1943 – 2024 George Jonathan Balogas, 80, was born on July 21, 1943, to the late George and Shirley Balogas. He entered eternal rest on March 15, 2024.Beloved husband of Lynne (nee Young) for nearly 55 years; loving father of Jill (John) Grillo and Kristen (Lawrence) Daher; cherished grandfather of Joy and Justin Daher and special grandfather to his grandpup …
1926 – 2024 Scott, Steven M. “Scotty”, 98, of Plantation, formally of Citrus Springs, passed away September 14, 2013. Scotty was a proud veteran of the US Navy serving the Pacific Theater of WWII, USS Yorktown, and following his honorable discharge; he had a career in sales, retiring from Florida Bearing Co. in 1982. He was also an active member …
1937 – 2023 Myron “Mike” Clark Lamb, a beloved father, stepfather, brother, uncle, and devoted friend, died at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Virginia Beach on October 17, 2023, at the age of 86. Mike was born in Sacramento, California, on January 31, 1937 to Francis Arthur Lamb and Dorothy Caroline Thompson. He joined the United States Navy at …
1933 – 2024 Earnest Heyward McCullum, 90 of Madison, passed away peacefully at his home on April 29, 2024. Mr. McCullum was born May 20, 1933 in Machen, GA to Heyward and Herma McCullum. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1956 in the Korean conflict. Afterwards, he obtained an associate’s degree before beginning a career in welding. He worked …
1930 – 2024 John “Jack” Diel, 94, of Enfield passed away at Baystate Medical Center on May 15, 2024. Born on March 21, 1930 in Teaneck, New Jersey, he was the son of the late John and Florence (Earle) Diel. Jack grew up in Bogota and graduated from Bogota High School in 1949. He had resided in Enfield since 1959.Jack …
1939 – 2024 Paul R. Flanagin, 85, of Jackson passed away peacefully with his daughter and granddaughters at his side on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Newbridge Retirement Community.He was born February 20, 1939, in Jackson to Verba and Charles Flanagin. He married the love of his life, Hulda Marie (Kimbel) Flanagin on December 27, 1958. They had been married …
1947 – 2024 Randall J. Sachtjen, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2024. Randy was born in Madison, Wisconsin. He joined the Navy right out of high school in 1965 and sailed around the world on the USS Yorktown. Randy met the love of his life, Jann, while in the service and they went on to spend the …
1935 – 2024 Ronald David Roberts, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the BeeHive Assisted Living Facility in Hamilton, MT. He was born in Hamilton to Fred and Pats Roberts. Growing up on 5th Street with his older brother, Fred and younger sister, Joan, Ron worked the soda fountain at his parents Bookstore on Main Street. After graduating …
1938 – 2024 Our beloved Richard “Rich” Dean Hacking passed away peacefully on Friday evening, April 12th, in Mesa Arizona surrounded by his family.Rich was born September 11, 1938, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Edna Belle Harris and Leonard Elliott Hacking. As the only boy and middle child between two sisters – Helen Howell and Marilyn Smith – he received lots …
1938 – 2024 Paul Edward Wood, 85, passed away at Cornerstone Hospice House on April 29, 2024. He had resided in The Village of LaZamora since 2000. A Memorial Celebration will be held at Baldwin Funeral Home, 1008 Bichara Blvd., The Villages, FL, on May 10 from 2-4 pm.Paul was born in Bunker, MO, on December 12, 1938 to Paul …
1942 – 2023 Warren R. Hallum, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 13, 2023, at MorningStar Senior Living Center after a short battle with brain cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Warren was born September 29, 1942, in Minnesota to Warren and Elizabeth “Beth” Hallum. In 1962, he joined the Navy. He served on the USS Yorktown, …
1927 – 2024 Anthony James “Tony” Pinion, 97, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family, Friday evening, May 3, 2024, at his home. Tony was born Jan. 11, 1927, in Warren, a son of John and Catherine Spatafore Pinion. He attended Warren G. Harding High School before being drafted into the United States Navy. During his time of service, …
1930 – 2024 urwood Elbridge Lashbrook passed away on May 9, 2024, at the age of 93. He was born in Algona, Iowa, on July 30, 1930. He was the son of Jess Edwin and Kathryn Nellie Lashbrook. He grew up in Algona and graduated from Algona High School in 1948. He then attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar …
1937 – 2024 Richard Leroy Anderson age 86 of Kittery Point Maine, passed away peacefully at home February 12, 2024. Richard was born December 29, 1937 in Springfield, Oregon to Grace and Tony Uchytil of Walton’s Mountain, OR. Richard was raised in Cottage Grove, Oregon where he graduated High School. Richard and his brother Jack joined the US Navy together …
1935 – 2024 Richard Earl Fellers, 88, of Newberry, SC, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital. Born August 23, 1935, he was a son of the late John and Ida Welch Fellers, and widower of Rachel Lucinda Lyons Fellers.Richard was a proud Navy veteran and served on the USS Yorktown. He enjoyed working and …
1944 – 2023 Stephen Francis Butsko, aged 79, of Lead, South Dakota passed away together with his life partner Wendy Hartman in their home on December 9, 2023. Steve was born in Columbus OH on August 20, 1944 to parents Frank Butsko and Helen Butsko (Jacobs). Steve joined the Navy where he served in Vietnam aboard the aircraft carrier USS …
Manuel “Manny” Calvillo, a lifelong resident of El Paso, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. Manny retired from the City of El Paso and served as the Superintendent of Senior Citizen Centers. Manny was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and served aboard the USS Yorktown during Vietnam from 1964-1967. He was a …
1926 – 2024 Marvin Jerome Johnson, 98, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Sheridan VA Medical Center.Champion Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements. Online condolences may be written at www.championfh.com.
1937 – 2024 Hartford “Ron” “Spiffy” Strickland, Jr., passed peacefully on April 3, 2024, at the age of 86 following a brief illness. Ron was born on September 2, 1937, to Hartford and Bessie Strickland in Nash County, North Carolina. A sharecropper’s son and the eldest of eight, he graduated from Rock Ridge High School in Wilson in 1955. Voted …
1924 – 2023 Kenneth W. Hansen, 99, of Ft. Myers, passed away on August 28, 2023, at home in Ft. Myers. Memorial Service will be held at 10 am, Tuesday, Sept. 5, St. Michael Lutheran Church and will be available Livestream, www.smlcftmyers.com. Service can be viewed live or at your convenience later. Ken was born in St. Paul, MN to …
1927 – 2023 Dean K. Veltman, age 95, died April 27, 2023, at his home in Penney Farms, Fla. Dean, son of Dr. John F. and Esther Veltman, was born in Winterset, Iowa, on Nov. 13, 1927. He attended Winterset schools, then graduated from Hope College and Western Theological Seminary, both in Holland, Mich. He was ordained a minister in …
1940 – 2023 David F Gallop Sr., 83, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born January 5, 1940, in Manhattan, NY, to the late David & Evelyn Gallop, he was born and raised in NYC until he enlisted in the US Navy in 1957. After his time in the Navy, he returned to NYC, …
1938 – 2024 Paul Edmon Bowers lived a beautiful life. He was born December 31, 1938, in Olney, Ill., to Max and Dorothy Bowers. He passed away on the morning of March 25, 2024. He was a hard-working man. Everything he did was out of dedication to his family. He was a Navy veteran and served on the USS Yorktown, …
1925 – 2024 Vernon Doyle Stanard, 99, of Bridgman, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Peaceful Manor in Livonia, Michigan. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106, with Reverend Derek Cromwell officiating. Friends may meet with …
1931 – 2024 Donald Mathews passed peacefully at age 93 with family by his side. He will be profoundly missed.Don graduated from UC Berkeley in 1953 and was commissioned into the US Navy. That same year he married musician Lou Young from Hollister, CA. Married 65 years, they raised 3 daughters, Robin, Carol, and Jennifer.A career Naval Aviator, Don flew …
1933 – 2024 Mr. George Norman Brown, 91, of Linden, passed away on Friday March 15, 2024 peacefully at his home. He was born in Clifton, Tn. to the late George Washington Brown and Ethel Culp Brown.After graduating high school, from BGA in Franklin, Tn. he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was stationed in San Diego, CA on the …
1940 – 2024 Gaylord Cleveland Wren, 83, of Port Orchard, WA was born August 24, 1940 in Port Orchard, and passed away in Gig Harbor, WA on February 19, 2024. Gaylord served in the United States Navy and spent time on the USS Yorktown. He belonged to the Local Laborer’s Union #252, enjoyed traveling and reading the Bible morning and …
1924 – 2024 Commander Lawrence Earnest Scheer USN (Retired after 25 years) was born on February 8th, 1924, on a farm near Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and went to be with his Lord on February 20th, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Geraldine Scheer, his wife of 64 years, Helen Erlene Hoppes Scheer, his wife of …
1931 – 2024 Philip Hoke Gresham, 92, of Demorest, formerly of Duluth, died on March 1, 2024. Born Aug. 20, 1931, he was a stoic man—a U.S. Navy veteran, business owner, and an independent thinker. He grew up working a dusty farm share near Winder, the second oldest of nine children and the eldest son. In his early years of …
1926 – 2024 Robert J. Jensen passed away on February 24,2024 at the age of 98. He was born in Minneapolis and went to West High School. In 1943 he joined the Navy in May 1943 and served on the USS Yorktown as a Fireman in V-6 Division from September of that year until the end of World War II. …
1943 – 2023 Phillip Elsner passed away September 5, 2023. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Phil served on the USS Yorktown with VS-23 during the Vietnam War as a Photographers Mate 3rd class. Phil once told us that as a kid he had a dream that he was in the Navy. He thought it may have come from watching the show, …
1945 – 2024 Richard Edward Demas, of St Johnsbury, Vt., passed away on Monday Jan. 15, 2024. Ric was born July 1, 1945, the eldest of five to Merrill Demas and Hazel (Pittsley) Demas of South Barre, Vermont. Ric grew up in South Barre and graduated Spaulding High in 1964. Following graduation, Ric enlisted in the Navy, and after training …
1941 – 2024 Gary Lynn Saddler was born on June 17, 1941, in Colby, KS, the son of Guy and Berta Saddler. He died Monday, January 29, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.Gary grew up on his parent’s farm near Gem, KS, and went to grade school, jr. and sr. high school in Gem, KS. Upon his high …
1948 – 2024 Gilbert “Gil” Leon Berry passed at age 75 at his home in Lyndonville, Vt. His family was by his side. Gil was born in Barton, Vt. on July 25, 1948 to the late George and Naomi (Gilman) Berry Sr. He was raised on the family farm in Sheffield, Vt. and married Frances Catanzarita on July 31, 1999. …
1943 – 2024 Michael Gale Tarnawski, aged eighty, died the afternoon of January 27, 2024, of natural causes as family members comforted him while at Morton Plan North Bay Hospital in New Port Richey, Florida at the time of his passing.Born November 11, 1943, to Mildred Beccue and Michael Tarnawski in Moose Lake, Minnesota, Mickey’s favorite activities were hunting and …