U.S. Air Force Obituaries

Michael Devries "Mike" Dunbar, 84, of Waverly, died on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at his residence in Waverly. Mike was born on Sept. 16, 1941, in Forest City, the son of James and Opal Arlene (DeVries) Dunbar. He attended the Forest City school system, graduating in 1960 from Forest City High...

Sylvester R. Falkowski Sylvester R. Falkowski, 92, beloved and devoted husband of the late Delores (Fosa) Falkowski, peacefully entered eternal life, in the comfort of his home, Saturday, March 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Sylvester was born in Ambridge, PA, October 24, 1933, a son...

Paul W. Kling Loudon, NH - Paul W. Kling, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026. Born in the Philadelphia area, Paul proudly served in the United States Air Force and later moved to New Hampshire and settled in Loudon, where he embraced the outdoor lifestyle he loved and built a...

Cecil Bellows Royal Palm Beach, FL - Cecil George Bellows, Jr., 77, of Royal Palm Beach, FL, passed away on March 4th, 2026, at his home. Born on December 11th, 1948, in Greenfield, Massachusetts, Cecil, Jr. was the son of Cecil and Jessie Bellows. He grew up in Charlemont, Massachusetts with his...

JoAnn "Susie" Lanter of Inverness, Florida passed away February 15, 2026. Susie was born November 7, 1937 in Belleville, Illinois to her parents, the late Edward Lanter and Cleopha Diekroetger Lanter. She was the youngest of their six children. Susie graduated from Notre Dame Academy in...

Kenneth Wayne Fessler Godfrey - Kenneth Wayne Fessler, 77, died at 10:24 a.m., Thursday, March 5, 2026 at his residence after a period of declining health. He was born in Alton, Illinois on February 8, 1948, and was one of five children born to the late William Leverne and Evelyn Maxine (Voumard)...

Joe grew up in the Chicago area. In 1971, he joined the United States Air Force and was stationed in Fuchu, Japan. During his time there, he fell in love with the culture and the mountains of Japan. In 1973, Joe met Michiko, and the two married in 1974, beginning a lifelong partnership built on...

On February 11, 2026 Bernard Anthony Stepnowski, 76, of Northford, CT passed away peacefully at Connecticut Hospice. As a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran Bernie was dedicated to serving his country first in the military and then through his tireless work in the fields of aerospace and technology. He...

Joseph T. Kammerer, former Deputy Assistant Secretary, United States Air Force, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026 at Inova Hospital, Fairfax, Virginia after suffering complications from a fall. Joe was born in Washington, D.C., the son of Edward F. Kammerer and Ellen Virginia Giordano....

Raymond J. Boucher, 89, of South Portland, Maine, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at The Grande at South Portland, following several years of graceful decline due to Dementia caused by Alzheimer's Disease. He maintained his gentle personality and immense sense...

Van David Privitt, 80, of Little Rock passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026 in Hospice Home Care only 44 days after losing his wife Mana after 58.5 years of marriage. He bravely fought a five-month battle with lung cancer with tremendous courage and strength. Van was born in Nashville, AR...

Robert F. Boettger Robert F. Boettger, 94, of the Lewistown Valley, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, in the comfort of his daughter's home. He was loving husband of Jaqueline (Dunn) Boettger, who passed in 2005. Born in Tamaqua, Bob was the son of the late Albert and Anna (Schmauch)...

Michael D. Meilach, 93, passed away peacefully on March 1 at Truewood by Merrill in Port Charlotte FL. He was born Charles Robert Meilach in New York City on May 12, 1932, to parents Samuel and Hannah (Weiner) Meilach as an only child. After honorable service in the US Air Force at Scott Air...

Orville Ewing was born August 7, 1941 to Della and “Buck” Harvey Ewing in Yakima Washington. He was the fourth of six children. He was painfully shy but was never one to back down from a fight. That attitude earned him the nickname “Buster”. He graduated from Pt. Townsend High School in 1960....

Donald Gene Crane passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026. The family is being cared for by Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory.

Edward M. Woodward, Jr., of Columbia, SC, entered into eternal rest on March 8, 2026, peacefully at home at the age of 77. He was born on February 19, 1949, in Columbia to the late Edward Mobley Woodward, Sr. and Honoria Maybin Woodward. Ed is survived by his adoring wife of 47 years, Marcia...

Paul Thomas Fox, 89, of Raeford, NC, passed away peacefully March 3, 2026, surrounded by his family.  He was born November 27, 1936, to Jason and Irene Hobbs Fox in Statesville, NC. He was predeceased in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Elisabeth J. Fox, his siblings David A. Fox...

Billie Elizabeth (Beth) Aiken Dade July 26, 1933 to March 4, 2026 (age 92) Beth peacefully left her earthly body to be with the Lord, her husband Larry, son Michael and daughter Donna on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Beth was the eighth child born to Cordelia and Charles Aiken in Whitesboro Texas on...

Jackie “Jack” Wallace Wilson, age 79, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026. He was born on March 4, 1946, to parents, Wallace J. Wilson and Wounetta V. Wilson, in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Jack was a known artist with artwork and cartoons spread throughout NWA over the...

James (Jim) Bernard King passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026. The family is being cared for by Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home.

Stanley Edgar Patton, 91, of Winfield, KS, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, with his daughters by his side. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, March 13, 2026, at Central Baptist Church in Winfield. Graveside services with military honors will follow at the Kansas Veterans...

Donald A. Hager, 79, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026. He was born May 11, 1946 to Anthony and Josephine (Soptick) Hager. Donald grew up in St. Joseph, where he was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School and attended St. Joseph Junior College. Donald served his...

Joseph Nenichka passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026. The family is being cared for by Boakes Funeral Home, Inc. - Mays Landing.

Karen Johnston Stewart: August 13, 1936 to March 5, 2026 Karen was born in Provo, Utah to Frances Miles and Ardis Muhlestein Johnston. She married Lewis William Stewart (Bill) on June 11, 1955, in the St. George Temple. She lived in several states growing up attending twelve schools in her...

Edward J. Polaski passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The family is being cared for by Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd..

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Lucille “Lucy” Marie Radovich, age 87. She died on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. She was born on July 10, 1938 to Reuben and Margaret (McCabe) Connors in Hibbing, MN. Lucy...

George Blaettner Hudson, age 91 of Arbela, MO, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Veterans Home in Mexico, MO. He was born in Wyaconda, MO on July 10, 1934, the son of Freal and Henritta Katherine Blaettner Hudson. He was united in marriage to Evangelina Garcia on February 16, 1957 in...

Howard William Fitzpatrick, "Howie", of Fort Mill. SC, formerly of Farmington and Madison, CT, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 1, 2026, peacefully at home. He was born on July 23, 1943 in Boston, MA, son of the late Howard and Helen Fitzpatrick.  Raised in Milton, MA,...

Stanley Lee Schmidt, age 91 passed away in Ione, CA on February 24, 2026. Stan was born April 22, 1934 in Lodi, CA to the late Frank Schmidt and Edna Mayer. He is survived by his son, Michael Schmidt of Ione, and step-son David (Regina) Schmidt of Jackson; He is preceded in death by his long time...

John Contarino, 79, of Endicott Drive, Warwick, RI, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of 32 years to Joyce M. (Albanese) Contarino. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Angelo and Virginia...

Carl (“Buster”) William Wabbersen Jr., of Sparr, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026 after a short illness. The oldest of 7 siblings, he was born in Tampa, Florida on October 7, 1939. He was 86 years old. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Judy (Gibson)...

James R. Bruchert, 86, of West Lafayette, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born November 26, 1939, in Chicago, IL, to the late James and Esther (Nelson) Bruchert. James served and was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force from...

Thomas (Tom) Frank Souza (born November 30, 1942) was received into the loving arms of God on March 6, 2026. Tom was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to Frank and Gladys (nee McElroy) Souza while his father was stationed at a United States Army German P.O.W. camp. The family remained in...

Robert O'Keefe passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The family is being cared for by Birmingham Funeral Home - Old Town.

Daniel Miller, 85, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, NY. Daniel was born on May 31, 1940, in Goshen, NY, to John and Elizabeth (Wetmore) Miller. He was a lifelong resident. Daniel served in the US Air Force from 1958-1962. He retired from O&R...

Lewis T. Patterson, MD, 96, passed away peacefully at his home on March 6, with his loving family by his side. Born in Halifax, Pennsylvania, on October 15, 1929, he was the son of the late L. Don and Florence (nee Brymesser) Patterson. Raised in Carlisle, he graduated from Carlisle High School...

Hillarie J. Smith passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The family is being cared for by Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home.

Lloyd Gene Cooper, 93, of Newcomerstown, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at his home. Gene was born July 24, 1932, in Muskogee, OK to the late Reverend Lloyd James and Dottie Grace (Woodman) Cooper. Gene was a United States Air Force Veteran, serving 30 years from 1952 to 1982 during both...

Gregory T. Nichols passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The family is being cared for by LeRoy P. Wooster Funeral Home & Crematory.

Dad, Opa, Uncle Bill, and Dr. Carrell, Bill was born in Tucson on April 2, 1935, son of Dr. William Dayton Carrell, Sr, and Lela Townsend Carrell. He passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, at the age of 90, preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Juanita, Helen, and Nancy Lee, and by his...

John S. Dziengel, age 74 of Melrose, passed away peacefully while doing his favorite hobby, ice fishing, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. While ice fishing, he was overcome by carbon monoxide coming from his buddy heater. NCOAA.US (National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association). A Memorial Service...

Don Michael "Mike" Cottrell passed away on February 25th, 2026, at his home in Dahlonega following an extended illness. He was born on January 3rd, 1953, in Vohburg, Germany to Don and Connie Cottrell, the oldest of five children. Mike lived a life defined by vision, determination, and...

Ralph Laverne Darr, 93, passed away at Azria Health Winterset on Monday, March 2, 2026. Laverne was born June 4, 1932, to Ralph and Albena Darr of Polk City, Iowa, and graduated from Ankeny High School in 1950. During 1952-1956, Laverne served his country as an Air Force mechanic on the historic...

Roy Eugene “Gene” Hatfield, 95, died March 5, 2026, at home in the company of his wife and daughter. Roy was born August 6, 1930, in Springfield, Mo. to the late James Roy and Letty Sublett Hatfield. He grew up in Denning, Ark., with extended family in a house overlooking the Arkansas...

Thomas Edward Lowary, age 71, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Tom was born and raised in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, where he met his wife, Cindi. After his discharge from the Air Force, Tom and Cindi moved to Michigan. Tom enjoyed...

Robert H. (Bob) Moore, 76, died March 1, 2026 at UMC, Lubbock, Texas. He was born August 19, 1949 to Douglas and Velva Lee Moore in Lubbock, Texas. He graduated from Abernathy High School in 1967. After graduation he moved to Dallas to attend Dallas Institute of Funeral Science and worked part...

Dr. Clement "Clem" Jasiek Born: August 18, 1931 in La Salle, IL. Died: March 3, 2026 in La Salle, IL. Dr. Clement Richard (CR) Jasiek, beloved brother, uncle, educator, and respected oral surgeon, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, at the age of 94 at the LaSalle Veterans' Home, where he...

Funeral services for Jerry Paul will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in the chapel of Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie with Bro. Phillip Boone officiating. Burial will follow in the Bayou Rouge Baptist Cemetery in Evergreen. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson-...

John Graston Adams, 77, of Derry, NH, passed away Saturday March 7, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 28, 1948, in Haverhill, MA, a son of the late Allen and Ina (Bergeron) Adams. John proudly served his country in the US Air Force during Vietnam war. A...

Judith “Judy” Ann Hart, 86, of Searcy, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at her home. She was born on March 25, 1939, in Attleboro, Massachusetts, to the late George H. White and Margaret Knowles (Shattuck) White. Judy proudly served her country as a veteran of the United States Air Force,...