U.S. Army Veteran Obituaries

Richard Leo Winke Dec 14, 1931 - Jan 29, 2026 Catawba Island Richard Leo Winke, 94, of Catawba Island, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, January 29, 2026. Richard was born December 14, 1931, in Port Clinton, to Stephen Joseph Winke and Mary Theresa (Hermes) Winke. He spent his life rooted...

Dale Lee Cunningham passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The family is being cared for by Greene-Robertson Funeral Home.

Longtime West Newton resident Ernest “Paul” Hardway died February 7, 2026 at Celebration Villa in Baldwin. Paul was born September 30, 1933 in Fairmont, WV to the late Criss and Flossie (Van Buren) Hardway. After graduating from East Fairmont High School, he moved to Pennsylvania and started an...

WILLIMANTIC Melvin Jones Sr. was born on October 18, 1933, in Amherst, New York. He passed away at home on January 29, 2026, at the age of 92. Mel joined the Army in 1952 and was stationed in Germany until 1954. Mel leaves behind his wife, Patricia of 33 years of marriage, and his eight children...

Paul Sienknecht Paul Sienknecht, 95, passed away on February 2, 2026. Born on Sept. 25, 1930, in Lincoln, Nebraska, one of five children to Ferdinand and Dora (Callsen) Sienknecht. After primary school, Paul earned his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nebraska. Upon graduation,...

Edgar J. Gonyea, Jr. WOONSOCKET - With sad hearts, we announce our Eddie Edgar J. Gonyea, Jr., 74 of Woonsocket, suddenly passed after a brief illness at Landmark Medical Center on February 3, 2026. He was the oldest of seven siblings born to the late Edgar J. Gonyea, Sr. and the late Blanche...

Reverend Robert Gale Kocher The Reverend Robert Gale Kocher, age 98, of Fremont, Neb., died January 31, 2026. Born in Omaha, Neb., June 17, 1927, he is lovingly remembered by his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched throughout his life. During high school, Robert worked at a...

Harley "Clair" Atwood Harley "Clair" Atwood, age 87, passed away on February 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, hard work, humor, and devotion to family. He was born on June 24, 1938, in Sioux City, Iowa, to his late parents, Harley and Dorothy Atwood. Clair carried his Riverside roots...

Andrew H. Bronstad February 11, 1941 - February 6, 2026 Andrew H. Bronstad, 84, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Meadowbrook at Chetek. Andrew was born February 11, 1941 in Rice Lake, the son of Ingval and Julia (Anderson) Bronstad. He was confirmed in the Chetek Lutheran...

Donald Dean Long Donald Dean Long, 85, of Blue Ridge, Va., passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026. He was born on September 29, 1940, son of the late Annie Alda Chambers. Donald was also preceded in death by his son, Keith Long; grandson, Kaden Long; son-in-law, Kenneth Palmer; sisters, Nellie,...

Evangelist Helen Marie Poole departed this life to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 29, 2026, in Fredericksburg, VA after her courageous battle with cancer. Helen was born on September 4, 1951, in King George, VA. She was a graduate of Ralph Bunche High School and there after went on to...

Donald Prestholt passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The family is being cared for by Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.

James Lee June 1, 1931 - February 1, 2026 Loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, James E. Lee passed away on February 1, 2026, after a short illness. Jim was born June 1, 1931, to Eanes and Dorothy Rose Lee. He lived in Decatur, and attended his freshman and sophomore years at St. Teresa...

We are saddened to announce the passing of Elvia Shope, 64. She gained her wings to join her savior, Jesus Christ on 02/03/2026. Elvia was born on 06/28/1961 in San Benito, TX to Manuel Salazar and Margarita Garza-Huerta. She was well known in her neighborhood for her rambunctious energy and...

Maggie Lee Vaughn, 82, of Genoa, WV passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Jordan Center, Louisa, KY. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV with Pastor Mack Ray Cyrus officiating. Burial will follow at the Snow...

JOHN DAVID CHAPMAN, age 84, of Fraziers Bottom, WV, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026 surrounded by family. Born September 24, 1941 to Garrett Hobert Chapman and Elsie Ellen Perry Chapman. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and a lifelong member of the Freemasons. He lived...

James "Jim" Cima passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, leadership, and devotion to family that spanned generations and continents. Originally from Jeannette in Western Pennsylvania, Jim set his sights early on attending the United States Military Academy at...

Charles David Mayger, 75, of Latrobe, passed away Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at his home. Born March 20, 1950, in Forest Park, GA, he was the son of the late George F. Mayger and Sue (Nash) Mayger. Dave grew up in a military family and spent his early years living in Georgia, Germany, and Hermosa...

Funeral Services Celebrating the Life of Billy Joe McNair will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at Holly Baptist Church, with Bro. Larry Marshall and Bro. John Haines officiating. Visitation will be from noon until service time at the church. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Holly...

Roy Allyn Davis, 84, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Ridgewood Care Center, Mt. Pleasant, Wisconsin after a long illness. Roy was born in Racine, Wisconsin, on July 19, 1941, the youngest of six children of the late John Ernest and Grace Edna (Dodd) Davis. He grew up in the Racine area...

Ray passed away peacefully January 16 with his daughter Karen and son-in-law Gary Rathburn at his bedside. He packed a lot of life into his 94 years and stated once that he had "done everything a man could hope to do." Ray loved life and the Eastern Sierras. He made his home in Lone Pine,...

Archie Eugene Jensen Born: August 6, 1933 in Boone, IA Died: February 9, 2026 in Franklin Grove, IL Rochelle, IL - Archie Eugene Jensen, 92, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at Franklin Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation in Franklin Grove, Illinois. Archie was born on August 6, 1933, the son of...

James "Jim" C. Galvan Born: May 21, 1938 in Ottawa, IL. Died: January 26, 2026 in La Salle, IL. James (Jim) C. Galvan, 87, beloved father, husband, brother and uncle passed away on January 26, 2026. He was born in Ottawa, IL to the late Cruz and Rose (Lopez) Galvan. Everyone who knew Jim knew him...

Keith Carl Nelson, 68, of Longview, Washington, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, at the Portland VA Hospital after a three-year battle with ALS. He was surrounded by his loving wife, JoAnn, and daughter, Amanda. Keith was born on February 4, 1957, in Yakima, Washington, to Carl Nelson...

Donald Dean "Don" English Donald Dean "Don" English, 76, of Cairo, Neb., passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026. Service and a celebration of Don's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 12th, at First Baptist Church of Cairo, 107 E. Nile St. There is a visitation from 9:30 until the...

Eugene M. Kenitzer, child of God, loving and providing father and son of Edward Kenitzer and Emma (Blum) Kenitzer was born on April 5, 1931, in Beaver Dam, Wisc. He was baptized and confirmed at First Ev. Lutheran Church. He attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from Beaver Dam High...

Richard J. O'Connor Richard O'Connor, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving sons on February 2, 2026, in Joliet, Illinois. Born on January 5, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Richard and Anna (Olznoi) O'Connor,...

On January 30, 2026, SMG (Ret.) Paul Morley Brewster passed away in Kennewick, Wash. He was born in Blossburg on December 16, 1948, to the Late Howard and Ruby (Hill) Brewster. Paul's greatest joy, besides his family and friend, was serving his Country in The United States Army for 42 years, 6...

Philip John Gutkoski Aug 22, 1939 - Jan 25, 2026 Sandusky Philip John Gutkoski, 86, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Sandusky. He was born at home, in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania, August 22, 1939, the firstborn child of Philip and Jean (Szmurkowski) Gutkoski. When he was a young boy, his...

Jack W. Gillette, 78, of Ashland, went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at UK Kings Daughters Medical Center. Born on August 21, 1947, in Huntington, WV, Jack was the cherished son of the late Jack and Jewell Perry Gillette. A man of profound faith and boundless love,...

Paul Rasmason Born: January 31, 1943 Died: February 5, 2026 Paul Rasmason, born on January 31, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on February 5, 2026, in Romeoville, Illinois. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Kathy Rasmason, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage filled with...

Roger William Schooley, 90 of Celebration, Florida, passed away on January 13, 2026. He was born in Elkhart, Indiana on December 18, 1935. When Roger was about 10, his father moved the family to a small farm where they raised dairy cows. Roger was active in the local 4H and showed dairy cows at...

Herbert W. Burnham, 99, of North Windham, CT, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, Herb was born on June 11, 1926, and lived a long and fulfilling life. He grew up on Burnham Hill at his family’s farm, where he learned firsthand how to “live off the land.” He cared deeply...

Harold Fred McShane PAWTUCKET - Harold Fred McShane, 92, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. He was the loving husband of the late Rev. Joan (Lyon) McShane for nearly fifty-two years. Born in Coventry, he was a son of the late Arthur and Florence (Dowding) McShane. Harold grew up in...

Holman, Jon David Jon David Holman, 82, of Oregonia, OH, died February 6, 2026 at Artis Memory Care of Mason. He was born on February 11, 1943 in Middletown, OH to Joe and Susan (Moore) Holman. David worked as an equipment operator at A-K Steel retiring in 1998 after 38 years of service. He was a...

Kathy Saunders March 7, 1953 - February 4, 2026 Madison - Kathy Ann (Brennum) Saunders of Madison, WI passed away on February 4, 2026. After a long, hard-fought battle with many health issues, she passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, leaving a large void in all of our hearts. Kathy...

Clarence Arthur Dixon October 30, 1942 - February 4, 2026 Clarence "Art" Dixon, 83, of Sweet Home, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in Lebanon. He was born on October 30, 1942, in Portland, Oregon to Walter O. and Clara E. (Shimmin) Dixon. He moved to Sweet Home in 1949 when his parents...

Darlington, WI - Roger Lee Gorgas, born February 14, 1938, at Tomahawk Hospital, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026. A lifelong resident of Wisconsin, Roger grew up in Walworth and attended North Walworth Country School, Walworth High School, and Darien High School. Following his...

Mrs. Imogene Mauney Hardon, a truly wonderful Southern lady and a pillar of her community, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at her home in the Dry Creek community at the age of 102. Funeral services honoring the life of Mrs. Hardon will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday,...

Muse Jr., Elliott Elliott Muse Jr., 88, passed away 02, 02, 2026, in Chicago, IL. Born on August 19, 1937. A devoted family man, known for his remarkable contributions as a policeman, lawyer, and Illinois Circuit Court Judge, 1994 to 2006. Education Sexton School, Englewood HS, army 3 years...

Sally Howell Gundy of Corinth, Vermont died on January 20, 2026, at the age of 88. She was born Sally Jo Ann Howell to Chauncey D. Howell, Sr., and Kathryn Shirer Howell in Easton, Pennsylvania on July 8, 1937. Sally studied dance from a young age and performed in theater productions at Lafayette...

Clifford O. Persons, 89 Clifford O. Persons, 89, born March 18, 1936, passed away Jan. 19, 2026, into the infinite deep powder side with comfort of a well-lived outdoor life and his faith in Jesus Christ. He was surrounded by family & compassionately cared for in his final days by the...

Diane Janet Strand (Quirin) passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025. The family is being cared for by Anderson Funeral Home - DeKalb.

Kevin W. O'Connell was born June 30, 1949 to James and Florence O'Connell in New Haven, Connecticut. Kevin attended St Bernadette for grade school and graduated from Wilbur Cross High School. Kevin received a degree in Civil Engineering from Wooster Polytech, graduating as a Lt in the army. He...

89, died on February 3, 2026, after several days in the hospital. He was born February 23, 1936, to the late Milford D. and Effie Mae (Hill) Harrison. John spent his early childhood in Jackson County, before moving with his family to the Sissonville area. John graduated from Sissonville High...

Gudrun Charlotte Rosenkranz Sturek, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the age of 83. She was born on April 5, 1942, in Heringsdorf, Germany, where her remarkable life story first began. Gudrun is survived by her...

James Richard Walker, 72, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on February 3, 2026, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. James was born on April 8, 1953, in Brownwood, Texas, to James Hubert Walker and Virginia Ruth (Manley) Walker. He later made Odessa his home, where he built a life centered on...

Arland (Al) Sidney Harris passed away on December 11, 2025 at the Juneau Pioneer Home. He lived a remarkable life and inspired all who knew him with his curiosity, intelligence, interests, and resourcefulness. Al was born on July 28, 1928 to Lionel and Nina Harris in Pomona, California. He spent...

Richard Frederick Glesenkamp ("Dick") passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The family is being cared for by Robinson Funeral Home.

George M. Koski 1947 - 2026 George M. Koski, 78, rural Grand Rapids, died Thursday, February 5, 2026, in Duluth. Born February 24, 1947, in Duluth, he was the son of Earnest W. and Lorraine (Halladay) Koski. A lifelong resident of Itasca County, George was a 1966 graduate of Greenway High School...