U.S. Army Veteran Obituaries

Ralph Papke Born: October 8, 1928 in Gary, IN Died: February 27, 2026 in Rochelle, IL Ralph Walter Papke, 97, passed away February 27, 2026, in Rochelle, Illinois. He was born October 8, 1928, in Gary, Indiana, the son of Frank Albert and R. Elenora (Carlson) Papke. Ralph proudly served his...

James Hudson Bralley 10/30/1949 - 02/22/2026 James Hudson "Jim" Bralley was born on October 30, 1949, in College Station, Texas, to Billie Jo and James Bralley. He was raised in Midland, Texas, where his father worked in the oil business. Jim and his younger sister, Tish, were brought up by...

William Buescher III AIKEN — William August Buescher Ill passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Bill was born on June 7, 1938 to the late William A. Buescher, Jr. and Florence McCormick Buescher. Bill spent his formative years in Lake Forest, Illinois. He graduated from Loyola...

Baranishyn, Peter CREWE, Va. - Peter J. Baranishyn, 81, of Crewe, Va., passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026. Pete was a devoted husband, stepfather, and step-grandfather, who lived life with passion and insatiable curiosity. The eldest son of John and Kate Baranishyn, he was born in...

Longtime Bellingham resident Timothy Earle died lovingly surrounded by his children and grandson. Born in San Francisco to a large Irish Catholic family, he went on to serve in the Army in Germany, specializing in Morse code, and to earn a PhD in Psychology from the University of Oregon, before...

Jay Compton Allred was born on June 21,1929 to Rich and Vivian Allred in Paris, Idaho. He passed away on February 24, 2026, at the Bear lake memorial hospital. Jay attended and graduated from Fielding high School in Paris Idaho in 1948. He attended a Christmas dance in 1950, where he met Lorraine...

Robert Lynn Fulmerhouser, 82, passed away on January 15, 2026, in Reed City, Michigan. Born on December 1, 1943, Robert, affectionately known as Bob, lived a life marked by service, hard work, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of life. A proud member of the Reed City High School Class...

Jimmy Lipscomb Jimmy Lipscomb, age 74, of Shorewood, IL, formerly of Kankakee, IL, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL. He was born on November 24, 1951, in Gainesville, GA, to Willie Mae (Jackson) and Demory Lipscomb, Sr. Jimmy graduated from...

John Dempsey Warburton, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Cheyenne on March 1, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born to George and Edith Warburton in Hanna, Wyoming on August 23, 1934. He graduated from Lander Valley High school in...

Robert F. Hemming, “Lug Nut”… Bob passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, at the age of 76. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, brother, and friend, Bob lived a life defined by service, resilience, curiosity, and deep love for his family, his friends, and his...

Paul Edward Shelton, 75, was born on February 10, 1951, in Carbondale, Illinois, to Charles Shelton and Bertha Ferrel. He passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026. Paul is united in heaven with his only son, Jesse Shelton, as well as his father, Charles, and his mother, Bertha. He is...

George Arthur Perry, age 80, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully at his home on March 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. George was born on January 3, 1946, in Mt. Morris, the son of Francis and Florence (Palm) Perry. In February of 1963, he enlisted in the United States Army, proudly...

Joe Branch Kennon passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The family is being cared for by Wilson Funeral Home - Panama City.

John W. Sloan, 79, passed away February 28, 2026. He was born in Akron to the late Granville Osco and Verla (Black) Sloan and was a Garfield High School graduate. John was a proud veteran of the United States Army and worked for many years at O’Neil’s. In addition to his parents, he...

Helen Randall Pierce of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, at the age of 94. Helen was born on May 11, 1931, in Homer, New York, where she grew up alongside six brothers and one sister. She graduated from Homer High School, where she met her high school...

Our Savior Jesus Christ destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember through Thanksgiving what God has done through his servant, Roland. Roland John Mross was given life by his creator and was born on February 8, 1935, in Racine, Wisconsin, the...

Frederic George Musbach Frederic Musbach, 94 years of age, went to be with his Lord on February 26, 2026 in Albany, NY. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 30, 1931. Fred is survived by Delores, his wife of 71 years, two daughters, one son, 3 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Children...

James Robert Denney passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The family is being cared for by WILLIAMSON FUNERAL HOME.

Denis J. Moeller Denis J. Moeller, 83, of Woodstock passed away at home comfortably, peacefully, and surrounded by his loving family, on February 23rd, 2026. Affectionately known as "Denny" and "Grandpy," he was born in Chicago and grew up in Mount Prospect. He was an avid hunter and fisherman,...

Rudolph David “Rudy” Blomstrom, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown. He was the beloved husband of Deanne P. (Pfeiffer) Blomstrom, with whom he celebrated 67 years of marriage this past July. Born in Bethlehem on September 10,...

John Coyer Feb 24, 2026 Fort Wayne, Indiana - John Paul Coyer, 83, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on February 24, 2026. He was born on September 22, 1942, in Kentucky, son to the late Jennings and Emma (Stevens) Coyer. John was a Vietnam U. S. Army Veteran, having received a Purple Heart and...

Franklin Crisler, Jr. 1937-2026 Franklin Crisler, Jr., 88, of Rochester, New York, peacefully transitioned on February 26, 2026. He was born on June 18, 1937, in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, to the late Louvenia Pendleton and Frank Crisler, Sr. His life was marked by service, devotion, wisdom,...

Kay Anne Baker (Byers), age 80, passed away on March 1, 2026. She was born on January 28, 1946, in Lafayette, Indiana, at Home Hospital. Kay Anne grew up in Jackson and Randolph Townships, where she built lifelong values of hard work, family, and community. She attended Southwestern High School,...

Rodney (Rod) Kent Ward was born November 1, 1941, in Camp Hill, PA, and passed on February 19, 2026, at his home in Derby, KS. Rod graduated from Cumberland Valley High in 1959, where he excelled in athletics and was a championship wrestler, qualifying for a medal at the state level. In 2007, he...

Earl Howard McMullen passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The family is being cared for by Grace Memorial Funeral Home - Fayetteville.

John Michael Redd was born on November 18th, 1944, in Elk City, Oklahoma, to Alfred B. Redd and Ophelia Beatrice (Blackmon) Redd. He passed away peacefully in Oklahoma City on March 1st, 2026, at the age of 81, surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and his niece, Tisha Flick. Michael grew up...

David Pittenger passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026. The family is being cared for by Thomas L. King Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Martinez.

Thomas Aden Standard passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at the VA Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was 92 years old. A celebration of life will be held at Bookcliff Baptist Church in Grand Junction, on March 20th at 10:30am. Tom was a consummate storyteller, and he lived 92...

In Loving Memory of Staff Sergeant Timothy Holland The family of Staff Sergeant Timothy Holland would like to inform our esteemed community that he went home to our Lord and Savior on February 5, 2026. Timothy was born on April 29, 1962, in Buffalo, New York, to Marjorie Scott and Gene Holland....

Richard Charles Dietert Jr. passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026. The family is being cared for by The Palmetto Mortuary - Greenville Location.

Peter “Chris” Hudak, 81, of New Cumberland, PA, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. Born on May 17, 1944, in Spangler, PA to the late Peter and Adelaide Hudak. Chris lived a life rich with service and love.  Chris proudly served in the Army from September 13, 1963, to...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald E. Keegan, who left us peacefully on March 1, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on July 15, 1934, in New York. He proudly served in the Army, embodying the values of dedication and service that defined him. Donald is survived by his loving...

Charles (Gene) Eugene Musgrave passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The family is being cared for by Palmer Funeral Home.

Charles William Beohm, age 83, of Dellroy, Ohio, died Monday morning, March 2, 2026 in Aultman Hospital at Canton. He was born January 3, 1943 in Star City, West Virginia and was the son of the late Charles Hobert and Ann Blanch (Spinks) Beohm. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Arthur V. Klein, a decorated Vietnam War veteran, passed away on March 1, 2026. Loving father to Michael (Cheryl) and David (Karen) and devoted PopPop to Anna, Olivia, Paige, Jacob and Charlotte. Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside services on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10:30 AM...

Donald Ray Coberly, age 97 years, a resident of Elkins, WV, departed this life early Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026, at the West Virginia Hospice Center in Elkins, WV. He was born June 8, 1928, at Elkins, WV, a son of the late Wilson Sterling Coberly and Addie Dolly Taylor Coberly. He was married...

William Hall Poland Nov. 15, 1944 – Feb. 28, 2026 William “Bill” Hall Poland, Sr. 81, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28th, 2026, at home with his family. Born on November 15th, 1944, in Hopkinsville, KY to Hugh Reid Poland, Sr. and Mamie Stidham Poland,...

Ronald (Ron) E. Moore passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026.

Louis "Lou" F. DiPietro, 82, of Hatfield, Pennsylvania, formerly of Northeast and South Philadelphia, entered into rest peacefully at his residence on Monday, March 2, 2026. Lou was the beloved husband of Frances “Fran” M. Reichert, with whom he shared 22 wonderful years of marriage. Born in...

Roger W. Reagan passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The family is being cared for by Autry Funeral Home - Jacksonville.

Jesse Herman Joyce passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026. The family is being cared for by Forbis & Dick Funeral Service - North Elm Chapel.

John (Pat) Patrick Bohannon passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The family is being cared for by Robert A. Evans Jr Funeral Home.

William Sturm passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The family is being cared for by Davis-Garr Cremation and Funeral Services, Inc. - Erie.

Henry D. "Hank" Gerken, age 94 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance. He was born on December 21, 1931 to the late Frank and Catherine (Damman) Gerken in Fulton County, Ohio. Henry was a 1950 graduate of Napoleon High School. He proudly served...

Ronald Vincent Fecca, 80, of Sterling, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Summa Health Akron Campus. Ron was born July 28, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio to William and Elvira {Ciacchi} Fecca. Ron proudly served in the United States Army. He married Janice Traweek on August 30, 1969, in...

Stewart Eugene Kopp passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026. The family is being cared for by Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home - Corydon.

Charlie E. Yoakem, 75, of Rittman, died Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Summa Barberton Citizens Hospital in Barberton, following a period of declining health. Charles was born December 25, 1950, in Ross County, Ohio, to the late Roy and Pearl (Merriman) Yoakem. He was a 1970 graduate of...

Anthony “Sonny” Mangone, 97, of Brooklyn, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 28th. Sonny is reunited in heaven with his wife, Theresa “Tessie” Mangone. He was the beloved father of Benny and Joy, Patty and Cathy; cherished grandfather of A.J.,...

James McCormick passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The family is being cared for by John E Roberts Funeral Home - Amherst.

Michael Brindza Jr. was born in Czechoslovakia. He ended up making his permanent U.S. home in Arizona where he met my Aunt Olga, my mother's sister. They married and made Arizona their permanent home. I was just a kid when I first met Uncle Mike. He was kind and funny and I loved him immediately....