Korean War Veteran Obituaries

Donald D. Danko Born: November 28, 1934 in Streator, IL. Died: March 18, 2026 in Ottawa, IL. Donald D. Danko, Sr., 91, of Streator passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at LaSalle County Nursing Home in Ottawa. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 A.M. Monday, March 30th at St. Michael the...

Abraham Din died peacefully on March 11, 2026 after a short-lived, but immediate, struggle with cancer. He spent his last months receiving visits from close family and friends and his final days surrounded by loved ones. Abe was born to Reynalda and Karam Din on March 9, 1936, in El Centro where...

Harland "Butch" F. Weber, 86, peacefully passed away on March 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and friends. A funeral service will be held at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Watertown, WI on Saturday March 28, 2026 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Anthony Schultz and Rev. David Kuehl officiating....

Today we gather to honor and remember our father, Lowry Franklin Hall. Dad was 82 years old. He was born in Royston, Georgia, and raised in Elbert County-places that shaped the strong, hardworking man we all knew. On March 18th at 2:18 p.m., he passed away from complications of strokes,...

Richard “Rich” Mahon With great sadness the family of Richard “Rich” E. Mahon announces his passing at age 94 on March 23 2026. Rich was born on July 12, 1931, the son of Elmer Mahon and Eleanor (Murphy), brother to Beverly Mahon (Daniel). All preceded him in death. Rich married the love of his...

Robert Joseph “Bob” Kehrer, 95, of Lenzburg, IL, born March 8, 1931, in Mascoutah, IL, passed away Monday March 23, 2026, at his residence. He was a member of the 520 Operating Engineers and an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Lions Club for many years and had served as...

Phillip Schencker, age 95. Beloved husband of the late Sonnie Schencker, nee Epstein and the late Pearl Schencker, nee Lever; cherished father of Howard (Sarah), Paul (Geri), Warren and Cary Schencker and step-children Melissa (Tim) Mottl; loving grandfather to Carly (Sean) Morgan, Bret (Karsy)...

John Michael "Mike" Laurendine passed away on March 19, 2026 at the age of 73. He was born on May 26, 1952 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He graduated from Archbishop Rummel High School and then attended Delgado Community College before being drafted into the United States Army. He served his country...

Charles Richard Lixie, known affectionately as Dick by his family, friends, and customers, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on September 11, 1931, in Alpena, Michigan, Dick was the son of the late Charles Eli and June Lixie. His life was a testament to the...

Gary (Rocky) K. Nelson passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026. The family is being cared for by Litchfield Family Funeral Service.

Gordon Clifford Seekell of Taunton, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Patricia A. (Donahue) Seekell with whom he shared 53 years of marriage, and their faithful cat Billy. Born in North Dighton, Massachusetts on September 2, 1931 and...

Gene Raymond Abrams 90, of Hodgenville passed away Tuesday March 24, at Sycamore Health and Rehab in Louisville. Gene was born March 22,1936 in Wheeling West Virginia to the late James Christopher Sr. and Cleona Townsley Abrams. Gene was a U.S. Army Veteran, he served in the Korean War, he was a...

Manuel Torres, age 78, of Tulare, California, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026. He was born on June 14, 1947. Manuel will be remembered as a funny, smart, caring, and loving man who was always determined to get things done. Manuel proudly served his country for 21 years, including 6 years...

Eric William Gardell, age 95, formerly of Wappinger Falls, New York, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. He spent his last five years at the Edgewood retirement community in North Andover, MA near his son Steven. Eric was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Janet; parents Eric B. and...

Fred Dempsey Brooks Sr., known affectionately to all as Dempsey, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on February 8, 1931, in Arnoldsville Georgia, he was the son of the late Fred Daniel Brooks and Lillie Bell (Bradley) Brooks. Dempsey grew up in the Winterville /...

DEFIANCE - William Allan Coffman, 97, of Defiance passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at The Laurels of Defiance. Bill was born on February 8, 1929, to Melvin and Ruth Coffman in Piqua, Ohio. He graduated from Defiance High School in 1947. He worked for his great...

Frank Paul Cali, of St. Louis, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the age of 96. Beloved husband of Helen Cali, who he has been married to for 69 years. Cherished son of the late Sam and Nellie Cali; devoted father of Bridget (Jeff) Ohmes and Randy (Brenda) Cali; loving grandfather of...

Willis Hubert Logan Jr. began his journey of life on November 23, 1943, in Springfield, Illinois, born under the union of Willis Hubert Logan Sr. and Thelma Gertrude Smith.   He peacefully departed this life on March 21, 2026.  He was a loving husband, a dedicated father, grandfather,...

Charles W. “Chuck” Harvey, 94, of Rostraver, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 in his home. The son of the late John W. and Wilma Esther Harvey, he was born in Pricedale on July 17, 1931. Chuck joined the U.S. Army after graduating from Rostraver High School and went to Fort Dix...

Ronald Clark December 22, 1946 - March 19, 2026 Memorial Services will be 1:30 PM Monday, March 30, 2026, at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory, Sioux Falls. Visitation will begin at 12:00 PM. Interment at the South Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Sioux Falls, SD.

Richard C. Stape, 92, of Sandy Lake, formerly of Jeannette, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Mountain View Senior Living, Greensburg. He was born on April 22, 1933, in Grapeville, a son of the late George and Margaret (Herman) Stape. Richard was a veteran of the Korean War, having...

Robert D. Gerber passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026. The family is being cared for by Griffin-Gray Funeral Home.

Roger L. Ballou, 93, of North Smithfield. He was predeceased by his wife, Elaine (Keenan) Ballou, who just passed away on February 27. They were married on November 23, 1957. Born in Woonsocket, RI, he was the son of the late Cyril and Catherine (Ballou) Lemieux. After graduating from Dean Junior...

Warwick, RI - Charles Francis Lapierre, 89, formally of South Attleboro MA, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. He was the loving husband of the late Claire L. (Lafrenaye) Lapierre for nearly sixty years. Born in Pawtucket RI on March 18,1936, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Eva...

Gerald “Jerry” Edwin Wellman Jr., 77 of Wellsburg, WV passed away March 24, 2026, at Alleghany General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born February 27, 1948, in Steubenville, OH to the late Gerald and Rose M. Bonacci Wellman Sr. Gerald worked at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp. as a safety...

Our dear ole’ Dad, Gpa, Gramps, passed away January 30, 2026. Dad would have celebrated his 96th birthday in April. We miss him dearly. He remained positive during the later years of his life. Something we will be able to cherish are his never-ending phrases and sayings. A few of his favorites,...

Robert L. Smith Sr. passed away at the NYS Veteran’s Home of Oxford on Monday, March 23, 2026, with his family by his side. Robert was born on May 31, 1931, in Norwich, NY to parents Lynn and Bessie (Hackett) Smith. He was predeceased by his parents, and by his siblings Doris, Jenny,...

Lee Arntz December 14, 1936 - March 24, 2026 Lee Harrison Arntz, 89, of Chippewa Falls, town of LaFayette, died Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at his home. Lee was born December 14, 1936 in Chippewa Falls to Lee A. and Margaret (Bonnin) Arntz. Following graduation from McDonell High School in 1954, Lee...

Richard John Franklin passed away at Salisbury VA on March 22, 2026, at the age of 75. He was born on August 25, 1950, in Remington County South Dakota to the late Mary Jo Gallagher and Lloyd Vance Franklin. Richard graduated from Auburn University. He served as a Captain for 17 ½ years in the...

Dr. Robert Earl Olsen passed away peacefully at his home in Placerville. Born in San Francisco where he was a paper boy at a young age, sharing his earnings with his mother and purchasing stamps. His passion for stamp collecting became a lifelong hobby. He was a Veteran of the Korean War in the...

Scott Wesley McGee, 76, of Greentop, MO passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Funeral services honoring his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the Cranston Family Funeral Home in Keosauqua, IA with Larry...

Marie Marchese Moschitta, age 94, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born on October 2, 1931, in Hammond, Louisiana, the fourth daughter of Ben and Martha Bertone Marchese. She was a lifelong...

Jack Tompkins, age 96, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Betty Tompkins; his son, Scott Tompkins; and his son-in-law, Scott Kurth. Jack is survived by his children, Brian (Maureen) Tompkins, Jeff (Juliet) Tompkins, Lisa Kurth,...

WILLIMANTIC Raymond Ralph Bigelow, 94, of Willimantic, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, at his winter home in St. Augustine, Florida. Ray was born on October 28, 1931, in Willimantic, CT, the son of the late Albert and Edna (LaFlamme) Bigelow. He is survived by his loving...

March 25, 2026 Johnny Dean Watts, 93, died peacefully March 24, 2026. He was born February 20, 1933, in Hot Springs, the son of Johnnie N. and Clara (Lawler) Watts. Johnny joined the US Navy in 1949, proudly serving during the Korean War. He met the love of his life, Wanda (Thomas) Watts, in...

John R. "Jack" McGuire August 28, 1923 - March 11, 2026 Hilton Head Island , South Carolina - John Robert McGuire, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the age of 102. He was a long-time resident of Hilton Head Island....

WRIGHT, Brian Carlisle 14 April 1926 - 23 March 2026 Service No. 203656, 16th NZ Field Regt, RNZA, Korea On 23 March 2026, aged 99 years. Dearly loved husband of Jean (dec.) and cherished father of Chris, John, Jenni (dec.), Rose and Amanda and father-in- law of Sabine, Howard and Steve. A loving...

Gerald (Jerry) Hamill Nichol (94) died peacefully on March 19, 2026 from Flu A. Born October 3, 1931 in Hutchinson, KS to Paul Wilson Nichol and Avis Bratton (Hamill) Nichol. He grew up in Zenith, Stafford and Hutchinson, KS and attended Sterling College. He served in the US Army during the...

Robert (Bob) Henry Gerdts passed to the great beyond on March 18, 2026, in Greensburg, Indiana, at the age of 91. A master of Shoot the Moon cards and never ending Dad Jokes or puns, he could certainly be a lot of fun. He even made education fun. Traveling across country every summer, he’d fly at...

Murray "Skip" Jay Seidelman, 94, passed away near his home in Wallingford, PA on the morning of Tuesday, March 24th. Born in Philadelphia to parents Harry and Bella in 1931, Murray grew up as one of 4. Murray was a graduate of Overbrook High School, and he graduated in the top 10 of his...

Anthony J. Moccia, of Medford, March 22nd. Beloved son of the late Antonio and Grace (Tanso) Moccia. Brother of the late Rita Glionna and her late husband Angelo, the late George Moccia and his late wife Stella, the late Joseph Moccia and his late wife Ruth, the late Edward Moccia and his late...

United States Military Command Sargent Major Leroy B. Sanders was born on June 29, 1930. He respectfully passed away at his proud home with his two grandchildren with him when he went to be with our Lord and his wife. CSM Sanders was a loving father, husband and grandfather who was very fond of...

Paul Leo Essner, 95 of Benton, MO died peacefully Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at his home surrounded by family. Paul was born April 18, 1930 in Benton to Eugene Frank and Clara Crescentia Diebold Essner. He and Bertha J Brockmeyer were married July 25, 1953 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Cape...

Harold R. Coombe, 92 years of age, of Mahoning Township, Lehighton, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at St. Luke's Carbon Campus. Born in Palmerton on April 27, 1933, he was the son of the late Russell and Cora (Miller) Coombe. Harold was a proud Korean War Veteran, serving honorably...

James Balestrere February 7, 1937 - March 15, 2026 Overland Park, Kansas - James Balestrere, 89, died Mar. 15, 2026. Visitation 1-3 PM Sun., Mar. 29 at McGilley State Line Chapel. Rosary 1 PM. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 AM Mon., Mar. 30 at Christ the King Catholic Church, K.C., MO. Full...

Richard "Dick" J. Pitts, 92, of Brookville, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on March 17, 1934, in Brookville, he was the son of the late Chauncey and Sarah (Arthurs) Pitts. Dick graduated from Brookville High School with the Class of 1952....

Joseph Alfred Mullen, 91, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. A man of deep faith, tireless service, and country, Joe proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. A proud alumnus of the "Essex Aggie," he dedicated his life's...

Nicholas J. Manso, Sr. In the early morning hours of March 13th, 2026, Friday, Nicholas J. Manso Sr. rode on the wings of an angel to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus. After a life lived to the ripe young age of 95, he was once again able to see those who had passed before him. His parents Giuseppe...

Everett B Vreeland Jr. passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The family is being cared for by Keri Memorial Funeral Home.

Arden D. DuBois November 16, 1928 – March 10, 2026 Arden Dale DuBois, 97, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 10, 2026. He was born November 16, 1928, in San Luis Obispo, CA, to Cecil Scott DuBois and Velda Pauline DuBois. Arden proudly served his country in the United...