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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

Stephen Hall Noble November 12, 1939 - March 2, 2026 Stephen Hall Noble, a wonderful, intelligent, successful, and very much-loved man of Scottish, Irish, Welsh, and English ancestry, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on March 2, 2026. He was 86 years old. Steve, or Hall, as...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

George Meeks Jul 21, 1933 - Mar 21, 2026 George Edwin Meeks, 92, passed away on March 21, 2026, at his home in Pfafftown, N.C. George was born on July 21, 1933, in Winston-Salem, N.C., to the late Crawford Russell and Grace Shepherd Meeks. He grew up in Winston-Salem, N.C., with his siblings,...

James Vandale McReynolds passed away early in the morning of March 14th2026. He was 91 years old. James was born 4th of 5 children on September 6th, 1934 on the family farm in Patricia, Texas to Marion Francis McReynolds and Elsie Lea Cox. James was raised in Patricia with 4 sisters: Nora...

Norman Lavaughn Rash was peacefully reunited with the love of his life on March 17, 2026. Norman was born on January 12, 1928, in LaPlata, Mo., to Harold Leroy Rash and Opal Bonnie Hall. Norman was preceded in death by his beautiful bride, Carol; his parents, Harold and Opal; and his two younger...

Theodore J. Beauregard 1934 - 2026 Chicopee Theodore James "Ted" Beauregard, 92, of Chicopee, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026. He passed into Eternal Life at The Arbors in Chicopee surrounded by the care and comfort of his loving family. He was born in Holyoke on March 13, 1934, a beloved...

Floyd F. Markling, age 91, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 12, 2026. Born on August 30, 1934, Floyd served honorably as a Navy Corpsman, providing comfort and care to those servicemembers who suffered extensive burns from the USS Bennington catapult explosion during the Korean War....

James McAllister passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The family is being cared for by Kelley Funeral Home.

George Moats May 26, 1931 - March 22, 2026 George W. Moats, a cherished family man, dedicated veteran, and devout Christian, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 at the American Lutheran Home in Mondovi, Wi under the care of St. Croix Hospice, on March 22 . Born on May 26, 1931, in Modena,...

Obituary for Lorraine Tudor (1932 – 2026) Lorraine Markley Tudor, 93, of Bowling Green, KY passed away surrounded by loved ones in her home in Bowling Green on March 21, 2026. Lorraine was born in Los Angeles, California in 1932 to Charles Franklin Markley and Dorothy Klatt Markley. She was...

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,...

Joe Klebek passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026. The family is being cared for by Cumberland Chapels.