U.S. Navy Veteran Obituaries

Robert A. Higgins Born: January 12, 1932 Died: March 10, 2026 Robert A. Higgins, 94, of Marengo died Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Shepherd Premier Senior Living, Harvard. He was born January 12, 1932 in Belvidere, the son of James and Loretta (Deneen) Higgins. Robert served in the United States...

Eugene "Gene" A. Field Born: May 7, 1930 in Fulton, IL Died: March 6, 2026 in Clinton, IA FULTON - Eugene Arthur Field, born May 7, 1930, to J. Walter and Margaret (Kustes) Field, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, with his wife Rebecca by his side. Born and raised in Fulton, Illinois, Gene...

Calvin Leason Calvin C. Leason, age 94 of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pleasant View Lutheran Home with his devoted family at his side. Calvin was born July 14, 1931 in LaSalle, Illinois to Charles "Chub" and Myrtle (Gedye) Leason. He married Ruth Ann Simpson on July 11, 1959...

Thomas M. Atwell OLEAN, NY---Thomas M. “Tom” Atwell, 77, of Olean, formerly of Bolivar, passed away in his home on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Born on Wednesday, November 17, 1948 in North Hornell, NY, he was a son of Robert Prouty and Lucymae Truman Prouty...

Nampa, Idaho - Garry was born in Oklahoma City, OK July 25, 1941, to William Boone Carr and Opal E. Fogelsong. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, two sons, Garry L. Carr and Brian S. Carr and daughter, Kimberly A. Potter (Evan) and two grandchildren, Carson J. Miller and Gweneth Potter....

Delmer “DG’ Gray Hanks, born March 18, 1938, passed away after a brief illness on March 11, 2026 at the age of 87.  Delmer was a man with many talents. He was a Master Electrician and talked about his past jobs and how he absolutely loved what he did. He grew up in the mountains...

Ann Marie Crowley passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. The family is being cared for by Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home - West Jefferson.

Patricia Ann Davis, 78, of Virginia Beach went to be with the Lord peacefully with her loving family by her side on March 11, 2026. She was born on February 28, 1948, in Inman, Virginia, to the late Ruth and Ewing Wallen. Also preceding her in death were her grandmother, Lily “Big Mom” Kesterson,...

Clifford R. Donahue, also fondly known as “Cliff”, age 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Kingston, NH, March 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Boston, MA, April 5, 1935, the only child of the late John Clifford Donahue and Eunice (Mitchell) Marques. Cliff was...

Michael John Luevane, 62, a resident of the Forest Grove community passed away on March 13, 2026 at the Providence St. Vincent Hospital in Portland. Mike was born on April 7, 1963 in Anchorage, Alaska. He was the first of two children born to John and Hertha (Schreier) Luevane. Mike and his...

Steve Porter, 79, of El Campo, TX, went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on March 13, 2026. He was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on July 25, 1946 to Harry Eugene Porter and Verlee (Lee) Asman Porter, both WWII Navy veterans. After living in Savannah, Georgia briefly, he was raised in Houston and...

James “Jim” Porenta, age 80, of Grand Haven, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026. He was born February 24, 1946, in Grand Haven to Joseph and Alice (Engle) Porenta. On April 24, 1982, he married Valerie Ernst, and together they built a life rooted in family, service, and community. Jim was a...

Donald Eugene Kemper passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026 surrounded by family. Don was born on Tuesday, October 21, 1930. Don lived life to the fullest. Don fearlessly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Don loved his country, always putting others first. He was...

Edward Halvorsen, 82, of Hobe Sound, Florida, passed away peacefully, at home, on March 12, 2026. Born on May 6, 1943, Edward lived a full life defined by hard work, friendship, and a love of the simple things that brought him joy. He proudly served in the United States Navy as an air traffic...

David Arthur Brantner, 80 years old, affectionately known by many as "Pittsburgh Dave," passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. He was surrounded by the love of his family. Born on September 28, 1945, in Rochester, Pennsylvania, Dave carried his roots with him throughout his life, spending many...

BOARDMAN - Donald T. Weingart passed away on March 6, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 7, 1945, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Donald S. Weingart and the former Veronica Thomcsak. A West Sider, he graduated from Chaney High School in 1963. He attended Youngstown University...

Nolan Eugene Forsyth passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. The family is being cared for by Rosewood Funeral Home in Humble.

George Thomas Foster, 89, of Peru, Indiana, died at 11:08 pm, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 8, 1936, in Logansport, Indiana and was raised by his grandmother, Edith Wood. George Thomas Foster married the love of his life, Karin Roller, on December 24, 1958, at...

A life well lived. Dick was born and raised in Miamisburg Ohio. At 18, he moved to Columbus with a small suitcase and tennis racket to attend Ohio State University. The day after he graduated as Chemical Engineer, he married Jane Cook on June 13th, 1953. He was then commissioned as ensign in the...

John Vincent Lofink passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The family is being cared for by Reflections Memorial Services, LLC.

On March 11, 2026, the world lost a man who lived with purpose, curiosity, and a deep love for the water: William “Bill” Mundell, born January 19, 1953, to Carl and Knoxie (Long) Mundell. As the second of four boys, with two sisters, Bill grew up in a lively, close-knit family in Manchester,...

James Edward Meade, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on March 12, 2026, in Rockwall, Texas, at the age of 80. Born on June 11, 1945, in Springfield, Illinois, James lived a life defined by dedication, service, and deep love for his family. James proudly...

James Michael Barton III, age 58, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2026, at home. The family is hosting a celebration of life that will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Wolfe Funeral Home. Born in Alhambra, CA, he was the son of the late James Michael...

Mike King, 70, of Apalachin, New York, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026. Mike was born in Plainfield, NJ to the late Francis W. and Bernice M. (Lewis) King. Mike is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Erin and Cory Kemak; son, Sean King and his fiancée, Moriah Keir; four grandchildren,...

William (Bill) James Herzing passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026. The family is being cared for by Ralph M. Geer Funeral Home - Penfield.

Gerald E. Blatt, Sr. Born on October 23, 1948, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania Passed on February 18, 2026 in Palm Bay, Florida Gerald E. Blatt, Sr. of West Melbourne Florida, passed away on February 18, 2026 after a long battle with cancer at age 77. Born in Lancaster Pennsylvania, he was the son of...

Doyles Ray Wakefield passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Alice Jean (nee Bixler) DeGroff, 92, of Sykesville, died March 14, 2026. She was the youngest of eight children of the late Oscar C. Bixler and the late Florence M. Nusbaum Bixler. She was the wife of the late Dwight H. DeGroff, Jr., her husband of 57 years. She was a telephone operator for the...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roy Earl Brickey. Roy passed peacefully in his sleep on March 11, 2026. He was a long standing resident of Florence, KY where he was beloved by all who came to know him. Roy was born in the mountains of Coeburn, VA where he led a simple...

Eugene (Gene) Tortone, 87, passed away in Virginia Beach, Virginia on March 12, 2026. He is preceded in death by two of his children Christine Felter and Richard Tortone. He served his country for 22 years and retired from the US Navy as a Master Chief and was a devoted member of the Knights of...

HUDSON - William “Bill” Elms, 94, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 10, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Virginia “Ginny” Elms, and by his sister, Jennie Pastoriza. He is survived by his son, John Elms; his daughter, Elizabeth...

Lowell Richard “Dick” Hershberger Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Lowell Richard “Dick” Hershberger entered into eternal rest on March 13, 2026. Born on July 22, 1941, in Pittsford, Michigan, Dick was a proud U.S. Navy veteran serving from 1960-1964 and a dedicated civil...

Dr. Thomas Albert Willingham III Punta Gorda, FL — Dr. Thomas Albert Willingham III, age 83, died March 2, 2026, following a short illness. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina, December 27, 1942, the son of Thomas Albert Willingham, Jr., and Eleanor Cauthen Willingham. He was the grandson...

Alvena Johnson (Currit), 94 Alvena Frances Johnson of Moses Lake, Washington passed away on Tuesday March 10th, 2026 at the age of 94. With her family present, she passed peacefully in her sleep at 12:20 AM. Alvena was born to Rosetta (Rosie) (Robison) Currit and Lucian (Shorty) Currit in Payette...

John William Campbell Orange Park, FL — John William "Jackie" Campbell, age 90, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away at his home on February 17, 2026. A "cradle Baptist," John was born on February 15, 1936, in Charleston, South Carolina, to James A. and Marion (Beaty) Campbell. He graduated in...

Robert McAlister Georgetown, SC — Robert Monroe McAlister, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, in Georgetown, SC. He is survived by his sons, Robert Edmund McAlister and James Andrew McAlister (Leigh), of Sullivans Island, SC; a granddaughter (Alexandra), and five grandsons...

Robert Hall Wood River - Robert William Hall, 100, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born March 28, 1925 in Hannibal, MO, he was a son of William and Dorothy (Crammer) Hall. He married Mildred J. "Mickey" Gilbert Aug. 28, 1928 in Hannibal. She...

Richard 'Dick' Emling Born: September 5, 1949 Died: March 12, 2026 Richard "Dick" Emling, age 76, of Bourbonnais, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his home. He was born on September 5, 1949, in Kankakee, the son of Harold and Alice (Yeates) Emling. Richard married Debra Buza on August...

Dec 23, 1936 - Jan 20, 2026 Jack was born on December 23, 1936, in Spokane, Washington, to Allan and Bertha Buss. He spent his childhood in many various places—farms in Chattaroy and Elk, the Montvale Apartments in Spokane, which was managed by his parents during WWII. There, he attended...

May 2, 1937 - Mar 3, 2026 Robert "Bob" Collins – a Veteran, a master tradesman, and a man who could fix just about anything – passed away on March 3, 2026. Born on May 2, 1937, in Provo, Utah, to Don and Myrle Collins, Bob's life was defined by a quiet strength and a hands-on approach to...

John Rink January 4, 2026 John "Smokey" Rink, 85, of Lincoln, passed away on January 4, 2026 at his home with his family. He was born in 1940, to William and Frances (Doyle) Rink in Dixon, IL. John served in the US Navy for 4 years. He married Arlene Hill on January 22, 1966, at Saint Patrick's...

Terry L. Hillestad passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The family is being cared for by Gunderson Lodi Funeral and Cremation Care.

Paul answered his country's call with over 35 distinguished years of military service. From his initial year of service in the United States Navy during World War II, he went on to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point, graduating Class of 1950. From the frozen battlefields of...

Robert H. Peter "Jess," MD, 90, of Hillsborough, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday night, March 7, 2026, with his wife of 64 years, Mary Ann Peter, by his side. Earlier that evening they had attended the Duke–Carolina men's basketball game with their son, Jon, and...

Dempsey, Ernest W. "Ernie" November 12, 1940 - March 12, 2026 Ernest W. "Ernie" Dempsey, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the age of 85. Loving husband of the late Peggy Jo Dempsey; beloved son of the late John and Agnes Dempsey; devoted father of Tom (Molly)...

Sharon Ann Giordano, 63 of Groton died Wednesday March 4, 2026, at her residence in Groton. Sharon was born on November 20, 1962, in New London, CT to Salvatore R. Giordano and Helen M. Bebee Giordano. Sharon attended Groton Schools and worked at the Unites States Navy Commissary at the Groton...

William John Parrell passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The family is being cared for by Gunderson Camacho Funeral & Cremation Care - Black Earth.

Michael Ray Hawkins passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026. The family is being cared for by Floral Haven Funeral Home & Crematory.

Robert Burckhartte, age 82, of Ashtabula Ohio went home with the Lord on March 14, 2026, surrounded by his family at the Western Reserve Hospice House in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born, was born on May 28, 1943, in Conneaut, Ohio to the late Edward and Rose Burckhartte (Beno). Bob was a graduate of...

William Paul Nyman, 89, of Grand Blanc, Michigan took his final journey in this life when the Lord called him home in August of 2024. He left behind his beloved wife of 65 years, Jacqueline Ann Straka Nyman. Grieving loved ones include his two daughters, Stacey Armstrong (Mark) and Melissa...