U.S. Navy Veteran Obituaries

Donald "Don" Bacastow, age 85, of Westminster, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 22, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply. Though we were not ready to part, we are forever grateful for the love, laughter, and the generous, thoughtful presence he shared so...

Anita Jeanne Mills, 98 Anita Jeanne Mills passed away peacefully at home on February 17, 2026, in Kalispell, Montana. Anita was born on her family's dairy farm in rural Wisconsin, the youngest of 13 children. She married her high school sweetheart, James Daniel (Jim). As a Navy wife, she traveled...

May 14, 1942 - Nov 20, 2025 We regret to inform you of the passing of Melvin Ray Weidner. Born in Spokane, WA, on May 14, 1942. He went peacefully to the Lord on Nov. 20, 2025. Melvin was predeceased by his daughter, Cheryl (2008), and his parents, John and Rosie Weidner. He is survived by his...

William Blick June 15, 1949 - March 3, 2026 Wichita, Kansas - William Arthur Blick, 76, of Wichita, Kansas, was born June 15, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas, and passed away on March 3, 2026. A formal and respectful remembrance is offered for a kind-hearted man whose steady presence and quiet passions...

Steiner, James DENVER, Colo. - With gratitude for all he gave us, the family of James Steiner announces his passing on February 28, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. Jim was born on May 12, 1946, to John and Marie Steiner in Baltic, Ohio. He was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and...

Donald Robert “Bob” Belt, age 89, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026. Born on October 13, 1936, in Childress, Texas, Bob grew up in Grand Junction, Colorado, where he developed the work ethic, character, and love of sports that would define his life. Bob proudly served his country in the...

Olender, Stephen Thomas ALBANY - Stephen Thomas Olender, 79, passed away at St. Peter's Hospital, following a brief illness, on February 20, 2026. He was born in Albany, N.Y., September 19, 1946, to Mildred and Alexander Olender, and was a life-long resident of Albany County. Stephen was a...

Edward W. Kaczmarczyk, 72, went to be with Jesus on February 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Amsterdam, New York, he was the son of the late Stanley and Mary Kaczmarczyk. He was raised in rural Providence, Saratoga County, alongside his four siblings. A 1972 graduate of...

PAUL "SONNY" CLAY SEARS, 92, of Diana passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at his home. He was born September 9, 1933 in Diana to the late Hurley and Alice Cool Sears. Sonny was a machine operator in the construction business and was a proud United States Navy Veteran. He enjoyed fishing,...

Roy Dean Miller of Rockford, Illinois; departed this earthly life on March 1, 2026. He was born May 12, 1954, in El Dorado, Arkansas; the son of Kirby and Nettie Miller. Roy lived in Rockford since 2013, coming from Los Angeles; California. He worked as an Aircraft Building Planner at the Long...

Michalski, Edward Edward Anthony Michalski, age 90, passed away on March 1, 2026, after a month-long struggle to recover from a stroke at the end of January. Ed was born on December 6, 1935, to Frank "Mike" and Rose (Reichl) Michalski on the north side of Chicago, and was joined a few years later...

HONORING THE LIFE OF WILLIE R. GARCIA Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and proud veteran Willie R. Garcia, age 89, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on February 19, 2026, and has been reunited with his beloved wife, Angie Garcia. Willie was...

Frank Joseph Soto passed away peacefully in Oxnard, California on February 22, 2026, with his loving family by his side. During his 100 years, he was a beloved son, devoted husband, caring father, and adored grandfather. Frank was born in Hastings, Nebraska in 1925 to Jesus and Rosario Soto. He...

Raymond Axtell August 6, 1934 - March 2, 2026 Raymond D. Axtell, age 91, of Axtell, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at his home. Private family services will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Axtell Fire Department. Please visit www.hlmkfuneral.com to leave a tribute or...

FRANKFORT - Mr. James E. “Jim” Feisthamel, age 65, went home to the Lord on Friday, February 27, 2026, where he was greeted by his mother, Joan, who had passed just a week prior. At the time of his passing, his wife, Mary Ellen, and their daughter, Megan, were by his bedside, supporting and...

Marion C. Monkvic born Marion Krisanda in Blakely PA on December 10, 1932 died February 14, 2026. She went to Catholic grade school and high school in New Jersey in Trenton area. She was baptized and confirmed Catholic. She met John Monkvic in New Jersey where he was stationed. They married and...

Morton "Marty" Ossie Childress, Jr., age 78, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, in Louisville. Born on July 13, 1947, in Louisville, Marty lived a life filled with faith, family, and joy. Marty was the devoted husband of Brenda Childress, with whom he shared 57...

Merle "Kay" Hulse, 85, passed away on February 28, 2026. She was born on June 27, 1940 in Pocatello, Idaho to Hyrum and Hermoine Horton. She was named after her Aunt Merle, but always went by Kay. Kay was the baby of the family and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Her...

In Loving Memory Jerry Edward Born October 19, 1938 – February 23, 2026 BREWERTON, NY / ENID, OK – Jerry Edward Born, 87, of Brewerton, NY, and Enid, OK, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. He was born on October 19, 1938, in Enid, OK, to the late Gerald and Bernice (Kinsman-Cox) Born....

Robert (Bob) G. Smith passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The family is being cared for by After Services, Inc. - Mesa.

HAZLETON - Nyle K. Vargason, 87, of Hazleton, died Thursday evening, March 5, 2026, at Grandview Health Care Center in Oelwein. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, at Peace Lutheran Church in Oelwein with the Rev. Jay Weideman officiating. Interment will be in Hazleton Fontana...

Stephen Lebrecht, 78, of Fort Wayne, passed away on February 27, 2026, Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Steve spent his life in the community he knew and loved so well. Steve proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy before building a long and dedicated career as a truck...

Richard Wambach of Hatboro passed away, on March 5, 2026 peacefully at home. At the age of 88. He was the devoted husband of the late Adelaide Wambach (Schuch) with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. He was born in Philadelphia the son of the late John Wambach and Ruth Wambach (Greison). After...

ROBERT C. PECK Robert C. Peck passed away on February 25, 2026, in Santa Fe, NM, at the age of 99. Known by friends and family as Bob, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Born on June 13, 1926, in Berkeley, CA, he grew up in Sacramento, CA. He graduated from the...

Donald E. Tascher Born: January 4, 1932 Died: March 3, 2026 Donald E. Tascher, age 94, of Kankakee, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Kankakee. He was born January 4, 1932, in Ashkum, on his family farm, Town View Farm, the son of Donald & Albertha (Patnaude) Tascher. Donald married Lois...

Allan E. "Mac" McBride August 10, 1935 - March 4, 2026 Allan E. "Mac" McBride, 90, of Egg Harbor Twp., passed away March 4, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in Lincoln, NE, he grew up in Wayne County, Iowa. He joined the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in Atlantic City, NJ. After...

Frederick John Throm December 12, 1946 - February 4, 2026 Frederick John Throm, age 79, of Mattoon passed away on February 4, 2026 at Mattoon Healthcare. A graveside memorial service honoring his life will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Schilling...

Conrad Joe Smith, 94 years old, went to be with his eternal companion, Wilma Jean and Heavenly Father on Friday February 20, 2026. He was born October 1931 in his grandparents' home at Grace, Idaho, to Lenore and Joseph D. Smith. Joe, as he was known for most of his young life grew up in...

John George Gazdacko, 82, of Logans Ferry Heights, Plum. He died on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at home. He was born in Pittsburgh, son of the late Stephen Gazdacko and Helen (Andriso) Gazdacko. Beloved husband of 46 years to Linda Rose (Santimauro) Gazdacko; loving father of Denise (James) McCann,...

MAURICE ALBERT "MAURY" MUFSON, M.D., age 93, a brilliant, creative, dynamic man with multiple talents, who adored his family, and whose family adored him, passed away February 28, 2026, in Oak Park, IL following aspiration pneumonia. Born to Faye and Max Mufson in the Washington Heights area of...

Dana Page French Jr., Captain USN (Ret.) died at home on February 10, 2026 in Frederick, Maryland. He was 88 years old. Dana was raised in Newburyport, MA and grew up living in many places as the son of a Navy Captain - an upbringing that helped shape his lifelong love of service, leadership and...

Gregory Brian Finke Sr. passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The family is being cared for by Tuell-McKee Funeral and Cremation Services of Bremerton - Bremerton.

With sadness the family announce the loss of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Gladys Marion Sergy (Kay), affectionately known as 'fancy gramma', passed away peacefully on March 1st, 2026. Glady was born in 1928 in Dorion, youngest daughter of Joseph and Mary Kay. As a...

Sandra 'Sandy' (Byczynski) Yeaple Born: May 26, 1962 Died: February 13, 2026 Sandra "Sandy" (Byczynski) Yeaple of Auburn, Washington, passed away on February 13th, 2026, in Seattle, after living a much too short but very fulfilling life. Sandy was born on May 26, 1962, in Aurora, Illinois to...

Richard J. (Dick) Wier, age 94, resident of Two Rivers, died late Sunday evening, March 1, 2026 at Harbor View Assisted Living in Manitowoc. Dick was born in Manitowoc on June 25, 1931 to Alois and Barbara (Rohde) Wier. He attended St. Andrew's Catholic School and graduated with the class of...

Gary J. Wink, 77, formerly of Center Township, PA, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home in Erie, PA. He was born in New Brighton, PA on July 2, 1948, a son of the late Boyd G. and Gladys E. Baker Wink. He was a graduate of New Brighton High School. Gary...

Patricia Lou Bader, 88, of DeGraff, Ohio passed into the arms of her Lord in the early hours of March 3, 2026. Pat was a twin born to Clark and May Bess (Ailes) Spillers on September 27,1937 in Pemberton, Ohio. Raised on a farm outside of Covington, Ohio, Pat was an active 4-H member where she...

David W. Webb, 65, of Ebensburg, formerly of Hawaii, passed away Monday March 2, 2026, at UPMC-Altoona. He was born May 25, 1960, in Dayton, OH, son of the late William Alfred Webb and Barbara Sue (Carpenter) Webb. Surviving is a daughter Delysia Webb, sons William and Jeremiah Webb, grandson...

Leland Rothwell Born: December 11, 1956 | Died: March 4, 2026 Leland Hobert Rothwell Jr., age 69, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on December 11, 1956, to Leland Hobert Rothwell Sr. and Willie Mae Jewell...

Betty Jean Mitchell passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 73. She was born on July 3, 1952, in Little Rock Arkansas to the late James Clephus Copper and Inez (nee Paschel). Betty grew up in Arkansas and moved to Saginaw, Michigan when she was in high school. She lost her mother as a...

September 5, 1932 - February 25, 2026 Thomas Timothy McMahon, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 25, 2026, at the age of 93. His life was one of courage, faith, sacrifice, and quiet devotion to both his family...

Melvin "Skip" Dean Archer , 81 Melvin Dean Archer was born June 18th, 1944 to Melvin and Nona Archer. He was better known as Skip to family and friends as he received the moniker when it was decided he would be the skipper of the family. He was preceded in death by Dale Archer, Ruse Archer, Joyce...

It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Charles Norman Wood, a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, on March 4, 2026. Charles, affectionately known as "Charlie" was born on July 30, 1944, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Norman and...

Robert L. Somers, age 79, of Warwick, PA, passed away on Tuesday March 3, 2026, at his home after a yearlong battle with cancer. Born in Perth Amboy, NJ, he was a longtime resident of New Jersey prior to moving to Bucks County, Pennsylvania in November of 2020. Robert was a life-long Yankees fan...

Margaret Kathleen Heavey, a beloved life partner, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, at her home in Homewood, Illinois. Born in Chicago Heights, Illinois, Margaret was 55 years old at the time of her passing. Margaret’s love for her family was a constant...

James F. Jones, III passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The family is being cared for by Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Homes - Loveland-Symmes-Maineville Chapel.

Jeffrey Alan Vignon, known affectionately as Jeff, was born on February 7, 1965, in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from Fairmont East High School and went on to proudly serve in the United States Navy. His life was characterized by a great sense of humor and a fondness for laughter, traits that...

Yolanda “Lani” Ruth Milas nee Trujillo. Beloved wife of Randolph Milas. Loving mother of Rebecca Milas. Devoted daughter of the late Antonio Trujillo, Sr & Consuelo nee Munoz. Dear sister of the late Theresa Trujillo, Susan Vega, & Antonio Trujillo, Jr. Fond aunt of many nieces & nephews. Lani...

Roger Dennis Stenhoff of Spring Grove, MN, passed away on March 4, 2026 at 81, at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Preston, MN from complications related to dementia. Roger was born March 6,1944, in Minneapolis, MN, to Reuben and Iris Stenhoff. He served honorably in the United States Navy...

Herbert L. Ray, originally of Harrisburg, Arkansas, and later of Salem, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2026, at the age of 83 years. Herb was born on November 30, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee in the Baptist Memorial Hospital to his parents Floy Paige Spencer Ray and Lyman Herbert...