Tributes to Artists & Musicians

Our beloved mother, wife, and friend, Raquel Mora Martínez, entered into the eternal arms of her Savior on the afternoon of April 12, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was 86 years old. Her vibrant smile, legacy of music, and endless compassion live on in all those who knew and loved her. The...

Thomas Emmett Curran, 86, passed away on Easter morning after battling several health challenges in the last year. Tom was born and enjoyed being raised in York, Neb. to Frank and Winifred Curran. He graduated from York's, St. Joseph's High School and continues to hold a school's track and field...

Marie Therese Overtoom (née Barry), 97, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland. Born on June 8, 1928, in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, she was the cherished daughter of Irish heritage who embraced life with boundless energy and creativity. Marie’s life was a vibrant...

Stephen McClure, a gifted musician, dedicated dentist, and lifelong student of the arts, passed away on April 3, 2026. Born on July 1, 1951, in Lakewood, Ohio, to Robert E. McClure and Dorothy Love, Steve grew up in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, building a life defined by intellectual curiosity,...

ELRICK Margaret Whyte (Bonnyrigg) On Thursday, April 2, 2026, aged 93, after a long, brave battle with failing health. Margaret, musician, teacher and much loved wife of the late Alex Elrick MBE. Together they founded the Kevock Choir and through her work there, teaching and performing, Margaret...

Roxina Estell Johnson passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The family is being cared for by Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home & Crematory - Lewiston.

Mary Ann Hackett Jacksonville - Mary Ann Hackett, 94, of Jacksonville, passed away April 8, 2026, at Cedarhurst Senior Living in Jacksonville. She was born in Carrollton, Illinois in 1931, the daughter of Leola B. and O. Everett Gibbs. She married John W. "Jack" Hackett in 1952, and he preceded...

Richard "Rick" John Dorion Bay City, Michigan Richard "Rick" John Dorion, age 66, of Bay City, passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2026, with his loving family by his side. He was born February 13, 1960, to the late Richard L. Dorion and Nancy Wazbinski. Rick married his best friend and...

Roger Lionel Archambault, 69, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on April 13, 2026.     Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Lionel J. and Evette (Robilard) Archambault.     A painter by trade, Roger was a true "jack of all trades" who...

Robert Joseph Edler Jr., otherwise known as “Bozo” formerly of New Iberia, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 12, 2026. He was 68 years old. As a skilled musician, mostly known for playing bass, Bozo spent a lifetime performing locally in various bands, sharing his rhythm and...

Rodney Matthew Harms, 78, of Elgin, passed away on April 13, 2026. Rod is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Joanne Harms (Seger), with whom he shared a lifetime of devotion, love, and partnership. Together they built a beautiful life rooted in faith, service, and community. He was the...

On Friday, April 10, 2026, God the Holy Spirit granted Walter Luther Pelz a holy death in faith in his Savior from sin, death, and the devil’s power and took him home to rest in the arms of Jesus to await the resurrection of the dead. He passed away at the age of 99 after a life of service to God...

Loading Name: Brett Andrew Mitchell First Beat on Earth: January 15, 1989 Now Freestyling Among the Stars: April 6, 2026 ObituaryBrett Andrew Mitchell came into this world early on January 15, 1989, in Tracy, California—and, in a way that feels symbolic, he also left this world early on April 6,...

Ranny (Carol) was our inspiration, heart and soul. She wanted to hear everyone’s story. When Rich would do something, she would go along and talk to anyone who came across her path, starting the conversation with “I was born in San Francisco.” Carol was born on December 21, 1939. A lover of the...

A native of San Jose and spending her last years in Chicago, Illinois. Heidi was born and raised in Baron Park area of Palo Alto, Ca. Her school years were in Sunnyvale, California graduating from Fremont High School. During her Junior and High school years, she found Orchestra and her talent for...

Robert Raimondi, a devoted family man passed away on April 15, 2026. Born on May 15, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, Robert led a life marked by dedication, warmth, and a spirit that enriched the lives of all who knew him. Robert’s career was distinguished by his skilled work at Western...

Rockaway Twp.: Thomas John Fisher was born on March 21st, 1947 in Dover General Hospital, Dover NJ to loving parents John Thomas Fisher and Margaret (Hosking) Fisher. With his two sisters Patty and Dot, he grew up in Wharton NJ, where as a young boy took up a paper route to be able to pay for...

Scott Patchin August 25, 1960 - April 11, 2026 Scott D. Patchin of Rock Island passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, April 17, 2026, at Rafferty Funeral Home, 2111-1st St A, Moline, with visitation from 11...

Janice C. Warner of Blackwood, NJ., passed away on April 13, 2026. Age 84. Beloved mother of Catherine Pinto (Anthony), Robert Lewicke (Jeannine), and John Lewicke (Stacy). Loving grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 2. Dear sister of Deborah Huber. Also survived by many of her adoring cats....

Karl (Ricky) Richard Kline passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

Brian Frederick passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. The family is being cared for by Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory.

Durham – William John Zecker, 76, of Durham died unexpectedly on April 10, 2026 at his home in Durham. Born January 13, 1950 in Patterson, NJ, he was the son of John and Sophie Zecker. After graduating high school, he completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in History at William Patterson College....

Marion Judge, age 90, of Union, Kentucky, entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 13, 2026. Marion was the loving daughter and only child of the late Francis and Victoria Delorie. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Erwin Judge, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and...

Harvey – Marc Kolin Harvey, born September 30, 1958, to Lawrence Harvey and Eunice Looper, passed away on April 9, 2026. Marc was a man of deep faith and a firm believer in Christ, living his life with a heart centered on love, music, and joy. He shared his faith through music as a member of the...

John Douglas Dowdey passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Sunset Memorial Park, Funeral Home, and Crematory - Dothan.

Lucas Leroy Casias November 28, 1946 – April 11, 2026 Lucas Leroy Casias, of Alamosa, Colorado, passed away on April 11, 2026, in Taos, New Mexico. Leroy was born on November 28, 1946, in Manassa, Colorado to Isabel Trujillo and Lucas Casias. He was a steady and well-known part of the San Luis...

Alan Joseph LaBerge, 74, beloved husband of Susan (Brulotte) LaBerge, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, at Concord Hospital in Concord, New Hampshire. Born on July 1, 1951, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, he was the son of the late Alfred Joseph and Doris Joan (Daneault) LaBerge. Alan...

Randy Gerald Johnson ran into the arms of his Saviour on Saturday April 11th, 2026. He was born on February 5, 1950, to Frank and Nannie Swaim Johnson. He graduated from John Wesley College in Greensboro and received a master’s degree from Asbury Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. Randy's...

Daniel S. Brooks passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The family is being cared for by Westbrock Funeral Home - Dayton.

Delilah Mary Lucy Keene Travis, age 84, passed peacefully in her home on April 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 5, 1941, in Summit, Mississippi, one month before Pearl Harbor Day. Raised in an humble and loving family, as the youngest of four children, Delilah...

Erich Edward Brueschke, age 92, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026. He was born July 17, 1933 at home in Eagle Butte, South Dakota to Erich H. and Eva (Joens) Brueschke. On March 25, 1967 he married Frances Marie Bryan in Homestead, Florida. He is survived by their three children Dr. Tina...

November 1, 1933 – April 1, 2026 Leon Lewis Furr Junior, 92, of Natick, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Born on November 1, 1933, to Iva and Leon Lewis Furr Sr., he was raised in Medford Massachusetts. At the age of 23, he married Perla Norris, the love of his life for 69...

On April 11th, 2026, at 8:12 pm, Neil went to be with Our Lord. He was surrounded by his wife and children as he took his last breath in this world and he met his Savior, Jesus Christ. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Mary Esther Fichthorn. His children are Phillip Fichthorn of...

Juliana Louise Hollowell, 65, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away on March 19, 2026, at The University of Kansas Health System Olathe Campus from acute hypoxic respiratory failure, volume overload, and end-stage renal failure. Juliana was born on January 31, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri. She began...

Danny Dean “The Dude” Dow, age 69, passed away on April 9, 2026. He was born on June 17, 1956, and lived a life defined by dedication to his family, his work, and his country. Danny was a proud U.S. Army veteran and a skilled painter who spent many years working in both commercial and residential...

David Wheeler Hester, age 71, of Boulder City, NV passed away on April 14, 2026. He was born in Fort Dix, NJ on September 7, 1954 to Emmett Ostell Hester and Helen Louise Chilcote Hester. He married Cynthia “Cindy” Amlee on July 12, 1975. David and Cindy moved to Boulder City in 2012...

Jo Gail Tuttle Lowry September 8, 1935 - March 21, 2026 Fort Worth, Texas - Jo Gail Tuttle Lowry was born in Gilmer, Texas, September 8, 1935. Only child of Nobie Alton Tuttle & Josephine Sewell Tuttle. She grew up in east Texas, going to school in Kilgore. The family moved to Fort Worth,...

Edwin C. Peterson, 98, of Indiana, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Crystal Waters Personal Care. He was born December 11, 1927 to Walter and Madeline (Lewis) Peterson. Edwin was a wonderful husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather He worked various jobs throughout his...

Louis Ray Scholl, 84, of Mancelona, passed away on April 13, 2026. He was born on October 1, 1941, in Mancelona, the son of Edgar and Lenora (Wiederhold) Scholl. Louis enjoyed playing music. He was proficient at lead and bass guitar. He was known to play at places like club 131, church, and the...

Frank Xaiver Magana, age 77 of Alvin, Texas passed away peacefully Monday, April 13, 2026 at his home. Frank was born December 3, 1948 in Guadalajara, Mexico and was a longtime resident of Alvin. He was a longtime employee of the Alvin Independent School District working as a painter in the...

Obituary for Stephen Procuk It is with heartfelt condolences that we announce the passing of our fearless leader, Stephen Procuk, who left us on March 28, 2026. Born on August 2, 1929, in Cleveland, Ohio. His father, Mark Procuk, passed away when Steve was just seven years old, leaving his...

Stephen P. Baker passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026. The family is being cared for by Danbury Memorial & Cremation Service Llc.

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS Jimmy Don Blasingame Jr., age 53, of Van Buren, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026. He was born on October 23, 1972, in Van Buren, Arkansas, to Jimmy and Donna Blasingame. Jimmy attended Van Buren High School and married the love of his life, Hollie Blasingame,...

Our beloved mother, wife, and friend, Raquel Mora Martínez, entered into the eternal arms of her Savior on the afternoon of April 12, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was 86 years old. Her vibrant smile, legacy of music, and endless compassion live on in all those who knew and loved her. The...

Dorothy Morse November 23, 1926 - April 3, 2026 Our loving Mom/Gran, Dorothy Christine (Moses) Morse, passed to a new adventure on April 3, 2026, in Toledo, Ohio. She was born and educated in Jackson, MI, the tenth child of the late Gertrude and Cleo Moses. Dorothy was also preceded in death by...

Catherine Lucia Leugers passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The family is being cared for by Avance Funeral Home & Crematory.

Leroy "Lee" Strickland passed away on April 7, 2026, with Judy, his wife of 65 years, by his side. He was born on April 6, 1934, in Olean, New York, to Frank and Hattie Strickland. Lee developed a love of music at an early age. After graduating from Olean High School, he attended Syracuse...

Mitchel Hubbard Veteran, Musician, and Family Man Mitchel Hubbard, age 92, of Abilene, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Mitchel was born on February 11, 1934, in Counce, Tennessee, to Robert E. Lee Hubbard and wife Lona Lorrie Blaktney Hubbard. In 1956, he married...

Sunrise: May 7th, 1937 and Sunset: April 5th, 2026 Born to Mary Taylor and Joseph Bigos in Fall River Massachusetts. Joe was predeceased by his brother, Charlie Bigos and his son, Jay J. Bigos. He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Maribeth Bigos; his cousin, Jack Darmody; and his...

Paul Burns September 6, 1956 – March 7, 2026 Paul Burns, a lifelong learner, teacher, and lover of nature, passed away peacefully surrounded by those who loved him. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Paul was the son of Richard Lee Burns and Hallie Jo Hart. He spent his formative years in Sunbury, Ohio...