Tributes to Mechanics

Crankshaw, John B. 75, of Clearwater, FL passed away Monday, April 13, 2026. He spent many years working for his father at Crankshaw Motors in Hartford City, IN and Publix Grocery in Clearwater. He was a Veteran of the US Army and US Coastguard. He married Dorothy Jane Murray in 1981, she...

Daniel Joseph Krawczak Daniel Joseph Krawczak, age 85 years, of Sanford, Michigan, died peacefully at the Toni & Trish House, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in the loving care of his devoted family. Son of the late Stanley and Adelphine (Mrozinski) Krawczak, Daniel was born March 15, 1941, in...

John Jurkovich, 65 John "Corky" Jurkovich, 65, of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed away on April 12, 2026, at The Lodge at Fairway Forest, where he had been receiving compassionate care, surrounded by those who loved him. He was born June 22, 1960, at Providence Hospital in Wallace, Idaho, to John and...

Edmund “Ed” Olson, age 88, passed away peacefully in his Yorkville home on April 1, 2026. He was born on January 18, 1938 at Berwyn MacNeal Hospital to the late Gottfrid and Catherine (McKinley) Olson. Ed was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Judith (Carlson) Olson in July 2024 and by...

JONESBORO - Mr. Thomas Franklin "Paw" Schmidt, 81, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026. Born on Aug. 4, 1944, in Pocahontas, Tom lived a life marked by dedication to his family, faith, and a remarkable career in aviation. Tom graduated from St. Paul's Catholic High School in...

Robert Ray passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The family is being cared for by Crawford Funeral Home - Jerseyville.

ANGEL LEONIDAS (AVIN) SORIANO, de 72 años, residente de Hialeah, Florida, falleció el 8 de abril de 2026 en Ocala, Florida. Ángel nació el 14 de junio de 1954 en la República Dominicana, hijo de Alcides Soriano y Melania Adminda Velázquez. Desde joven aprendió el valor del trabajo duro, una...

Aug 4, 1944 - Apr 13, 2026 Mr. Thomas Franklin "Paw" Schmidt, 81, of Jonesboro, AR, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026. Born on August 4, 1944, in Pocahontas, AR, Tom lived a life marked by dedication to his family, faith, and a remarkable career in aviation. Tom graduated from St. Paul's...

John A. Hogan February 9, 1938 -April 13, 2026 South Pittsburg, TN John A. Hogan, 88, of New Hope, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at a local hospital. He was born in Chattanooga, TN, on February 9, 1938, and was a lifelong resident of New Hope. From a young age, John dedicated...

John “Corky” Jurkovich, 65, of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed away on April 12, 2026, at The Lodge at Fairway Forest, where he had been receiving compassionate care, surrounded by those who loved him. He was born June 22, 1960, at Providence Hospital in Wallace, Idaho, to John and Bernadine...

William "Bill" J. Kridlo, 70, of Annville (formerly of Pittston), passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 at home. He was born June 2, 1955 to the late William "Tricky" and Sophie (Rebovich) Kridlo. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Darla G. (Snyder) Kridlo. Bill worked for Verizon as a...

James (Mike) Michael Whisnant passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Sossoman Funeral Home - Morganton.

Gary Greene, 68, of the Buladean community in Bakersville, North Carolina, passed away on April 15, 2026. Gary was born on September 28 at Spruce Pine Community Hospital to the late Floyd and Mildred Tipton Greene. He spent his life in Mitchell County and was a man known for his strong work...

Doloris Irene Eneix, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home on April 13, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born on August 20, 1937, in Flint, Michigan to George and Doris (Keene) Price. On May 14, 1960, she married the love of her life, Alvin Eneix, in Davison, Michigan. They shared...

Raymond William Funkhouser, III, 49, of Wardensville, WV, died on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at his home. He was born on December 15, 1976, the son of the late Raymond W. Funkhouser, Jr. and Jane Elizabeth Ashwell Funkhouser. Raymond was an Automotive Mechanic at Interstate Truck Service in...

Feb 9, 1938 - Apr 13, 2026 John A. Hogan, 88, of New Hope, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at a local hospital. He was born in Chattanooga, TN, on February 9, 1938, and was a lifelong resident of New Hope. From a young age, John dedicated his life to helping others. He began...

Mildred Powell Birden passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026. The family is being cared for by Robinson Family Funeral Home.

Randall M. Flom passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The family is being cared for by Range Funeral Home - Virginia.

WRIGHT - Keith Andrea Wright was born Jan. 5, 1962, in Folkston, Ga., to the late Johnny James Wright and Evelyn Dawson Wright. He attended the public schools of Charlton County and graduated from Charlton County High School in the class of 1977. He was a skilled basketball player for the...

Timothy Ivan Mattheiss, age 73, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on April 15, 2026, after a long fight against Parkinson’s Disease. He was born November 25, 1952 in Pensacola, Florida, to Bill and Opal Mattheiss. Tim attended Pensacola Technical High School then George Stone. He worked for ten...

Robert Ervin Schultz passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The family is being cared for by Muehl Boettcher Funeral Home.

Benjamin Price, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The family is being cared for by Hardy Funeral Home.

With his daughter grateful to have been by his side in his final moments, Thomas Howard Schierl, age 86, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Brewster Village in Appleton, Wisconsin. He was born January 5, 1940, in Neenah to the late Howard A. and Genevieve E. (Kainz) Schierl. Growing up...

William Silas Buchanan Sr., age 84, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Born on October 22, 1941, in Bryson City, North Carolina, he was the son of Silas Alfred Buchanan and Ella May Headen Buchanan. William was a man who found deep joy in life’s simple,...

Today is a good day. Jameson Owen Finney died on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the age of 20. Born on October 21, 2005, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Jameson grew up in Katy, Texas, before moving to Aiken in 2020. A graduate of South Aiken High School, he furthered his education at Aiken Technical...

James “Keith” Welch, 89, of Galesburg, died at 11:38 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2026, at home with his children by his side. He was born August 23, 1936, in Macon, Missouri, the son of Lawrence S. and Mildred M. (Moss) Welch. He married Mary A. Wenzel on January 8, 1966, in Hart, Minnesota. She...

Miguel Aponte-Ortiz passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Howard Funeral Home - Ludowici.

H L Humphries Jr., 67 of Fort Worth, Texas passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. A visitation with his family will be held from 12 - 1:30 PM, Friday, April 17, 2026 at Heartland Funeral Home in Early, with Graveside services to follow at Eastlawn Memorial Park in Early at 2:00 PM. H L was born...

Steven Dean Dorland passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The family is being cared for by McNeil Funeral Home - Sneedville.

In Loving Memory of Anthony Alexander Sanchez April 2, 1970 – April 4, 2026 Born in Los Angeles CA to Richard and MaryHelen Sanchez. Anthony grew up in Whittier CA until the family moved to Albuquerque NM in 1981. Anthony was a devoted son, brother, nephew, cousin, friend and most of all...

Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch Michael “Mike” Dean Ball, 74, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Friends are invited to a visitation with the family on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home of Olive...

Dora Alicia Carmona, de 83 años y nacida en Nuevo Laredo, entró en el descanso eterno el 11 de abril de 2026, falleciendo pacíficamente rodeada de su amada familia. Dora Alicia Carmona nació en Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, el 1 de diciembre de 1942. Fue allí donde...

Terry Lee Auchtung passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The family is being cared for by Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care - Madison/Monona.

Kevin Spencer Crane, 61, a lifelong resident of Orange, Virginia, passed away on April 13, 2026, surrounded by the memories of a life lived with spirit and heart. Born on March 27, 1965, in Charlottesville, he was the son of the late Ernest F. and Peggy Newman Crane. Kevin’s journey began at...

Richard “Dickie” Anderson, a lifelong resident of Zionsville, Indiana died on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Majestic Care of Carmel, just a few days short of his 71st birthday after a short battle with cancer. Born on April 16, 1955, Richard lived a long and full life despite several...

Stephen Philip Thomas, 43, of Summerfield, Florida, passed away on April 10, 2026. He was born on February 8, 1983, in Jonesboro, Georgia. Stephen was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Ward and his stepson, Chris Cato. A skilled brick mason by trade, Stephen took great pride in his work and...

Michael A. Terlecki Sr. passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Edward P Kanai Funeral Home.

Perry Bruce Chandler, 66, of Asheville, NC, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. Born July 19, 1959, in Asheville, NC, he was the son of the late Laddy and Annie Mae Chandler. He attended Charles D. Owen High School and worked most of his life as an...

Edward F. 'Eddie' Balliet Edward F. "Eddie" Balliet, 85, of Allentown, formerly a long time resident of Unionville, Penn Forest Township, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in the Whitehall Manor, Whitehall. He was the husband of Clara E. (Knappenberger) Balliet. They were married for 62...

Max Morgan, 90, died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family on April 7, 2026, in Boise, ID at St. Alphonsus Hospital. Max Morgan was born on November 22, 1935, in Savage, North Carolina, to Mildred Bryant and Elton Morgan. After his parents divorced early in his life, Max was raised by his...

Reagan Neal Osborne, age 20, of Clarksville, TN, and a junior at Austin Peay State University, passed away on April 9, 2026. Preceded in death by his great grandfather, Almon Lovel Johnson; great-grandmothers, Mary Davis and Floy Eleanor Johnson; great-great aunt, Nell Pinkerton; great-great...

Lawrence Gilliland passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. The family is being cared for by Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home.

Jack Clifford Stone passed through the veil in Pocatello, Idaho, on Friday April 10, 2026, into the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and loving members of his family and special friends who have gone before. Jack was born September 29, 1936, in Aberdeen, Idaho, to Clifford Edgar and Hilva...

David F. Williams passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. The family is being cared for by Apfel Wolfe Funeral Home - Janesville.

Frederick W. Spedden, Jr. passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The family is being cared for by Thomas Funeral Home, P.A. - Cambridge.

Gilbert F. Rua 1948 - 2026 Springfield Gilbert F. Rua, 77, of Springfield, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and other family members on April 8, 2026, in Springfield, MA. Gilbert was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts to Abilio Rua and Laura (Belval) Rua on...

Fort Atkinson, WI - Jubal Jeffrey Bischoff, 28, of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2026. Jubal was born on October 18, 1997, to Jeffrey and Sarah (nee Ulrich) Bischoff in Watertown, Wisconsin. He was baptized on November 2, 1997, and confirmed in the Lutheran faith...

Bluffton - Mark E. Schaufelberger, 59 of Bluffton, passed away Saturday afternoon April 11, 2026, surrounded by his family, at the Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. Mark was a 1985 graduate of Hicksville High school in Ohio. Early in his career he worked as a Large Equipment Mechanic for several...

Helen Lina Stadlbauer was born on March 28, 1936, in Diesenbach, Germany, to Georg and Theresia Stadlbauer. She quietly passed away on March 17, 2026, just days before her 90th birthday. Helen came to the United States as a German War Bride and hit the ground running. One of her proudest moments...

Darel Edgar Pride passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The family is being cared for by Sunset Funeral Service - Trochu Funeral Chapel.