Tributes to Professors & Academics

Joan Bartlett Roche, 94, of Napa, California, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, surrounded by the family she cherished. She was born in Martinez, California, on January 18, 1932, to Charles Alley and Miriam Ervine Alley. She grew up in Martinez, graduated from Alhambra High School and went...

Suzanne "Sue" Mae Felker Born: April 12, 1931 in Chicago, IL Died: April 10, 2026 in Rochelle, IL Suzanne Mae (nee Billig) Felker, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, at her home in Rochelle, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family. Sue was born on April 12, 1931, in Chicago,...

JoAnn (Joby) Johnson, 84, left this earth and entered Heaven on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Visitation will be at Metrocrest Funeral Home from 10-12pm Thursday, April 16th in Carrollton, Texas. Graveside service will follow at 2:00pm at Restland Cemetery in Dallas. Joby was born February 25, 1942...

Sister Marian Smith, CHM Born: September 7, 1928 Died: April 11, 2026 Sister Marian Smith, CHM, 97, died April 11, 2026, at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center, Johnston, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center, Our Lady of Peace Chapel, on Thursday, April 16, 3:30 p.m....

September 28, 1951 - April 13, 2026 Charlotte, North Carolina - Kathy Lea Montgomery passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina, after a long and stubborn fight with Alzheimer's—one she handled with far more grace than the disease deserved. She was born on September 28,...

Ennis, Julia Byrne Bonaparte NISKAYUNA - Julia Byrne Bonaparte Ennis, a beloved wife, mother, sister and teacher, passed away peacefully in Niskayuna, N.Y., on November 7, 2025, with her family by her side. Julia had lived fully while coping with Uveal Melanoma for over four years. She was 54....

Edward "Ed" Lee Worthen, 64, passed away suddenly, on Saturday, March 28th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and love that impacted countless lives. Born on January 6, 1962, in Spokane, WA, to Wayne and Gail Worthen. He grew up in Springdale, WA transferring to Waterville High...

Memorial services for William Suss will be held Saturday, April 25 at 1p.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church 9055 Atlin Drive, Juneau, AK 99801. A reception will follow at 3170 Noel Ave Juneau, AK 99801. William Francis Suss was born in Tacoma, WA on August 6, 1936 to William Fredrick and...

Klein, Joan Conerty 73, Land O' Lakes, passed away on April 14, 2026. Blount and Curry - Carrollwood

Lynn F. Kukuck Born: September 21, 1938 Died: April 10, 2026 Lynn F. Kukuck, age 87, of Kankakee passed away Friday, April 10, 2026 at Miller Health Care Center in Kankakee. He was born September 21, 1938 in Kankakee, the son of Francis and Margaret (Sauer) Kukuck. Lynn married Lana Basler on...

Sister Frances (formerly Sister M. Antoinette) Lauranzano, 100, a Sister of Mercy for 78 years, died April 13, 2026 at Warde Senior Living, Windham, New Hampshire. A native of Beverly, Massachusetts, she was one of ten children of the late Natale and Colomba (Marcucci) Lauranzano. Sister Frances...

Gary Sparks Sr. Hillsborough, NH - Gary Spencer Sparks Sr. of Hillsborough NH passed away peacefully on April 9th holding the hands of his wife, daughter and son. Even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart was a beacon of light to everyone that knew him. Gary grew...

Harold Kulungian Hadley, MA - Harold H. Kulungian, 90, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at The Elaine Center Nursing Home, Hadley, MA. Harold was born in Worcester, son of the late David and Zevart (Assarian) Kulungian. Harold was predeceased by his brother, John Kulungian, and sisters,...

Susan Madge Williams, 84 Susan Madge (Myklebust) Williams, 84, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026. Susan was born on June 4, 1941, in The Dalles, Oregon, to Theodore Bernard and Juanita T. "Sue" Myklebust. She was raised in Eastern Washington and graduated from Ephrata High School in...

Daryl Lane 07/03/1940 - 04/04/2026 Daryl Lane was born in 1940 and grew up in Yuba City, California. Upon graduating from high school, he earned degrees from the University of San Francisco, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and the University of New Mexico. In the early 1960s Daryl was one...

Kaminer Quinn Charleston — Kaminer Haislip Quinn, loving wife of Matthew Kyle Quinn, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the age of 46. Internationally known as a gifted artist and brilliant silversmith, but to those she held dear, she was most notably a devoted wife,...

Lawson, Rosemond A. NEW SCOTLAND - Rosemond Ann Lawson, 92, formerly of Voorheesville, passed away peacefully in the Teresian House Nursing Care Center, in Albany, on Saturday, April 11, 2026, after a brief illness. Daughter of the late Peter and Mary Deitz LoBello, she was born on May 7, 1933,...

Ann Marie Davis, 88 1937 - 2026 Salem - Ann Marie (Richardson) Davis, 88, loving mother, aunt, grandmother, and devoted friend, passed away in Ashburn, Virginia on March 21, 2026, after a long life filled with adventure. She epitomized the phrase "never met a stranger." Ann was born in Salem,...

Dick (Richard) Jensen, 81, of Waverly, IA, peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on April 10, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. He was a devoted Christian man who always kept God and his family as his priorities. Dick was born in Cedar Falls, Iowa to Herman and Arlene Jensen on...

Joyce Ancavage Yarnot 1944 - 2026 Joyce Ancavage Yarnot, 81, of Manchester, devoted mother of Michael and Melissa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, (April 7). She was born on August 30, 1944, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph S. Ancavage and Lena Mossuto Ancavage. Joyce...

Leslie A. Wood September 29, 1953 - March 23, 2026 Leslie Ann (Rideout) Wood, 72, passed away peacefully March 23, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, surrounded by family. Born September 29, 1953, in Toledo, Ohio, she was the daughter of Lester and Frances (Korhumel) Rideout. She was preceded in...

Mary E. Travis passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The family is being cared for by William G. Miller & Son Funeral Home, Inc..

Laurence William Wilson, Jr. was born on March 21, 1930, at Cottage Hospital in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He grew up on Meadowbrook Street in Detroit, where he graduated from Detroit Southeastern High School. He was one of two children from the union of Laurence William Wilson Sr. and Beulah...

David J. Meloni, beloved teacher, coach, mentor, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 12, 2026. David graduated from Oakmont High School in 1953, where he was a standout halfback on the football team. He went on to attend North Carolina State University on a football scholarship,...

Christopher David Taylor was born in South Bend, IN on December 5, 1988, and passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2026, in Spring Hill, FL where he resided. He is survived by his mother Margaret Taylor (Tony (Jen) Shelton); father Tom Taylor (Tara); siblings, Ryan Taylor, Emily Miller (Joseph)...

Elizabeth Zirkle Jan 15, 1933 - Apr 5, 2026 Elizabeth "Widgee" Switzer Zirkle, 93, of Harrisonburg, died peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. Widgee was born on January 15, 1933, in Harrisonburg and was the daughter of the late George Frederick Switzer and Elizabeth Kemper Switzer. She was...

LEE, Ione Ione Coker Lee died on April 9, 2026, at home and in the company of her children and close family. She was 88 years old. Married to the late Dr. John E. Lee for sixty-three years, Ione was an attentive mother and a gracious hostess for many friends and innumerable discussion groups. She...

Jean Elizabeth Douglas February 1, 1933 - April 13, 2026 Jean Elizabeth Douglas, age 93, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at Pleasant Point Senior Living. She was born in Eau Claire, WI, February 1, 1933, daughter of the late James and Mildred Baker. Jean was employed by Racine Unified School...

William M. Metheny passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026. The family is being cared for by Smith Funeral Chapel-Laurel & Columbus.

Judy Kay Thode passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. The family is being cared for by Richardson Funeral Service.

John Richard Nelson was born on April 17, 1930, in Lamar, Colorado. He had vivid memories of growing up during the Dust Bowl. At 21, John fell in love with his wife of 71 years, Harriet Abbott, and settled down in Napa. He placed a high value on education and obtained a masters degree at...

Dran George Bradford Grand Blanc, Michigan 02/09/1936 - 01/31/2026 Dran George Bradford passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Brookdale Memory Care in Holly, MI, attended by the hospice care team. He was 89. He was born February 9, 1936, to George and Eileen (Carnagan)...

Doris Elaine DeLauter (Knott), devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and faithful friend, passed away on April 9, 2026. She carried the values of compassion and dedication throughout her life, touching the hearts of many, while leaving behind a legacy of generosity and unwavering...

Richard Harte "Dick" Steele, of Greensburg, was born on May 28, 1938, at Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg. He was 87 at his death on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. He was a son of the late Donald W. Steele and Anna Ruth Harte Steele Smith. Richard earned his bachelor's degree in education from...

Nancy Ellen Young, age 90, of Delaware, Ohio, was called home by the Lord on Monday, March 30, 2026. She was born on June 28, 1935, in Willoughby, Ohio to Henry Ortmann and Lucille M. (Walker) Ortmann. Nancy’s childhood years were spent in Mentor, Ohio where she graduated from Mentor High School...

Dick (Richard) Jensen August 18, 1944 - April 10, 2026 Dick (Richard) Jensen, 81, of Waverly, IA, peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on April 10, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. He was a devoted Christian man who always kept God and his family as his priorities. Dick was born...

Dr. Dwain Lee Eckberg Dr. Dwain Lee Eckberg–cardiologist, philosopher, author, and, in the truest sense, a Renaissance man–died Monday, April 13th, at Westminster Canterbury retirement community, with his wife of 65 years, Rebecca Hislop Eckberg, by his side. A graduate of Wheaton College, Dr....

Celebration of Life: Saturday April 18, 2026 @ 11 A.M. Public Viewing Friday April 17, 2026, 3 P.M.- 8 P.M. Murray Brothers Funeral Home Cascade Chapel Interment: Green Wood Cemetery Clarice E. McCleary was born September 12, 1928, in Aiken, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late...

Peggy Ann Gilbert, Miss Peggy or Mrs. Gilbert to her many students, died on March 31st, 2026 in Lodi, California, her hometown of 56 years and not staring at the ocean as she had always said she wanted to. Born in Sterling, Colorado in 1941 and raised in Stockton, California her 84 years of life...

Mullen, Joan Ferguson DELMAR - Joan Ferguson Mullen, 95, of Delmar, N.Y., died peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, on April 6, 2026. She was born on July 16, 1930, in New York, N.Y. Joan raised four children and was an "extra mother or grandmother" to many. She was a classical guitarist...

Charles L. Loubert passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The family is being cared for by Charles L. Stevens Funeral Home, Inc..

Margaret A. Bonthuis September 29, 1932 - April 12, 2026 Margaret (Hayden) Bonthuis, 93, of Sioux City, passed away on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12, 2026, at a local hospital surrounded by her family following a brief illness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April...

Billy Shelton It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Billy T. Shelton, age 87, of Oakville, CT, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Ann (Barone) Shelton. Billy was born August 22, 1938, in...

Ash Lorna Former teacher at Abbots Farm and Bawnmore. Beloved wife of the late Sid. Dearly loved mother of Christine, Gillian and David, and mother-in-law to Paul and Jill. Passed away peacefully on 26th March 2026, aged 90 years. The funeral service will take place on Friday 24th April 2026 at...

Jane A. Bruss January 7, 1941 - April 14, 2026 Jane A. Bruss was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on January 7, 1941, to Richard W. Norton and Grace (Hemsteger) Norton. She was an honor student at Mother of Mercy High School and graduated cum laude from the University of Cincinnati with a B.A. in...

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,...

Brian J Miller passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Janice Louise "Jan" (Baker) Bollish July 24, 1934 - April 12, 2026 Janice Louise "Jan" (Baker) Bollish passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, at the age of 91 in North Platte. Janice was born on July 24, 1934, in Ericson, Neb., to Ernest "Stanley" and Hilma Baker, the youngest of four...

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...

Joan Marie Fry (Buttercup), age 82 years, passed away April 2nd 2026 at Nampa, ID St. Alphonsus Hospital from heart and lung complications. She was surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born in Manhattan, New York on July 27th 1943 to William Joseph Cleary and Irene Rosamond Clearly...