Tributes to Professors & Academics

Anne Wall Miller Born: June 11, 1930 Died: March 26, 2026 Mesa, Arizona – Anne Wall Miller passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born on June 11, 1930, in East St. Louis, IL and spent her childhood years in Collinsville, IL. Anne went on to attend the...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lynda. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Glen Woodhead; her daughters, Melissa Woodhead and Katherine Johnson (William Johnson); her son, Patrick Woodhead (Larissa Woodhead); and her cherished grandson, Noah Johnson. She is...

May 27, 1941 - Apr 13, 2026 Larry Orlin Oty, born on May 27th, 1941, to Orville and Margaret Oty (Welch) in Spokane, WA, passed away April 13th with his family by his side. He graduated from North Central High School in 1959 and attended Eastern Washington College prior to joining the Navy in...

Thomas Annelin died on February 25, 2026 in Traverse City Michigan with family and dear companion, Deanna Noonan, at his bedside. He was born on January 26, 1949 in Marquette Michigan. Tom was the son of William and Marjorie (Tripp) Annelin. He lived for a short time in Pellston, MI. He grew up...

Carlos Alberto Montes Jr., a man of profound heart, unwavering tenacity, and a joyful spirit, passed away peacefully surrounded by the family he adored on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Born in Long Island, NY, and raised in Jamaica Queens, NY. Carlos eventually found his home and community in...

Lucille R. (Fici) Giso, 78 1947 - 2026 Peabody - Lucille R. (Fici) Giso, age 78, of Peabody, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. She was the devoted wife of Richard P. Giso, with whom she shared 57 years of marriage. Born and raised in the North End of Boston, she was the daughter of the late...

Jennifer Lynn LaBelle Temple, NH - Jennifer Lynn LaBelle, 55, of Temple, New Hampshire, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Catholic Medical Center, surrounded by her family and many dear friends. She was a beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished sister and daughter, and dedicated teacher...

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...

Lynn Gage South Barre, VT - Lynn Thompson Gage died on April 15, 2026 at the UVM Medical Center, unexpectedly. She was born July 14, 1939, in Teaneck, New Jersey to Gordon Thompson and Elizabeth McGairy. She attended Dumont High School and was a standout cheerleader. Lynn then attended Montclair...

“She quietly expected great things to happen to her, and no doubt that’s one of the reasons why they did.” — Zelda Fitzgerald Barbara Dean Ferrell Creekmore, 77, went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 16, 2026. She was born on June 28, 1948, in Amory, Mississippi – a town that would shape...

William R. Summer Aiken — William R. Summer, 85, of Aiken, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Born on November 13, 1940, in Newberry, South Carolina, he was the son of the late William and Sara Swittenberg Summer. He was a graduate of St. John's...

Jameely Karam Moore March 28, 1939 – April 18, 2026 Jameely Karam Moore, 87, of Edisto Island, South Carolina, beloved wife of Lieutenant Colonel Be Neely Moore, III, USAF, Retired, entered into eternal rest on April 18, 2026. Services will be held at 11:00, April 23, 2026 at New First Missionary...

Dixie Forsgren Whiting Born 05/05/1944 Died 12/09/2024 Dixie Forsgren Whiting, cherished mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away at the age of 80 in Ogden, Ut from complications of Alzheimer's on Dec. 9, 2024, leaving a void her family cannot fill. We miss her every day! Dixie's...

Albany, NY-Marylou Kelly Streznewski peacefully shuffled off her mortal coil on April 3, 2026, at the Schuyler Ridge nursing facility in Clifton Park, NY, at the age of 91. She was born to William and Hedwig, (née Krajeski) Kelly on June 13, 1934, in Trenton, NJ. She was awarded a scholarship to...

Lawrence Leroy Baker passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The family is being cared for by KRAVANYA FUNERAL HOME - BUNKER HILL.

Martin Jr. Paul Richard Martin Jr. May 15, 1943 April 12, 2026 Paul Richard Martin Jr. died peacefully at home in Colorado Springs on April 12, 2026, following an unexpected cardiac event. Per his wishes, there was cremation. He was a kind, generous, loving man with an amazing ability to turn...

LEPANTO - Earlene Blackwell Suthern, 80, of Lepanto, went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2026. She was born on Jan. 28, 1946, in Leachville, to Raymond and Pauline Morris Blackwell. Earlene devoted her life to faith, family, and service. She had a deep love for teaching and spent many years...

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,...

Bernice (Staniszewski) West died on Monday, April 20, 2026 in Somers, CT. She was born on November 10, 1926, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and was the daughter of the late Leon and Stella (Soldanski) Staniszewski. She leaves a son, Robert B. West, Jr., of Portland, Maine, and a daughter, Susan...

Wayne Alden Wriston, Sr., 100, of Oak Hill, WV passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on April 16, 2025, following a short illness. Wayne was born on August 14, 1925 in Kingston, WV. He is survived by his devoted wife, Patricia (Pat) Winston Wriston. Wayne and Pat were...

Vickie Buck, 46 Vickie Michelle Poston Buck, 46, was born on August 5, 1979, in Dillon Montana to Linda (McGrew) and Larry Poston. Vickie's personality is a reflection of the light she receives from our Lord, Jesus Christ. She is compassionate, intuitive, and purpose-driven; she has a deep desire...

Lorie Sue Knisely Apr 20, 2026 Fremont - Lorie Sue Knisely of Fremont, Indiana, passed away on April 20, 2026, at the age of 67. She was born on February 26, 1959. She shared nearly 48 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Mark, building a life centered on family, hard work, and community....

BERNARD KEITH ADKINS, 84, of Wayne, WV passed away Monday, April 13, 2026 at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2026 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Bro. David Adkins and Bro. Eric Adkins officiating. Burial will...

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...

Judith "Judy" P. Stebbins, 83 Judith Stebbins, "Judy", 83 of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. Judy was born in Spokane, Washington on a very snowy January 10,1943 to Reuben and Edith Pederson. She spent her school years in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho where she was active in...

Betty Purdy Griffin, age 85, of Anniston, Alabama, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026. Born on April 8, 1941, in Oxford, Alabama, Betty lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service. She dedicated 34 years to shaping young minds as an elementary school teacher, leaving a lasting...

Lois J. Mead Lois J. Mead was a remarkable woman: artist, teacher, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and cherished member of the community. Born Lois Jean Sikkema in Grand Rapids, Michigan at Butterworth Hospital on May, 17, 1923, she resided in Michigan nearly her...

Robert Bruce Grambo passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by Hawthorne Funeral Home and Memorial Park - Mount Vernon.

Funeral service for Mrs. Joan Brewster will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 24, 2026, at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Bro. Rick Burns and Bro. Chad Pinion officiating. Visitation will be Thursday 4-7 PM and Friday after 10 AM at Ligon & Bobo. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM...

Betty Heath Chester, 80, of Statesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully at Ogeechee Area Hospice on April 18, 2026. Born on November 30, 1945, in Statesboro, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Curtis R. Lee and Louise Deal Lee. Betty was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend whose...

Van Deusen, David FEURA BUSH - David O. Van Deusen, 78, died peacefully in the early morning hours of April 17, 2026. David's body failed, but the mischievous, twinkle in his eyes endures. It was his lungs that ultimately did David in, not his heart, never his heart. His heart was too big, too...

Peggy Hall passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by Corbeill Funeral Homes - Dayton.

Pamela Kay Garrison Buckley was born on June 12, 1952, to Richard G. Garrison and May Lou Roberts in Gainesville, Texas. She went to be with Jesus her Savior on April 17, 2026, in Midland, Texas. The oil industry brought her family to West Texas in 1953.She graduated from Andrews High School in...

Sue Harshman, 90, of Keystone passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Lutheran Hospital. She was the daughter of Guy O. Grove and Vera L. (Pinney) Grove. A graduate of Jackson Center High School in Wells County in 1953, Sue worked five years at the ASCS office in Bluffton. She later retired from...

Nancy Weatherman Hartsfield, a beloved educator, grandmother, and fifth generation native of the West Texas plains, passed from this world on April 20, 2026. Born on September 22, 1941, in Abilene , Texas, Nancy carried the values of her heritage and the warmth of her hometown throughout her...

Don Davis passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The family is being cared for by Simple Cremation Indianapolis.

William J. 'Bill' Woodring OLEAN - William J. "Bill" Woodring, of Division Street, passed away Wednesday (April 15, 2026). Bill was born Jan. 29, 1975, in Olean, and was the son of Millard R. "Woody" and Karen D. Foley Woodring. Bill was a 1995 graduate of Olean High School. He worked at McHone...

Dennis Emil William Clark passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The family is being cared for by Forrest & Taylor Funeral Home - Sutton.

On Thursday, April 16, 2026, Dr. Joseph Thaddeus "Doc" Cunningham, of Saxonburg, passed peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord, Jesus, at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Dr. Catherine Cunningham and Mark Wiser, in Shippenville, Pa. Dr. Cunningham was a respected educator, having...

Lois E. Woodward passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. The family is being cared for by Broadus-Raines Funeral Home.

Donald Jalowitz January 23, 1941 - April 20, 2026 Donald James Jalowitz, age 85, of Hayward, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home. He was born on January 23, 1941, in Ashland, Wisconsin, to John and Helen Jalowitz. He graduated from Cable High School, then Northland College with a...

Marlene Simms Cummins, age 91, of Troy, IL, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, IL. She was born on October 24, 1934, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Theodore and Mildred (née Groh) Simms. Marlene earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from McKendree College...

Donna Corine Allen was born in 1942 in Unionville, Missouri to Zora and Ruth Allen. She was the third of 8 children. One sister died as a baby and one brother died at 5 years old. So she grew up 3rd of 6 (3 girls and 3 boys) on a farm in Iowa. On May 14, 1961, she married the next door neighbor...

Marion, VA  Carrie Lucille "Lucy" (Armstrong) Rupard, age 85, of Marion, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord on April 20, 2026. Born on June 3, 1940, in Rich Valley, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Robert Armstrong, Sr. and Amanda (Coulthard) Armstrong. Lucy was preceded in...

Loading It is with great sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of John Thomas "Jay" Cavanaugh on March 31, 2026, in Punta Gorda, Florida. Jay was born in Malone, NY, on December 10, 1939, to Thomas Michael and Leona (Dumas) Cavanaugh. He spent his youth on the St. Lawrence...

Tara Victoria Bosler: January 12, 1983 - April 18, 2026 Tara Victoria Bosler of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, passed away suddenly after suffering a medical emergency. She was 43 years old. Tara was a seeker and a striver, always looking for ways to understand the world while trying to make it...

Leslie H. Reed (Atherton) passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The family is being cared for by Bekkering Ellis Funeral Home - Scotia.

JoAnn Zook Phillips, 97, passed peacefully away April 17th, 2026, and is now in the loving embrace of her Lord. She was born March 17th, 1929, in Indianapolis to parents Orville and Dora Lee Zook. JoAnn grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Arsenal Tech high school. She married the love of...

SERVICE INFORMATION: Mary L. Foster, 80, of Sidney, Iowa, and formerly of Tabor, Iowa, entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska, at the Josie Harper Hospice House. A memorial service will be held at the First Christian Church in Tabor, Iowa, on Friday, April 24,...

Mary Boone Lowry Ervin 11/11/1932 - 04/12/2026 Mary Boone Lowry Ervin, 93, passed away April 12, 2026, in Houston. Born in Laredo to Willis Edwards Lowry, MD and Ruby South Lowry, MD, she was a graduate of Martin High School, and after a year at Sullins College transferred to Southern Methodist...