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...

JANET E. DIETEL May 2, 1948 - April 14, 2026 It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Janet E. Dietel on April 14, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on May 2, 1948, in San Antonio, Texas Janet was the beloved daughter of J. Fred...

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...

Sep 27, 2025 Janet Daisy Reynolds passed away September 27, 2025, at the age of 84. A celebration of her life will be held on May 16, 2026, at The Woman's Club of Spokane, 1428 W 9th Ave, from 1:00 to 3:00. She is survived by her husband, Edward Reynolds, and her daughter, Jennifer, both of...

Judy was born May 7, 1939 in Denver, Colorado. She grew up with her parents, Jerome John and Ada Fern (Mundell) Williams along with her brother Jerome Joseph. Her favorite memories included summers on the farm in Colorado with her grandparents Roy Donald and Diora Grace Spindle Mundell. Judy...

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...

Matthew J. Miller, 58, of Fort Wayne, died Sunday April 19, 2026 at Lutheran Hospital. Matt was born in Fort Wayne on January 20, 1968, the son of (the late) Samuel J. and Nola K. “Kathleen” Miller. He graduated from Wayne High School and continued his studies at Purdue University,...

Mary Roberta Crocker Mary Roberta Crocker (née Beebe), of Tolland, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 81 years old. Born on March 9, 1945, in East Hartford, Connecticut, to Robert and Mary (née Bragg) Beebe, Mary dedicated herself to...

4/15/2026 Dolores Rose Wilson of Nokomis, Florida was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 28, 1927 and passed away on April 15, 2026 at the age of 98. She moved to the Venice area in 1947 from Willougby, Ohio where she attended Riverside Elementary, John Marhsall Jr. High School both in Cleveland...

Anne Marie Malemes 10/30/1933 - 04/18/2026 Anne Marie Malemes (Anne Marie Kritselis), aged 92, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, in Garland, Texas. Born on October 30, 1933, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Anne lived a remarkable life filled with dedication to her family and a passion for...

Joye Lucas, 96 Joye Ann Mott Lucas was born on October 23, 1929, the day the U.S. stock market crashed, in Spokane, Washington to parents Mary and Galen Mott, and passed away at home in Moses Lake, Washington on December 19, 2025. Many residents of Moses Lake will remember her as a joyful and...

Janet Louise Carlson entered the courts of heaven peacefully on March 24th 2026 at the age of 97. She lived a vibrant life up until her final few days here on earth and spent her last hours with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren by her side, bestowing her blessings on each one....

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...

Russell Lloyd Barbee, age 40, of Schertz, Texas, passed away Sunday April 19, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. Russell was born on March 10, 1986 in Charleston, South Carolina, a son of Philip Barbee and the late Donna Johnston Barbee. Russell was a military brat, moving from South Carolina to North...

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...

Nadene June (Ellsworth) Lake, 91, beloved wife of Lafayette “Lee” Lake, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Hartford Hospital. A woman of boundless spirit and lifelong dedication to others, she leaves behind a legacy of education, community service, and deep family devotion. Born...

“Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”  Psalm 37:3 Marshall Henry York, Sr. was born on February 24, 1932, in Brazoria, Texas, as the...

Patricia Ann Malletz, 86, of Wellsboro, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. She was born on October 29, 1939, in Rochester, N.Y., to James and Molly Neilon, the youngest of six children. She built a life defined by resilience, curiosity, and a deep commitment to learning. Widowed at 43, she...

COX MARGARET ELIZABETH Our family would like to express their most sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind messages of sympathy following the peaceful death of Margaret aged 93 at her own home. A special thanks to Helen for her support. A loving mother, grandmother...

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...

Jun 5, 1934 - Mar 20, 2026 Carolyn Reed of Spokane passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on March 20, 2026, at her home in the Rockwood Retirement Community at South Hill. Carolyn Jean Walters was born in Toledo, Ohio, on June 5, 1934, to her parents, Ted and Bertha Walters. The family also...

Anna Mae McIlhargey-Kontur November 05, 1954 - April 20, 2026 Anna Mae McIlhargey-Kontur, age 71, of West Toledo, peacefully passed away on April 20, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Anna was born November 5, 1954, in Toledo, to John and Jessie (Mellon) McIlhargey. A 1973 graduate of Cardinal...

Reba Sims Hull died peacefully at Still Hopes Retirement Community on Sunday, April 19, 2026, after a long illness. She was born January 6, 1932, in Columbia, SC to Winnie Reba Hiers Sims and James Farr Sims. Reba was deeply loved by many as a gentle, giving and faithful wife, mother,...

Barbara E. Raymond, 86, of Gig Harbor, Washington and formerly of Mt. Pleasant and Fairfield, IA, died Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Gig Harbor Court in Gig Harbor. Barbara Ellen Raymond was born July 12, 1939 near Selma, rural Van Buren County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Albert E. and Keo M....

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...

Duane Donald Andreas passed away April 17, 2026. The world has lost a visionary, educator, reader, card enthusiast, nature lover, friend, and a great father. He lived with a laugh on his lips. His two favorite idioms were “Never let the truth get in the way of a good story “ and “Every day is a...

James "Tate" Edward Taylor Born: August 19, 1945 in Wilmington, IL Died: April 19, 2026 in Streator, IL James "Tate" E. Taylor, 80 of Streator passed away Sunday (April 19, 2026) at his home surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be held Monday (Apr. 27th) from 10AM until 12noon at the...

Betty Geks Calow Pearl Mary Elizabeth Geks "Betty" of Calow has passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital on March 30, 2026, aged 92 years. Born in Chesterfield, Betty was raised in Hollingwood. She was a dress maker and needlework and embroidery teacher. Besides dress making, Betty was a bee...

“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...

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...

Jaimi Shaw Blackham Sowby passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026 due to lingering health conditions brought on by brain cancer (Glioblastoma). She was born on April 6, 1977 (a birthdate she shared with her Dad) in Seattle, Washington, to Col. Benjamin T. Blackham and Sally Elizabeth Briggs...

Dinah Marie Galloway, adored and admired teacher, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, neighbor and friend, died quietly in her sleep early in the morning of April 6, 2026, in the home she loved, with her daughter beside her. She had just turned 80. Born Dinah Marie Dooley on March 1, 1946, in...

Odessa - Hazel Lou (Adams) Stone, 89, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026. She was born on September 27, 1936, in Eastland, Texas, to Rayford Howard Adams and Hazel Lounette Howell. In early childhood, her family was later joined by her stepfather, Marlin Leonard Spindle,...

Miranda Phipps Godwin Lotz died on April 16, 2026 at Friends Homes Guilford, Greensboro, NC Miranda (Mandy) was born on November 10, 1936 in Jackson Mississippi, to Louise (Craven) and Harvey Godwin. Following graduation from Guilford College, University of Pittsburgh and Peabody College, she...

Marnie E. Moore passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The family is being cared for by Routsong Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Kettering.

Frances Sutter passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The family is being cared for by Mentley Funeral Home - Gowanda.

Carol Hallworth “KIT” and “SWEET Carol” passed away peacefully at home in Goffstown on April 19 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Carol was born on June 25th, 1942 in Providence Rhode Island. Grew up in Seekonk, MA and Lived in Acton and Westport MA....

  Lillian Cecelia Haynes Jordan, age 93, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 13, 2026 peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her 5 children.  She was born March 26, 1933 in Goldsboro, NC and lived in Louisiana, Texas, Delaware, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia throughout her life...

BROTHER IRENÉE CHABOT, S.C., 90, a Brother of the Sacred Heart and a resident of North Smithfield, Rhode Island, since 2020, passed into eternal life at St. Antoine's Residence (Nursing Home) on Friday, April 17, 2026. Brother Irenée was born Joseph Raymond Irenée Chabot, on September 15, 1935,...

With great gratitude and sorrow, we announce the death of Mary McManus Sullivan, who died peacefully on April 18, 2026. A world traveler, community activist, polyglot, fierce debater, pie baker extraordinaire, and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Mary lived a full and adventurous life and...

Linda Lee Felton, 82, of Boyne City, Michigan passed away surrounded by her family on April 22, 2026. Linda was defined by her vibrant spirit, her dedication to the Boyne City community, and her unwavering love for family. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth and laughter and lived her life with...

Katherine Carol (McDonough) Savage, 81, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, following a courageous journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in South Boston, MA (Southie), Kathy eventually made her home in Dracut, Massachusetts, in 1975, where she built a life centered around family,...

Sean Robert Seligman, 63, of Centerton, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2026, at UAMS in Little Rock. He was born March 5, 1963, in St. Louis, Missouri. Sean was preceded in death by his parents, David Arthur Seligman Jr. and Rosalee Farmer Seligman. He is survived by his beloved...

Patricia Ann Simpson passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The family is being cared for by Heritage Funeral Chapel - Peoria.

Loading Alfred Cornelius (Fred) Ryder III, 82, a third generation Winter Haven resident, died peacefully at home on April 19, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of a life well lived. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose steady presence and kind spirit touched...

John Charles Wustman, 95, of Urbana entered his eternal rest on Thursday, April 16, 2026 after a brief illness. John was a devoted husband, father, brother, friend and teacher who now joins his beloved wife Nancy in heaven. His smile and positive outlook will be missed by all who knew him. John...