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...

“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...

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...

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....

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...

Thomas Parker Mason 07/13/1991 - 04/03/2026 Thomas Parker Mason, passed away peacefully on Friday, the 3rd of April 2026. Parker was born on the 13th of July 1991, to Holly Harris Mason and Thomas Patrick Mason. He was 34 years of age. Parker attended River Oaks Baptist School in Houston from...

Benedict, Patricia N. "Pat" passed away at the Moffitt Cancer Center on April 6, 2026. She was born on July 7, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, the eldest daughter of Michael A. and Amanda S. Namey. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Sue; and her brother, Michael. Pat is survived by...

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,...

Helen Harding Engen, 86, of Spokane, WA, passed away on March 23, 2026. Born June 17, 1939, to Esther Fowler and Samuel Macensky, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Lycoming College, a Master's degree from Whitworth College, and spent 20+ years teaching first and second...

Roberson (nee Reeves), Lynn Marie It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Lynn Roberson on April 10, 2026. Lynn was 78 years old. Lynn was born in St. Petersburg and attended Pinellas County schools. She also attended Pinellas Park Beauty School. After graduating, she found her...

Michael Gately Richards passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. - Silver Spring.

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...

Gregory John McHugo Strafford, VT - Gregory John McHugo, 77, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, with his family by his side. A person of deep thought and quick wit, Greg's life was anchored in the Vermont soil and a lifelong devotion to his family. Born in Barre on November 24, 1948, to...

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

Franklin Eugene Metz Aiken, SC — Franklin Eugene Metz passed away peacefully at his home in Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC on April 10, 2026. Gene was born in Greenville, SC on March 27, 1934 to James Lorenzo Metz and Azleen Hughes Metz. He attended elementary and high school in Anderson, SC....

Jack Topchik, 80, of Frederick, MD, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on April 15, 2026. Jack was born on October 10, 1945 in New York to Lillian and Joseph Topchik. He grew up in Passaic, NJ, where he worked as a paperboy-an experience that sparked his lifelong passion for...

John A. Mraz Born: September 26, 1937 in Joliet, IL Died: April 15, 2026 in Joliet, IL Age 88. At rest April 15, 2025 at Lightways Hospice following a brief illness. Born on September 26, 1937 to Steven and Ann (Gaspich) Mraz in Joliet. John graduated from Joliet Township High School and the...

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...

Mary Catherine McBride Mt Pleasant — Mary Catherine McBride, who recently celebrated her 85th birthday surrounded by family and friends, passed away peacefully in her residence in Mt. Pleasant, SC on March 13, 2026, entering eternal rest with her Lord. Mary Catherine was born in Philadelphia, PA...

Paul R. Hess Born: June 30, 1946 in Elmhurst, IL Died: April 15, 2026 in Sterling, IL Paul R. Hess, age 79, of Sterling, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. Paul was born June 30, 1946 in Elmhurst, IL, the son of Roy and Gladys (Witmer)...

Betty Louise Steinke Born: December 5, 1936 in Oakland, Illinois Died: April 14, 2026 in Sterling, Illinois Betty Louise (née Garrison) Steinke, 89, of Sterling, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at CGH Medical Center. Betty was born December 5, 1936 in Oakland, Illinois, to...

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...

Edith Fielden Tinnes Aiken, SC — Edith Fielden Tinnes August 28, 1944 – April 3, 2026 Magic. That is the word that many who have known Edith have used to describe her. Edith was born in Houston, Texas to Virgil and Estelle Fielden. Her father was a Baptist preacher, so the family moved around...

HOTSCHILT Kay Josephine Died peacefully at home after a short illness on 16 March 2026. Aged 84 years Late of Cambridge Park. Formerly of Grafton. Beloved sister Ian (dec) and Marie and aunt of Andrew, John, Janine and Steve. Much loved and respected by all whose lives she touched in her long...

A celebration of life will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026 at the Cain-Cochran Hall at Hinds Community College. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 - 2:30. The Service will also be at Cain-Cochran Hall beginning at 3:00. Dr. Vernon Clyde Muse, age 96 won The Final Game in an...

Glen R. Pawlitzke passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Boston Funeral Home & Crematory.

Audrey D. Kelley (Hawkes) passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The family is being cared for by Hallett Funeral Home.

Mary Margaret Neikirk Mary Margaret Neikirk was born November 30, 1946, in Big Spring, Texas, to Charles and Dorotha Neikirk. She died January 14, 2026, in Santa Fe, NM. She is preceded in death by her parents. Mary is survived by her siblings, nieces, nephews, and many grandnieces and...

NELSON, Jacqueline Mrs. Jacqueline "Jackie" W. Nelson, age 95 of Jonesboro, passed away April 12, 2026. Mrs. Nelson retired after teaching for 38 years with the last teaching district being the Clayton County Board of Education. Mrs. Nelson was a longtime member of Jonesboro First United...

Ruth Massey August 31, 1933 - April 14, 2026 Willie Ruth Compton Massey, 92, a resident of Dothan, AL, passed away at Southeast Health in Dothan on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Funeral services for Ruth will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18th, from the Chapel of Turners Funeral Home with...

William (Bill) Stevens, 81, passed away April 5th 2026 in The Woodlands, TX. Born in Painfeild, NJ on August 9th, 1944, Bill lived a life rooted in faith and serving the church. Bill enjoyed boating, fishing, being by the ocean, watching the news, and studying the Bible. He has a Bachelor's...

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...

Robert Ernesti passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The family is being cared for by Stokely Funeral Home - West Point.

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...

Stephen Kurtz Northampton, MA - Stephen Kurtz, age 83 of Northampton, MA, passed away peacefully on April 10th, 2026 surrounded by family. Stephen was born in 1942 in Philadelphia, PA to singer/performer parents, Jacob and Mae Kurtz. His beloved "little" brother, Alan, came along in 1944. Alan...

Myra Dawn (Hazel) Garrett, 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on March 30, 2026, in Richmond, Virginia. Born on March 10, 1936, in Marked Tree, Arkansas, she lived a long and meaningful life marked by love, dedication, and resilience. Myra pursued her education at the...

Fr. Patrick J. Burns, S.J., was called to eternal life on April 13, 2026 in Wauwatosa, WI. He was 93 years old, a Jesuit for 75 years and a priest for 62 years. Born in Milwaukee, he entered the Society of Jesus in 1950 and taught at Marquette University High School (1958-1960). After ordination...

Betty Sue Davis, 82, of Gilmer, Texas, was born on June 4, 1943, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Wilburn Ellison and Ovie Jewell McCarver Ellison and passed from this life on April 14, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas, surrounded by her family. Betty married Dell Davis on February 22, 1963. She taught...

Richard Michael Hepburn enjoyed life like few others, right up to his death on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at age 93. He died at home at The Addison of Woodbourne Senior Living in Levittown, PA. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Richard was the son of the late Charles and Loretta (Bolwell) Hepburn and...

Maria Guadalupe “Lupita” Trevino, 75, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas. Lupita was born in Edinburg, Texas on a Wednesday, November 1, 1950 to Manuel Guzman and Emilia Zuniga Guzman. She is preceded in death by her...

Beloit, WI - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mary Janet (Bartell) Johnson, 91, of Beloit, WI, who departed this life on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Our House Assisted Living. Mary was born on August 21, 1934 in Superior, WI, the daughter of Frank and Corrine...

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...

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 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2026 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Bro. David Adkins and Bro. Eric Adkins officiating. Burial will...

NOVOGRATZ--Robert Martin. Robert Martin Novogratz, Bob, the Big Man, Pops, was not the loudest man in any room he entered. But he was, by all accounts, one of the best. A decorated Army colonel, College Football Hall of Famer, and the quiet moral center of an enormous and devoted family, Bob died...

Quisenberry-Casey (Wilkes Stephens), Marian Leona (1932-2026) Local Educator: A Modern – Day Phoenix Mrs. Marian Wilkes Stephens Quisenberry Marian Wilkes, a native of Dayton, OH, married and became a mother at a very young age. It may have appeared that failure would be her destiny, but out of...