Obituaries

Judith Kay Heilala

1938 - May 3, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Judy Heilala, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, on May 3, 2026, at her home in Friendship Village.Born on October 14, 1938, in Solon Springs, Wisconsin, the daughter of Gust and Engrid Freid.Judy graduated as valedictorian from St. Croix High School in Wisconsin. She then…

Francis Joseph Rendler

Feb 14, 1937 - May 2, 2026

Francis Joseph Rendler, of Union Gap, Washington, passed peacefully, in his home, surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday May 2, 2026. He was 89 years old.Francis is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary Louise (Lou) Rendler, his two daughters, Christine Dietz (Jeff) and Kimberly Doolittle (Jack), 7 grandchildren (Bianca…

Dean Patrick Jordan

Jun 3, 1969 - Apr 29, 2026

Dean Patrick Jordan unexpectedly passed away April 29, 2026 at Bethesda Hospital East in Boynton Beach, FL, while receiving care for an unrelated medical condition. Dean, just 56 years old when he departed this life, was born June 3, 1969 to Maggie Schultz (née Moscatelli) and John Walker Jordan III of Maple Shade, NJ.Dean excelled…

Steven Forshey

Sep 7, 1951 - Apr 27, 2026

Steven Robert Forshey, 74 years old, Passed away on April, 2026, in Surprise Arizona. He was the husband of Nadiya Forshey and they shared 26 years of marriage together.Born in Chicago, Illinois. He was the son of Robert and Marie Forshey. He attended Grand Island High School in New York in the mid 1960s. He…

Diane Carleton

Jan 22, 1956 - Apr 27, 2026

Diane Marie Carleton, lovingly known as Di, Grammi Di and “Ma” passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, in California after a brief battle with cancer. Born on January 22, 1956, Diane spent her life sharing her generous spirit, and finding joy in both her Boston roots and her life in sunny California.Diane was a…

Larry L. VanSickle

Dec 21, 1944 - Apr 25, 2026

Larry Lee VanSickle, age 81, passed away on April 25, 2026. He was born on December 21, 1944, in Macon, Missouri, to Mildred Lamberson Gill and Loren VanSickle and was raised in Kansas City.Larry attended the University of Missouri for approximately one year before proudly serving his country in the United States Air Force during…

Kathleen Frances Dunn

Jun 4, 1950 - Apr 20, 2026

With deep sorrow, but with faith in God's promise of eternal life, we celebrate the life of Kathleen Frances "Kitty" Dunn, born Kathleen Frances Darche and formerly Kathleen Frances Smith, who peacefully entered the presence of her Lord on April 20, 2026, at the age of 75.Born in June 1950 in Pekin, Illinois, Kitty was…

Larry Hewitt

Dec 1, 1949 - Apr 17, 2026

Larry Ray Hewitt was born on December 1st, 1949 in North Platte, Nebraska and moved to heaven on April 17th, 2026 while at home in San Antonio, Texas. In his lifetime he was a husband, a father, a grandfather, a great-grandfather, an employee, a business owner and a friend. He worked as a truck driver,…

Myron Aycock

Mar 28, 1938 - Apr 17, 2026

Mr. Myron Aycock passed away on April 17, 2026. Cremation services are currently pending with Smart Cremation at this time. 

Joe Wayne Thomas

Jul 30, 1939 - Apr 10, 2026

Joe Wayne Thomas, 86, known affectionately to most as "Honey," entered his eternal rest on April 10, 2026. Born on July 30, 1939, in Olney, Illinois, Joe was the 9th of 14 children born to Evert Victor and Emma Jane Thomas. He led a life marked by dedication, kindness, wit and an unyielding spirit that…