Obituaries
Carol Ann Taylor
Mar 6, 1945 - Jan 6, 2024
Carol Ann Gartin Taylor March 6, 1945-January 6, 2024 Carol Taylor beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend gratefully went to meet our Heavenly Father on January 6, 2024. Carol was born on March 6, 1945 at Lucas County Hospital in Chariton, IA to John and Ora Gartin. From the beginning she…
Jimmy R Hughes
Oct 29, 1949 - Jan 6, 2024
Jimmy R Hughes, a beloved member of community and a dedicated truck driver, has passed away at the age of 74. Born on October 29, 1949, in Pisgah, Iowa, Jimmy spent his childhood in Magnolia, IA and Persia, IA. In his adult years, he lived in Council Bluffs, IA and Sun City, AZ. Jimmy's life…
Ronald Keith Reeves
Jun 25, 1934 - Jan 6, 2024
Ronald Keith Reeves was born in Denver, Colorado in 1934. He went to school at Lakewood High School where he played baseball, tennis and wrestled. He married Marilyn Joyce Brown in 1955 and together they had 5 children. They divorced later and he married Constance Jo Collins in 1972. They celebrated their 50th anniversary…
Marilyn Plourde
Jun 17, 1944 - Jan 5, 2024
***UPDATE*** Marilyn's Celebration of Life ceremony is scheduled for June, 1, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 7 Wescott Road, Simsbury, CT. In honor of Marilyn, many of us are planning to wear flip flops and invite you to do the same. There will be a reception to follow…
Dale Arthur Bates
Jan 18, 1924 - Jan 1, 2024
Dale Bates age 99 passed away peacefully in Bertram Texas January 1st. He was born in Salem Oregon January 18 1924 to Arthur B Bates and Ruth Newton Bates. Dale was a waist gunner in a B 24 Liberator in WWII and then joined the Airforce Reserve as an officer after graduating from Willamette…
Donald Maurice Hawkins
Aug 27, 1944 - Dec 26, 2023
Donald Maurice Hawkins, known affectionately as Donnie, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023, surrounded by his loving Family Daughter Vivian, Son-in-law Michael, and granddaughter Paige. Born on August 27, 1944, in Pittsburgh, PA, to James and Georgetta Hawkins, Donnie was a man who left an indelible mark on the lives of all who knew…
George Albert Gomez
Apr 26, 1938 - Dec 26, 2023
George A. Gomez age 85, raised in Houston Texas passed away peacefully December 26, 2023. He was born April 26th 1938. He preceded in death by his parents, Izidoro Gomez Gamez and Maria De La Luz Vargas Fernandez and several family members. He is survived by his wife, Blanca Gomez, his children, Norma Bellyris (Rene)…
Kathleen Ann Kiraly
Apr 7, 1951 - Dec 24, 2023
Kathleen (Cathy) Ann Kiraly, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend, peacefully passed away on Christmas Eve morning, December 24, 2023, in San Diego, CA. She was born on April 7, 1951, in Ft Riley, Kansas. Cathy's warm-hearted nature and selflessness touched the lives of all those who had the privilege to know her.…
Bettye Jean Kendall
Jul 13, 1940 - Dec 23, 2023
On December 23, 2023, Bettye Jean Kendall peacefully passed away in her sleep at home. She was 83 years old. Bettye was the proud mother of 4 children. Her greatest love was her family, and those she considered family.Bettye’s early life wasn’t easy. Her Mother never wanted her and tried to end her life before…
Sylvia “Doretta” Youngdahl
May 1, 1922 - Dec 23, 2023
Sylvia “Doretta” Youngdahl, a remarkable woman who will forever be remembered, passed away on December 23, 2023, in Pacifica, CA. Born on May 1, 1922, in Lake Preston, North Dakota, Doretta led a life full of compassion, hard work, and dedication to helping others. Her warm-hearted nature touched the lives of many, and her departure…