A Tribute to Charles P. ConnollyCharles P. Connolly has lived a life defined by honor, service, and unwavering dedication to his country and those he loves. For 20 years, he proudly served in the United States Air Force, answering the call to duty with integrity, professionalism, and a steadfast commitment to protecting the freedoms so many cherish. His military career...
Frank Florence, age 96
Beloved husband of Roberta "Bobbie" Florence nee Ashen-Hoffman. Loving father of Adele (Sheldon) Newell, Dr. Neal (Laurie) Florence and Steven Florence, and step-father of Jeffrey Ashen, Deborah (Cara Meiselman) Ashen and Wendy (Tony) Fox. Proud grandfather of Joe (Joy) Soria, Anna Soria, Dr. Sarah (John Egger) Florence, Dr. Nick (Clair) Florence, Emily (Cailee Anelo) Florence, Izzy Fox,...
Howard Franklin Dolt, Jr. died September 13, 2026, in Lakewood, Colorado, at the age of 69. Born June 2, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, he is remembered by his daughter, Kristen Sinnott (Leo), son, Justin Pollard (Erin), four grandchildren, and several cousins. He was predeceased by his wife, Diane Dolt, his parents, Howard, Sr. and Dorothy Dolt, and sisters Karel...
Elie S. Rogers, award-winning photojournalist, passed away at age 97 in Sandy Spring, Maryland, on September 12, 2026.
Mr. Rogers was born Elie Samuel Rosenbloom on September 14, 1928, to Zenaida F. Morozoff and Samuel Rosenbloom. He was born in Alexandria, Egypt. His parents met and married in Kobe, Japan. The family moved to Egypt, where Mr. Rogers' father was employed....
Mary Patricia "Trish" Clark, 72, of Wilmington, NC, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away on September 12, 2026, after a year long battle with cancer at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Hospice House. Trish was born on November 10, 1953 to two loving parents William and Patricia, in Galesburg, IL. After graduating from high school in 1971, she went on...
Richard Wayne Phillips gave his life to God in 1956. He was born in Dekalb County, GA but spent most of his life in Hokes Bluff, AL. He was a free-spirited, kind, humorous and gentle man. He proudly served and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He loved to go barefoot and was usually dressed in Hawaiian...
Dr. Leona Lousin Mirza, Ed. D. peacefully passed away early Friday, September 11, 2026, at her home in Northbrook. She truly lived her life in service to others. She served on many boards including Rotary One, the Parish Council of St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church, the Armenian General Benevolent Union-Chicago, Earlham College Board of Trustees, the Illinois Council of...
Sara Virginia Mullis Manning, known as "Ginger" to her family and close friends, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona. Born on December 22, 1945, in Palatka, Florida, to Jean Folsom and Henry "Happy" Mullis, Ginger lived a life rooted in faith, family, and loving service to others.
Ginger grew up in Palatka, Florida. She was close to...
James "Jimmy" Butts, 69, of Seabrook NH, passed away on September 11th, 2026.
Jimmy was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, on June 9th, 1957.
The oldest of seven children—four boys and three girls—he grew up in a big family and went on to live a life with plenty of stories to tell.
To most, he was Jimmy. To his father, he was Shaemus—a nickname...
Jerome Berk, age 98. Beloved husband for 71 years of the late Bernadine A. Berk, nee Green. Loving father of Ira (Susie) Berk, Teri Snyder and Jeff (Ronna Pritikin-Berk) Berk. Dear grandfather of Jahna (John) Kutay, Lanie Berk, Joel Berk, Alissa (Michael) Merar and Tiffany Snyder. Fond great-grandfather of Niko, Oliver, and Leo. Cherished brother of Rosalie (Arthur) Holub and...