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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025
Tonia Christensen
"We little knew that day, the world would be a little less bright without her laughter and light." Tonia Marie Sandifer Christensen, a loving mother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, just days after celebrating her 60th birthday. Born October 4, 1965, in White Castle, Louisiana, Tonia lived her life with a spirit and kindness that touched everyone she met. Tonia was the beloved daughter of Judith LeJeune and...
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Published on Oct. 10, 2025.
David Keith McMahan
David Keith McMahan 64 David went home to be with Jesus peacefully in his sleep during the early morning hours of October 9th. Born the second of six children, David remained devoted to his two brothers and three sisters throughout his life, cherishing the close bond they shared. He attended Immanuel Church of Christ, where he celebrated his Confirmation at the age of 13. A natural athlete, David loved playing basketball and football, and he spent much of his free...
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Published on Oct. 10, 2025.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2025
Theresa Robb Volkmann
Theresa Robb Volkmann Theresa Robb Volkmann (née Theresa Marie Robb), age 61, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, in Reno, Nevada, after her long battle with dementia. A proud fifth-generation Nevadan, Theresa was born on October 11, 1964, in Tonopah, Nevada, to the late Daniel Jensen Robb and his wife, Andrea Jeanne Robb (née Dahlquist), who survives her. She attended school in Tonopah and, after graduating from high school, moved with her family to Reno, where she attended the...
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Published on Oct. 09, 2025.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025
Jennifer Selzer Melton
Jennifer (Selzer) Melton, 51 of Arbor Vitae, passed away on October 8, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center. She was born on June 21, 1974 and grew up in Northbrook, IL. She married David Melton on September 11, 2004 and moved to Arbor Vitae, WI. Jennifer was employed by Coon's Franklin Lodge in Arbor Vitae, WI where she enjoyed the hospitality industry and the friendships formed. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Gladys Brinkmeyer, her sister, Jodi Selzer, and...
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Published on Nov. 11, 2025.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Constance Fortner
Constance Ann "Connie" Fortner, 75, passed away on October 8, 2025, at the IU North Hospital in Carmel, Indiana. Born on April 26, 1950, in Clinton, Indiana, Connie lived a life marked by dedication to education, deep familial love, and a passion for nurturing both people, animals and plants. Connie earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Education from Ball State University. With these credentials and an unwavering commitment to her students, she embarked on a career that would...
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Published on Nov. 02, 2025.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025
Charles Dana Duran Jr.
God blessed the broken road that brought us together and we were made one in Christ Jesus. Charles Dana Duran Jr. (Chuck) of Neptune Beach Florida passed away peacefully at home on October 8th, 2025, under the care of his loving wife Kelly Forrest Duran. Chuck passing was preceded by his parents, Charles and Dorothy Duran, and survived by his wife Kelly Forrest Duran, Mother-in-Law Sheila Forrest, sister Dorothy Breland (David), brother Dana Duran, Sister-in-law Liana Hoodless (Andy) and many...
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Published on Oct. 31, 2025.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2025
Neil Elliot Signer
Respected, loved and known for his charitable contributions, Neil passed away October 8, 2025 in Hollywood, Florida. He is survived by Hollie Fine, his brother's family, Bruce and Marleen Signer with their children, Aaron Signer and Rachel & Jesse Schaar, and younger brother, Craig. He will be remembered for his selfless time dedicated to others and the Jewish communities, as well as his successful insurance career. We will all miss his love of family and friends and dedication to the...
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Published on Oct. 29, 2025.
Leo Edward Denlea Jr.
Leo Edward Denlea Jr. was born March 7th, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY. He grew up in Flatbush and told many stories of playing football, stickball, soccer, and hockey in the streets and on the grass fields across from Coney Island with a diverse group of friends. Leo attended Our Lady Help of Christians School in Midwood where one of the nuns identified him and two other boys as destined to attend tuition-free Regis High School, a fully endowed Jesuit school...
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Published on Oct. 29, 2025.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025
Barbara Wressell Henshaw
Barbara Wressell Henshaw, beloved wife, mother, grandmother ("Oma") and friend, passed away peacefully on October 8th at the age of 78. A longtime resident of University City in San Diego, CA, she dedicated her life to her family and her community. Barbara was born on May 6, 1947, in Saginaw, Michigan and was known for her kindness, generosity, and tireless energy. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1965 and was active in organizing class reunions. After a 17-year...
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Published on Oct. 27, 2025.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2025
Philip "Lip" Alvarez
In Loving Memory of Philip Alvarez December 31, 1957 – October 8, 2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Philip "Lip" Alvarez, who died unexpectedly on October 8, 2025, at the age of 67, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Born on December 31, 1957, in Bisbee, Arizona, Phil was a 1976 graduate of Bisbee High School. He went on to study architecture at Eastern Arizona Junior College in Thatcher, Arizona. In 1998, Phil and his family moved...
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Published on Oct. 23, 2025.
Robert Allen McCleskey
Robert Allen McCleskey December 26, 1947 - October 8, 2025 Robert "Bob" Allen McCleskey, age 77, of Liberty Hill, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in Duluth, Minnesota, while on an RV adventure with his wife Kathy. Our broken hearts are lifted knowing he joins his beloved daughter Shannon in heaven. Known affectionately as Bob, he lived each day with honor, generosity, and love. Bob is remembered as a devoted husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother-in-law and friend. Born...
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Published on Oct. 23, 2025.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025
Richard Ward
Richard Compton Ward passed away peacefully on October 8th, 2025, after a three-year battle with Alzheimer's. Born in Washington, D.C. in 1941, he was predeceased by his parents Truman and Gladys (née Nutt), who were part of the great migration from the South during the Depression era, and three older siblings Truman, Charles, and Shirley. As the youngest of four and with additional mothering from his beloved cousin Mildred, Richard developed an independent spirit early on, which later drove his...
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Published on Oct. 21, 2025.
John Cody
John Cody McFadyen, born Dec. 30, 1946, died Oct. 8, 2025. Named for his father and maternal grandfather, was born to John and LaVerne McFadyen in Louisiana . His sister LaDonna joined the family the following year and they moved to Ft. Worth, Texas. All who knew him well, called him "Cody." Cody forged life long friendships as early as the second grade. Cody attended Texas Christian University In Ft. Worth for two years. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy...
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Published on Oct. 21, 2025.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025
Marcia Baum
Marcia Baum (neé Berman), 102, of Evanston, Illinois, reached the end of her long life on October 7th, 2025. She was born in New Haven, Connecticut, the third of four children, to immigrant parents, and moved to the Midwest to attend Antioch College - an institution where she met her first husband (Stanley), many of her closest, lifelong friends, and to which she remained connected for the remainder of her life. As she told it, her older sister asked her,...
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Published on Oct. 20, 2025.
Jessie C Tossie
Mrs. Jessie C. Tossie, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and community servant, peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on October 8, 2025, in Ellenwood, Georgia. She was born on July 15, 1931, in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, to the late Samuel Joseph Caine and Julie Mae Caine of Branchville, South Carolina. A lifelong advocate for education, Mrs. Tossie dedicated more than forty-four years of distinguished service as a teacher and school administrator in Jacksonville, Florida, and Trenton, New Jersey. Her...
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Published on Oct. 20, 2025.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025
Edwin Baack
Edwin William Baack, 86, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, in Oregon City, Oregon. Born on December 15, 1938, in Lawton, Iowa, Edwin was the son of William George Baack and Anna Marie (Pedersen) Baack. He grew up in Iowa and graduated from LeMars High School in LeMars, Iowa. He went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, laying the foundation for a life marked by a career working for...
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Published on Oct. 18, 2025.
Wendy Josephine Miller
The Rev. Wendy Josephine (Hill) Miller, 87, of West Chicago, Ill. - a leading author and teacher of Christian spirituality - died October 8, 2025, after entering hospice care in late July following a myelodysplastic syndrome diagnosis. She was accompanied throughout by her family. Her husband and partner in ministry of 65 years, the Rev. Edmond F. Miller, died in October 2024. Their sixth great-grandchild, Peter Morrison Williams, was born the day before her passing. A pastor and teacher of...
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Published on Oct. 18, 2025.
Sandra Dodgens
Sandra "Sandy" Dodgens (Gillespie), 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 8, 2025, at Aultman Hospital, Canton Ohio following a brief illness. Born on March 18, 1952, in Easley, South Carolina, Sandy was the daughter of the late George and Arie Gillespie. She graduated from Easley High School in the Class of 1970 and carried the values of her upbringing—kindness, compassion, and faith—throughout her life. Sandy built a fulfilling career, retiring from Volvo Construction Equipment in Arden, North...
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Published on Oct. 18, 2025.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025
Bernard James Graper, Jr.
Bernard J. Graper, Jr., 66, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on October 8, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard J. Graper Sr. and Jean Patricia Whitehead, and his nephew, Christopher J. Graper. Barney (known locally as 'Boston') was a familiar and cherished face in his downtown neighborhood. Despite his impaired mobility, he had a kind heart, sharp wit and warm presence and could often be found perched on his porch engaging those who walked by with...
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Published on Oct. 17, 2025.
Karen Lynn Olson Johnson
Karen Lynn Olson Johnson, 74, of California's Santa Ynez Valley, died peacefully at home, held in the love and pride of her family. In recent years, she met complex health challenges with her trademark optimism, strength, and determination. Born to Tobin and Lorraine Johnson, Karen grew up in Bakersfield, California, graduating from Bakersfield High School before earning a sociology degree from Pitzer College and a teaching credential from California State University, Bakersfield. After a brief career in social work, she...
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Published on Oct. 17, 2025.
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