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Eaton, Colorado Ethel Rhae Kirk 1939 — 2023 Ethel Rhae (Mackey) Kirk, 84, of Eaton, CO formerly of New Mexico and Nevada, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023, at her daughter's home with her family at her side. She was born November 6, 1939, in Silver City, NM to Raymond Harold and Addie Ethel (Corn) Mackey. She met her husband, Michael David Kirk while on a school bus in Hillsboro, NM. They later married on April 5, 1956, in New Mexico. Ethel followed her husband to Fort Collins, Colorado where she worked for CSU as secretary to the dean of Civil Engineering while her husband pursued his degree in veterinary medicine. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Michael D. Kirk, daughters; Donna (David) Clifford and Faye...

Idaho Falls, Idaho Michael Schreck 1969 — 2023 On July 21, 2023, Michael Schreck passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends. A full obituary can be read at www.woodfuneralhome.com.

Gardnerville, Nevada Lorin E Correll 1973 — 2023 Lorin E. Correll, 50, of Gardnerville, NV, tragically passed away on June 28, 2023. He was on vacation with the love of his life, Lanita, and his beloved chosen family members, Trixie and Rex, in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, when he drowned. While Lorin truly loved serving the public, he loved his family more. Lorin was a dedicated, loyal, and loving partner to Lanita, an incredible Bonus Dad to Avery, Tate, Caden and Alec, and an equally amazing Bonus Dad-in-Law to Mary and Jenny. Known as Brudge to his family and childhood friends, he was a loving son to his dad, Lorin, and his mom, Mary Beth, and a devoted brother to his sister Kia. He loved his brother-in-law and his four nieces and...

Boise, Idaho, formerly of Reno, Nevada, Idaho Celia Scully 1932 — 2023 Celia Scully passed away on Wednesday, May 10th, at her home in Boise, Idaho, with family at her side. A native of New Rochelle, NY, Celia (known as Nan or Nena to relatives) was born May 23, 1932, to Walter B. and Celia (Berea) Geoghegan. She had lived in Reno for 48 years before moving to The Terraces of Boise in 2017 to be closer to her daughter, Leslie Fishburn. She attended Holy Family School in New Rochelle where, in third grade, she met Thomas Scully, who became her dearest friend, lifelong love and future husband. They were married in 1956, following his second year of medical school. While Tom was in the Air Force, they moved their family of five children many times, living in...

Rockwall, Texas John David Seeley 1957 — 2022 John David Seeley, age 65, of Rockwall, TX, lost his fight with cancer and passed away July 24, 2022. He was born January 16, 1957, in Battle Creek, MI, to Orvie Earl Seeley and Delores Ellen (Stressman) Seeley. John met his beautiful wife-to-be, Sally Barton, and they were married July 4, 1987, in Knights Landing, CA. After receiving his Master's Degree, John enjoyed a long 37-year career as a human resource manager. He worked in various locations around the country, finishing his last years at Zulily in Nevada. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity and the Society of Human Resource Management. John will be remembered as a diplomatic man, gentle warrior, and proud father with a...

Meridian, Idaho, formerly of Reno, Nevada, Idaho Julia "Julie" B. Pangborn 1927 — 2022 Julia B Pangborn, age 94, a resident of Meridian, Idaho, for more than 20 years, died on May 22, 2022, in Boise, Idaho. Julia's education was varied, having attended high schools in Bishop, CA, Oakland, CA, Salt Lake City, UT, and at age 16, was graduated from Westminster Junior College, Salt Lake City, UT. She then went on to graduate from Katharine Gibbs Business College and Secretarial School in New York City, NY. Later Julia Graduated from University of Nevada at Reno with a BA degree in English and Journalism. Julia worked at various business offices in Bishop, CA. Julia was married to Jack Pangborn in 1949, and they moved to Reno, NV, where Jack continued his education, and...

Idaho Falls, Idaho Lorna Mae Daugherity 1935 — 2022 Lorna Mae Daugherity, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 16, 2022, at Fairwinds-Sand Creek Retirement Community. Lorna was born October 8, 1935, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Gilbert Bighley and Genevieve Olson Bighley. She attended elementary through high school in Albert Lea. She later went on to attend trade school, and earned her Associate Degree, in banking, in Seattle. In 1955, she married Dean Coverstone. They had two sons. They were later divorced. On November 11, 1970, she married Richard Lee Daugherity in Beaverton, Oregon. Lorna was a member of the Catholic Church. She was a cashier at Harrah's Casino in Reno, Nevada. She spent many hours as a volunteer for St. Mary's...

Durango, CO Charles "Chuck" H. Walker 1938 — 2021 Charles "Chuck" H. Walker, age 83, went to his heavenly home peacefully on October 1, 2021 at Mercy Hospice House after a multi-year battle with Parkinson's disease. He was a loving husband, kind father, loyal friend, committed community and church member, and faithful Christ-follower who will be missed by many. Chuck was born on August 1, 1938 in Reno, Nevada to Paul and Sylvia Walker. He grew up in Sparks, NV on a small ranch. He soon discovered his love for sports and teaching, playing basketball, football and running track as well as coaching his first basketball team while still in high school. In his childhood, the western-most baseball team in the U.S. was the St. Louis Cardinals, so...

Frederick Tori McDonald Bimbra 1942 — 2021 Tori McDonald Bimbra, age 78, died in Washington D.C. on September 25, 2021. She is survived by her son, Jerry of Rockville, her daughter, Elizabeth of Ijamsville, and her granddaughter Olivia of Rockville. She is also survived by her siblings, Tracy McDonald and Father Joseph F. McDonald III, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Surindar Singh Bimbra of Ijamsville, her parents, Joseph F. McDonald Jr. of Reno, NV and MaryGene McDonald-Wilmer of Boise, ID and sister, Sally C. McDonald of Reno, NV. A gathering of family and friends will take place at her home in Frederick on Saturday, October 2, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. In lieu of flowers,...

Alpharetta, GA, Georgia Linda Wells Schudlich 1940 — 2021 Linda W. Schudlich, age 81, of Alpharetta, Georgia, formally of Reno, Nevada, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, with her family by her side. Linda was born on July 21, 1940, in Flint, Michigan, a daughter to the late Roger and Hilda Lucke. Linda graduated from Central Michigan University where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Education. In June 1966, she married Gary Schudlich and the two shared a life time of love and memories together. Linda was retired from the Washoe County School District where she was a high school business teacher at McQueen High School. Before McQueen's opening, she taught at both Hug and Reed High School. Linda loved skiing but was more...

Fort Pierce, Florida Margaret (Margy) Ann Warren 1950 — 2021 Margaret (Margy) Ann Warren In Fort Pierce, FL, Margaret (Margy) Ann Warren, age 71, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2021 from cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Margy was the longtime partner of James (Pat) Colonna. Margy was born in Greenfield, MA on January 16, 1950, the daughter of Thomas Larkin Warren and Teresa Kelly Warren. Margy grew up in Randolph, MA and graduated from Framingham State University in 1972 earning a Baccalaureate in early childhood education becoming a first-grade teacher and later, was a floral designer on Cape Cod, MA. A lover of nature, animals, fairies and all things spiritual, Margy and Pat resided for 9 wonderful years in Virginia City...

Metter, Georgia/Reno, Nevada, Georgia Saundra Lee "Sandy" Meredith Allen 1949 — 2021 The funeral for Saundra Lee "Sandy" Meredith Allen of Metter, Georgia and Reno, Nevada, will be held 10 a.m., Friday, July 2, 2021 at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, of Metter, Georgia. Surviving are her husband, Robert Allen of Metter; her son and daughter-in-law, Zach and Katie Allen of Reno, Nevada; two step-daughters, Dr. Nechol Allen Cato and her husband, Jeff of Louisville, Kentucky and Kerri Reed of Reno, Nevada; and several other family members. Funeral: www.kennedyfuneralhomechapels.com

Ponte Vedra Nancy Ann Blackwell 1939 — 2021 Nancy Ann Blackwell, age 81, passed away on June 25, 2021. She was born on July 12, 1939, in Alton, Illinois, to Arthur Huebener and Mary Rittenhouse Huebener. Nancy is survived by her two children, Carolyn Anderson and Scott Blackwell, and her two grandsons, Jacob McCarthy and Ian Anderson. Nancy also is survived by her sister, Linda Clayton and her family, as well as her daughter-in-law, Petra Blackwell. Nancy was blessed to have a wonderful extended family and family pets, including her cat Lizzie who she adopted and adored during the Covid Pandemic. Nancy is preceded in death by Guy Blackwell and both her parents. Nancy graduated from Alton High School in 1957. She earned her...

Longview Fr. Cyril Apassa 1944 — 2020 Mass of Christian Bural for Fr. Cyril Apassa, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 18th, 2020 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Final committal and burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Tyler, TX at 1:00 p.m. and will be presided over by Bishop Joseph Strickland, Bishop of the Diocese of Tyler. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Dec.17 at St. Mary's Catholic Church.Fr. Cyrilwas born on February 4, 1944 in Aba, Nigeria and died on December 05, 2020 in Longview, Texas. A full obituary is available online at www.cammackfamily.com

Bozeman Carolyn Ann York 1940 — 2019 On November 9, 2019, Carolyn Ann York, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away at the age of 79, after a four-year battle with breast cancer. Carolyn was born on May 9, 1940, in Reno, NV. She lived in Fallon, NV until the 1st grade and then moved briefly to Tonopah, NV and then on to Lovelock, NV where she started grade school. She moved back to Fallon where she finished grade school and graduated high school in 1958. On September 5, 1959, Carolyn married Val York in Reno, NV. Val entered the Army in 1961 while Carolyn raised their two sons. It was during this military wandering period that Carolyn's pragmatism became apparent. When on long road trips and her sons start...

Idaho Falls Marva Joy Beesley 1938 — 2019 Marva Joy Hansen passed away on November 3, 2019. She was born September 27, 1938 to Marva and Aaron Hansen in Salt Lake City, one of ten children. She grew up on a family sawmill in central Utah. After graduating from high school in Richfield, she moved to Salt Lake City, and married Wilford William Beck III. They had two children and settled in Reno, Nevada. Marva attended the University of Nevada, Reno and received a Bachelor of Science degree, then worked for the State of Nevada specializing in children with developmental disabilities. Following a divorce, she moved to Mesa, Arizona where she met and married Alfred G. Beesley. They were able to retire and enjoyed spending time...

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