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John C. “Jake” Broderick, a highly decorated World War II veteran who became a Washington-based executive with the Leo A. Daly Co., an international architectural engineering firm, died Sept. 5 [2012] at his home in Reston. He was 89. He had complications from a ruptured colon, said his daughter-in-law, Janet Broderick. Mr. Broderick served in […]

Joseph Cecil Brissette, of Springvale, Maine, passed away at his home in the care of his loving wife, Carolyn (Sirisky) on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, one month shy of 92 years. A true patriot and a lifelong Democrat, Joe was born Feb. 22, 1920, in Bath, Maine. Joe spent his childhood on the family potato […]

Maurice D. Bratt, beloved husband, father, grand and great-grandfather died peacefully at his home [January 5, 2012]. Mauri was a Marine Raider in the Pacific during WW II. Born in upstate NY, he met his wife, Lita, while she attended Cornell. After the war, they moved to Dallas where Mauri graduated from SMU. He moved […]

William F. Bowe, 95, of Yorkville, passed away on Monday, Nov. 28, 2011 at Hillside Rehab & Care Center in Yorkville. He was born on March 12, 1916 in Chicago, the son of William and Catherine Bowe. William was united in marriage on Nov. 27, 1948 to the former Bernadette C. McNamara and they spent […]

Joe K. Boston, 86, of Westhoff passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. He was born Nov. 9, 1924, in La Grange, to the late Mary Etta Boston. He attended Thomas Jefferson in San Antonio before joining the U.S. Marine Corps in 1941. Joe married Elaine Wilkinson on July 2, 1948. Joe retired from the city […]

Ray “Papa” Barker passed away [September 5, 2011] at home in Ukiah CA, with loving family and friends surrounding him. He had little time to prepare (5 days) after a very fast moving cancer was diagnosed, but managed to communicate his wishes. His son, Greg Barker, was serenading him on guitar with a favorite Beatles […]

WILLIAMSTON – Winston R. Bennett, of Cadillac, formerly of Williamston, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 18, 2011 at the age of 89. Born February 19, 1922 to Roger and Jesse Bennett in Williamston. Mr. Bennett served honorably in the U.S. Marines with Edson’s Raiders during WWII. He was a life […]

NEW BEDFORD — Richard E. Bielefeld, 90, of New Bedford, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2011, at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Dorothy M. (Magoon) Bielefeld. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Richard G. and the late Theresa (Smith) […]

Jonesboro-James (Jim) Allen Bowen, Jr. was welcomed by his Savior Jesus Christ while surrounded by his family at his home in Jonesboro on Friday, August 5, 2011. He was born on June 16, 1924 in Jonesboro. Jim graduated from Jonesboro High School. He was a retired RFD mail carrier who had worked at the United […]

Joseph F. Bartkiewicz [July 8, 2011], of Ocean Springs, MS, formerly of Beverly Shores, IN and Chicago, IL. Beloved husband of the late Stella A. nee Vaickus, Loving father of Luke (Missy) and Veronika (Scott) Fischer. Dearest grandfather of Veronika, Francesca and Myles Fischer. Devoted brother of Genevieve, Sophie, Adeline, John, Leonard, the late Walter […]