obituary-s Category

Martin E. Strocchio, age 86, Chicago, IL, March 9, 2007. Beloved husband for 63 years of Marian, Nee Brandt; loving father of Marty and the late Fred Strocchio; cherished grandfather of Fred’s sons, Ricky and Brett Strocchio, and Marty’s son, Michael Gentile; dear brother of Millie (late Harry) Furlong and the late Frank and Edward […]

CANYON LAKE – Wayne Earl Shull, 81, died of natural causes Monday, Feb. 19, 2007. Born June 15, 1925, in Onawa, Iowa, he lived in Canyon Lake for 18 years. He lived in Vista for 20 years previously. He was a pharmacist’s mate second class in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Shull is survived by his […]

Arthur Stradtner of Glen Head, died on Feb. 4, 2007. He was a veteran of WWII serving with the United States Marine Corps. Husband of Rosalie (nee Capobianco). Brother of Ronald (Ellie) Stradtner and brother-in-law of the late Dan Capobianco. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Whitting Funeral Home, […]

A memorial service for Carl W. Swann, 82, of Rolling Meadows, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 19 at the Community Church of Rolling Meadows, 2720 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Born June 21, 1924, in Wichita, Kan., he died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007, at home. Mr. Swann was a veteran of WWII, […]

Racine- Vincent W. Stellman, 80, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 following a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. A lifetime resident, Vince was born in Racine on May 4, 1926 to the late William and Elizabeth (nee: Brisko) Stellman. On May 5, 1951 he was united in marriage with Martha Collins. […]

Leopold Joseph Schmidt, 82, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, at Presbyterian Hospital of Denton, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Schmidt was born Sept. 25, 1924, in Thomas, Okla., to Leopold Joseph Schmidt Sr. and Mary Frances Davis. Mr. Schmidt was a proudly decorated Marine Raider during World […]

Edward H. Splain died in his home in Phoenix, AZ on Thursday morning, October 26, 2006, surrounded by his wife and children. Born in New York City on July 21, 1921, Ed grew up in upstate New York. Enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1941 on the day after the Japanese bombing of Pearl […]

Gales Ferry – Thomas Sherman Smith Sr., 85, of 31 Norman Drive, Gales Ferry, and formerly of Morse Avenue, Groton, lifted into Eternal Life on Sept. 29, 2006. He was born May 3, 1921 in Renova, Pa., the son of William Joseph and Katherine Suzanne (Stiner) Smith. He was proud of his German ancestry. Tom […]

MT. SUMMITT – Allen Earl “Bud” Shively, 82, of Mt. Summit, died early Friday morning, September 15th, 2006 at his home following an extended illness. He was born February 3, 1924 in Henry County and was the son of the late James B. and Mary Chambers Shively. He was one of twelve children they raised […]

Col. Jack Salter, USMC (Ret.) shed his earthly bonds and joined his savior on September 13 [2006]. Jack was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Del Rio and appreciated the many visits from his Pastor, Dan Snider. Jack is survived by his wife, Donna, who has been blessed by their marriage of 57 […]