Obituaries

Obituaries

Kerry Stevens

Kerry Stevens

Jun 21, 2013

Kimberley Keren Wendt-Stevens went to the arms of Jesus on June 21, 2013 at the Plano Medical Center. She was born March 16, 1975 in Seoul, Korea and adopted at nine months of age by her parents Jerry and Linda Wendt. "Kerry" graduated from Belle Fourche High School in South Dakota and attended Sioux Falls College and graduated from...

Judith Hamilton

Judith Hamilton

Jun 17, 2013

Judith Binford Hamilton, age 69, of Plano, Texas, joined her Lord and Savior on June 17, 2013. She was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on January 22, 1944 to Martha and Harry Binford. Judith grew up in Norman, Oklahoma where she met her beloved husband of 42 years. Upon graduating from The University of Oklahoma, she began her life-long passions...

John P Alexandris

John P Alexandris

Jun 16, 2013

Alexandris, John P., 71, passed away June 16, 2013. John was born March 6, 1942 in Amelandes, Greece. He is proceeded in death by his parents Perikles and Daphne Alexandris, his brothers Dimitri and Anestis Alexandris and brother in law Tasos Stamelou. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Vasiliki Alexandris, daughter Daphne Fox and husband John,...

Rick Pettis

Rick Pettis

Jun 14, 2013

Kenneth Ricky Pettis was born on June 6, 1946 to parents Vernon and June Pettis in Abilene, Texas. He married the love of his life, Marcia Ann Moi on June 3, 1967 and the two just celebrated 46 years as husband and wife. Marcia remained Rick's rock throughout their marriage and he treasured her immensely. Professionally, Rick was a...

Duane Vaughn Palmer

Duane Vaughn Palmer

Jun 12, 2013

Duane grew up in Iowa and began working alongside his family on the farm at age 9. By 17 he had entered military service in the U.S. Army. His service included many duty stations, including notable time spent in the Pacific Islands, time spent closing out the U.S.'s presence at the Panama Canal, and also closing The Presidio in...

Karen Ann Hecht

Karen Ann Hecht

Jun 3, 2013

Karen is loved by her husband of 43 years. They married after just 6 months of courtship in their hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1969. As a young woman, she had various jobs in retail before moving to Davenport, Iowa and becoming a dental assistant. She was a devoted mother to James & David who were born in Davenport....

Evelyn S Cady

Evelyn S Cady

Jun 2, 2013

Evelyn Sierk Cady passed away peacefully on June 2, 2013 after complications from a hip fracture. Evelyn had just celebrated her 95th birthday in May. Evelyn is the widow of Percy Luther Cady, Jr. of Syracuse, New York. She was a strong, courageous woman who thought nothing of taking a train in 1942, by herself, from Buffalo, New York...

Jim Mortensen

Jim Mortensen

May 23, 2013

Jim Mortensen was born in Ventura, California in December, 1942. He grew up in Concord, California. Jim attended North Idaho College before joining the U.S. Air Force in 1966. Jim was a Vietnam veteran, stationed at Da Nang. He completed his tour at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, where he met his future wife, Ann. They married in...

Edwin Earl Morris Jr

Edwin Earl Morris Jr

May 21, 2013

Edwin Earl Morris Jr. (Eddy) passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 after almost a year of battling cancer. Eddy was 58 years old. He was born in Dallas, Texas to parents Margaret Crossland Morris and Edwin Morris Sr. Like many born In Dallas Eddy and his father shared joy in watching the Cowboys on Sundays. While growing up...

Richard Howard Astrahan

Richard Howard Astrahan

May 19, 2013

Richard Astrahan was born May 8, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to the proud parents Jacob & Lillian Astrahan and passed away May 19, 2013 at the age of 84. Richard worked in sales most of his life and was most recently employed as a Senior Vice President of Sales at Texakoma Financial in Plano, Texas. Richard loved to travel...

Lois Elaine Iovinelli

Lois Elaine Iovinelli

May 12, 2013

Lois Elaine Dennett Iovinelli passed away May 12, 2013 at 11:34 PM, losing her battle with cancer. She wanted to celebrate Mother's Day with her family around her. She is now with the Lord, pain free and is watching over us. Lois was born in Boston, MA on February 5, 1939. She lived in Providence, RI until she was...

James Irwin Morris

James Irwin Morris

May 11, 2013

James Irwin Morris was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on March 22, 1934. On May 11, 2013, he stepped peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is survived by his loving wife of over 56 years, Barbara Powers Morris; two daughters, Rebecca Morris Grimes and Susan Morris Armstrong; sons-in-law, R. Keith Grimes and Mark Armstrong;...

Billy Pat Bush

Billy Pat Bush

May 5, 2013

Billy Pat Bush passed away on May 5, 2013 at 77 years old. He led a happy, exciting life filled with joy, surrounded by family and friends, and loved by all who knew him. He is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Bill was born June 24, 1935 in Plainview, Texas to John Anderson Bush, Sr. and...

Leland Bryant Arbuckle

Leland Bryant Arbuckle

May 5, 2013

"If you knew Lee, you were a lucky person indeed", so sayeth one of his legion of friends. You all know the kind of man Lee is, now let us relate to you the path he took that formed the man we know and love. Leland was born into a Navy family to Margaret Davis and Bryant Joseph Arbuckle,...

Pauline Gaddis

Pauline Gaddis

May 4, 2013

Pauline Gaddis (Geb. Fink) age 76 of Plano, Texas formerly of High Amana, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital after a short illness. Pauline was born on November 23, 1936 in Tariverde in the Province of Dobrutscha, Romania to Friedrich and Emma Fink. Her family resided in Tariverde, Romania during her early years. They...

Michael Jon Deppe

Michael Jon Deppe

May 2, 2013

Michael Jon Deppe went home to be with his Lord May 2, 2013. Michael was born in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from San Diego State University and Dallas Theological Seminary. He became a CPA in 1970 and was a partner with Bland, Garvey, Eads, Medlock plus Deppe. He taught continuing education to CPA's in three states for 18...

Ryan Alexander Marsh

Ryan Alexander Marsh

Apr 30, 2013

Ryan Alexander Marsh: Gone to glory April 30, 2013 unexpectedly after a brief illness. Age 34, Ryan was a graduate of Plano Senior High School and attended Collin County Community College. He was a long time employee of Kohl's Department Store. He enjoyed RC car racing, playing piano, singing, baseball, and was an avid fisherman and pet lover. He...

Tommy Reckert

Tommy Reckert

Apr 28, 2013

Our hearts are heavy with the loss of a devoted son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Tommy grew up in Plano and was blessed to have many amazing family, friends, teachers and wonderful coaches and teammates. He stayed very active but his passion was hockey and physical fitness. Tommy attended The University of Arkansas where he was a senior,...

Joyce Fairbanks Rucks

Joyce Fairbanks Rucks

Apr 22, 2013

Joyce, 83, died peacefully April 22, 2013. Born in St. Louis, MO, an only child, she grew up surrounded by several cousins she considered sisters. Joyce attended the University of Texas, where she was a member of Delta Zeta, and Texas Women's University. She married her high school sweetheart, James Rucks on June 1, 1952. The pride and joy...

Edward Franklin Lloyd Sr

Edward Franklin Lloyd Sr

Apr 17, 2013

Edward Franklin "Eddie" Lloyd, Sr. was born Aug 4, 1928 in Paris, Virginia at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. He lived most of his life in Virginia and for years worked as a retail store manager in the paint industry. His work ethic was outstanding. Eddie was also proud of the fact that he served his country...