Obituaries

Obituaries

Estella Brasiel

Estella Brasiel

Aug 10, 2012

Estella Hale Brasiel "Gran" departed this life to join her Heavenly Family on August 10, 2012. She was born February 10, 1922 in Moundsville, West Virginia to parents Dennis and Mildred Hale. Estella loved being with her family and especially being known to her grandchildren and their friends as "Gran". She was a 10 year employee of Garland Independent...

Carolyn Conrey Hansen

Carolyn Conrey Hansen

Aug 9, 2012

Carolyn Conrey Hansen, 77, of Richardson, Texas passed away Thursday, August 9, 2012, at her home after a brief illness. She was born August 20, 1934, in Stuttgart, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Lorene Conrey. She attended St Mary's College at Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana and graduated with a Bachelor of Science...

Jessica Marie Robare

Jessica Marie Robare

Jul 30, 2012

Jessica Marie Robare was born on March 15, 1980 in San Antonio, Texas to Matt Robare and Terry Moran, while her father was stationed there in the military. She later moved with her mother, Terry and brother, Lee to Michigan; finally settling in Arizona, where she graduated from Mohave High School in Bullhead City, Arizona. Jessica maintained many friendships...

Robert Waindl Kuncl

Robert Waindl Kuncl

Jul 27, 2012

Robert (Bob) Waindl Kuncl of Plano, Texas went home to be with his Lord and Savior July 27, 2012. He was born in Berwyn, Illinois on May 30, 1936 and was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph Kuncl and Blanche Waindl Kuncl. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Barbara Limbaugh Kuncl and his two wonderful...

Betty Matthies

Betty Matthies

Jul 25, 2012

Following 76 years of lifelong friendships and a loving, engaging family life, Betty's time on this earth ended Wednesday, July 25, 2012 and she returned home safely to our Father in heaven. Her sense of humor and spirit of fun was infectious and seldom was there a time when she wasn't welcoming someone into her home. Family was always...

Brian Kevin Newman

Brian Kevin Newman

Jul 23, 2012

Who may ascend the mountain of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god (Psalm 24:3-4). Brian's life was focused on the journey to the mountain of the Lord and showing everyone he met how...

Sal Sessa

Sal Sessa

Jul 22, 2012

Salvatore Anthony "Sal" Sessa was born on February 17, 1949 in New Haven, Connecticut to parents Anthony John and Pasqualina Carmela Sessa. He graduated from high school in New Britain, Connecticut and worked at a lodge for a summer in upper New York state. In late 1967, Sal attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, Connecticut and in 1968...

Charles Eric Phelps

Charles Eric Phelps

Jul 8, 2012

"There is more to life than simply increasing its speed." - Mahatma Gandhi For those of us who knew Charlie well, you probably knew he did not own a cell phone until about the past few years, and many were puzzled, and perhaps, even amused by this. Even after his wife, Jennifer bought him one, he only used it...

Guyla Rae Armstrong

Guyla Rae Armstrong

Jul 8, 2012

Guyla Harrison Armstrong died in faith on July 8, 2012 after an extended illness. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 13, 2012 at 10:30 AM at Our Savior Lutheran Church in McKinney. Guyla was born to Everett (Bud) and Gertrude Harrison on December 19, 1941 in Rapid City, South Dakota. Her family moved to Chadron, Nebraska...

Gary Douglas Fisher

Gary Douglas Fisher

Jul 6, 2012

Gary Douglas Fisher was born on May 24, 1967 in San Mateo California to Gail and Norma Fisher and graduated from San Mateo High School. Gary was a loving husband and father of his children Jessica and Garyn. He loved to fish and hunt and served his country in the United States Air Force for 10 years. His passion...

Danyell "Dany" Furrh

Danyell "Dany" Furrh

Jul 2, 2012

Danyell recently shared "Here is where many go wrong. Your "mark" isn't something you feel. It's what you leave behind with others...your legacy. It's not how many things you do before you die. You don't even have to have something erected with your name on it to prove you made your mark. Your choice is the type of legacy...

Marilyn Ball

Marilyn Ball

Jun 16, 2012

Marilyn Lee Ball (nee Hilgert) of Plano, Texas died with faith in the Resurrection on June 16, 2012. Born August 27, 1954 in St. Louis, MO, she is survived by her loving husband Vaughn Ball; step-son Kristian (Elizabeth) Ball, and children (Toby and Micah); sisters Betty (David) Gunter of Imperial, MO, Paula (Mel) Poe of Allen, TX; dear aunt...

Angela Harris Jones

Angela Harris Jones

Jun 13, 2012

Angela Harris Jones was born in Dallas, TX on October 4, 1971 to Robert Jack Harris, Sr of Dallas and Charlotte Melton Harris of McKenzie, Tennessee. She graduated from L.V. Berkner High School in Richardson in May 1990. She graduated from Wade College, Dallas, TX with an Associate of Art degree in Merchandising and Design. In 2005 she graduated...

D Stephanie Lohoefer

D Stephanie Lohoefer

Jun 11, 2012

D. Stephanie Lohoefer, 83, of Plano, passed away early Monday morning, June 11, 2012, at the Allegro Assisted Living Home in Plano, Texas. She was born on March 24, 1929 in Amarillo, Texas. Stephanie discovered dancing at an early age and grew up taking ballet lessons and other forms of dance. One of her dancing classmates in Amarillo was...

Irma Walters

Irma Walters

May 30, 2012

Irma was born July 28, 1921 in Antelope, North Dakota the fourth child of seven children of Andreas and Juliana Enzi. She graduated from High School in Richardton, North Dakota and got her nurses training, graduating as an RN from Bismarck hospital. She then attended the University of Minnesota and then graduated from North Central College, Illinois with a...

Terri Self

Terri Self

May 29, 2012

Terri Self of Plano, Texas passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012. She was born Terri Elyane Downs on March 21, 1958 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Terri graduated from Archbishop Chapelle High School in Metairie, Louisiana in 1976 and from Louisiana State University New Orleans in 1980, where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. Terri and Wayne...

Mort Katz

Mort Katz

May 29, 2012

Mort was born October 15, 1946 in Des Moines, Iowa and passed away unexpectedly May 29, 2012. He attended North High and graduated from Drake University in Des Moines. While in college ROTC Mort discovered a desire to be a pilot. He joined the Air Force, earned his pilot's license, flew T37's and T38's, B-52's in Vietnam and he...

Winston Maxwell Kuykendall

Winston Maxwell Kuykendall

May 21, 2012

Winston Maxwell Kuykendall, 59, died peacefully Monday, May 21, 2012 with his family by his side. The Allen resident is survived by his wife Mary Hilton; sons Alexander and Brandon; his parents Jeane and Winston. In death, Max is preceded by his brother, Paul. "Max" Kuykendall was born September 5, 1952 in Owensboro, Kentucky. He graduated from Seneca HS...

Carol Ruth Coughran

Carol Ruth Coughran

May 9, 2012

Carol Ruth Matthews Coughran was born in Detroit, Michigan to Donald and Erma Matthews on February 16, 1934 and died peacefully on May 9, 2012 at her home in Plano, Texas. If you're reading this, then you were one of my mom's closest friends or a family member and as her children, we sincerely thank you for navigating your...

Darrell Lesley Bolton

Darrell Lesley Bolton

May 8, 2012

I met Darrell on a blind date and knew how special he was the first time I saw him with his family, especially with his niece Carey. How do you not fall in love with a guy whose idea of a perfect date is taking a 2 year old to the park? He was at his best in the...