Obituaries

Mar 16, 2024

Karen Ellen Gedemer of Plano passed away peacefully on the morning of March 16th, 2024. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 5,1944, the cherished daughter of Elda and Edwin Smith. The loss of Karen's father at a young age created within her a profound sense of empathy and kindness. These qualities would define her life's journey and...

Mar 13, 2024

Richard Montemurro passed away on March 13, 2024 after a brief illness.  A resident of Plano, Texas since 1984, he was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 10, 1933, along with his late twin brother Donald, to the late Angelo “Emil” Montemurro and the late Euretta (Brown) Montemurro.  He was predeceased by his wife of over 30 years, Lucy...

Mar 12, 2024

Nancy Noalene (Cain) Harris died peacefully at her home in McKinney, Texas, on March 12, 2024, at age 84.  Nancy was born on January 4, 1940, in Muenster, Texas, to Sam Cain and Lillian Taylor (Cain) McFarland. Nancy graduated from North Side High School in Fort Worth, Texas in 1957.

On November 7, 1958, Nancy married Thomas...

Mar 11, 2024

Robert Edgar Kimball was born on March 12, 1939 in Des Moines, Iowa and passed away on March 11, 2024 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Plano, Texas.

He leaves in God’s care his sister in law Rozalia Kimball, his nephews Jeffrey Ritchie (Jeri), Raymond Oakley and Kenneth Lyle; nieces Donna Ritchie, Lisa Ritchie, Lisa McCalister;...

Mar 9, 2024

Carolyn Joyce (Lade) Wiens of Celina, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born in Brushy Creek on March 8, 1942, a small community near Palestine, Texas. She spent her childhood there on the family farm—the youngest of four siblings. After graduating with honors from Frankston High School, she attended Lon Morris College...

Mar 7, 2024

David Roger Collins was born on January 12, 1941, in Dallas, Texas, at St. Paul Hospital.   He passed away on March 7, 2024, in Plano, Texas.

He is the son of Chester William Collins of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Ruby Edna Sanford Collins of Judsonia, Arkansas, both preceded him in death.

David attended West Texas...

Mar 4, 2024

William Wilfred (Bill) McLeod passed away peacefully Monday, March 4, 2024, in Plano, Texas. He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Betty.

Bill was born November 30, 1927, the second of four children. While he was born in Michigan, he spent his childhood and youth in Margaree, Cape Breton Island,...

Mar 4, 2024

Patricia (Crowley) Rosengrants was born December 6, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois to parents Thomas Edgar and Rita Eleanor (Finan) Crowley.

Pat was born to proud veteran parents.  Rita and Thomas Crowley were both home from overseas after serving their country in WWII.  Pat was the oldest of five children and grew up in a loving Catholic family.  ...

Mar 4, 2024

Susan (Rice) Paradis was born December 2, 1950, in Greenville, South Carolina to Mary (Clark) and Oscar Prince Rice, Jr.

Susan was raised in Travelers Rest, South Carolina and graduated from Travelers Rest High School in 1968. She then attended the University of South Carolina where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Master...

Mar 3, 2024

James "Dennis" Sanford, Jr. (77), of Lucas, Texas, departed this life on March 3, 2024. He was born in Ruston, Louisiana, on September 22, 1946, to James D. Sanford, Sr. and Josephine Hughen Sanford. Dennis was forever a son of Louisiana but also a resident of places near and far – from Arcadia, California, and Calgary, Canada, to Dallas,...

Mar 1, 2024

Mr. Alfred “Al” Kirst Jr. died Friday, March 1, 2024, age 88, at Medical City Plano following a brief illness.

Al was born in Seguin, Texas, on February 28, 1936, to Alfred and Hertha Kirst. He graduated from Seguin High School.  Al attended Texas A&M University, Class of 58 where he earned a Bachelor of Science in...

Feb 29, 2024

Betty Jo Wages went home to be with her Lord on February 29, 2024. Betty was born June 28, 1926, in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Ancel and Bonnie (Segler) Love. She was the youngest of three children. She spent her childhood and school years in Ardmore and Allen, Oklahoma.

Betty met the love of her life, Harold Joe...

Feb 28, 2024

Sharon Kay Phillips was born December 21, 1952, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to parents Johnnie and Jimmie (Riggins) Phillips.

Sharon graduated from Durant High School in Durant, Oklahoma class of 1971. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from Southeastern Oklahoma University in 1975.  She made her home in Garland, Texas, and her career...

Feb 25, 2024

Nancy Hart Todd, 84, was born on February 26, 1939, and was called home to Jesus on February 25, 2024.

She was born in Floydada, Texas to Cecil and Juanita Hart, where she was the oldest of three daughters. Nancy grew up in Amarillo, where she was a cheerleader at Amarillo High School. She attended Texas Tech...

Feb 24, 2024

Thomas Glenn Zimmerman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many, passed away on February 24, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. He was born on August 29,1957 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to loving parents Herbert Glenn Zimmerman and Dorothy Ann Caswell Zimmerman, who instilled in him the values of hard work and compassion.

Tom graduated from...

Feb 24, 2024

Dorothy Jones Pruden was born October 12, 1937, in China, Texas to parents James and Letha Jones.  She passed away February 27, 2024, in Plano Texas at the age of 86.

Her family moved to Quitman where she attended Quitman High School. While in high school Dorothy participated in the marching band as a majorette.  Upon graduation...

Feb 23, 2024

Jerry Lynn Andrews passed away on February 23, 2024. He was born on April 24,1936 in Brownwood, Texas to Urban and Esther Andrews.

Jerry is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Lanette Ryden Andrews; brother Jack Andrews; nephews Wayne and Mike Johnson and granddaughter Natalie Renee Wait. He is survived by his daughter...

Feb 21, 2024

With the heaviest of hearts, we say goodbye to Gregg deJong, known to many as a wonderful father, friend, brother, son, uncle and the role he cherished most, Papop. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. He rarely missed a game or event and had such a special relationship with each one of them.

He...

Feb 20, 2024

Anna Ruth Lee was born March 31, 1930, in Lewistown, Montana to parents John and Norma (Hanson) Gilmore.

Ann spent her early years in Lewistown Montana. After high school she enrolled at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota where she met Gene, her husband to be. They married in 1951, and by 1956 had two daughters. She was...

Feb 20, 2024

Gerald Joseph Fogarty, 81, passed away peacefully in his Dallas home on February 20, 2024. He was born on March 15, 1942 to Paul and Margaret Fogarty in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Jerry graduated from Regis High School in Cedar Rapids and attended Loras College for two years before completing his undergraduate degree in psychology and a doctorate...