Obituaries

Obituaries

Iva Rose Newnam

Iva Rose Newnam

Oct 10, 2020

I va Rose Newnam was born March 18, 1928 in Dallas Texas to parents Charlie and Opal (Michaux) Moore.  Our beloved Mom (Mimi) died on October 10, 2020.

She grew up in Oak Cliff, graduated from Sunset High School and attended Oak Cliff Christian Church.  After graduation she began working at the Dallas Morning News, where she...

Manny Ladera

Manny Ladera

Oct 9, 2020

Emmanuel (Manny) Veluz Ladera was born on December 25, 1937. He grew up alongside four other siblings as the middle child. He attended college at Ateneo de Manila University, and finished his studies for his master’s degree in Philosophy at Fordham University. He passed away surrounded by his wife and five children on October 9,...

Elizabeth "Liz" Collins

Elizabeth "Liz" Collins

Oct 9, 2020

Elizabeth “Liz”’ Collins joined her beloved Bill Collins on October 9, 2020.

Liz was born in Longview, Texas, and grew up in Houston with her parents Juanita and Herbert J. Allen, along with her sisters Margaret and Emily.

She met William “Bill” Collins at The University of Texas at Austin while completing her Bachelor of...

Becky Jaczak

Becky Jaczak

Oct 8, 2020

Becky Jaczak was born on September 9, 1959 in Downers Grove, Illinois to Owen and Mary (Andriano) Dehlinger. Much like she lived, she was surrounded by her loving family when she was born into eternal life on October 8, 2020 in Murphy, Texas.

Becky was a dear and wonderful sister to Karen, Russ, Leigh, Mark, and Nancy,...

Curtis Wayne Knigge

Curtis Wayne Knigge

Oct 6, 2020

Curtis Wayne Knigge was born November 13, 1956 in San Diego, California to parents Lee Verne and Antoinette (Intorcia) Knigge.

Our family just lost a major link in the chain on Tuesday, October 6th, 2020. When Curtis Wayne Knigge, also known as "papa", "Curt", and "dad" died from natural causes.

He migrated from California to...

Steven Douglas Karpyak

Steven Douglas Karpyak

Oct 1, 2020

Steven Douglas Karpyak, 77, Richardson, Texas, died Thursday, October 1, 2020 at his home following several months of illness caused by a chronic lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Steve was born August 22, 1943 in Watford City, North Dakota. He graduated from Watford City High School in 1961 and went on to attend North Dakota State University...

Jose L. Hernandez

Jose L. Hernandez

Oct 1, 2020

There will be an Evening of Remembrance to celebrate Jose's life from 5:00 - 9:00 pm on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Allen Family Funeral Options.

Please check back soon for a more complete obituary.

Joseph (Joe) Eugene Collard,Jr

Joseph (Joe) Eugene Collard,Jr

Sep 28, 2020

Joseph Eugene Collard Jr. was born August 22, 1949 in Topeka, Kansas to parents Joseph Sr. and Mildred (Dechand) Collard.  Joe Collard died peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and 6 children on September 28, 2020.

Joe Collard, a faithful Catholic, was married for 49 years, had six children who blessed him with fifteen grandchildren. ...

Farris Dale Rogers

Farris Dale Rogers

Sep 24, 2020

On the morning of September 24th, Farris Dale Rogers died peacefully at home, surrounded by family.

Dale was born to Curtis and Oleta Rogers on May 5, 1934 in Sandyland, Arkansas.  Dale enlisted in the Air Force after high school, where he learned to speak Spanish, Russian and German. After 4 years in the service, he enrolled...

Gabriele Vera Recker

Gabriele Vera Recker

Sep 23, 2020

Gabriele Vera Recker, 61, of Murphy, Texas passed away on September 23 rd of 2020 in Plano, Texas. She was surrounded by her family and their love.

Gabriele was born in Fort Benning, Georgia to German immigrants Guenter and Christa Krumlinde on June 20 th , 1959. In childhood, Gabriele accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior....

J. Bruce Bauer

J. Bruce Bauer

Sep 22, 2020

J. Bruce Bauer, age 86, currently of Plano, Texas, formerly of Winona, MN, Hayfield, MN, and Stillwater, MN, began dancing with Jesus early on Tuesday morning, September 22, 2020, at Medical City Plano. He was born on March 18, 1934 in Winona, Minnesota to parents Robert and Gwendolyn (Norton), the first of 5 children.

Bruce married his...

Mariamma Varghese

Mariamma Varghese

Sep 20, 2020

Mrs. Mariamma Varghese was born to Saramma and P. Oommen Samuel on February 19, 1938 in Keezhuvaipur, India. She is survived by her daughter Reny (David), grandchildren Stefanie (Todd), Kristina, Jonathan, Siena, daughter-in-law Sandra, great-grand daughter Savannah, brother Sam and sisters Aleyamma (P.V. John), Rachel (K.V.Samuel) and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband P.V....

Lauren "Gidget" Redmon-Vanderford

Lauren "Gidget" Redmon-Vanderford

Sep 19, 2020

On January 29, 1991, Lauren “Gidget” Redmon was hatched into the world.  From an incredibly early age, it was clear to everyone that she was special.  She could sing, she could dance, and perhaps best of all, she had a mind like a steel trap.  While performing in musicals and excelling as a ballet dancer, she attended the Spring...

Michael "Mike" John Poulton

Michael "Mike" John Poulton

Sep 19, 2020

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am on Monday, September 28, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2700 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas.

Please check back soon to view his memorial video.

Irene "Renee" Yunick Walker

Irene "Renee" Yunick Walker

Sep 19, 2020

Irene “Renee” Yunick Walker was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 5, 1925. Having a less than ideal childhood, she left home at an early age. Renee was a strong person, a survivor. She provided for herself, despite the lingering effects of the Great Depression and later the commencement of WWII. When she went to “pin the wings” on...

Mary Ellen Baert

Mary Ellen Baert

Sep 19, 2020

Mary Ellen Baert (DeNeve), age 77, of Plano, Texas, passed away the afternoon of Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Baylor Medical Center. She was born on September 21, 1942 in Mishawaka, Indiana to parents Fierman and Clara DeNeve.

Mary Ellen married her high school sweetheart Raymond Baert on November 23, 1961. They lived in Mishawaka, Indiana until...

Angie Brown

Angie Brown

Sep 17, 2020

Angie Brown was born June 18, 1975 in Tyler, Texas to parents Charles David and Elena Ann (Aaron) Vess.

Angie is survived by her loving husband Niel Brown; children Haley, Morgan, Abbey and Mason Brown; parents Charles and Elana Vess; brother Chucky Vess and his wife Kinta; mother in law Suzanne Brown; sisters in law Fran Brown,...

James Allan Bohnsack

James Allan Bohnsack

Sep 13, 2020

James Allan Bohnsack went to be with the Lord on September 13, 2020, at the age of 77, after a lengthy illness. He was born on December 3, 1942, in Joliet, Illinois, to Glenn Bohnsack and Elizabeth Benn Bohnsack. Jim enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as a Systems Engineer for IBM, Raytheon, and Cornell University where he retired...

Leroy Virgil Adams

Leroy Virgil Adams

Sep 11, 2020

Leroy Virgil Adams was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi on July 23, 1935 to the late L.V. and Ollie Kate Adams. Leroy entered eternal rest on September 11, 2020.

As a teenager, Leroy briefly lived in Detroit, Michigan.   He later moved to Northern California where he met and married the love of his life, Rosie Lee Jones in...

James (Jim) Basham

James (Jim) Basham

Sep 9, 2020

On Wednesday, September 9, 2020, James Edward Basham, "Jim" went home to Jesus. He took his last breath with his wife Jamie and son Cole by his side. Jim was born November 10, 1954, in Montgomery, West Virginia to Edward and Doris Basham. He spent his early years in Dry Branch, West Virginia.  Throughout his childhood and school years, he...