Obituaries

Lee Stephen Hunt

Oct 8, 2019

Proud Texan Lee Stephen Hunt, a longtime resident of Plano, Texas, went peacefully to Heaven in his home on October 8, 2019 at the age of 68. Mr. Hunt was born on April 6, 1951 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Howard Hunt and Betty (Soderland) Hunt. He attended MacArthur High School in Irving, Texas and graduated from Texas A&M...

Nancy Kinser

Oct 6, 2019

Mary N. “Nancy” Kinser was born on March 15, 1933 in Collin County, Texas to parents Wylie Charles and Capitolia (Chambers) Marshall. She passed away at her home in Plano, Texas on October 6, 2019.

She was a member of Spring Creek Church of Christ in Plano.

Mary is survived by her four sons, James...

Richard Allen Helsel

Oct 4, 2019

Richard Allen Helsel went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 4 at the age of 76 years.  He was born on July 9, 1943 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Chester and Beatrice Helsel.

Richard, known by his family and friends as Rich, proudly served in the Air Force as a Turret Systems Mechanic and was honorably...

Liberty Grace Utley

Oct 3, 2019

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Liberty Grace Utley entered the world on October 1, 2009. She was a bright, inquisitive child who loved to talk, learn, and explore her world. She had an undeniable spark of intelligence and humor that was evident in her eyes. On November 15, 2016, she suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury in...

Leah Elizabeth Dorsey

Oct 2, 2019

Leah always lit up a room with her zest for life, droll sense of humor and infectious laugh. Loved by all, stranger to none, her childhood birthday parties included the entire neighborhood, yet she developed genuine, lifelong friendships. A hopeless romantic, Leah connected easily with people throughout her life and relished the pomp and pageantry of celebrations, the planning,...

Stella Christine Fredriksen

Oct 1, 2019

Stella Christine (Georges) Fredriksen, 73, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at home with family in Plano, Texas after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Stella was born in Savannah, Georgia on September 21, 1946.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnny Georges and Helen Nichols.

Stella will be forever remembered by...

Gabe (Bongo) Quintero

Oct 1, 2019

Gabriel (Gabe-Bongo) Clayton Quintero was born December 23, 2000 in Denison, Texas to parents Ignacio and Stacy (Frank) Quintero. He passed away too soon on October 1, 2019 in McKinney, Texas.

Gabe is survived by his parents Jay and Stacy Quintero; finance’ Autumn Dahl; son Lincoln Michael Quintero; siblings Ethan and Presley Quintero and foreign exchange students...

Nicholas (Nick) Panchuk

Sep 29, 2019

Nicholas (Nick) Panchuk promised to love his wife Dorothy (Dotty) 'forever and ever' in his marriage vows. After a lengthy and noble battle with Alzheimer's disease, he passed away after 45 years of marriage on September 29, 2019, with his beloved wife Dotty and their children by his side.

Born to Maria and John Panchuk in Canada...

Debra Ruth Stephens

Sep 25, 2019

Debra Ruth (Eaton) Stephens was born March 22, 1955 in Indianapolis, Indiana to parents Robert and Mary (Jack) Eaton.

She graduated from Sahuaro High School in Tucson, Arizona in 1973 and then attended Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. Debbie began her career with Braniff Airlines for 4 years then signed on with American Airlines which became...

Norris Jerome Johnson

Sep 24, 2019

A man of integrity, dignity, and humility, Norris passed away on September 24, 2019 at the age of 84 years.  Born in Radcliffe, Iowa on August 22, 1935, Norris served in the U.S. Army and graduated from South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota with an Industrial Engineering Degree with advanced studies at the University of Iowa in Iowa...

Peggy June Hunter

Sep 22, 2019

Peggy June Hunter was born on February 22, 1941 in Bessemer, Alabama.  The daughter of Edward and Lillie Bell Woods, Peggy was the oldest of four siblings, Eddie, Elizabeth, and Edward Jr.  She attended Dunbar High School, graduating in 1959.  She entered matrimony with Scott Hunter on May 15, 1961.  From this union came three sons:  Christopher, Stanford, and...

Robert (Bob) Bruce Batchelder

Sep 19, 2019

ROBERT (Bob) BRUCE BATCHELDER (age 95) completed his baptism in death at his residence in Sunrise Senior Living, Frisco, Texas on September 19, 2019. He was surrounded with loving care as he departed this life and entered his eternal rest.

Bob was predeceased by Ruth, his loving wife of 69 years. He is survived by 3 children:...

Terry Alan Swanson

Sep 18, 2019

Terry Alan Swanson was born on September 21, 1963 in Atlantic, Iowa.

He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and uncle.  His family was very dear to him.  He was a loving father who adored his children more than anything in this world. No matter how far away we all lived from him, we knew...

Charles A. "Al" Crawford

Sep 17, 2019

On Tuesday, September 17, 2019, Charles Albert Crawford, loving husband and father from Plano, Texas, passed away at the age of 76.

Al was born in Burlington, Iowa, on September 24, 1942, to Charles J. and Gabrielle R. (Potts) Crawford.  He received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Baltimore in 1965 and...

Alexandro Ruiz, Sr.

Sep 16, 2019

Alexandro Ruiz, Sr. was born October 6, 1975 in McKinney, Texas to parents Lupe M. Ruiz and Petra Gonzales.  He passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2019.

You had to really know Alex to be able to properly describe him. He was truly one of a kind. He was not just a light, but a beacon of...

Connie Clark Madden

Sep 15, 2019

Connie Fay (Clark) Madden was born August 2, 1939 in Nashville, Tennessee to parents William Howard and Inez (Merryman) Clark.

She was raised in Nashville and her family attended United Brethren Church along with another family with the last name of Madden. Kenneth and Connie were acquainted as young children but weren’t introduced until college and were...

Margaret (Peggy) Jacobsen

Sep 15, 2019

Margaret (Peggy) Jane Jacobsen was born December 21, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to parents James Patrick and Joan Mary (Walthouse) Lynn.

Peggy met Jake in Chicago in 1982 and they married January 14, 1984; so, have been married for 35 years. She worked for many years as an Executive Assistant for a medical equipment manufacturing company and...

Mari Catherine "Kaye" Taylor Lorenc

Sep 14, 2019

Mari Catherine (Kaye) Taylor Lorenc was born February 18, 1942 in Joliet, Illinois to parents Clarence and Carolyn (Shimshok) Taylor.

Mari grew up and attended school in Lockport, Illinois. She enjoyed many childhood “adventures” with her best friends Patty and Kathee. Together they rode bikes all over town, went roller skating indoors and out, hung out at...

Kathryn (Bunny) King

Sep 14, 2019

Lois Kathryn (Bunny) King was born June 19, 1949 in Jackson, Mississippi to parents Theodore George and Lina Gertrude (Dillingham) Ashley.

Bunny and Ronald aka "Snake" met on a blind date during their freshman year of college 51 years ago and have been together ever since.  They were married in 1972 and were fortunate to have raised...

Larry Thomas Taylor

Sep 13, 2019

Larry Thomas Taylor was born January 30, 1952 in Logan, Utah to parents Harold Thomas Taylor and Janice Taylor. He passed away September 13, 2019 at his home with his wife, children and loved ones surrounding him. He grew up in Lymon, Wyoming where he attended 12 years of school. Then he went off to junior college and served...