Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home
GLEN COVE - Marion 'Mae' Merrill, 91, died peacefully at her home, Sunday, March 3, 2013, following an extended illness. Born in Augusta, August 12, 1921, she was the daughter of Merton L. and Gladys Brown Taylor. After moving to Glen Cove at a young age, Mae resided in the same house adjacent to her childhood home, until the time of her death.
She attended Rockport schools, and was a 1939 graduate of Rockport High School.
On July 20, 1940, she married Lendall S. Merrill in Rockland. The couple lived in Rockport where they raised their family, all their married lives.
Mae was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a charter member of the Glen Cove Garden Club and a member of the Rockland Senior Citizens. Mae loved walking, snow shoeing, bird watching, history, and was always willing to open up and share her life with others.
Other than her parents, Mae was pre-deceased by her husband in 2000, and a sister Katherine E. Pinkham.
She is survived by four sons and their wives, Dennis L. and Carol Merrill of Hertford, NC, Steven A. and Kathy Merrill of Gorham, Michael J. Merrill of Brooklyn, CT, Chris H. and Deborah Merrill of Glen Cove; a sister Avis Tolman of Glen Cove; four grandchildren, Beth A. Merrill of Goshen, NY, Marc L. Merrill and his wife Heather of New Hampshire, David J. Merrill of Gorham, Effie M. Merrill of Connecticut; four great-grandchildren, Adam Goebler and Sarah Goebler of New York, Ava and Trevor Merrill of New Hampshire; as well as nieces and nephews.
The Ledger (Lakeland, FL)
November 13, 2001BARTOW -- Mrs. Eleanor W. Carpenter of Bartow died of heart failure Monday (Nov. 12, 2001) at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was 94.
Born in Chicago on May 20, 1907, she came to Bartow from Constableville, N.Y., nine years ago. She was an art teacher at Beaver River Central School in Beaver Falls, N.Y., for 17 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star. She was a member of the Osceola Olde Tyme Fiddler's Association and also a member of the Black Cat Fiddlers. She was a Protestant.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane F. Carpenter.
She is survived by her sons, James Carpenter, Constableville, and Frederick Carpenter, Camden, N.Y.; daughters, Jean C. O'Dell, Bartow, and Caroline E. Brown, Montgomery, Pa.; sisters, Margaret Nofziger, Ojal, Calif., and Barbara Treher, San Diego; 24 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren.
Syracuse Herald American (NY)
August 23, 1992Duane F. Carpenter, 79, died Friday at his home.
Mr. Carpenter was born in Bedford, Mass., and attended the University of Massachusetts.
He and his wife, the former Eleanor Mary Wilder, operated a farm for many years in Leyden.
Mr. Carpenter also was a truck owner and operator, transporting mobile homes throughout the United States and Canada.
He was a member of Lowville Lodge No. 134, Free & Accepted Masons. He served as master of Turin Lodge 184, F&AM, in 1960 and 1962, and was appointed district deputy grandmaster of the Jefferson-Lewis District in 1968.
Surviving in addition to his wife are three daughters, Barbara Hayes of Constableville, Jean O'Dell of Haines City, Fla., and Caroline Brown of Montgomery, Pa.; two sons, James D. of Oswego and Frederick W. of Constableville; 24 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
75885. Margaret Elizabeth Wilder
Ojai Valley News (CA)
March 22, 2006Margaret (Peggy Sheppard) Nofziger, 90, died on Monday, March 13, 2006 in Ojai.
She was born on Oct. 18, 1915, in Boston, Mass., and pursued a career in art and art education.
Having graduated from Massachusetts School of Art, she traveled to California, becoming a professional artist and teacher in Laguna Beach. She moved to Ojai during the '60s and '70s where her children, David and Roberta Sheppard, attended Ojai Valley School, and she supervised the art program. Returning to Laguna Beach, she became a faculty member of the art department of Fullerton College, and a member of the Laguna Beach Art Institute. Her final years were spent in Ojai, after returning in 1989 with her husband, noted cartoonist Ed Nofziger.
She specialized in watercolor, and for 30 years had her own series of greeting cards with the California Artists Card Company, where she was honored as Artist of the Year. She won purchase awards in Orange County, Los Angeles County, and Washington D.C., and her work is represented internationally in private collections, and was included in the show "Living Legends -- Paintings by Ten Masters of the California Scene." Her work may be seen at her web site: margaretsheppard.com.
Mrs. Nofziger is survived by her children, Roberta and David Sheppard, Tom Nofziger, Ann Spurgeon, and Jill Ryan; grandchildren Adam and Daniel Frederickson, Beau Sheppard, and Maria Watkins; and four great-grandchildren.
75889. Richard Merrill Whitney Jr.
Portland Press Herald (ME)
October 15, 1994Richard M. Whitney, 83, died Thursday at his Dunbar Road home after a long illness.
He was born in Los Angeles, son of Richard M. and Mary P. Johnson Whitney.
Mr. Whitney received his B.A. and M.A. degrees at the University of New Hampshire and did graduate work at Harvard University.
He was a teacher for many years at Roxbury-Latin School in Boston's West Roxbury section.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara G. DeLuca Whitney; two daughters, M. Charlotte Draper of Thessaloniki, Greece, and Elizabeth M. French of Toronto; three sons, Richard M. Jr. of Alexandria, Va., Thomas M. of Wellesley, Mass., and Stephen D. of Newton, Mass.; three stepdaughters, Lisa Bruni of Portland, Laura Bonarrigo of New York City and Angela Bonarrigo of Somerville, Mass.; three stepsons, James J. Bonarrigo and Andrew J. Bonarrigo, both of Thomaston, and Joseph F. Bonarrigo of Augusta, Ga.; and eight grandchildren.
The Orange County Register (Santa Ana, CA)
June 18, 1997Ruth D. Abplanalp, 88, of Anaheim died Friday. Services: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Cypress.
Survivors: daughters, Shirley Almand, Willa Cornett; brother, Robert Whitney; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
75897. Stephen Greenleaf Nason
Standard-Examiner (Ogden, UT)
July 31, 2004Stephen Greenleaf Nason, 85, died peacefully in his sleep on July 27, 2004. He was born August 2, 1918 in Tacoma, WA to R obert Bray Nason and Josephine Anna Gould. He married Charlotte Ruth Wendrich Stringham on August 13, 1996 in Coalville, UT.
Stephen was a B-17 Bomber Pilot in World War II. After being shot down on his 9th mission, he evaded capture by the Germans for 9 days. He was a POW for the next year and a half. Stephen was proud of his service to his country.
Stephen was a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was actively involved in church activities and served a mission at the Mesa Family History Center with Charlotte.
Stephen loved the beauty of nature and showed his love for life by magnifying the best in others as he shared his love for all people. He retired as a Chemical Engineer for US Gypsum Co. in Chicago, IL. He moved to Mesa, AZ where he created beautiful woodwork ornaments. Stephen also enjoyed the challenge of gem stone faceting and fishing. He was always willing to be of service to his fellowmen.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte, brother Richard Gould Nason (Charlotte) of Spokane, WA, son Stephen Nason Jr. (Janice) of West Linn, OR, stepchildren, Robert Stringham (Lynda), Brent Stringham (Cathy), Lynn Stringham (MaryJo), Ray Stringham (Vicki), Fred Stringham (Lynnette), Todd Stringham (Lisa), Wendy Ward (Curtis), 42 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Hope Nason Brader, wife, Teresa Bartman and wife, Pearl Bodenhamer.
Herald and News (Klamath Falls, OR)
March 25, 2003Pearl Nason, 81, died March 22, 2003, of natural causes in Klamath Falls.
Mrs. Nason was born Dec. 30, 1921, in Klamath Falls to George and Ola (Smith) Bodenhamer.
She left high school when she in the 10th grade, but later completed her GED, which is the equivalent to a high school diploma, and went on to obtain her license as a registered nurse through Oregon Institute of Technology at the age of 56.
She married Stephen Nason Sr. in 1943 in Lubbock, Texas.
When she was 24 years old, she took over a business from her father and became owner and operator of Bodenhamer Cyclery in Klamath Falls.
After attending OIT, she had a second career as a registered nurse at Merle West Medical Center until her retirement.
During her retirement years, she was a volunteer for the Klamath County Museum, United Way, and Amtrak. In 1999, she was honored as United Way Volunteer of the Year.
Mrs. Nason was an accomplished motorcycle stunt rider and softball player in her younger years and later became well known for her crafts, especially her beadwork.
He also enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting, and was an avid traveler.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Stephen and Janice Nason of West Linn; daughter, Robin LeBleu of Wimauma, Fla.; grandsons Kevin Nason and his wife Cheri of Menlo Park, Calif., Chad LeBleu and his wife Valerie of Satellite Beach, Fla., and Corey LeBleu of Wimauma; great-grandchildren Connor and Alexandra Nason of Menlo Park; sister and brother-in-law Alice and George Burnett of Klamath Falls; brother and sister-in-law Paul and Shirley Bodenhamer of Roseburg; and numerous other family members.
She was preceded in death by one brother.
Deseret News
April 19, 2011Charlotte Ruth Wendrich Stringham, 89, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother,
passed away peacefully on Friday, April 15, 2011 in South Ogden, Utah, surrounded by loving family members.She was born February 25, 1922 in Salt Lake City, Utah, fourth of eight children of Frederick Hermann and Wally Franziska Lucas Wendrich. She married Jed Hugh Stringham on December 7, 1943 in the Salt Lake Temple.
Charlotte was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many church callings including ward relief society president and stake primary president. She loved music and often conducted choirs, played the organ, piano, and accordion.
She spent many summers with the family at scout camps, where Jed served as a professional scouter. She was well known for her great cooking and musical talents which she shared at camps, nursing homes, and among family and friends.
Family reunions at camp were a delight to all. She was an artist and painted many beautiful paintings. Charlotte was loved and adored by her family and friends and the ladies she served as a hair stylist. She was also active and a leader in various civic organizations.
She and Jed served missions to Kirtland, Ohio and Houston, Texas. After Jed's passing, she married Stephen G. Nason, in 1996, till his passing in 2004. He was a blessing in her later life.
She is survived by six sons, Robert (Lynda) Stringham, Kaysville; Brent (Cathy) Stringham, Richfield; Lynn (Mary Jo) Stringham, West Haven; Ray (Vicki) Stringham, Hooper; Fred (Lynnette) Stringham, Ogden; Todd (Lisa) Stringham, Hooper; one daughter, Wendy (Curtis) Ward, Payson, AZ; and forty-one grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren, and one sister, Lucy Lewis. She was preceded in death by both husbands; her parents; six siblings; and one granddaughter.
The Spokesman-Review (Spokane, WA)
September 17, 2010NASON, Richard Gould "Dick" (Age 90)
Dick peacefully passed away September 15, 2010 at his home in Spokane, surrounded by his family. Dick was born in Tacoma, WA on January 8, 1920. He spent his early years in Portland, OR and Battleground, WA. During WWII, he served as a pilot in the Army Air Corps. He flew PBY's in Air-Sea Rescue operations. He began his career with Max J. Kuney Company of Spokane in 1950, building roads, highways and dams - retiring 34 years later as General Superintendent. After retirement, he and his wife, Charlotte, enjoyed traveling in their RV and playing golf. He belonged to the Spokane Carvers Association and was an accomplished carver of waterfowl and songbirds. He enjoyed hunting with his son and grandsons. Fishing was also a favorite pastime.
Dick is survived by his wife of 64 years, Charlotte (Haight); children, Dick Nason (Carol) of East Wenatchee and Mary Ristau (Wayne) of Spokane; grandchildren: Mike Nason, Mark Nason, Eric Ristau, Damon Ristau and Megan Ristau Baca; as well as seven great-grandchildren.
Waycross Journal Herald (GA)
January 19, 2010Terrell Perry Porter, 92, passed away Monday (Jan. 18, 2010) following a long illness.
He was the son of the late Reginald McGee Porter and Nancy Perry Porter, of Waycross. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Nason Porter, and his brother, Mac Porter, ofWaycross.
Survivors include his children, Terrell "Terry" Perry Porter Jr., Sarah Porter Anderson (Mark), Jeannie Porter Bryant, Scott Porter, Dorothy Porter Crisostomo (Larry); sister-in-law, Rose Peagler Porter; grandchildren, Kari Porter Griffen, Cole Porter, Christopher Anderson-Tarver, Jeremy Terrell Anderson, Meghan Anderson Robins (Robb), Kelly Nettles Osborne, Zackery Bryant, Alex Bryant, Terrell "Teepy" Perry Porter III; and a great-granddaughter, Riley Griffen.
He was born in Waycross, Oct. 13, 1918. He graduated from Davidson College in 1939. During his college years he served in Army ROTC. In 1942, he entered into the service as an officer with the 593rd Amphibious Engineers U. S. Army. He proudly served his country in the Pacific theater and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat. He retired from the Army reserves in 1962.
Employed by Gilman Paper Company from 1962-1996, he retired at the age of 77. He served on the board of directors of United First Federal Credit Union from 1968-2006. He served for many years as elder, lay pastor and presbyter in the Presbyterian Church, and was recognized as Elder Emeritus by the First Presbyterian Church of St. Marys.
Chicago Tribune
July 9, 1981David Rockwell Sperry Jr.
Mr. Sperry died Wednesday in St. Francis Hospital, Peoria. He had been living in LaFayette, Ill., for the past year. He was president of D. R. Slerry Co., a foundry in North Aurora, until his retirement in 1974. After his retirement he continued as a member of the board of directors of the firm, and as a director of the First National Bank of Batavia.
He is survived by his wife, Jane; a son David R. III; two daughters, Mrs. Meribah Lander and Mrs. Martha Diebolt; six grandchildren and a sister.
75907. Kenneth Kronborg Jensen
Star Tribune: Newspaper of the Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN)
March 1, 2020Jensen, Kenneth Kronborg age 87 of Golden Valley, Minnesota. Born March 31, 1932 in Hastings, MN; passed away February 22, 2020.
Preceded in death by son, Thomas Jensen; daughter-in-law, Sheryl Jensen; parents, Niels Peter and Frances Jensen; brother, James and sister, Dorothy.
Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Bette; children, Anne Jensen, Eric Jensen (Elizabeth Olson) and David (Lisa) Jensen; grandchildren, Kyle, Heidi, Soren, Bjorn, Marcus and Audrey.
Ken graduated from Hamline University and served in the US Marine Corp. He was a long-time history teacher at Orono High School, a coach and a librarian and had a passion for model airplanes.
The Dispatch-Argus (Moline, IL)
June 3, 1998Lawrence Bersell Magnusson, Ph.D., 79, Paradise, Calif., formerly of Moline, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 1998, in Chico, Calif., from complications of a cerebrovascular accident.
Dr. Magnusson was born Jan. 6, 1919, in Moline, to Johannes Peter and Margaret Bersell Magnusson. His father was chairman of chemistry and physics at Augustana College from 1907 to 1946 and his mother was secretary of the local chapter of the World Council of Churches and former secretary to the late President Gustav Andreen at Augustana.
A graduate of Rock Island High School, Dr. Magnusson obtained his degree in chemistry at Augustana College, Rock Island, in 1941. He attended graduate school at Iowa State University, Ames, where he married Betty Greenleaf of Rock Island in 1942. After the outbreak of World War II, he started work at the Chemical Warfare Division in Huntsville, Ala. He was then recruited for confidential nuclear research at the Metallurgical Laboratory of the University of Chicago, a section of what was more well-known as the Manhattan Project. After the war, he completed his doctoral degree in chemistry in 1949 at the University of California at Berkeley under Glen Seaborg, later chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission.
He worked most of his career as a research chemist at Argonne National Laboratory of the University of Chicago and, with his wife Betty, raised his family in Park Forest, Ill. He was one of the co-discoverers of the 100th element, Fermium. He then worked in the chemical industry in Pennsylvania and Ohio, perfecting water purification methods before retiring to Paradise, Calif. He spent his retirement years golfing, woodworking and analyzing the stock market.
He is preceded in death by his parents and older brother, John Robert Magnusson.
He is survived by his former wife, Betty Greenleaf Magnusson, Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.; his sister, Connie Metcalf, Fridley, Minn; his four children, Peter, a cardiologist in Chico, Calif., Peggy, a podiatrist in Manhattan Beach, Calif., Lori Thompson, a psychologist in Carlsbad, Calif., and Tod, a master mechanic in Santa Cruz, Calif.; grandchildren, Peter Magnusson, Jr., Torrance, Calif., Jonathan Gumm, Manhattan Beach, Calif., and Grant and Clark Thompson, Carlsbad, Calif.; and a great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Bradshaw, Torrance, Calif.
Rock Island Argus
May 16, 2004Robert T. Greenleaf, 77, of Rock Island, died Sunday, April 4, 2004, at Odyssey Hospice, Tucson, Ariz., after a massive stroke.
made to a favorite charity or a memorial in his honor at the Rock Island Arsenal Golf Club.Mr. Greenleaf was born Dec. 14, 1926, in Moline, to Harold and Ruth Gray Greenleaf.
Mr. Greenleaf was the former president of Greenleaf Construction Company, Rock Island, and was a member of the Arsenal Club for 59 years.
Mr. Greenleaf was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy.
Survivors (and spouses) include his wife, Mary, Rock Island; daughter, Janet (Jack) Smith, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.; sons, Gary (Claudia) Greenleaf, Davenport, Mark Greenleaf, Rock Island, and Scott (Bonnie) Greenleaf, Highland Park, Ill.; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Magnusson, Laguna Woods, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
State Journal-Register (Springfield, Illinois)
May 29, 1984John S. Greenleaf, 81, of 1301 Cherry Road died at 12:20 p.m. Sunday, May 27, 1984, at his residence. He was born in Savanna, the son of Francis S. and Margaret Kenney Greenleaf.
He formerly was plant manager and in charge of personnel at the Weaver Manufacturing Co. and presently was with Sentinel Insect Control. A mechanical engineer, Mr. Greenleaf graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. Mr. Greenleaf was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Delta Tau Fraternity and Oak Crest Country Club.
His wife, Julia, died in 1975.
Surviving are one son, Dr. John E. Greenleaf of Sunnyvale, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Jon (Sandra) Hockenyos of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy McCarthy of Portage, Wis.; three grandchildren; one niece and one nephew.
State Journal-Register (Springfield, Illinois)
May 4, 1975Mrs. Julia F. Greenleaf, 71, of 1301 Cherry Road died at 3:10 p.m. May 3, 1975 at her residence.
Born in Dubuque, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Clara Breithaupt Flint.
She was a member of Springfield Garden Club and Oakcrest Country Club.
She is survived by her husband, John J.; son, John E. of Sunnyvale, Calif.; daughter, Mrs. Jon R. Hockenyos of Springfield; and three grandchildren.