Courtland B. Birchard Courtland B. Birchard, of Birchardville, Pa., went to be with his Savior on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Born June 12, 1930, the second son of Carlton and Lillian (Ackerman) Birchard. He attended one–room schoolhouses through eighth grade, then Montrose High School, graduating in 1948. While in school, teachers encouraged Court’s pencil drawing…
Nancy Borden Nancy Ladd Borden, née Chandler, passed away peacefully on Jan. 27, 2026, at Towers Nursing Home in Smithville, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. She was 88 years old. Nancy was born on Dec. 31, 1937, in Omaha, Neb., to Dwight Lamont Chandler and Frances Mae Chandler, née Smith. She grew up with…
Carol Beede Carol Ann Beede passed away on Jan. 31, 2026, at the age of 83. Carol was born on May 13, 1942, in New Britain, Conn., to the late Thaddeus Joseph Zielinski and Helen Ann Zielinski (née Banasiewicz). Carol proudly served her country as a veteran of the United States Navy. Following her military…
Anne M. DeRose Anne Marguerite Spagnuolo DeRose was born in Fowlerville, Mich., on Aug. 5, 1932, and went to be with Our Lord on Dec. 18, 2025. She was the third child of George and Ellen (Diamante) Spagnuolo. She helped their parents who owned the Spagnuolo Candy and Ice Cream company where they manufactured home-made…
Charlie Birkemo Charlie was born in Chicago, Ill., on Nov. 28, 1948. He grew up in the northwest suburbs and graduated from Wheeling High School. He moved to Macomb, Ill., in 1966 to attend Western Illinois University (WIU), but got caught up in the Vietnam conflict and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1969. He spent…
Arlene M. Burkhardt Arlene Marie Burkhardt, an OG resident of Sun Lakes, Ariz., passed away on Oct. 19, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on July 22, 1934, in Richfield, Wis., Arlene led a life marked by warmth, dedication, and love for her family and community. Arlene graduated from Pittsville High School, where she…
Marvin Brownell Marvin (Marv) Eugene Brownell was born in Sweet Home, Ore., on Jan. 1, 1947, to Melvin Brownell and Ila (Millard) Brownell. He mainly grew up in Salem, Ore. He graduated from South Salem High School in 1965. He played on the basketball team and held the pole vaulting record for many years. In…
Robert Brower Robert Kent Brower, age 81, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, at his home in Sauk Centre. Bob was a resident of both Sauk Centre, Minn., and Sun Lakes, Ariz., and passed peacefully, surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. Per Bob’s request, a private family service will be held. Born on…
Douglas Bruce Baker Douglas Bruce Baker was born on the family farm near Peterson, Iowa, on June 6, 1933, to Wayne and Nelda Baker. After graduating from high school, he attended Iowa State University where he graduated in 1954 with a degree in Farm Management, with the intent of returning to the family farm. While…
Daniel Bogaard Daniel Dee Bogaard, age 75, of Sun Lakes, Ariz., passed away on July 10, 2025. He was born in Orange City, Iowa, on June 14, 1950. Dan graduated from M-OC High School, attended Northwestern College, and received a B.A. degree from the University of Iowa. He was married to Betty Vanden Hull on…