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	My Brother Life's road is long with many a winding turns. Where they lead us, we don't know. But I'm strong Strong enough to carry you you're my brother So on we will go downs life's road you're happiness will always be my concern You're burdens I'll help you bear we'll get there this I know you will not hinder me you're my brother If I'm weighed down at all it's with the sadness, that everyone's heart isn't filled with love for one another. Life's a long road, from which there is no return While we're on the way, to who knows where Why not share the load, you will never weigh me down at all You're my brother



		Stewart Carlson passed away peacefully April 16, 2012 in Winnetka, IL. Born in Chesterton, IN on July 14, 1920, he and his family moved to LaPorte, IN. in 1934, after the death of his father. Stewart worked 3 jobs simultaneously to put himself through Indiana University and enlisted in the military immediately after Pearl Harbor, his senior year. After OCS, he went on to serve 4 years in the United States Marine Corps, including 2 years in the Pacific Theater as a company commander. He was a member of the first armored amphibian battalion ever to serve in the corps, and was assigned to command B Company. At the age of 23 Stewart led his men through 3 first wave landings in the Marshall Islands, Guam and Okinawa. Marrying Margaret in LaPorte in 1946, he began his career in advertising and consulting, ultimately retiring from R.R. Donnelley and Sons in 1982. Once in retirement, Stewart purchased an Apple IIe and set about writing his "Recollections of World War II", a copy of which was proudly presented to each of his kids and grand kids. He and Margaret enjoyed extensive travel throughout Europe and the U.S. For several years he capably commanded the supply department for the Winnetka Congregational Church rummage sale. An avid golfer and curler, Stewart was a 41 year member and former president of the Chicago Curling Club. As a Skip, he shepherded his rink to numerous victories, even using a whistle to communicate after throat cancer left him with less than his usual deeply resonant voice. At the advent of the public Internet, Stewart made two exciting discoveries. The first being the ability to research family genealogy on line and the second, more recent, that his former tank battalion had a website and had been holding reunions for several years. He and Margaret were pleased to be able to attend one or two and get to know his former comrades, many of whom had beenTeenagers during the war, in their older years. A 58 year resident of Winnetka, Stewart is happily reunited with his beloved wife Margaret, his parents G.E. and Mary Stewart Carlson and his brother Keith. He is survived by his loving children, Harvey (Laura), Melinda, and Melissa Herron, and his devoted grandchildren, Kevin and Daniel Carlson and Patrick and Margaret Herron. His family gratefully acknowledges the wonderful care he received in his final years from his extraordinary caregivers, Angela, Charlene, Janine and Joyce. A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm Monday April 30, at the Winnetka Congregational Church, 725 Pine Street in Winnetka. Donations may be made to Harkness Outreach Center P.O. Box 214 Winnetka, IL 60093, or to the church. His family will miss his wisdom, guidance and love. Semper Fi

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Ernest Franklin Gericke 1925- 2012 Ernest Franklin "Frank" Gericke was born August 11, 1925, in San Bernardino, CA, and passed away February 3, 2012, in Cottonwood, AZ. He was a Marine and a WWII veteran who earned a Purple Heart as the result of wounds received in the battle of Roi-Namur in the Marshall Islands. He met and married Dorothy Mae Kunath in 1945; they were married 65 years until her death in 2010. They moved to Arizona in 1958 where he worked as a brick mason and masonry contractor until his retirement. He and Dorothy enjoyed 14 years of full-time RV travel before settling in Cottonwood in 2000. He and Dorothy have four children - Lillian (Aaron), Franklin (Nancy), Jonathan (Carol) and Ruth Anne (Joe); 9 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. A memorial service for both Frank and Dorothy will be held Saturday, February 11, at 2:00 pm at Bueler Funeral Home, 143 W. Arnold Street, Camp Verde, AZ. A donation may be made to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers.


		Francis Doughty DOUGHTY - Francis E. "Skip" Doughty died peacefully on January 16, 2012. He was the 7th of 8 children of Harvey Doughty and Minnie Bradley. All have predeceased him. Skip was born on October 6, 1919 at home near Appleton, Wisconsin. His family then moved to Loretta, Wisconsin where he lived until he enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps in 1940. He spent most of World War II in the Pacific Theater and was in the first units of the First Armored Amphibious Battalion, USMC. He made landings on the Marshall Islands, Guam and Okinawa. After a 20 year career in the USMC, he worked in the Social Security Administration in Albuquerque, where he moved with his family in 1961. After his retirement from SSA, he was involved in land development and local business for most of the rest of his life. Skip married the love of his life, Florence Catherine Offtermatt, on Feb. 16, 1946 and they enjoyed 60 years of marriage until her death in Dec. 2006. Skip is survived by their three children, Ruth (and son-in-law Mike) Vermilion, Dan (and daughter-in-law Christine) Doughty, and Mike (and daughter-in-law Maria) Doughty, all of Albuquerque. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, Teri Vermilion Phillips, Diana Vermilion Amirhamzeh, Jeff Vermilion, Brian Vermilion, Carolyn Doughty, Sara Doughty Tabor, John F. Doughty and Daniel J. Doughty. He is also survived by 13 great grandchildren. Skip will be remembered for his devotion to his family, his God and his Catholic faith. He personified the spirit of adventure, and loved to camp and travel. He loved history and appreciated the outdoors. While he will be missed, we are comforted in knowing that he is now reunited with his loving wife. Visitation will be Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming Chapel - 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109. Mass will be celebrated on January 27, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. At Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont NE at Claremont. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery with full military honors. For forty plus years, Skip had a special connection with the Franciscan Missions to the Navajo Nation. So, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to "The Padre's Hour", St. Michael Mission, P.O. Box 680, St. Michaels, AZ 86511. Francis's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109



L.B. Singletary passed away Sept. 19, 2011. He was born July 30, 1925, in Jacksonville, Texas, to Lorenzo and Laura Singletary. L.B. was a three-sport letterman at Jacksonville High School. After graduation from Jacksonville High School, he joined the Marines and served in the Pacific campaign during World War II. L.B. was a member of the First Armored Amphibian Battalion, tank crew C-13, Company C, which saw action in Kwajalein, Guam, Okinawa and the Marshalls Islands. After World War II, he returned to Texas and enrolled at Baylor University on a football scholarship, where he received a BBA degree in Accounting. L.B. was a Certified Public Accountant and practiced accounting primarily in the trucking industry. He was a vice president of finance at Ryder Systems, Sea-Land Services and Time-DC, as well as a past president of the Tax Association for the American Trucking Association. L.B. was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lubbock and a member of the Homebuilders Sunday School Class. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marian Singletary; two sons, Loren Singletary and wife Sis of Houston, Texas, and Charles Singletary and wife Kay of Austin, Texas; grandson, Victor Tarver and wife Viviana of Houston, Texas; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Beverly and Don Warren; sister-in-law, Sue Fallin; and nephews, Will and Ben Warren, and Mike, Pat and Rick Fallin. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. L.B. loved the Marines and his time serving in the Pacific during World War II. A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church of Lubbock. Family suggests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church Ever Living Trust.



	Robert William "Mickey" Rooney Wednesday, May 18, 2011 9:52 PM EDT Robert William "Mickey" Rooney, 88, of Fort Mill, S.C., passed away at Agape Assisted Living, Rock Hill, S.C., May 17, 2011. He was born in New Britain April 8, 1923, to the late Barbara (Hlvati) and David "Pat" Rooney. He resided in Bristol for over 40 years before moving to Florida and finally to South Carolina. He worked as a tool-and-die maker retiring from Motts Metallurgic in Plainville. For 63 years he was the husband of Florence (Zitzkat) Rooney and the father of three daughters, Sharon Schieding of Fort Mill, S.C., Diane and Dan King of Fort Mill, S.C. and Patricia and Antonio Scirocco of East Hampton; two sons, Wayne and Cindy Rooney of Clover, S.C. and Brian and Lisa Rooney of Bristol. He was predeceased by his son, James Rooney; his sister, Anna Meleisinski; and his brother, Richard Rooney. He also leaves behind a brother, Donald and Mary Rooney of New Britain; eight grandchildren, Ryan Schieding, Jason King, Ruairi McLaughlin, Christopher and Jonathan Douyard, Jeremy Rooney, Alyssa and Lauren Rooney; and four great-grandchildren, Bryce and Connor Schieding, Anders King and Elliott Douyard. He served his country from 1942 to 1946 and was proud to be a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II with the First Armored Amphibians Unit in Company A. Private burial services will be held at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. The family would like to thank Regency Hospice for the care they have given our father during his illness. Memorial donations may be made to Regency Hospice, 420 S. Herlong Avenue, No. 104, Rock Hill, SC 29732-1091; American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Ave., Suite 1, Meriden, CT 06450-4851, Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, 825 College Blvd, Suite 102, PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057.

		EDWARD Dooley April 14, 2011 Edward Moore Dooley, age 90, died Thursday, April 14, 2011, at his home in Fairhope, AL, surrounded by his family. Mr. Dooley was born on August 14, 1920, in Lynch, KY. He was the fourth of seven children born to Hazel and Frank Dooley. He grew up in Middlesboro, KY. During WWII, he served as an officer in the 1st Armored Amphibious Tank Battalion, B Company, with the US Marines, and was stationed in the South Pacific. Following his military service, he fell in love and married Mary Pearl Woods in Biloxi, MS. He attended the University of Kentucky, where he earned a law degree. Mr. Dooley practiced as an attorney and CPA in Middlesboro, KY for 50 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Mary Woods Dooley. He leaves behind 2 brothers, Thomas (Teresa) Dooley and Charles (Pat) Dooley. He also leaves behind 12 children, Teresa Cloud, Mark (Kathy) Dooley, Bill (Rosanna) Dooley, Bo Dooley, Becky (Carl) Lundberg, Brian (Charlisa) Dooley, Jeanne Dooley, Shay (Richard) Sims, Chris Dooley, Casey Dooley, John Dooley, and Kerry (Bill) Lehmberg. Also he leaves behind to cherish his memory, love of life, and belief that you can make dreams become reality 16 grandchildren, Kayla Cloud, Chelsea Cloud, Eddie (Alex) Dooley, Amanda (Eric) Griffin, Lucas Dooley, Sarah Dooley, Erin Dooley, Caitlin (Rick Sutton) Dooley , Buck (Summer) Kelley, Toby (Megan) Kelley, Andy Kelley, Kristjen (Ben Welchel) Lundberg, Matt Lundberg, Meg Lundberg, Jana Sims, Reggie Dooley, and 3 great grandchildren: Jack Dooley, Finn Dooley, and Blakeley Kelley. He had a rich and happy life and enjoyed many things, most of all his family, friends, and church.



	Dr. Dale Lockard Barker April 20, 2011 Dr. Dale Barker treated age just like it was a number, and made it his business to keep mentally and physically fit. He turned to audio books and book clubs when he lost his sight at 85. And he made it a point to join friends at meals so he'd have good conversation. Until a few months ago, at 91, he exercised daily. "He was a model of how to handle old age," said a daughter, Sybil Susan Barker of Buford. "And he never complained." Dr. Dale Lockard Barker of Stone Mountain earned an electrical engineering degree at Georgia Tech while he worked in the campus library. With a master's degree and PhD in library science from the University of Illinois, he spent decades as a librarian at Georgia Tech, the University of Miami and the University of Georgia. "He had worked in the library that his mother ran in Adairsville," his daughter said. "He always loved reading, particularly nonfiction. We always had so many books in the house. I would even play librarian as a kid." Dr. Barker stayed in Emory Hospital for two weeks after he fell several times and suffered brain injuries, which he died from on April 20. Visitation is set for 10 a.m. Thursday, followed by an 11 a.m. memorial at Park Springs, a retirement community in Stone Mountain where he lived with Caroline Barker, his wife of 61 years. Wages & Sons, Stone Mountain chapel, is in charge of arrangements. For 16 years, Dr. Barker served as Tech's associate director of libraries. He served in the same capacity for 23 years at the University of Miami, and did a brief stint at UGA. The librarian played a role in the modernization and adaptation of technology at those facilities. "He was a good scholar, knew a lot about how to get information and how to help people doing research," said Bob Kyles, who sought Dr. Barker's expertise for research projects while a Tech employee. "As far as I know, everybody loved him." In early 1990, the librarian retired from the University of Miami, and he and his wife returned to metro Atlanta. Upon their return, they formed a club comprised of Tech colleagues and friends that met regularly for breakfast. Dr. Barker served with the Marines in the South Pacific during World War II. He was asked to compile and edit "Hitting the Beaches," a memoir about the first armored amphibian battalion from that war. "He never complained that his world was shrinking," his daughter said. "He just kept going." Additional survivors include his wife, Caroline Barker of Stone Mountain; another daughter, Cathy Barker Taylor of Greenville, S.C.; and three grandchildren.



Daniel J. Patrissi May 27, 1926 - March 18, 2011 Daniel J. Patrissi, 84, of Madison, died peacefully at home on Friday, March 18, 2011, with his beloved wife Frances O. (O'Connor) Patrissi by his side. Born in West Hartford to the late Dominic and Antoinette (Ferravanti) Patrissi, Dan lived in Newington for 35 years and Florida for 20 years, before returning to Connecticut 3 years ago. He was predeceased by his brothers Joseph, Francis, and Vito. Dan was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He enlisted when he was 18 and saw action with the 1st armored amphibian battalion throughout the battle for Okinawa in 1945. Dan was a landscaper in and around West Hartford with Patrissi Nursery Center and Landscaping Company for over 30 years. He had a keen interest in horticulture and plant specimens, and a gift for creating beautiful landscapes with the local flora wherever he lived, Connecticut or Florida. Dan enjoyed summers with his family in Maine and after retirement, the sunny beaches and waterways of Florida. Besides his wife of 62 years, Frances, Dan leaves his son, Charles J. Patrissi of Newport, RI, his three daughters and sons in law : Carol and Stephen Tonucci of Colchester, Jane and Louis Poirier of Feeding Hills, MA. and Suzanne and James Vredenburgh of Chapel Hill, NC., his grandchildren: Rachel Tonucci of West Hartford, Lisa Tonucci of San Francisco, CA., Matthew Poirier and his wife Susan of Windham, ME., Courtney Poirier of Feeding Hills, MA., Katelyn, Amanda, and Eric Vredenburgh of Chapel Hill, NC.,...

	Al Vogel Febuary 2, 2011 Richard Albert Vogel, "Al," age 87, of Louisville, Ky., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - his "snowbird" residence. Al was preceded in death by his beloved first wife, Frances; daughter Cindy Vogel; parents John and Julia Vogel; brother, John Wilbert Vogel; sisters, Clara Mae Wolfe, Thelma Telman, and Marie Baumgardner; and longtime dear friend, Michael Thompson. Al was survived by his devoted and loving wife, Linda Vogel; daughters Julia Burton (Billy Joe) of Norcross, Ga., and Sally Haner (Steve) of Louisville, Ky.; stepson, Ted Britt (Gloria) of Louisville; stepdaughter, Teresa Parker (Lucas) of Louisville; grandchildren, Marty, Andy, Steven "Michael", Chris, Luke, Bailey, Michael, Alex, and Adam; great-grandchildren, Maggie, Audrey and Lyla; sister Irma Waller (Choke) of Louisville; brother Mel Vogel of Reston Va.; and many wonderful and loving friends, Marine comrades and family members. Al was born and raised in Louisville and graduated from Ahrens Trade School. He joined the Marine Corps and served his nation during World War II, fighting in combat in the Pacific Theater from 1942-1945. He received the Bronze Star and other medals of achievement. After the war Al attended Murray State College in Murray, Ky., and graduated with a teaching degree. He taught at Cane Run Elementary School in Louisville for seven years. Al then pursued his remaining lifelong career as a home builder, helping to develop Louisville's "South End." He was a very active member of the Louisville Home Builders Association, serving on the Membership Committee. Al was a lifelong member of St. Stephen United Church of Christ. He served as a past board member for the YMCA - south branch. Al was one of the founding members of the Iroquois Hill Runners and was an avid runner for over 35 years. He ran many marathons, including the "Marine Corps Marathon" in Washington, D.C., and many half marathons. Al ran the first "Mini-Marathon," an event surrounding the Kentucky Derby, and jokingly stated that by the time he arrived at the finish line the clock was being taken down. Al was a quiet, strong inspiration to all who knew him and his time on Earth was well spent. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.



		Cork Blaemire November 6, 2010 Robert C. "Cork" Blaemire 86 years old, of Fredericksburg, passed away on November 6, 2010. Born on April 13, 1924 in Hammond, Indiana, he graduated from Hammond High School. He served in World War II in the South Pacific with the 1st Armored Amphibious Tank Battalion, USMC. In 1974 he retired from the Hammond Fire Department as Assistant Chief. Cork and his wife Donna moved to Manassas, Virginia in 1974 and opened Cloud Nine Gifts. They moved into the Falls Run section of Fredericksburg after retiring in 2005. Cork is survived by his wife of 64 years, Donna, his daughter Donna, also of Fredericksburg, sons Robert of Bethesda, Michael of Mt. Airy, Kevin of Nokesville, daughters-in-law Joanna of Bethesda and Robin of Nokesville, 7 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Cork and Donna were involved with many activities in Fredericksburg, including the Fire Department Auxiliary of a local Fire House. They also served as docents of the Marine Museum at Quantico, Va. until he was not able.


Cecil Harp November 2, 2010 Jesus called Cecil Harp's name, took his hand and gently ushered him home Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 10:30 AM with his devoted and loving wife Karen, daughter Kristi, son Troy and wife Toni and granddaughters Mallory and Taylor by his side. Three weeks before his earthly walk ended, Cecil told his wife that he was about to take an incredible journey to see Jesus. He was born in the small town of Cooper, Oklahoma on June 28, 1925 to his parents Virgil and Anna Clark Harp. Cecil moved with his family to Borger, Texas at an early age, and after his Dad was killed in a construction accident, his Mother and her seven small children moved back to Grenola, Kansas where her parents were living. Cecil had always been a very patriotic individual and at the young age of 18 he felt an urgent calling to serve his country. He dropped out of school before his senior year and joined the U.S. Marines, serving in the Pacific and making three invasions; one each on the Islands of Marshall, Guam, and Okinawa. He was an excellent marksman and gunner with the First Armored Amphibian Battalion. After serving 21/2 years in the Marines, Cecil came back home and completed his senior year of high school, then going on to graduate from Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma. He also received his Masters Degree in Education from Oklahoma State University. Cecil began his teaching career in a one room school in Hickory Center, moving on to teach at Medford and Newkirk for a number of years before moving to Edmond to be the Principal at Orvis Risner Elementary School. After six years in Edmond, he served two years at Harrah before moving to Midwest City to serve at Country Estates Elementary School for the next 16 years before retiring in 1987. Cecil was also the caretaker at Lake Aluma for almost 23 years and loved making it beautiful. He always said that Lake Aluma was just a little part of heaven on earth. He was a master gardener and was thrilled to share with anyone who wanted to partake. He also had a great love for the outdoors and God's creatures. Cecil was baptized at an early age and had been active in the Christian Church all of his life. He loved the Lord and was a great example of a Christian, always ready to lend a hand to others in need. He was a past president and charter member of Mid Del Elementary Principals Association, State President of Oklahoma Association of Elementary School Principals, a member of both the State and National Association of Elementary Principals, Past President of Mid Del PTA Council, Past President of Midwest City Kiwanis, Kiwanian of the Year andInterclub Chairman of the Kiwanis Club for 15 years. December 1, 1977, Cecil and Karen Wahl were united in marriage and to this union two young children were added to his family. He lovingly and graciously welcomed Kristi and Troy into his life to try to fill the void of the loss of their own Dad at such an early age. He was a wonderful example of what a Dad should be to his children. He will be admired forever! The values that Cecil lived by daily and his outstanding morals will continue on for years to come through those whose lives he touched along the way. Preceding Cecil in death were his parents and sister, Edith Bonfiglio. Leaving behind are his devoted and loving wife Karen and his children Linda Smith of Texarkana, TX, Chuck and Cindy Harp, Littleton, CO, Rob and Pam Harp, Edmond, OK, Kristi and Kenny Emerson, Owasso, OK, Troy and Toni Wahl, Mustang, OK, as well as two young men that had a special place in his heart, Rondall Jones and Rick Taylor; grandchildren Leanna, Miranda, Chris, Macinzie, Alexandra, Brett, Mallory, Kendall, Brendan, Taylor, Vonda, Mindy, Tim and great grandchildren Sierra and Hannah. Cecil also leaves behind his siblings Harold Harp, Ethel Meier, Marie Kern, Beaulah & Bill Eastman, Doris McClure and many nieces, nephews, and a host of countless friends.