Academic Arts High School Minnesota Alumni Obituaries

COREY AARON DANIELS SR. WAS BORN MAY 03 1981 TO TANINE DANIELS AND THE LATE ANDRE VINCENT GILLIAM OF FARMVILLE VIRGINIA. COREY DANIELS SR. WAS SAVED AND BAPTIZED AT THE EARLY AGE OF SEVEN YEARS OLD. HE WAS VERY ACTIVE IN THE CHILDRENS MINISTRY BEING INVOLVED IN THE CHILDRENS CHOIR CHILDRENS BIBLE ST...

Cinda Louise Urschel, a beacon of creativity and generosity, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, at her birthplace in Valparaiso, Indiana.Born on March 3, 1945, to Joe and Gladys Urschel, Cinda was a cherished soul who infused her artistic spirit into the lives of all who knew her. She was ...

We gather in loving remembrance of Joseph Bright III, affectionately known as “Buddy,” a man of quiet nobility, gentle humor, and steady faith. Born on January 31, 1950, in Hartsville, South Carolina, to the late Joseph Bright Jr. and Fannie Mae Virgil Bright, Buddy was shaped early by strong family...

Gerald A. Byers was born on May 10 1968 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to James A. Byers and Yvette Barnett. He attended Pearce Elementary School Girard Academic Music Program GAMP and graduated from Granby High School. He continued his education at Western Governors University obtaining his Bachelo...

Lisa Denise Keitt 74 of Coatesville PA passed away on Saturday January 10 2026 at Vitas Hospice Care in Philadelphia PA. Born in Coatesville PA she was the daughter of the late Herman G. Keitt Sr. and Lillian R. Young Keitt. Lisa grew up with a deep passion for science and education which she pursue...

Richard (Rick) Martin Tysinger, 72, of Sanford, NC, passed away at the Sanford Manor Memory Care on Friday, November 7, 2025.Born in Raleigh, NC on December 22, 1952, he was the adopted son of the late C. R. and Bessie Ann Reddick Tysinger. He met his biological mother Imogene Prather Keeling and he...

He was born June 2 1939 in Waterville the son of Chauncey and Florence Erskine. He attended Winslow public schools. In high school he lettered four years in football excelled in debate and was President of the Maine State Student Council At Bowdoin BA cum laude he was a Travelli Scholar and James Bo...

James Gary Ellis Miller 20 died September 19 2015 at Keystone House hospice in Wyndmoor. He was born in Philadelphia and lived in Chestnut Hill and Wyndmoor all his life. Though short his life was a happy one. He loved playing with the five boys who lived just across the street participated in Chest...

A passionate educator accomplished author Holocaust educator and devotee of the arts she left an indelible mark on countless students. Born September 24 1950 in Pittsburgh PA she grew up and completed high school in Monongahela PA. She was raised with a deep appreciation of learning and education. ...

Ernest Davis Morrell II 54 of South Bend Indiana passed away on February 4 2026 at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago Illinois. He was born on April 27 1971 in Alameda California to Ernest D. and Katherine Hurts Morrell. On July 23 1994 he married Jodene Michele Kersten who survives. He is also surviv...

Kathryn Kathy Lynn Baughman 62 of Lodi OH passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on February 8 2026 with her devoted and loving husband of nearly 40 years by her side. Kathy was born on January 29 1964 in Medina OH to Clyde Cardwell Kincaid and Joan Barnes. She was a graduate of Cloverleaf High Sch...

The Rev. Dr. Arthur Theodore “Art” De Hoogh, age 92, of Orange City, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Prairie Ridge Care Center in Orange City.A visitation with the family present will be held on Friday, February 13, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm, at the First Reformed Church in Orange City. ...

A graveside service for Colin Marvin Owens age 54 will be held on Tuesday February 10th at 100 PM at Red Hill Cemetery in Moulton with Brother Steve Ledbetter officiating. Peck Funeral Home is directing. Colin entered Heaven from his home in the Speake community on Saturday February 7 2026. He was b...

The Rev. Dr. Arthur Theodore “Art” De Hoogh, age 92, of Orange City, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Prairie Ridge Care Center in Orange City.A visitation with the family present will be held on Friday, February 13, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm, at the First Reformed Church in Orange City. ...

Elizabeth Kidney Craig Sanner age 88 passed away peacefully on December 23 2025 at Ginnys Place in Rockledge FL. She was the beloved daughter of Maurice and Olivia Snow Kidney. Elizabeth devoted 34 years of her life not only to her family but also to her students. She taught English drama speech and...

Andrew Garrod professor of education emeritus and former chair of the Department of Education died on Jan. 28 2026. Andrew Garrod was an extraordinary educator and humanitarian who embodied the very best of liberal arts educationa scholar deeply committed to teaching a mentor who helped students dis...

Theodore Otto Ted Kaspar age 90 passed away on January 29 2026. He was born on January 2 1936 in La Grange Texas. He was the son of Theodore and Julie Kaspar of Ganado Texas. Ted graduated from Ganado High School as Student Vice President and Salutatorian. As Student Vice President and Salutatorian ...

Mrs. Cindy Ann Yost age 72 passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 19 2026 at The James Wexner Medical Center in Columbus Ohio.Cindy was Born on November 5 1953 in Camp Carson Colorado. She married her best friend Robert Yost on October 10th 1986. She lived a life rooted in faith serv...

Edwin R Simonsen Ed devoted husband father and grandfather passed away Saturday January 17th 2026 after complications from a fall last October and will be dearly missed. Ed was born on July 6th 1936 in Mt Vernon NY. He attended public school in Mt Vernon and then Martin Van Buren High School in Kind...

Barbara Covington Brown formerly of Milford DE died on Friday January 2 2026 at her assisted living residence in Lakewood CO. She was 88. Barbara was a woman of keen intellect and even greater kindness. She faced lifes challenges with grace and humor guided by her steadfast faith and a deep love for...

Renee Arnita Smith Esannason was born on June 2, 1969, in Plainfield, New Jersey, to Brenda and Arthur “Foots” Smith Jr. In 1987 she graduated from Plainfield High School. Renee’s life was defined by resilience, unwavering positivity, and a steadfast faith in the power of prayer, which uplifted ever...

Anne W. Aubrey, age 73, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, following a longillness. Throughout her life, Anne exemplified strength, intellectual curiosity, and a deepcommitment to education, service, and the people she loved. She will be remembered as adevoted educator, a generous com...

In Loving Memory of The Honorable Richard A. Howard January 30, 1953 – January 29, 2026Richard A. Howard (Ric) lived a life defined by service, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to justice, family, and community. A devoted husband, father, proud grandfather, cherished friend, respected jurist,...

Allyscia Chinetta ClerkBeamon Johnson affectionately called Pooh was born on October 9 1986 in Greenville MS to Josephine Clerk and the late John F. Beamon Sr. She is the oldest child and only daughter of Josephine and John. She has two brothers that were extremely blessed to have shared her life as...