American History High School Alumni Obituaries

Stephen Thomas Lusk 79 of Arbon Idaho peacefully passed away in his home on November 4 2025. He was born in Pocatello Idaho on March 3 1946 to David Wayne Lusk and Bette Anne Neilsen Lusk. A few years later he was joined by his sister Sue and his brother Dave. He attended Arbon Elementary and gradua...

Warren B. Adams a devoted educator world traveler and lifelong learner passed away on July 26 2025 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 88. Born in New Jersey in 1937 Warren grew up in Paulsboro and graduated from Paulsboro High School. He attended Gettysburg College where he major...

William Eric Gore graduated from Wuerzburg American High School in Germany and from Northwestern State University. He earned two masters degrees from Louisiana Christian University Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Educational Leadership. His last teaching job was Lead Special Education Teach...

Darrell Dee Walker a beloved husband father and Papa passed from this life on December 19 2025 at the age of 95. Darrell was born on November 8 1930 in Sheridan Wyoming to Jay Arthur and Opal Allen Walker joining siblings Kenneth Wayne Walker and Joan Walker Whyte. He attended Sheridan schools and g...

The year was 1956 the date was December 1st and the place was Independence Louisiana. A daughter was born to Charlie and Ella Mae Kennedy. Patricia was the second of three children. On Wednesday December3 2025 Mrs. Patricia Miller received her wings. She bid farewell to her loved ones and entered he...

Terry Dennis Darnell, age 81, of Fulton, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026,at his home. He was born June 12, 1944, in Fredericktown, Missouri to thelate Ralph Darnell and Thelma Heath Darnell.Terry served in the US Navy during the Cuban Crisis. He was a graduate of Arena Barber College in PA...

Clark Melvin Thompson 72 of Perry County Missouri passed away peacefully at home on January 1 2026. Clark was born at McChord Air Force Base in Pierce County Washington to Ralph and Alma Thompson. He grew up in many places but fondly called Thompson Holler in Perry County Missouri home. Clark attend...

James Marcus "Toby" Singleton 87 of Leeton Missouri passed away Tuesday December 16th 2025 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence Missouri. Jim was born August 28 1938 in Shelby North Carolina the son of Erwin Ernest Singleton and Cora "Ann" Austell Singleton. He was raised in Shelby North Ca...

Angela J Bishop 58 of Lisbon Falls passed away on April 30th 2024 in the comfort of her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 16th 1966 in Suffern NY to Sandra E. and Dexter L. Parsons. Angela graduated from American School in Chicago IL in October 1985. She was employed as a nanny in...

Nelson G. Maxim passed away October 23 2011 at Glenridge Nursing Home where he had been a resident for over four years. Born on May 4 1948 son of John N. and Millicent Kendall Maxim Nelson graduated as Class Salutatorian in 1966 from Governor Baxter School for the Deaf Mackworth Island and from the ...

Nancy grew up in Medway Maine attending schools there and in East Millinocket. She loved being outside and around animals especially her horse Teeco. In December 1971 she completed the credits required for graduation and entered the workforce returning to Schenck High School in June to graduate with...

Charles C. WymanAuburnCharles C. Wyman of Auburn passed away August 22 2023. He was born in Auburn December 2 1948 a son of Arthur and Elnora Coffin Wyman Sr. Charlie was a 1966 graduate of Governor Baxter School for the Deaf and a 1968 graduate of the American School for the Deaf. Charlie was a mem...

Leonard W. Trank 82 of Bath passed away suddenly on Monday February 27 2023. Leonard was born in Damariscotta son of Emma and James Trank. After primary school he earned his certificate in Practical Electricity through correspondence from the American School in Chicago. Leonard worked as an electric...

Harpswell Karin Marie Zetterstrom was born on February 27 1940 in Great Barrington Massachusetts and grew up in Canaan Connecticut the first daughter of Olle and Martha Zetterstrom both natives of Sweden. Younger brother Tom and sister Ingrid were born several years later. A curious and whimsical ch...

Martha Frances Werner was born onMarch 8 1942 to Leonard and Grace Johnson Nyman in Rockford Illinois. She attended Rockford East High School graduating in 1960 and the Swedish American Hospital School of Nursing of Rockford graduating in 1963. OnJune 4 1966 Martha was united in marriage to John Wer...

Mary E. Tillman Self was born October 7 1942 and made her transition from this life on December 24 2025 at her home in Newport News VA.Mary was born the third of five children and the second of four girls to the late William Norfleet and Ollie Huntley Tillman in Wadesboro NC. She was generous funny ...

Newsoms Natalie Worrell Cogsdale 93 peacefully departed this life December 19 2025 in her home with her loving family by her side. Born on November 25 1932 she was a daughter of the late Herman and Mildred Brett Worrell. She was also predeceased by her husband James E. Cogsdale her daughter Kimberl...

Bette Sternard 70 of Sturgeon Bay passed away on December 26 2025 at Door County Medical Center. She was born March 8 1955 in Sturgeon Bay to Raymond and Lorene Neinas Brey. Bette graduated from Sevastopol High School in 1973 and then attended Gateway Technical School in Kenosha where she earned an ...

Born August 3 1939 inPetersburg Alaska to Kristianand Agnes Odegaard Gordongrew up in Petersburg andgraduated from PetersburgHigh School in 1957. Beginningat seven years of age hespent his summers commercialfishing with his father. Duringthe school year Gordon focusedon his studies and pursuedhis pa...

David Lee Jeremiason 79 passed away on December 1 2025 surrounded by the people who loved him most. He was born on March 13 1946 to Ole and Alice Helmeid Jeremiason and grew up on the family farm near Blanchardvillea place that he later raised his own family with his devoted wife Linda. David attend...

Carolyn Madelyn Nyen age 100 of Blair passed away on Tuesday December 30 2025 in the Pigeon Falls Health Care Center in Pigeon Falls. Carolyn was born on August 15 1925 in LaCrosse to Christ and Tina Lund Christopherson. She attended Blair High School Eau Claire Vocational School American Tool Manag...

On the last day of the year 2025 Les Plotner age 92 of Belleville Il formerly of Lincoln IL joined his beloved wife Gretchen in heaven where she had been waiting for him for a little over a year. Lester Dean Les Plotner was born on December 15 1933 in Pekin IL to Dean and Marie nee Chambers Plotner....

JoAnn B. Zachow age 78 of Gaylord passed away on Wednesday December 17 2025 at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. Memorial Service will be Thursday January 15 2026 1100 A.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gaylord with interment in the church cemetery. Gathering of Family and Friends will be Thursday January ...

James Mark SatherJames “Mark” Sather, age 81, passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a life shaped by integrity, hard work, and a family who loved him deeply.Born in Seattle, Washington, Mark was the son of Leif Odin Sigurd Sather and Joy Helen Wilcox. He was raised alongside his older siste...