Burns High Alumni Obituaries

Verlyn Walter Buls, 89, of Tripoli, died Thursday, January 29, 2026, at The Highlands (Aase Haugen) in Decorah.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, February 2, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Church in Frederika with Rev. Evan Meester officiating. Interment will be at Fremont Cemetery, rura...

Randy, beloved father, Papa, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, at the age of 69. Though life took him down many winding paths, he faced every turn with quiet strength and an unwavering love for his family. Our beloved blade magician has graded a final road to Heaven.Bo...

Ella Lee Merriweather Lane was a giving sweet and feisty spirit. She would do anything for anyone and all she knew. She could lighten your load with a helping hand and lots of laughter. She did so until the Lord called her home on January 22 2026 surrounded by her husband and loved ones. Ella Leewas...

It is with deep sadness that the family of Margarita M. Cusack 89 of Methuen announces her passing on the morning of Tuesday January 13th at the Nevins Nursing Center Methuen 4 days shy of her 90th birthday. Born on January 17 1936 in Lawrence MA the daughter of Harold and Margarita Rita Burns they ...

Alice May Pride Clark 94 of Billerica Mass passed away at home with family at her side on December 82025. She was a cherished MotherGrandmother Great grandmother SisterAuntie and Friend. Alice was a very loving and kind individual whos presence will be deeply missed. Alice was born on May 171931 in ...

Susan Michelle RatliffHaynes born on June 6 1969 in Bogalusa Louisiana was sent to her eternal home on September 15 2025. Susan affectionately known as "Suebaby" was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege to know her. Her journey on this earth was one marked by love compassion and...

Delores "Dee" B. Jones age 90 was born on March 11 1935 in New Orleans LA departed this earthly home on Thursday January 15 2026. She was raised in New Orleans and spent a few short years in Dayton Ohio where she attended and received her diploma at Dunbar High School. Delores affectionately known a...

Barbara was born in Windham NH the daughter of the late Esther and Charles Burns. She graduated High School in Rhode Island. When she met her husband David they built their life in NH. She worked until her son was born. Barbara was a loving and devoted mother whose life revolved around her son David...

John Douglas (Jack) Rihs, age 77, of Ohio Township, passed away on January 19, 2026. He was the belovedhusband of the late Sandra Ritchie Rihs; loving father of Bethany (Andrew) Weidenhammer, Jonathan (Staci)Rihs, and Alison (Derrick) Day. He was “Pap” to Abigail, Madison, and Jacob Rihs; Aaron and ...

Kathleen Ann Oliviero beloved wife mother grandmother sister and friend passed away peacefully on September 7 2025 at the age of 81. Born on September 21 1943 in Orange New Jersey Kathleen was the cherished daughter of Robert and Catherine Burns. She grew up in a loving home alongside her three sibl...

Edwin "Eddie" Dale Burns Jr. 47 ofBarnsley Kentucky passed away peacefully at 630 p.m. WednesdayNovember 5 2025 in Madisonville with his family by his bedside. Eddiewas born September 7 1978 in Madisonville. He was preceded in death by his fatherEdwin Dale Burnshis stepfather KennethHibbs his stepsi...

Ralph A. Carman of Ord passed away on Monday November 3 2025 at the Arbor Center in Ord Nebraska at the age of 89. Ralph Arthur Carman was born June 25 1936 in Des Moines Iowa to Glenn H. and Esther N. Carman. He grew up in Woodward Iowa and attended school at Gardner Consolidated Woodward High Scho...

Mary Ann Kerkvliet age 85 of Hutchinson Minnesota passed away on Thursday January 22 2026 at SummerWood of Chanhassen in Chanhassen Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday January 31 2026 1100 A.M. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson with interment in the church cemetery. Vis...

David L. Sprowls of Millheim passed away at his home on Wednesday February 4 2026. He was 74. Born January 10 1952 in Warsaw IN Dave was a son of the late Louis and Sara Burns Sprowls. Dave was a graduate of Bellwood Antis High School where he had played and excelled at basketball. He went on to att...

Patricia Ann Wooten Battle 70 of West Mifflin Pennsylvania departed this life peacefully on January 26 2026 at Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills PA. She was born March 28 1955 in McKeesport PA. She was the beloved daughter of the late Glearn Wooten and Charolette Tootsy Wooten Jackson She was pr...

John L. Holland 78 of Washington MO passed away on January 21 2026. John son of the late William L. Holland and Grace L. Holland was born on March 23 1947 in Cape Girardeau MO at St Francis Hospital. He received his education from Notre Dame High School 19621966 and received his bachelors degree fro...

Kirk E. Denham 75 of Cranesville passed away on Tuesday January 27 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital after a short battle with cancer. His family later moved back home to the area where he graduated from Northwestern High School in 1970. Following his education he began working as a mechanic and was empl...

Pam attended McDowell High School and from an early age had a keen eye for artwork. She met her soontobe husband Keith David and the two were married shortly after high school. Together they built a life centered on love and family. Pam was a deeply caring and devoted mother always attentive to the ...

Walter Wilks passed away at home on Tuesday evening Dec. 27 2016 after being in ill health for a short time. He is survived by his beloved wife of 18 years Shirley nee Summers. Loving father to Walter E. Rosalie Thomas V. Analyn Paul G. Madlyn and Susan M. Wilks. He is also survived by Shirleys chil...

Franklin Nelson was an incredible man who led a life filled with love joy and the occasional pun. He had a long distinguished career as a Surgeon and a Navy officer and a significant involvement in figure skating. Above all he was a loving husband father and grandfather. Franklin grew up in Tulsa Ok...

Shirley Jean Kenney Deal of Neosho Missouri passed away on December 31 2025 at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa Oklahoma. Shirley was born in Monett Missouri to Medford and Ila Jean Enlow Kenney. She graduated from high school in Kansas City Missouri and later earned an Associates degree in Computer Scie...

Everett Rice Keith Jr 73 of Platte City Missouri formerly of Memphis Missouri has gone to the baseball park in the sky. Endless strikes hotdogs and beer. Junior passed away Tuesday evening November 11 2025 at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City Kansas. Everett was born on September 16 1952 in Bloom...

Daniel Arthur Pearson 54 beloved father son friend brother passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday January 21 2026 at Yale New Haven Dan was born November 5 1971 at Lawrence amp Memorial Hospital in New London Conn. to the late Jean B. Pearson and Arthur H. Pearson Jr. Dan was a...

MALINDA JANE WINCHESTER was born in Frankling County Alabama on November 10 1952 to the late Jane and David Winchester. As a child she would look through and read the hardbackencyclopedias and became an excellent speller because there was no such thing as Google at that time. Later Malinda graduated...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tawnee "Jessica" Archer who left us on January 20 2026 at the age of 40. Jessica was born on February 7 1985 in Tallahassee Florida and she spent nearly 10 years living in Jacksonville Fl. where she got her Bachelors Degree in Marketing fro...

Janet Mae Hopkins best known as "Jan" to all of her friends went home to be with the Lord on Thursday January 22 2026 just shy of her 84th birthday. Janet was born on January 27 1942 in Darby Pennsylvania to William Spence and May Prescott Spence. After High School Jan went on to earn a Bachelors of...

Owen Estel "Jay" Adams Jr. 86 St. Joseph MO. passed away surrounded by family on November 25 2025 in St. Joseph MO. Jay was born on May 10 1939 in Kansas City MO. to Owen and Ocie Dickinson Adams. He graduated from the Penney High School in Hamilton MO. in 1957. Jay worked as a printer for the Journ...

Woody Devern Strange Sr. born February 5 1938 in West Fork MO passed away January 10 2026 in Jefferson City MO at the age of 87 years. Woody was the son of Arvle Lucy Strange. He grew up in Bunker MO graduating from Bunker High School. He was a man of faith and in 1955 he was baptized. Woody had ma...

Tyrhonda Deshane Grant was born on December 4 1980 to the late Mr. Joe Prince and the late Mella Ree Doctor a beloved daughter whose gentle spirit brought light and love into the world from the very beginning. A proud product of the Pasco County community she attended and graduated from Pasco High S...

Ryan Thane Ispisua 57 unexpectedly passed away on December 18 2025. Ryan was born on January 21 1968 in Elko Nevada to Pete Ispisua and Winona Austin. Ryan attended Elko elementary schools and graduated from Elko High School in 1986. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health Safety fro...