Gwendolyn Bruce, 42, of Fulton, slept into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. Arrangements are pending at HT May & Son Funeral Home in Columbia.

The family is asking for contributions towards the homegoing service for Gwendolyn. Any amount is a blessing to the family.

Rodney Louis "Rod" Usher was an amazing man & will be greatly missed. Words can not even begin to describe the love we have for him and how much he will be missed. The fund will help his surviving family pay for the necessary things that are needed for his end of life. We are greatly appreciative and touched by all of the love we have received. We want to thank you for everything you have done to help us & if you are able to donate, we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

**UPDATE* Sadly, Jan passed away on October 6th. She and her daughters have fought long and hard against this but in the end she was at peace. Jan has been such a help to many in her community and now is the time that many of us can step up and help her. All funds raised here will be used to cover her funeral services, which have been greatly reduced, and luncheon costs. Any money raised above that will go to her family.

Our mother, Janet Personette, has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. She received radiation treatment in April-May which reduced the tumors but cancer continued to spread throughout other parts of her body. She is now receiving Hospice care.

Since moving to Niles in 1992, our mom has been an active force in the community. Volunteering and belonging to and actively involved in many groups and organizations which focus on helping others. While donating her time, to causes she believed in, she failed to think about herself. She did not prepare for her final expenses. She has no savings or life insurance. With her diagnosis coming suddenly we, her children, are unable and not prepared to pay for her final expenses.

As a result, we are asking for help from her friends, fellow organization members, and the various committee members. Please share this page with anyone whom you know worked with our mom. At current count of groups, clubs, and organizations she was involved with is up to 15... We don't even know where to begin in contacting members of all of them...

Any help will be eternally appreciated!

Patricia Paredes, 60, of Sedalia, Missouri passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018, at her home.

The family of Patricia are accepting contributions to go towards the memorial service. Any amount is a blessing to the family.

Brian died unexpectedly on Tuesday on a trucking haul in Ashland, Wisconsin. He leaves behind his loving family.

Brian Kjergaard, 46, of Rowena, SD, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, in Ashland, Wisconsin. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 15, 2018, at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory, Sioux Falls. Visitation with family present to greet friends will be from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Sunday, October 14, 2018, also at the funeral home. Additional information and online guest book may be found at www.georgeboom.com

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jennifer of Rowena; children, Caleb, Sean, Marilyn, and Stacy all of Rowena; brothers, Jerry (Jan) of Willmar, MN, Robert of DeSmet, SD, and Harlan Jr. of Lake Preston, SD; sister, Laurie (PJ Stoner) Kjergaard of Canton, SD; numerous nieces and nephews; and all his trucking buddies. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harlan and Marilyn; and sister, Janet Kjergaard.

OBITUARY

NAME: Leroy Walker, age 64, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident.

BORN: He was born on Monday, December 7, 1953, to Gomer and Ruby Faye (Callicoat) Walker, at Atoka, OK.

PASSED AWAY: Leroy passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at his residence in Atoka, OK.

AGE: 64 years, 10 months and 6 days.

EDUCATION: He attended Harmony Grade School and Atoka High School.

OCCUPATION: Leroy worked in the oilfield and at the salebarn when he was younger and was able to.

CHURCH AFFILIATION, HOBBIES AND OTHER AFFILIATIONS: He attended First United Methodist Church. Leroy enjoyed riding horses, hunting, auctions, going to church, and being with his family during the holidays.



PRECEDED IN DEATH BY
PARENTS: Gomer and Ruby Faye (Callicoat) Walker
BROTHER: Max Walker
SISTER: Patricia Powell
NEPHEW: Steven Walker
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DATE OF SERVICES: AT A LATER TIME

INTERMENT: Texoma Cremation Services, Durant, Oklahoma


CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: BROWNS@ATOKA.NET. PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE

THE FAMILY ASKS THAT DONATIONS BE MADE TO BROWN’S FUNERAL SERVICE

SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF
BROWN’S FUNERAL SERVICE - ATOKA, OK

The family is indigent and just picked a cremation.

Cynthia Johnson, 57,of Columbia,MO., passed away on Friday October 5, 2018, at University of Missouri Hospital.

The family of Mrs. Johnson is accepting contributions towards the celebration of life for their loved one. Any amount is a blessing to the family

Alice Taylor was 80 years old. She was the grandmother of Cassandra and mother of Emelia. She had 5 sisters and 2 brothers. Was a widow.

The family is looking for help in taking care of Mrs. Taylor’s funeral expenses. Any amount is a blessing.

Patricia A. Larkin passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Saint Mary Medical Center in Langhorne at the age of 66.

Born and raised in the Kensington section of Philadelphia, Patti has been a long time resident of Bensalem Township.

Until her retirement, Patti was a Property Manager for many apartment complexes, mostly in Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. After retiring, she spent several years in Childcare.

Patti will be remembered as a dedicated mother and grandmother.

She enjoyed being a shop-a-holic, movies on lifetime, reading, and was an avid sports fan.

Beloved wife of the late William J., Patti is the loving mother of Richard (Shea), Jason (Vicki) Larkin and Pam Ortiz.

She is the devoted grandmother of Danielle (Shannon), Amanda, Marc, Shawna, Jason, Hunter, Dimitri, and Kalen; proud great grandmother of Michael, Melissa, Gianna and was anxiously awaiting the arrival of her fourth great grandchild.

Patti will also be sadly missed by her brothers, Anthony, Michael, Robert (Jackie) Perazzo; Sissy and many nieces, nephews; and extended family.

She was predeceased by her parents, Catherine and Louis Perazzo and her siblings Kathleen Perazzo and Louis Perazzo Jr. (Dee).

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, from 12:00 until 1:00 pm at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown, where her funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm. Interment will be held privately.