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Jason Kenneth Jesunas

Jason Kenneth Jesunas

Jan 20, 2022

Jason Kenneth Jesunas passed away in his home, surrounded by his family, on January 20, 2022. He was 47.

Jason was born on January 4, 1975, to Dr. Kenneth and Carolyn Jesunas. He was raised in Lemont, IL. The Jesunas family prioritized travel, so Jason had the privilege of experiencing more of this world than most. He grew up in a...

Betty Jean Sturdivant

Betty Jean Sturdivant

Jan 20, 2022

Betty Jean Sturdivant, 80, passed peacefully to her eternal home on January 20th, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, William Mosby, and her mother, Fannie Mae Mosby, along with her sisters, Olene Dearing and Emma Compton, and brothers, Robert, Charles, Willie Paul, James Earl, and Linville Mosby. She is survived by her husband of 63 loving years,...

Kelly Renee Aleman

Kelly Renee Aleman

Jan 19, 2022

Kelly Renee (Moskal) Aleman received her wings on the afternoon of January 19, 2022, after gracing us all with her beautiful soul and loving heart for 44 years.

 

On October 30, 1977, Kelly was born to her adoring parents Gary and Linda (Cantwell) Moskal in Mt. Holly, New Jersey. Their small family relocated to Denver, Pennsylvania in 1989 where...

Ralph E. Simonis

Ralph E. Simonis

Jan 16, 2022

 

Ralph E. Simonis of Madison, Alabama passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022.

Ralph was born and raised in Georgetown, Indiana.  He first met the love of his life, Tammy, by accident when she called his number by mistake.  And after the third call, they ended up talking on the phone for awhile and he asked her for a...

Joseph John Sztenderowicz

Joseph John Sztenderowicz

Jan 15, 2022

Joseph John Sztenderowicz, 5/26/1940 to 1/15/2022, of Madison, Alabama (formally of Fremont, California) born and raised in Phila. PA where he married his love and best friend, Lorraine.  Together they raised 10 children.

Survived by son David husband of Midge, son Harry husband of Lori, son Joseph Jr. husband of Helen, son Matthew husband of Kelly, daughter Lillian wife of...

John Benjamin Cleghorn, Jr.

John Benjamin Cleghorn, Jr.

Jan 15, 2022

John Benjamin Cleghorn, Jr., 81, of Flintville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022.  John was born in Madison to John Sr and Evelyn Cleghorn.  

He is surived by his daughters; Terri Ellen (Mike), Kim Ricks, Lisa Mohler (Lewis); granddaughters Kristy Smith, Erica Ellis (Matt); great-granddaughter Lillian Mae Ellis; sister Lula Call; nephew Ben Call (Tomica); and several great...

Gregory Eugene Young

Gregory Eugene Young

Jan 11, 2022

Gregory Eugene Young of Madison passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2002 at the age of 60. He was born September 4, 1961 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He graduated from Grissom High School and Auburn University.He worked for many years as a gifted photographer, in the ATV industry and at Huntsville Hospital.He never met a stranger and was loved by many....

Michael Thomas Plummer

Michael Thomas Plummer

Jan 11, 2022

Colonel (Ret.) Michael T. Plummer was born in San Francisco California on 11 May, 1938 and was a Graduate of USMA West Point, NY with the Class of 1960. He passed away surrounded by his loving family, on 11 January, 2022, in Madison, AL.

 

A funeral will be held on 27 January, 2022, at St. John the Baptist Catholic...

Carol Ann Graham

Carol Ann Graham

Jan 3, 2022

Carol Ann Graham passed away peacefully on Monday Jan. 3, 2022 at the age of 76.    Originally from Lockport, Illinois, Carol lived in many different locations throughout her life.  Her early adult years were spent as a devoted mother and military spouse,  later serving as a Property Manager for apartment and hotel complexes.  A 15-year Madison resident,  Carol served the...

Timothy Glenn Wells

Timothy Glenn Wells

Jan 3, 2022

Timothy Glenn Wells, 63, of Madison, Alabama passed away Monday, January 3, 2022. No services are planned at this time.

William Ricky Adkins

William Ricky Adkins

Dec 30, 2021

William Ricky Adkins, 69, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021. 

No services are planned at this time. 

Ronald Park Hamner

Ronald Park Hamner

Dec 30, 2021

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Ronald Park Hamner, passed away on December 30, 2021 at the age of 77. Born February 29th, 1944 to Raiford and Ellie Hamner in Tuscaloosa, AL, Ron grew up in Northport and graduated from Tuscaloosa County High School. He went on to graduate from the University of Alabama in 1968, remaining a lifelong fan of the Crimson...

Harry Fidoe

Harry Fidoe

Dec 28, 2021

Harry Leroy Fidoe went home to Jesus on December 28, 2021 at age 79.Harry was born to Tom and Lenora Fidoe on September 14, 1942 in Salem, Ohio. As a child, he enjoyed playing basketball and spending most of his time outdoors.Harry met his wife Ellen in 1965 at Ohio State University. They married in August 1966 and went on...

Peggy Moeller

Peggy Moeller

Dec 27, 2021

Following a long battle with Parkinson's disease, Peggy Moeller peacefully passed away on Dec. 27th, 2021, at 78 years of age, surrounded by her daughters Beth and Ann and her loving husband of 51 years, William Moeller. Peggy grew up in Hawkinsville, GA. She received her master's degree in mechanical engineering from UAH. Peggy was active in the civil rights...

Launa Bryant Raspilair

Launa Bryant Raspilair

Dec 26, 2021

Launa Bryant Raspilair of Somerville, Alabama, was born March 12, 1959, in McDowell, Kentucky, to Juanita Caudill and the late Homer Tackett.

            December 26, 2021, we lost an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, and friend with a heart twice her size.

            She is and will continuously be loved and missed by her husband, David Laurin Raspilair, her...

Stephen Acton Howell

Stephen Acton Howell

Dec 25, 2021

Stephen Acton Howell was born August 5, 1953 to Jimmy Acton Howell and Merry Jon (McMinn) Howell in Rapid City, South Dakota.  He was born into an Air Force family and spent his childhood years living in several places before settling down in Columbia, Tennessee. He attended Middle Tennessee State University before enlisting in the Navy. After the Navy, he...

JB Johnson

JB Johnson

Dec 23, 2021

J.B. Johnson, 86, of Madison, Alabama passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021. 

 

J.B. retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of employment.

 

He was a loving son of Fred and Frances Johnson, a brother to Virgil Johnson, Ralph Johnson, Curtis Johnson, and Joyce Adams. He was a loving father to Sharon Johnson, and a grandfather to Michael...

Verna Kaye Preston

Verna Kaye Preston

Dec 21, 2021

Verna Kaye Preston was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to everyone she met. She passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on December 21, 2021 at the age of 70.

Kaye was born to Vernon Stephens and Dorothy (Porter) Webb on August 27, 1951. After graduating from Southwest High school in 1969, she married her high school...

Richard Jerome Scherberger, Jr.

Richard Jerome Scherberger, Jr.

Dec 21, 2021

Lieutenant Colonel Richard Jerome Scherberger, United States Army, Retired, died 21 December 2021 after a heroic battle with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.  He was a Soldier, Husband, and Father.

Surviving Richard is his wife, Vicky Lynn Hickerson Scherberger, son, Scott Douglas, wife Gina, grandchildren Mia Grace and Caden, all Madison, Alabama residents, and his recuse dogs Baxter and Bailey. 

His son,...

John Ludwig Dernovsek

John Ludwig Dernovsek

Dec 19, 2021

John Ludwig Dernovsek, 93, of Madison, Alabama, formerly of South Fayette Township, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 19, 2021. John was born in Sygan, Pennsylvania on May 14, 1928. John is preceded in death by his wife, Rita (Barish) Dernovsek; his parents, Henrietta (Bogats) Dernovsek and William L. Dernovsek, Sr. and his brother, William L. Dernovsek, Jr. He...