Obituaries
Patricia Maria Ratti Oestricher
Dec 27, 2020
Patricia Maria (Ratti) Oestricher passed away peacefully on December 27, 2020, after a long illness.Born on June 10, 1931, in Chuquicamata, Chile, she married Philip Oestricher on December 27, 1952, graduated with him from the University of Florida, and walked with him during his long career as a test pilot. After raising four children, she had a long and successful...
John Randolph Kennedy
Dec 26, 2020
Dr. John Randolph Kennedy moved on to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 26.Born in Fort Worth on November 19, 1929, Dr. Kennedy lived a life blessed by endless love and service.As a graduate of Baylor Dental School, this Air Force veteran went on to practice dentistry for 58 years. He was a proud Mason, Christian minister, and a...
Diana Breitenfield
Dec 24, 2020
Diana Breitenfield, 73, was called to her heavenly home on December 24, 2020, after suffering gracefully for many years from Alzheimer’s disease. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Diana was born to Warren and Mildred (Newman) Archibald in Elkhorn, Wisconsin on May 26, 1947. After...
Frank L. Peterman
Dec 22, 2020
Franklin L. “Frank” Peterman, 90, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020.Born January 4, 1930 in Elyria, Ohio, the son of Pierre Arthur and Emily Ceciel (Dumas) Peterman, Frank served in the US Air Force and was a retired pharmaceutical sales representative. He was a caring and giving person, funny yet determined and hard-working and loved spending time hunting and fishing.Frank was...
Jimmie Wayne Pierce
Dec 20, 2020
Jimmy W. Pierce, 86, succumbed to coronavirus on Sunday, 20 December 2020 in Fort Worth. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Betty Ruth Pierce and his second spouse Dyane Atwood Pierce.The son of David L. and Lela M. Pierce, Jim was born on 6 August 1934 in Navarro County, Texas in a family of nine...
Emily G. Davis
Dec 15, 2020
Emily G. Davis passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Emily was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey and graduated from New Jersey State Teachers College (now Kean University) with a degree in Fine Arts Education. During and after World War II, she served with the American Red Cross in Italy, Germany, and the Philippines. It was while she was serving...
John Clyde Belsly
Dec 14, 2020
John Clyde Belsly, 75, a longtime resident of Fort Worth, passed away December 14, 2020, in Mansfield from complications of COVID.John, born the only son to Clyde and Irene (Brock) Belsly on October 2, 1945, in Rawlings, WY, never lost his love for Wyoming.He graduated from the University of Wyoming and was an inveterate Wyoming Cowboy supporter and a season...
Dolores Mary Slusarski Knebl
Dec 14, 2020
Dolores “Dolly” Knebl, nee Slusarski, died on December 14, 2020 with underlying moderate severe stage Alzheimer’s Disease and acute COVID pneumonia. She was born on January 30, 1933 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Stanley and Anna Slusarski. She had one sister, Anne, who she loved dearly.Dolly attended Roxborough high school and one year at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. She married...
Jimmie Joyce Farmer
Dec 13, 2020
Jimmie Joyce Farmer, 86, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Jimmie Joyce “Dede” Farmer was born August 16, 1934 on her grandparents’ farm outside Sherman. A few years later the family moved to Fort Worth, where Dede graduated from Arlington Heights High School. She studied piano and was once invited as a youth to play with the Fort Worth...
Mark Randell Todd
Dec 12, 2020
Mark Randell Todd, 68, died Saturday, December 12, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas due to complications from COVID-19.He was born on Sunday, August 10, 1952 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Samuel Arlen Todd and Jessie Lorraine Berry. He grew up in Checotah, Oklahoma and attended Checotah Elementary School before moving to Fort Worth, Texas, where he graduated from O.D. Wyatt High...
Margaret Ellen Krippel Leito
Dec 12, 2020
Margaret Ellen Krippel Leito, 97, completed her earthly journey on Saturday, December 12, 2020, in Fort Worth.Margaret Ellen Krippel was born on March 10, 1923, in Pontiac, Illinois. She grew up in El Paso, Illinois, until she moved to Fort Worth at the age of 12. She graduated from Our Lady of Victory and then attended the University of Texas.She...
William Patrick Ryan
Dec 10, 2020
William Patrick Ryan, 78, passed away December 10, 2020 at his home in Arlington.He was born July 13, 1942 at All Saints Hospital, Fort Worth, the son of Willie E. and Margie Cargile Ryan and served in the U.S. Navy from 1960-1963. He built a milling machine and started his own business, Ryan Manufacturing. After selling his business, he worked...
Martha Ann Sulak Pustejovsky
Dec 9, 2020
Martha Ann Sulak Pustejovsky passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, after several years of various health problems.Martha was born September 11, 1930 in McLennan County to parents Albert J. and Hattie Marie (Cinek) Sulak. She married Adolph J. Pustejovsky on January 26, 1948, a marriage that lasted over 49...
Sidney Lewis Harris
Dec 7, 2020
Sidney Lewis (“S. L.”) Harris of Fort Worth passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at his home.Known throughout his life as S. L., he was born at Miles, Texas on February 6, 1927 to Samuel Lee and Bertha Johnson Harris. His family moved to the Austin/San Marcos area when he was three. He graduated from Austin High School in 1944...
Robert Wayne Young
Dec 6, 2020
Robert “Wayne” Young, 55, of Arlington, passed away unexpectedly December 6, 2020 as a result of complications due to Covid-19.Wayne was born on January 24, 1965 in Arlington, TX to Jeannie and Robert Young. He graduated with the class of 1985 from Sam Houston High School in Arlington and later received his A&P certification that started his lifelong career with...
Jane Marie Mccallum Mclain
Dec 6, 2020
Jane Marie McCallum McLain, 84, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020.Jane was born on November 27, 1936 in Detroit, MI to Martha and Wilbert McCallum. She loved gardening, puzzles, watching old movies, antiquing, going to lunch, and taking her grandkids to Starbucks.Jane graduated from North Texas State College with a bachelor’s degree in education and was an Elementary School...
Philip Paul Cloud
Dec 3, 2020
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Philip (Phil) Paul Cloud after a brief stay at Dallas Methodist Hospital on Thursday, December 3, 2020.Born to Roger and Nedah Cloud as their fourth and youngest child on November 17, 1959 at Harris Hospital in Fort Worth, Phil was a beloved husband, devoted father, first time grandfather, proud Grapevine High School...
Beth Kay White Gartner
Nov 30, 2020
Beth White Gartner, 65, passed away November 30, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with neurosarcoidosis and resulting strokes. She passed peacefully while her daughters sang “Amazing Grace(My Chains are Gone)” with her on FaceTime, and her family rejoices that by God’s Grace she is finally freed from the chains of her earthly body. Beth was born in San...
William Prestridge Hallman
Nov 30, 2020
William Prestridge Hallman Jr. (“Bill”), a beloved husband, devoted father, benevolent curmudgeon, respected lawyer, and incomparable friend, died from complications of cancer at home surrounded by family on November 30, 2020. He left with no regrets, having lived a life of love, friendship, travel, meaningful work, and generous service. His steadfast moral compass and excellent judgment were invaluable to many...
Aidan Nathaniel Berg
Nov 29, 2020
Aidan, our sweet golden boy died on Sunday, November 29, 2020. Our hearts are broken, shattered. We will miss your tender heart, your infectious smile and fun loving spirit, and your uncanny ability to make anyone feel important and loved. If I could hug him one last time I would never let him go.We want to thank EVERYONE for reaching...
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