PHILIP JOHN AHNEMAN - Died at 12:15 AM on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 in the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jennings, Louisiana at the Age of 72
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PHILIP JOHN AHNEMAN - Died at 12:15 AM on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 in the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jennings, Louisiana at the age of 72. The cause of death was Parkinson’s disease. He was born in Morris, Minnesota on February 16, 1944 to the late Gaylord and Marian (née Peterson) Ahneman. He spent 15 years in the United States Army, served in the Vietnam War and eventually settled in Lafayette, Louisiana as a corporate pilot until retirement. He was a Permanently Hospitalized Veteran Member of Vietnam Veterans of America – Jennings Chapter #1058. Survivors include his wife, Jana (née Marifjeren) Ahneman, of Lafayette; his daughter, Carrie Lynne Ahneman, of Carencro; his son, Christopher Robert Ahneman, of Lafayette; one sister, Judi Christensen, of Portland, Oregon; one brother, David Ahneman, of Eugene, Oregon; and his nine-year old grandson, Cole Hunter Ahneman, of Lafayette; Jana's sisters, Judy (Bill) Raymer, of Denver, CO and Joni (Roar) Rommesmo, of Fargo, ND and sister-in-law Kathy Marifjeren, of Chicago, Illinois. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in Mr. Ahneman's memory may be made to The Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Foundation. IRA D. “Ike” ARENT – Died Saturday, August 29, 2015 in Yorktown, Texas, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. He was 68 years of age. He was born on November 4, 1946 in Greeley County, Nebraska to the late Leslie and Cleo Arent. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a medic. He married Nancy Warren August 22, 1969. They moved to Texas 3 years later, living in Corpus Christi, La Grange and Seadrift. He retired from Formosa Plastics, Point Comfort, Electrical Maintenance Department in 2006 and moved to their spot of heaven outside of Yorktown. He was a life member of the VFW Post #8136 Yorktown, member of the American Legion Post #272 Yorktown and a member of Vietnam Veterans of America – Yorktown Chapter #1029. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Larae "Bambi" Arent, and sisters Ardell (Wayne) Henkel, Neva (Derrel) Pendergast, and Bonnie (John) McMillin. He is survived by his wife Nancy, son Lee Arent (Brenda) and grandsons Nathan and Joshua Arent, daughter Laura Davis and grandchildren Elizabeth Marthiljohni (Brian) and D. Shay Davis, and great-grandchildren Ira and Emma Marthiljohni, all of Yorktown, sisters Gladys (Richard) Dallas of Crockett, Texas, Helen (Elmer) Druba of Superior, Nebraska, and Vivian (Tony) Nabity of Narka, Kansas, brother Carl (Carol) Arent of Aurora, Nebraska and many nieces and nephews. Visitation hours were from 6:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at the Massey Funeral Home. Funeral services were at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church in Seadrift, Texas. Interment was in the Seadrift Cemetery. You are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.masseyfh.com. Memorial can be made to the donor’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Massey Funeral Home, Yorktown, Texas. JORGE ALBERTO ARMENDARIZ – Died Friday, September 9, 2017 in El Paso, Texas at the age of 72. The cause of death is unknown. He was born on April 16, 1945 to the late Joaquin and Maria Armendariz. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother and will be greatly missed. He served in the United States Army as an Officer achieving the rank of Major before leaving the service. He received the following awards: National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon. He was also a longtime High School Teacher, El Paso High School, winning numerous local and state social science competitions. He was a member of Vietnam Veterans of America – El Paso Chapter #844. He is survived by his loving wife, Margarita; his children, Luis Armendariz (Faria), Adan Armendariz, Carlos Armendariz (Brittany), Jorge Armendariz, Margarita Watkins (Beau), Julio Armendariz, Eva Arcos (Luis); his beloved brothers, Joaquin Carlos Armendariz, Alfredo J. Armendariz; eight grandchildren, and; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation hours were held on Friday, September 15, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM at the Sunset Funeral Home-West. The Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Jesus and Mary Roman Catholic Church, 1401 West Yandell. Interment was in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services were entrusted to the Sunset Funeral Home-West, 480 North Resler Drive. WILLIAM E. “Long Hair Willy” AUBUCHON, JR. - Died Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at his home in Rock Island, Illinois, at the age of 77. The cause of death was cancer. He was born on June 12, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late William, Sr. and Maxine Aubuchon. He married Rosemary Gruner on April 6, 1995 in Rock Island, Illinois. William retired as a Petty Officer First Class in the United States Navy. He was a member of Milan Lions Club, American Legion Riders and the Vietnam Veterans of America – Rock Island Chapter #299. He enjoyed motorcycles, spending time with family and friends, and displaying the flag of the United States of America. Survivors include his wife, the Reverend Rosemary Aubuchon; his brothers, Donald Aubuchon, Robert Aubuchon; his sister, Kay Aubuchon-Hansen; his children, William Aubuchon III, Bob Aubuchon and Paul Aubuchon; his stepson, Jason Gruner; and many grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews. William was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Mark Aubuchon. Graveside services for William were at 2:30 PM on Wednesday at the Rock Island National Cemetery, where the Reverend Rosemary Aubuchon officiated. Military honors were conducted by the Vietnam Veterans of America - Quad Cities Chapter #299. Those wishing to attend the services at the Rock Island National Cemetery met at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030-7th Avenue, Rock Island at 2:00 PM. There was no visitation. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at wheelanpressly.com. JOHN F. BAGLEY – Died recently in 2017 in Irmo, South Carolina at the age of 81. The cause of death is unknown. He was born on April 3, 1926. He is survived by his daughter, Julia Bagley. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a Life Member of Vietnam Veterans of America – Columbia Chapter #303. EDITH JUDY PEARL BAKER - Died Monday, June 26, 2017 at Erlanger at the age of 74. She was a resident of Rock Spring, Georgia. The cause of death was a stroke. She was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania on June 7, 1943. Judy served her country as a Captain in the United States Air Force. She attained two Master’s Degrees in Public Health and Nursing Administration and became a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Judy was a nursing educator at Tarleton State University and Georgia Northwestern Technical College. She was a Life Member of Vietnam Veterans of America – Chattanooga Chapter #203 and served as its secretary for nine years. She was active in the Mountain View Presbyterian Church. Judy was an amazing mother, grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by two sisters and eight brothers. She is survived by her sons, Jason Baker and wife Sonia, of Amarillo, TX, and Jonas Baker, of Rock Spring, GA; her sisters, Rachael Pruitt, of Ocean City, NJ, Shirley Febinger, of Mineral Wells, TX, Lorraine Lukacs, of Greensburg, PA, and Mary Lessman, of Mt. Pleasant, PA; her brothers, Jonathan Gerstner, of Chandler, AZ, and Dean Black, of Williamson, NY; her granddaughters, Emma, Laila, and Lola, and; countless nieces and nephews. The funeral service was at 6:00 PM on Sunday, July 2, 2017 in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel. Interment was in the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home was on Sunday from 3:00 PM until the time of the service. Arrangements were made by the Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home in LaFayette, Georgia. JANE B. “Breese” BAKER – Died Wednesday, July 5, 2017 in Petaluma, California at the age of 78. She called Loveland, Colorado home. The cause of death was a perforated colon after open heart surgery. She was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on January 13, 1939. She is survived by two daughters; four grandchildren, and; 3 siblings. Breese’s oldest daughter is Dawn Richards. She served in the United States Women’s Army Corps during the Vietnam War. She served from 1967 to 1971 served as a medic at Camp Zumba in Japan. She was an instrument in the Petaluma Veterans Hall. She was a Life Member of Vietnam Veterans of America – Petaluma Chapter #563. MAX R. BANDY, JR. – Died Wednesday, July 26, 2017 in South Lyon, Michigan at the age of 68. The cause of death was a heart attack. He was born on June 4, 1949 in Scottsville, Kentucky. He was the beloved husband of Susan for 45 years; loving father of Christopher, 18Ryan, and the late Shawn; dear grandfather of Sydney Moore, and; cherished brother of Danny (Diane) Bandy. Max was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was a Life Member of Vietnam Veterans of America – Plymouth Chapter #528. He also served as a police officer and retired from the Detroit and Livonia Police Departments. Visitation hours were on Friday, August 11th from 2:00-8:00 PM at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road in Livonia, Michigan. A VFW Service took place at 7:00 PM on Friday at the Funeral Home. The funeral service was on Saturday, August 12th at 11:00 AM, with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM at the Funeral Home.