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Master and Commander Posts: 1003 Location: NE Florida | Subject: Wednesday Obits JOURNEY .. .. Kirk R. Journy passed away on December 9, 2023, which would have been his father's 100th birthday, surrounded by his family. Born on April 16, 1960, to parents James and Marjorie (Lyons) Journy in Rockford, Illinois, he was the ninth of ten children. Growing up, Kirk was quite reserved, but was always known for his kindness, generosity, and will be greatly missed by many. Kirk took great pride in enlisting in the U.S. Navy and serving his country. Being a Gulf War veteran, he spent months at a time on nuclear submarines, including the USS Andrew Jackson and USS George C. Marshall. His proudest moment was receiving his Submarine Warfare pin (dolphins) which was a hard earned badge recognizing his dedicated service. Above all else, Kirk was greatly loved by his family, earning the title of 'favorite uncle'. Every year around Christmas, he would list out all the nieces and nephews' names and their gifts, ensuring no one received the same one. Kirk was a child at heart and took joy in playing 'harmless pranks' on his siblings, nieces, and nephews. He was most enthused on the 4th of July, his favorite holiday, when he got to throw handfuls of candy and toys at the children passing by. Kirk will be remembered for his resilience and strength throughout his treacherous battle with cancer, never complaining or showing fear. He is survived by siblings Leslie (Michael) Wise, Laurie (Ray) Vieth, Mollie (Rick) Teckenburg, Jane (Geoff) Brook, Tim (Diana) Journy, Lee (Bob) Conzen, Ann (Brent) Rogers, Tom (Jill) Journy, Paul (Mary) Iverson, and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents and brother, Martin Journy. A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, IL, 61108. A memorial service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Burial will take place on Monday, January 8th at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. To send online condolences and share memories, please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com. WILCOXSON .. .. Kenneth Lee “Ken” Wilcoxson, age 69, of Warrensburg, formerly of Odessa, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023, at the Missouri Veterans Home. He was born July 16, 1954, in Pekin, IL, the son of Julian Holland and Rose Marie (Green) Wilcoxson. Ken was proud to be first chair for saxophone while attending Pekin Community High School. After graduation he began an electrician apprenticeship at Caterpillar Tractor. After completing his apprenticeship, he joined the U.S. Navy as an Electrician’s Mate 1st class submarine specialist. During his 20-year tenure in the Navy he continued training, specializing to become a nuclear reactor operator. He achieved the rank of chief petty officer, served on seven nuclear submarines: USS Batfish, USS Henry Clay, USS Ulysses S. Grant, USS Tennessee (Plank owner and commissioning crew), USS Pennsylvania (Plank owner and commissioning crew), USS Grayling, USS Jams K. Polk. His service took him to numerous duty stations. He received many awards and commendations in the Navy some of which are the Navy Expert Rifleman Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal, and the Good Conduct Award (four times). After retiring from the Navy, Ken worked as a maintenance electrician for International Truck and Engine in Ohio, and then in a nuclear power plant for PNM Public Service Company of New Mexico before a final forced retirement due to medical reasons. On June 5, 2001, he and Belinda Bierbaum were united in marriage in Virginia Beach, VA. Ken enjoyed an assortment of hobbies including ammunition reloading, competition shooting, playing pinball, boating, SCUBA diving, riding motorcycles, playing saxophone, and radio-controlled airplanes. Ken leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife, Belinda Wilcoxson; his stepson, Robert (Cassandra) Moody; grandsons, Connor & Kason Moody; daughter-in-law, Amber Moody; granddaughter, Skye Moody; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother-in-law, Nola Bierbaum; and his stepson, Charlie Moody. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the Missouri Veterans Home with Pastor Lawrence Adams officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Veterans Assistance League and can be left in care of Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home. RALSTON .. .. Clyde Ralston, 92, of Chillicothe, passed at 5:00 a.m. Friday, December 8, 2023 in Brown Memorial Home, Circleville, following an extended illness. He was born November 25, 1931, in Ross County, to the late Martin and Carrie Miller Ralston. Surviving are a son, Jeffrey (Mary Ann) Ralston, of Chillicothe; a daughter, Melynda (Todd Chaney) Ralston, of Frankfort; grandchildren, Liana Ralston, Brian Ralston, Scott Ralston, Ashley (John) Cutright, Courtney (Benjamin) Fout, Cody Ralston, Jessie Ralston, Erica Ralston, Hunter Ralston, Connor Ralston, Amber (Earl) Meade and Christopher Jenkins; 11 great grandchildren; a sister, Georgia Pate, of Hamilton, OH; a brother, Richard (Jackie) Ralston, of St. Cloud, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by sons, Arthur David Ralston and Eric Kyle Ralston; brothers, William Ralston, Robert Miller and Kenneth “Dutch” Ralston; and sisters, Virginia Pfeifer, Doris Reese and Grace Hays. Clyde was a 1949 graduate of Huntington High School. He served as an Electrician in the United States Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Sea Devil SSN-664, a Sturgeon-Class attack submarine, and aboard the USS Greenlet, a Chanticleer-Class submarine rescue ship. Clyde worked as a dedicated Union Electrician for nearly 70 years thru the I.B.E.W Local 575. He was a devoted, loving father who always put his kids and family first. After retirement, he enjoyed feeding cattle, evening dinners with his brother, “Dutch”, attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, and getting his coffee from the Huntsmen Market multiple times a day. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 14, 2023 in the WARE FUNERAL HOME. Burial will follow in Huntington Township Cemetery where military graveside rites will be conducted by the Ross County Veterans Honor Guard. Family and friends may call at the WARE FUNERAL HOME from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. SCHLUETER .. .. Albert W. Schlueter husband of the late Barbara "Fran" Schlueter (nee Klocker), beloved father of Kenneth W., Richard A. & the late Gary W. Schlueter, caring grandfather of Terence (Melissa), Shawn, Adam (Jessica), Matthew (Krystle), Timothy, Kirsten, Justin, the late Lincoln and Mark, also survived by 6 great-grandchildren. Resident of Mt. Washington. Albert served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the submarine USS Lionfish which is currently docked at Battleship Cove in Falls River, Massachusetts. Then he worked as an engineer at Cincinnati Bell for 38 years and was responsible for power and toll equipment. Albert was most proud of being retired for longer than he worked. Mass of Christian Burial at Guardian Angels Church, Mt. Washington on Thursday Dec. 14, at 10:30AM. Friends may visit the Church on Thursday from 9:30-10:30AM. Memorials to Guardian Angels Church or Catholic Charities. TAYLOR .. ... David Patrick Taylor, 84, of Monticello, Florida, died peacefully on December 12, 2023 at home while holding his wife's hand. David was born on October 8,1939 in Lexington, South Carolina, to the late Phillip Calvin and Emily Rish Taylor. David graduated from Moultrie High School in 1958 and joined the U.S. Navy. He served for 20 years aboard submarines before retiring honorably to civilian life; he worked in the family trucking business for over 40 years. He is a proud member of the U.S. Submarine Veterans group, The Holland Club. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Roxanne E. Taylor; his daughters: Traci T. Brockway (Jack) of Radford, Virginia, and Trudi T. Alberts (Frank) of Atlanta; step-daughter, Amy L. Ellinor-Koch; step-son, Maxwell J. Ellinor; granddaughters: Hannah D. Brockway and Emma S. Brockway; six step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and sister, Phyllis Weldon (Jim) of Monticello, Florida. David was predeceased by his brother, Gerald F. Taylor. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023, at 11 am for family and friends at Oakfield Cemetery, 2462 Waukeenah Hwy, in Monticello. The family wishes to thank Big Bend Hospice for their thoughtful service and tender care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee: | ||
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Plankowner Posts: 9165 Location: Upper lefthand corner of the map. | Subject: RE: Wednesday Obits If Clyde Ralston was aboard the USS Sea Devil during the Korean War in was the SS 400 not the SSN 664. Someone doing his Obit didn't research him very well. Hand Salute Sailor! | ||
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