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James Christopher Horner (August 9, 1959 – June 30, 2026)
James Christopher Horner, 66, of Rock Springs passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2026, of a sudden illness at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was a resident of Rock Springs for the past 30 years. He was born August 9,1959 in Evanston, Illinois, the son of the late James…
Michael Lembeck, retired owner of Williams Shoes, dies at 73
Michael Scott Lembeck, 73, died Sept. 24, 2026. He was born March 28, 1953, to David and Vitti Lembeck in Highland Park, Illinois. Michael was a devoted husband of 44 years to his wife, Marianne Lembeck, and a loving father to his two daughters, Zoe and Ariel Lembeck. Michael and…
Saratoga TODAY
Published September 24Ruth A. Pouliot
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- Ruth A. Pouliot, 82, passed September 19, 2026. Memorial donations to Saratoga Children’s Theatre, Saratoga Chamber Players or charity of your choice. Calling hours are 9:30-10:30am, Saturday, September 26, at St. Clement’s Church followed by Mass. Burial…
Dr. Joyce K. Keithley
Dr. Joyce K. Keithley, PhD, 79, passed away September 15, in Chicago. She was born in Springfield to Eileen (McCausland) and Everett K. Keithley. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, sister Jeanne Keithley and brother in law Ken Gouveia, and her best friend and…
Joan Brooks McLane, educator and artist, dies at 90
Joan Brooks McLane, an early childhood educator and artist, died unexpectedly on Aug. 17, a week before her 91st birthday. Born and raised in New York City, Joan attended Dalton, Putney School and Radcliffe College. She met Jock (John) McLane, who would become her husband and…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 09Joseph Battisto (December 11, 1931 – September 3, 2026)
Joseph Battisto, 94, passed away on September 3, 2026. He was born on December 11, 1931, to immigrant parents Tomasso and Philomena Battisto and was born and raised in Little Italy in Chicago. Joseph married Patricia Racette on October 3, 1959. They shared nearly 60 years of…