Major Gary Wickman

WEST MILTON, Iowa — Major Gary Patrick Wickman (USAF, Ret.), died on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007 when Gary’s battle with ALS came to an end.

He was born to Ken and Pat Wickman on Easter Sunday, April 17, 1960. He was one of six children. He was born in Detroit and raised in Kingsford. He graduated from Michigan Technical University with a degree in mechanical engineering. In 1983, Gary joined the Air Force and earned his master’s degree from the Air Force Institute of Technology. Gary retired from service in 2004 when he was diagnosed with Lou Gherig’s Disease.

His many joys included his Harley, Detroit football, Nascar, the indoors, a good cigar, and a fine bottle of wine.

Gary is survived by his wife, Jill Wickman of West Milton; his son, Matthew Wickman of Council Bluffs, Iowa; his parents, Ken and Pat Wickman of Iron Mountain; sisters, Susan (Rick) Lundholm of Iron Mountain and Deb (Gene) Davis of Kingsford; brothers, Dale Wickman of Mission Viejo, Calif., Tim (Erin) Wickman of Gladstone, Dan Wickman of Kingsford; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Sandy McMaken as well as aunts, uncles cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Russell and Kathryn Gibson and Wallace and Adeline Wickman; his stepson, Michael Belcher; cousin, Michael Wickman and a brother-in-law, Don Charette.

Gary’s family would like to thank the many caregivers who were so good to him; Hospice of Miami County, Lincare, Dr. James Graham, Cindy Griffith, ICU staff at Wright Patterson, SCI Clinic at the Dayton VA, UVMC-Home Health Team, American Nursing and Horizon Home Health.

Friends may call on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hale-Sarver Funeral Home, 284 N. Miami St., West Milton.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Ed Ellis officiating.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at Riverside Cemetery in West Milton.

Memorial contributions may be made in Honor of Gary to the Hospice of Miami County, The Fisher House-Wright Patterson Air Force Base or the ALS Association.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Iron Mountain.

The Hale-Sarver Funeral Home is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.
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SEALS, ROY L. M.D. - age 71, of West Knoxville, son of the late Roy L. and Lottie Young Seals, departed this life to be with his Heavenly Father Sunday, November 18, 2007 from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). He was a member of West Park Baptist Church. Roy graduated from West High School where he played football and basketball and earned college scholarships in both sports. He elected to go to University of Tennessee, Knoxville on a football scholarship. While in college, he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and with two years of football eligibility left, he elected to go to medical school at U.T. Memphis. Roy graduated from U.T. Medical School in 1961. After graduation, he did an internship at Confederate Memorial Hospital in Shreveport, LA. and upon finishing, did a surgical residency at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, LA. He then returned to Memphis for his otolaryngology residency. Roy started his private practice in 1967 and in 1968 he passed his otolaryngology boards to became a fellow in the American College of Surgeons. In 1990 and 1991 he became President of the Otolaryngology Society of Tennessee. He was in the United States Army Reserves for twelve years and retired as a Major. Roy leaves behind his loving wife, Susan and former wife, Mary Seals, whom is the mother of his three sons, James L. Seals, MD and wife, Brenda; M. Taite Seals, MD and wife, Jule; David E. Seals and wife, Diane. He also leaves behind 5 grandchildren, Courtney, Kimberly, Charissa, Madeline and David Seals; his dear friend, Debbie Jones and many other special friends. A funeral service will be 11:30 A.M. Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Pastor Sam Polson officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: MDA-ALS, Division at 3300 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson, Arizona, 85718-3299 or West Park Baptist Church, 8833 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37923. The family will receive friends 10-11:30 A.M. Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com

Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel from 11/20/2007

Edward C. Hinrichsen


Edward C. Hinrichsen, 70, of 2520 56th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids, died Monday morning Nov. 19, 2007, at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).


Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Deacon Jim Johnston will officiate. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery in Marshfield. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post No. 9.


Ed was born Aug. 21, 1937, in Pittsville, to Robert and Frieda (Grimm) Hinrichsen. He was married to Marjorie Oestreich on July 31, 1965, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Marshfield.


Ed served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1962 during which time he was stationed in Hawaii for training. He worked for the Conservation Department in Meadow Valley during high school and after returning from the Army. He then worked for Wood County Telephone Co. as a lineman for 26 years retiring in 1994.


He had the utmost respect for nature and was a true conservationist at heart. He was an active member of the Stan Plis Conservation League. Their goal is to improve and maintain the migratory bird habitat and resident wildlife in the south Wood County and northern Meadow Valley areas. Those areas were special to him throughout his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, beekeeping, bird-watching and building birdhouses, especially for hawks, owls, bluebirds and wood ducks. He also enjoyed researching and viewing all the birds on his own.


Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; two sons, Michael (Jeanette) Hinrichsen of Hammond, and Jon (Laura) Hinrichsen of Milwaukee; three grandchildren, Bryce and Garrett Hinrichsen of Hammond, and Nicholas Hinrichsen of Milwaukee; his mother, Frieda Hinrichsen of Arpin; two brothers, Robert (Dorla) Hinrichsen of Spencer, and Glenn (Bonnie) Hinrichsen of Stevens Point; and two sisters, Dorothy (Don) Leece of Menomonie, and Joyce (Keith) Soppe of Arpin.


He was preceded in death by his father.


Friends may call at Taylor, Vollert & Jennings Funeral home in Wisconsin Rapids from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and at St. Luke's Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. until the time of services on Saturday.


"Our family would like to extend a special thanks to the many family members and friends who through countless acts of kindness have helped us in recent months. We would also like to thank the doctors and caregivers from Aspirus VNA and Hospice House for all of their care and support. A sincere thank you goes out to Bea Kohl for making a daily commitment and to Pat and Elmer Schemenauer for their ingenuity in providing a communication tool. Memorials will be given to the Stan Plis Conservation League and the ALS Association."

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Linda L. Morales 1943 - 2007 Linda L. Morales, long time Downey resident, passed away November 17, 2007 due to ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Linda was born in French Camp, California on May 21, 1943, to Cecil and Juanita (Walters) Garrison. With her husband, Jesse G. Morales, Jr., Linda established Morales Pool Plastering which they successfully operated for 40 years. Linda returned to school and became a Licensed Vocational Nurse in 1971. In addition to Jesse, her husband of 35 years, Linda leaves behind her son, David P. (Genie) Limon; daughters, Tamara R. Lockhart, Yvette M. (Joe) Rincon; mother, Juanita Garrison and mother-in-law , Abelia Morales; brother, John Garrison; sisters, Jeanette Hinsz, Brownie (Jim) Carr, Sandra Talbert; grandchildren, Bradley Lakin, Julianne Lockhart, Alexa, David and Skylar Limon, Joshua, Britteny, Nicolette and Victoria Rincon. She was preceded in death by her son, Jesse Morales III. Linda will be deeply missed by her loving husband, family, friends and all who knew her. A vigil prayer service and celebration of her life will be held Friday, November 23rd, 7:00pm at White's Funeral Home, Azusa. The F uneral Liturgy (Mass) will be held Saturday, 10:00am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 10727 S. Downey Ave., Downey with the Rite of Committal and interment beside her son at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Rowland Heights. Contributions in her memory may be made to The ALS Association, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 150, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301. Her family was assisted by White's Funeral Home 404 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, CA. (626)334-2921
Published in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on 11/20/2007.

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Sharon Marie Hartwick
HARTWICK, Sharon Marie - Age 56, of Swartz Creek, died Saturday, November 17, 2007 at home. Funeral Service was held at 2PM today.

John Burkey

John Edward Burkey, 50, of Stevensville, died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, Nov. 18 at his home.

The son of Jean Barber of Severna Park and Edward Burkey of Sebring, Ohio, Mr. Burkey was born Oct. 21, 1957, in Alliance, Ohio, and reared in Severna Park. He graduated from Severna Park High School.

Mr. Burkey was the owner and operator of a trucking company for 27 years, working primarily for B. Von Paris Moving and Storage in Arnold.

His interests included fishing in the Chesapeake Bay, football, baseball, coaching recreational sports, listening to music and spending time with family and friends.

In addition to his parents, surviving are his wife of 25 years, Lisa Wehnert Burkey, whom he married Oct. 2, 1982; his stepfather, Lee Barber of Severna Park; two sons, Chase and Ian Burkey, both of Stevensville; one daughter, Gwyn Scholten of Chester; one sister, Lisa Dorrell of Centre-ville; two brothers, Bill Barber of Westminster and Don Barber of Towson; his paternal grandmother, Minerva Burkey of Sebring, Ohio; and one granddaughter. He was the brother of the late Michael Burkey.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Cloverfields Club House, 101 Nichols Manor Drive, Stevensville. Burial is private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the ALS Association DC/MD/VA Chapter, 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855. Online condolences may be made at www.fhnfuneralhome.com.

Miller, Carolyn Ann


CAROLYN ANN MILLER
1946 - 2007


Carolyn Ann Miller of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2007 from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease", at the age of 60.
She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Thomas "Jack" Miller, two sons, Stacy (Susy), Navarre, Florida, Michael (Sherry), Cleveland, Alabama, sister, Judy Parker (Gary), Altoona, Alabama, two step-daughters, Jan Liberatos (John), Hendersonville, North Carolina, Sherry Altman, Clayton, North Carolina, her step-father, Ted Holland (Susan), Gardendale, Alabama, two nephews, Eric and Craig Battles (Melissa) of Altoona, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mrs. Miller was
preceded in death by her mother, Violet Holland of Walnut Grove, Alabama, and her father, Budge Dillard.
Carolyn was born in Etowah County, Alabama, Nov 28, 1946. She graduated Altoona High School. She resided in Pensacola for more than 30 years, retiring from Wal-Mart in 2005. Carolyn was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, always putting others first, sharing her joy of laughter, her love for birds and dogs, as well as being a friend and confidant to many. Her death will be a great loss to all who knew her.
Carolyn desired no formal funeral ceremony.
In lieu of flowers the family would like donations sent to: Hospice of the Emerald Coast, 5401 Corporate Woods Dr, Ste. 800, Pensacola, FL. 32504. Please make note to state:
"In Loving Memory of Carolyn Ann Miller."
The family would like to thank Hospice of the Emerald Coast for the wonderful care and emotional help given during Carolyn's battle with ALS. A special thanks is extended to Nurse Carol Orta and CNA D'Arcy Hodges.
Arrangements are by Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.
Published in the Pensacola News Journal on 11/20/2007.

Bailey, Michael P.


MICHAEL P. BAILEY Former resident of San Bernardino on Nov. 15, 2007, our beloved Michael lost his battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease at age 47. Michael was a generous, kind and loving man, always putting others before him even in his last days. He leaves behind a loving wife of 28 years, Sandy; a son, Bobby; and a daughter, Crystal; grandchildren and many friends. Services were held in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Published in the San Bernardino Sun on 11/19/2007.

Mom of seven fought ALS and inspired a community
By Virginia Culver
The Denver Post
Article Last Updated: 11/24/2007 11:18:36 PM MST


Dave and Lisa Nichols have a laugh with son Peter in a 2004 photograph. Lisa Nichols died of cancer after fighting Lou Gehrig's disease for more than three years. (Andy Cross, Denver Post file photo )It was in Lisa Nichols' nature to take care of other people.

But in the past few years, neighbors, friends and relatives banded together to take care of her.

Nichols, who for more than three years battled ALS, often called Lou Gehrig's disease, died of cancer Nov. 15. She was 49.

Friends and neighbors staged a Nichols fundraiser in August 2004 and called it "Band Together."

What started out to be a concert in a driveway turned into a huge event in a Greenwood Village park. Some 2,000 people showed up and Band Together raised $130,000 to help with the needs of Nichols' seven children after her death.

"Lisa was a little mortified about all the attention," said a close friend and neighbor, Susie Roy.

It didn't end there. For months "five meals a week have been arriving at the Nichols house," Roy said.

Friends have driven the Nicholses' kids to events and lessons, picked them up from day care and run other errands.

"She inspired a great community feeling," said Nancy Sharp, mayor of Greenwood Village and one of many involved in the fundraiser. Her illness "was a way for people to get galvanized and show kindness and generosity."

Nichols wanted people to have a "happy experience" after her death, Roy said. So, after the committal service, wine and hors d'oeuvres were served, a harpist played and there was a singalong.

"She was an amazing person in the face of such a horrible and devastating disease," said Leslie Ryan of Denver, director of patient services for the ALS Association. "She faced it with such bravery and grace and taught other people how to deal with it. She had a knowing and listening ear."

Dave Nichols was his wife's biggest fan for the way she mothered their children, her "toughness and brightness" and her faith. To him, "she was just two miracles short of being a saint."

As Lisa Nichols' illness worsened, she used a wheelchair and then a motorized wheelchair. Her right side was unaffected, so she wrote thank-you notes "until her hand couldn't push the pen any more," Roy said.

Lisa Helen Johansing was born in Pasadena, Calif., on Aug. 30, 1958, and graduated from Mayfield High School there. She took classes at Pasadena City College and the University of California at Santa Barbara.

She met Dave Nichols, a Colorado native, through a mutual friend when they both lived in California. They were married in 1981.

Her faith never wavered, friends and family said, and she told her husband to "make sure the kids keep their faith," he said.

Lisa Nichols also is survived by her four daughters: Molly Nichols, Maggie Nichols, Katie Nichols and Ellie Nichols; and three sons: Daniel Nichols, Joseph Nichols and Peter Nichols, all of Greenwood Village; two sisters; and three brothers.

Virginia Culver: 303-954-1223 or vculver@denverpost.com

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Chicago TV news anchor John Drury dies

November 26, 2007
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

WHEATON, Ill.---- Longtime Chicago television anchor John Drury died on Sunday, the TV station where he worked until his retirement announced. He was 80 years old.

Drury died at his home in Wheaton after a long battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, said Jennifer Graves, a vice president at Chicago's ABC 7.

The Peoria-born Drury began working as a news anchor for ABC 7's 10 p.m. newscast in 1984, retiring in 2002. He also worked earlier for several other Chicago television stations, including WGN. Drury started his broadcasting career in 1955 at WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee.

''John passed away peacefully this evening at his home surrounded by his family,'' a Sunday statement from his family said. ''Not only did he fight ALS, he gave back to the community by raising awareness to this disease.''

Former colleagues praised the celebrated newsman's professionalism and storytelling skills.

''John was the consummate journalist -- driven, passionate about telling the truth and, of course, a great communicator,'' said Emily Barr, ABC 7's president and general manager.

Drury is survived by his wife Ann, and by four children.