Tau graph software author dies

Published: 10th Feb 2008, 22:14:34GMT Source: drobe.co.uk
By the Drobe news desk


Dad-of-two Peter Killworth loses battle with long-term illness

Tributes were paid this week to RISC OS software developer and interactive fiction writer Peter Killworth, who lost his fight with motor neurone disease late last month.

Peter, who worked as an ocean modeller for the National Oceanography Centre at the University of Southampton, died on January 28, leaving a wife and two sons. He was the author of top graph plotting program Tau and in the 1970s and 1980s he was best known for penning a number of sci-fi interactive fiction games. He wrote, among others, Philosopher's Quest, Countdown to Doom, and Castle of Riddles, pictured right.

In a statement, friends at the University of Southampton said: "Peter will be remembered for his unbridled enthusiasm for science, his dedication to work, and his selfless and generous nature that fostered and encouraged the scientific development of the numerous colleagues he worked with.

"Peter will be sorely missed by the many people who knew him and worked with him. His outstanding contribution to oceanography will live on through his published papers, and in the hearts and minds of those who knew him."

Peter was also a frequent contributor to the mailing list for users of the EasiWriter and TechWriter packages, published by Icon Technology. Mike Glover of Icon said the news was "very sad."

TechWriter user Stewart Brookes added: "This is very sad news indeed. My very first experience of a BBC Model B was playing [Peter's interactive game] Philosopher's Quest. I was immediately hooked, and in later years I was delighted to be in contact with Peter through the EasiWriter mailing list. He'll be missed. My condolences to his family."

Paul J. Mottle


Paul J. Mottle, age 74, lifelong resident of Oshkosh, died at his residence on Saturday, February 9, 2008, completing his battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. Paul was born on November 18, 1933. He was the son of Walter and Margaret Bork. He is survived by his golden retriever pal, Sammy II.


Paul was a devoted Catholic, attending Mass at St. John Catholic Church for many years. He loved the outdoors, was an avid hunter, and enjoyed spending time at his cottage on the Rat River. Paul was a life long Packer fan.


Paul was caring, compassionate, and a friend to all; his "half hour walk" would often take hours because he had so many friends to talk to along the way. He served his country in the Army during the Korean War. Paul worked for the Soo Line Railroad, and later for the Winnebago County Highway Department.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 15, 2008 at St. Jude the Apostle Parish on W. South Park Avenue, 434 W. South Park Avenue, Father William Van De Kreeke officiating. A prayer service will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Seefeld Family of Funeral Chapels, 1025 Oregon Street, concluding a time for visiting and sharing memories to be held at the funeral chapel from 4 until 6 p.m. on Thursday.


There will also be a time for visiting at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Military Honors will be given after Mass. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Weyauwega. Condolences may also be given online at www.seefeldfuneral.com.


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Linton loved law, his family
70-year-old founded college fund for kids

By Tracy Wheeler
Beacon Journal staff writer


Published on Sunday, Feb 10, 2008

Most people knew Robert F. Linton as an attorney, the managing partner of Akron's oldest law firm.

Law was certainly a passion of his, as was his family, which included a wife of 27 years, four children and six grandchildren.

Mr. Linton, 70, died Friday
after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease.

But nearly a decade ago, a new passion blossomed — to give some of Akron's most disadvantaged elementary school students the chance to attend college.

In 1999, 20 third-graders were selected for Collegescholars Inc. with the promise that they would maintain good grades and good conduct through high school. If they could do that, their college would be paid for.

The first of those students is set to graduate from North High School at the end of this school year.

''That's probably the thing that bothers me the most'' about his passing, said law partner Stephen Pruneski, ''that he won't get to see those kids graduate.''

The managing partner at Roderick, Myers & Linton for the past 30 years, Mr. Linton specialized in business law and complex litigation. He represented such high-profile clients as FirstEnergy Corp., Dominion East Ohio Gas, the University of Akron, and Kent State University, along with many smaller businesses in all types of litigation, according to the firm's Web site.

He met his wife — Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Deborah Cook — at the law firm, where she became the firm's first female partner.

A major supporter of Republican candidates, Mr. Linton was also involved with the Zips Advancement Council, the University of Akron Foundation, and the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition. The family has asked that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Mr. Linton's memory to the University of Akron Foundation or the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition.

Though Mr. Linton devoted much of his later years to the Collegescholars program, he never sought recognition for it.

''It was never about him,'' said his law partner Kurt Weitendorf. ''He felt the need to give something back to the community.''

And he didn't just make the scholarship offer, then wait nine years until graduation. He mentored some of the children, and found mentors for others. He took them on field trips to museums, Cedar Point, or University of Akron basketball games.

''Bob was like a second father or a big brother to these children,'' Weitendorf said.

Mr. Linton and his wife were the creators and primary funders of Collegescholars. The goal of allowing poor students to attend college likely sprung from his own childhood, said sister-in-law Nancy O'Connor.

''He was working at 13 and pretty much never stopped,'' she said. ''He had to support his mother and his siblings. He always viewed education as a way to a better life.''

A now-expired Web page for Collegescholars relayed the thoughts of one 16-year-old participant, who said his favorite two things about the program are that ''he gets to go to college . . . because everyone wants to go to college,'' and he ''enjoys having Mr. Linton make him get good grades.''

The boy added that his career goal ''is to become a lawyer because he wants to take over Mr. Linton's law firm.''


Most people knew Robert F. Linton as an attorney, the managing partner of Akron's oldest law firm.

Law was certainly a passion of his, as was his family, which included a wife of 27 years, four children and six grandchildren.

Mr. Linton, 70, died Friday
after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease.

But nearly a decade ago, a new passion blossomed — to give some of Akron's most disadvantaged elementary school students the chance to attend college.

In 1999, 20 third-graders were selected for Collegescholars Inc. with the promise that they would maintain good grades and good conduct through high school. If they could do that, their college would be paid for.

The first of those students is set to graduate from North High School at the end of this school year.

''That's probably the thing that bothers me the most'' about his passing, said law partner Stephen Pruneski, ''that he won't get to see those kids graduate.''

The managing partner at Roderick, Myers & Linton for the past 30 years, Mr. Linton specialized in business law and complex litigation. He represented such high-profile clients as FirstEnergy Corp., Dominion East Ohio Gas, the University of Akron, and Kent State University, along with many smaller businesses in all types of litigation, according to the firm's Web site.

He met his wife — Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Deborah Cook — at the law firm, where she became the firm's first female partner.

A major supporter of Republican candidates, Mr. Linton was also involved with the Zips Advancement Council, the University of Akron Foundation, and the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition. The family has asked that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Mr. Linton's memory to the University of Akron Foundation or the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition.

Though Mr. Linton devoted much of his later years to the Collegescholars program, he never sought recognition for it.

''It was never about him,'' said his law partner Kurt Weitendorf. ''He felt the need to give something back to the community.''

And he didn't just make the scholarship offer, then wait nine years until graduation. He mentored some of the children, and found mentors for others. He took them on field trips to museums, Cedar Point, or University of Akron basketball games.

''Bob was like a second father or a big brother to these children,'' Weitendorf said.

Mr. Linton and his wife were the creators and primary funders of Collegescholars. The goal of allowing poor students to attend college likely sprung from his own childhood, said sister-in-law Nancy O'Connor.

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Educator embraced challenges
By Virginia Culver
The Denver Post
Article Last Updated: 02/13/2008 02:08:04 AM MST


Gary Sibigtroth served as superintendent of East Grand County Schools and assistant state commissioner of education. (Courtesy of Sibigtroth family )


Gary Sibigtroth loved teaching and spent most of his 37-year career in rural Colorado schools.

Sibigtroth, 60, who died of Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) on Jan. 29, made a lasting impact on students, said his wife, Darlene, of Parker.

Tributes and well-wishes from former students filled two large scrapbooks before Sibigtroth died.

Sibigtroth's teaching career began in Ouray in 1968.

To make some extra money, he shared school bus-driving duties with another teacher. Every other day for eight years, he drove a small bus to 10,000-foot Idorado Mine to pick up two students.

Sibigtroth had a habit of taking on challenges. On March 22, 1981, he married Darlene Brumley, who had four daughters ranging in age from 6 to 12 years old. The Sibigroths then had their own daughter, Michelle Butler, who now lives in Cortez.

"He stepped right up," said stepdaughter Wendy Lee, of Fort Collins, recalling how Sibigtroth took care of his new family while his wife received cancer treatments.

Sibigtroth was an avid outdoorsman, taking his family on hikes, bike rides, camping and fishing trips and weekly rides in the family pickup over Trail Ridge Road. The only way he could get the girls to go was to promise them candy apples when they got to Estes Park, Lee said.

Sibigtroth was active in the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation, often giving speeches to people with MD and ALS. "I think talking to others bolstered his own strength in facing the disease," his wife said.

Gary Sibigtroth was born in LaSalle, Ill., on March 14, 1947, but moved to Boulder when he was 5. He earned a bachelor's degree in education at the University of Northern Colorado and a doctorate in education from UCLA.

He taught in Ouray and Dolores, where he also was principal, and was superintendent of East Grand County Schools in Granby.

He also served as director of the Southeastern Colorado Board of Cooperative Services in Lamar and as assistant commissioner to the Colorado commissioner of education. Sibigtroth retired in 2006.

In addition to his wife and two daughters, he also is survived by three other daughters, Cheri Wiebelhaus and Christy Thurman, both of Parker, and Cindy Saari, of Centennial; his mother, Arlene Sibigtroth, of Phoenix; a brother, Robert, of Elkton, Md.; and 11 grandchildren.

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

Sioux Falls husband, wife born, died on the same day
By Melanie Brandert
Matthew Gruchow


A Sioux Falls couple died together Saturday, side by side, of separate illnesses.

Diana Kraft and her husband, Kent, married for about 43 years, were both born on the same day: Sept. 2, 1941. Diana Kraft had Lou Gehrig's disease. Kent had a brief illness.

Police spokesman Loren McManus said the Krafts' deaths were not suspicious, and Kent Kraft had a heart condition.

It was a unique situation, reminiscent of the movie, "The Notebook," he said.

"It's kind of like that. They've been together forever, and she was very, very sick, and she died," he said. "Whatever effect that had on him, that was it."

Joel Vipond, director at Miller Funeral Home, said in his 30 years of funeral service, he has never seen a couple that were born and died on the same day.

"It is about as unusual as it gets," he said.

"It's tough enough to lose one (parent), but it's doubly devastating to lose them both."

The couple, 66, met in Mitchell while Kent Kraft was a Dakota Wesleyan University student and Diana Schroder was a nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital, according to the obituary.

The Krafts have two children, Deborah of Sioux Falls and Calvin of Rock Rapids, Iowa, and a grandson, Andrew, of Sioux Falls, among other survivors.

A representative for the family said they would not comment.


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Dear Friends and Family,

I am saddened to share with you that my father passed away last night. He went very peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family after battling ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) valiantly with strength and courage. Jerry Kaufman celebrated and lived his life with a strong sense of purpose and modeled to us where our priorities should be. He was a loving husband and father, with an amazing sense of humor and generous nature. A consummate teacher and life long learner, he was always eager to pass along his life lessons and share his wisdom. He was deliberate in his actions and created a positive legacy through all the lives he touched.

There will be a memorial ceremony to celebrate my father's life followed by an intimate burial ceremony on Sunday afternoon.

Thank you for all your love and support.

Warmest regards, Jake

Lloyd B. Rogers Jr.

SWOOPE — Lloyd Bernard “Buddy” Rogers Jr., 67, husband of Diane (Small) Rogers of Swoope died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, at his residence, following a courageous two-year battle with ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease. Buddy was born Feb. 29, 1940, in Hickory, N.C., a son of the late Lloyd Bernard Sr. and Lena Mae (Herman) Rogers.

In 1962, he graduated from William and Mary with a major in history. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of five years.



Prior to retiring, he was employed by DuPont for 35 years in Richmond, New York City and Wilmington, Del.

In addition to his wife of 45 years, family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Shannon Rogers; two daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa and Paul Trent and Michelle Rogers and Brad Balser; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bruce and Beth Rogers and Dean and Patsy Rogers and their daughter, Alyson Rogers; a sister, Evelyn Savage; his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Small; five grandchildren, Olivia, Audrey and Caroline Trent and Sydney and Gavin Rogers; a special niece and her husband, Pat and Donald Godfrey; and five nephews and their wives, Bill and Raye Savage and family, Darryl and Elizabeth Rogers, Chris and Tara Rogers and family, Daniel Jackson of Harrisonburg and Cari and Sam Miller and family. Along with his treasured family, he had many dear and special friends.

The family wishes to express its grateful appreciation to Buddy's entire medical support team, especially Drs. T.R. Patterson and Evan Wenger of Augusta Medical Center, Dr. Ted Burns of the U.Va. ALS Clinic, the Continuum Home Health Care team of Charlottesville, extraordinary caregivers Marcellus Rankin and Audrey Scott, Sandra Hanger and Terry Garber for home care and Kathleen Kelly and team of the ALS Association.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, in New Hope United Methodist Church by the Rev. R. Douglas Gunsalus. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ALS Association, D.C./Md./Va. Chapter, 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855, www.alsinfo.org.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.henryfuneralhome.net.

Nancy A. (Yost) Manns
MANNS-Nancy A. (nee Yost) Of East Amherst, NY, February 5, 2008. Nancy lost her courageous battle against ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Loving wife of **** Manns; dearest mother of Kathy (Paul) Sardina, Carol (Paul) Sciortino, Mark Manns, Rick (Amy) Manns and Valerie (Bill) Kovach; loving grandmother of nine; dearest daughter of John and the late Elizabeth Yost; dearest sister of John (Gay) Yost and Carol (Bill) Walsh; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at THE URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst (just south of County & N. French Rd.), on Wednesday and Thursday from 5-8 PM only. A church service will be held Friday at 10 AM at the Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church, 8445 Greiner Rd. (near Harris Hill Rd.). Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to MDA/ALS Division, 5500 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2008 - 2/7/2008.

Kliever, Howard

Howard Kliever, 79, a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, in Fort Worth.
Memorial service: 1:30 p.m. Friday at Sagamore Baptist Church, 4400 Panola Ave., Fort Worth. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel.
Memorials: Sagamore Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 8749, Fort Worth, Texas 76124.
Howard Kliever was born Aug. 18, 1928, in the small German community of Corn, Okla. In 1934, his family moved to Fort Worth, where he was a longtime east side resident. He was a faithful servant, a tireless supporter of our youth, a deacon, a respected church leader and an avid sportsman. As a teenager, he joined Sagamore Hill Baptist Church, where he was elected a deacon at age 21 and served five terms as chairman of the deacon board. He spent more than 40 years serving as chairman of ushers and chairman of the Lord's Supper Committee. However, he will be remembered most by those whose lives were touched for many years by the youth ministries of SHBC. He began teaching a high school Bible study at age 16 and grew to be a pillar of the church's youth ministry for the next five decades. His name is synonymous with Camp Sagamore, an annual summer youth camp where as a counselor, and later as dean of men, he gained notoriety as "Killer Kliever," "Super Howard" and "Cyclops." But he was affectionately known simply as Howard to most of the kids.
Athletic and fiercely competitive, he excelled in baseball at Polytechnic High School as a teenager and won numerous city championships and state championships in men's fastpitch softball as an adult. He shared his love of baseball with the east side youth, coaching both sons in Little League and American Legion baseball during the '50s and '60s and later coaching his grandsons in Pony Baseball during the '90s. His real passion, however, was golf. The loss of one eye as a young man did not deter his ability to play competitively. He could boast of seven holes-in-one over his lifetime and shooting his age on several occasions. His golfing companions were among his dearest friends.
Howard retired in 1989 from MISCO, where he had been vice president and general manager.
He worked as a volunteer for over 10 years at All Saints Hospital and at Crusader's Chapel, which ministered to the physically and mentally challenged of our city. He served as a block captain in his White Lake Hills neighborhood and was honored with the Good Neighbor Award and the Steve Cheney Service Award for work within his community.
Howard was ushered into the presence of the God he so faithfully served Feb. 4, 2008, after a difficult struggle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. He leaves behind a legacy of commitment and servitude for all who knew him.
Survivors: Wife of 58 years, Margaret Kliever; sons, David Kliever and wife, Laurel, and Donny Kliever; special friend, Debbie Kliever; sister, Jjanice Harper; mother-in-law, Eva Riley; and grandchildren, Doug, Brad, Matt, Ben and Jake.
Published in the Star-Telegram on 2/7/2008.