Obituaries
Odell Leo Bratland
Odell Leo Bratland, age 95, of Chanhassen, and formerly of Spring Grove, MN, passed away on Sept. 19, 2023, at St. Francis Regional Hospital in Shakopee, MN. He was born on Oct. 22, 1927, in Wilmington Twp., rural Spring Grove to Albert and Hannah (Solberg) Bratland.
Farrel Dame
Retired Chief Petty Officer Farrel "Gene" Dame, 86, of Shiloh, Illinois passed away September 12, 2023 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Illinois. Gene grew up on a farm in Southern Illinois and was known for being a sharpshooter as a young teenager.
Ferdinand Wellman
Ferdinand "Jim" Wellman, born March 19, 1932, in Lafayette, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2023. A man of exemplary character and versatility, Jim's life was marked by service, ingenuity, and a profound love for his community and family.
Josephine Haywood
Josephine (Jo) Haywood passed away following a long illness on 30 August 2023. She and her husband Charles (Chas) were part of the Aramco community during the 1970s and '80s, departing in '91 for the UK. They were also affiliated with the LDS group.
Juliette Bartlett
For our irreplaceable Mum, A lovely, vibrant, incredibly brave woman, Juliette was willing to leave New York, where she worked, to travel to Saudi Arabia, with William R. Bartlett (our father). Mum always loved travel and thought the experience was everything she dreamed of – to explore other countries and cultures – and always to learn.
John Lorraine Davis III
Pioneering ophthalmologist Dr. John Lorraine Davis III, 81, of Greensboro, NC, died Friday morning, August 25, 2023, due to pneumonia and complications from Parkinson's Disease. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 6th at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Greensboro, NC.
Helen Streaker
It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Helen Streaker on Thursday, August 24th, 2023. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023, at 4:00 pm. Dinner will be served at 5:00pm at Fadi’s on Mason Rd., 21792 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX 77449.
Jeffrey Kim Niemann
Jeffrey Kim Niemann, 75, of Jacksonville, passed away on Friday August 18, 2023 at The Grove in Jacksonville surrounded by his loved ones. Jeff was born October 17, 1947 in Gary, Indiana the son of Herman Henry Carol and Inez (Talkemeyer) Niemann. He grew up with his older brother, Eric.
Doris Marie Rumbutis Baker
Doris Marie Rumbutis Baker, R.D.H. was born July 22, 1937 to Stanley and Sophie (Kosowski) Rumbutis in Utica, New York and passed peacefully in her home in Las Cruces, New Mexico where she resided for over 36 years, the evening of August 17, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.
Jerry Lyn Turner
Jerry Lyn Turner passed away on August 12, 2023, one month before his 92nd birthday. Jerry was born to Marion and Laura Turner in Altus, Oklahoma on September 12, 1931. His family later moved to Fairland, OK, where Jerry grew up.
Eileen Wernsdorfer
Just past noon on August 9, 2023, Eileen Wernsdorfer died peacefully of natural causes, at home in Timonium, Maryland, attended by her three surviving children. She was 96. Mrs. Wernsdorfer wandered far over the course of her life. She grew up in England, emigrated to the United States, then spent 30 years working in Saudi Arabia before retiring to the Baltimore area.
Alan Keith Russell
Our dear father, grandfather, brother, and uncle Alan Russell passed away on August 8, 2023. He was born on December 4th, 1946, in Billings, Montana. Alan was the third of seven children born to Roy and Lorraine Russell. From a young age, Alan found joy in sports.