Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Cor'Dlaine "Cordie" McGhee passed away at her aunt's home in Donna, Texas after a lifelong battle with various health issues, ultimately pulmonary failure. Cordie was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska. She was an active and talented figure skater while growing up. Cordie spent several months in Europe during her college years. After earning a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, Cordie earned a Master's Degree in Social Change & Entrepreneurship with an emphasis on Non-Profits from Pepperdine University. To say Cordie was adventurous is an understatement. She traveled all over the world. Cordie spent several months in Italy and Thailand and...

Steven Wade Wikan Jr., was born on April 8th, 1970 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin died unexpectedly from a suspected heart attack on October 29, 2022 at his home in Maple Lake, Minnesota. Steven was preceded in death by his sister: Tia; brother: Taurus his father: Steven Wade Wikan Sr., and mother: Deborah Lynn Marek. Steven is survived by his brothers: Greg Wikan and Ricky Wikan; daughter: Auashayle and many other loving relatives and friends. He led an extremely adventurous life, from as early as the age of 14, Steven and his brother Taurus would pack up their backpacks and disappear without a word for several months at a time. Steven made many friends along his journeys throughout his...

Timothy M. Condran passed away on July 19, 2022 at age 68, after a long and courageous struggle with several illnesses. He is survived by his siblings, Mary Jo (the late Robert) Kennedy, Patrick (Ursula) Condran, Ann (John) Burda, Michael Condran, Kathy (Mike) Coleman and Jamie Dickerson. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews, a large extended family, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Marie Condran. After growing up in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Tim graduated from high school in 1972. The day after graduation he packed up his 1964 Ford Econoline van and drove to Alaska, settling in the Denali area. He stayed for the next 44 years. He spent several summers...

Cleo Joan Hockenberry Hosler, 85, of Newville, died Thursday, May 26th, 2022 at her home with the aid of Hospice and surrounded by family. She was born January 14th, 1937 in Newville, the daughter of Foster and Rena Reinhardt Hockenberry. For fifty years, Cleo was married to the love of her life, George Harry Hosler, who preceded her in death January 8th, 2005. For more than twenty-five years George and Cleo lived in Fairbanks, Alaska. In later years, they also had a winter home in Arizona and traveled between Alaska, Arizona and Pennsylvania. Not having children of their own, their dogs Mopey and Minnie were their pride and joy. Cleo was employed in the pharmacy at the Fairbanks...

Nome Stickivan passed away on December 23 at Providence Alaska Medical Center at the age of 87. I want to say Nome had a happy life he believed in the Lord and had strong faith, Every person he has met was uplifted with his testimony, he shared a Bible scripture and he had many people come to him say they got saved because of his witness. He smiled and was always happy to meet everyone. He had a great love for his Guitar named her Lucy. he always said I've lived a good life, A long life, One of the highlights of his life was playing music at the Native musical with his first wife Lorette they played there for 31 years and made many memories. He always talked about working but his favorite...

Deloris Ann (Kelly) Jennings (Dee or Dee Dee), age 60, passed away suddenly Nov 17, 2021. She was born in Albany, NY on June 19, 1961, the second child of Francis J. Kelly III, M.D. and Deloris L. Kelly. Her Father's career took her to Ellsworth AFB, SD and then to Bozeman, MT in 1966. She attended Irving and Emerson schools in Bozeman. The family moved briefly to the Bay Area of California, before going onto Fairbanks, AK. Deloris graduated with the class of 1979 from West Valley High School in Fairbanks. She honed her cooking skills at Hutchison Career Center in Fairbanks. She married, lived and worked in Fairbanks until 2005, when she returned to California with her children. In 2018, she...

Douglas Dale Domke, "DDD", age 79, of Fairbanks, Alaska and Onaway, Michigan, died Monday August 16, 2021 at his home in Onaway where he spent the summer months. The son of Hardy and Tracy (Bruder) Domke, Doug was born on March 22, 1942 in Forest Township on the Domke Farm just a stone throw from where he passed away. A proud union man, Doug was a journeyman lineman and a member of the IBEW Local 1547 in Alaska for 57 years. In 1966 Doug moved to Alaska to work on the pipeline but also worked for a time at Presque Isle Electric and as a lineman in Oklahoma. Alaska suited Doug just fine; he was an avid big game hunter and enjoyed Alaska's incredible fishing. The rugged wilderness of...

RONALD BOYARSKY, RONALD BOYARSKY, After 80 years of life, Ronald Joseph Boyarsky left this world for the next on Thursday, August 5, 2021, due to complications of the Covid-19 virus. Preceded in death by his wife Pamela in 2017, he died peacefully just two days before what would have been their 56th wedding anniversary. Born in Dupont, PA on February 26, 1941, to Sophia (Zarenick) and Leo Boyarsky. He spent his childhood in Cleveland, OH, near East 185th Street. As a kid he went to the same elementary school where his mother taught. He often talked fondly of his years attending St. Joseph High School, and then John Carroll University. In August of 1965, Ron married Pamela, the...

Johnny Lee McCoy born November 18, 1948, in Locust Grove, Oklahoma, passed away at the age of 72 on July 10, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father, John Raymond McCoy; mother, Ethel Mae Wycoff; and his six siblings, Eugene, Troy, Rosie, Betty, Dale, and Terry. Johnny is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patricia, sons, Randy (Rebekah); Rick; Matthew. Johnny loved and was dearly loved by his 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. One of his favorite things to do was to have them sit on his lap and ride his John Deere mower. Johnny was a Godly pastor to his flock for 32 years at the First Baptist Church North Pole, and the 8 years previous he was...

Gregory "Partner" Nicholas, age 92, of Cantwell, Alaska peacefully passed away at Alaska Native Medical Center on June 1, 2021. Greg was a strong-willed man who fought off aging for many years before he finally agreed to rest by the hand of natural causes. Born in September of 1928 in a tent along the Holikachuk slough and raised in the Native Village of Holikachuk, located on the Innoko River. Greg eventually adventured his way to Seward and then to Cantwell. It was in Cantwell where he found the love of his life, Jane Nicholas. Jane and Greg were married in 1965 and together they created a welcoming home open to all friends and family. His first career was spent laboring for the Alaska...

Barbara Sue Keber, loving mother and friend passed away at the age of 72. Barbara was born on December 27, 1948 in Memphis, Tennessee to James and Sue Stimpson. She met Ken Keber, who was enlisted in the Navy, in December of 1966 in Memphis and they were married June 8, 1967. Soon after, she gave birth to Allen Keber in 1968 while still living in Memphis. Barbara and Ken were stationed at Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego where until 1970 when they moved to Fairbanks, Alaska where Adam Keber was born in 1971. While in Alaska, Barbara and Ken were known for hosting college baseball players while they played for the Alaska Gold Panners to which several players went to play in the major...

Robert J. Barsdate September 4, 1934 - March 25, 2021 Robert J. "Bob" Barsdate, 86, died March 25, 2021, in Naples, Florida. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Mary K., his daughters Kelly J. Barsdate (Laura Smith) and Lory Barsdate Easton (Robert E. Easton) and his grandchildren Kathryn Rose and Robert Victor. Bob was born in Richmond Hill, New York, on September 4, 1934, to Victor George and Madeline (Subacius) Barsdate. He grew up in Meadville, Pennsylvania, and attended Allegheny College, where he earned his B.S. in geology and met Mary Kathryn Haschack, his future wife. Bob and Mary K. were married on June 9, 1959, and the couple moved to Pittsburgh, where Mary K. taught...

Mr. William Anderson Hendricks (RET MSGT U.S. Army), age 89, of Madison, Indiana formerly of Fairbanks, Alaska and Dry Ridge, Kentucky entered this life on April 6, 1931 in Franklin, Kentucky. He was the loving son of the late Jesse Thompson and Julia Ellen Huffman Hendricks. He was a 1949 graduate of Dry Ridge High School. He entered the United States Army on January 30, 1951 and was honorably discharged on October 30, 1952 receiving the purple heart Medal. He reenlisted on September 15, 1961 and made a career of the Army, retiring as a Master Sergeant (E-8) and was awarded another purple heart. He was honorably discharged on November 30, 1980 in Fairbanks, Alaska. He had also served...

David Dominguez, age 69, of Saint Jo, Texas passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020. A graveside service was held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Perryman Cemetery in Forestburg following a visitation at Scott Funeral Home in Saint Jo. David was born on December 7, 1950 in San Antonio to Eugene Dominguez and Esperanza del Bosque. He is survived by his wife Belinda (Landers) Dominguez of Saint Jo; son: Steward and wife Anna Dominguez of Chino, California; daughters: Michele and husband Bryon Yocum of North Pole, Alaska and Chrisann and boyfriend Vernon Forrester of Saint Jo; grandchildren: Seth and Kaylee Dominguez of Chino, California; sister: Lupe Yanez of Fort Worth; brother: Robert...

Edna Diane Wilson Ellis, age 81, passed away February 01, 2020 in Providence Hospital, Anchorage Alaska, while being comforted by her husband of 60 years. Loss of life was from complications associated with multiple chronic illnesses. Diane was born in Oakley, Idaho, the eldest of four children born to Charles Murwin Wilson and Dorcas Janette Smith. While attending Ricks College (now BYU-Idaho) in Rexburg, Idaho, Diane became engaged to Merlan Owen Ellis. They were married and sealed together for eternity on August 21, 1959, in the Idaho Falls Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Diane and Merlan are the parents of two children: Robert Wayne Ellis (1960-2019)...

Mark Spencer Shaw, age 62 , formerly of North Pole, Alaska, passed away January 3, 2020 in Sevierville, Tennessee. Services will be held at a later day. Online condolences may be made at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

Michael William Inga, age 64, passed away on December 26, 2019 at Alaska Native Medical Center. He was born on October 25, 1955 in Kodiak Island. A Drum Keeper of the Seven Buffalo Drummers, Mitch was a family man that cared deeply for family and friends alike. From fishing trips in the Peninsula, to drumming at Powwows from Fairbanks to Seward, Mitch was a well-known kind man. Mitch is survived by his beloved wife Charity Lestenkof of Anchorage; children: Carl Inga of Anchorage, Leslie Inga of Willow, Lucinda Totemoff of Valdez, and Kyle Lestenkof also of Valdez; brother: Robert Inga of Anchorage; and nieces Julia Horvatin of Wasilla, and Amelia Simeonoff of Anchorage. Services for Mitch...

Kapsok "Ko" Gardner of Fairbanks Alaska, passed away Dec 18, 2019. Ko was born in Jinju, South Korea on Jan 8, 1933. Ko lived in Fairbanks, AK for the majority of her life and moved to the Atlanta area with her late husband, Gene Gardner. After Gene's passing, she remained there, living with Kent and Ginger Gardner who had welcomed her into their family. Ko was well liked with many, many friends and enjoyed spending her time socializing with others. She kept herself busy most of the time, but always took the time to make those around her feel special. Anyone that had had the pleasure of knowing her could easily see how selfless she was. She is survived by her sons, Mark, Cole, Wayne,...

Kenneth Lawrence Stula, 88, of Athens, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Born in Colchester, CT, to Ferdinand and Irene Melnyk Stula, Ken was raised in Colchester and received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Loyola University. He practiced pharmacy for several years before being drafted into the Army during the Korean War. While serving in Korea, he received his black belt in judo and continued practicing and teaching for many years. After the war, he moved to Athens, Georgia, and received his law degree from the University of Georgia. He practiced law in the Athens area for fifty years. He was the State Court Solicitor for the...

Hyndman, PA - Eileen C. Emerick, 77 of Hyndman went to be with the Lord Friday November 22, 2019 at Pennknoll Village Born March 23, 1942 in Fairhope, PA; she was a daughter of the late George J. and Violet M. (Emerick) Larson. She was preceded in death by sisters, Lulubelle Mangus, Betty Jane Pensyl, Patricia Miller; and a brother, Albert Larson. Survived by husband of 59 years, Glenn W. Emerick Sr. whom she married April 13, 1960; children, Carolyn M. Emerick of Fairbanks, AK; Glenna R. Emerick of Anchorage, AK and Glenn W. Emerick Jr of Tulsa, OK, sister, Henrietta Leydig of Hyndman, brothers Charles Larson of Minneapolis, MN, Ralph Larson of McConnellsburg; 5 grandchildren, 4 great...

Vicky R. Proudfoot (Willner). 91 passed away November 16, 2019 in Anchorage. A Celebration of Life is planned for the future, date to be announced. Arrangements with Cremation Society of Alaska