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Mark passed away on August 3, 2022 at MDAnderson in Houston, Texas, at the age of 71. He was surrounded by his beloved wife, Mirjam, and four children, Noud, Mark, Bart and Victoria. Mark is also survived by his three daughters-in-law, his son-in-law and his nine beautiful grandchildren. Mark spent the bulk of his career in food distribution. From 1992 until he retired in 1998 he was Chairman and CEO of Rykoff-Sexton/US Foodservice Inc. During his tenure, the company grew to be the second largest broad-line foodservice distributor in the U.S.A. Prior to that he was President and CEO of G.V.A., the Netherlands foodservice division of Ahold Delhaize, and served in key management positions with...

A beloved family man and respected business leader, Stuart died peacefully at age 76 on June 23rd, 2022. He leaves behind a lasting legacy of inspired and inspiring leadership globally and within his smaller community. Born to Stuart Graham and Ruth Hourigan in Kingston, PA, he was the eldest of 5 children. He graduated from Cranwell Prep School in Lenox, MA and went on to matriculate at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. He began his career as an assistant field superintendent for Sordoni Construction Co. in Forty Fort, PA and rose to become CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Swedish conglomerate Skanska AB.....the first non-Swede to head that giant Swedish company. He was...

James "Jim" Allison Farley, devoted husband and father, a lifelong fisherman and a brilliant businessman who grew one of Oregon's most venerated nurseries from scratch in the Willamette Valley, died June 14. He was 75. Jim passed away in a place he loved all his life, the Oregon Coast. He'd just reached his limit of razor clams, and was surrounded by childhood friends and his wife of 50 years, Bev. Jim studied at the University of Hawaii and pursued economics and management courses, even taking a course taught by a protege of Milton Friedman. He found work at Oregon Bulb Farms where he rose through the ranks in a transformative time for cross-breeding new varieties of lilies. He and Bev...

Edmund (Ed) Lukas peacefully passed on May 30, 2022, at the age of 83 on Cape Cod, surrounded by his loving family and in the arms of his adoring wife, Fran. Ed was born in the Bronx, NY, son of Marie and Edmund, Sr. He attended Stuyvesant High School before his family moved to Huntington, NY. At Central High School he was Student Council President and participated in many sports, theatre and music. There he made life-long friendships and his classmates voted him "wittiest" and "most likely to succeed." Spot on. After graduating from Cornell in 1960 with a degree in Economics and Government, Ed proudly served two years as a Lieutenant in the Navy. Returning to Huntington and raising...

Richard J. (Dick) Schmeelk died peacefully on the morning of May 19th, 2022 at the age of 97, at his home in Palm Beach, Florida. He was surrounded by his wife of 44 years, Priscilla, and his two youngest sons, Matthew and Andrew. Dick was devoted to his family. He was predeceased by his parents, Mary (Smyth) and Garrett E. Schmeelk, his brother Garrett Schmeelk, his first wife Elizabeth (Conaghan), his sons Richard (Ricky), Garrett and Christian. Dick is survived by his wife Priscilla (Perasso), their sons Matthew (Kim), Andrew (Chelsey), his children with Elizabeth Conaghan, Elizabeth, Marrie, Stephen, Virginia and Michael and granddaughters Elizabeth Nerich, Isabella and Ali...

Warren Joseph Hayford, 92, died of heart failure Wednesday, May 18, at his family home in Winnetka, Illinois. He was born in Fort Sill, Oklahoma on July 21,1929 to parents Mable Moll Hayford and Warren Hayford IV. Warren is survived by his wife Beverly Shaw Hayford, his seven children, Warren Hayford, wife Brenda; Mary Beth Philipp, husband Joe; David Hayford, wife June; Lisa Goodmaster, husband Gene; Laura Blatchford, husband Ed; Susan Luciu, fianc? Terry Riley; and Michael Hayford, wife Lynn. Also, by stepchildren Chuck Shaw, wife Roberta, Richard Woodard (Carol's Husband), Cindy Wirene, husband Bill, Cathy Shaw, Courtney Peters, husband Joe, 32 grandchildren and 26 great...

Christa Gubener Percopo passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on May 15th 2022 and will now lay alongside her soulmate and late husband, Michael Percopo. She is survived by a wide community of loving friends and family. She is eternalized by a lifetime of selfless charitable work as well as positively benefiting endless people and animals. The world is lesser in Christa's absence, but much greater for having been blessed with her presence. Christa built a legacy of such impact that will carry on well into the future. In loving memory of our dear Christa.

Humphrey, John William. A beloved family man and business and community leader, John passed away on May 12, 2022 at the age of 84. In life, John was nothing less than a giant, with an enduring commitment to a wide range of civic, educational and cultural institutions. He leaves behind a lasting legacy globally and in the City of Boston, where he resided. John was born in Des Moines, Iowa on June 20, 1937. He was the second son of James Arthur Humphrey, a physician, and Emeline Atkinson Humphrey, an educator, as well as a devoted brother to his best friend and lifelong business partner, James "Jim" Humphrey. After graduating from Iowa State University in 1959 with a B.S. in Industrial...

surrounded by the love of his family, Age 96. Longtime resident and businessman of the Detroit area. Former chairman of Vlasic Foods and Campbell Soup Company. Devoted patriarch of the Vlasic Family. Beloved husband of the late Nancy R. Vlasic (nee Reuter) for 65 years. Dear father of James J. (Shari), William J., Richard R. (Vicki), Michael A. (Helen) and Paul A. (Adriana). Also 17 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Brother of Joyce "Sally" Blakeley. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Friday, May 27, 2022, 4:00 p.m. until 7 p.m. Prayer Service at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48073....

Ian Kenneth Lindquist passed away on May 5, 2022, after a valiant battle with leukemia, surrounded by his loving family in Hyattsville, MD. Born December 24, 1986, Ian grew up in Unionville, CT and attended the Farmington Public Schools where he played soccer and sang in music groups. He attended St. John's College in Annapolis, MD, immersing himself in his love of the classics; he was happiest reading and discussing Plato, Homer, Aristotle and Shakespeare. After graduation, Ian taught middle and high school classics at the Great Hearts Schools in Phoenix, AZ, coached soccer, and served as assistant headmaster. He met Kelly Mason when he took a summer Latin class at Notre Dame. Kelly...

formerly Chicago. Author and publisher of industry guidelines on safety and compliance with government regulations in the workplace. CEO and Managing Director Geneva Research LTD and Cornerstone Compliance Co. Missed by his colleagues and friends. Adored by his bereft widow, Linda, and beloved daughter, Audra.

Ellen Marie Hancock, 79, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. A resident of Ridgefield, Connecticut, for the past 45 years, she is survived by Jason, her husband of 50 years, and her siblings Peter, Paul and Patricia Mooney. Ellen was born in the Bronx, New York, on April 15, 1943, a daughter of the late Peter and Helen (Houlihan) Mooney. She grew up in New Rochelle, New York where she graduated from The Ursaline School, The College of New Rochelle, and Fordham University with a MSc Degree in Mathematics. Pursuing her interest in technology, Ellen began a successful business career with IBM in 1968. She steadily advanced from an entry-level position on to numerous management and...

James Armstrong Cathcart, III died on April 10, 2022 after a life full of love, laughter, singing and dancing. He was born in New York City on July 13, 1936 to Mary Freeda DePass and James Armstrong Cathcart, Jr. He married Charlen Griffith on June 13, 1958 in Manning, S.C. His family and friends are invited to celebrate his life on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 4 p.m. at St. Mary's-in-Tuxedo Episcopal Church in Tuxedo Park, N.Y. A reception will follow at The Tuxedo Club. He attended Tuxedo Park School, Episcopal High School (EHS) and the University of South Carolina (USC). He was named to the 1960 edition of the Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. While at USC he joined the...

Our family is deeply saddened to announce the death of Aaron Kyle Conlee on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Kyle, 47, will remain an important part of our lives, as a devoted husband, loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend. His joy, integrity and commitment to family will forever inspire us all. Born on November 11, 1974 to Larry and Kathy Conlee, Kyle enjoyed an idyllic childhood in the Chicago suburb of Wheaton, Illinois. As a child, Kyle had good friends, played many sports and always put the needs of his friends and family above himself. He developed his strong work ethic from his parents. Kathy was a dedicated mother with an indomitable spirit. Larry achieved much professional...

Our family is deeply saddened to announce the death of Aaron Kyle Conlee on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Kyle, 47, will remain an important part of our lives, as a devoted husband, loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend. His joy, integrity and commitment to family will forever inspire us all. Born on November 11, 1974 to Larry and Kathy Conlee, Kyle enjoyed an idyllic childhood in the Chicago suburb of Wheaton, Illinois. As a child, Kyle had good friends, played many sports and always put the needs of his friends and family above himself. He developed his strong work ethic from his parents. Kathy was a dedicated mother with an indomitable spirit. Larry achieved much professional...

John R. Brick, PhD, CFA was born in Chicago, IL on March 25, 1937. He passed away on March 14, 2022, at the age of 84 from Leukemia. Jack received a baseball scholarship at the University of Wisconsin (UW) where he earned his undergraduate, MBA, and PhD degrees. He is a veteran of the US Army. Jack was a Professor of Finance at the Michigan State University Broad College of Business for eighteen years teaching financial markets, financial institutions, and bank management. Jack authored textbooks and peer-reviewed academic papers. Some of his work was in the Journal of Finance. Jack was a pioneer in Asset-Liability Management and in 1987, he founded Brick & Associates, an East...

Richard Melvin Jones, a devoted follower of Christ, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 95 years old. Richard was born on October 26, 1926 in Eldon, Missouri to Ruth Wilkinson and Arthur Kring Jones. He is preceded in death by his wife of nearly 41 years, Sylvia Adeline Jones (Richardson). They are now wonderfully reunited in the presence of their Savior, Jesus Christ. Richard's life reflected his relationship with God, love and devotion to his family, service to his country, care for his community and loyalty to his ever-expanding friendships. He was beloved father to Kathy Wallace, Carol Moon Frazier (John), and Richard F Jones (Laura), and cherished grandfather...

Born in Philadelphia September 7th, 1931 to John Coleman and Elva (Burke) DeWees. Predeceased by son David in 1959 and brother John in 1998. Survived by his wife of 67 years, Martha Folk DeWees; children Suzanne DeWees, Donald DeWees, Jr. (Sally), Gretchen DeWees Kennedy; grandchildren Margaret DeWees Rubin (Spenser), Capt. Robert Folk DeWees USMC, and Virginia Arundel DeWees (Rebecca); great granddaughter Heidi Rose Rubin. Don graduated from Germantown Academy in 1949, where he held high school state records for swimming in both the 50 and 100 yard freestyle. Don played football at Bucknell University where he graduated in 1953. He attended Wharton Graduate School of Business at the...

Matthew G. Cole died February 28th from natural causes surrounded by his loving family in his Hendersonville, NC home. A funeral Mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hendersonville, NC on Friday, March 4th at 2:30pm. The family will receive friends the evening prior, Thursday, March 3rd at the Chapel at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Hendersonville, NC from 5:00 - 7:00pm with military honors being rendered at 6:00pm. Arrangements in the care of Shuler Funeral Home, Hendersonville, NC.

Greg A. Smith, 76, of New York City and Naples, Florida, passed away on February 16th after a prolonged illness. Greg was born on September 21st 1945 to James and Ella Smith in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He received a BS in Applied Mathematics from Engineering School of the University of Tulsa and an MS in Mathematics and Economics from Columbia University. Mr. Smith was the Chief Investment Strategist for Prudential Financial from 1982 until his retirement in 2001. In addition, Mr. Smith was the Chairman of Prudential's Investment Policy Committee and managed a $100 million Capital Account. Prior to joining Prudential, Mr. Smith was an executive vice president, chief strategist and director of...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Leslie "Les" Alperstein announces his passing on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Les is survived by his devoted wife of 39 years, Lois Alperstein and his children, Alexander Alperstein, Lauren Alperstein Cohen and Zachary Cohen. He is predeceased by his beloved son, Ethan Alperstein. Les was the proud grandfather of his precious granddaughter, Ella Meyer Cohen. He is the son of the late Morris and Edith Alperstein of Baltimore, MD, and predeceased by his beloved sister, Rae Ellen Alperstein. His family will remember him most for his gifts of love, humility, wisdom, and generosity. Dr. Leslie M....