Obituaries

Rita Bakewell, 88, passed away on February 20, 2023. Rita was a warrior and an inspiration to many, overcoming an unbelievable set of physical obstacles. Rita could find humor in nearly anything, and she loved to spend time with friends…

Sheila P. Johnson nee Downes, 81; native of Kimmage, Dublin, Ireland; beloved wife of the late Terrance J.; loving mother of Colleen, Brian, Sean, Erin Ahearn and Kelly (Jerry) Gaskin; cherished Granny of Brian II and Shannon Ahearn, Ciara, Aidan…

John Patrick O’Brien; beloved husband and best friend for 42 years of Beverly nee Mock; loving father of Kevin (Katherine) and Michael; devoted son of the late Patrick and Josie; cherished brother of Patrick (Joan), Eileen (Bob) Hageman, Maureen (Tom)…

Deacon Eugene L. Kummerer, Jr, ordained May 11, 2019; cherished son of Margaret nee Berry and Eugene, Sr; loving brother of Brian (Karrie), Jeff (Wendy), Richard (Stephanie) and Mary Pat (Jeff) Lunkes; adoring uncle of Sara, Katie, Tillie, Samantha, Jenna,…

Gerald Adamek, 86; beloved husband of the late Nancy; loving father of Laura, Susan (Jeff) Griggs and the late Ralph; cherished grandfather of Margaret, Kathryn and Julianna Griggs; fond brother of Carol (the late William) Wedel, Tom (Noel), the late…

Dawn M. Donovan; cherished daughter of the late Margaret nee Shaughnessy and James; loving sister of Rev. James, Mary Kay (Phillip) Falson, Margaret (David) Wilson and Catherine (Kyle) Speer; dear aunt of Kevin (Molly), Phillip (Kerissa), Patrick (Nineveh), Kelly, Ryan…

James E. Haeberlin; beloved husband of Mary Ann nee Wilde; loving father of James and stepfather of Kim (Jim) Miller and Karen (Michael) Jefferson; dear brother of Alvin (JoAnn), Marie (Eldon) Edlund, Lucille (Tom) Cannon, Elizabeth (the late William) Janny,…