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Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Obit Messenger results for 10/21/09.
- (NewsTribune)
Charles Abraham Campbell, 86, of Jefferson City, died Monday, October 19, 2009, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born June 10, 1923, in Russellville, a son of Elmer and Georgia Murray Campbell. On October 10, 1949, Charles was united in marriage to Edrie May Scrivner and she preceded him in death November 16, 2007. He was a Navy veteran, serving his country in World War II. While in the Navy he served on the landing crew of aircraft carriers and did a tour of duty aboard a submarine. Following his discharge from the military, Charles worked on a bridge crew in the area. He later drove a gas transport truck for TDC, worked for Selmier-Peerless Towel and Linen, operated Campbell's Conoco at the corner of Mulberry and McCarty, worked at Norman's Auto Supply and sold Reliable Life Insurance, all in Jefferson City. He had served on the school board of the Eugene School District. Charles enjoyed working on his farm and having coffee at the local coffee shops. He is survived by two children, Joy Rybak and husband Frank and Chuck Campbell and wife Terry all of Jefferson City; one sister, Helen Maechling of Bridgeton; four grandchildren, Scott Rybak, Erika Blanco, Joe Lopez and Sade Campbell; eight great-grandchildren, Tim Murray, Jason Blanco, Sylvia Blanco, David Blanco, Brent Blanco, Isaac Lopez, Samuel Lopez and Amanda Rybak; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his wife, Charles was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Emerson Campbell; and three sisters, Edna Scott, Myrtle Felber and May Robertson. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 24, at the Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home in Russellville with Pastor Lisa Deutsch officiating. Interment, with military funeral honors, will be in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery near Eugene. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 24, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Mt. Carmel Cemetery. www.scrivner-morrow.com
(Rapid City Journal)
David L. "Jumbo" Steele Jr., 85, Hot Springs, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at his home. His son Kenny was with him when he passed away. He was born April 14, 1924, in Rocky Ford, S.D., to David L. Steele Sr. and Ellen Mae (Pourier) Steele. As a young boy, he lived with his family on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. On Nov. 21, 1942, at the age of 18, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and reached the rank of Seaman 1st class. He was originally stationed in San Diego, CA and at the U.S. Sub Base, Navy 128 [Pearl Harbor]. He later served on a submarine in the Pacific theater while stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii. While stationed in Honolulu, he met his future wife, Theo Marjorie Adams. After he and his wife were honorably discharged, the couple married on April 5, 1947. He and his wife ultimately settled in Rapid City and had five children, all of whom were raised in Rapid City. Throughout his life, he generally worked as a rancher and a truck driver in the construction business. In 1975, he and his wife moved to Hot Springs. He retired when he was 62 years old. Survivors include his son, Ronald Steele and his wife Trude, Virginia; his daughter, Rachel Marsh and her husband Robert, Rapid City; his son, David L. Steele III and his wife, Margaret, Hot Springs; his son, Kenneth Steele an his wife Phyllis, Rocky Ford; and his youngest daughter, Joan Steele, Parker, Colo.; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, with a Christian Wake Service at 7 p.m., at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home in Rapid City. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at St. Isaac Jogues Church in Rapid City, with the Rev. David Matzko, SJ, presiding. Burial, with military honors provided by Rushmore VFW Post 1273 and the South Dakota National Guard, will follow at 12:30 p.m. at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. In lieu of cash donations, please make a contribution to the American Heart Association in remembrance of David L. Steele Jr. An online guestbook is available at www.osheim schmidt.com.
- (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Mark Ciganovic, 69, died on Sun., Oct. 18, 2009. The son of the late Nedelle and Mark Ciganovic, Mark was born April 19, 1940 in Greensburg, PA and he grew up in Youngwood, PA. Brother of Denny (Kay) Ciganovic of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., uncle of the late Matthew Scott Ciganovic. He attended Hempfield High School, graduating in 1958. He joined the US Navy and served as Chief Sonarman on the submarine USS Cavalla (SS-244) before being honorably discharged in 1962. Mark earned a Bachelor's Degree from California State University and a Master's from Ohio University before becoming a sales representative with Eastman Kodak for seven years. He finished out his career as the Director of Media for the Pittsburgh School District before retiring. No visitation. Service and Interment private. Arrangements by Thomas J. Gmiter F.H., Inc. 412-431-1029. www.thomasjgmiterfh.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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Obit Messenger results for 10/21/09.
