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  • Desiree Strout

    Desiree Strout

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    Date of Birth

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    March 28, 1989

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    Date of Death

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    January 22, 2018

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    Location

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    Canaan, Maine

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    Cause of Death

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    Motor Vehicle Accident

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Desiree M. Strout, 28, passed away Jan. 22, 2018.

    She was born March 28, 1989 in Skowhegan, the daughter of Jeffrey A. Strout and Andrea (Greenleaf) Knowles.

    She was educated in the schools of Skowhegan and graduated from Skowhegan Area High School in 2007. On July 3, 2010, she married Harry D. Weeks II in Dexter. She was employed at Butler’s Laundromat from 2006 until their closing, then she became a stay-at-home mom and home schooler. Desiree was a member of the Federated Church in Skowhegan and enjoyed tye-dying, gardening, camping, sign making, being a mom and spending time and taking adventures with her girls and husband.

    Desiree is survived by her husband, Harry D. Weeks II of Canaan; 2 daughters, Delani and Kaylei Weeks, both of Canaan; mother, Andrea Knowles and husband David of Skowhegan; father, Jeff Strout of Cornville; brother, Jesse Strout of Skowhegan; sister, Danica Strout and fiancé Josh LaBrie of Skowhegan; step-brother, Derek Knowles of Skowhegan; 2 step-sisters, Nicole Knowles and fiancé Mike Ledger of Norridgewock, Nena Quimby and husband Casey of Skowhegan; nana, Mary Folsom of Pittsfield; gram, Roberta Knowles of Skowhegan; grandparents, Adrienne and Barry Strout of Dexter; great grandmother, Viola Perkins of Madison; special aunt and uncle, Kelly and Spencer Falardeau and boys; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

    She was predeceased by her grandfather, Ronald C. Greenleaf and wife Beatrice, Grandfather Royce Knowles, and Grandfather Richard K. Folsom Sr.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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    Articles

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  • Sabrina Fernandez

    Sabrina Fernandez

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    Date of Birth

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    1996

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    Date of Death

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    December 23, 2014

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    Location

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    Dallas, Texas

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    Cause of Death

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    Motor Vehicle Accident

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    Who She Was

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    Support Her Family

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    Memorials

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    Articles

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  • Demytrya Gibbs

    Demytrya Gibbs

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    Date of Birth

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    March 12, 1990

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    Date of Death

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    June 18, 2017

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    Location

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    Brooklyn, New York

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    Cause of Death

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    Motor Vehicle Accident

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    Who She Was

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    Memorials

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    Articles

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  • Melinda Cullen

    Melinda Cullen

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    Date of Birth

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    January 1, 1980

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    Date of Death

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    March 6, 2018

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    Location

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    Coal City, Illinois

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    Cause of Death

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    Motor Vehicle Accident

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Age 38 of Coal City, along with her son Jaxson Cash Cullen, passed away tragically Tuesday March 6, 2018 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

    Born January 1, 1980, Melinda is the daughter of Roberto and Teresa (Valdez) Cortez of Diamond. She was raised and educated in Coal City, where she enjoyed playing basketball, participated in vocal competitions, and was a member of the Math Team. Melinda graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1998, and went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Melinda formerly worked for Commscope Technologies in Joliet, and was currently employed with Panduit in Tinley Park. She was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church in Coal City.

    A woman of strong will, Melinda loved to cook and had a smile that could lighten up any room.  She also made special time for her family or anyone in need. Family was of utmost importance to her, and she will most be remembered as a devoted mother that leaves behind a beautiful family that will miss her very much.

    Survivors include her parents, Roberto and Teresa Cortez; husband David Cullen, whom she married October 23, 2015; three children: Arianna Paige Mierzwa, Olivia Delaney Mierzwa and Katrina Quinn Cullen; one brother: Javier Cortez; her niece and nephew: Owen Robert Cortez and Annabelle Elizabeth Cortez; aunts and uncles: Carmen (Ben) Minor, Eddie (Kathy) Valdez, Jesse Valdez, Max (Laura) Valdez, Manuel Ramat, Medardo (the late Julia) Cortez, Serafin (Mary) Cortez, and Roy (Judy) Cortez; her father-in-law: Charles (Peg) Cullen, and three sisters-in-law: April Highbaugh, Brenda (Terry) Briscoe, and Cindy (Paul) Hanley.

    Melinda was preceded in death by her grandparents: Martha C. Ramat and Moises and Adela Cortez; aunts and uncles: Moises Cortez, Adela Becerra, Estella Pena and Jovita Reyes, and her mother-in-law: Janet Cullen.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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    Articles

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  • Lindsey Schmidt

    Lindsey Schmidt

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    Date of Birth

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    October 26, 1987

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    Date of Death

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    July 24, 2017

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    Location

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    Beecher, Illinois

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    Cause of Death

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    Motor Vehicle Accident

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    Who She Was

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    Memorials

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    Articles

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  • Jessica Ernst

    Jessica Ernst

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    Date of Birth

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    November 28, 1987

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    Date of Death

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    November 26, 2022

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    London, Ohio

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    Motor Vehicle Accident

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Jessica Ryan Ernst, of London, Ohio, passed away on November 26, 2022. Jessica was born on November 28, 1987, to Ruth Ann and Phil Ernst.

    After she graduated from London High School, Jessica attended and graduated from Wilmington College receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture, majoring in Animal Science. Jessica had numerous jobs in the field including London Animal Hospital, Binney Rivers Organics, Sexing Technology, and Red Cross. Jessica’s passion for animals had her establishing a traveling petting zoo. Jessica was also a lifelong 4H member and advisor. She shared her love of animals with her boys’ frequenting zoos, aquariums, and farms.

    When not busy with the boys, Jessica dedicated time to volleyball. She coached varsity at Westfall, West Jefferson, London, and Madison Plains. Additionally, she coached and was the administrator for London Elite Club Volleyball. Her love of volleyball cultivated lifelong friendships and provided ample opportunities for others who shared her passion of the sport. She truly cared about every athlete she worked with.

    Jessica is survived by her children, Hunter William, Hayden Antonio, Hudson Ty, and Harrison Ryan. Her fiancé, Marco Ortiz, mother Ruth Ann Ernst (Aaron Lanigan), father Phil Ernst (Sherry), sister Jennifer Cassidy (Brandon), niece and nephew Amelia and Alex, brother James Ernst, grandmother Carolyn Tewksbury, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

    Jessica is preceded by her grandfather James Tewksbury and her grandparents Mary and Emerson Ernst.

    Harrison spent time with family before joining Jessica in heaven on November 28, 2022. At the time of his passing he was surrounded by loved ones. Jessica’s love for her children will live on and the memory of Harrison will do the same.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Support Her Family

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    Memorials

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    Articles

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