In Memoriam
DAR Members & Spouses


"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened,
and I will give you rest." - - Matthew 11:28

 

 

Karen Munson McMullin
Marie Therese Cadillac Chapter  d. 12 April 2013

 

 

Elanore Marshall Warner
Lucinda Hinsdale Stone Chapter  d. 27 April 2013 

 

 

Richard LeMarbe

Richard LeMarbe, husband of Carol, father of Gina LaCroix, Lydia Barnes Potter Chapter NSDAR has passed away. The funeral arrangements are as follows: 

LeMARBE, RICHARD; age 79; April 30, 2013. Survived by his wife, Carol of 59 years; father of Rick (Mary), Gina LaCroix (Dale), Tim (Cindy), Barb Sauerwald (Phil), Steve (Katherine) and Hank; grandfather of Rebecca (Tom), David, Nicole (Tom), the late Nicholas, Michael, Connie, Josh and Nathan; great grandfather of Ryleigh, Olivia, Ava, Parker, Alek and Macie.

Mr. LeMarbe served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

Richard will Lie in State Friday, May 3, 2013, 10 a.m. until time of the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m at St. Rita's Catholic Church, Holly, MI. Rev. David J. Blazek celebrant.  

The family will receive friends at DONELSON, JOHNS AND EVANS FUNERAL HOME, WATERFORD, Thursday 3 to 8 p.m. Rosary Thursday 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes National Cemetery Honor Guard. To send a private condolence to the family go to www.donelsonjohnsevans.com

 

 

Barbara Greene

Ezra Parker Chapter d. 26 April 2013

Barbara Lucille Greene, 82, of Troy, Michigan and wife of James for 60 years, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013.

Barbara was a quiet woman of faith who devoted her life to her family and to helping others. Her devotion to her husband and her children was to be admired. But it was her passion of searching the past through genealogy that inspired her to help others find their roots and understand the history of their lives.

Born in Oak Park, Illinois on March 28, 1931 to the late Willard and Lucille Baker (nee Johnston), Barbara was an only child. She spent her childhood in Ohio, where her father was a Manufacturer's Representative in the lawn and garden industry, and had built a successful business. It was at Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio where she studied biology, that she would meet her future husband, James Robert Greene. The two married right out of college, and following his service in the U.S. Army, her father offered him the opportunity to carry on the family business in Detroit, Michigan where it would be a greater opportunity for the business to grow. So in 1955, she settled in Michigan and her husband has continued the family business now to a third generation.

Barbara truly enjoyed being a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Ezra Parker Chapter of Royal Oak, where she served as the Lineage Research Chairman. For six years, ending in 1995, she held positions with the National Society in Washington, first as National Chairman of Genealogical Records and then as National Chairman of Genealogical Research. She was well respected by her peers and helped many, many people with their genealogy and applications to hereditary societies. She served as Historian of the Mayflower Society, and later as Co-Historian assisting the Historians who followed her. Both organizations have numerous members who are grateful to her for solving their genealogical riddles, and being guided in the application process.

Barbara also loved computer jigsaw puzzles, playing bridge (belonging to three different clubs), and most of all, spending time with her family. She was proud to have raised her children, and passed on the legacy and importance of family. One of her favorite memories was the family trip to Ireland for their 50th wedding anniversary. All of the descendants of her family were able to be there. It was the trip of a lifetime.

For her devotion to her family and to others, Barbara will be greatly missed by all whose paths she crossed.

Barbara was the beloved wife of James R. for 60 years and the dear mother of Cynthia Merten (Forrest), Russ (Sharon) and Laura Vides (Ricardo). Cherished grandmother of Sarah, Eric (Stephanie) and Mark Merten (fiancée Kristen Healey), Timothy Greene and Christina Vides and great granddaughter Charlotte Ann Merten.

Her family will receive friends Monday 2-8p.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (btwn 13-14 Mile), 248-549-0500.

Funeral service Tuesday 11:30am at First Presbyterian Church, 1669 W. Maple Rd., Birmingham, MI 48009. Visitation at church begins at 11:00am. Interment will be held privately at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI.

Memorial tributes to First Foundation at First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham.

 

 

Lucille Robinson Akins

Ezra Parker Chapter  d. 20 March 2013

 

 

Marjorie Ruth Parshall Pearson

Genesee Chapter  d. 10 March 2013

 

 

Shirley Leone Pouch

Member at Large  d. 18 March 2013

 

 

Linda Ann Booker Wright
Michigan Dunes Chapter  d. 14 March 2013

 

 

Josephine Kaye Peterson Kelly

Sophie de Marsac Campau Chapter  d. 24 February 2013

 

 

Doris Williams Richard
 Sarah Ann Cochrane Chapter  d. 13 February 2013

 

 

Barbara Joy Newell Horldt

Piety Hill Chapter  d. 6 January 2013

 

 

Mary Elizabeth Cooley Gilliam

River Aux Sables Chapter  d. 24 January 2013

 

 

Doris Christine Elliott Hardy

Rebecca Dewey  d. 1 November 2012

 

 

Virginia May O'Dell Reed

Hannah Tracy Grant Chapter  d. 11 November 2012

 

 

Sharon Ann Van Sickle
Mary Marshall Chapter  d. 11 January 2013

 

 

Marybelle Chapman Foerschner


On behalf of Mrs. Wright, it is with deep regret that I write to inform you of the death of
 Honorary State Regent Marybelle Chapman Foerschner, State Regent, Pennsylvania 1992-95.

 

Mrs. Foerschner passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Arrangements and viewing on November 16 were at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home and a memorial service was held on November 17 at the First Presbyterian Church, 25 West Main Street, North East, funeral service at 3:00 p.m. Rev. Gregg Townsend officiated. Private interment was at North East Cemetery. 

 

Memorials may be made to Tamassee DAR School, P.O. Box 8, 1925 Bumgardner Dr, Tamassee, SC 29686 or to the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Foundation, 110 Barber Place, Erie, PA 16507.

 

Condolences may be sent to her family in care of her daughter: 

Sandra Bill
580 Camino de La Reina Unit 219

San Diego, CA 92108-3124

 

Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with the family of Mrs. Foerschner

 

"…what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”  ~ Micah 6:8

 

 

Charlotte Newton Sheppard DeVan

On behalf of Mrs. Wright, it is with deep regret that I write to inform you of the death of Honorary State Regent Charlotte Newton Sheppard DeVan, Vice President General, 1983-86; State Regent, Pennsylvania 1980-83.

Mrs. DeVan passed away on Friday, November 2, 2012. Funeral arrangements were private at the convenience of the family. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Charlotte's memory to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, c/o Memorial Hospital, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065 or to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105-3678. 

Condolences may be sent to her family at:

213 Eichelberger St
Hanover, PA 17331-2233
 

Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with the family of Mrs. DeVan

“…what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”  ~ Micah 6:8

 

 

Nancy Jean Spalding Masse

Colonel Joshua Howard Chapter  d. 28 December 2012

 

 

Helen McClung Stadel

Lansing Chapter  d. 5 October 2012

 

 

Marion Lucile Wright Jones

Lansing Chapter  d. 21 November 2012

 

 

Jennie Patricia Coffron Stout

Lucinda Hinsdale Stone Chapter  d. 13 August 2012

 

 

Marilyn Ruth Sutter Klein

John Sackett Chapter  d. 26 November 2012

 

 

Judith Eve McDowell Guertin

Grand River Trail Chapter  d. 15 November 2012

 

 

Patricia L. Palmer Collard
Michigan Dunes Chapter  d. 20 November 2012

 

 

Ina L Hoovler Clowes

 

On behalf of Mrs. Wright, it is with deep regret that I write to inform you of the death of Honorary State Regent Ina L Hoovler Clowes, State Regent, Iowa 1990-92.

 

Mrs. Clowes passed away on Friday, November 2, 2012. A memorial service for was held on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Renwick, Iowa.  The service was on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at United Methodist Church, 610 Kelling St. Renwick, Iowa.  Internment followed at Elmwood Cemetery in Renwick.

 

An online obituary can be read at this link:

http://www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com/obituary/95967/Ina-Clowes/

 

Condolences may be sent to her family in care of her son:

 

Robert Clowes

5523 55th St NW
Rochester, MN 55901-3811

 

Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with the family of Mrs. Clowes.

 

“…what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”  ~ Micah 6:8

 

 

 

Admiral James Lisanby

 

On behalf of Mrs. Wright, it is with deep regret that I write to inform you of the death of Admiral James Lisanby, husband of Gladys Lisanby, Advisor to the President General.

 

Admiral James Lisanby served the Daughters of the American Revolution as an Advisor to the President General from 2008-2012.

 

Admiral Lisanby passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 7PM Friday at Morgan's Funeral Home, 301 W. Washington St. Princeton, KY. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:00 PM at Ogden Memorial United Methodist, 305 West Main Street, Princeton, KY with Rev. Gary Graves officiating. Burial will follow in the Cedar Hill cemetery with military honors.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be the Princeton Art Guild, 115 E. Main Street, Princeton, KY 42445.  

 

An online obituary for Admiral Lisanby appears on the Morgan's Funeral Home website.

http://www.morgansfuneralhome.com/sitemaker/sites/Morgan1/obit.cgi?user=821642Lisanby

 

Condolences may be sent be sent to Mrs. Lisanby at:

 

Mrs. James Lisanby

PO Box 353

Princeton, KY 42445   

 

Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with the family of Admiral Lisanby.

 

“…what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”    ~ Micah 6:8

 

 

 

Harriette Jan Cross Morton

Piety Hill Chapter  d. 18 October 2012

 

Linda Rae Yawger Shoup
Battle Creek Chapter  d. 22 October 2012

 

Margaret E. Mossing

Lucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter  d. 18 October 2012

 

 

Virginia Arbaugh Crossley
Stoney Creek Chapter  d. 23 October 2012

 

 

Joanne Loraine Arndt
Genesee Chapter  d. 29 September 2012

 

 

Lurah Catherine Pasionek

Ann Frisby Fitzhugh-Saginaw Chapter  d. 26 September 2012

 

 

Nancy Barden Bowen Patterson

Jean Bessac Chapter  d. 19 September 2012

 

 

Mary-Jane Earle Hensley

 

On behalf of Mrs. Wright, it is with deep regret that I write to inform you of the death of Honorary State Regent Mary-Jane Earle Hensley, State Regent Maryland 1991-1994 and mother of Barbara Carpenter, Vice President General 2009-2012 and State Regent Maryland 2006-2009.

 

A memorial service is planned for Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 3:00 pm, at the Elkton Evangelical United Methodist Church, 513 East Spotswood Avenue, Elkton, VA 22827.

 

In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Hensley’s wishes were for memorials to be made in her name to Agawam Congregational Church, 745 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001; Elkton Evangelical United Methodist Church, 513 E. Spotswood Avenue, Elkton, VA 22827; or Kate Duncan Smith DAR School, 6077 Main Street, Grant AL 35747.

 

Condolences may be sent to her daughters:

 

Barbara Hensley Carpenter
1202 Saugus Court

Great Falls, VA 22066-2016

 

Jan Hensley
1206 Saugus Court

Great Falls, VA 22066-2016

 

Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with the family of Mrs. Hensley.

 

“…what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”  ~Micah 6:8

 

 

Sandra Kay Kenney Frincke

Three Flags Chapter  d. 24 September 2012

 

 

Barbara Trail

Sarah Treat Prudden Chapter  d. 6 September 2012

 

 

Marian Thorne

Genesee Chapter  d. 27 August 2012

 

 

Ada Lou Dalton

Colonel Joshua Howard Chapter  d. 22 August 2012

 

 

Mary Rockwell

Ann Fribsy Fitzhugh-Saginaw Chapter  d. 22 August 2012

 

 

Jean Williams

River Wabwaysin Chapter  d. 31 July 2012

 

 

Ardis Philo

Amos Sturgis Chapter  d. 29 July 2012

 

 

Frances Andrews

Muskegon Chapter  d. 30 June 2012

 

 

Joyce Werner

Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter  d. 29 June 2012

 

 

Nelda Alger

Three Flags Chapter  d. 28 February 2012

 

 

Jean McMillan Hemstreet

 

On behalf of Mrs. Wright, it is with deep regret that I write to inform you of the death of Honorary State Regent, Massachusetts, Jean McMillan Hemstreet, State Regent, 1986-1989; and Vice President General, 1989-1992. 

 

Mrs. Hemstreet passed away on Friday, August 24, 2012.  Visitation will be held at the Chapman, Cole & Gleason at 475 Main Street, Falmouth, MA 02540 on Thursday, August 30, 2012 from 4 PM to 6 PM.  A memorial service will be held in late September at Chester Friends Meeting, Wilmington, Ohio, with burial in the family plot in Sugar Grove Cemetery, also in Wilmington. 

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Jean McMillan Hemstreet Fund,” which benefits the Ellsworth Homestead, at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, 10 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06106; or to the Tamassee DAR School, Inc., P. O. Box 8, 1925 Bumgardner Drive, Tamassee, SC 29686. 

 

An online obituary for Mrs. Hemstreet can be found at: http://www.ccgfuneralhome.com/services/pop.asp?id=9364 

 

Condolences may be sent to her daughters at: 

Nancy Hemstreet Eaton
62 Williams Glen Way
Glastonbury, CT  06033

Katherine H. Cooper
2 Lambert Lane
Falmouth, MA  02540 

 

Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with the family of Mrs. Hemstreet. 

 

“…what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”  ~ Micah 6:8

 

 

Evelyn Hacker
Sophie De Marsac Campau Chapter  d. 25 June 2012

 

 

Brenda Kociemba
Sashabaw Plains Chapter  d. 28 July 2012

 

 

Mildred Leggitt
Mary Marshall Chapter  d. 1 July 2012

 

 

Barbara Bechtel
John Crawford Chapter  d. 18 May 2012

 

 

Virginia Meyer

Anne Frisby-Fitzhugh-Saginaw Chapter  d. 10 February 2012

 

 

Jean Mc Gowan
Anne Frisby-Fitzhugh-Saginaw Chapter  d. 3 June 2012

 

 

Nancy Hanneman
Three Flags Chapter  d. 18 July 2012

 

 

Virginia Maslanik
Lucinda Hinsdale Stone Chapter  d. 15 August 2012

 

 

Margaret Knight
Grand River Trail Chapter  d. 14 August 2012

 

 

Daisy Stevens

Ezra Parker Chapter  d. 12 August 2012

 

 

 Virginia Montal
Colonel Joshua Howard Chapter  d. 21 July 2012

 

 

Katherine (Kay) Horner Dekle

 

On behalf of Mrs. Wright, it is with deep regret that I write to inform you of the death of Honorary State Regent Katherine (Kay) Horner Dekle, Vice President General, 1991-1994; State Regent Alabama 1988-1991. 

 

Mrs. Dekle passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2012.  Visitation was held at the Radney Funeral Home, Dauphin St, Mobile, AL on Sunday, August 19, 2012 from 5 PM to 8 PM.  Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 AM on Monday, August 20, 2012 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Mobile, AL. Internment followed at The Catholic Cemetery, Mobile, AL. 

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mrs. Dekle’s name to St. Pius X Catholic Church, 217 S Sage Avenue, Mobile, AL 36606. 

 

An online obituary for Mrs. Dekle can be found at: 
http://obits.al.com/obituaries/mobile/obituary.aspx?pid=159234075

 

Condolences may be sent to her husband at:
Mr. Leo A. Dekle
2785 Brierwood Drive
Mobile, AL 36606-2378 

 

Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with the family of Mrs. Dekle. 

 

“…what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”        ~ Micah 6:8

 

 

Elizabeth "Betty" Vialle

On behalf of Mrs. Wright, it is with deep regret that I write to inform you of the death of Honorary State Regent Elizabeth "Betty" Vialle, State Regent Massachusetts 1995-1998. 

Mrs. Vialle passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012.  Visitation will be held at the Concord Funeral Home, 74 Belknap St. Concord, MA 01742, Sunday, August 5, 2012, 7 -9:00 pm and Monday, August 6, 2012, 2-4:00 pm & 7-9:00 pm.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 2-3:00 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church, 81 Elm St., Concord, MA 01742. 

Memorials may be made in her name to the Old Concord Chapter, DAR, c/o Glenda Lovegrove, Treasurer, 11 Kensington Dr., Billerica, MA 01821. 

An online obituary for Mrs. Vialle can be found at: 
http://www.concordfuneral.com 

Condolences can be sent to her daughter at:

Elizabeth Jankowski
1538 Euclid Street, Apt. 11
Santa Monica, CA. 90404-3332 

Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with the family of Mrs. Vialle. 

“…what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”  ~ Micah 6:8

 

 

H. Elizabeth "Libby" Hancock

On behalf of Mrs. Wright, it is with deep regret that I write to inform you of the death of Honorary State Regent H. Elizabeth "Libby" Hancock, Vice President General, 1992-1995; and State Regent Delaware 1989-1992. 

Libby passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012.  As per her request, inside memorial services were not held. Graveside services were held 1 p.m., Thursday July 26, 2012 at Lakeside Cemetery, in Dover, Delaware. 

Memorials may be made to the Methodist Manor House, 1001 Middleford Road, Seaford, DE 19973. 

An online obituary for Libby can be found at: Obituary

Condolences may be sent to Libby’s family at: 

1001 Middleford Rd # 619
Seaford, DE 19973-3638 

Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with Libby’s family. 

“…what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”  ~ Micah 6:8

 

 

Dr. Phyllis H. Crain

On behalf of Mrs. Wright, it is with deep regret that I write to inform you of the death of Dr. Phyllis H. Crain, Executive Director, The Crossnore School, 1999-2012. 

Dr. Crain passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2012.  A memorial service for Dr. Crain will be held at Camp Yonahnoka, Linville Resorts, Linville, NC, on Friday, July 27, 2012, at 11:00 am. 

Driving directions to Camp Yonaknoka can be found here:
http://itouchmap.com/?st=l1b&m=y&ml=36.0501275&mg=-81.878723&p=CampYonahnoka     

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate gifts to honor Dr. Phyllis H. Crain given to serve children through the "Phyllis Crain Endowment Fund" at The Crossnore School, P.O. Box 249, Crossnore, North Carolina, 28616 

Messages of condolence can be sent to her family at:

Mr. Keith Crain
The Crossnore School
P.O. Box 249
Crossnore, NC  28616 

Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with the family of Dr. Crain and the Crossnore School community. 

“…what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”  ~ Micah 6:8

 
 

 

 

 

 

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