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By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
April 9, 2006 Vincent Joseph DeMichele, 85, died of natural causes March 21, 2006, at his residence in Palmer. A
Todd Douglas Cook, 42, died Feb. 3, 2006, in Wasilla. A cremation has taken place and his ashes will be
Palmer resident Richard Dick Frank Kaspar Sr., 81, died Oct. 21, 2005, in Valley Hospital in Palmer. A funeral service
Anchorage resident Jean Marion Ring, 74, died July 22, 2005, at Providence Alaska Medical Center, of cancer. Viewing was held
Willow resident William L. Hemmelgarn, 85, died of natural causes at his home, on July 8, 2005. A memorial service
Anchorage resident Hollis Smith, 82, died June 12, 2005, at Providence Extended Care in Anchorage. A graveside service with military
Wasilla resident Gene Lorene Harrel, 58, died at her home March 24, 2005. A funeral service was held at 11
Wasilla resident Donald Dean Provins, 60, died of natural causes at Valley Hospital in Palmer on March 6, 2005. A
Anchorage resident Edward Lyle Melven, 71, died Jan. 21, 2005, at Providence Alaska Medical Center. He was born Jan. 12,
Michael John Chmielewski, 91, of Palmer, died peacefully Dec. 6, 2004, at Valley Hospital, with his son and daughter-in-
Alaska resident Amanda Kay Fritz, 24, died at her home on Nov. 13, 2004. Visitation was scheduled for 10 a.
Anchorage resident Doris Jeane Hines died Sept. 9, 2004. A memorial service and burial were held Sept. 24, with full