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MELVIN JAMES
Wasilla resident Melvin Harold James, 85, died Oct. 11, 2008 at Michael’s Place, NorthStar Assisted Living in Palmer. A
Jo Ellen Wade Whaley
Jo Ellen Wade Whaley, 57, died Oct. 11, 2008 at her home in Wasilla. Whaley was born in Madera, Calif.
NAN EDER
Houston resident Nan Eder, 88, died Oct. 9, 2008 at home with her family. A private gathering of family and
Irene M. Wilson
Irene Mildred Wilson died peacefully of natural causes at home Oct. 11, 2008. A family celebration will be held next
VADNEY BLEDSOE
Vadney Carl Bledsoe, 67, died Oct. 7, 2008 at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer. A memorial service is
Robert Jacob “Jake” Pevan
Life-long Alaskan Robert Jacob “Jake” Pevan, 21, died on Oct. 4, 2008, in Wasilla. A funeral service will be
Keira Marie Campbell-Gallant
Keira Marie Campbell-Gallant, just 3 weeks from birth, died Sept. 20, 2008 as a result of a vehicle accident
JACK HUSHOWER
Jack Allen Hushower, 60, died at home Sept. 30, 2008 in Palmer. He was born Sept. 30, 1948 in Columbus,
Mary Etta McKee
Mary Etta McKee, 76, died Oct. 1, 2008 at Providence Extended Care in Anchorage. A celebration of life will be
Becki LeAnn (Plate) Soulak
Becki LeAnn (Plate) Soulak, 42, died at her home in Wasilla on Sept. 29, 2008. She was born Jan. 8,
Daniel Perry Dryden II
Daniel Perry Dryden II died Aug. 9, 2008 in Rio Dulce, Guatemala. A memorial service and potluck will be held
James Elisha “Pat” Eller
James Elisha “Pat” Eller, 87, died Sept. 23, 2008 at home in Wasilla. A private family service was held with