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BRET MARTIN McDONALD
Bret Martin McDonald, 56, born Sept. 29, 1947, in Turlock, Calif., died Jan. 1, 2004, at his home in Willow.
CYRIL L. WOOD
Cyril L. "Woody" Wood, 74, a resident of Alaska since Feb. 4, 1954, passed away suddenly Dec. 28,
JOHN J. HIGH
Trapper Creek resident John Joseph High, 30, died Jan. 5, 2004, as the result of a Parks Highway moose collision,
CALVIN Z. RATHBUN
Wasilla resident Calvin Zay Rathbun, 79, died at his home Jan. 14, 2004. Graveside services will be held at Fort
LETA CROSSMAN
Lifelong Alaska resident Leta Crossman, 36, died Jan. 12, 2004, at her home in Nikiski. A Celebration of Life Potluck
MICHAEL LOREN SCHARBER
Mr. Michael Loren Scharber, 47 died Jan. 15, 2004, at his home in Wasilla, surrounded by his family. He was
HELEN E. CAMPBELL
Longtime Mat-Su Valley resident Helen Ellen Campbell, 80, died Jan. 6, 2004, at the Pioneers' Home in Palmer.
FRANK W. McCOY
Palmer resident Frank William McCoy, 59, died of congestive heart failure Jan. 13, 2004, at Valley Hospital in Palmer. A
ROBERT L. MOTZKUS
Robert L. Motzkus died at home on Jan. 13, 2004, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on
LELAND PETER OLKJER JR.
Sutton resident Dr. Leland P. Olkjer Jr. died peacefully Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at Valley Hospital in Palmer. He was
ZELMA ELLENBERGER
Palmer resident Zelma Ellenberger, 92, died Jan. 1, 2004, at her home in Palmer. A memorial service was held Jan.
DELBERT L. SMITH
Longtime Alaskan resident and homesteader Delbert L. Smith, 75, died peacefully from diabetes complications on Dec. 28, 2003, at Providence