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| Julius L. Horowitz (1915 - 2012)
Julius L. Horowitz, 96, a lifelong of Mount Kisco, passed away on Monday April 23rd in Newton Wellesley Hospital in Wellesley Mass. Julie was the eldest of four brothers born to William and Anna Horowitz on October 12, 1915 He attended Mount Kisco Schools, graduating from Mt. Kisco High School in 1934 where he had a distinguished career as a scholar athlete playing on many of the school's championship teams. Julie served in the US Army with the 94th Infantry Division during World War II. He was a veteran of the Battle of the Bulge and traveled across Europe with Patton's Third Army, earning the Bronze Star for Valor among other commendations. After the war Julie returned to Mt. Kisco where he went into the Painting Contracting Business with his father. Their firm was a fixture in Mt. Kisco for over fifty years. In 1947 he married Helen Lander. They have two daughters Susan Notar and Emily Goldshine. Julie was a founding member of Bet Torah Synagogue, serving as House Chairman for many years, a member of the Bricetti's Market bowling team for a half a century, and a member of the Painter's Union. He leaves his wife of 64 years, his daughters, two brothers Bernard Howard of Kennisaw, Georgia and David Howard of Sarasota Florida, two son in laws 4 grandchildren a great grandson, nieces and nephews and a great nephew. We will miss him forever! Services will be held on Wednesday 1:00pm @ Temple Bet Torah 60 Smith Avenue Mt. Kisco NY 10549 Burial will follow: Sharon Gardens Cemetery Arrangements by King David Memorial Chapel Inc. Mt. Kisco, NY (914) 241-7100 Published in the The Journal News on April 25, 2012 |
Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2012 I'm writing to report the death of my father, Hubert English, which occurred this past February 8th in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was 86 years old, and in generally good health, but suffered a fatal heart attack while walking in a park with his wife and their dog. He grew up in Gary, Indiana, and, as I understand it, joined the 94th Infantry Division in the fall of 1943. He told us about crossing the Atlantic on the recently built Queen Elizabeth, with every bed on the ship shared by three men in eight-hour shifts, and the kitchens churning out food around the clock. For wounds he received in Brittany and in the Battle of the Bulge, he was given the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. He was evacuated to England as a result of the second of these wounds, which occurred on January 27th of 1945. His first child, Tara, was born exactly four years later. In 1946 he married Betty Jo Richards in Gary. Their three children, Tara, Mark and Joanne, survive him, along with four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He graduated from Carleton College, and received a Ph.D. in English language and literature from Yale University; he then joined the English department at the University of Michigan, where he taught for over 40 years, retiring in 1996. He was one of the original editors of two very widely used college English textbooks, The Norton Reader and The Norton Anthology of Poetry. His wife Betty Jo died in 1975. In 1990 he married Lineve McKie, who survives him. In 2001 my father and Lineve had the moving experience of visiting Utah Beach. As apparently happens with all returning WWII veterans who visit there, he was made an honorary citizen of the town of Ste.-Marie-du-Mont, where Utah Beach is situated. I would be very glad to hear from anyone who remembers my father, by email at manglais@yahoo.com Thank you, Mark English |
| John B. "Jack" Hollister, Jr. D/301 Born in Cincinnati on Jul. 25, 1925 Departed on Nov. 22, 2012 and resided in Chagrin Falls, OH
Jack was born in Cincinnati, Ohio July 25, 1925 to John B. and Ellen Rollins Hollister. Mr. Hollister, Sr. was a United States Congressman and founding partner of the law firm Taft Stettinius & Hollister. Jack attended Cincinnati Country Day and St Paul's School in Concord, NH, graduating in '43. He left Yale University during the fall of his freshman year to join the United States Army. Starting as a buck private, he joined the European Theater on "D + 55" and fought throughout France and Germany until V-E Day in May 1945. He received two battlefield promotions to Corporal and then Sergeant where he finished as Commanding Officer of a heavy machine gun platoon in the 94th Infantry Division of General Patton's 3rd Army. He received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. After V-E Day, he became Mayor of a village in Czechoslovakia and quarterbacked the 94th Infantry football team. He was honorably discharged in September 1945 and returned to Yale where he played and coached football and became a member of Skull & Bones. A prime example of "The Greatest Generation," he rarely spoke of his extensive and distinguished military service. Upon graduation in June 1949 he went north to the University of Western Ontario as an assistant football coach where he introduced elevated observation to Canadian football. At "Western" he met his future wife, Betty Boyle, a former Western cheerleader and championship swimmer and then a secretary in the alumni office. Married in April 1950, the couple first lived in Cincinnati and subsequently Jack found employment with Cleveland-Cliffs Iron. With Cliffs, they moved to Ishpeming, Michigan where Jack worked deep underground at the Mather B mine. Promoted to the Sales Department, Jack worked for Cliffs and other natural resource firms until his retirement in 1986 as Senior Vice President whereupon he continued consulting in the natural resource business. Betty and Jack raised four children and enjoyed nothing more than family activities. Affectionately known as "the Cat" and, in later years, "the Aging Field Marshall", Jack and Betty made many memories for their children with exciting family trips and vacations and his constant presence as coach and mentor. He was no pushover, however, raising his children with firm discipline and high standards. Jack was involved in many not-for-profit organizations including Hiram House Camp, Hillcrest Hospital and Town Council in Hunting Valley. He was a member of many clubs and social groups. He was regularly called upon at social events to regale the crowd with stories, songs and limericks. His "Cliffs Song Book" remains a source of revelry in the Cleveland area. Jack enjoyed people of all types, had a wonderful sense of humor and is best known for the respectful and interested manner in which he would draw out the best in others. He always said that Betty was his better half. Betty kept him on the straight and narrow these many years and revealed to him an appreciation of art, natural history and general decorum. She remains on the Board of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and kept his mind extremely active through bridge, where she is a Life Master, and other activities. A Memorial Service will be held at the Federated Church of Chagrin Falls at 11am on Saturday, December 1 followed by a reception at the Hunt Club of Gates Mills. In lieu of flowers, please make all gifts in the name of Jack Hollister to the Hiram House Camp, 33775 Hiram Trail, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022. |
From: james mason <busdrifter@hotmail.com> Hello, My Father, Private First Class. Lee Roberts, Company C, 376th Infantry regiment, 94th Division C, Passed in Jan 2011, at the age of 87. After leaving the town of saint Mary gliese he was wounded at the battle of the bulge he was discharged in may of 1946. His wife my Mother passed 6 minutes after he passed, him in the living room her in the room next to his at home. They always said they were going to leave together and they did, God has his ways, I have Memories. Thank you to All that have served there country. God Bless each and everyone who sacrificed and payed the price for our Freedom we will never Forget you. |
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Age 95, of Hockessin, DE, formerly of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 8, 2012 surrounded by family members. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Paul was the son of the late Thomas and Catherine (Moore) Conway. He served his country proudly in the US Army during World War II with the 94th Infantry Division. Paul received medals for meritorious service, and devotion to duty including two bronze stars. He was also awarded a diploma from the French government for liberating France. After the war, Paul graduated from Drexel University, PA with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Paul met Mary Frances McCann, and they wedded on May 15, 1948. He worked as a sales engineer for Industrial Heating and Air Conditioning. Then he owned and operated his personal company, Harry Mather, Inc., for 30 years. Paul demonstrated his Catholic faith throughout his life. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, the 40 hours of Devotion, and contributed to all of their Catholic parishes in which they were members. His love of family was always evident through his devotion to his parents, siblings, wife, children, grand and great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and siblings, Paul was predeceased by his son, Dennis P. Conway in 1983. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 64 years, Mary (McCann) Conway; his son, Terrance J. Conway and his wife, Jane, of Wilmington; his daughter, Susan Conway Dupre of Wilmington; four grandchildren, Dennis, Keith, Christine and Kevin; two great-granddaughters, Carly and Megan; and his sister, Dorothy Conway of West Chester. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 14 at 11 am at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin where friends and family are invited to visitation after 10:30 am. Interment will follow at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear. Published in The News Journal from March 11 to March 12, 2012 |
Donald E., 87 of Norwood, New Jersey died peacefully on December 7, 2012 at Buckingham at Norwood Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on April 14, 1925 in Newark, New Jersey, the oldest of three children, to the late George and Zelma Mulry. He lived in Floral Park, New York before moving to Goshen, New York as a teenager, and then to Brooklyn, NY after marriage. Survivors include the love of his life, Mae O'Brien Mulry, his wife of 63 years; his daughter Patricia Mulry Dillon, and her husband Robert of Walden, NY; and his three grandchildren, Christopher Dillon and his wife Jessica of Bayside, NY, Deirdre Dillon of Rye, New York, and Caitlin Dillon of Walden, NY. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his two sisters, Virginia Mulry Strong, and Adelaide Mulry Shallop. Don was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He attended Bernard Baruch Business College in New York City. For most of his life, he worked in various capacities in the Textile/Garment Industry in New York City, most recently for Wrangler Sportswear, a division of Blue Bell Inc. Don was a World War II veteran, having served in the 94th Army Infantry Division when the division was assigned to General George S. Patton's Third Army. He was a proud recipient of the Combat Infantry Badge, two Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart, and other awards. Don was a lifetime member of the 94th Infantry Division World War II Association, having served as President and Historian. He was responsible for the Division Flag and the Division Mural which was officially sponsored and approved for exhibition in the State House of Boston, Ma. He also created the 94th Infantry Division Historic Collection which is now displayed in five military museums. Don was also a lifetime member of the Society of the Friendly Sons of St Patrick, New York City, and past President and Secretary of the Glee Club of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick; a lifetime member of the VFW, the American Legion, The Military Order of the Purple Heart, Disabled Veterans plus the Adjutant for Chapter 522, Paramus, NJ. For many years Don had been a Cantor and member of the Church Choir at St. Therese Church, Cresskill, NJ. He was also a member of the Church Choir at St. Mary's in Dumont, NJ. Prior to Vatican II, Don had been a member of the professional men's choir at St. Vincent Ferrer Church on Lexington Avenue, NYC. Visitation will be held from 2:00-6:00 on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at Barret Fuberal Home 148 Dean Drive, Tenafly, NJ 07670 Phone 201-568-8043. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 9:30 AM in St. Therese of Lisieux Church, Cresskill, New Jersey. Burial will be at the Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Goshen, New York. Published in The Record/Herald News on December 8, 2012 |
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Temple entered Colgate University in 1941 and enlisted in the Army in 1943 where he served on a 60mm mortar squad in the 94th Infantry Division. He saw action in France, Luxembourg, and Germany. When World War II ended Temple pursued studies at an American university established for serviceman in Biarritz in 1945-46, later returning to Colgate where he graduated in 1947. He then was employed as a marketing agent for a year with Mobil Oil Co. in Dakar, West Africa. After contracting malaria in what was then French West Sudan, Temple returned to the U.S. and pursued graduate studies in English and journalism at the University of California in Berkeley where he met and married Elizabeth Jeanne Martt. Temple later worked as a reporter on newspapers in California, New York, and Washington, DC including the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Evening Star. In 1971 he joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an information officer and speech writer, where he worked until retiring in 1986 when he and his wife moved from Washington, DC to Santa Fe. Temple also wrote freelance articles for a number of publications including the New Republic, France, The New York Times, Military History, Aviation History, Argosy, and the Newspaper Enterprise Assn. He is survived by two sons, William D. Temple of Colorado Springs, CO and Stephen C. Temple of Reno, NV, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Temple willed his body to the University of New Mexico Medical School. His ashes will be buried next to those of his wife at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. |
Ralph H. Landwert Mr. Landwert had graduated from Salem High School in 1940 and the Salem Trades Class in 1948. Before his retirement in 1986, he worked at the former E.W. Bliss Salem in the Engineering Department, managed the Parker Hannifin Plant in Sebring and retired as Vice President of Sales and Engineering at the B&H Machine in Minerva. He continued as consultant for several years after his retirement. Ralph had been president of the Salem Kiwanis Club, president of the Sevakeen Country Club, president of the 94th Infantry Division Association, board member of Opportunity Homes, board member of Columbiana County Employment Development Inc., president of the Salem Jubilee Barbershop Chorus and a member of the Barbershop Quartet. He was a member of the Salem First Friends Church, where he served on several boards and was a choir member. He served the U. S. Army in the 94th Infantry Division in Europe during WWII. Survivors include his wife, Virginia "Ginger" (Krauss) Marshall Landwert, whom he married May 24, 1997; a son, Roger Landwert of East Palestine, Ohio; five daughters, Leslie (Geoffrey) Bush of Columbus, Jeanne Smith of Dayton, Julie (Robert) Mowery of Columbus, Lisa (Brian) Smith of Columbus and Lois (Duane) Smith of Cleveland; two stepsons, James Marshall of Orlando, Florida and Douglas Marshall of Columbus; a brother Milford Landwert of Salem; 11 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. His first wife, Eva M. (Tritch) Landwert, whom he married June 11, 1942 and died, February 5, 1995; a daughter, Linda Landwert, a stepdaughter, Judith Lynn Harris and a brother, Alfred Landwert preceded him in death. Services will be held at 12 noon Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Salem First Friends Church with Pastor Pete Fowler officiating. Calling hours will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday at Stark Memorial Funeral Home and on Tuesday at the church one-hour prior to the services. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Friends Church, 1028 Jennings Avenue, Salem, OH and Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market Street, Youngstown, OH 44512. |
From: JBS1605K@aol.com Garnet E. Schellhase, 88, died Monday, July 30, 2012, at the York Lutheran Home at Sprenkle Drive. He was the husband of Leona J. (Kauffman) Schellhase, to whom he was married for 68 years. Born August 9, 1923, in Richmond Furnace, he was a son of the late Casper W. Schellhase and Cora M. (Redcay) Schellhase Welker. After graduating from Chambersburg High School in 1941, he enrolled at Shippensburg University. His education was interrupted when he was called to serve in the United States Army during World War II. He served as a Staff Sgt., with the 94th Infantry Division and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. After being honorably discharged he continued his education at Shippensburg, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Education and later obtained a Master's Degree from New York University. He was employed with Doubleday and Company for 35 years, retiring as Vice President and Plant Manager of the Hanover Printing Plant. Before starting his career at Doubleday and Company, he spent four years with the Littlestown School District. Garnet was the first recipient of Shippensburg University's Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2005. He was also involved in numerous community organizations over the years, loved traveling with his wife, attended many elder hostels, and was a member of Advent Lutheran Church in York. In addition to his wife, Mr. Schellhase is survived by one son, Jan B. Schellhase of York; one brother, Ray Schellhase of Chambersburg; one sister, Janet Schellhase Wise of Chambersburg; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by six brothers, Raymond, Russell, Theodore, Marvin, Guy, and Blaine Schellhase; two sisters, Hazel Schellhase Glass and Viola Schellhase Rotz; and his stepfather, James H. Welker. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Salvation Army, 50 E. King St., York, PA 17401; or a charity of your choice. Leona and Jan would like to thank everyone at the York Lutheran Home at Sprenkle Drive for all their care and support. |
Henry Franklin Daughtry L/376 GREENSBORO - Henry Franklin Daughtry, 82, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 17, 2008, at Moses Cone Hospital. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, August 21, at Aycock Fellowship Ministries with Rev. Donnie Pickeral officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park. Henry was born in Smithfield, N.C., to the late Solomon and Alice Southern Daughtry. He was a member of Aycock Fellowship Ministries where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher and choir member. He was a Boy Scout Master and a member of the Gideons. He enjoyed playing golf and fishing. He retired from Kmart after 18 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during World War II. He was preceded in death by three infant children; his parents, Solomon and Alice Southern Daughtry; six brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Eunice Benton Daughtry; daughter, Mary D. Dancy and her late husband, James of McLeansville; and son, Steve Daughtry and wife, Pam of Greensboro; three grandchildren, Andrea Harrell, Krystle Dancy and Trey Ellington; and two great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20,at Hanes Lineberry N. Elm Chapel. The family would like to thank the staff of Morningview Assisted Living for their kindness and care given during Henry's stay there. Memorials may be made to Aycock Fellowship Ministries Church, 1036 S. Aycock Street, Greensboro, NC 27403. Online condolences may be sent to www.mem.com Published in News Record on August 20, 2008 |
Subject: Lawrence Whetstone Lawrence Whetstone Age 93, died Monday, May 21, 2012 at Saginaw Covenant. A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Mr. Whetstone was born in Caro, Michigan on August 11, 1918, to Lloyd and Blanche (Meese) Whetstone. On September 9, 1939 he married Beatrice and she preceded him in death in 1993. Lawrence was in the 3rd Army (Patton's Army) Division in the Battle of The Bulge during World War II and also served with the Big Red 1. He was active in the Reunion of World War II Vets 94th Division. Mr. Whetstone received three Bronze Stars at the Battle of The Bulge. He was an Honor Guard at the Nuremberg Trials. He was the Republican Party Co-Chairperson in Ogemaw County. Surviving are children, Lanny (Angela) Whetstone of Grand Blanc, Linda (Ken) Ford of Mt. Morris and Lloyd (Carolyn) Whetstone of Flushing; grandchildren, Larry (Amanda) Whetstone, John (Holly) Whetstone, Douglas (Robyn) Whetstone, Ken (Samantha) Ford, Leslee Whetstone and Matthew (Jeanette) Whetstone; numerous great-grandchildren. |
William 'Bill' V. Krueger A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with Father Jorge Miramontes presiding. Burial with military honors will be on Thursday at St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery in Watertown. Bill was very handy working with wood. He was a cabinet maker for 60 years and had been employed as a carpenter with Krueger Builders. Bill had also been employed at Hevi-Duty in Watertown and was a supervisor with U.S. Gypsum of Johnson Creek, retiring in 1982. Bill was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Watertown. He was also a member of the Watertown American Legion Post No. 189 and a former member of the AMVETS. He enjoyed senior bus trips to the casinos, going up north, musky fishing, wood working and was an avid walker. Bill is survived by his three sons, Richard (Barbara) Krueger of Tomahawk, Jack (Mary) Krueger of Watertown and Tom (Debbie) Krueger of Watertown; his five grandchildren, Mike, Jeff (Stephanie), Brooke, Kyle (fiance`, Nikki) and Adam; four great-grandchildren, Austin, Ben, Matthew and Emerson; two sisters, Margaret Heller of Watertown and Connie Kirkpatrick of Franklin; a brother, James (Marion) Krueger of Watertown; two sisters-in-law, Mary Krueger and Myrt Krueger; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bob and Betty Zimmerman, and sister-in-law Ruth Seeber, all of Watertown, as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Lorraine, on Jan. 11, 2006; two brothers, Robert and Elmer; and a sister, Gertrude Schuenemann. The family would like to thank the Golden LivingCenter, Watertown Regional Medical Center and Rainbow Hospice for their kindness, professionalism and care. Hafemeister Funeral Home, 611 E. Main St. Watertown. |
Joe William Lawson Joe William Lawson (Deacon Joe), 94, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012. He was a long time member and deacon of Centerview Church. He loved praising the Lord. One of his favorite sayings was "God will take care of it" and he always did. If you asked how he was, he would always say he was wonderful. Joe served in the U.S. Army during World War II, traveling to many countries and receiving multiple medals including a purple heart. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Mae Lawson; parents, Charles and Maggie Lawson; brother, Charles Jr.; sisters, Adaline Carroll and Ophelia Cabe; sons-in -law, Charles Morgan and Steve Fox. He is survived by his daughters, Brenda Jenkins and husband, Jim, who cared for him for three years faithfully, never leaving his side, Beverly Fox, Barbara Morgan, Betty Walker and husband, Bill; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews. He was a kind and loving man always giving to anyone who needed help. Heaven has gained an angel, but we have lost our hero. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. David Coffman performed the service with prayers and words also being said by the Rev. Tim Wallace and the Rev. Beaver Branham. ' Note: My wife sent in the info about Joe W Lawson and she was mixed up a bit . We were in F, 302d. Thanks for all you do for the Division or what is left of it. God bless you. My twin brother Richard was also in F 302d in the machine gun section. He is also pretty well. We were transferred in with the ASTP bunch of " scholars" as we were called, I'm not sure that we were that but we mostly lived up to what was expected of us I think(hope). I'm still proud of serving with that great bunch of 94th men. |
Peter W. Swanson Jr., businessman, authorPeter W. Swanson Jr. of the Town of Tonawanda, a business owner and author, died Wednesday April 21, 2010 in the Schofield Residence, Town of Tonawanda. He was 85. Born in Passaic, N. J., Mr. Swanson was a member of the Army’s 94th Infantry Division during World War II. He fought under the command of Gen. George S. Patton during the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded the Bronze Star. After the war, Mr. Swanson studied television production at the University of Alabama. He worked in Providence, R. I., before becoming production manager for the first television station in Spartanburg, S. C. He later started his own advertising agency in Spartanburg. Mr. Swanson moved to Buffalo in 1963 and worked for various local ad agencies and television and radio stations. He is the author of “Piedmont and Northern: The Great Electric System of the South,” which was published in 1974 and is still considered the definitive reference work on the Piedmont and Northern Railway. In 1976, he founded Spectrum Slides, a slide-developing and photographic enlargement company that provided service to local camera stores, professional photographers, medical laboratories and corporate businesses. He retired from the business in 1986 and became an airplane pilot. He also helped restore a British Lysander airplane that was once used in World War II and is now on exhibit at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton, Ont. He also was active in the Vintage Aircraft Group until he became ill, and he attended the 2009 opening of the Ira G. Ross Aerospace Museum in HSBC Arena. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, the former Miriam B. Fournier; two daughters, Elizabeth M. Gilliand and Hedwig C.; a stepson, Craig Fournier; and a sister, Maybelle Buyonovits. A memorial service was held at 11 a. m. May 8 in First Presbyterian Church of Buffalo, 1 Symphony Circle. |
Messmore, Harry L., Jr., M.D., Age 89, of Indian Head Park. US Army Veteran of WWII Beloved husband of Marilyn, nee Anderson, for 68 years. Loving father of Susan (Gerald) Businaro, Gary (Linda), the late Curt and the late Rex. Devoted grandfather of 8, great-grandfather of 6 and great-great grandfather of 1. Cherished brother of Shirley Minderhout, Warren (Betty) and Merton (Mary Ruth) and brother-in-law of Suzanne Messmore and Eloise Dobson. Dear uncle to over 100 nieces, nephews and spouses. Dr. Messmore served many years as a physician at Loyola Medical Center and Hines VA Hospital, and was a Professor Emeritus at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. Interment Kaneville Cemetery in Kaneville, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Harry L. Messmore, Jr., MD Lecture Fund would be appreciated. Funeral info 708-352-6500 From World War II hero to expert on blood-thinning drugsBy Christina Hernandez Sherwood | September 7, 2010source: http://www.smartplanet.com
When we spoke last week, Messmore looked back on his time in the war and on his career as an oncologist and hematologist specializing in research of the blood-thinning drug Heparin. Talk about your service during World War II that resulted in you winning this award. France started this awarding of the Legion of Honor to World War II veterans who fought in France who had already received a [U.S] Army medal. It is, of course, 66 years after the fact. I got the Bronze Star Medal from the [U.S] Army in December 1944 following a military engagement with the Germans along the southern coast of Brittany. Germans had 15 different large pillboxes (bunkers) set up to protect the entrance to the river. [German] u-boats were coming in to refuel and get more supplies. They had to have protection. The pillboxes were set up for that purpose. Our purpose was to knock out those pillboxes. I had the military responsibility for training and commanding troops firing cannon. I was ordered to go back to the French coast. There were three special types of cannon dropped off on the beach by the U.S. Navy. I went back there with my men and picked up [the] cannon for firing up at the pillboxes up on this rocky shore. I followed pathways onto the rocky hills, hiding behind bushes and trees to look at where the pillboxes were. I put little white pieces of cloth on bushes all the way back down, so when I brought my troops up we could find our way in the dark. The [cannon] each weighed two tons and they were pulled by hand — each one pulled in by 10 men. They were put in places I marked the day before. We would have to wait until dawn. The pillboxes were neutralized by the fire of [our] artillery. This completely took the Germans by surprise. Fifty-four Germans surrendered. Three weeks later, there was a general order sent out from my division awarding Harry Messmore the Bronze Star. When did you become a physician? After five years of military service, I was discharged in February 1946. I graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago in 1952 and served an internship in Detroit until 1953. I went to practice for 11 years among the old order Amish community of central Illinois. Then I decided I wanted to be a specialist. I came up to Chicago and took four more years of training to become a hematology-oncology specialist. I also had a research interest in blood-thinning drugs. That research went from about 1972 to even the present time. I’m still doing research on that although I retired from active clinical practice at Loyola [University Health System] in 1992. I have remained as a volunteer consultant. I still have a small research laboratory at Hines VA Hospital. I have been blind for the last three years due to macular degeneration and glaucoma — I have both. I’m still able to do my research by having people in the library and my granddaughters and other people read medical journals to me and read my email. I keep mentally active. What made you want to be a physician? My father was a veterinarian taking care of large animals. He graduated from the Chicago Veterinary College 100 years ago this year. When I was in the third grade, my teacher said, ‘You should be a doctor.’ That’s how I got the idea. When I was coming back from my duties in France in World War II they happened to assign me to a ship that had nothing on it but a medical detachment who was in Germany for a field hospital for wounded soldiers. I had a 10-day trip with them coming back. One of the doctors on the ship said, ‘You’re getting into medicine too late. The exciting part is already over. Whatever can be learned has already been learned.’ Another guy there said, ‘There’s a long way to go.’ Heparin, one of my main research objects, was first used clinically in the 1940s. I got into it early and had the chance to do lots of research on Heparin. Image, top: Harry Messmore during World War II Image, bottom: Dr. Harry Messmore, current |
From: "Matt Slater" <slaterface@gmail.com> Dear 94th Infantry Division Association, My grandfather passed away this week and I just wanted to pass this on. He was in the 94th Infantry division, 919th Field Artillery, Battery B. Thanks. Matt Slater George Kallensee, of Perkasie, PA, died Saturday, February 4, 2012 in Grand View Hospital, West Rockhill Twp. He was 90. He was the husband of Edith M. (Mitman) Kallensee. The couple would have celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on May 10, 2012. Mr. Kallensee was a house painter. He started working with his father in 1937 at the age of 16 and in 1962 he started his own business, working in the Pennridge area until his retirement in 1985. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He served in the European Theater in Patton’s Third Army, 94th Infantry Division, 919th Field Artillery Battalion, having fought in Normandy and at the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the Hartzell-Crouthamel American Legion Post #280, Perkasie Mr. Kallensee was a member of St. Stephens United Church of Christ, Perkasie, and was a former member of the Perkasie Owls Nest, the Perkasie Fire Company and Branch Valley Fish & Game. He was devoted to his family, including his poodles. He loved the outdoors, hunting, gardening and boating. He especially enjoyed spending time at Lake Wallenpaupack, Hawley, PA, where he and his wife built their own home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 11:00 AM in St. Stephens United Church of Christ, 6th and Arch Streets, Perkasie, where friends may call from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. Interment will be in St. Stephens U.C.C. Cemetery, Perkasie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Charities. |
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