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KATHRYN SHIELDS BEHE
On Saturday, May 25, 2013, of College Park, MD. Beloved wife of Alfred R. Behe; mother of Mark M. (Sharon) Behe, Christopher T. (Heather) Behe and Kathryn E. Behe; grandmother of Luke, Kate, Matthew, and Zachary; sister of William T. Shields, Mary Rose Whelan, Lewis Ray Sanford, Sr., Antoinette Dahl, Maria Shields, and Louise Shields; Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer Church, Berwyn Rd & 49th Avenue, College Park, MD, on Wednesday, May 29, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter.
FORREST RUSSELL WILSON
On Monday, April 29, 2013, of College Park, MD. Beloved husband of Elizabeth E. Wilson; father of Jonathan F. (Cynthia E. Leake), Robert P. and Paul J. Wilson; grandfather of Madeline and Anne Wilson. Professor of Architecture at The Catholic University of America, Ohio University, and the Pratt Institute; Editor-in-Chief of Progressive Architecture; Author of 19 books; Union activist; Sculptor; Artist. Served with the Merchant Marine in WWII and fought against the fascists in the Spanish Civil War. An indomitable spirit for learning and teaching. A life-long champion of workers’ rights. Services are Private.
JAMES WILLIAM SHEA
On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Kitty J. V. Shea; father of James Jonas Shea and Patricia Kathleen Shea; brother of John P., Maureen and Regina Shea. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, May 30, 2013, 12 noon to 1 p.m., where Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030.
GLORIA FARLEY HARVEY
On Friday, May 17, 2013, of Riderwood Village, formerly of Bethesda, MD. Graduate of the University of Maryland and long-time Montgomery County elementary school teacher. Beloved wife of the late Robert Henry Harvey; mother of Bob (Sheree), Bill (Lynne), Jim and Bruce (Renee) Harvey; grandmother of Brad, Owen, Patrick, Brian, Shawn, Kristen, Tyler, Connor, Erin, Lexy, Rob and Megan. Also survived by great- grandchildren, Landon, Liam, Brenna and Addie. Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 10401 Armory Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895 on Monday, June 3, at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church by visiting www.stpaulsk.org.
OLIVE M. CARTER
On Saturday, May 25, 2013, of Rockville, MD. Beloved mother of Greg (Alice), Jim (Liz), and Dennis (Marilou) Carter. Also survived by seven grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Stake Center, 10000 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington, MD, on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., where funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
JEAN A. CAFFIAUX (Age 88)
On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late JoAnn Caffiaux; loving father of Suzanne (Jack) Donovan, Jeannie (Jay) Witte and the late Peter J. Caffiaux; loving grandfather of Billy, Kelly, Molly, Lindsay and Michael; great-grandfather of Bryce and Landon. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, May 28 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
KATIE K. BARNETT
On Saturday, May 25, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Basil “Barney” Barnett; mother of Christina B. Lenchert, Michael N. Barnett and David K. Barnett; grandmother of Cordell, Bryan, Zygmund, Zachary, Katie, Julie and Amy. Also survived by her brothers, Michael Kostow and Steven Kostow. Relatives and friends may call at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Wednesday, May 29, from 12 to 12:30 p.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shrine of St. Jude’s Women’s Sodality.
GERALD OTIS ALLEN (Age 94)
On Sunday, May 12, 2013 in Sandy Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth C. Allen; father of Barbara A. (Ralph) Syring;grandfather of Allen L. Syring. Private interment in Cleveland, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to The Ohio State University College of Law, Fund #305399, 1480 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, OH 43221 or to the Cleveland Sight Center, 1909 East 101st Street, Cleveland, OH 44106.
CAROLINE SCHALLER ALBERT (Age 98)
On Thursday, May 23, 2013 of Takoma Park, MD. Beloved wife of the late William C. Albert; mother of Suzanne A. Jett, Frederick H. Albert, William C. Albert, Jr. and the late Doris Dare Albert; grandmother of Cheth A. Jett and Clayton Albert; sister of Frederick (Anne) Schaller. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Wednesday, May 29, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at Woodside United Methodist Church, 8900 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910 on Monday, June 10 at 11 a.m. Inurnment Fort Lincoln cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Woodside United Methodist Church.
GREGORY J. MAIER “Greg”
On Thursday, May 23, 2013, of Potomac, MD. Beloved husband of 42 years to Susan Maier; father of Erin (Jeff) Dausch, Timothy (Beth) Maier and Christopher (Jeanine) Maier; grandfather of Zachary, John Paul, Mary Kate, Charles and Timothy Dausch and Matthew, Megan and Jack Maier; brother of John Maier of Greensboro, NC and the late Stephen Maier. Also survived by his mother-in-law, Dorothy O’Connell. Relatives and friends may call at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, 1513 Dunster Road, Rockville, MD 20854 (at Falls Rd.) on Monday, May 27, 4 to 7 p.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 28, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church.
JAMES IRBY HIGHTOWER
On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Dorie; father of Jesse (Kristen) Hightower and Lindsey Hightower; brother of Jana Walczuk, April Stollmack and John Hightower. Also survived by his mother-in-law, Sorrell Caplan. Memorial Service will be held at River Road Unitarian Church, 6301 River Road, Bethesda, MD on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 3 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Capital Area Food Bank, 4900 Puerto Rico Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20017 or to a charity of your choice.
WILLIAM ALBERT ECKERT, Ph.D.
On Wednesday, May 22, 2013, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved husband for 45 years of Laurie Ekstrand; father of Max and Elzmarie Eckert; brother of the late Charles and Bernard Eckert. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Services are private. Bill graduated from Baltimore City College High School, the University of Maryland and Florida State University. Bill worked for multiple consulting firms, the World Bank and the United Nations. He enjoyed sailing, home renovation, and spending time with family and friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to your local Humane Society. He will be dearly missed.
MARILYN L. NELSON
On Monday, May 20, 2013, of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved wife of Robert W. Nelson; daughter of the late Frank and Anna Geffert; sister of the late Frank Geffert, Jr.; aunt of Adam and JoAnna Geffert; great aunt of Hannah and Sydney Jane Geffert. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, May 27, from 7 to 9 p.m, and on Tuesday, May 28 at Immanuel’s Church, 16819 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, from 10 to 11 a.m.; where the Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Alliance Defending Freedom, Family Research Council, Immanuel’s Church and Potomac-Bethesda Rotary Foundation.
JANE LOUISE SOBAN
On Sunday, May 19, 2013, of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of Edward John Soban; mother of Thomas Edward Soban, Diane Louise (Dale) Boyd, Lynn Marie Soban, Tina Jane (Lance) May; grandmother of Dale Woods “Boomer” Boyd, III, Sydney Lauren Boyd, Kelsey Jane May and Hunter Edward May; sister of Edward, Bernard and the late James Hornung; sister-in-law of Clythera, Sandra and the late Thelma Hornung. She was a loving wife and mother and enjoyed baking, gardening, knitting and sports. Jane excelled in giving to others. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Thursday, May 23, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Ave., Garrett Park, MD on Friday, May 24 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Catholic Church or Christ Child Society, DC Chapter, Layette Program, 5101 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Suite 304, Washington, DC 20016.
DONALD JOHN DENION (Age 83)
On Monday, May 20, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Marion Boyle Denion and the late Ruth Suter Denion; father of Donna Beale (Horace), Thomas Denion (Laura), Suzanne Ohman (Larry), Robert Denion (Teresa), James Denion (Pam), Mary Thayer (Ron), Maureen Gray (Dave), Melissa Murdock (Tom) and the late Matt Boyle. Survived by 25 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and preceded in death by grandson, Jordan Denion. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902 on Friday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s House care of St. John Evangelist Church at the above address.
BETTY JANE BAUGHMAN
On May 20, 2013 Betty Jane joined her infant Dicky and her mother and father in Heaven. Beloved wife of Bertram Baughman; mother of Robert, Carol, Barbara, Nancy, James, and Michael. Also survived by 11 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave and Cable Drive, Kensington, MD, on Friday, May 24, at 10 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.
