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Obituary -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri; Friday, June 24, 1983 (Newspapers.com):
MORTS (sic), Henry E., Wed., June 22, 1983, dear husband of Zenoba Morts (nee Martin (sic)), dear father of Lucille Miller, Ada Tanner and Imogene Zeigler, dear brother of Margaret Williams and Opal Borgfeld, dear grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of one.
Service Sat., June 25, 1 p.m. at the JAMES & GAHR Chapel, St. James, Mo. Interment St. James Cemetery. Member of Cache Lodge 416, Ascalon Commandery No. 16 of St. Louis, Oriental Chapter No. 78 and Hiram Council No. 1 of Cryptic Masons of St. Louis. Mason service 1 p.m., Sat. Visitation Fri., 6 p.m.
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| Father | Harry V. Martin (b. about 1902, d. before 2002) |
| Mother | Jessie Marie Chacon (b. 11 May 1908, d. 24 March 1979) |
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| Daughter | Theresa Lee Pugh (b. 14 June 1947, d. 15 June 1968) |
| Daughter | Sheridan Marie Pugh |
| Son | Carroll Rodney Pugh, Jr. |
| Son | Howard Alan Pugh+ |
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| Father | Arnold Emmett Brown (b. 24 April 1914, d. 14 September 1991) |
| Mother | Anita Elenora Davault (b. 21 August 1918, d. 3 November 2004) |
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| Son | William Brown+ |
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| Daughter | Patricia Warner Catherine Cornack (b. 8 April 1941, d. 16 October 2021) |
| Son | Richard Albert Cornack, Jr.+ (b. 5 February 1943, d. 26 December 2024) |
| Daughter | Judith Ann Westervelt+ |
Obituary -- The Flint Journal, Flint, Michigan; Sunday, 20 MAY 1973; page 87 (GenealogyBank.com):
CORNACK, Richard A. Sr. -- 3216 W. Cook Rd., age 54, died Saturday, May 19, 1973, at McLaren General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Tuesday at St. Leo Catholic Church, burial in New Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Cornack will lie in state at Brown Funeral Home, 1616 Davison Rd. Visitation 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mr. Cornack was born in Flint, November 12, 1918, and had resided in Flint nearly his entire life. He graduated from Flint Central High School in 1936 and then attended Flint Junior College. Mr Cornack was employed 29 years at Buick Motor Division, having been employed as crank repairman at Plant 36. Surviving are: Wife, Betty; 3 sons, Richard A. Cornack Jr. of Flint, Michael J. Cornack of Grand Blanc and Robert L. Way of Fenton; 4 daughters, Mrs. Patricia H. Hiu of Honolulu, Hawaii, Mrs. Judith A. Embry of Billings, Montana, Mrs. Connie A. Smeaton of Flint and Mrs. Barbara A. Melton of Fenton; 2 grandchildren, brother T. William Cornack of Grand Blanc; also, nieces and nephews.
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| Daughter | Susan Seppala+ |
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| Father | Richard Albert Cornack (b. 12 November 1918, d. 19 May 1973) |
| Mother | Esther Warner Hall (b. 22 July 1920, d. 29 January 1972) |
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Honolulu Star-Bulletin; Honolulu, Hawaii; Sunday, September 4, 1966; Page 35 (Newspapers.com)
Hall-Hiu
The engagement of Patricia Catherine Hall to Vernon Hiu was announced Aug. 18 at a tea given at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Lillian Hall, in Seattle, Wash.
Miss Hall was graduated from Queen Anne High School in Seattle and the University of Hawaii where she received a BA degree in psychology.
Her husband, an alumnus of Punahou School, also attended Arizona State University and University of Hawaii. He served in the U.S. Air Force and is currently agency unit manager for Pacific Guardian Life"" Insurance Co. in Honolulu. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hiu of Honolulu.
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Honolulu Star-Bulletin; Honolulu, Hawaii; Sunday, September 4, 1966; Page 35 (Newspapers.com)
Hall-Hiu
The engagement of Patricia Catherine Hall to Vernon Hiu was announced Aug. 18 at a tea given at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Lillian Hall, in Seattle, Wash.
Miss Hall was graduated from Queen Anne High School in Seattle and the University of Hawaii where she received a BA degree in psychology.
Her husband, an alumnus of Punahou School, also attended Arizona State University and University of Hawaii. He served in the U.S. Air Force and is currently agency unit manager for Pacific Guardian Life"" Insurance Co. in Honolulu. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hiu of Honolulu.
Obituary -- The Honolulu Advertiser, Honolulu, Hawaii; Saturday, January 11, 2003; Page 6 (Newspapers.com):
VERN HON MUN HIU, 64. of Honolulu, died Jan. 9, 2003.? ? Born in Honolulu.? ? Owner of Nui Nui Tours and Gold Spike Casino, Las Vegas. Nev.? ? Survived by sons, Francis Scott, Matthew and John; mother, Hana; sisters, Annette Hee and Mariette Lipsky; brothers, Frederick and Roland; eight grandchildren.? ? Service 2 p.m. Tuesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.? ? Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
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Obituary -- Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Honolulu, Hawaii; Sunday, October 24, 2010; Page 33 (Newspapers.com):
Robert Hong Chow Hee
Oct. 10,2010
Robert Hong Chow "Bob" Hee, 79, of Honolulu, a retired state budget analyst, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Mana, Kauai. He is survived by wife Patricia C.; daughters Leila H. Olsen, Roberta Higashino and Donna H. Mendes; brother Patrick; sisters Priscilla and Pauline Tom and Poi Yee Lau; eight grandchildren; and a greatgrandchild. Private services.
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| Father | Richard Albert Cornack (b. 12 November 1918, d. 19 May 1973) |
| Mother | Esther Warner Hall (b. 22 July 1920, d. 29 January 1972) |
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| Daughter | Alison Leigh Cornack+ |
| Son | Christopher Allan Cornack+ |
The Flint Journal, Flint, Michigan; Thursday, 12 DEC 1968; Page 61 (GenealogyBank.com):
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle E. Fosgitt, Midland, announce the betrothal of their daughter, Jane E., to Richard A. Cornack III (sic). He is the son of the Richard A. Cornacks (sic), Dye Road. Miss Fosgitt is a graduate of Hurley Hospital School of Nursing. He attended FJC and Ferris State College and is a member of Beta Sigma Chi fraternity.
NOTE: Richard apparently styled himself "III", but his paternal grandfather was Albert William Cornack.
Obituary:
Rchard Albert Cornack
February 5, 1943 – December 26, 2024
Richard Albert Cornack, known to many as Rick, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, in Westland, Michigan, at the age of 81. Born on February 5, 1943, in Flint, Michigan, to Richard Albert Cornack and Esther Hall Cornack, Rick was a man of sharp wit, intelligence, and a quiet but impactful presence.
Rick was the second oldest of four siblings. His sister Patricia Hall Hue Hee, the eldest, preceded him in death in 2021. He is survived by his younger sisters, Judy Valley and Susan Hoyt. Together, they shared a family bond that, despite life’s distances, created moments of laughter and enduring memories.
Rick’s story with Jane Elaine Fosgitt began in 1967 in Flint, Michigan. Born on August 13, 1946, Jane brought warmth and humor into Rick’s life. The couple married in 1969 and shared more than 55 years of love and partnership. Their marriage was filled with laughter, adventure, and unwavering dedication to one another. Jane fondly remembers Rick as a jokester with a stubborn streak, someone who could make her laugh and keep her on her toes. Together, they embraced life’s quirks, from adventures traveling around the world to simple evenings enjoying ice cream or cheering for the Michigan Wolverines. Their bond, built on humor and resilience, only deepened with time, leaving a legacy of love that will endure.
As a father, Rick raised his two children, Alison Leigh Linford (52) and Christopher Allen Cornack (47), with a steady and practical approach. He valued independence and instilled resilience and resourcefulness in his children. His role as a grandfather brought him immense pride. Rick’s grandchildren—Peyton Cornack (22), Brennan Cornack (19), Josh Linford (15), and Andrew Linford (13)—remember him as a man of few words but endless wit. Whether cheering from the sidelines, sharing ice cream, or simply being present, Rick took immense pride in their accomplishments and the time they spent together. Rick had a deep love for dogs, a bond he shared with his children’s beloved pets, Moose, Chris’s loyal companion, and Winnie, Alison’s affectionate pup, who brought him joy and companionship in his later years.
Rick’s education was a cornerstone of his life. A 1961 graduate of St. Matthew High School in Flint, where he played basketball and football. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Michigan-Flint in 1974 and a master’s degree in the arts from Central Michigan University in 1983. His love for learning, particularly in statistics, became a defining part of his personal and professional identity.
Rick’s career was varied and impactful. In the 1970s, he served as a unit manager overseeing admissions at Mid-Michigan Medical Center. In the 1980s, he owned and operated a travel agency, blending his entrepreneurial spirit with his love for exploration. Later, from 2002 to 2005, he worked as an adjunct professor of statistics at Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina, where teaching became his true passion. Though he dreamed of earning a Ph.D. to become a full-time professor, a disabling stroke in 2005 changed the course of his life.
Before his stroke, Rick was an avid golfer, hiker, and runner who thrived in the outdoors. Afterward, he faced his physical limitations with quiet determination, adapting to new ways of enjoying life. His love for Jeopardy!, ice cream, and Michigan Wolverines games remained constant.
Among his fondest memories was a 1996 backpacking trip through Europe with Jane. Ever the jokester, Rick captured “Where’s Waldo”-style photos of Jane at famous landmarks and orchestrated a scene atop a Swiss Alp where she twirled in a dress, channeling The Sound of Music. These moments reflected his playful and creative spirit.
Rick’s family will carry forward the values he embodied: resilience, humor, and the joy of living in the moment. Jane, his wife and partner for more than half a century, will remember his unwavering strength and sharp wit. His children and grandchildren, who brought him great pride, will forever cherish his love for teasing, his quiet encouragement, and the many memories he created with them.
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