Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Dorothy Louise Kwiatkowski

Dorothy Louise Kwiatkowski

Sep 13, 2017

Dorothy Louise Kwiatkowski 89, of Massapequa Park, N.Y. passed away on September 13, 2017 after a chronic illness.  Dorothy recently relocated to Cornelius, NC.  She became a resident at the Serenity House in Mooresville, NC through the Carolina Comfort Care Coalition. 

Dorothy was born in Depford, England on Aril 5,1928 to the late Albert Henry Russell and Doris Allert Russell. ...

Alan   Stewart

Alan Stewart

Sep 11, 2017

Alan Curtis Stewart (Curt), 63, of Charlotte, NC died suddenly on September 11, 2017 from leukemia. College football gave him a great send off with wins from NC State, Georgia, and Clemson.

Curt was born on September 29, 1953 in Greensboro, NC to the late Al and RueNell Stewart. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Debbie; his...

Lois Jane Puckett

Lois Jane Puckett

Sep 10, 2017

Lois Jane Puckett, died on September 10, 2017, at Novant Health in Huntersville N.C.  Arrangements are pending at the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville . 

Alanna Darlene Petronis Kowalski

Alanna Darlene Petronis Kowalski

Sep 9, 2017

Saturday September 9th 2017 Alanna Darlene Kowalski, age 39 passed on into eternal life due to a tragic accident at her home in Huntersville N.C. Alanna’s spirit lives on through those she awaits in heaven; Husband Todd, Son AJ, Daughter Sienna, Parents John and Linda Petronis, Sister Aliesha Hunter, Brother Jason Petronis and their families, as well as her extended...

Margaret Thorpe Harmon

Margaret Thorpe Harmon

Sep 8, 2017

  Margaret Thorpe Harmon of Cornelius, NC, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Huntersville. She had recently celebrated her 100th birthday. 

Margaret was born in Tampa, Fl. on June 29, 1917. She was married to Tom Harmon from 1941 until his death in 1988.   At the age of 88, she married Ralph Williams, who...

James Dewitt Deason

James Dewitt Deason

Sep 4, 2017

James Dewitt Deason, 69, of Huntersville, NC passed on September 4, 2017 at Harris Hospice Center at Novant Health in Charlotte, NC.

A native to Mecklenburg County he was born on December 6, 1947 to the late Harvey Dewitt Deason and Mary Alma Funderburk.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Linda Smith and...

Emil   Langowski

Emil Langowski

Sep 1, 2017

Emil Langowski, age 90, of Cornelius, NC passed away on September 1, 2017.Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

Peter John Burkhardt

Peter John Burkhardt

Sep 1, 2017

Peter John Burkhardt, 83, of Cornelius, NC died on September 1, 2017 at home.

Peter was born in Augst, Switzerland.  He was raised on a farm, where he worked every day after school.  After high school, he completed a 4-year degree in the Electrical field.  In 1957, he married his girlfriend and long-time neighbor, Helen Schneebeli.

In October 1959, Peter...

Evelyn Joy Montefusco

Evelyn Joy Montefusco

Aug 31, 2017

Evelyn Joy Montefusco, infant daughter of Michael and Melissa Charney Montefusco, passed away on August 31, 2017, at CMC University Hospital in Charlotte N.C.  Along with her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Thomas and Denise Charney, MaryJo and Ed Zack, Nicholas and Angela Montefusco, uncle, Thomas Charney, Jr. and aunt and uncle, Nicole and Ophir Lupu.Funeral services will...

William Leonard Parker

William Leonard Parker

Aug 31, 2017

William Leonard Parker, 61, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 31, 2017.

He was born on October 5, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY to George H. and Phyllis Parker.

He is preceded in death by his mother and sister, Wendy Parker.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Parker; son, William Leonard Parker, Jr. (Youngran) ; granddaughter,  Hannah; step-daughters,...

Jeanette   Palmer

Jeanette Palmer

Aug 24, 2017

Jeanette Watson Kirkpatrick Palmer was born in Taylorsville North Carolina on May 12, 1940 to the late Frank Watson and Mildred Starnes Watson.  She died August 24, 2017.  She was proceeded in death by her first husband, Paul Kirkpatrick, her sister Evelyn Watson Hines and her brother Frank Watson, Jr.

She is survived by her husband Dennis Palmer, her 3...

Juanita   Bentley

Juanita Bentley

Aug 21, 2017

Juanita Kiser Bentley, 75, of Huntersville, NC passed away on August 21, 2017. Ms. Bentley was born in Charlotte, NC on September 30, 1941 to the late E. L. Kiser and Mable Spake Kiser.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her VSF Larry Clifton Teague and Ms. Cleo.

She is survived by her daughter, Donna J....

Thomas Quinn Korn

Thomas Quinn Korn

Aug 21, 2017

Mr. Thomas Quinn Korn, 92, of Denver, NC died on August 21, 2017 at home.

He was born November 1, 1924 in Peoria, IL to the late John and Mollie Quinn Korn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, and a sister.

Mr. Korn served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943-1946, including 15...

Virginia W. Garrett

Virginia W. Garrett

Aug 21, 2017

Virginia Anna Wild Garrett – 94 – Stanley, NC - passed away on August 21, 2017

Virginia was born in Darien, NY on November 8, 1922 to the late Charles and Grace (Welker) Wild.

Along with her parents Virginia is preceded in death by her husband, James Garrett ; two sisters, Dorothy Sierk and Onolee Brown.

She is survived by...

Larry W. Garmon

Larry W. Garmon

Aug 20, 2017

Larry Wayne Garmon, age 65 of Cornelius, NC passed away on August 20, 2017.

He was born on August 8, 1952 in Mt. Pleasant, NC to the late Clarence and Marie Garmon.

He was a graduate of Mooresville Senior High. He worked for Duke Energy for 43 years. He was recently retired.

Along with his parents he is preceded in...

Cheryl Ann Wright

Cheryl Ann Wright

Aug 19, 2017

  Cheryl Ann Dunlap Wright, Sherry, 68 of Charlotte passed into God’s loving hands on August 19, 2017. Cheryl was born in Chicago on February 11, 1949 to the late William J and Ruth Dunlap. She was a graduate of North Mecklenburg High class of ’67 and a graduate of Alverson Draughon Business College

She was a loving wife, mother,...

Roseanne   Powers

Roseanne Powers

Aug 14, 2017

Roseanne Powers, 88 of Concord, NC passed away on August 14, 2017. The services will be held privately by the family. 

Mary M. Smith

Mary M. Smith

Aug 14, 2017

Mary McKee Smith, 97, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 14, 2017. Mary was born in Huntersville, NC on March 5, 1920, one of 14 children, to the late John Allen McKee & Mary Hartman McKee. Along with her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her loving husband Cephus M. “Pete” Smith & 11 siblings. She is also...

Anthony   Tapia

Anthony Tapia

Aug 12, 2017

Anthony Tapia, Jr., 84, of Mooresville, NC passed away on August 12, 2017.

Anthony Tapia, Jr. was born in PA on October 23, 1932 to the late Anthony Tapia and Helen Krawvic.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Marie Tapia and his granddaughter, Jill VanRensalier.

He is survived by his children, Jim, Linda...

John   Krzynski

John Krzynski

Aug 10, 2017

John (Jack) Leo Krzynski died on August 10, 2017, after a brief illness.  He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on January 9, 1928, to Leo and Marie (Stankiewicz) Krzynski.  The family moved to Chenequa, Wisconsin, where John spent his youth.  After graduating from high school early, he enlisted in the US Army and was stationed in Korea for two years. ...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Dorothy Louise Kwiatkowski

Dorothy Louise Kwiatkowski

Sep 13, 2017

Dorothy Louise Kwiatkowski 89, of Massapequa Park, N.Y. passed away on September 13, 2017 after a chronic illness.  Dorothy recently relocated to Cornelius, NC.  She became a resident at the Serenity House in Mooresville, NC through the Carolina Comfort Care Coalition. 

Dorothy was born in Depford, England on Aril 5,1928 to the late Albert Henry Russell and Doris Allert Russell. ...

Alan   Stewart

Alan Stewart

Sep 11, 2017

Alan Curtis Stewart (Curt), 63, of Charlotte, NC died suddenly on September 11, 2017 from leukemia. College football gave him a great send off with wins from NC State, Georgia, and Clemson.

Curt was born on September 29, 1953 in Greensboro, NC to the late Al and RueNell Stewart. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Debbie; his...

Lois Jane Puckett

Lois Jane Puckett

Sep 10, 2017

Lois Jane Puckett, died on September 10, 2017, at Novant Health in Huntersville N.C.  Arrangements are pending at the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville . 

Alanna Darlene Petronis Kowalski

Alanna Darlene Petronis Kowalski

Sep 9, 2017

Saturday September 9th 2017 Alanna Darlene Kowalski, age 39 passed on into eternal life due to a tragic accident at her home in Huntersville N.C. Alanna’s spirit lives on through those she awaits in heaven; Husband Todd, Son AJ, Daughter Sienna, Parents John and Linda Petronis, Sister Aliesha Hunter, Brother Jason Petronis and their families, as well as her extended...

Margaret Thorpe Harmon

Margaret Thorpe Harmon

Sep 8, 2017

  Margaret Thorpe Harmon of Cornelius, NC, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Huntersville. She had recently celebrated her 100th birthday. 

Margaret was born in Tampa, Fl. on June 29, 1917. She was married to Tom Harmon from 1941 until his death in 1988.   At the age of 88, she married Ralph Williams, who...

James Dewitt Deason

James Dewitt Deason

Sep 4, 2017

James Dewitt Deason, 69, of Huntersville, NC passed on September 4, 2017 at Harris Hospice Center at Novant Health in Charlotte, NC.

A native to Mecklenburg County he was born on December 6, 1947 to the late Harvey Dewitt Deason and Mary Alma Funderburk.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Linda Smith and...

Emil   Langowski

Emil Langowski

Sep 1, 2017

Emil Langowski, age 90, of Cornelius, NC passed away on September 1, 2017.Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

Peter John Burkhardt

Peter John Burkhardt

Sep 1, 2017

Peter John Burkhardt, 83, of Cornelius, NC died on September 1, 2017 at home.

Peter was born in Augst, Switzerland.  He was raised on a farm, where he worked every day after school.  After high school, he completed a 4-year degree in the Electrical field.  In 1957, he married his girlfriend and long-time neighbor, Helen Schneebeli.

In October 1959, Peter...

Evelyn Joy Montefusco

Evelyn Joy Montefusco

Aug 31, 2017

Evelyn Joy Montefusco, infant daughter of Michael and Melissa Charney Montefusco, passed away on August 31, 2017, at CMC University Hospital in Charlotte N.C.  Along with her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Thomas and Denise Charney, MaryJo and Ed Zack, Nicholas and Angela Montefusco, uncle, Thomas Charney, Jr. and aunt and uncle, Nicole and Ophir Lupu.Funeral services will...

William Leonard Parker

William Leonard Parker

Aug 31, 2017

William Leonard Parker, 61, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 31, 2017.

He was born on October 5, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY to George H. and Phyllis Parker.

He is preceded in death by his mother and sister, Wendy Parker.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Parker; son, William Leonard Parker, Jr. (Youngran) ; granddaughter,  Hannah; step-daughters,...

Jeanette   Palmer

Jeanette Palmer

Aug 24, 2017

Jeanette Watson Kirkpatrick Palmer was born in Taylorsville North Carolina on May 12, 1940 to the late Frank Watson and Mildred Starnes Watson.  She died August 24, 2017.  She was proceeded in death by her first husband, Paul Kirkpatrick, her sister Evelyn Watson Hines and her brother Frank Watson, Jr.

She is survived by her husband Dennis Palmer, her 3...

Juanita   Bentley

Juanita Bentley

Aug 21, 2017

Juanita Kiser Bentley, 75, of Huntersville, NC passed away on August 21, 2017. Ms. Bentley was born in Charlotte, NC on September 30, 1941 to the late E. L. Kiser and Mable Spake Kiser.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her VSF Larry Clifton Teague and Ms. Cleo.

She is survived by her daughter, Donna J....

Thomas Quinn Korn

Thomas Quinn Korn

Aug 21, 2017

Mr. Thomas Quinn Korn, 92, of Denver, NC died on August 21, 2017 at home.

He was born November 1, 1924 in Peoria, IL to the late John and Mollie Quinn Korn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, and a sister.

Mr. Korn served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943-1946, including 15...

Virginia W. Garrett

Virginia W. Garrett

Aug 21, 2017

Virginia Anna Wild Garrett – 94 – Stanley, NC - passed away on August 21, 2017

Virginia was born in Darien, NY on November 8, 1922 to the late Charles and Grace (Welker) Wild.

Along with her parents Virginia is preceded in death by her husband, James Garrett ; two sisters, Dorothy Sierk and Onolee Brown.

She is survived by...

Larry W. Garmon

Larry W. Garmon

Aug 20, 2017

Larry Wayne Garmon, age 65 of Cornelius, NC passed away on August 20, 2017.

He was born on August 8, 1952 in Mt. Pleasant, NC to the late Clarence and Marie Garmon.

He was a graduate of Mooresville Senior High. He worked for Duke Energy for 43 years. He was recently retired.

Along with his parents he is preceded in...

Cheryl Ann Wright

Cheryl Ann Wright

Aug 19, 2017

  Cheryl Ann Dunlap Wright, Sherry, 68 of Charlotte passed into God’s loving hands on August 19, 2017. Cheryl was born in Chicago on February 11, 1949 to the late William J and Ruth Dunlap. She was a graduate of North Mecklenburg High class of ’67 and a graduate of Alverson Draughon Business College

She was a loving wife, mother,...

Roseanne   Powers

Roseanne Powers

Aug 14, 2017

Roseanne Powers, 88 of Concord, NC passed away on August 14, 2017. The services will be held privately by the family. 

Mary M. Smith

Mary M. Smith

Aug 14, 2017

Mary McKee Smith, 97, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 14, 2017. Mary was born in Huntersville, NC on March 5, 1920, one of 14 children, to the late John Allen McKee & Mary Hartman McKee. Along with her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her loving husband Cephus M. “Pete” Smith & 11 siblings. She is also...

Anthony   Tapia

Anthony Tapia

Aug 12, 2017

Anthony Tapia, Jr., 84, of Mooresville, NC passed away on August 12, 2017.

Anthony Tapia, Jr. was born in PA on October 23, 1932 to the late Anthony Tapia and Helen Krawvic.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Marie Tapia and his granddaughter, Jill VanRensalier.

He is survived by his children, Jim, Linda...

John   Krzynski

John Krzynski

Aug 10, 2017

John (Jack) Leo Krzynski died on August 10, 2017, after a brief illness.  He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on January 9, 1928, to Leo and Marie (Stankiewicz) Krzynski.  The family moved to Chenequa, Wisconsin, where John spent his youth.  After graduating from high school early, he enlisted in the US Army and was stationed in Korea for two years. ...