Paul Theodore Dunn Jr., age 94, of Knoxville, passed away on Dec. 19. Mr. Dunn was born in Providence, R.I., on Feb. 19, 1929, and grew up during the Great Depression. Upon graduation from Westerly High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served his country from 1946-48. …
Alfred N. Jacobson
Alfred Nicholas Jacobson, age 97, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Dec. 26. Mr. Jacobson, who was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Dec. 17, 1926, to Thomas and Sarah Jacobson, was a loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He worked as an insurance underwriter for more …
Nancy Boettner
Nancy Boettner, 82, our beloved wife, mom, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, died on Dec. 12. Mrs. Boettner was the eldest child of Phyllis and Peter Gostomski and enjoyed a typical Yankee childhood in LaSalle, Ill. She was an excellent student and a lifelong learner, which earned her multiple …
Jonathan J. O’Rourke
On Nov. 13, Jonathan James O’Rourke, known as Johnny to his friends and family, passed away at the age of 50. Mr. O’Rourke joins his wife, Patricia, who passed away in 2020. He is survived by his parents, Lawrence and Nancy O’Rourke; his sister, Amy O’Rourke; his nieces Emily and …
C. Dorman Blaine
C. Dorman Blaine of Knoxville, age 84, died on Dec. 13. Mr. Blaine, affectionately known by many friends and family as “D-Man,” showed great courage and strength as he faced his recent illness. There is much delight that he has been reunited with his wife, Katherine Ann (Kathie) Gunter Blaine, …
Catholic bioethics, health-care information available on DOK site
In partnership with the National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC), the Diocese of Knoxville has added a “Catholic Bioethics—Health Care Information” page to its website with key information and guides. Parishioners should be directed to this site, not only for information and guides for making medical decisions, but also for important …
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Catholic Charities announces first adoption
Catholic Charities of East Tennessee has reported the sacred honor of placing a newborn baby boy with a family who began their adoption journey more than three years ago. According to Catholic Charities, this particular placement was a closed adoption based on the birth mother’s wishes, so many details can’t …
Marcus Keyes
Marcus Keyes, age 84, died peacefully on Nov. 28 with his wife, Glenda, by his side. Mr. Keyes was born on Feb. 25, 1939, in Bantry Bay, Ireland. He was the fourth of five children born to Raphael P. Keyes and Brigid (O’Sullivan) Keyes. Mr. Keyes is survived by his …
Mary Lou Thivierge
A funeral Mass for Mary Lou Thivierge was celebrated at St. Augustine Church in Signal Mountain on June 30. Father John Dowling, pastor of St. Augustine, served as the celebrant for the Mass, which was attended by the Thivierge family. Mrs. Thivierge was born in Gladstone, Mich., and spent her …
The General Calendar is a living document
The calendar includes the celebration of saints’ solemnities, feasts, and memorials By Father Randy Stice Last month, I introduced the liturgical year and discussed what is known as the Proper of Time (the temporal cycle) that begins in late November/early December with Advent and comprises the seasons (Advent, Christmas, Lent, …
Carol Marie Perkins
Carol Marie Perkins died on Sept. 6 at the age of 83. She was born on Feb. 19, 1940, to the Rev. Earl Gustafson and Ruth Elaine (Laurence) Gustafson. Mrs. Perkins’ parents preceded her in death in 1965 and 2002. Also preceding her in death was her only sibling, Shirley …
Anthony Lee Inklebarger
Anthony Lee Inklebarger passed away Oct. 13 in Charlotte, N.C., at the age of 29. Mr. Inklebarger was born Dec. 1, 1993, in Seattle, and was the son of Doyle Randall Inklebarger and Gina Arico Inklebarger, younger brother to Christopher, and husband to Lauren Kukla. Following graduation from Knoxville Catholic …