Michael Terrence Ivers, 69, of Hilo died Oct. 24 at home. Born in Chicago, he was retired president of Yuma Community Food Bank in Arizona, former priest and pastor of St. Agatha Catholic Church in Chicago, former Chicago Housing Authority
Michael Terrence Ivers, 69, of Hilo died Oct. 24 at home. Born in Chicago, he was retired president of Yuma Community Food Bank in Arizona, former priest and pastor of St. Agatha Catholic Church in Chicago, former Chicago Housing Authority commissioner, former advisory board chairman of Fantus Health Center in Chicago, former board member of Chicago Communities in Schools, and 2009 Court Appointed Special Advocates of Cook County Spirit Award recipient. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by wife, Dr. Greta Ivers of Hilo; sons, Maurice France of Oahu and David Hayes of Chicago; brothers, Paul Ivers and James Ivers of Chicago; sisters, Mary Palmisano, Anne Palmisano and Ruth Parrott of Chicago; Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
William “Hanson” Medeiros, 68, of Honolulu died Oct. 18 at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, he was a welder for Hilo Sheet Metal, disabled U.S. Army Vietnam War Veteran who earned the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, Hilo High School and Hawaii Community College alumnus, boater and fisherman. Memorial gathering at a later date; donations to U.S. Vets. Survived by brother, Michael (Hankie) Medeiros of Kawaihae; sisters, Ramona (Bill) Ferreira of Kuna, Idaho, Gayle (Victor) Fergerstrom and Penny (Bert) Miranda of Waimea; nieces and nephews.
Donald Gilbert Nitsche, 86, of Ocean View died Oct. 28 at home. Born in Seattle, he was a U.S. Navy Seabees Korean War veteran and helped the Ocean View community obtain a water well. Military honors noon Wednesday (Nov. 9) at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery in Kailua-Kona. Memorial services 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Kahili Boulevard in Ocean View. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by wife, Martha; son Karl (Anafel) Nitsche of Napili, Maui; daughte,r Jahna Brown of Ocean View; sister Lynn Layton of Seattle; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Jerry Linneus Stang, 66, of Kailua-Kona died Oct. 30 in Kealakekua, Born in Hastings, Neb., he was CEO of an electronics company. Memorial reception held. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by wife, Radine Coopersmith; son, Martin Stang of Omaha, Neb.; stepdaughter Shanah Schaffer of Denver; brothers, Dan Stang of Omaha and Jeff Stang of San Antonio; sisters, Julie Klawitter of Chicago, Joan Lineberry of Montana and JoLynne Henning of Cleveland; and three grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
The late Walter Basque Sr. was survived by, among others, daughter Yvette (Ernest) Kihe of Killeen, Texas, and sister Lorraine Von of Honolulu. Incorrect information was submitted for an obituary published Wednesday.
The late Romel Pagaduan Garlitos was survived by, among others, son Llambier Garlitos of Keaau. Incorrect information was submitted for an obituary published Wednesday.
