Alan Churchill Jones passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, at 2:10 p.m., while in hospice care. He lived a life defined by resilience, scientific dedication, deep love, and quiet generosity.
Alan grew up in Berkeley, California, where he met his childhood neighbor and lifelong love, Olga. Both red-haired and spirited, they became sweethearts early on and remained devoted to one anoth...
MADISON - Demetrios P. Kanellakos died comfortably at age 93 on the morning of June 12, 2026, in Madison, Wis. Demetri was born to Panagiotis and Calliope as their fourth child of five in the town of Tripoli in the county of Arcadia, Peloponnesus, Greece on October 26, 1932. As a teenager, Demetri immigrated to the U.S. from Greece on a student visa and in one year, he completed his last two years...
July 25, 1923 - March 3, 2026
Floyd Sylvan Kessler was born on July 25, 1923 in McKeeesport, Pennsylvania and passed away on March 3, 2026 in Los Altos, California. He was 102.
He attended George Washington University in Washington, DC taking courses in the Department of Engineering.
Floyd married Barbara Goodman on December 28, 1952 in Washington, DC They moved to California and eventual...
Edie (Jacobson) Dorosin Kirkwood passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, surrounded by her family’s love. Edie had an active and wonderful life, filled with family, time in nature, an impactful career and community engagement. Her spirit, strength and sparkle will be missed.
Edie was born in Jersey City, New Jersey to Clara (Reidler) and Saul Jacobson. When Edie was six, her family moved...
Carol Engle Kornfeld
Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 15, 2026, in Cupertino, CA. Formerly of Tenafly, NJ, she was predeceased by her adoring husband of 55 years, Peter Kornfeld, MD (Vienna, Austria), and sister, Judith Engle Siegel (South Orange, NJ). She is survived by her children, Robert Kornfeld (Maureen Pace), and Jane Kornfeld Bessin, and grandchildren, Julie Bes...
Joan Fletcher Lane died peacefully early Thursday February 19, 2026 at Stanford Hospital. She was ninety-seven years old. Even in her final years Joan was funny, kind and unendingly interested in other people. There was rarely a day she did not delight in her family, friends and adored caregivers.
Born in San Francisco, Joan attended Berkeley elementary schools and spent her summers swimming...
With deep love, we announce that Don Langrock, 93, passed away peacefully at his home in Woodside on June 11, 2026, surrounded by his wife Sherry, his daughters Leslie and Sheila, his son-in-law Ron, and his grandsons Collin, Sean and Trent.
Don served as a pilot in Vietnam, flying A-4 aircraft, and later flew for American Airlines. He was a passionate traveler, devoted flyfisherman, and avid...
Robert Leon
Aug. 15, 1928 - April 8, 2026
Palo Alto, California
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teacher/educator, business
Robert Leon passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 8, 2026. He was 97.
“Mr. Leon,” as he became known to so many, was born August 15, 1928, in Rye, New York. He met his future wife, Isabelle, when they were teenagers working at a summer camp in the Pocono Mountains. They were married for 74 years.
After Robert graduated from NYU, they moved to California where he...
Lawrence “Laurie” Liston passed away peacefully at the age of 90, two years after he was diagnosed with leukemia. Laurie was born in Palo Alto to Dr. Edward Liston, an English immigrant and early family practitioner at the Palo Alto Medical Clinic, and Anita von Husen Liston, a third generation Californian of German and Russian heritage. Laurie was the fourth of five children who grew up on Ha...
Dorothy “Dot” Margaret Mary Lloyd
September 6, 1935 – May 11, 2026
Dot Lloyd, a trailblazing entrepreneur, devoted mother, and lifelong adventurer, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at the age of 90. Dot lived a life defined by a fierce competitive spirit, unwavering generosity, and a refusal to sacrifice her independence. Dot lived a life defined by curiosity and a refusal to slow d...
David Luenberger, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, May 19, 2026, at his home at Stanford. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, professor, and friend.
David was born in Los Angeles on September 16, 1937, to Fred and Marion Luenberger. He grew up alongside his two younger sisters, Joanne and Linda.
After graduating from Dorsey High School in Los Angeles...
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Mary Helen Luna, on February 27, 2026, at age 67 after a prolonged illness.
She resided in Mountain View, California her entire life. She was a graduate of Mountain View High School and worked at Bank of America and Shoreline Amphitheater beginning with its opening in 1986.
She is survived by her partner, Dean Potts...
Martha Prindle McLaughlin, 89, of Palo Alto, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers.
She was born in Hillsborough, California, where she attended local schools and graduated from UCSF with a degree in Nursing. She worked as a nurse in San Francisco, San Jose and Stanford, but Martha dedicated her life primarily to her cherished role as a daug...
Obituary for Oden James McMillan
Oden James McMillan (OJ) was born on March 8, 1944, in Trenton, New Jersey. He passed away on January 20, 2026, in Sacramento, California, surrounded by family.
OJ grew up in New Jersey and Maryland, and was a gifted student. He studied mechanical engineering at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia, and near the end of his time there, met and fell in love wi...
Robert P. McMillen
July 29, 1947 - Feb. 11, 2026
Palo Alto, California
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veteran, business
Robert “Bobby” McMillen, a loyal son and devoted friend, passed away at the age of 78 on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Born and raised in Palo Alto, California, Robert grew up in this community that remained central to his life until his death. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, father and brother.
Robert proudly served his country during the Vietnam era from 1968 to 1971 and...
Bonnie Stewart Mikkelsen (Mickelson), beloved mother, partner, and community spirit, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, at the home of her son in Petoskey, Michigan, surrounded by several of her many children. She was 93.
Born Blanche Carnehan Stewart on August 21, 1932, in Akron, Ohio, to H. Bartlett Stewart Jr. and Catherine Seiberling Stewart of Hartville, Ohio. Bonnie grew up st...
Jean C. Mills
Dec. 1, 1925 - April 27, 2026
Palo Alto, California
Jean C. Mills passed away peacefully on April 27 at the age of 100. She was deeply loved by her family and will be greatly missed. Lady Jean will be remembered for her wonderful smile, love of music, passion for cooking, and kind heart. Private family arrangements are being held. Photo courtesy of her son, John Kehres....
Carolyn Graves Mitchell, “Lynn,” died peacefully at her home in Palo Alto while being cared for by her two daughters. She was 88 years old. Lynn Mitchell is renowned for her considerate contributions to her family, friends, and community, made through her love, generosity, and wit. One need not have known her intimately to perceive her joyous, open-hearted spirit. She cherished her family dear...