All Obituaries

On March 31st, 2020 John Ritter, age 59, of Fairbanks passed away in Anchorage. He will be missed by all those that knew him.  There will be a full obituary and possible service information to follow at a later date. 

Milton L. McEntire April 3, 1958 – March 31, 2020   Mac, Papa Smurf, Pops, Mountain Man…whatever you may have called him, you loved him. He lived life for the stories it created and had many stories to tell about his adventures in Texas, New Mexico, over the road as a truck driver, Canada, and finally Alaska. Though most of his stories sounded impossible or outrageous, they were true and always entertaining. No one could tell a story like Milton. Milton was born in...

Dan Brotherton, longtime resident of Fairbanks, AK passed away at the age of 65 on March 29,2020 in the comfort of his home. On September 12, 1954, Daniel Alan Brotherton was born in Newberg, OR. He was the second oldest of 6 children. At a young age his family made their way up to Alaska and Alaska was his home. Before living in Fairbanks, Dan had lived in Tok, Skagway, Anchorage and Anchor Point, AK. Dan has owned and operated Artic Drilling since 1989, drilling for residential,...

Gary Lee Bodenstadt passed away suddenly from natural causes on February 10, 2020 at the age of 76. He was born to Jean Cunningham and Charles Bodenstadt, on October 29, 1943 in Grove City PA, and grew up on a farm in Ohio.  He married the “love of his life” Susan Krieger, June 6, 1964, in Randolph, Ohio.  Gary and Susan migrated to Alaska through the compliments of the US Army in 1967.  Gary prided himself in being a specialist at all of his endeavors and was...

Tanner William Maddex, 20, of Fairbanks, passed away on March 28, 2020. Tanned was born on December 7, 1999 at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital to Angela and Tim Maddex. He was the youngest out of six siblings and an uncle to 5 nieces and nephews. He attending ICS/Monroe Catholic High School up until his Junior year and then transferred to Star of the North Secondary School where he graduated on June 29, 2018. At the time of his passing, Tanner was working for Bureau of Veritas Holding...

Edward Paul Stork Jr. was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 3, 1942 to Edward P. Stork Sr. and Hannah Longrie.  Ed was raised by his father and his step-mom, Ann Nemeth Stork in Michigan City, Indiana. Ed was the eldest and had four sisters, June Wozniak, Linda Stork, Valerie Stork-Wentworth, and Lee Stork. Ed met many of his friends from behind the bar as a bartender. This love of making connections at the bar likely stemmed from helping his parents who owned and operated the...

On March 16th, 2020 Cyndie Hendrickson, age 65, of Fairbanks passed away with her loving Husband and loved ones at her side. She was a caring woman and a proud veteran that will be missed by all those that knew her.  There will be a full obituary and possible service information to follow at a later date. 

On March 5th, 2020 Jim White, age 62, of Fairbanks passed away in Seattle with his wife Galena at his side. He was a proud veteran and a good man that will be early missed. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 12-Noon at St. Nicholas Cathedral, 1714 13th Ave. Seattle, WA.His burial services will be held at Birch Hill Cemetery in the Spring. There will be a full obituary to follow at a later date on blanchardfamilyfuneralhome.com.  

Rudy Gavora, father, son, and brother, died suddenly on February 27.  He was a lifelong Alaskan and successful businessman.  He leaves behind a shocked and grieving family, friends and business associates in the Fairbanks area. He was 61.   Rudolf Lee Gavora was born November 19, 1958 in the territory of Alaska.  He was the second son and fourth child of Donna and Paul Gavora.  They had moved their young family up to the territory just a few months before Rudy was...

Jeannette Lorraine Davis passed away on February 21st 2020 at the age of 52 after a long battle with cancer. Jeannette was a 46 year resident of Fairbanks. She graduated from Lathrop High School in 1986. She touched many lives and helped may residents of the Fairbanks community during her 15 year employment with the American Red Cross. She was involved in many local organizations including Greyhound Rescue, Homeward Bound, and the lure coursing community.  She was a talented and...