Obituaries for 2023

[Polly Ticks]

Man, first it was "Fish Heads" and now it's "They're Coming to Take Me Away" ... it's been a rough week for Dr. Demento fans.

[jmyrlefuller]

Man, first it was "Fish Heads" and now it's "They're Coming to Take Me Away" ... it's been a rough week for Dr. Demento fans.

Thankfully, the Good Doctor D is still with us.

And Weird Al, too.

[Gefn]

Man, first it was "Fish Heads" and now it's "They're Coming to Take Me Away" ... it's been a rough week for Dr. Demento fans.

All these songs from when I was a kid….boy do I feel nostalgic

[GtHawk]

Man, first it was "Fish Heads" and now it's "They're Coming to Take Me Away" ... it's been a rough week for Dr. Demento fans.

Wow, I remember sitting in the parking lot after work listening to The Dr. Demento show with about a dozen other employees, fun times.

[mountaineer]

Hall of Fame NFL coach Bud Grant dies at 95
1 hr 28 mins ago

(CNN) -- Longtime Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant died Saturday at 95, the "absolutely heartbroken" team said in a statement.

"We, like all Vikings and NFL fans, are shocked and saddened by this terrible news," the statement said.

Grant coached the Vikings for 18 seasons from 1967 through 1983 and again in 1985. He was the engineer of the Vikings vaunted "Purple People Eaters" defense that won 10 division crowns in 11 seasons starting in 1968.

Grant led the Vikings to four Super Bowls, though his team never won. His 1969 squad has the distinction of winning the final NFL Championship game before the NFL and AFL merged the following season. ... More

[verga]

Wow, I remember sitting in the parking lot after work listening to The Dr. Demento show with about a dozen other employees, fun times.

Way Back in the day, they used to ship the show to stations on Vinyl. Friend of mine's brother was interning and they would occasionally give him "last week's show." We would play the snot out of them, especially at the one guy's house whose mother hated Dr. D. The best times.

[Cyber Liberty]

Way Back in the day, they used to ship the show to stations on Vinyl. Friend of mine's brother was interning and they would occasionally give him "last week's show." We would play the snot out of them, especially at the one guy's house whose mother hated Dr. D. The best times.

American Top 40 was also shipped on vinyl.

[DB]

"Rapper Costa Titch dies at 28 after collapsing onstage during music festival"

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/rapper-costa-titch-dies-28-collapsing-onstage-music-festival

[Ghost Bear]

I have debated whether to post this here, because I don't like sharing personal info online. But...

My wife of 22 years, companion of 33 years (we lived together for 11 years before getting formally married) died last Wednesday, March 8, from complications of metastatic cancer. She had been ill with various symptoms since mid-January, but it wasn't until Feb. 20 when I had to take her to the emergency room for what turned out to be blood clots on both lungs that we found out about the cancer. The blood clots were treated successfully, but the cancer was not treatable. Her decline in the hospital was so rapid that they were not able to discover the original source of the cancer before her death. The biopsy they did on Feb. 28 showed that the cancer was of a "diffuse type" which would not respond well to chemotherapy, and it had spread to too many locations to attempt treatment with radiation. And then she was gone.

I am managing to cope by focusing on the tasks that need to be done. But ultimately, my life will be empty without her.

[sneakypete]

I have debated whether to post this here, because I don't like sharing personal info online. But...

My wife of 22 years, companion of 33 years (we lived together for 11 years before getting formally married) died last Wednesday, March 8, from complications of metastatic cancer. She had been ill with various symptoms since mid-January, but it wasn't until Feb. 20 when I had to take her to the emergency room for what turned out to be blood clots on both lungs that we found out about the cancer. The blood clots were treated successfully, but the cancer was not treatable. Her decline in the hospital was so rapid that they were not able to discover the original source of the cancer before her death. The biopsy they did on Feb. 28 showed that the cancer was of a "diffuse type" which would not respond well to chemotherapy, and it had spread to too many locations to attempt treatment with radiation. And then she was gone.

I am managing to cope by focusing on the tasks that need to be done. But ultimately, my life will be empty without her.

@Ghost Bear

Take  comfort that  many of us will share your grief and hope you  find a way to recover emotionally very quickly. I think I am probably expressing all this wrong,but I hope  you understand the meanings of my basic message.

[DB]

I have debated whether to post this here, because I don't like sharing personal info online. But...

My wife of 22 years, companion of 33 years (we lived together for 11 years before getting formally married) died last Wednesday, March 8, from complications of metastatic cancer. She had been ill with various symptoms since mid-January, but it wasn't until Feb. 20 when I had to take her to the emergency room for what turned out to be blood clots on both lungs that we found out about the cancer. The blood clots were treated successfully, but the cancer was not treatable. Her decline in the hospital was so rapid that they were not able to discover the original source of the cancer before her death. The biopsy they did on Feb. 28 showed that the cancer was of a "diffuse type" which would not respond well to chemotherapy, and it had spread to too many locations to attempt treatment with radiation. And then she was gone.

I am managing to cope by focusing on the tasks that need to be done. But ultimately, my life will be empty without her.

Very sorry to hear that. She lives on in your heart and soul now.

[Texas Yellow Rose]

I have debated whether to post this here, because I don't like sharing personal info online. But...

My wife of 22 years, companion of 33 years (we lived together for 11 years before getting formally married) died last Wednesday, March 8, from complications of metastatic cancer. She had been ill with various symptoms since mid-January, but it wasn't until Feb. 20 when I had to take her to the emergency room for what turned out to be blood clots on both lungs that we found out about the cancer. The blood clots were treated successfully, but the cancer was not treatable. Her decline in the hospital was so rapid that they were not able to discover the original source of the cancer before her death. The biopsy they did on Feb. 28 showed that the cancer was of a "diffuse type" which would not respond well to chemotherapy, and it had spread to too many locations to attempt treatment with radiation. And then she was gone.

I am managing to cope by focusing on the tasks that need to be done. But ultimately, my life will be empty without her.

I am very sorry for your loss.

[Polly Ticks]

I have debated whether to post this here, because I don't like sharing personal info online. But...

My wife of 22 years, companion of 33 years (we lived together for 11 years before getting formally married) died last Wednesday, March 8, from complications of metastatic cancer. She had been ill with various symptoms since mid-January, but it wasn't until Feb. 20 when I had to take her to the emergency room for what turned out to be blood clots on both lungs that we found out about the cancer. The blood clots were treated successfully, but the cancer was not treatable. Her decline in the hospital was so rapid that they were not able to discover the original source of the cancer before her death. The biopsy they did on Feb. 28 showed that the cancer was of a "diffuse type" which would not respond well to chemotherapy, and it had spread to too many locations to attempt treatment with radiation. And then she was gone.

I am managing to cope by focusing on the tasks that need to be done. But ultimately, my life will be empty without her.

Oh, I'm so sorry.  Cancer really, REALLY stinks.
Praying that you and your family will find comfort and peace in your time of grieving.

[mountaineer]

I am sorry to hear of the passing of your precious companion, Ghost Bear. I pray that God will  comfort you and all who love her.

[verga]

I have debated whether to post this here, because I don't like sharing personal info online. But...

My wife of 22 years, companion of 33 years (we lived together for 11 years before getting formally married) died last Wednesday, March 8, from complications of metastatic cancer. She had been ill with various symptoms since mid-January, but it wasn't until Feb. 20 when I had to take her to the emergency room for what turned out to be blood clots on both lungs that we found out about the cancer. The blood clots were treated successfully, but the cancer was not treatable. Her decline in the hospital was so rapid that they were not able to discover the original source of the cancer before her death. The biopsy they did on Feb. 28 showed that the cancer was of a "diffuse type" which would not respond well to chemotherapy, and it had spread to too many locations to attempt treatment with radiation. And then she was gone.

I am managing to cope by focusing on the tasks that need to be done. But ultimately, my life will be empty without her.

Condolences and prairies for you and your family.

[Smokin Joe]

I have debated whether to post this here, because I don't like sharing personal info online. But...

My wife of 22 years, companion of 33 years (we lived together for 11 years before getting formally married) died last Wednesday, March 8, from complications of metastatic cancer. She had been ill with various symptoms since mid-January, but it wasn't until Feb. 20 when I had to take her to the emergency room for what turned out to be blood clots on both lungs that we found out about the cancer. The blood clots were treated successfully, but the cancer was not treatable. Her decline in the hospital was so rapid that they were not able to discover the original source of the cancer before her death. The biopsy they did on Feb. 28 showed that the cancer was of a "diffuse type" which would not respond well to chemotherapy, and it had spread to too many locations to attempt treatment with radiation. And then she was gone.

I am managing to cope by focusing on the tasks that need to be done. But ultimately, my life will be empty without her.

My heart goes out to you, brother. You will fill that emptiness with her memory and in time, the pain will fade and the joy of having known her will remain to fill that void. It isn't the same, but it makes each day more bearable. (Mrs. Joe passed from a heart attack a year ago December).

[Bigun]

Very sorry to read this sad news @Ghost Bear. Praying for peace and comfort for all who knew and loved her.

[Lando Lincoln]

@Ghost Bear

So sorry to learn of this. Sending prayers and sincere condolences.

[DCPatriot]

I have debated whether to post this here, because I don't like sharing personal info online. But...

My wife of 22 years, companion of 33 years (we lived together for 11 years before getting formally married) died last Wednesday, March 8, from complications of metastatic cancer. She had been ill with various symptoms since mid-January, but it wasn't until Feb. 20 when I had to take her to the emergency room for what turned out to be blood clots on both lungs that we found out about the cancer. The blood clots were treated successfully, but the cancer was not treatable. Her decline in the hospital was so rapid that they were not able to discover the original source of the cancer before her death. The biopsy they did on Feb. 28 showed that the cancer was of a "diffuse type" which would not respond well to chemotherapy, and it had spread to too many locations to attempt treatment with radiation. And then she was gone.

I am managing to cope by focusing on the tasks that need to be done. But ultimately, my life will be empty without her.

@Ghost Bear

May God give you the strength to see you through this difficult time. 

[catfish1957]

Condolences @Ghost Bear

May time lessen the pain, and honor her memory.

[deb]

I have debated whether to post this here, because I don't like sharing personal info online. But...

My wife of 22 years, companion of 33 years (we lived together for 11 years before getting formally married) died last Wednesday, March 8, from complications of metastatic cancer. She had been ill with various symptoms since mid-January, but it wasn't until Feb. 20 when I had to take her to the emergency room for what turned out to be blood clots on both lungs that we found out about the cancer. The blood clots were treated successfully, but the cancer was not treatable. Her decline in the hospital was so rapid that they were not able to discover the original source of the cancer before her death. The biopsy they did on Feb. 28 showed that the cancer was of a "diffuse type" which would not respond well to chemotherapy, and it had spread to too many locations to attempt treatment with radiation. And then she was gone.

I am managing to cope by focusing on the tasks that need to be done. But ultimately, my life will be empty without her.

Please accept my sincerest condolences.

[Cyber Liberty]

   @Ghost Bear

[Millee]

I have debated whether to post this here, because I don't like sharing personal info online. But...

My wife of 22 years, companion of 33 years (we lived together for 11 years before getting formally married) died last Wednesday, March 8, from complications of metastatic cancer. She had been ill with various symptoms since mid-January, but it wasn't until Feb. 20 when I had to take her to the emergency room for what turned out to be blood clots on both lungs that we found out about the cancer. The blood clots were treated successfully, but the cancer was not treatable. Her decline in the hospital was so rapid that they were not able to discover the original source of the cancer before her death. The biopsy they did on Feb. 28 showed that the cancer was of a "diffuse type" which would not respond well to chemotherapy, and it had spread to too many locations to attempt treatment with radiation. And then she was gone.

I am managing to cope by focusing on the tasks that need to be done. But ultimately, my life will be empty without her.

@Ghost Bear

My deepest condolences for your loss.

[GrouchoTex]

I am so sorry, @Ghost Bear.
May God comfort you.

[Ghost Bear]

Thanks to everyone for their condolences.