Condolences to the family of Kevin Paul Duke who died on July 24. He was the husband of Linda Duke; son-in-law of Jon and Elaine Levine; brother-in-law of Julie Levine, and Josh Levine (Ilana); uncle of Jonah, Morgan and Bella "Finn" Crowe, and Mia, Lucia and Julian Levine.
Tributes in Kevin's memory may be made to the ALS Foundation, the Predators Foundation or Congregation Micah.
Condolences to the family of John H. Jivens who died on September 3. His son, John Jivens (Sheri Rosenberg) survives him.
Condolences to the family of Cindy Katzman, who died on August 22. Cindy is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Terry Katzman Rosenblum and Bernie Rosenblum; brother, Brooks Herschel Katzman; nieces, Jodie Rosenblum (Dylan Glynn), Laura Katzman and Sarah Katzman; great niece, Louisa Elke Glynn; and many cousins.
Condolences to the family of Bette Doris Siegel who died on September 4. She was born on September 11, 1948. She was the heart of her family — a devoted mother, a proud grandmother, a caring sister, and a loyal friend.
She bravely survived multiple battles with cancer, heart disease, and mental health challenges, yet her spirit remained vibrant and full of life.
Bette’s life was filled with music, laughter, and the simple joys of fishing and antique hunting. Her courage, love and warmth will forever live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
She gave more than 30 years of service to the state of Tennessee, where she was admired for her friendly personality and dedication. But her proudest role was always “Mom” and “Grandma.”
Bette is survived by her daughters, Jennifer (Andy) Kravetz and their children, Noah and Rebecca, and Stephanie (Kenneil) Scott and their daughter, Sasha. She also leaves behind her sisters, Sandra Edwards and Suzanne Sears, who loved her deeply. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Esta Loventhal.
Condolences to the family of Owen Michael Taylor, who died on September 7. He was the son of Karen Green (Bryan) and Jason Taylor (Tracey); brother of Jayden Taylor, Cylas Staudenmeier and Dalilah Green.
Tributes in Owen's memory may be made to Tennessee Donor Services or Congregation Micah.
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