Ginnie passed away peacefully at her home in Spokane, WA on August 28, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born in Chicago, IL to Idzi and Lydia Kochanski.

After graduating from Jones Commercial High School, she and a few of her girlfriends found jobs working for the Mars Candy Factory in downtown Chicago—a job she always remembered fondly for its sweet smells and chocolaty perks. A few years later, in July of 1943, she met the love of her life—Ted—on a blind date, set up by her future sister-in-law, Irene. Ginnie loved telling the story of their first date—how her heart leapt when she first laid eyes on Ted in his military uniform. It was love at first sight. They faithfully wrote letters to one another while Ted was away, serving in the Air Force as a B17 pilot during WWII. Ginnie and Ted were married the following year on December 16, 1944 in Tampa, FL. Together, they raised three children—Mike, Dave and Sue—and after living in a multitude of places, they returned to their favorite town of Spokane, WA where they owned and operated Stewart’s True Value Hardware store until they both retired.

Ginnie adored her family, as was evidenced by the plethora of family photos that decorated her home. She is survived by her son, Michael Czechowski, daughter Susan and husband John Cross of Spokane, WA, and daughter-in-law, Celia of Glendora, CA—along with her grandchildren: Dr. Angela (Cross) Lehman and husband Rob, Jason Cross, Dr. Anna (Czechowski) O’Keefe and husband Brendan, and Kate Czechowski—and her two great grandchildren: Clara and Natalie O’Keefe. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Gloria Dayer, son David Czechowski, daughter-in-law Daun Czechowski, and her beloved husband Ted.

Some will remember Ginnie as a prolific photographer, snapping pictures with an old Nikon camera at every opportunity. Others may remember her as an animated storyteller, or as an avid gardener and former member of the Inland Empire Bonsai Society. All who knew Ginnie will remember her warmth, charm, endless generosity, and unabashedly jovial nature.

Ginnie missed Ted, and talked to his picture every day for nearly ten years after he passed. Now they will be side by side at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery.

Ginnie was a longtime supporter of Meals on Wheels, where she and Ted had delivered meals together. Donations can be made in her memory at www.mowspokane.org/donate-now/

Thomas Ahern, 68, loving father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away on May 23, 2020 from heart failure at Mercy Hospital of Sacramento. His soul peacefully passed surrounded by his daughters and brother listening to “Blackbird” by The Beatles.

Tom was born in Denver, Colorado to William and Joan Ahern November 22, 1951. He moved to Sacramento from Los Angeles as a child and spent the majority of his life as a Sacramentan.

He is survived by his two daughters, April Ahern Pierucci [Joseph] and Jessica, and his former wife and mother of his children, Victoria Fischer Ahern. Tom recently became the proud grandfather to April and Joe’s son, Henry. He is additionally survived by his siblings Bill, Cindy, Cathy, Carol, Patrick and Jeanne. Tom also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

He graduated from Rio Americano High of Sacramento. Tom received his B.A. in Political Science from The University of San Francisco. He spent his career in residential and commercial real estate and security investments.

Tom was a dedicated and loving father who tirelessly cared for his disabled daughter, Jessica. He would playfully refer to himself as “a thorn between two roses” in regard to himself and his two daughters. Tom was known for his joyous, contagious laugh and his wonderful sense of humor.

He was a thinker, a lifelong learner and a lover of books and works of non-fiction. His interests Included politics, history and philosophy. Tom was a devout catholic and a longtime member of Saint Ignatius Loyola Parish of Sacramento.

He adored the outdoors and sports. Tom was an avid tennis player at Rio Del Oro Racquet Club for many years. He played in the USTA and SATA leagues and casually with friends as well.

A private ceremony and mass will be held at Calvary Cemetery & Funeral Center where he will be interned.Tom’s Life Celebration will be held at a future date.

Memorial donations in Tom’s name may be made to Saint Ignatius Loyola Parish of Sacramento (www.stignatiussac.org) or
The American Civil Liberties Union (www.aclu.org).

A devoted and loving husband, a loving father, grandfather, uncle, a brother, a good friend to many. A very generous man who lived life according to God's ways. Heaven has gained another angel.

Romans 14:8
For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s.

Beloved father, brother and husband, Courtney O. Ellis passed away at Piedmont Hospital on Tuesday, August 11th. He passed peacefully, accompanied by his wife, Amina, and is succeeded by his three children, Nathaniel, Colin, and Sabra Ellis, and his brothers and sisters-in-law: Casey and Donna Ellis, William and Betsy Ellis, and Anita and Reena Bhatia.

Courtney was born in Washington, D.C. on November 9th, 1961 to John and Amanda Ellis and grew up in Arlington, Virginia where he attended Yorktown High School. He was the 3rd of 4 brothers, Casey, William, and Fred. He graduated from Beloit College with a Bachelors of Arts. After college, he moved to Seattle and worked with his lifelong friend and mentor, Virgil Counter, at Counter Research Corporation, where he became company president.

Our father lived in many places throughout his life always making sure his children knew the beauty of the world, its people, and of life itself. From working in Seattle, to following our mother to New Mexico, Australia, and Kansas City, to settling down in the home he built near Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, he found the best in every place and lived life to the fullest.

He was an Eagle Scout, philanthropist, and active member of the Decatur First United Methodist Church. Prior to his illness, he was an active outdoorsman, skier, mountain biker, sailor, lacrosse player, and runner. He enjoyed travels around the world to such places as Thailand, Hong Kong, India, Australia, Peru, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, and Italy.

Our father always loved the people around him and made innumerable connections with family, friends, neighbors, and his community. Even in failing health, he always noticed when someone needed help and gave them all he could offer.

Our father joins his mother, father, and brother, Fred, in heaven.

~Nathaniel, Colin, and Sabra Ellis

Tom Maunder, one of a kind, inimitable, and larger than life itself.
Our friend Tom lived life his way and on his terms.
As a bookseller, a teacher, a Co-op board member, and as an avid collector, Tom committed to his passions with all of his energy, wit, and determination.
He will be dearly missed and we hope that this online memorial page can provide a location to share stories, memories and to celebrate the imprint he left on so many friends from such different walks of life.
Tom passed away at home, the way he wanted it, and without any fuss.

In Loving Memory
Marjorie/Mom/Granny Frank
June 28, 1930-July 31, 2020

Survived by
Children:
Carolee Frank, Mary Frank, Kathy Frank Fisher (Husband Dave), Jon Frank (Wife Diane)
Siblings:
Mary Sue (Aunt Tootie) Erickson (Husband John), Ron Schmedemann (Wife Marce)
Grandchildren:
Erin Wiley, Kevin Wiley, Raleigh Fisher, Noah Fisher, Jon Fisher, Anna Fisher Naas, Skylar Frank, Lydia Frank
Great Grandchildren:
Liam, Pax, Otis and Isla Fisher..Adele and Colette Wiley
Numerous Friends too many to mention - A big "shout out" to Joan and Virginia
A special "nod" to our First Responder team: Amy, David & Pat

Education: Manhattan, KS High School Class of 1948, Kansas State University Bachelor of Science Class of 1952, Central State University Master of Education 1971, Draughon School of Business 1973

Marjorie was a volunteer for many organizations. We are certain that the best thing that you can do is volunteer your time and think of her when you volunteer. In her honor, select something that you truly enjoy doing and it will make all the difference in the world.
Organizations where she volunteered:
Friends of the Library, Christmas Connection, Infant Crisis Center, Senior Citizens Center and
many, many more

Top Charities if you want to make a contribution other than your time:

Independence through Grace: https://www.itsgrace.org/donate
A faith-based enrichment program enhancing the lives of adults with intellectual and
developmental disabilities. - Granddaughter Skylar Frank invites you to visit one of her
favorite activities

Little Free Libraries: https://littlefreelibrary.org/honor
Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that inspires a love of reading, builds
community, and sparks creativity by fostering neighborhood book exchanges around the
world.
Reading was her passion:
Once upon a time in 1930, a girl was born in Manhattan, KS. She had many hobbies (painting, quilting, crafts, acting at the Senior Citizen Center) yet her passion was reading. She attended Kansas State University and obtained a teaching degree and taught school for many years. After teaching, she managed the Geological Library putting her organizational skills, cataloging and teaching to work yet again. She read 3-4 books per month and volunteered at the Oklahoma City Sorting Site – Friends of the Metropolitan Library System to help the community and snag a few extra books along the way. You can almost imagine her as Belle from Beauty and the Beast walking along the street as a small child with her nose stuck in a book.
Her home was purchased in 1969 in Oklahoma City. The trees were small-3 free trees to every home-and the neighborhood had 3-4 children per household. Picture a neighborhood where children played in the streets till their parents flickered the front porch lights signaling their children to come in after the sun set. After almost 50 years, the trees grew tall and cascaded over the street to provide shade. The inhabitants in the neighborhood grew older, the children played indoors on their computers and never were out after dark. Many of the older residents remained in their homes and she knew them well yet was unaware of the newer inhabitants as the homes sold time and time again.
She survived the dust bowl, the great depression, WWII, divorce (4 young children), the Oklahoma City bombing, and a more recent home invasion. Her children worked together to come up with an idea to bring the old and the young together and erase a bad memory that lasted only a day in a way she understood well. We purchased a Little Free Library and it did indeed bring the neighborhood together and more importantly brought them to her. For many years, she sat in her dining room quilting for Infant Crisis Services watching the children come to the LFL and sit on the bench while their parents read to them. Thank you to Friends of the Library Sorting Site for their contributions.
A great way to honor her is through donations to the LFL that gave her an opportunity beyond imagination.

She will be missed yet her legend will live on forever.

Greg died on August 7, 2020 at the age of 53, following a two year battle with renal cell carcinoma. He is survived by his wife of 26 years Cece Rey Hallisey, his daughters Sydney, Eleanor, and Maria, and the two other males in the household, their dogs Louie and Schmidt. A private interment will be held in Georgetown, Washington DC.

Greg was born at Walter Reed Hospital in Bethesda, MD. As the son of a Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, he grew up in multiple places including spending his elementary school years in Twenty-Nine Palms, California. He graduated high school from Riverside Poly in California, where he swam and played water polo. He moved to the East Coast to play water polo and earn his Bachelor’s Degree at Brown University. After working in Washington for the House Banking Committee, Greg earned his MBA at Dartmouth College’s Amos Tuck School of Business. He had a business career in strategy and finance at Citibank, Yum Brands, LG&E, Eaton Manufacturing, and Raytheon.

Second only to his family, whom he loved dearly, Greg’s passion was playing and refereeing water polo, from 12 year olds to the elite college level. He could watch televised games for hours on end, critiquing both the ball handling and the officiating. He was beloved by coaches, players, and his fellow referees.

In addition to his wife and daughters, Greg is survived by his mother, Jane Hallisey of Rock Hill, SC; his siblings Leigh Holt, Bill Hallisey (Julia), and Michael Hallisey (Vera); his mother-in-law Lisa Rey; his brothers-in-law Tony Rey (Lynne) and Mike Rey (Cat); 12 nieces and nephews; and numerous additional family and friends. He is pre-deceased by his father, William Hallisey; his brother-in-law Edwin Holt; and his father-in-law Nicholas Rey.

We will all miss his love for his family, his sense of humor, his supreme negotiating skills, and his passion for chocolate chip cookies and angel food cake with strawberries and whipped cream made by his daughters.