NWA Capt. James M. Barker

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, NWA Capt. James M. Barker

December 30, 1934 ~ May 31, 2023

 

Notice of passing…..retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain James Monroe Barker, age 88.  Captain Barker joined Northwest Airlines 05-29-1959.  He is survived by his wife Mary, and by his children and their families.

Obituary information can be found online at

https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000466039/?fullname=captain-james-m-barker 

 

Obituary : Captain James M. Barker

Barker, Captain James M. Age 88, of Bloomington, passed away on May 31, 2023. Preceded in death by parents Dr. Warren J. Barker and Josephine K. Barker, and sister Susan B. Philp. Survived by wife Mary J. Barker, sister Sara (Sally) Hanan; daughter SaDee B. Söderlind; sons Gunnar B. Söderlind, Jack A. Barker, and Charles W. Barker; as well as nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. After a term as an aviation cadet in the Air Force, Jim flew as a pilot with Northwest Airlines for thirty-five years. He also worked as a broadcasting announcer, including stints at television stations WQED, WCCO, KMSP, and KTCA. By request, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the MN Humane Society.

DL Capt. Edward Lee Hibbard

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. Edward Lee Hibbard

December 24, 1939 - August 16, 2023

 

Notice of passing ….retired Delta Air Lines pilot and Delta Golden Wings member Captain Edward Lee Hibbard, age 83.  Captain Hibbard joined Delta Air Lines 01-06-1969 and retired with Delta in August 1997, based 030/ATL.  He is survived by his wife Diane, and by his children and their families.

Obituary information can be found online at

https://www.flaniganfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Edward-Hibbard/#!/Obituary 

Condolences may be sent to the family’s address as noted in whitepages:  

6347 Chestnut Hill Rd

Flowery Branch, GA 30542

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary for Edward Lee Hibbard……………….

Edward Lee Hibbard, age 83, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. He is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Diane Roger Hibbard; daughter, Pam Hibbard; son, Edward Lee Hibbard, Jr; grandchildren, Kirsten Hibbard and Liam Edward Erwin; sisters, Paulette (Dennis) Bradley, and Brenda (Wayne) Bass; and brothers, Bill (Gladys) Hibbard, and Carl (Brenda) Hibbard. Mr. Hibbard was born on December 24, 1939 in Batesville, Arkansas, and he was a veteran of U S Air Force. He graduated from Hoxie High School, then from Lyon College, aka Arkansas College, with a Bachelor’s Degree, and he retired after twenty-eight years with Delta Air Lines as a pilot. Mr. Hibbard enjoyed riding and repairing bicycles as well as hiking and traveling. He also loved studying geology. No formal service is planned.

DL Capt. John Robert “Bob” Ennis

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. John Robert “Bob” Ennis

January 26, 1955 ~ August 13, 2023

 

Notice of passing…..retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain John Robert "Kluttz" Ennis (Bob), age 68.  Bob joined Delta Air Lines 04-10-1987. 

Obituary information can be found online at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/bob-ennis-obituary?id=52695440 

 

Bob Ennis Obituary  : 

Retired Delta Airline Pilot, John Robert "Kluttz" Ennis (Bob), Age 68, of Parker, Colorado, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 13, 2023, in the arms of his loving wife.

Born at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida on January 26, 1955, Bob was preceded in death by his parents John and Jeanine Kluttz.

Bob graduated from the Air Academy High School and continued to the Air Force Academy where he proudly graduated with the class of 79 with a BS in Civil Engineering. The Academy was where his love of flying began so after graduating, he became a pilot for the Air Force flying the KC135 and KC10.

In 1987, Bob was hired as a pilot for Delta Airlines (his dream job). He flew various Delta airplanes as a Captain including the 757 and 767 for 33 years, retiring in 2020. During his Delta career, he continued to work for the Air Force reserves and retired after 35 years as a Lt. Colonel. Bob loved life and never met a stranger. He will be remembered for his larger-than-life personality.

Bob is survived by his spouse of 42 years, Laura; his 2 wonderful sons, Robert Zachary (wife Amber), Tyler John (girlfriend, Freddy); grandchildren Levi, Barrett (Freddys children, Kingsley, Klayton and Kliason). His brother Terry (girlfriend Melissa), niece Kirby, uncle Phil, Uncle Don and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, August 23, 2023, at the Air Force Academy Community Center Chapel (5134 Cathedral Dr. Air Force Academy, CO 80840). Buriel will follow at the Air Force Academy Cemetery with full military honors. Reception to follow at 3:00 PM at the Air Force Academy Eisenhower Golf Course. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Ponderosa Valley Funeral Home and the Mortuary office at the Air Force Academy.

PAA/DL Capt. James Fredrick Sonnhalter

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, PAA/DL Capt. James Fredrick Sonnhalter

December 7, 1948 ~ August 13, 2023

 

Notice of passing….retired Pan Am/Delta pilot Captain James “Sonny” Sonnhalter, age 74.  Captain Sonnhalter joined Pan American 05-20-1987 and retired with Delta Air Lines.

Obituary information can be found online at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/james-sonnhalter-obituary?id=52734992

 

James Fredrick Sonnhalter Obituary  : 

James "Sonny" Sonnhalter, 74, of Newnan, GA, died peacefully at home on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Sonny was born in Portland, OR and grew up in Arcadia, CA. After college, he joined the United States Air Force where he was an officer and a pilot, serving his country for more than 24 years. He flew many aircraft during his career to include the prestigious Lockheed U-2 "Dragon Lady." He transitioned to the U.S. Air Force Reserves where he deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield. As a civilian pilot, he flew for Pan Am Airlines and retired from Delta Airlines. In retirement he was an avid golfer, enjoyed time with his golf friends, and traveling with his wife.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy Sonnhalter and his daughter, Samantha Geiser. Sonny supported many charitable organizations and, in lieu of Llowers, the family requests donations be made to any of the following charitable organizations: Wounded Warrior Project, V Foundation (Cancer Research), USO, St. Jude's, Alzheimer's Association, or The Humane Society of US.

Sonny was a private man, and his family will not hold a public service. Condolences can be expressed online at www.mckoon.com   McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory, 770.253.4580.

 

 

 

 

DL Capt. Matthew S. Freesen

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Matthew S. Freesen

 July 7, 1954 - August 12, 2023

 

Notice of passing….retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Matthew Freesen, age 69. Lt. Col. Matthew S. Freesen joined Delta Air Lines 11-10-1989.

 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Johnson-Romito Funeral Homes.

Obituary :  Lt. Col. Matthew S. Freesen

Sylvania, OH - Lt. Col. Matthew S. Freesen, age 69, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023 with his wife and daughters by his side. Though his life was cut short, it was full of one-of-a-kind experiences and adventures. Matt was proud of his 23 years in the Air Force and National Guard where he flew F-16 fighter jets for the 180th base in Toledo, Ohio. He ended his long flying career as a Captain with Delta Airlines in 2018.

Anyone that knew Matt knew of his love for his yellow lab (Mr. Cooper), playing golf, watching the St. Louis Cardinals, and relaxing by his pool in Naples, Florida with an ice cold Bud Light.

His family would like to thank his lung donor and family for their selfless gift and Dr. Budev and the amazing team at Cleveland Clinic.

He is survived by his wife, Cathleen; daughters, Jessica (Ryan) Hoefler and Jackie Freesen; grandchildren, Quinn and Leo Hoefler; father, Oscar Robert (Deb) Freesen Sr.; siblings, Oscar Robert (Dawn) and Kerry (Cathy) Freesen as well as sister-in-law, Sue Freesen.

Matthew was preceded in death by his mother, Alice (nee Albright) Freesen; brother Guy and granddaughter, Piper Hoefler.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, September 8, 2023 from 1-4pm at Highland Meadows Golf Club, 7455 Erie Street, Sylvania Ohio, 43560.

In lieu of flowers, his family requests donations be made in Matt's memory to Piper's Key ( piperskey.com ) or Cherry Street Mission ( cherrystreetmission.org/give/ ).