Obituaries

Kathryn Raun Marxen

Sep 28, 1930 - Jan 18, 2025

Kathryn Raun Marxen passed away on January the 18th, 2025, at the age of 94. She was born on September the 28th, 1930, to Reverend James and Nellie (Nee Scalipino) in Fremont, Nebraska. KD grew up in San Francisco, California, and Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1951 she married Peter Roab Marxen. KD and Peter experienced a life of…

M. Thomas (Tom) Cooke

May 16, 1940 - Jan 17, 2025

M. Thomas (Tom) Cooke, aged 84, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 17, 2025. His legacy was honored during a funeral service at the Church of the Holy Cross located at 2520 Middle St., Sullivan's Island, SC, 29482. Arrangements have been entrusted to J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mount…

Craig Robert Schaffer

Jul 1, 1959 - Jan 17, 2025

Craig Robert Schaffer, 65, of North Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Friday, January 17, 2025. His Memorial Service will be held Monday, February 3, 2025 in J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Northwoods Chapel at 12:00 pm.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Craig was born July 1, 1959, in Brooklyn,…

Toni Sharle Bates

Dec 9, 1951 - Jan 17, 2025

Toni Sharle Bates passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025 after a short illness. Born on December 9, 1951 in Anderson, SC, she was a daughter of the late Charles Lyman Bates and Jean Weber Bates. In addition to her parents, Toni is preceded in death by her beloved sister Candy Bates Quinn. Toni will be remembered…

Robert Bruce Shaw

Feb 17, 1940 - Jan 16, 2025

Robert Bruce Shaw, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025. Born on February 17, 1940, to Harry and Lila Shaw, Bruce lived a life marked by intellectual brilliance, professional distinction, and deep devotion to his family and community.Bruce graduated from the University of South Carolina as well as the University of South Carolina…

Donald Reese Smith

Mar 28, 1939 - Jan 16, 2025

Donald Reese Smith, 85, of Charleston, South Carolina, partner of John Linker entered into eternal rest Thursday, January 16, 2025. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Downtown Chapel. Donald was born March 28, 1939 in Shelbyville, Tennessee, son of Walter Smith and Leona Reed Smith. He was a retired teacher at the Browning School, in New…

William Kenneth Gosnell

Feb 3, 1939 - Jan 16, 2025

William "Kenneth" Gosnell, 85, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Thursday, January 16, 2025. Born on February 3, 1939 in Anderson, South Carolina, Kenneth was the son of the late Dock Houston Gosnell and Louise Watkins Gosnell.Kenneth cherished his family, had a passion for fishing, and enjoyed fixing things. A man of…

George E. Dent

Jun 10, 1957 - Jan 15, 2025

George E. Dent, 67, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Helen Reynolds Dent, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, January 15, 2025. His Memorial Service will be held February 1st, 2025 in the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 714 Riverdale Drive at 2pm. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel.George was born June 10, 1957 in…

Vijay Devidas Shroff

Oct 4, 1939 - Jan 15, 2025

Vijay Devidas Shroff, 85, of Summerville, South Carolina, husband of Shaila Shroff, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. The puja will begin at 1:00 pm Saturday, January 18, 2025 at J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Northwoods Chapel. Following the puja we welcome friends and family to stay and celebrate his life with songs…

Leeann L. Hilty

Jan 18, 1959 - Jan 14, 2025

Lee Ann Hilty, 65, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, wife of Harry Kenneth Hilty entered into eternal rest Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Her Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 25, 2025 in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends one hour prior to…