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Russell Patrick Bernt

, Virginia

He grew up on a farm near Duncan Nebraska later moving to the nearby town of Columbus Nebraska. He graduated with a BA degree from the University of NebraskaLincoln. Russell then moved to Arlington VA to begin his career working as an engineer for the federal government in the intelligence community. His career with the federal government lasted 40 years. After his federal career Russell continued to engage professionally by consulting in related areas. Throughout his life Russell enjoyed spending time with his wife Julie and his twin sons. He enjoyed playing basketball and golf with his sons and was active in his community as a coach of many of his sons sports teams for many years. Later in life he loved spending time with his grandchildren attending their various events and teaching them how to use his model train collection. Russell was an avid reader particularly American and world…

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John Carl Wuerthner

, Virginia

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Keeauna D. Thornton

, Virginia

February 2, 1974 — September 23, 2026

Keeauna DeShaun PaschalThornton affectionately known as Kee to family and friends passed away suddenly on Thursday September 24 2026 at the age of 52. Blessed with a generous heart a joyful spirit intelligence and compassion Keeauna touched countless lives through her kindness warmth and genuine interest in others. Her Early Years Keeauna was born on February 3 1974 in Ann Arbor Michigan to Melvin Thornton and Sharmon Paschal Thornton at the historic University of Michigan Womens After living in Ann Arbor for several months Keeauna and her mother returned to Dayton Ohio where she remained for approximately 15 years. Keeauna later relocated to Arlington Virginia with her mother when Sharmons career brought her to the Keeauna spent much of her childhood in Dayton Ohio with a brief period in Ogden Utah when her mother worked as a civilian personnel management specialist at Hill Air Force Base. Keeauna was baptized in…

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