Obituaries

These are the most recent alumni obituaries. To report a death, please contact alumni records at (603) 646-2253. To view obituaries by class year, select from the drop-down menu:

January-February 2021

Martin E. Doyle ’76

Martin E. Doyle ’76 passed away on September 20, 2020.

January-February 2021

Debra Ramona Prairie Chief Kodaseet ’78

Debra Ramona Prairie Chief Kodaseet ’78 died on September 9, 2020, in her home in Clinton, Oklahoma. Debra came to Dartmouth from Clinton and lived in Bissell her freshman year.

January-February 2021

Jimmie Lee Solomon ’78

Jimmie Lee Solomon ’78 died on October 8, 2020, at his home in Houston. He came to Dartmouth from Thompsons, Texas, and lived in McLane freshman year.

January-February 2021

Kerek Edward Frierson ’82

Kerek Edward Frierson ’82 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on March 27, 2020, from Covid-19 exacerbated by complications from a chronic illness.

January-February 2021

Joel Reidenberg ’83

Joel Reidenberg ’83 died peacefully on April 21, 2020, surrounded by his wife, Pascale, and sons David and Jeremy following a valiant battle with acute myeloid leukemia.

January-February 2021

Suzanne (Michels) Obenshain ’98

Suzanne (Michels) Obenshain ’98 passed away on Sept. 25, 2020. Suzanne’s 43 years were characterized by confidence and a determination to live life to the fullest.

January-February 2021

Ricardo R. Lalonde ’04

Ricardo R. Lalonde ’04, originally from Galveston, Texas, died September 18, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.

November-December 2020

James Sutton Hardigg ’44

James Sutton Hardigg ’44 died peacefully in his home in Conway, Massachusetts, on September 17.

November-December 2020

Chester F. Cotter ’51

Chester F. Cotter ’51, whose 34-year military career included active duty in Korea and long service as an officer in the U.S.

November-December 2020

 Richard C. Halloran ’51

 Richard C. Halloran ’51—a distinguished journalist, author, and teacher, especially in the field of East Asian affairs—died on August 30 in Longmont, Colorado.