Obituaries
who have lost a loved one.
Alert Us to a Death
Please use this Obituary Form to alert Headquarters of the death of an individual within the association so that we may inform all members. The completed form may be faxed to 847-236-9968 or emailed to info@selectedfuneralhomes.org.
Make a Memorial Contribution to the Selected Educational Trust
Honor the memory of a loved one or someone for whom you have a deep and abiding respect by making a memorial contribution to the Selected Educational Trust. Contact Stefanie Favia or call 888-70-TRUST to learn more.
Carol Ann (Byrne) DeFiore – October 3, 2026
Word has been received that Carol Ann (Byrne) DeFiore died on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Carol was the mother of Carol Lynn DeFiore, President of Selected member firm DeFiore Funeral & Cremation Service in Huntley, IL.
William Edward "Eddie" Vick – August 31, 2026
Word has been received that William Edward "Eddie" Vick died on Monday, August 31, 2026. Eddie was a funeral director and embalmer at Selected member firm Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home & Crematorium in Georgetown, SC.
Zachary Charles Douglas Drew – August 6, 2026
Word has been received that Zachary Charles Douglas Drew died on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Zachary was the husband of Rachel Drew, CEO of Preferred Partner, Cadence in Saskatoon, SK.
Eleanor Humphreys Milward – July 26, 2026
Word has been received that Eleanor Humphreys Milward died on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Eleanor was the wife of Robert E. Milward Sr., Past Board Member and President of Selected member firm Milward Funeral Directors, Inc., in Lexington, KY.
Joanna M. "Jodie" Ford-Segetti – July 5, 2026
Word has been received that Joanna M. "Jodie" Ford-Segetti died on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Jodie was the sister of Daniel J. "Dan" Ford, President of Selected member firms Alderson-Ford Funeral Homes, Inc. & Buckmiller Ford Mengacci Funeral Home in CT.
Kathleen "Kay" Boyd McReavy – July 1, 2026
Word has been received that Kathleen "Kay" Boyd McReavy died on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Kay was the Vice President of Selected member firm Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services in Minneapolis, MN, and the mother of President William W. "Bill Jr." McReavy and Secretary-Treasurer, Cyndi McReavy-Seitz.
James Mathew Weeks – June 16, 2026
Word has been received that James Mathew Weeks died on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. James was the former Co-President and Owner of Selected member firm Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors in Savannah, GA.
Memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Savannah, 22 Rose Ave, Savannah, GA 31406, Union Mission, 120 Fahm St, Savannah, GA 31401, or Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr, Savannah, GA 31406
Richard S. "Rick" Mansfield, Jr. – June 10, 2026
Word has been received that Richard S. "Rick" Mansfield, Jr. died on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Rick was the President and Owner of Selected member firm Miles Funeral Home in Holden, MA.
John F. “Jack” Wilk – May 17, 2026
Word has been received that John F. “Jack” Wilk died Sunday, May 17. Jack was the father-in-law of John Keohane, Selected’s former Board Chair and Co-President of Selected member firm Keohane Funeral Home in Quincy, MA.
Memorials may be made to Divine Mercy Parish, 386 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02171.
Edward L. Murphy – April 29, 2026
Word has been received that Edward “Ed” L. Murphy died Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Ed was President of Selected member firm Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home in Warwick, RI.
Memorials may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, Development Office, 964 Main St., Pawtucket, RI 02680
Carolyn S. Basler – March 3, 2026
Word has been received that Carolyn S. Basler died Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Carolyn was a former owner of Selected member firm Basler Funeral Home in Ste. Genevieve, MO, and the mother of current President, Eric Basler.
Martin "Marty" Carl Strohofer – January 29, 2026
Word has been received that Martin "Marty" Carl Strohofer died Thursday, January 29, 2026. Marty was Vice President of Marketing and Product Development at Selected Preferred Partner Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions in Pittsburgh, PA.
Memorials may be made to LaSalle High School, 107 College Dr., Butler, PA 16002 or Blood Cancer United, P.O. Box 22324, New York, NY.
Glenn T. Miller – January 27, 2026
Word has been received that Glenn T. Miller died Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Glenn was a funeral director and supervisor of Selected member firm Thompson-Miller Funeral Home in Butler, PA.
Memorials may be made to Butler County Community College, 107 College Dr., Butler, PA 16002 or First United Methodist Church, 1802 N. Main St. Ext, Butler, PA 16001.