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A10 News Orlando Sentinel Monday, June 4, 2012 RC Obituaries, Services, Memorials ROSEMARY KEEFE CURB Rollins professor co-authored book on lesbian nuns To place your notice, call 407-420-6006. In Lake County call 352-742-5953. Notices are accepted 7 days a week. 1 By Jeff Kunerth Staff Writer Her book was banned in Boston by the Catholic Archdiocese and seized by customs officials in Ireland, where she was denied a hotel room while on a book tour. "Lesbian Nuns: Breaking Silence" caused an uproar in 1985, propelling Rollins College professor Rosemary Keefe Curb and her co-author Nancy Manahan into worldwide For next day publication, notices with a photo must be submitted by 2:30 p.m.

Text only notices accepted until 3:30 p.m. Orlando Sentinel Rosemary Keefe Curb served 8 years as a Dominican at Rollins College, where she started the Women's Studies Program. She left Rollins in 1993. Suffering from pulmonary fibrosis, she moved back to Winter Park this year before undergoing the lung transplant at Duke University on April 16. Vassel, who first met Keefe Curb while writing a story for the Orlando Sentinel, described her as a brilliant thinker.

Her house was decorated in books; her conversation was enlightening. "She wasn't into casual conversation. Everything had more to it. She had a natural curiosity about everything around her," Vassel said. Keefe Curb had a fierce passion for social justice, her daughter said.

She marched, protested and advocated for women's rights, civil rights, and equal rights for all. "She fought for rights wherever she went," said Lisa Curb-DeVore, 45, of Orlando. "She was a woman of integrity who stood up for those who can't stand up for themselves." Curb-DeVore said her mother cared little for the instant celebrity brought on by "Lesbian Nuns," but relished the opportunity to talk about the issues faced by lesbian nuns. "First and foremost, my mom was a teacher. She made it her mission for people to learn, to know more, to have a better understanding of what other people are going through," said Curb-DeVore.

Curb-DeVore admired her mother's competitive nature, her endless energy, her interests in writing, theater, politics and political activism. Rosemary Keefe Curb cared about causes more than money, ideas more than fame, people more than possessions. "She was never about material things," Curb-DeVore said. "I learned from her that we can get along with less and share more with others." In addition to her daughter, Rosemary Keefe Curb is survived by her partner, Doris Burkemper, of Corrales, N.M.; brother Jerry Keefe of Omaha; and granddaughter, Cheyenne Curb-DeVore. Her body was cremated in Durham, N.C., where she died.

jkunerthtribune.com or 407-420-5392 STALKER, DR. WILLIAM PARMENTER "BILL" passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 3, 2012. Bill was born in 1939 in Buffalo, NY and grew up in Columbus, OH. After graduating from Colgate University and the Medical College of Virginia, Bill moved to the Orlando area to be near his parents, build his dental practice and raise his family. Shortly after settling in Central Florida, Bill was introduced to Lawree Deans on a blind date arranged by his friend and professional mentor, Bill McClanahan.

They married less than a year later and shared a 45 year marriage full of love and laughter. He was a member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, and the Dental Society of Greater Orlando. Bill was particularly proud to have been inducted into the Seattle Study Club. He was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Maitland and the Winter Park Racquet Club. Having overcome the physical challenges of polio during childhood, Bill was a life-long supporter of the March of Dimes and a sports enthusiast, passionate about snow skiing, water skiing, and tennis.

In addition to his wife, Lawree, Bill is also survived by his two sons, William "Tige" Stalker, III (Nicole), and Ronnie D. Stalker (Lisa); granddaughters Kendyl and Karly Stalker; brothers, Richard D. Stalker, David T. Stalker and Gary L. Stalker; and mother-in-law, Evelyn Deans.

He is predeceased by his parents William J. and Edythe Stalker; and father-in-law, Larry E. Deans. A Celebration of Bill's life will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at the First Presbyterian Church of Maitland, 341 North Orlando Maitland, FL 32751. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, June 5, from 5 to 7 PM at the Baldwin-Fairchild Chapel, 301, N.E.

Ivanhoe Blvd, Orlando, FL 32804. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any gifts be made in Bill's memory to the Central Florida Chapter of the March of Dimes, 341 N. Maitland Maitland, FL 32751 and 407-599-5077. HITZ, MARK ALLEN, 52, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. A memorial service will be 4 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel with Rev.

Barry Yates officiating. A native of New Rockford, North Dakota, Mark was the son of Phyllis Zander Hitz of New Rockford and the late Louis Hitz. He was employed with Source Technologies in Charlotte, NC, was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and UCLA Alumni Association and was a commissioned officer in the National Guard. In addition to his great love for his family, he was a gentleman farmer who enjoyed sky diving, scuba diving, fine dining and travel. Mark never met a stranger, and was devoted to his work and professional colleagues.

And did we mention he loved farming? Mark attended the University of North Dakota and UCLA, where he earned a masters degree in Mechanical Engineering. He lived in Granada Hills, California and Orlando, Florida prior to moving to Rock Hill, South Carolina. In addition to his beloved mother, he is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie Kazmer Hitz; his wonderful sons, Sgt. Thomas (Heather) Hitz of Ft. Hood, TX, Benjamin and David Hitz, both of Rock Hill; his treasured daughters, Carrie Hitz (Luke Swoape) of Casselberry, FL and Charlotte Hitz of Rock Hill; his best brothers, Jeffrey Hitz of New Rockford and Bruce (Nancy) Hitz of Panama City Beach, FL; his cherished sisters, Karen (Rod) Thompson of West Fargo, North Dakota and Kristi (Paul) Jurek of Red Oak, TX; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Shawn Hitz. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mr. Hitz's name to the American Cancer Society, 500 East Morehead Suite 211, Charlotte, NC 28202. Condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net.

prominence. The writers, nun. both lesbian ex-nuns, appeared on the Phil Donahue and Sally Jessie Raphael shows. "Rosemary thought it was a scholarly work of interest to students and other academics," said Yvonne Vassel, a longtime friend. "The book was very ground-breaking and controversial and thrust them into the limelight they were totally unprepared for." Keefe Curb, 72, died May 24 of complications from a lung transplant.

The book was an anthology of 50 stories of lesbian nuns, former and current. The stories outraged some and inspired many more. "For 27 years, we have received letters from people whose lives were changed by that book," said Manahan, of Minneapolis. Born in Chicago and raised Catholic, Rosemary Keefe Curb spent eight years as a Dominican nun. After leaving the convent, she married, had a daughter and divorced.

In 1979, she became an English professor DALY, THOMAS, beloved husband and father, passed away suddenly on June 1. The family knows he was welcomed into Heaven, with the loving arms by Jesus, our Loving Savior. Mr. Daly, 57, was self-employed as a home repairman after a long career as a chemist and Sales Manager in the ink industry. As a youth he was active in Boy Scouts of America, Robert Treat Council, Newark, NJ.

As an adult, Tom served as Chapter Organization Representative for the Boy Scout Troop 631 at Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church. Mr. Daly's corneas and bones were harvested to help others. He is survived by his wife, Helen; and children, Jacqueline and Phillip; as well as other loving family and friends. Family will receive friends on Tuesday at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, Goldenrod Chapel, 7520 Aloma Winter Park, from 2-4 and 6-8.

A Celebration of Tom's life will be held at Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church, 3600 W. St. Rd 426, Oviedo, at 11 am on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the BSA Troop 631, Tiposa Lodge, Order of the Arrow or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

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"No one alive today will see it again." In an extremely uncommon orbital alignment, the planet named for the Roman goddess of love will pass between the Earth and the sun for several hours at sunset. Venus will take a diagonal course across the upper quadrant of the massive star, its dark side facing earthbound star- mi The GlideAround" combines the benefits of a drawer and Lazy Susan in one unit and spins to provide access to the sides. STAFF GRAPHIC around with your eyes." FAU will have a free viewing on the roof of a parking garage, complete with telescopes and a scale model of the solar system. "Anybody that comes and sees this can say they were a part of history," said Mark Mathosian of Boca Raton, an amateur as gazers. Amateur and pro Don't view it with the na- tessional astronomers around the hed eye.

Gazing into the giuut: win ut; uaur tronomer who plans to photograph the event. Venus transits occur in pairs about every 110 years. The last one was in June 2004, the next will be in December 2117. The last set of transits, in 1874 and 1882, helped scien sun can cause permanent eye damage. Only a telescope equipped with special lenses should be used.

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