Mr. Carl Whatley - Class of 1976, CS-40
Deceased on 2/19/2026 - Informed on 6/3/2026
DetailsGone But Not Forgotten
Honoring the memory of fallen comrades is a vital part of the AOG mission. We respectfully ask to be notified as soon as possible following the death of a graduate, cadet or air training officer so we can take appropriate and timely actions. The AOG has been informed of the following deaths within the past 90 days.
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Services have not been scheduled at this time.
Condolences may be left online with his obituary.
Obituary: https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/47933653/carl-jeffery-whatley
Lt Col (Ret) John Kochanski - Class of 1963, CS-16
Deceased on 5/18/2026 - Informed on 6/3/2026
Details
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on June 17, 2026, at St. Mark Catholic Church, 3736 S Lee's Summit Rd., Independence, Missouri.
His family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Independence Police Department, 17221 E. 23rd St. South, Independence, MO 64057 or Independence Fire Department, 950 N Spring St.,
Independence, MO 64050.
Condolences may be left online with his obituary.
Obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/kansas-city-mo/john-kochanski-12893654
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.. on June 15, 2026, at Peters Township Funeral Home, 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, Pennsylvania.
A Celebration of Life will be held at noon, on June 16, 2026, at Peters Township Funeral Home, 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, Pennsylvania. A Committal Service with military honors will follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Rd., Bridgeville, Pennsylvania.
His family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the ALS Association at https://www.als.org/.
Obituary: https://www.beinhauer.com/obituaries/Dan-Steele?obId=48568776
Lt Col (Ret) Stephen Masters - Class of 1985, CS-33
Deceased on 2/12/2020 - Informed on 6/3/2026
Details
Services were not rendered per family wishes.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211059792/stephen-george-masters
Services are not planned at this time.
Lt Col (Ret) John Rausch - Class of 1962, CS-12
Deceased on 2/26/2024 - Informed on 6/1/2026
Details
Services were held on April 12, 2024, in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
Maj (Ret) James Darnauer - Class of 1961, CS-17
Deceased on 2/15/2026 - Informed on 5/29/2026
Details
Interment will be scheduled at the USAFA Cemetery in 2027. Details to follow when available.
Lt Col (Ret) John Caraway - Class of 1975, CS-03
Deceased on 5/17/2026 - Informed on 5/28/2026
Details
A Memorial Service was held on May 21, 2026, at Marvin Methodist Church, Tyler, Texas.
Interment will be held at a later date at the USAFA Cemetery.
His family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the North Texas Association of Air Force Academy Graduates, Mission Team at Marvin Methodist Church, or the Air Force Association at 1501 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22209.
Obituary: https://www.murrayorwosky.com/obituaries/john-caraway
A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on June 4, 2026, at the USAFA Community Chapel, 5134 Cathedral Dr. USAF Academy, Colorado. Burial will immediately follow at the USAFA Cemetery, 3024 Parade Loop, USAF Academy, Colorado.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on June 4, 2026, at the Memorial Pavilion at the USAFA Cemetery, 3024 Parade Loop, USAF Academy, Colorado.