A life in medicine

In Memoriam: Jan. 23, 2016

View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.

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The following list of recently deceased osteopathic physicians includes links to obituaries and online memorials if they’re available. Readers can notify The DO of their deceased colleagues by sending an email to MemberService@osteopathic.org. View a list of past In Memoriam columns here.

Paul “Bill” Duncan, DO, 80 (ATSU-KCOM 1964), of Vanceburg, Kentucky, died Jan. 6. Visit Dr. Duncan’s online guest book.

James Michael “Jim” Frank, DO, 59 (DMU-COM 1983), of Beavercreek, Ohio, died Dec. 30, 2016. Visit Dr. Frank’s online guest book.

Kirstyn H. Gustafson, DO, 34 (DMU-COM 2008), of Sandusky, Ohio, died May 7, 2016. Visit Dr. Gustafson’s online guest book.

Arnold Kelz, DO, MD, 83 (MWU/CCOM 1959), of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, died Dec. 30, 2016. Visit Dr. Kelz’s online guest book.

Samuel Kushner, DO, 74 (PCOM 1969), of Somerset, New Jersey, died Jan. 10. Visit Dr. Kushner’s online guest book.

Max T. McKinney II, DO, 83 (DMU-COM 1969), of Farmington Hills, Michigan, died Dec. 27, 2016.

Rodolfo Carlos Valdivia, DO, 91 (ATSU-KCOM 1953), of El Paso, Texas, died Dec. 29, 2016. Visit Dr. Valdivia’s online guest book.

John A. Walker, DO, 82 (DMU-COM 1961), of Grand Rapids, Michigan, died Jan. 4. Visit Dr. Walker’s online guest book.

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  1. Michael E. Fitzgerald, former staff liaison to the AOA Bureau on Osteopathic History and Identity

    Max T. “Tedd” McKinney II, DO, should be remembered and honored for his service to the osteopathic medical profession in such leadership roles as member of the American Osteopathic Association’s Board of Trustees, president of the American Osteopathic Foundation and president of the Michigan Osteopathic Association.

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