Obituaries - 3/05/2008

DR. KATHLEEN PAPES
BOCA RATON

Barry University School of Nursing announces the passing of Dr. Kathleen Papes.
Miami Shores, Fla. - Dr. Kathleen Papes, EdD, RN, associate professor and associate dean for Administrative Affairs in Barry University's School of Nursing, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 21, at the age of 63. She is survived by her mother, Olga Radicke, and her brother, Ken Radicke. Dr. Papes was a resident of Boca Raton, Fla. Born on June 19, 1944, Dr. Papes had been a member of the Barry University community since 1989, when she began as an assistant professor in the School of Nursing. Shortly after beginning her career at Barry, Dr. Papes moved on to serve as associate professor, member of the graduate faculty, interim director of Nursing's MSN Program and her most recent role as associate dean, which she began in 1998. Prior to joining the Barry community, Dr. Papes served as deputy director for Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing in Indianapolis, Ind. Earlier in her career, Dr. Papes was director of the Economic and General Welfare Program, and director of the Legislative Program for the New York State Nurses Association. She had also been associate administrator of the Illinois Nurses Association. She received a nursing diploma in 1965 from Saint Mary of Nazareth School of Nursing in Chicago, and later earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Russell Sage College, a master's degree from Columbia University's Teachers College, and a doctorate degree from Florida Atlantic University. "Dr. Papes served many roles in our program, and her presence will be greatly missed," said Dr. Pegge Bell, dean of Barry's School of Nursing. "Her community involvement, leadership abilities, and political involvement in health care extended to nurses across the nation and her efforts will continue despite her passage." An active member of the community, Dr. Papes was involved with the League of Women Voters, Boca Raton Museum of Art, the Nature Conservancy, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the National Organization for Women, and WXEL public television. Dr. Papes was also a member of the Florida Nurses' Association and the American Nurses' Association, which she joined in 1966. Dr. Papes' numerous honors include: Barry University School of Nursing Teaching Award, 2005; Barry University Apple Award, 2005; Barry University Academic Achievement Award, 1990-1994, 1996, and 1998-2003; American Nurses' Association Shirley Titus Award, 1990; honorary recognition, the Highest Award of the New York State Nurses Association, 1988; and the YWCA Academy of Women Achievers Award, 1985. The profession has lost a leader with great integrity--an innovator and activist," said Ellen Sanders, president of Innovative Health Care Services. "We are fortunate for having known her and for having been enriched by her intellect. Those of us who knew her well will always remember her warmth, creativity and commitment to principles." A funeral Mass is scheduled for noon on March 10 in Barry University's Cor Jesu Chapel.

JOSEPH FRY ODLE JR.

Joseph Fry Odle Jr., 88, of McComb, died Feb. 28, 2008, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center. Memorial services are 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Jones Family Funeral Services in McComb. The Rev. Fred Cook will officiate. Burial will be in Boca Raton Mausoleum in Boca Raton, Fla. Mr. Odle was born March 15, 1919, in Camden, Tenn. He was the son of Joseph Fry Sr. and R.E. Odle. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II in the South Pacific. He graduated from the University of Virginia College of Law. He also served a term in the Tennessee House of Representatives. He retired after working many years with the National Labor Relations Board in Cincinnati.
Mr. Odle was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mauhee K. Odle; a sister, Mildred Odle; an aunt who raised him, Nelle Odle; and a great-great-niece, Madison E. Wagner.
Survivors include a sister, Virginia O. Edelson of Winston Salem, N.C.; a brother, Frank P. Odle of Cape Coral, Fla.; a niece, Judi Duncan and husband Steve of Summit; a niece, Julie Hantgon and husband Roy of Winston Salem; a nephew, Robert Edelson and wife Jane of Mount Laurel, N.J.; 11 great-nieces and great-nephews, and five great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.