440TH MEDICAL SQUADRON
Col. Ali A. Sadoughian, M.D., age 88, of Milwaukee, WI, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026. He was born on August 22, 1937, in Kermanshah, Iran, the fourth of seven children to parents Ali and Sultanate Sadoughian. After graduating from Tehran University with a medical degree, he came to America, eventually settling in Milwaukee, where he served as a passionate and successful cardiologist. His love of flying led him to enlist in the United States Air Force, where he earned the rank of Colonel and the nickname "Doc Al," which stuck with him for the rest of his life. In the early 2000s, Doc felt the call for warmer weather and moved to Henderson, NV, where he continued to practice medicine and eventually retired from the VA. During his time in Nevada, Ali found the most fulfilling relationship of his life and lived happily with his partner, Elenore Koch, for 18 wonderful years. Since childhood, he was always very athletic and loved playing golf, tennis, volleyball, and most recently, ping pong! He will be remembered for his playfulness, charming personality, and living his life with purpose. He is survived by his son, Ali R. (Vicki), and daughters Hallah (Gabe)Nunez and Leila; and grandchildren AJ, Mila, and Lucas. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter Meli. Per Doc Al's wishes, there will be no formal funeral service.
Louis Angelo Capriotti
October 9, 1949 -
December 1, 2025
US Veteran
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Louis Angelo Capriotti on Monday, December 1, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Born October 9, 1949 in Kenosha, he graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1967 and had been a life-long resident of Kenosha.
From 1968 until August 1972 he was in the U.S. Army serving 18 months in Vietnam as a Combat Medic, also serving time in Germany and Kansas. Louis also served in the Air Force Reserve, being activated in 1991 for Operation Desert Storm. He retired from the military on January 1, 2000 as a Senior Master Sergeant after serving 25 years. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for valor, Combat Medic Badge, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Air Force Commendation, Army Commendation, Good Conduct Medal and others.
From 1973 until 2003, he was employed by American Motors/Chrysler Corporation. He was also employed by the Department of Defense while laid off from Chrysler from 1989 until he was called back in 1995.
He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, VFW Post #1865, PLAV, chartered member of the Kenosha Area Vietnam Vets, American Legion #552, Brothers of Bravo Company 1/11 5th Infantry Division, Italian American Society, Bradford Alumni Association, and Deutscher Manner Verein of Racine.
Louis is survived by his wife, Kathryn (Jens); sons, Jason (Cassie) Capriotti, Milwaukee and Timothy (Jayne) Capriotti, Kenosha, and his sister, Angela (Jerry) Pynaker, Kenosha; grandchildren, Eleanor, Lydia and Anderson; brothers-in-law, James Jens, Bob (special friend Debbie) Jens; sisters-in-law, Mary Jens, Carol (John) Prestigiacomo, Lori Jens, and many nephews, nieces and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, father and mother-in-law; brother-in-law, John Jens and daughter-in-law, Karalyn Capriotti
Inurnment will be held privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to Messiah Lutheran Church https://www.messiahkenosha.org/ would be appreciated.
History
440 Medical Group constituted, 10 May 1949
Activated in the Reserve, 27 Jun 1949
Ordered to Active Service, 1 May 1951
Inactivated, 4 May 1951
Activated in the Reserve, 15 Jun 1952
Redesignated 440 Tactical Hospital, 18 May 1954
Ordered to Active Service, 28 Oct 1962
Relieved from Active Duty, 28 Nov 1962
Discontinued, and inactivated, 11 Feb 1963
Activated in the Reserve, 1 Jul 1976
Redesignated 440 Medical Squadron, 1 Nov 1990
Stations
Wold-Chamberlain Muni (later, Minneapolis-St. Paul) IAP, MN, 27 Jun 1949-4 May 1951
Fort Snelling, MN, 15 Jun 1952
Minneapolis-St. Paul IAP, MN, 8 Jan 1953
Gen Mitchell Field, WI, 16 Nov 1957-11 Feb 1963
General Billy Mitchell Field (later, General Mitchell IAP, Gen Mitchell IAP-ARS), WI, 1 Jul 1976
Pope AFB (later, Pope Field, Fort Bragg), NC, 10 Jun 2007-2018