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Re: What happened to Don Markstein's Toonopedia?
« Reply #15 on: December 09, 2011, 06:48:42 PM »
Thanks for getting this info for us. My kids and I are preparing cards for him. My kids (11 and 13) have used his material for a zine they are working on.

We will all be praying for Don's recovery and adjustment.

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Re: What happened to Don Markstein's Toonopedia?
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Re: What happened to Don Markstein's Toonopedia?
« Reply #16 on: March 11, 2012, 07:28:54 PM »
I am sorry to report that I've just received news that Don Markstein has passed away.

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Re: What happened to Don Markstein's Toonopedia?
« Reply #17 on: March 11, 2012, 09:32:03 PM »
So sad, my prayers go out to his family and friends.

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Re: What happened to Don Markstein's Toonopedia?
« Reply #18 on: March 11, 2012, 11:52:05 PM »
Truly sad. 
I hope he's made arrangements that include the site living on.

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Don Markstein's Toonopedia - some news at last!
« Reply #19 on: March 29, 2012, 01:07:05 PM »
Hi Gang,
Ok, I'm writing this for Loftypilot who is beyond shy here on the forums.

Lofty, an old high-school acquaintance of Don's, at our request - reached out to Don's family during his final months.  While passing along all our best wishes he also asked if Don had plans for his wonderful site in the future.

Until just the other day he never heard back.  He reached out one last time on hearing Don had passed away.  Don's wife replied with the following message that we felt everyone here would like to read and perhaps get involved.

Here is Gigi's reply -
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we appreciate your interest but don't believe you can be of much help. This is Don's wife, GiGi. Don's nephew is currently working on refreshening up the site. It is a minor revenue generator for me and I hope to increase the money we get from google ads and other referrals. I'm going to try and sell off some of his comic collection and reference books. The main thing we need for the Toonopedia is new articles. If you know of anyone interested in writing for the site I'd love to hear from them.  We are in serious need of new material so, please, spread the word. Be the first to have a byline in the Toonopedia.

If there are any writers out there that would like to help Gigi and family with new entries, etc for this worthy site please contact them at the follow email address -
GiGi Dane -toonopedia@yahoo.com