Back to the Future star James Tolkan dies aged 94
James Tolkan, known for Back to the Future and Top Gun, has died aged 94 after a remarkable acting career spanning decades.
23 February 1931 – 12 November 2025
Died peacefully at Eldercare: The Lodge, Wayville
Daughter of Mary and Keith Benger and sister of Veronica and Margaret (all deceased)
Loved and loving wife of David (deceased)
Much loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Christine and Garry; Christopher and Jane; Anthony and Adriana; Peter (dec), Heather and Walter; Anne-Marie and Paul.
Grandmother of Cara and Patrick, Josh and Hannah, Julia and Clint, Thomas and Nicole; William and Sim, Nicholas and Em, Charlotte and Chris; Francesca and Charlie, Stefan and Cate; Lucy and Alex, Mia, Imogen; William and Perri, Henry and Rachel, Edward and Hanah.
Great-grandmother of Henry, Xavier and Oliver; Ava and Sienna; Olive and Louis; Maggie, Theodore and Florence; Archie, Harrison and Elsie; Leo; and Oliver.
Juanita’s family acknowledges with gratitude the staff of Eldercare: The Lodge for their kind and compassionate care of her over the last 8.5 years.
Rest in peace
A private Funeral has been held.
Funeral by : Charles Berry & Son
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