I, for one, would prefer not to have a deceased notation or category. Could this be one place where people just fad away? If someone has a question about a previous post that is not answered then it can be just not answered. No different than in the case of a member who is no longer active, for many different reasons. You are never really guaranteed a response, anyway. It is different in the case of people who actively involved in exchange groups and are often more closely in touch with each other. I think in those type of groups people often keep others informed about problems, illnesses , etc. without involving the whole board. Just my humble opinion.