Rosemary Irwin
August 31, 2007
Maureen A. King
August 26, 2007
Col. Maureen A. King Pulham USAF Ret., 74, of Glendale, AZ died Aug. 26, 2007 in Peoria, AZ. She was former Chief Nurse at Luke AFB. Col. King
Don Franklin Heatwole
August 26, 2007
Don Franklin Heatwole, 99, passed away after a short illness, on August 26, 2007. He was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania on July 26, 1908 to Frank and Josephine Heatwole. Don arrived in Glendale, in January 1912, one month before Arizona statehood. His father moved the family from Pennsylvania to Glendale so he could join his brother in law as partners in Sine Brothers Hardware Store, now known as Sine Ace Hardware. He graduated from Glendale Grammar School and Glendale Union High School. In high school he excelled as a baseball player and continued to play semi- professional baseball with the Glendale Grays baseball team. After graduation he held a number of jobs including driving an oil truck for the Rio Grande Oil Co., now known as ARCO. He was a postman, Assistant City Clerk for the City of Glendale, accountant for the State of Arizona Highway Dept., and a bookkeeper for Brooks and Whitney Auto Parts and Western Auto Supply both local Glendale businesses. He found his true calling when, in 1936 he became a volunteer fireman for the Glendale Fire Dept. In 1951, his fellow volunteers elected him Fire Chief, and in 1956, he was appointed the first full time Fire Chief for the City of Glendale, a position he held until his retirement in 1973. After his retirement he went to work as Sine Hardware as an accountant and continued there until retirement at age 96. Don married his high school sweetheart Thelma Renick, on June 3, 1933. Don and Thelma were married for 58 years; Thelma passed away in June 1991. They had two sons Bruce, a retired teacher, of Glendale and David Margaret, a geologist living in Anchorage, Alaska. In addition, Don is survived by his grandson Michael Marieke of Anchorage, Alaska and grand-daughter, Sharon of Glendale. He is also survived by two great grandchildren Olive and Rennick Heatwole also of Anchorage. He is further survived by his sister Helene Heitmeyer of Mesa and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 30, 2007 at 2:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church, 7102 N. 58th Dr., Glendale, AZ 85301. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014 or the Glendale First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Menke Funeral Home is handling arrangements 623 979-6451
Herbert Boyd Sliger
August 23, 2007
After a long fight with cancer and Alzheimer
Boutros D. Matti
August 23, 2007
Donna Marie Casey
August 22, 2007
Donna Marie Casey, 44, passed away August 22, 2007 after a year long battle with lung cancer. She was born in New York and moved to Arizona when she was 13. She attended Greenway High School and graduated in 1980. She worked for American Express for 13 years then went to work for Tri West. Donna was a loving, caring person who had trouble saying no whenever she was asked for a favor. She lived to spoil her niece and nephew Brooklyn & Blake, they were so important to her. She is survived by her brother John, sister in law Tammy, niece & nephew and grandmother Meta. You have left loving memories in the hearts of your family & friends. Go be with the Lord and Mom & Dad, they are calling you. You truly belong in heaven. Thank you, Hospice of the Valley, for all your love & support. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM with visitation 1 hour prior on Monday, August 27, 2007 at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ with graveside service to follow at St. Francis Cemetery in Phoenix, AZ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, AZ 85014.
Eugenia Franch
August 20, 2007
Evelyn M. Hatfield
August 16, 2007
Evelyn M. Hatfield, 95, passed away August 16, 2007. She was survived by her daughters, Sandra Shelley, Pat Berger, Bonnie Todd; grandchildren, great grandchildren and her sister Margaret Smith. Visitation will be 4-6 PM Monday, August 20, 2007 at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Interment will be in Indianapolis, IN.
Katherine Brundage
August 14, 2007
Ellen Elizabeth Scanlan
August 14, 2007
Ellen Elizabeth Scanlan, 89, of Peoria, AZ passed away August 14, 2007. Born in Peoria, Illinois, she was a seamstress and moved to Arizona 32 years ago. A member of St. Joachim & St. Anne Catholic Church, she is survived by her sons Jim Scanlan and wife Diana and Thomas F. Scanlan III and wife Margaret; brother Bill Robinson and wife Lorraine; sister Nancy Nieman; grandchildren Susan, James, Cynthia, Ellen, Brian, and Jennifer and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband Thomas Scanlan Jr. in 1999. Visitation 9-10 AM with wake at 9:30 AM Saturday, August 18, 2007 at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave. Funeral mass will follow at 10:30 AM at St. Joachim & St. Anne Catholic Church, 11625 N. 111th Ave., Sun City, AZ.