Mary Lou Brady
May 27, 2008
Mary Lou Brady, 76, of Glendale, AZ passed away May 27, 2008. Mary Lou was born March 26, 1932 in Bayville, Kentucky. She was an Arizona resident for over 38 years retiring from teaching in Bullhead City, AZ. She is survived by her daughters, Karen Hynes and Terri Brady; son-in-law Jim Hynes; sister-in-law Gloria Brotz; grandson Alex Hynes and great grandson Evan Hynes. Memorial Services to be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Donations in Mary Lou’s memory are suggested to the Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab, Utah 84741. www.bestfriends.org
Sieger Kwiatkowski, Jr.
May 26, 2008
Sieger “Zig” Kwiatkowski, Jr., 75, of Phoenix, AZ passed away early Monday morning, May 26, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. He was born September 1, 1932 in Paterson, NJ to Sieger and Lottie Kwiatkowski. The oldest of the family, and only son, he served in the US Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. On October 5, 1957, he married his best friend, Lorraine Gillis. Zig graduated from Montclair State College in 1954 with a BA, and in 1959 earned his Masters. He taught Chemistry and Physics at Fair Lawn High School until moving to Phoenix, AZ in 1966, where he began teaching at Moon Valley High School. When Apollo High School opened, Zig became the Dean of Students and Assistant Principal of Student Activities. He returned to Moon Valley High School several years later as the Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, where he remained until his retirement. Zig was very active in professional organizations. He is a lifetime member of N.E.A. as well as the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. Zig is the founding Father of the Arizona Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association AIAAA. He is also the 1st inductee of the AIAAA Hall of Fame. Sports was one of Zig’s main passions in life. He played high school and college basketball and baseball, being drafted by the New York Mets, New York Nets and the New York Yankees, but did not play due to knee injuries. Zig is an inductee of the Montclair State University Hall of Fame as well as a member of the Alumni Association. On the weekends you could always find him playing golf, baseball or tennis, or on the sidelines cheering on his grandchildren, his greatest joy. Zig is survived by his loving wife Lorraine, children Rick Cindy Kwiatkowski and Lisa John McMorrow, and sisters Florence Jim Dailey and Patricia Chuck Entrup. In addition, he leaves behind his precious grandchildren, Michael and Mark Kwiatkowski; and Deven, Kiera, Marina and Taryn McMorrow, as well as many nieces and nephews. Zig was loved by many and will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 30, 2008 at 2:00PM at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Avenue, Sun City. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Frank Lee
May 26, 2008
Frank Pop Lee, 78, of Sun City, AZ, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and lifelong friend to many, peacefully passed in his sleep on May 26, 2008. Pop was born February 1, 1930 in Waverly, Missouri. He grew up in Dallas, Texas and moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1961. He is preceded in death by his son James, and grandson Mike. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Ruth; five sons Ronnie Pattie, Chuck Randee, Glenn Monica, Gary Julie, Larry, and two daughters Rhonda Chris and Vicki Jerry; two sisters, Patsy Tom, and Donna Billy Joe; and a brother James “Jim” Glenda; 16 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Pop was an avid hunter, fisherman and a lover of the great outdoors. He began his career as a long haul truck driver in 1955, was the owner of El Camino Leasing and Lee Trucking. He served in the US Army from 1947 to 1949, and was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge #200 for 50 years. He will be remembered as the ultimate American Trucker, a loyal and steady mentor and friend to so many. Pop we thank you for your love, guidance, support and strength throughout the years. Your memory will live on forever each and every time we see an eighteen wheeler rolling down the highway. Memorial service will be held on Saturday May 31st at 11:00 AM with a reception immediately following, at the Menke Funeral home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave, Sun City, AZ.
Thelma Mary Shipley
May 25, 2008
Thelma Mary Shipley, born 12-11-20 in Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband, Ray of more than 50 years and her son Larry Shipley. Survived by her children, Shirley Docken Don, Dick Shipley, Kay Brinkley Bill, Bobbi Thomas Tim; 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchilden and her dear and loving friends, Johnny and Annie Torres. We as a family are grateful for all the Torres’ did for our mother. She was a mother by choice and many other things out of necessity. She owned a beauty salon, taught tailoring and lingerie for many fabric stores. She had her own tool belt and never waited for someone else to fix anything as she was very independent. She passed this on to her children. We will miss her. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 30, 2008 at Holy Cross Cemetery, 10045 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale, AZ.
Harold C. Duessel
May 22, 2008
Harold Duessel, a 21 year resident of Litchfield Park died on May 22, 2008. He was a veteran of 23 years in the US Navy and retired as LCDR. He worked for 15 years in International Finance for Combustion Engineering. He followed this career change by proudly volunteering on the Cityscape Commission for 12 years here in Litchfield Park. He leaves a wife, Mary Lou, and three sons: Peter, John and Andrew and 6 grandchildren. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at Menke Funeral Home Chapel, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ with burial at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.
John P. Schwarz
May 21, 2008
John P. Schwarz, 73, of Peoria, AZ passed away on May 21, 2008.
Survived by his wife, Marie, Daughter Mary Jo Ralph
of Phoenix, AZ, Daughter Theresa Peter & Grand-daughter Celeste
of Cleveland Hts, OH, & son Robert Allison of Countryside, IL. Sisters Ruth Meyer & Margaret Schwarz, brothers Gene deceased, Ted & Greg Schwarz.
A Memorial mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 5, 2008 at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic church, 9728 W. Palmeras Dr. Sun City, AZ with burial following at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Elizabeth Seton Church or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Roberta Mott Wehrfritz
May 19, 2008
Roberta Mott Wehrfritz, 5/17/11 – 5/19/08
Roberta Mott Wehrfritz, 97, departed this earth 5/19/08 to join her husband Henry in the hereafter with our Lord Jesus. Theirs was a love affair that spanned over 60 years. They met at Syracuse University, the town in which Roberta was born and raised. A Phi Mu sorority sister brought Henry to a dance as her date, but Henry took more of an interest in Roberta. They dated, fell in love, married, and began their lives together until WWII interrupted. Henry went off to war, but wrote her every day. The family is blessed to have these letters that Roberta kept. Thankfully, Henry and Roberta’s brother Hubert, returned from the war to set about getting on with their lives.
Henry had a long career as an investment analyst with Equitable Life in New York and Roberta and Henry made their home in Long Island. Her brother Hubert and his family lived in New Jersey and they shared holidays and family gatherings together. A few years after Henry’s retirement in 1974, Roberta and Henry moved to Sun City, AZ. Several years ago, they moved into the Royal Oaks Community where they both lived and were often seen holding hands, until Henry passed away in 2001 and Roberta carried on until this week. Two days before she died Roberta had a lovely 97th birthday party at Royal Oaks with her friends. No one knew it would be her last as her passing was sudden and blessedly quick from congestive heart failure.
She is survived by her brother, Hubert Mott of Jacksonville, FL; her niece Margaret Mott Watkins of Atlanta, GA, her niece Dr. Elaine Mott Urbina and her grand-niece Francesca of Cincinnati, OH as well as her dear friends.
Menke Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Henry and Roberta were long time members of Faith Presbyterian Church of Sun City, where there will be an interment service at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 29th in the Prayer Garden. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Faith Presbyterian Church, 16000 N. Del Webb Blvd. Sun City, AZ 85351.
Lawrence Lester Krantz
May 19, 2008
Ray G. Wallner
May 19, 2008
Ray G. Wallner, 85, a resident of Sun City for 12 years, passed away May 19, 2008. Mr. Wallner was born in Tappen, ND. Before retirement he was a teacher and coach for many years in North Dakota and Oregon. He loved bowling, fishing and camping in his spare time. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Alice; son Wayne Wallner Lori; preceded in death by son Clark Wallner in 2005; also surviving are his sister Beverly Wentz; grandchildren: Michael, Nathan, Matthew, Erin, Alison & Amanda; great grandchildren: Kaidee, Kaliee, Michael, Chancelor, Madeline, Jonathan, Austin & Danielle. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. with visitation 1 hour prior on Friday, May 23, 2008 at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 15630 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ. Donations are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1028 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006.
John Jack Conovaloff
May 17, 2008
John Jack Conovaloff, 88, a native of Arizona passed away May 17, 2008. He was one of the last remaining West Valley farmers in the Tolleson area. He graduated from Pendergast Elementary and Tolleson Union High Schools and attended Phoenix College.
He is survived by his wife Ann, Sister Anna Varonin, four children Andy, Elaine, Jack and Kathy Baghdanov, four grandchildren, His only two brothers Dan and Pete died before him. Before farming full time, John was a pilot and set a height record for a towed glider. During WWII he worked a McDonald Douglas in Santa Monica CA as the night supervisor, and was in charge of repairs for President F.D. Roosevelt’s plane now called Air Force One. He also served duty as a conscientious objector at Fort Huachuca, near Tucson, Arizona. Visitation will be today from 4- 6:00 P.M. at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N 103rd Ave. Sun City 1 block south of Grand Ave. Funeral Service and Interment will be in Los Angeles, CA. Contact Risher Montebello Mortuary for further information 323728-1261.