Mark Alonzo Van-Y
June 29, 2010
Mark Alonzo Van-Y, 57, of Peoria, AZ passed away June 25, 2010. Mark was born in Midland, Michigan and served 8 years in the US Navy. He moved to Arizona and was employed as a nuclear power plant electrician with APS since 1984. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Anne; children Mark A. Van-Y II (Karina), Aric Van-Y (Cathy), and Athena M. Van-Y (Don); brothers Lawrence, Lyle (Melanie), and Joseph; sisters Pamela Long (Gary) and Carole Pageau (Paul) and grandchildren Jewel & Riley Van-Y. Mark was preceded in death by his parents Alonzo & Doris and his brother Gregory Van-Y. Private family arrangements were made with Menke Funeral Home.
Elizabeth T. Barbieri
June 28, 2010
Elizabeth T. Barbieri, 86, of Peoria, AZ passed away June 26, 2010. Born March 28, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA, a retired secretary, she moved to Arizona in 1971 and was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Peoria. She was preceded in death by her husband Domenic Barbieri in 1990. Survivors include her brothers, Vincent (Mary), Frank, and Angelo Totaro; nephew James Totaro; nieces Mary Beth Difatta and Irene Burkovich and great nephew Antonio DiFatta. Visitation will be 2:00-4:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Funeral mass will be held at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, July 1, 2010 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 8615 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, AZ. Burial to follow at Sunland Memorial Park.
Norman Arthur Dixon
June 28, 2010
Norman “Norm” A. Dixon
Norm Dixon, age 78, of Peoria, AZ was called home to the Lord on June 25, 2010. Born in Muskegon, MI, he enlisted in the United States Army and served in the Korean War, where he received a battle wound. Awarded a Purple Heart, he was discharged and returned home. He enjoyed a long career as an engineer in the aerospace industry. He served as Secretary-Treasurer of the 24th Infantry Division Association. He was active in his church, and enjoyed a number of hobbies. His love of the desert southwest was a passion. His family, however, always remained his highest priority.
He is survived by his wife Dolores “Dodie” Dixon of Peoria, daughters Peggy VandeVoorde (of Milan, MI), Pamela Miller (of Munday, TX), Penny Schmiege (of Avondale, AZ), Patience Hoag (of Phoenix), and son John Dixon, also of Phoenix; as well as fourteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A viewing will be held at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave. in Sun City, AZ on Monday, June 28, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The funeral service will also be conducted at Menke Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 11:00 am, followed by a graveside service with full military honors at National Memorial Cemetery, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ. The family suggests that any memorials be sent to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #2135 (623)937-6196 in Norman Dixon’s memory.
Doris Reay Kiser
June 23, 2010
Doris Reay Kiser, 70, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away June 17, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. She and her husband Karl, were blessed with 32 years of marriage. Doris is survived by her husband Karl E. Kiser, her daughters Karen Weiss and Alice Stracener, along with three sisters, and four grandchildren. Services will be held at 1:30 P.M., Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, Arizona.
Judith Lee Stewart
June 23, 2010
Judith Lee (Smith) Stewart, 71, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away peacefully at her home on June 20, 2010. She was a medical secretary for the Mayo Clinic, and an avid quilter. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Judith was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Marguerite Smith, her brothers, Bob and Jack, and her sisters, Marvene and Annamae. She is survived by her husband, Charles Edward Stewart, children; Kottia Sue Spangler, William Edward Stewart and Charles Henderson Stewart (Christina), grandchildren; Caleb Darius Stewart, Andrew Cyrus Stewart, Macy Dylan Stewart, Danielle Dedloff, Jeffrey Wade Stewart, Austin Alden Stewart and Charles Cole Stewart. A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014, American Diabetes Association, 9034 N. 23rd Ave., #8, Phoenix, AZ 85021 or the Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265.
Eleanor B. Dougherty
June 23, 2010
Eleanor Bernadette Dougherty, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away on June 21, 2010. Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt – she touched the lives of many in her 100 years. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 14, 1909, to Anna and James Crenny. The second oldest of 13, she was known as “Sis” to her siblings. She married Frank Dougherty in 1941, and together they raised four children in Narberth and Bala Cynwyd. The family enjoyed many summers on the Jersey shore. Both her immediate and extended family knew her to be an outstanding cook and looked forward to her delicious Sunday dinners. In 1984, Eleanor and her husband moved to Arizona to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Frank passed away early in 1985. Demonstrating her quiet, yet enduring strength, Eleanor lived on her own for more than 20 years. A devout Catholic, she was a parishioner at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Scottsdale for many years. She was an avid reader, particularly of mystery novels, and a bit of a sports fan, cheering on the Arizona Diamondbacks and Phoenix Suns with her family. This past November, numerous family members and friends gathered from across the country to celebrate Eleanor’s 100th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Dougherty, and her youngest son, Harry. Eleanor is survived by her sister, Dorothy Crenny, her children, Janet Manes, Frank Dougherty and Bernadette Jorgenson, 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 25, 2010 at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., in Sun City, followed by a funeral mass at 11:30 a.m. at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 15800 N. Dell Webb Boulevard, Sun City. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament or the Knights of Columbus.
Christine Annette Crabtree
June 23, 2010
Christine Annette Crabtree, 29, of Phoenix, Arizona, went home to be with Jesus on June 16, 2010. Christine was born May 28, 1981 in Phoenix, Arizona. She is survived by her Parents Lonnie and Rhonda Crabtree, Brother Charlie Crabtree, Maternal Grandmother Sheryl Ziegler, and many loving family members. Christine actively participated in Alpha Group – Maureen’s Place. Services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at Pure Heart Christian Fellowship, 14240 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale, Arizona. The family suggests that donations be made to Phoenix Children’s Hospital, 2929 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016 or Alpha Group DTA, 11070 N. 24th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85029.
Mary Josephine Hayman
June 23, 2010
Mary Josephine Hayman, 100, of Phoenix, AZ passed away June 18, 2010 in Peoria, AZ. Private family services are to be held.
Lois Marie Bartley
June 16, 2010
LOIS MARIE BARTLEY
Prayers, Blessings, and Greetings to all.
It is with both sorrow and great joy that we wish to let you know that the Lord has called his beloved child, Lois Marie Bartley to spend the rest of eternity in the loving care of his arms.
Lois passed comfortably in her sleep in the early hours of Monday, June 7th. Her family was able to bring her home from the hospital on Saturday evening and enjoyed her love and quick wit all day Sunday.
Funeral arrangements were handled June 10, 2010 by Menke Funeral Home. 12420 N. 103rd Ave. Sun City, Arizona 85351. Phone (623) 979-6451.
The Reverend Greg Clemmons directed the service.
Lois is survived by her husband of 53 years, Bruce Jay Bartley, three sons; E. Jay, Michael Raymond, and Scott Arnold. Three daughter-in-laws ; Pauletta, Kelly and Beth and a sister Marjorie, 4 Grandchildren & 4 Great Grandchildren.
Your thoughts and prayers are welcome and all that is necessary as we celebrate the crown of life that our great and gracious God has given to Lois.
She will be greatly missed until we can join with her again in His Kingdom.
Louise P. Barry
June 15, 2010
Louise P. Barry
The matriarch of the Barry Family, Edna Louise Pigg Barry, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2010. Louise was the widow of Jess Edward Barry to whom she was married for 56 years. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Emily Barry of Peoria, AZ; son, Thomas Edward Barry of Surprise, AZ; brother, George Mack Pigg of Charlotte, NC; sister, Betty Pigg Hupp of Oak Island, NC, and grandchildren: Jess Edward Barry-Oliver, Lt. David Michael Barry, and Laura Elizabeth Barry. She was born April 9, 1926 in Union County, NC to Vernon McRoy and Edna Olive Moss Pigg. A private memorial service will be held by the family in Knoxville, Tennessee at Highland Memorial Cemetery.