Archives for March 2015

August 2, 1915 - March 21, 2015 Louise Bates, Sun City piano accompanist passed away at Hospice of the Valley.  She is survived by 3 children, 15 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild. Louise has been associated with music since the age of seven when she began piano lessons with the Sisters of St. Francis teaching order in Irvington, Indiana.  She attended St. Mary's Academy in Indianapolis and was awarded a 1 year scholarship to St. Francis Normal School, ... Continue Reading

Joseph L. Byard, 74, went home to be with his Lord, while he was visiting family in Arizona, Wednesday, March 18, 2015. He was born March 8, 1941 in Glendale, West Virginia, a son of Howard and Jennette Byard. Joe was a charter member of Journey Christian Church.  He was retired from Packard Electric after 40 years of service. Aside from the Lord, his greatest joy was his wife, children, grandchildren and great grand-daughter.  He enjoyed walking outdoors and visiting with friends along the ... Continue Reading

Irene P. Krzystofczyk, age 99, passed away at home on Friday, March 6th, surrounded by her family.  She is preceded in death by husband Ben, son Bob (Judy).  She is survived by sons Ron (Diane), George (Dolores), Andy (Dori) and daughters Helen (Bob) Shallenberger, Theresa Sienko, Elaine Hopkins, Karen (Keith) Watt, 23 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. She enjoyed TV game shows, Bingo, Scrabble and playing Bejeweled on her laptop. Viewing Wednesday, March 11th 5-8 pm with Rosary at 7:00 ... Continue Reading

Judith Ann Crouch Butler of Peoria, Arizona, passed away on February 13, 2015, at age 73. Judy was born in Phoenix on May 29, 1941 and grew up in Glendale. She met her future husband, Nelson Butler in 2nd grade at Glendale Elementary. In 4th grade, Judy told her mother she planned to marry Nelson, although they didn't begin dating until students at Glendale High. Judy and Nelson went on to attend the University of Arizona where she pledged Gamma Phi Beta sorority and graduated with a teaching ... Continue Reading

Rev. Howard J. Landes died peacefully at the Inn at Amethyst on February 26, 2015 in Peoria AZ at the age of 82. Howard is survived by his wife, Wanda M. Landes; and his children and their families, Bruce and Roxanne Landes of Phoenix AZ, Dean and Monica, Logan and his wife Lydia and Taylor Landes of Fountaintown IN, and Alan and Vicki, Tiffany, Cassie and Joshua Landes of Niagara Falls NY. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra Landes and grandson, Andrew Landes. Howard was born ... Continue Reading