Obituaries

Lee Allen Madison

Lee Allen Madison

Sep 26, 2025

Lee Allen Madison, a loving husband, devoted father, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, in Peoria, Arizona, at the age of 85. Born on May 11, 1940, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Lee lived life filled with love, laughter, and an unwavering devotion to his family and faith.

Lee's journey began with a deep commitment to service, as he...

Stephen Charles Stefl

Stephen Charles Stefl

Aug 12, 2025

Stephen Charles Stefl, age 77, of Peoria, AZ, passed away on August 12, 2025.

Born on January 4th 1948 in Milwaukee, WI, Stephen married Linda when they were both young and he fathered 5 children, Betty Ann, Scott, Adam, David and Joel and later after divorcing his wife of 10 years, met his next life partner David Frieberg and went on...

Theresa Marie Janousek

Theresa Marie Janousek

Sep 26, 2025

Obituary for Theresa (Terry) Janousek

Theresa Marie (Ortega) Janousek (Terry, “Little T”), 65, was born on October 11, 1959, in Tucson, Arizona, to George and Teresa Ortega. The fifth of seven children, Terry grew up in a large and loving family. She cherished her childhood in Tucson, attending St. John’s Catholic School and graduating from Sunnyside High School, where she played...

Michael Arthur Wittmann

Michael Arthur Wittmann

Sep 14, 2025

Michael Arthur Wittmann, 75, died peacefully at his home in Peoria, AZ, on September 14, 2025.

Mike was born June 12, 1950, in West Bend, Wisconsin, to Ludwig and Amelia Wittmann. He graduated from West Bend High School in 1968 and obtained a business degree from UW-Whitewater. He moved to the Chicago, IL area, where he began working for Amity Leather...

Janet Lee Wittmann

Janet Lee Wittmann

Sep 11, 2025

Janet L. Wittmann Obituary

Janet L. Wittmann (nee Schiefelbein), age 74, of Peoria, Arizona, peacefully passed away in the early morning of September 11, 2025.

Janet was born on June 13, 1951, in Lombard, Illinois, to Ralph and Shirley Schiefelbein. She married Michael A. Wittmann on September 30, 1978. For 30 years, Janet worked as an executive assistant at Nalco Chemical Company....

Gregory Joseph Jakubowski

Gregory Joseph Jakubowski

Sep 6, 2025

It is with a mix of fondness and celebration that we remember Gregory Joseph Jakubowski, who graced the world with his presence from August 15, 1977, until September 6, 2025. Born in the sunny metropolis of Phoenix, Arizona, Greg was a vibrant soul known for his warm personality and infectious sense of humor. He touched the lives of many, leaving...

Betty Frances Hassler

Betty Frances Hassler

Sep 6, 2025

Betty Frances (Breiten) Hassler

Betty Frances Hassler, 82, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away on September 5, 2025.

Born on October 5, 1942, in Tacoma, Washington, Betty was the daughter of Thomas Breiten and

Jean (Neilson) Breiten. She was a proud graduate of Stadium High School's class of 1960 and

maintained lifelong friendships with her classmates, enjoying many reunions over the years.

Betty continued her...

Kenneth Albert Wagner

Kenneth Albert Wagner

Sep 6, 2025

Kenneth Wagner, born on July 26, 1936, in Cudahy, Wisconsin, to Earl and Mary Wagner, married Charlene Wehrman on November 23, 1957. Their union lasted until Charlene’s passing in 2022. They welcomed their first son, Mark, in 1959, followed by Kurt in 1960. Throughout their lives, Ken and Charlene resided in various states, including Wisconsin, Arkansas, Colorado, and Arizona, before...

Noe Hernandez Arias

Noe Hernandez Arias

Sep 4, 2025

Con profundo pesar, pero también con gran gratitud por su legado de amor, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Noé Hernández Arias, quien nació el 15 de octubre de 1949 y descansó en paz el 4 de septiembre de 2025.

Noé fue un esposo, padre, abuelo, hermano, y amigo lleno de amor, generosidad y alegría. Su vida estuvo marcada por la dedicación a...

Rina Rae Andrea

Rina Rae Andrea

Sep 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rina Rae Vinzani Andrea, a cherished educator and beloved member of her community, who departed this world on September 4, 2025, in Sun City, Arizona, at the age of 84. Born on September 16, 1940, in Gary, Indiana, Rina led a remarkable life marked by love, laughter, and an...

Evelyn Kathleen Turner

Evelyn Kathleen Turner

Sep 1, 2025

The obituary is still being written by the family and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Please check back soon. 

William E Morgan

William E Morgan

Aug 27, 2025

William E. Morgan

December 20, 1963 - August 27, 2025

William (Billy) E. Morgan was born to his birth mother, Mary Lepage, in Phoenix, Arizona. He is survived by his father, Luther Morgan and mother, Nancy Morgan.

Billy had three brothers and one sister: Danny Morgan, Nick (little nicky) Morgan, Shawn Willbanks and Britt Brunke. Billy was blessed with a son, Timothy Oster...

Samuel Stewart Lee

Samuel Stewart Lee

Aug 26, 2025

Samuel Stewart Lee passed away on August 26, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

He leaves behind his parents Ivy and Robert Downard, siblings Allen Downard, Susan Soloman Tammy Jarrett, and son Brice Lee. He was born in Northwest Hospital in Glendale, Arizona on December 19, 1964. He graduated from Glendale High School. He lived briefly in Utah meeting his first wife and...

Daniel Francis Amodeo

Daniel Francis Amodeo

Aug 23, 2025

“‘Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your name, your kingdom come,your will be done,on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts,as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from the evil .

Jesusa B Rubal

Jesusa B Rubal

Aug 9, 2025

Jesusa "Susie" Banda Rubal of Sun City, AZ, 83, passed away early Saturday, August 9, 2025. Born September 8, 1941, Susie was a devoted wife, step-mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Born in Inverness, Mississippi, Susie spent much of her life in Arizona, where she raised her three children. As a young mother, she and her young family traveled throughout the Southwest as...

Diana Lynne Lawson

Diana Lynne Lawson

Aug 8, 2025

Diana Lynne Lawson went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the age of 71. Those there to welcome her include her grandparents Martin and Margrita Reagan, mother Virginia Peck, uncle Tom Reagan, aunt Mary, and sister-in-law Lesley Adams. She is survived by her father, Louis; her husband of 42 years, Peter; her children, James...

Michele Lee Meyer

Michele Lee Meyer

Aug 7, 2025

Michele Lee Meyer, born on March 21, 1951, in Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on August 7, 2025, in Surprise, Arizona, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, whose warmth and spirit touched the lives of many.

Michele built a successful career in banking, ultimately retiring as a loan officer...

Shelby Dianne Drushel

Shelby Dianne Drushel

Aug 3, 2025

Shelby Dianne Drushel, 28 went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, Shelby grew up in Glendale, where she attended Glendale High School. She pursued her passion for creativity and education at Grand Canyon University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Design and a Master’s in Education. It was there she formed lifelong...

Delfina Anne Kunz

Delfina Anne Kunz

Aug 2, 2025

Delfina A. Kunz passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, surrounded by family. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Fred; children Douglas (Leslie), Andrew (Karen), Eric, and Karen; six grandchildren-Ryan, Anna, Justin, Tyler, Jessica, and Griffin; her sisters Patricia O’Connell and Marina Tiano (Louis), and brother Steven diGirolamo (Christine Smith). She was predeceased by her parents, Fred...

Marcia C Lee

Marcia C Lee

Jul 29, 2025

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Marcia Cassel Lee, who passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, in Sun City West, Arizona.

Marcia was born on September 5 in Oakland, California, to Presha and Bruce Rains. She spent her early childhood in California before moving...