Obituaries

Robert Serynek

Robert Serynek

Mar 5, 2014

Robert William Serynek, 47, entered Heaven on March 1, 2014. He was born Jan. 31, 1967 in Fort Belvoir, VA to Henry Jr. & Marie Serynek. He lived in Maui, Hawaii for 25 years before moving to Sun City in 1991, also living in Pinetop, AZ for 5 years. Robert’s life was tragically ended early due to an auto accident....

Troy Buck

Troy Buck

Feb 28, 2014

Troy Buck, 100, of Youngtown, AZ passed away Feb. 24, 2014. Born in Dallas, TX, Mr. Buck resided in Arizona since 1949. He retired from Sears & Roebuck after 25 years as a television technician. He was a member of Tempe, Eastside and West Olive Church of Christ where he was very active. Mr. Buck was preceded in death by...

George Prill

George Prill

Feb 27, 2014

85, of Sun City passed away February 24, 2014. Survivors include his wife Jean. Visitation will be held 3-5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel. He will be laid to rest at Michigan Memorial Cemetery in Flat Rock, Michigan.

Clayton Veesart

Clayton Veesart

Feb 24, 2014

86 of Sun City, Arizona passed away on Friday, February 21, 2014. Clay is survived by his daughter, Debra Berkheimer; granddaughter, Amy Berkheimer; son-in-law, Terry Berkheimer, and his brother, Michael Veesart. Clayton was born on March 18, 1927 in Barberton, Ohio. He graduated from Medina High School where he played the trumpet in their band and was also one of...

Monte McDonald

Monte McDonald

Feb 24, 2014

In Loving Memory of Monte Dell McDonald who went to our Lord on February 16, 2014 at 79 years of age. Monte was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She retired from a career at American Express after approximately 30 years of service and continued to stay active in gardening and caring for her home and family. Her husband of...

James Alfano

James Alfano

Feb 20, 2014

80, of Sun City, AZ passed away Feb. 19, 2014. He was born in Chicago, IL to James & Clara Alfano. He served in the U.S. Army (Korea) and worked as a Police Officer retiring to Sun City in 2004. Survivors include his wife of 38 years Jean; son Joey Alfano; daughter Tammy (Don) Rizzi; brother Albert (Dorothy) Alfano; niece...

Philomena Stephens

Philomena Stephens

Feb 19, 2014

Philomena Stephens died at her home in Sun City West on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. Philomena was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward Stephens. Philomena lived in Sun City West for over 20 years and was a proud member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. Philomena was born in Bailieborough, County Cavan, Ireland and emigrated to Chicago, Illinois...

Ronald Lind

Ronald Lind

Feb 19, 2014

82, of Sun City, passed away suddenly on Feb. 14, 2014, after celebrating his 61st wedding anniversary with his wife Alyce and friends at dinner. He was born in Chicago, IL on May 21, 1931. He had a very successful career in insurance for 45 years, retiring in 1997 to Sun City. He proudly served in the Marine Corps serving...

Matthew Nedella

Matthew Nedella

Feb 7, 2014

87, of Sun City, passed away Feb. 4, 2014. Matthew was born in Selfridge, North Dakota on Dec. 28, 1926 one of thirteen children born to George and Mathilda Nedella. He was preceded in death by his parents and nine of his siblings. Surviving family members include his wife of 63 years Esther, sons Lynn and Rick, daughter Tana (Robert)...

Gregory Neese

Gregory Neese

Feb 7, 2014

Gregory Allen Neese, 58, devoted son, husband, father & grandfather entered Heaven on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Greg loved his family and friends. He married his high school sweetheart Karen Vaughn on February 14, 1975. Greg was Asst. Director of Maintenance for Dysart School District for 15 years and 10 years for the Osborne School District. He fought a long...

Ubelialdo Oliveres

Ubelialdo Oliveres

Feb 7, 2014

Ubelialdo (Bill) Oliveres, 59, of El Mirage passed away on January 30, 2014. Bill was born in Alamo, Texas on September 5, 1954. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Segrario Oliveres. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Cindy Gentry Oliveres. He is also survived by 2 sons, 5 grandchildren, 1 sister and 1 brother. Bill...

Patricia Carrillo

Patricia Carrillo

Feb 6, 2014

65, passed away February 3, 2014. An Arizona native, Patrica was born in Glendale, Arizona to Andreas and Macaria Carrillo. Surviving family members include her sons, Jonathan, Jason and Lawrence Ramon; brothers Tony sisters Phyllis, Rocha, Andrea and Lucy and 7 grandchildren. Visitation will be 8:00-10:00 a.m., Monday, February 10, 2014 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center with funeral mass...

Lucille Ceseri

Lucille Ceseri

Feb 5, 2014

Lucille M. Ceseri, Surprise, Arizona, passed away January 23, 2014, at the age of 84, with her feisty character and determined spirit guiding her clear intentions for passing—quickly, peacefully without prolonged pain and suffering-- leaving a full life behind and many who loved her deeply. An adventurous Sagittarius, she was a native New Yorker with attitude to the end, moved...

Earl Shucart

Earl Shucart

Feb 4, 2014

Earl W. Shucart, 89, of Surprise, Arizona passed away January 31, 2014. Mr. Shucart was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II. A retired jeweler, he moved to Arizona in 1991 from Massachusetts. Survivors include his wife Jacqueline; children, Judith, Cheryl, Andrea, Jeffrey, David and Melissa; 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Private...

Kathleen Brasseur

Kathleen Brasseur

Feb 4, 2014

Kathleen Marie Brasseur, 48 passed away February 1, 2014. Kathleen was born in LaPorte, Indiana. She is survived by her parents Al & Lorellie Grott, son Nicholas Brasseur, brothers Matthew & Douglas Grott, sister Patricia Hayward and 10 nieces and nephews. Memorial services with reception will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 17, 2014 at Menke Funeral & Cremation...

Lt. Joe Dean Schneider, USAF Retired

Lt. Joe Dean Schneider, USAF Retired

Jan 29, 2014

85, of Waddell, Arizona passed away January 28, 2014 in Goodyear, Arizona. Born in Liberal, Kansas, Joe was a US Air Force veteran and retiree. He moved to Arizona in 1996 from New Mexico. Survivors include his wife Mary and sons Mark and Roger and their families. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday,...

Martha Trujillo

Martha Trujillo

Jan 24, 2014

Martha “Lois” Trujillo, 72, of Sun City passed away January 23, 2014. Lois was one of six children born to Walter & Katherine Wright in Stanton, TN. The Wright family moved to Arizona in 1949, settling as a pioneer family in Peoria, AZ where Lois attended school in the original 1 room school house that is now a historical museum....

Jean Longley

Jean Longley

Jan 23, 2014

PEORIA, Ariz./MADISON - Jean Alice Longley, age 91, died peacefully on January 6, 2014 at The Forum in Peoria, Arizona. She was born on June 1, 1922 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, the oldest child of Judge Burt and Amelia Larkin. She graduated from Two Rivers High School in 1940, attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison and graduated from Holy...

George Klenner, Sr.

George Klenner, Sr.

Jan 23, 2014

89, of Sun City, Arizona met his reward on January 22, 2014. Born in Johnstown, PA, on January 26, 1924, to Clement and Marie Klenner. Preceded in death by his wife Ruby “Dolly” Klenner, son James Klenner and daughter Elaine Ratliff. Survived by his children Nora Bloomquist, Mildred Franks, George Klenner, Charles Klenner and Mark Klenner; his sister Mildred Sakel,...

Myron Fountain

Myron Fountain

Jan 22, 2014

90, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away January 16, 2014. Mr. Fountain was born in Trenton, Michigan and is a U.S. Army WW II veteran. A retired boilermaker, he moved to Arizona in 2003 from California. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion and VFW. He is survived by his wife Gloria and children Vicki Laura, Camille...