Obituaries
Laurel McFerren
Aug 7, 2013
age 84, born December 22, 1928, in Kenesaw, Nebraska, died Tuesday, August 6, 2013 in Sun City, Arizona. He was a long-time resident of Hastings, Nebraska, before moving to Omaha, Nebraska, in 1969. He had resided in Sun City, Arizona, since 1996. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Roma I. McFerren (Christensen). Survivors include his...
Cosmo S. Dello
Aug 7, 2013
passed away on August 2, 2013 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born on February 7, 1940 in Ashtabula, OH to Salvadore and Jennie (DeGennaro) Dello. Cos grew up in Ashtabula. He graduated from St. John's High School in 1958, where he was named Herald of the Year. After high school, he graduated from Gannon University in Erie. He worked as...
Joseph Molino
Aug 6, 2013
of Hastings, PA and Peoria, AZ passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on August 5th, 2013 in Phoenix. He was a first generation American born in Hastings, PA to the late Pasquale and Rosa Molino. Joe was a member of the Naval Armed Forces and served in the Pacific during World War II. Upon returning to the States,...
Kenneth Forgia
Aug 1, 2013
October 9th, 1932-July 31st, 2013 Ken was born in Washita, Oklahoma, on October 9th, 1932. At three years old, the family moved to Arizona. He Graduated from Peoria High School in 1950 and married Elnora Lydic shortly thereafter. They were blessed with 4 children, Vivian, Kevin, David and Rodney, eight grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. After high school, Ken began working...
Marjorie Hinkle
Aug 1, 2013
88, of Peoria, Arizona passed away July 26, 2013. Marjorie was born in Detroit, Michigan and moved to Arizona in 1979 and retired from the medical field. Survivors include her sons, William and Tim; brother Richard; 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Visitation will be 9-11:30 a.m. with funeral services beginning at 11:30 a.m., Monday, August 5, 2013 at the...
Karl Gesky
Jul 30, 2013
73 of Peoria passed away on July 20, 2013. Karl moved to Arizona in 1978 from Gurnee, Ill. He is survived by his former wife and mother of his 3 beautiful daughters Suzy. Daughters Pamela 48, Teresa 47, and Belinda 44 as well as 2 wonderful grandchildren Joseph and Angela. He is survived as well by 2 brothers Wayne and...
Clarence Barrett
Jul 30, 2013
Ken was born November 1, 1942 in Stuttgart, Arkansas and passed away on July 28, 2013. Ken was a resident of Surprise, Arizona at the time of his passing. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed his friends and family and being part of a horseshoe pitching family. Ken is survived by his wife Ruthie of...
Lamar Ivery
Jul 25, 2013
68, of Surprise, Arizona passed away July 23, 2013. Mr. Ivery was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was a US Navy veteran. A retired utility operator, he moved to Arizona in 2005. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. with funeral service at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 29, 2013 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel. He will be laid to...
Marcella Oden
Jul 25, 2013
Marcella (Mars) Lovre Oden passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2013, in Peoria, AZ at the age of 90. Mars was born on November 18, 1922 in Sacred Heart, MN to Marcus and Clara Dosseth. After graduating from high school in Sacred Heart, Mars earned her degree in elementary education from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD. Mars took...
Elnora Forgia (Lydic)
Jul 24, 2013
81, July 18, 1932 – July 23,2013. Loving Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, and Great—Grandmother. Elnora was active in her Church, Community, and enjoyed being involved with family activities. We love you and will miss you. Memorial services to be held 6:30 p.m., Friday, July 26, 2013 at the Peoria Church of the Nazarene, 7717 W. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ 85381....
David Rock
Jul 24, 2013
81, of Glendale, Arizona passed away July 4, 2013. He was born in Seville, OH and moved to Arizona from Norton, Ohio in 1986. He was a US Army veteran and formerly worked fo the Oakcraft Cabinet Co. Survivors include his children and his companion Gladys Kirchoff. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at...
Pearline Pruitt
Jul 24, 2013
94, of Sun City, Arizona passed away July 16, 2013. Mrs. Pruitt was born in Madison, Georgia. Survivors include her daughter Norma Pruitt, son Melvin Pruitt, 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel with burial to follow at...
Angeline Robeck
Jul 23, 2013
Angeline R. Robeck, 92, of El Mirage, Arizona passed away July 18, 2013. Angeline was born December 7, 1920 in Roxbury, Wisconsin to Lawrence and Amelia Roelke. A retired office manager, she moved to Sun City, Arizona in 1995 from Glenview, Illinois. Survivors include her husband Leonard Robeck; son Brian Robeck; daughter Michelle Redfern; her sister Millie Kennedy and 4...
Dr. Henry Emmons
Jul 22, 2013
1924-2013 Ardath Emmons passed away on Saturday, July 20th, at his home in Sun City West, Arizona. Â He was born on March 12, 1924 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, son of Clarette and Lawrence J. Emmons. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Beth, and his five children, Larry, Craig, Chris, Kari and Wendy; seven grandchildren, and one...
Manny Martinez
Jul 18, 2013
72, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center. Manny was born on July 29, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Vino Martinez and Mary Martinez. Manny grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and graduated from high school. Manny had a career in the military starting in 1958, and at the age of 18 enlisted in the Army....
Bernard Wenzel
Jul 17, 2013
Bernard Luke Wenzel, our beloved husband, son, father and grandfather, passed away July 14, 2013. Born February 8, 1950 to William and Jean Wenzel, Bernie grew up in Beltsville, Maryland before joining the U.S. Air Force at age 18. While stationed at Luke Air Force Base, Bernie made frequent trips downtown to buy lunch at the Walgreens lunch counter with...
Gilbert Taylor
Jul 17, 2013
Gilbert Lyle Taylor 87, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2013 at Oroville Hospital in Oroville, Ca. Gilbert was born on August 30, 1925 in Lundsford, AK, to Robert L. and Jewel M. Lamb Taylor. Gilbert grew up in Lundsford, AK. He graduated from Bay High School 1943 in Bay, Arkansas. Gilbert had a long career in the military starting...
Reverend S. Nelson
Jul 16, 2013
November 24, 1916-July 15, 2013 Born in Chicago, Illinois, he was ordained to ministry in 1941. A 30 year Sun City resident, he served as the Chaplain at the Sun Valley Lodge 1982-1998. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elvera to whom he was married for 66 years. He is survived by his children, Edward and Nancy; 5...
Jerry Ray
Jul 16, 2013
78, of Peoria, Arizona passed away July 2, 2013. Mr. Ray was born in Williams, Oklahoma and was a US Air Force veteran and retiree. He was preceded in death by his wife Reiko. Survivors include his sister Ruby Libby and 3 nephews. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 9:30 a.m., Friday, July 19, 2013 at the...
Stanley Frederick
Jul 15, 2013
83, of Sun City, AZ passed away July 14, 2013. Mr. Frederick was born in Scranton, PA and was a US Navy veteran. A retired Asst. Manager of Research at Cornell University, he moved to Sun City in 1993 from Virginia. Survivors include his wife Lois; children Rickie, Derek (Debbie) and Kevin Frederick; brothers Bob (Laura), David, and Joseph (Cindy)...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
