Obituaries

Charles McKinney

Charles McKinney

Sep 28, 2011

Charles Clifford McKinney, 84, of Sun City, Arizona passed away Sept. 26, 2011. Born in Weippe, Idaho, Charles served in the US Navy. An account, he retired to Sun City in 1999 from Colorado. Survivors include his wife Wanda of Sun City; daughters Charlene Farwell (Randy) of Idaho and Carmen Beckman (Mike) of Florida. Memorial services are at 1:00 p.m.,...

Arthur Nickless

Arthur Nickless

Sep 27, 2011

Arthur H. Nickless died on September 25 at his home in Sun City West at the age of 88.  Born inBay City,Michiganand a graduate ofBay CityCentralHigh School, Mr. Nickless served as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force during World War II.  He had been married 60 years to Helen Marie Miller, who predeceased him in 2004. She...

Gerald Keck

Gerald Keck

Sep 27, 2011

Gerald Edwin Keck, 69, of Surprise, AZ, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 24, 2011.  A celebration of his life will be held at Calvary Chapel Surprise, 15610 W. Greenway Rd., Surprise, AZ, 85374 on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 4:00 PM.  He was born in Akron, Ohio, to Edwin F. and Ruth (Watson) Keck on...

Robert Painter

Robert Painter

Sep 26, 2011

Robert Painter, 84, formerly of Ballwin, MO, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2011.  He had lived in Arizona since 1996 to follow his love of golf.  He was a WWII veteran, a strong, loyal family man, and friend to many with a wonderful sense of humor.  He brought laughter and smiles wherever he went and was always willing to...

Richard Randa

Richard Randa

Sep 26, 2011

Richard, of Sun City, born February 18, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away September 24, 2011, at the age of 82.  He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Betty Jane (nee Krause); daughters Diane Wright (David) and Arlene Gilroy (Steven) both of California; grandchildren Dawn McKenna, Gilbert Wright, Karen Wright Bullock, and Kelly Dykstra; great-grandchildren Gavin McKenna,...

Theoline Schader

Theoline Schader

Sep 22, 2011

Theoline Rogers Schader passed away on Wednesday September 14, 2011in Peoria, Arizona at the age of 97.  She was born on July 23, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois to Frank and Bertha Rogers and moved with the family to Michigan at age five. Theo graduated from Hastings High School in Hastings Michigan.  She attended the University of Chicago and graduated from...

John "Jim" Wolschon

John "Jim" Wolschon

Sep 21, 2011

John James (Jim) Wolschon of Peoria, AZ passed away on September 19, 2011. He was born in Evanston, IL on April 9, 1920, grew up in Winnetka and lived in Wilmette until the family moved to Phoenix in 1973. Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Tess of 62 years, daughters Linda Bell (Ward), Peg Wolschon (Jim Lubniewski), Susie Barreca...

Vernon Hoeche

Vernon Hoeche

Sep 16, 2011

Vernon Hoeche, 93, of Sun City, Arizona passed away Sept. 15, 2011. Born December 3, 1917 in O’Fallon, Illinois. He served as Commander in the US Navy during WWII and the Korean war. One son John Wayne Hoeche (deceased) served in the Vietnam War. He was a retired Professor from Purdue University. Survived by his wife, Irene Hoeche, and daughter,...

John Kelly

John Kelly

Sep 15, 2011

John J Kelly Sr, 84, was born on September 4, 1927 in Ballyhaunis, Ireland. He is survived by brother Mick (Anne) Kelly; his children: John Kelly Jr, Kathleen Fox, Mary Eileen Kelly-Campos, Tom Kelly (Renee); grandchildren: Brendan Kelly, Niall (Stephanie), Brian and Delia Campos, Sean and Jennifer Kelly; former son-in-law, Francisco Campos; cousin Tom Monahan (Zulfyia) and son Adam; devoted...

Maxine Rosenberg

Maxine Rosenberg

Sep 15, 2011

Maxine C. Rosenberg, 100, of Sun City, Arizona passed away September 13, 2011 in Surprise, Arizona. Maxine was born in Bay City, Michigan. She worked as an accountant for an appliance company and moved to Arizona in 1977. Survivors include her daughters Arlee Love of Connecticut, Marcia Rosenberg of California and Sandra Thorne of Michigan; brother Richard Lipan of Michigan;...

Karl Kiser

Karl Kiser

Sep 14, 2011

Karl Kiser passed away September 11, 2011 in Sun City, AZ surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 83. Karl was born in Phoenix, AZ to Dewey & Beatrice Kiser. Karl was a US Navy veteran of WWII. He retired from Maricopa County. A history buff, Karl could tell some great stories. Karl is survived by his sister,...

John Coyne

John Coyne

Sep 9, 2011

John Bernard Coyne, 83, of Sun City West, Arizona passed away September 8, 2011. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 25, 1927. He was a US Navy veteran of WWII. A retired Police Officer, Village of Franklin Park, he was founder and first President of the Franklin Park Police Patrolment Assn., a retired member of F.O.B. #47 and...

Marvin Lundberg

Marvin Lundberg

Sep 7, 2011

Marvin Lundberg, 81, of Sun City, Arizona passed away September 5, 2011. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Sierra Winds, 17300 N. 88th Ave., Peoria, Arizona.

Willard DeMars

Willard DeMars

Sep 7, 2011

Willard Joseph DeMars, 95, of Sun City, Arizona passed away September 3, 2011. Born in Hassan Township, Minnesota, he was a WW II U.S. Navy veteran. A retired wholesale grocery manager, he moved to Sun City in 1976 and was a member of St. Clement of Rome Parish; life member of the American Legion Post #29 and the St. Clement...

David Overturf

David Overturf

Sep 6, 2011

In memory of David F. Overturf July 29, 1948 to August 29, 2011 63 years old, survived by daughter Ramona Russell of Sacramento, CA; son Nathan Overturf of Ft. Benning, GA U.S. Army; sisters Judy Rong of Manteca, CA & Kathy Bazaldua of Sun City, AZ. David was born in Stockton, CA and passed away in Sun City, AZ. David...

George O'Brien

George O'Brien

Aug 31, 2011

George Landis O'Brien, 62, of Sun City, AZ passed away August 29, 2011. George was born in Kenton, OH. An Arizona resident for the past 15 years, he worked as a business consultant. Survivors include his mother, Betty Lou O'Brien of Sun City, Arizona and his sister Virginia Russell. Private family arrangements have been made.

Herbert Robertson, Jr.

Herbert Robertson, Jr.

Aug 31, 2011

The Life of Herbert Lee Robertson, Jr. Sunrise: September 29, 1944 - Sunset: August 30, 2011 Herbert L. Robertson Jr. was born on September 29, 1944 to Phoebe (Edmundson) Robertson and the late Herbert L. Robertson, Sr. in Providence, Rhode Island. He is the oldest of three children. He was educated in the Public School Systems in Providence, Rhode Island....

Joann Choffy

Joann Choffy

Aug 30, 2011

Choffy, Joann M. passed away surrounded by her family on August 27, 2011 at the age of 49. Joann is survived by her daughter Melanie McLaughlin (Stephen McLaughlin), father Arthur Riendeau, brother James Riendeau (Lori Riendeau), and her favorite grandpups Henry, Lanie, and Cooper. Joann was a social worker who loved to help kids. It was her passion to give...

Kristell Brain

Kristell Brain

Aug 29, 2011

Kristell Dee Brain, 45, of El Mirage, Arizona passed away August 25, 2011. Kristell was born in Ridgecrest, California. She moved to Arizona in 1991 and was a Loan Adjustor for Wells Fargo. She is survived by her husband Tim; parents Donna and Byron Kinkennon; daughter Kaydee Lee and her brothers Scott and Tim. Memorial services for Kristell will be...

Mary Rottman

Mary Rottman

Aug 29, 2011

Mary Ann Rottman, 72, of El Mirage, Arizona passed away August 27, 2011 in Sun City, Arizona. Mary Ann was born in Newark, New Jersey. She was a retired Toll Collector from the New Jersey Highway Dept. and resided in Arizona for the past 3 years. Survivors include her daughter Dianna Rogers (Walter); son Eugene Rottman (Marisol); grandchildren Alicia &...