Obituaries

Paul See

Paul See

Feb 4, 2011

Paul D. See 11/3/1950 - 2/1/2011 The wisdom, generosity, and unique sense of humor of Paul See will be forever missed by his loving wife, Janice; his daughter, Kelly, Janice’s children, Robert (Kimberly and daughter, Harley) and Stacy; his parents, Paul Sr. and Helen; his sisters, Patty and Beverly; and a vast array of extended family, friends, and colleagues in...

Katherine Hirth

Katherine Hirth

Feb 2, 2011

Katherine Hirth born May 21, 1925 passed away on February 1, 2011. Katherine grew up in Glendale, AZ and graduated as a teacher from Arizona State University. Katherine and her husband Edwin B. Hirth II were married for 58 years and had four children. She was preceded in death by her husband, and son, Edwin B. Hirth III. She is...

Joyce Cornelius

Joyce Cornelius

Feb 1, 2011

Joyce E. Cornelius, 83, of Peoria, AZ passed away Jan. 31, 2011. Born in Moline, IL she received her B.S. in nursing from the University of Iowa. She retired to Sun City in 1998 and was an active member of St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband Lawrence L. Cornelius; daughter Linda Cornelius-Cambra; son Mike...

Francis Maloney

Francis Maloney

Jan 31, 2011

Francis C. Maloney of Sun City, AZ passed away January 28, 2011. He was born in Jamestown, NY on April 23, 1916 to Francis & Ida (Carlson) Maloney. On June 6, 1940 in Olean, NY he married Frances C. Sherburne his wife of 70 years who survives him. Also surviving are 3 children, Kathleen (Norman) Bolton of Sun City, AZ,...

Margaret Thomas

Margaret Thomas

Jan 31, 2011

Margaret “Margie” Thomas peacefully stepped into heaven January 29, 2011. She is dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Survived by son James Ornoski, daughter Dawn Porter (Brandon Porter Sr.); 4 grandsons, Joshua, Brandon Jr., Tyler & Dylan, 4 brothers, 2 sisters, 10 nieces and nephews: Preceded in death by son Donald Ornoski and her parents. Funeral service will be...

James P. Coffey

James P. Coffey

Jan 28, 2011

James (Jim) P. Coffey of Sun City, AZ passed away on Friday morning, January 28, 2011 of natural causes at the age of 92. James was 2nd generation Irish and the oldest of 5 children. He was born in Washington State, but spent most of his adult life in California. He graduated Loyola High School in Los Angeles and attended...

Robert Egert-Budik

Robert Egert-Budik

Jan 28, 2011

Robert Charles Egert-Budik left this world and his family on Friday, January 21, 2011. He battled lung and brain cancer and died a sweet peaceful death with his wife and family surrounding him. He was born on May 1, 1928 in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. He was a man of his word and a man of honor who loved his family...

Janet Sprague

Janet Sprague

Jan 25, 2011

Janet M. Sprague August 4, 1915 – January 23, 2011 Beloved wife, mother & grandmother. Janet will be missed by all who knew her. She was a lovely lady, always thinking of others first. A true sports fan, she will be remembered for her enthusiasm and love of sports. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Lawrence Edward Sprague, in 1989....

Lynne Tylee

Lynne Tylee

Jan 24, 2011

Lynne Marie Tylee of Phoenix, AZ and daughter of John and Carole Tylee of Canajoharie, NY passed away suddenly on January 18, 2011. Lynne is survived by her son Tyler Crosby, her parents and siblings Michael, Robert, John and Karen. There will be a memorial service Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 2pm in the Reformed Church on Front St. in...

William "Billy" Roller, Jr.

William "Billy" Roller, Jr.

Jan 24, 2011

Roller Jr., William O. "Billy" Born June 27, 1966 Died January 18, 2011. Survived by his parents Bill and Sue Roller, sisters Betsy Pasquale and Susan Ross (Michael) and nieces Kaitlin, Kari, Robbie and Brenna. Also survived by his wife Susanne and stepson Nick. Services will be held on January 27, 2011 at 4pm at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center...

Howard McMeekin

Howard McMeekin

Jan 17, 2011

Howard L. McMeekin, 67, of Glendale, Arizona passed away Jan. 13, 2011. Mr. McMeekin was born in Chicago, Illinois and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. An Arizona resident for 26 years, he worked as a truck driver. He was preceded in death by son Allan in 1992. Survivors include his children, Eugene McMeekin, Colette Kelly and Aimee McMeekin...

Mae Leatherman

Mae Leatherman

Jan 14, 2011

Mae Leatherman, 96, of Glendale, AZ passed away January 12, 2011. Mae was born in Shade, Kentucky and has been an Arizona resident for 45 years. She was preceded in death by her husband John Leatherman in 1979; 2 daughters Patricia Brehm & Myrna Turney and grandson Kip Bowser. Survivors include daughters, Judy Napier & Heaton, Rebecca N. Parker &...

Ruth Dodson

Ruth Dodson

Jan 12, 2011

Ruth F. Dodson, 92, of Sun City, Arizona passed away January 3, 2011. Ruth was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 26, 1918. An advertising artist for fashion print ads, she moved to Arizona in 1972 and worked for Goldwater's Dept Store (known at that time as Rhodes). After the stores closure in the valley, she free-lanced with every store...

Dorothy Graves

Dorothy Graves

Jan 12, 2011

Dorothy Mae Graves, 77, of Sun City, AZ passed away January 10, 2011. She was born February 25, 1933 in Glenmont, MD, and was an Arizona resident for 37 years. Dorothy Mae Graves lives in memory through her children, Michael W. Johnson (Lisa), Brigitte F. Serrano, Vicky Lynn Ortega (Bill) and William E. Graves (Mary); brother Richard W. Grimes; grandchildren...

Mary Tolmachoff

Mary Tolmachoff

Jan 12, 2011

Mary Ann (Bechkoff) Tolmachoff went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2011, where she will join her sons, David and Danny who preceded her in death. Mrs Tolmachoff is survived by her husband of 39 years, Dave and daughter, Nina Pavoggi (Don), as well as three grandchildren; Aaron, Natasha and Holly. Mary Ann’s family would like to extend...

Helen Sandi

Helen Sandi

Jan 11, 2011

Helen Sandi passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at the Woodmark Nursing Home in Sun City, AZ. The daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Irimie, Helen was bon in Alliance, Ohio, on April 8, 1919, and attended Alliance High School. There, in 1940, she married Jacob Sandi, her husband for 48 years, until his passing in 1988....

Adele Wallace Haverland

Adele Wallace Haverland

Jan 7, 2011

Adele Davis Wallace Haverland died peacefully on January 1, 2011 in Long Beach, California. Adele was born February 1, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in nearby Springfield. Adele and her husband, James Duncan Wallace, moved first to South Dakota, then to Lawton, Oklahoma and, finally Phoenix, Arizona, in service of James’ career as an educator. In 1984, Adele...

Gloria Lawton

Gloria Lawton

Jan 7, 2011

Gloria Lawton of Sun City, AZ passed away on the morning of January 1, 2011 at the young age of 84. Gloria was married to Norman Lawton Jr. for 64 years and rejoins him in spirit. She was born on September 13, 1926 in Coral Gables, FL. She moved to Arizona in 1961 from Pennsylvania to work and eventually retire...

Maire Lewis

Maire Lewis

Jan 7, 2011

Maire Agnes Lewis of Anthem passed away at home on January 3, 2011 with members of her family at her side. Maire was born in County Kerry, Ireland on May 23, 1928 to John and Hannah O’Connor, along with 5 brothers and 3 sisters. She immigrated to Boston, Mass. in 1947. She worked in the dressmaking field there and then...

Thai Blanchard

Thai Blanchard

Jan 5, 2011

Thai An (Vu) Zorn Blanchard 70, of Surprise, AZ passed away Jan. 1, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Despite this, she was full of energy and spirit, never failed to brighten the lives of those around her with her good humor, and inspired all with her outlook and determination. She is survived by her son Mark VanZorn and his wife...