Obituaries

Genevieve Flemming

Genevieve Flemming

Sep 8, 2010

Genevieve Marie (Lesnar) Flemming Genevieve Marie was born Oct 16, 1926 on the family farm near Grenville, SD to Pelegia (Pionk) and Bernard Lesnar. She passed away peacefully at her home in Peoria, Arizona surrounded by family on Sept 6, 2010. Viewing will be September 10, 2010, 5-7 PM Rosary to follow at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center 12420 N...

Margaret Hill

Margaret Hill

Sep 7, 2010

Margaret L. Hill, 76, of Sun City, Arizona passed away September 3, 2010. Margaret was born April 18, 1934 in Springfield, MO. She was a Registered Nurse for 54 years and came to Arizona in 1981 from New Jersey, moving to the Sun City community in 2001. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Phoenix Power...

Chief Sgt. Jim O. Thomas

Chief Sgt. Jim O. Thomas

Sep 7, 2010

Chief Master Sergeant Jim O. Thomas, Ret. USAF, age 71, of Surprise, AZ passed away September 3, 2010 in Sun City West, AZ. Born in Drumright, Oklahoma, he graduated from Drumright High School, Class of 1957. He was a retired Chief Master Sergeant, serving 33 years in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Thomas is preceded in death by his parents,...

John Angell

John Angell

Sep 3, 2010

John Thomas Angell 7/14/45 - 9/1/10 "Not all who wander are lost" Devoted husband, proud father, and adoring grandfather. John and his wife of 41 years Cherilyn raised 3 boys (Chris, Scott & Cody) thru hard work, strong values and unquestionable love. John's dedication extended beyond his family to 35+ years in the automotive industry where he was respected by...

Tommy Garner

Tommy Garner

Sep 2, 2010

Tommy Edward Garner, 73, of Litchfield Park, AZ passed away August 27, 2010. Tommy was born Jun 26, 1937 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Earl & Helen Garner. He moved to Arizona in 1957 from Florida and worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Survivors include his wife Bobbie L. Garner; daughter Carla Gayle Garner and son Glen Edward Garner. Funeral...

Anthony Bernatowicz, Jr.

Anthony Bernatowicz, Jr.

Sep 1, 2010

Anthony Richard Bernatowicz, Jr., 83, of Sun City, Arizona passed away August 31, 2010. Anthony was born in Chicago, Illinois and he served his country in the US Army. He moved to Arizona in 1959 from Illinois and was a Project Manager. Survivors include his wife Mattie; children Sharon Allen, Anthony R. Bernatowicz, Miranda Eversole and Floyd DeWayne Prince; 2...

Howard Bell Jr.

Howard Bell Jr.

Aug 31, 2010

Howard (Bud) G. Bell, Jr., of Peoria, AZ, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2010. Bud was born in Los Angeles, CA on December 5, 1931. He was raised in San Diego, CA and lived there until he joined the U.S. Navy in March 1951. After his discharge in March 1955, he went to Santa Monica City College and then...

Barbara Mantis

Barbara Mantis

Aug 31, 2010

Barbara J. Mantis of Sun City, AZ died August 29, 2010. She was born August 4, 1927 in Detroit, MI to the late Jean & Walter Mantis. She was a graduate of St. Mary of the Woods College and retired from Michigan Bell Telephone Co. She is survived by her friend of many years, Sandra C. Bloss and several cousins....

Richard Nemec

Richard Nemec

Aug 30, 2010

Richard J. Nemec Born May 17, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of James and Theresa Nemec. He moved to Arizona in 1974 and worked for Griffith Laboratories for 11 years, as the Mechanical Division Manager. He later was a real estate agent for 12 years here in the valley. He leaves behind his life partner Susan Waldo. Two daughters:...

Peter Stretz

Peter Stretz

Aug 30, 2010

Stretz, Peter Joseph Of Sun City West, AZ Passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Ramona for the last ten years, and predeceased by his first wife Margaret Rose(1999). Cherished father of Penny (Alex) Connolly of Ontario, and David (Patricia) Stretz of Alberta, step-father of Patricia Ortloff...

Marie Bradshaw

Marie Bradshaw

Aug 27, 2010

Marie Bradshaw, born in 1925, in Minneapolis, MN, entered into peace and rest on August 26, 2010. Preceding her in death are her husband, Roy S. Bradshaw, daughter, Laurona Conduff, her parents, John and Cecilia Mansur, and her sister, Charlotte Smith. She is survived by her children, Darrell, Cecilia, Risë, Roy and Lewis, 15 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren, and her...

Raymond Chiaro

Raymond Chiaro

Aug 26, 2010

Raymond Chiaro 91 of Sun City, AZ passed away peacefully on August 25, 2010 due to complications of a heart attack. He is survived by his wife Anne of 46 years, his children, grandchildren and extended family. Born August 23, 1919 in Chicago, IL. He served in US 5th Army Air Corps, where he earned the rank of Staff Sargent....

John Gibson

John Gibson

Aug 24, 2010

John M. Gibson – Feb. 6, 1923 – Aug. 24, 2010. Born in Perth, Ontario, Canada to parents James & Martha Irene (Chaplin) Gibson. He was preceded by parents, and brother Alfred Gibson. Also preceded by wife Elenore mother of his surviving children, Kathleen (Gibson) Oster & husband Lorne and David Gibson & wife Beverly. 6 grandchildren and 2 great...

Margaret Poston

Margaret Poston

Aug 20, 2010

Margaret Poston, 85, of Sun City, AZ passed away August 20, 2010. She was born March 6, 1925 in Jellico, Tennessee. Margaret moved to Sun City in 1994 from Kentucky where she was a member of the Sovereign Grace Baptist Church in White Plains. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Paul in 2006. Survivors include...

Madonna Wasielewski

Madonna Wasielewski

Aug 20, 2010

Madonna L. Wasielewski, 76, of Sun City, AZ passed away August 18, 2010. Mrs. Wasielewski was born in Toledo, OH. A retired office manager, she moved to Sun City in 1991 and was active at the Oakmont Ceramics Club. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Walter; daughter Karen Flatoff (Michael); sons Lawrence (Sandi), Norman (Teresa) and Greggory...

Robert Peterson

Robert Peterson

Aug 18, 2010

Robert B. Peterson, 85, of Sun City, AZ passed away August 16, 2010. Robert was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois and served his country in the US Navy. A retired salesman, he moved to Sun City in 2000 from California. He was a member of St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church where he was also and usher, Elks Lodge and...

Elizabeth Wiist Plylar

Elizabeth Wiist Plylar

Aug 16, 2010

Elizabeth Ann Wiist Plylar, 88, passed away on August 2, 2010 at the Odyssey (hospice) inpatient house in Peoria, AZ. Elizabeth Ann was a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker. She loved music and she enjoyed helping others. Her positive personality and her optimistic spirit gave hope and encouragement to all who knew her. She is survived by her only son...

Marcelene Kruegel

Marcelene Kruegel

Aug 9, 2010

Marcelene was born February 26, 1928 in Austin, Minnesota. She married the love of her life, Dean, on November 6, 1948 and they enjoyed 61 wonderful years together. She was deeply loved, and will be greatly missed by her husband Dean; Her children Kathy Buzza (Jim), Sandra Rios (Fred) and John Kruegel (Jody); Grandsons Aaron Buzza, Colin Buzza, Marco Rios,...

Patricia Zielinski

Patricia Zielinski

Aug 9, 2010

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Patricia Jane Zielinski, age 78, of Sun City, AZ, passed away on August 5, 2010. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on February 12, 1931. She married the love of her life, William J. Zielinski Jr., in March of 1951. They have been together nearly 60 years raising 5 beautiful children, 12...

Lois Stofko

Lois Stofko

Aug 6, 2010

Lois Louise Stofko, 93, of Sun City & Sedona, Arizona passed away August 4, 2010. Born in Whiting, IN, Lois was a graduate of Indiana State University where she held many school offices including class president. A school teacher for 45 years, she retired from the Gary, IN school district moving to Arizona in 1972 where she continued teaching until...