Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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