Obituaries

Carolyn Rohlfsen

Carolyn Rohlfsen

Dec 11, 2008

Carolyn M. Rohlfsen, 96 of Peoria, passed away December 11, 2008. Private family arrangements were made.

Donald Kenneth McIntosh

Donald Kenneth McIntosh

Dec 10, 2008

Donald K. McIntosh, 87 of Sun City, Passed away Dec. 10, 2008. He served during WWII and was a ticket agent for Northwest Airlines for a number of years. Private arrangments were made.

Helen Cardelli

Helen Cardelli

Dec 10, 2008

Helen G. Cardelli, 85, of Sun City passed away December 10, 2008. Helen moved to Arizona 32 years ago from Illinois and was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Gene Cardelli; children Gene Cardelli, Jr. Jane and Pamela Cardelli-Kelly Tom; brother Raymond Meath Dale; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Private family services will be...

Rosellen Doherty-Goonan

Rosellen Doherty-Goonan

Dec 9, 2008

Rosellen Doherty-Goonan's memorial mass will be held on Friday, January 23, 2009 at 11 am at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 15800 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ, with a reception to follow at the church. Rosellen passed away Dec. 9, 2008 in Sun City. Interment was in Hibbing, MN.

Karen Scione

Karen Scione

Dec 8, 2008

Karen Marie Scione, 57 of Buckeye, AZ passed away on December 8, 2008. Karen was born in 1951 in Winthrop, Mass. where she graduated from high school. Karen was a Pharmacy Tech and was active in retail sales for a number of years. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Femino. Karen leaves behind her mother Evelyn; her...

Juan Flores

Juan Flores

Dec 6, 2008

Juan Chavez Flores, 73, of Peoria passed away Dec. 6, 2008. He was born in Ejutla, Jalisco, Mexico and moved to Arizona in 1990 from California. He retired from St. Helens Catholic Church. An accomplished musician, Juan performed with Mariachi Tapatio. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Leticia; children Juan Ramon Flores Elvira, Jose Luis Flores, Anna...

Ann Neumeister

Ann Neumeister

Dec 6, 2008

Ann Cloud Neumeister passed away Dec. 6, 2008. Ann was born Oct. 5, 1914 in Houston, Texas and lived most of her early life with her father, Ralph Cloud, her mother, Anna Allen Cloud, and her two sisters, Virginia and Martha. She attended and graduated from Austin High School and attended the University of Texas at Austin. She married Roger...

Mary Hafeman

Mary Hafeman

Dec 5, 2008

Mary Anna Augusta Hafeman, 88 of Sun City, passed away Dec. 5, 2008. A graveside service will be held in Appleton, WI at a later date.

Ruth Gordon

Ruth Gordon

Dec 4, 2008

Ruth Gordon, 71 of Sun City, died December 4, 2008. She was born March 26, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA. She was married to Charles T. Gordon Sr for 51 years. She was a member of Fountain of Life Lutheran Church and involved in many church activities. She loved bowling, going to the movies, lunching with the Fab 5 ladies and...

James Dowd

James Dowd

Dec 4, 2008

James Robert Dowd, 71 of Sun City, passed away December 4, 2008. Born in Denver, Co, Mr. Dowd resided in Sun City since 1995. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the V.F.W. Post in Peoria, AZ. He retired from Graves/ANR Trucking in Kansas City, MO after 20 years. He is survived by his wife of...

James Turner

James Turner

Dec 4, 2008

James Turner, 79 of Surprise, passed away December 4, 2008. He was a sheet metal worker for the U.S. government and had served in the Navy during the Korean conflict. He is survived by his wife, Frances Turner. Private family arrangements have been made.

Robert Peterson

Robert Peterson

Dec 3, 2008

Robert Howard Peterson, 85, of Sun City passed away Dec. 3, 2008. Born June 10, 1923 in Omaha, Nebraska, he was a graduate of South High School in 1941 at the age of 18. He attended the University of Omaha in 1942 then to University of Minnesota until 1944 when he entered the Air Corps at Buckley Field, after 2...

David Quezada

David Quezada

Dec 2, 2008

David A. Quezada, 47, of Phoenix passed away December 2, 2008. An Arizona native, David worked as a retail clerk. Survivors include his brothers Ramiro Jr., Ruben, Steven, Richard, Samuel, Anthony, Benjamin & Frank Quezada; sisters Gloria Ortega, Christina Orabuena, Rosalie Quezada & Belinda Quezada and many loving nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 P.M., Monday,...

Madeline Racobs

Madeline Racobs

Nov 30, 2008

Madeline was born in Springfield, IL on 4/25/1921 to Nelle and Fred King. She was a resident of Sun City, AZ and died peacefully surrounded by family on November 30, 2008. Her life was devoted to her family and she is survived by five children, son Keith Goodman and his wife Estrellita of Las Vegas, NV; Dane Goodman and his...

Thomas Young

Thomas Young

Nov 28, 2008

THOMAS E. Tommy YOUNG Tommy, a Phoenix native, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2008, at home He was born on December 23, 1954. He is survived by his Mother, Eileen Young; Brothers, William D. Bill Young Pam, James A. Young, Nephew. Brandon M. Young, Kristianne. Aunt, Linda A. King, Step-mother, Mary J. Young, Uncles, A1 Ward and Doug Young,...

Robert Laugen

Robert Laugen

Nov 28, 2008

Robert C. Laugen, 82 of Peoria, passed away November 28, 2008. Born in Havre, MT, he served in during WWII and then went on to work in Aircraft Defense, finally retiring as a manager. He and his wife, Karolyn moved to Sun City from Washington in 1993. Robert is survived by his wife Karolyn; children Delvin Knutson, Rosanne Huitron, Dale...

Leona Swartz

Leona Swartz

Nov 28, 2008

Leona Faye Swartz, 80 of Sun City, passed away November 28, 2008. She was born May 23, 1928 in Newman Gove, IL to Oscar and Fairy Johnson. She was a teacher and later taught computers. She was married to William Swartz, and is survived by him, their children and grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 19,...

Merle Getten

Merle Getten

Nov 27, 2008

Merle Getten, 91, died November 27, 2008 at Hospice of the Valley. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota April 5, 1917 and was a graduate of University of Minnesota. Merle enlisted in the Marines and served in the South Pacific in World War II as a Captain. After discharge, he returned to Minneapolis to work for Red Owl Stores Inc....

Louis Scieszka

Louis Scieszka

Nov 26, 2008

Louis Scieszka, 70, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord at home surrounded by his family on November 26, 2008. Lou was born in Baltimore, MD on July 20, 1938. He is survived by his loving family, his sister Geri Farrier Walt, 3 children; brother Stosh Scieszka Judy, 2 children; 3 daughters Daphne Horger Edward, Sabrina Sellers Greg,...

Lowell Galey

Lowell Galey

Nov 26, 2008

Lowell Lloyd Galey March 12, 1934 - November 26, 2008 It is with great sadness that we let you know about Lowell's death. He passed away peacefully and suddenly. Thank-you to all the Friends and Family for the years of friendship and loving support. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Preceding him in death...