Obituaries

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,...

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...

Nov 26, 2008

James C. Charlson, 89 of Peoria, passed away November 26, 2008. He was a retired High School teacher, and had served in the Army during WWII. Mr. Charlson is survived by his wife, Inez; step-sons John and David Williams; brother Roger Charlson; 2 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery...

Nov 24, 2008

Susan Ann Rabensteiner Flamm was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 24, 2008. Susan was born on December 12, 1948 at Southern Baptist Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana, and died at the Sherman Hospice House, Hospice of the Valley, on the campus of Mayo Clinic Hospital, in Phoenix, Arizona. Susan was predeceased...

Nov 22, 2008

Ruby Frances Murphy died peacefully November 22, 2008. She was born September 18, 1915 in Allerton, IL, the daughter of Simon and Frances Blacker. For many years she lived in Ogden, IL. She is survived by children, Barbara Hunter and Patricia Meyer, 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Her husband, Dennis Murphy, and son, Richard, preceded her in death. Funeral...

Nov 21, 2008

Nov 19, 2008

Christopher Leigh Garcia, 29, of Phoenix passed away November 19, 2008. Born November 1, 1979 in Phoenix to Steven & Bethany Burke Garcia, Christopher worked as a construction worker. He is survived by his parents Steven & Bethany; his son Elias Wools-Garcia and his mother Julie Wools; brother Stephen Garcia; sisters Jessica Rogers Christopher; nephew Austin Rogers; niece Zoe Erickson...

Nov 15, 2008

Lorenza Aguilar Contreras, 87, passed away November 15, 2008 at her home in Glendale. Lorenza had lived in Arizona for over 55 years. Lorenza was the widow of the late Candelario G. Contreras; and the daughter of the late Pablo and Guadalupe Aguilar. Lorenza is survived by her five children, Isabel, Bertha, and Margaret Contreras of Glendale, two sons, Luis...

Nov 15, 2008

Kevin E. Lawrence, 49, of Glendale passed away November 15, 2008. Kevin was born August 16, 1959 in Anchorage, Alaska to James & Florence Lawrence and resided in Arizona since 1970. He served in the U.S.M.C. in Grenada and was Commander of the Firebird Young Marines. He was a Supervisor for the City of Phoenix for 25 years. Survivors include...

Nov 15, 2008

Everett O. Swearingin, Sr., 84 of Sun City, passed away on November 15, 2008. He served in the Navy during WWII and was a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service. Everett is survived by his children, Janet Kealer of Peoria, Everett Swearingin, Jr., of Peoria, and Jeannette Larson of West Palm Beach, FL; 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was...

Nov 14, 2008

On November 14th, 2008, Joseph Leo Gingras gave his mother the greatest birthday gift a son could give. He joined her in eternal peace and joy with their lord and savior Jesus Christ. His wife Barbara, son Tom, and granddaughter Ashlee along with three stepchildren Bill, Charlie, and Alice survive him. Additional survivors included his 5 sisters Paula, Ida, Gloria,...

Nov 13, 2008

Carol J. Frank, 63 of Glendale, passed away November 13, 2008. She moved from Nebraska to Arizona in 1950 and was a home maker. Carol is survived by her daughters, Ronda Johnson, Danielle Owens, Deanna Parker, Nicki Denmark, and her brother Ralph Philpot. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 2 pm at the First...

Nov 10, 2008

Bridget Steward, 89, of Sun City passed away November 10, 2008, in Peoria. She was a long time volunteer for St. Vincent De Paul. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Frank and daughter Anne Linde. She is survived by son, Brian Parvin; daughter, Theresa Bill Schultz; brother Brendan Mulchrone; sister, Kathleen Mulchrone of the...

Nov 6, 2008

Joseph E. Ehrhardt, 90, peacefully entered into God's arms on November 6, 2008. Beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was born in St. Louis, MO and on to Arizona in 1962. He was preceded in death by his wife Carole in 2004 and his son Joseph III in 2007. He is survived by his daughters, Barbara and Patricia; son...

Nov 5, 2008

Howard L. Hansen of Sun City, AZ passed away on November 5, 2008 in Peoria at the age of 93. Howard moved to Arizona from Grand Rapids, MI in 1971. He was a Tool & Die maker by trade and US Army veteran. He enjoyed playing golf and was a charter member of the Fountain of Life Lutheran Church in...

Nov 4, 2008

Arthur L. McSorley, 77, of Peoria passed away November 4, 2008. Arthur was one of 12 children born to Raymond & Olive McSorley in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. An Arizona resident since 1955, he served in the U.S. Army and retired from Allied Signal after 39 years. Survivors include his wife Diane; sons Mickey McSorley, Tim McSorley Nancy, Mark McSorley Jamie...

Nov 3, 2008

Helen Bergitta Gulleson Nordin, 86, of Glendale, AZ died of respiratory illness on November 3rd. Helen was born on July 13, 1922 to Martin and Clara Gulleson, on their family farm in Rutland, North Dakota. She had four brothers and one sister. Helen and her husband Herlin who died two months ago raised their children in Minnesota. Married in 1946,...

Nov 3, 2008

Margaret D. Snair, 97 died in Sun City, Arizona on Monday, November 3, 2008. Margaret Snair was born in Kansas on May 23, 1911, graduated from Kansas State University and married Olin C. Snair on October 5, 1941. They lived in Ottawa, Kansas and Burlington, Iowa before retiring to Sun City Arizona in 1972. She is survived by twin daughters,...

Nov 2, 2008

Mary Lou Lauchner 76 went to be with the Lord on Nov. 2, 2008 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Glendale, AZ Nov. 2, 1932 to Clarence and Alice Priddy. She has two sisters Peggy and Tina, two brothers Charlie and Bill. She married the love of her life George Lauchner August 5, 1952 in...

Nov 1, 2008

Travis Marshall Brown. Born: Dec. 24, 1979 Death Nov. 1, 2008. He is survived by his Fiance Bonnie Robbins; sister Lorene Lachance; brothers Tyler Brown & Justin Brown and his mother Kae Openshaw. Preceding him in death are his father Jerry Brown and best friend Chad Womack. Travis enjoyed the simple things in life, like skateboarding, surfing with his best...