Obituaries

Apr 7, 2008

Jerome L. Gaarder of Sun City, AZ passed away on March 19, 2008 at the Good Shepherd nursing home in Peoria after a long illness. He was born on November 29, 1930 in Albert Lea, MN to Leroy and Gladys Gaarder. He is survived by his wife Anne, son Bruce, son Robert Denise and their 2 children Jake and Brooklynn....

Apr 5, 2008

Sarah Kerkes Roehlk, 86, passed away April 5, 2008. Sarah was born January 22, 1922 in Golden State, AZ to Milan and Anika Kerkes. Sarah resided in Wickenburg and Phoenix until her marriage when she moved to Pendleton, Oregon. She returned to Phoenix and was employed by the Phoenix Union High School System until her retirement. Sarah was known for...

Apr 5, 2008

Eugene Thompson Jensen, 87, of Sun City passed away April 5, 2008. Born in Woodstock, IL, Gene moved Sun City in 1982. Gene had 26 years of active Military/Uniformed service, and retired with the rank of Captain. He was awarded the Air Medal with several Oak Leaf Clusters for combat service with the 8th Air Force. He served with the...

Apr 5, 2008

Apr 4, 2008

Danny D. Tolmachoff, 32, of Glendale, AZ passed away April 4, 2008. A lifelong Arizona resident he was born in Glendale on July 6, 1975 to Dave & Mary Ann Bechkoff Tolmachoff. A Glendale High School graduate, he worked for a local sports venue. He is survived by his parents Dave & Mary Ann; brother David Tolmachoff III; sister Nina...

Apr 2, 2008

Ed Finley, 86, formerly of Landsdowne, Pennsylvania and a lifetime member of the Lansdowne Fire Company passed away on April 2, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marge, sister Jean, brother Bill, 5 children, 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Ed proudly served 4 years in the U.S. air force, 48th Bombardment squadron, 41st Bombardment group...

Mar 31, 2008

Doloras Alderman86, peacefully departed on March 31, 2008. Born and raised in Racine, WI, she is survived by her children, Cheryl, Karen, James, Jill, and Kim, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She had 86 years of remarkable independence and strength and left her family with vibrant memories and warm hearts.

Mar 31, 2008

Mar 30, 2008

David G. Gawlik of Sun City, AZ passed away on March 30, 2008 in a local hospital. David was born on May 13, 1914 in Minneapolis, MN to Anthony and Cecelia Gawlik. He served in the Army First Infantry Division for over three years during WW II in the European area. David was wounded, earned a Purple Heart and was...

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Mar 29, 2008

Mar 29, 2008

Mary Almeyda, 86, of Sun City West, passed away March 29, 2008. Beloved wife of Joseph Almeyda, 63 years; Loving Mother to Ann Heckel, the late Sharon Boyce, and Donna Hamilton; Cherished Grandmother to 9 Grandsons, 2 Granddaughters and 10 Great-Grandchildren; two surviving sisters. A service will be held Friday at 9:30am at Our Lady of Lourdes, 19002 N. 128th...

Mar 29, 2008

EARL G. LANDIS, 77 OF Anthem, AZ died Saturday March 29, 2008 after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born in South Dakota, to Langdon and Esther Landis on June 1, 1930 and in Sept of 1953 he married Belva Bev Usher. Earl served and received his commission in the U.S. Army's 200th Engineer Combat Co during the Korean...

Mar 28, 2008

Mar 27, 2008

Mr. Norman Harrington Lawton, Jr , 84 of Sun City passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2008 surrounded by his family. Norman was born in Audubon, New Jersey, is a Valley Forge graduate, and a WWII Veteran with the United States Marines. Norman is survived by his wife of 63 years , Gloria Olga Lawton , Sister Elizabeth , four...

Mar 24, 2008

Glenard Beyeler, 78, of Sun City, AZ passed away on March 19, 2008. Born November 15, 1929 in Orrville, Ohio. Survived by his wife Rita of 50 years, their three sons and families, and 11 siblings. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 25th at 11:30 am and Christ's Church of the Valley, 7007 W. Happy Valley Rd.,...

Mar 24, 2008

Mar 24, 2008

Emil C. Fischer, 100, of Peoria, Arizona, died Monday, March 24, 2008, at Bosworth Memorial Hospital in Sun City, Arizona. Mr. Fischer was born on December 29, 1907, in Elizabeth, N.J. He received his Architectural Degree 1933 and a Masters in Architecture 1934 from Columbia University in New York City. He worked at many jobs during the Depression, including designing...

Mar 24, 2008

Levi passed away peacefully early Monday morning, March 24, 2008. He is predeceased by his brothers, Donald Lacy, Frank Lacy, Russell Lacy, and Alfred Lacy, his one sister, Jane Haun, and his only child, Marilyn Kay Rapanut. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Janette G. Lacy, son-in-law, Agustine "Augie" Rapanut, and grandsons, Kory and Bradley Rapanut. Levi...