Obituaries

James Feeney

James Feeney

Oct 25, 2022

James “Jim” William Feeney was born a first generation Irish-American on January 15, 1934. His mother, Helena and father, John, were the parents of six boys (James, Patrick, Michael, Tommie (D), John (D), and Toby (D)) and two girls (Mary (D) and Bernadette (D)). James grew up in Roxbury and shined shoes with his brothers on the Boston Common for...

Robert (Bob) David Terrio

Robert (Bob) David Terrio

Oct 25, 2022

Robert (Bob) David Terrio passed on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 in Surprise, AZ. after a three year battle with cancer. Bob leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Judith E (Kummer). Bob was born in Bridgeport, CT to John and Frances Terrio on April 2, 1946. He also leaves behind two sons, Brian D Terrio of Phoenix, AZ and Peter...

Thomas Bruner

Thomas Bruner

Oct 24, 2022

Thomas Charles Bruner, a retired Data Security Analyst, passed away on 10/24/22 at Boswell Hospital. He had been in failing health for years and died of complications with cancer. He was an active member of St. Clement’s of Rome, past Grand Knight of the K of C, and the Sun City Elks Lodge. He has finally joined his love Mary...

Martha "Marti" McMahon

Martha "Marti" McMahon

Oct 24, 2022

Martha “Marti” Lee Edman McMahon passed away on October 24, 2022 in Sun City, AZ. She was born on May 16, 1928 the daughter of Glen Taylor Edman and Ruby Ellen Witters Edman Ridgeway. Martha was married to William (Bill) McMahon (deceased). They have two daughters, Sandra Lee and Kimberly Ann. She and her loving companion, Maurice DeMeyer (who passed...

Lorraine Fulks

Lorraine Fulks

Oct 21, 2022

Lorraine Rose (Hardin) Fulks passed away October 21, 2022 in Glendale, AZ., at the age of 66. She was born in Decatur, Illinois, April 18, 1956 on her grandfather’s birthday. Her family moved to Phoenix in l965. She graduated from Alhambra High School, attended Phoenix College and was a member of Bethany Bible Church for many years. Lorraine married William...

Verna Kohler

Verna Kohler

Oct 16, 2022

Verna L. Kohler was a beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great- great grandmother, sister, and friend. She was born July 6, 1924, in Dayton, NV to Pietro and Irma Monticelli and died October 16, 2022, in Litchfield Park, AZ. Verna married the love of her life, Gerald L Kohler in May 1944, moving to Beaumont, TX and going on...

Jean Staten

Jean Staten

Oct 15, 2022

Born October 28, 1931, and reunited with her husband on October 15, 2022, who departed 30 years earlier, Jean and Thomas were former residents of Lancaster, Ohio and moved to Arizona 49 years ago. Jean is survived by her eight (8) children: Connie (Bill) Migley, Jackie (Mike) Nimon, Pam (Terry) Conner, Thom (Bev) Staten III, Mary (Tom) Palmer, Bryan Staten,...

Gary Glass

Gary Glass

Oct 14, 2022

Gary Wayne Glass, born June 2, 1948 in Akron, Ohio passed away suddenly Friday, October 14th, 2022. Gary came to Arizona when he was around 12 years old with his parents, Bruce and Theresa Glass, as well as his sisters and brother. Gary's parents predeceased him but he is survived by his wife/companion of 30 + years, Vickie Glass. Gary...

Martin Veatch

Martin Veatch

Oct 12, 2022

Martin Lee Veatch went home to Glory October 12, 2022. After a valiant battle with cancer he died quietly at home with his loving family gathered around him . He was born in Denver, Colorado on May 31, 1941 to parents Victor and Zella Veatch. Martin is survived by his wife Carolyn Veatch who he married September 4, 2010. He...

Judith "Judi" Millard

Judith "Judi" Millard

Oct 3, 2022

Judith “Judi” Ann Millard was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was born May 8, 1947 in Falls Church Virginia to Owen and Rose Trana. She is the sister of Ken Trana. Judi met the love of her life, Harry D. Millard, while studying accounting at North Dakota State School of Science. They married in Palatine, IL...

Janet Harris

Janet Harris

Oct 2, 2022

Janet Roselen Harris, 80, went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2022, in Sun City, Arizona. She was a wonderful chef. Her favorite pastime was shopping at Walmart, watching Dr. Pole, and caring for her many animals. She had a number of family and friends that she deeply loved. Janet is survived by her daughter Denise (Michael)...

Marion Reed

Marion Reed

Sep 29, 2022

Thursday, September 29th, 2022. Marion Adeline Reed lost her battle with the numerous health challenges that plagued her body for years. Marion was diagnosed with multiple myeloma cancer 10 years ago, received chemo and a stem cell transplant. She was in remission but because of the medications and chemo she was diagnosed with liver disease. She fought everyday with ammonia...

Peggy Biggs

Peggy Biggs

Sep 25, 2022

Peggy Jo Biggs was born April 19, 1939 in Casey, Illinois to Louis Raymond and Ethel May McWilliams and is the 4th of 5 children, 3 sisters and 1 brother who have all preceded her in death. She married Wesley C Biggs in 1957 in Littleton, Colorado and they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this year. Together they have 3...

Roger Jaquith "Jake"

Roger Jaquith "Jake"

Sep 20, 2022

Roger H. Jaquith (Jake) passed away on September 20, 2022 after battling Parkinson's. Roger is survived by his wife Lois and son David. Daughter Lori (Wife of Michael Andre) was taken by cancer in 2019. Roger was born 87 years ago in Vermont. Brother Reginald and family reside in Vermont. Roger enlisted in the US Air Force after high school...

Christopher Lyons

Christopher Lyons

Sep 17, 2022

Christopher Edward Lyons gained eternal rest Saturday, September 17, 2022 in the presence of his loving wife and daughters. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend. To his family, he was affectionately known as "Papa". Chris was born on January 8, 1950 in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Eddie and Rodena Lyons. He is survived by...

Theresa Bennett

Theresa Bennett

Sep 16, 2022

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me When tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, That an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand; The angel said my place was ready, in heaven far above, And that I’d have to leave behind all those I dearly love. But when I walked through Heaven’s Gates, I felt...

Laura Munson

Laura Munson

Sep 12, 2022

Laura Louise Munson, age 66, passed away on September 12, 2022. Full obituary to come.

Thomas Schwertfeger

Thomas Schwertfeger

Sep 12, 2022

On Monday, September 12, 2022, Thomas G. Schwertfeger, a loving Brother to seven siblings and Uncle to 22 nieces and nephews, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 75. Tom was born on June 25, 1947 in Blue Island, IL to Joseph and Margaret (Haase) Schwertfeger. He was the youngest of eight children. He graduated from...