Obituaries

May 5, 2026

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May 5, 2026

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Mar 15, 2026

Marjorie, (Marge) Caufield, age 93, died on March 15 2026 in Sun City, Arizona. The second youngest of nine children, Marjorie was born on October 13, 1932, in Kenmare, North Dakota. She was the daughter of Gerhard (Jack) and Odilia (Schumacher) Theusch. She was the last surviving member of that family. Marjorie graduated from Kenmare, High School I in 1950....

Feb 16, 2026

Ruth Carole Jones, 88, passed away peacefully in her home on Feb. 16, 2026. Born on Sep. 3, 1937 in Clinton, OK. Ruth lived a life defined by devotion, strength and perseverance. She was a woman of unwavering love and was the heart of our family. A steady presence in the lives of us all.

Ruth was a devoted wife to...

Jan 31, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we share the life and legacy of Happy Bandy, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and friend to many. Born on December 7, 1943, Happy's journey came to a peaceful close on January 31, 2026. She leaves behind a profound impact on those who were fortunate enough to know her, particularly her...

Jan 27, 2026

Veronica Carol Hirst passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at the age of 67, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 7, 1959, Veronica lived a life rooted in faith, devotion, creativity, and unwavering love for those around her.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend whose life was defined by service to...

Jan 24, 2026

Yvonne Phyllis (Erdmann) Bender, age 90, of Sun City, AZ, died peacefully on January 24, 2026.

She was born August 23, 1935, in Golden Valley, ND, to George and Elenora (Krueger) Erdmann). Vonnie graduated from Golden Valley High School, began her career teaching in a one room schoolhouse and retired from Roosevelt Elementary after 41 years in education.

Know for her outgoing...

Jan 19, 2026

George "Leroy" Vines, a beloved father, husband, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, peacefully passed away on January 19, 2026, his 87th birthday, in Glendale, Arizona. Born on January 19, 1939, in Globe, Arizona, Leroy's life was marked by creativity, joy, and a deep connection to those around him.

As an Independent Landscape Architect, Leroy dedicated his professional life to beauty and...

Jan 12, 2026

Daniel “Dan” Doherty, 83 of Surprise, AZ, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12th , 2026 with his wife by his side.

Born in Kansas City, KS on September 18th, 1942, Dan graduated Bishop Miege Highschool, Class of 1962. After graduation, Dan enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served Honorably & Proudly until 1965. After his military service,...

Jan 11, 2026

.Allen Kent Whited of Sun City, AZ, formerly of Decatur, IL, died peacefully on January 11, 2026 at the age of 84 in his home surrounded by family members. He fought a valiant seven-year battle with cancer.

Allen was valedictorian of the 1959 class at Farmington High School in Farmington, IL. He attended the University of Illinois at Urbana and graduated...

Dec 31, 2025

Jerry was born November 6, 1943, to Gerald Reaves and Francis Lucille Damron, in Los Angeles California. He is preceded in death by his parents, His first wife, Jean, their son Jeffrey, and his sister Regina.

In 2013 he married the love of his life, Judy Nordstrom. He is survived by his wife, Judy and cousin, Mellena Kess.

He graduated from Phoenix...

Dec 26, 2025

Dec 24, 2025

Martha Ruth Tambini, born on July 14, 1946, in the charming town of Concord, North Carolina, gracefully departed from this world on December 24, 2025, in Goodyear, Arizona. She was a beacon of compassion and intellect, dedicating her life to the betterment of others through her remarkable career as a psychologist at the Perryville Women’s Prison. There, Martha utilized her...

Dec 23, 2025

Ila Ernestene Coffey, born on February 12, 1939, in Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed peacefully on December 23, 2025, in Surprise, Arizona. With a heart full of love and a nurturing spirit, Ila was a cherished figure in the lives of her family and friends.

Known for her green thumb, Ila found joy in gardening and growing beautiful flowers, bringing color and...

Dec 16, 2025

Donna Jean (Hampton) Auerbach, born October 12, 1933, in Pontiac, Michigan, peacefully passed away on December 16, 2025 in Sun City, Arizona.She spent over 45 years as a pastor (Non-Denominational) and missionary. Donna spent her life devoted to following Christ and shared her testimony to those around her. She completed her last missionary trip at 90 years old to Kenya.

Donna...

Dec 16, 2025

Clinton Austin Pigg was born on February 16, 1942 in Harlingen, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Karon of 59 years and his two children, Linda (Jim) Buschman and David Pigg. His is also survived by three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Clinton was preceded in death by his parents, William and Vinnie Pigg, his sister,...

Dec 16, 2025

ROSEMARY LORETTA [CAMPION] LAMBIE was born in Willow City, North Dakota in 1935 on March 6th. There were 8 members in Rosemary’s family. They included mother, EDNA, father, RAYMOND, sisters, ELIZABETH [Betty], MARY JANE [Bug], KATHERINE [Kitty], and brothers, PATRICK [Pat] and EUGENE [Mike]. Rosemary was known to all as SIS.

Rosemary was born at home in Willow City, ND as...

Dec 15, 2025

Herbert Dietrich, died in 2025, and had lived until his late 80’s. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA in the late 1930’s. Herb was happily married for 66 years to Vera (Vee), who he leaves behind along with six children: Herb Jr., Debbie (Ed) Matthews, Barb McCracken, Joe (JoAnn), Tom, Jim. His legacy continues through 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren,...

Dec 15, 2025

Joe Armando Sandoval Jr., born on June 27, 1968, in Korea, passed away on December 15, 2025, in Gilbert. He was a devoted husband, cherished son, loving brother, and proud uncle, known for his kind heart and willingness to help those around him.

Joe dedicated many years to driving trucks, including a notable tenure with O'Reilly Auto Parts. His work was...

Dec 15, 2025

Phyllis was a loving wife and a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother and a friend to many. She was born February 9, 1927, in Aurora Illinois. As a result of a union of Riley LeRoy Bower and Clara Grate. Phyllis was the younger of three, 1 brother, Lloyd, 20 years older (deceased) and a very important person in her...