Obituaries

David Helmke

David Helmke

Jan 14, 2022

The Reverend Doctor David W. Helmke went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 14, 2022, prior to his 77th birthday. He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin in 1945 to Wilmer and Elta Helmke and was preceded in death by his parents and his older brother, Thomas. He grew up in Milwaukee where he graduated from Custer High...

George Soyster

George Soyster

Jan 13, 2022

George Willis Soyster, age 95, of Peoria, AZ, passed away Thursday morning, January 13, 2022. He was born November 1, 1926, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, the son of Clarence and Pearle Soyster. George left behind his wife of 74 years, Eleanor M. Soyster; two daughters, Marta L. Wile and Janell M. Soyster and one son Mark B. Soyster and wife Debbie...

Josephine Jones

Josephine Jones

Jan 7, 2022

Josephine “Jo” Jones was born in Providence, R.I. on November 12, 1928, to Salvatore and Guisepina Cipressi. She is survived by husband Donald G. Jones; sons Donald M. (Mer) and Charles J. (Pam). Jo worked at Smitty’s Bakery. She volunteered at Wings of Peace, an organization that serves the homeless and needy with food and clothing. Jo and her husband...

Margaret L. Hanna

Margaret L. Hanna

Jan 6, 2022

Margaret L. (Peggy) Hanna passed into the hands of God on January 6, 2022. In accordance with her wishes, there will not be a viewing or Memorial Service. Margaret was born on May 6, 1949 in Chicora, Pennsylvania to Henry and Gladys Lattanzi. The family moved to Hegewisch, Illinois in 1959. Margaret attended Henry Clay Elementary School and graduated from...

Nancy Briggles

Nancy Briggles

Jan 5, 2022

Born to Victor and Loretta Grillet in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on August 30th, 1922. She passed away on Jan 5th, 2022 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Her faith was a huge part of who she was and it was anchored in the Catholic Church. She found comfort in saying the Rosary overnight. 99 years and 4 months on this...

Evelyn Sternquist

Evelyn Sternquist

Jan 4, 2022

Evelyn Joyce Sternquist February 14, 1933 ~ January 4, 2022 Mom was the sixth of nine children born to Joseph and Irene Brucken. With the exception of her baby sister, Jeanette, and her sister Dorothy’s husband, Neil, all her siblings: Bob (Lorraine), Joe (Sharon), Dink (Jeanne), Corky (Bill), Dorothy (Neil), Tommy (Lula Belle), have gone ahead of her. After a...

William (Bill) Turley Julie Turley

William (Bill) Turley Julie Turley

Jan 4, 2022

William (Bill) Turley and Julie Turley Julie passed away January 4, 2022, and William on January 15, 2022. Julie was born 1942 in Conneaut, Ohio. She was a graduate of Kent State and her first career was teaching. Julie loved cooking, genealogy, history, and reading. William (Bill) Turley was born April 1941 in DeKalb, Illinois. Bill served his country in...

Dr. Wanda Taylor

Dr. Wanda Taylor

Jan 3, 2022

Dr. Wanda Taylor of Phoenix, Arizona passed away January 3, 2022. Dr. Wanda Taylor was born fourth of seven children to Roy and Allene Taylor (deceased); brother, Roy Sylvester Taylor (deceased), Marlen Eugene Taylor (deceased), Elwood Taylor (deceased), sister, Anna Jones (deceased); and Norma Jean Jefferson. Dr. Wanda Taylor Immediate Family: Husbands: Edward Black (deceased) and Braxton Tyrone Henderson; children...

Roger Dinger

Roger Dinger

Jan 2, 2022

Roger Merlin Dinger of Surprise, Arizona unexpectedly passed away at home on January 2, 2022 at the age of 76. Roger is survived by his wife of 52 years, Toyoko, and his children, Maria Lucille Palu (Maveni Palu), and Taiga Dinger, as well as his granddaughters: Olivia and Oreina Palu. Roger was born in Pennsylvania on November 17, 1945 to...

Raymond Enriques Sr.

Raymond Enriques Sr.

Jan 2, 2022

Raymond Peter Enriques Sr., 83, of Goodyear, Arizona passed away 1/2/22. Raymond was born in New Orleans, LA and resided in Slidell, LA for 41 years. He is survived by his wife Edna (married 55 years); daughter April Guy, sons Raymond (Karen), Peter and Raymond Enriques Jr.; grandchildren Ricky Bradburry and Ashley Bradburry, and great-granddaughter Hazel Reyes. Private family arrangements...

William Grado, Jr.

William Grado, Jr.

Jan 2, 2022

William Grado, Jr. August 5, 1966 - January 2, 2022 Beloved Son, brother, Father, and grandfather born August 5, 1966 in Wilcox, Az to William Grado, Sr. And Evangeline Moreno. William went to be with the lord on January 2, 2022 at the age of 55. He is survived by his Father, William Grado, Sr., Step-mother Mickey Grado, Sisters Debora...

Sally Ruane

Sally Ruane

Jan 1, 2022

Sally Cecilia Ruane, 90, formerly of Pittston, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 1, 2022 in Mesa, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Eve Bellanca, of Inkerman, Pennsylvania, her husband, Tony, son, Joseph, and sister Connie. Sally enjoyed gardening, cooking, coffee, spoiling her pet dogs and caring for her finches and parakeets....

Melvin (Mel) Schilcher, Sr.

Melvin (Mel) Schilcher, Sr.

Jan 1, 2022

Melvin (Mel) Mathew Schilcher Sr. of Surprise, Arizona, passed away at Avenir Memory Care on Saturday, January 1st, 2022 at the age of 90 years old. Melvin was born in Aniwa, Wisconsin on July 18th, 1931 where he was raised by his father and mother, Edward C. Schilcher and Emma Cora Barth and was one of six children. He later...

Reginald Reed

Reginald Reed

Jan 1, 2022

On January 1, 2022, at 9:15 PM Reginald Reed of Peoria Arizona passed away, he was 60 years old. Reggie or Bubba as he was called by his family and friends is survived by his father Emmitt Reed of Diana Texas. His wife Yvette Reed his children Yliana Yolanda and Michael Reed and his siblings; Loletha Reed, Bruce Reed, Gary...

Nancy Boyd

Nancy Boyd

Dec 30, 2021

Nancy Mae Boyd Selfless, Loving and Kind Nancy Mae Boyd of Mayer - Cordes Lakes, AZ joined the Lord on December 30, 2021. Nancy was born on December 29, 1944 in Aitkin, Minnesota. When Nancy was a young girl, her family moved from Minnesota to Spokane, WA, then to Pullman, WA where Nancy attended school; and graduated from Pullman High...

Taylor Shelton

Taylor Shelton

Dec 30, 2021

Taylor, 27, was born December 6, 1994 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. He grew up in Peoria, AZ where he attended Apache Elementary School and graduated from Sunrise Mountain High School. After high school, Taylor worked on and off with his dad, Russel, at RS Auto Arts while attending classes through Maricopa Community Colleges. He was also employed...

Joan Brown

Joan Brown

Dec 26, 2021

Joan F. Brown passed away on December 26, 2021, in Peoria, Arizona at the age of 92. She was born in Bloomington, IL. Her loving husband, William Brown, preceded her in death. Joan is survived by sons William and Steven (Debbie) Brown, sister Thelma Finnegan, three grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Marianne Ebert

Marianne Ebert

Dec 25, 2021

Marianne Ebert passed away on December 25, 2021, at home in Peoria Arizona at the age of 87. Marianne was born June 18, 1934, in Chicago Illinois to the late John and Anne McAllister. She was the oldest of five being the only girl, she adored her little brothers. She attended nursing school and joined the Air Force where she...

Angelo Consoli

Angelo Consoli

Dec 24, 2021

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Angelo Consoli passed away on December 24, 2021. He moved to Sun City in 1993 and was a very active member at St. Joachim & St. Anne Catholic Church. Angelo Is survived by his wife, Eleanor; sons Angelo, Jr. (Carolyn) and Kenneth (Laura); six grandchildren Angelo III, Nicholas, Katherine, Shelby, Jackson and K.C.; brother...

Billy Hamlett

Billy Hamlett

Dec 22, 2021

Billy Hamlett, 87, of Peoria, AZ, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at his residence. He was born on July 11, 1934 in Union City, Obion County, TN, to the late William Sherman Hamlett and the late Sarah “Billie” Mildred (Williams) Hamlett. Mr. Hamlett was a retired retail salesman. He served his country honorably in the USAF. Graveside services...