Obituaries

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...

Sep 12, 2022

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

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...

Sep 10, 2022

Debra St. John (Debbie/Grammy) passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 10, 2022. She was born on July 8, 1951, to Dave and Beverly Hawks in Casper, Wyoming. She was the oldest of three Children. Debbie moved from Casper prior to the arrival of her first grandson and has been a resident of Sun City, Arizona for ten years. Debbie was...

Sep 8, 2022

Margaret Fuller, 91, Glendale, Arizona passed away peacefully at home on September 8, 2022, surrounded by her family and friends. Marge was a beloved wife, married to her husband Bob for 63 years until he went to heaven in 2013. She was an amazing mother to her daughter Karen & held a special place in her heart for her many...

Sep 7, 2022

Sep 5, 2022

On Monday September 5, 2022 Allen Lee Tury passed away peacefully at the age of 78. He survived by his wife Laura, sons Allen Jr. and William (Michelle), his sister Nellie, and nephew Robin . Survived also by his grandchildren Haley, James and five great grand children. He enjoyed hiking, photography and tutoring math. After retiring, he enjoyed spending time...

Sep 4, 2022

Sep 4, 2022

Janice Ruth Constantine, 93 years old, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 4, 2022. Janice was a resident of Sun City, AZ the past 25 years, having been in Arizona the last 45 years. She was born November 21, 1928, to Lucy and Harry Scott of Wintersville, OH. She attended Jefferson Union High School in Richmond in...

Aug 29, 2022

Judith "Judy" Gwen Crowson, age 94, passed away peacefully at 6:15 AM on August 29, 2022, at Life Care Center in Longmont, Colorado. Born Gwa De Chi on August 8, 1928, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Judy displayed an adventurous and rebellious spirit even as a child. When unsatisfied with meals prepared at home by her mother, Judy would wander the streets...

Aug 28, 2022

On Sunday August 28th, 2022 Eugene E. Smolinski passed away. He is survived by his loving wife Gloria (Kruczek) of 59 years, sons David (Kimberly), Daniel (Pamela) and daughter Debora (Daniel) and his younger sister Kathleen (Gizzi) and nephews Christopher (Jennifer) Gizzi, and Douglas Gizzi. Survived also by his grandchildren Brittany, Tiffany, Jonathon, Aaron, Nicholas, Lola and Mack, and by...

Aug 24, 2022

On August 24, 2022 at 8:10 am Leon G. Kassmir passed away from unknown causes while at Wellsprings Therapy Center of Gilbert, Arizona. Leon was born on 6/3/1927 in Pittsburg Pennsylvania to parents Charles and Marcia Kassmir. They moved to Duluth, Minnesota along with his older brother Gerald Kassmir. Leon was a graduate of Central High School in Duluth and...

Aug 21, 2022

Kip F MacKenzie passed from pancreatic cancer on August 21, 2022. A long and beautiful journey through life that was cut too short. He was an avid fisherman, athlete, and adventurer. Kip was born in Michigan in 1947. After graduating from West Bloomfield High School, he served in the Navy. After his service, he lived with his mother and brothers...

Aug 21, 2022

Maria Elena Chagolla, affectionately known as Peewee, was guided on to the next step of her journey at the age of 78, on Sunday, August 21, 2022. Maria Elena passed away surrounded by three generations of family and love at her cherished home, built for her by her loving husband, in Peoria, Arizona. Maria Elena was Born May 16, 1944,...

Aug 17, 2022

Ruth Marie Thomas passed away peacefully on August 17, 2022. She was born in Duncan, Arizona on November 7, 1928. Graveside services will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona on September 2, 2022 beginning promptly at 1:00 pm. She is survived by a large loving family.

Aug 14, 2022

Our Dad, John A Wiebe born February 23, 1933 passed away on August 14, 2022 in Glendale AZ. He was 39 😊. He is proceeded in death by our Mom, Dorothy Piechocki Wiebe, his wife of 52 years. He is survived by his children Susan and John and his grandchildren, Dionne, Jon (Kara), Brian (Kari), Lisa (Scott), Nicole, Lauren (David),...

Aug 1, 2022

Charlene was born on November 5, 1936 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Herman and Lucille Wehrman. Charlene graduated from Milwaukee County Hospital School of Nursing in 1957, beginning a long career in nursing. Her diverse jobs overs the years included staff development, teaching and various nursing director’s jobs. Charlene married Kenneth Wagner on November 23, 1957. Their first son, Mark, was...

Jul 22, 2022

Eva Teresa, “Teri” Williams peacefully entered the gates of Heaven July 22, 2022, at her home in Surprise Arizona. She was born October 10, 1948 to John L. and Barbara W. Moore in Phoenix Arizona. She was married to Clive Griffy in 1965 and Edward Williams in 1980. Teri spent most of her adult life serving others while working in...

Jul 20, 2022

October 20, 1941 – July 20, 2022 John Patrick O’Donnell was born in Neptune, New Jersey to Gertrude June Winters and John Patrick O’Donnell Sr. Four younger siblings; James Michael O’Donnell (Mike), Gary Ridgway, Trudy Ridgway Kemp, and Douglas Ridgway, followed over the years. His mother June and his stepfather Warren Ridgway raised the family in West Belmar, New Jersey....

Jul 19, 2022

Timothy James Thompson, age 73, passed away surrounded by his family on July 19th at Banner Estrella Hospital. He is survived by his wife Carol of 43 years, son Bradley, and daughter Kimberly. When Tim retired in October, 2016, from his 30 year Electrical Engineering career at Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant, he became ill with an aggressive form of...