Obituaries

Richard Lytle

Richard Lytle

Jan 26, 2022

Richard Harvey Lytle passed away and went on to the next life with our Lord. He was born to his parents Harvey and Virginia in Altoona, PA in 1935. A short time thereafter, the family moved to Chicago, IL. Richard was raised Catholic and attended Loyola Academy HS. He was a Korean War Veteran. He was married to his wife,...

Charles Faris

Charles Faris

Jan 23, 2022

On January 23rd, 2022 Charles Denny Faris went to be with the Lord in the presence of his family. Denny was surrounded by his friends and family in his final days. Denny was told how much he was loved and was given much affection in his final days. Denny didn‘t like all of the attention but despite it he went...

Krystle Koback

Krystle Koback

Jan 23, 2022

Krystle Nichole, 35, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away January 23, 2022, on her older brother's birthday. The Lord welcomed her into Heaven to be greeted by two grandmothers, Virginia and Helen, her cousin Eddie and numerous other family members. Krystle was born in Paramount, California and moved to Arizona when she was 25. Krystle was a loving stay at home...

Beverley Schmidt

Beverley Schmidt

Jan 22, 2022

Born Beverley Ann Swall, 11/24/1931, in Tulare, California, Ann was the first female child to be born in three generations. She was a special gift to the world and gave back to the world so many gifts. Ann was destined to be special from the day she was born. As a young girl, Beverley decided to go by her middle...

Harvey Mendez

Harvey Mendez

Jan 21, 2022

With a heavy heart we are sad to announce the passing of our dear brother Harvey Mendez (age 65). He passed away at his residence in Peoria, Arizona. Funeral service will be held at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351 on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 12 noon. Harvey Mendez was born October...

Alexander Klimuck

Alexander Klimuck

Jan 18, 2022

Al passed away January 18, 2022. He was preceded in death by the love of his life Alma Louise (Godfrey) Klimuck and eldest son Kenneth Leigh Klimuck. He is survived by loving sons Timothy Alexander (Janet), David Phil, daughter Christine Lee (Klimuck) Wahlenmaier and Ken’s wife Sharon. Also grandchildren Eric, Brenda, Brian, Meghan, Adam, Kaylah, 11 great grandchildren and three...

Nevada Mass

Nevada Mass

Jan 17, 2022

Nevada Mass was born in Pioche, Nevada on September 5, 1929. She passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022 at home in Mesa, AZ. She is survived by her daughter Sandra Dianne (Mass) Preston and her husband Mickey Preston, 5 grandchildren: Bruce (Allison) Preston, Candace (Bart) Rall, Michael Preston, Kelley (Rob) Wimp and Jason Evans along with 8, soon to...

Myrtle Ratti

Myrtle Ratti

Jan 16, 2022

Born June 20, 1927 to Myrtle Selzer Flemm and Emil Flemm at home in Newark, NJ. The oldest of three children and the first grandchild on both sides, Myrtle - called "Mickey" by her father from the age of three - was a tomboy. She loved to ride the bike that she shared with her brother Bob, race down the...

Ray Miller

Ray Miller

Jan 15, 2022

Ray Lauren Miller, 83, passed from this life to Glory on Saturday, January 15, 2022, in Sun City, Arizona. He was born in Detroit, MI, on July 30, 1938, to Pauline Lavina Maud Watterworth and Andy Ray Miller. As a boy, he knew he wanted to serve the Lord and began preaching at age 15. In 1958, he married Joy...

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...