Obituaries
Rev. Mark Harrington
Jul 12, 2021
Father Mark E. Harrington, 70, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 while under the care of hospice. Mark E. Harington, son of Robert “Digger” and Doloras Harrington, was born on December 11, 1950 in Spencer, Iowa. Father Mark attended Heart Grade School in Spencer and then went on to graduate from Precious Blood Seminary in 1969. He...
Dorothy Gutierrez
Jul 11, 2021
Dorothy A. Gutierrez resident of Peoria AZ and formerly of Woodridge Illinois, passed away on July 11, 2021, after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer at age 92. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Peter and Agnes Tenkash and her brother Donald Tenkash. She is survived by her children, Marie Vogel, Peter (Kim) Gutierrez, Jean...
Dianne Berkholtz
Jul 10, 2021
On July 10, 2021 Dianne Lorraine Berkholtz at the young age of 89 went home to our Lord. She was born March 24, 1932 in Fresno, California. She is survived by her daughter Karen (nee Bowden) Young and her husband Wil, sons Tim Bowden and his wife Kymie and John Bowden. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren Michelle Gordon,...
John Paul
Jul 9, 2021
John Raeder Paul went home to be with the Lord on his 71st birthday, July 9th, 2021. John Paul will be greatly missed by all who knew him and those privileged to call him “Papa.” John Paul was a very talented marketing expert who spent the majority of his early career working with community banks in St. Clair and Bad...
Denis Wittry
Jul 8, 2021
Denis Joseph Wittry July 2021 With heavy hearts, the Wittry family has lost their loving husband and father, Denis Wittry. Preceded in death by brother John (Jack) Wittry, grandparents Mary Ellen and Joseph O’Connor, father Elmer Wittry, mother Kathryn Dobrath, stepfather Charles (Coach) Dobrath, aunt Frances O’Connor, father-in-law Patrick Treacy, and cousins Peg & Mike O’Connor. Denis was born in...
Jonathan Hirst
Jul 6, 2021
Jonathan L.Hirst 67, died peacefully with his family around him after a courageous battle with paralysis and other serious illnesses. Jon was born on December 29th, 1953 to Una (Hathaway) Hirst and Ed Hirst. He is survived by his loving wife, Veronica of 40 years and four wonderful children, Annie, Jonathan, Molly and Emily. He is also survived by his...
Richard Doherty
Jul 4, 2021
Richard Paul Doherty, born August 24, 1942, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in Sun City, AZ. He was the husband of the late Jane (Suplee) Doherty to whom, at the time of her death, had been married 47 years. Richard is survived by his daughter Deborah (Doherty) Reed and her husband James of Peoria, AZ (formerly of...
Edward Schramm Sr.
Jul 4, 2021
Edward Arthur Schramm, Sr. 84, a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather of Surprise passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at home. Ed was born on May 3, 1937 in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was the son of the late George and Gertrude (Harrison) Schramm. Ed was also preceded in death by his wife, Jule Ann (Elko) Schramm and...
Harold Gill
Jul 3, 2021
Harold Michael Gill passed away at his home in Peoria, Arizona on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 3:03 AM at the age of 86. Harold was born July 20th, 1934, in Manitowac, WI, son of the late George Michael and Larelda Anna (Kraus) Gill. Harold is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Leila Marie. They were married in...
Mike Novoselac
Jul 2, 2021
Mike Novoselac, 76, of Sun City Arizona, passed on July 2, 2021. Born 1945 in Vrbanja, Jugoslavia and immigrated to the United States in 1957 with his mother – Emily (deceased) and brothers Charles (deceased) and John. He is survived by his wife Carol and Son Michael (Lauren) Novoselac brother John (Jan Alice) Novoselac. He was married to Carol for...
Leonard Dinius
Jul 1, 2021
Leonard Jack Dinius passed away on Thursday July 1, 2021 at the age of 91. Jack was born on April 12, 1930 in Huntington, IN to Russell S. Dinius and Dorothy I. Freeman. He was a student at Huntington College prior to being drafted. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps. He married Madalyn Arlene (Hack) Dinius on...
August Allen
Jun 29, 2021
August, known by most as “Augie” was born at home in Omaha, Nebraska on August 1, 1934 to Harold Edward Allen and Helen Marie Elsasser Allen. Augie was the second child of four all of whom have preceded him in death. He entered into rest peacefully June 29, 2021 at home with his wife, Jan, by his side on. He...
Thomas Dehm
Jun 26, 2021
Thomas George Dehm, 84, of Sun City, Arizona passed away June 26, 2021. Born in Illinois, Thomas was a US Navy veteran. An Arizona resident for 58 years, he was an Arizona Dept. of Transportation retiree. Private family arrangement were made.
June McCormick
Jun 24, 2021
June (95) passed away on June 24, 2021 of natural causes with her daughter, Pat, by her side. June was raised on a farm outside Firth, Nebraska where she learned to work hard, live simply and love deeply. She had a successful career as a bookkeeper with both Osborn and Madison School Districts in Phoenix, AZ. Her family was her...
Rev. James Johnson
Jun 21, 2021
Rev. James Albert Johnson, 88, Sun City, AZ, formerly of Rolette, ND was surrounded by his loving wife and six daughters as he went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 21, 2021. Jim spent 60 years in the ministry being a faithful, generous, kind follower of Jesus Christ who never wavered in his convictions. Jim and...
Dorothy Mills
Jun 21, 2021
Dorothy Mills, born in 1919, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 21, 2021. She was a dearly beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She grew up in Chicago, Ill where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Gerrit DeYoung. Several years later they relocated to Phoenix, AZ when her husband Gerrit met an untimely death. Later Dorothy...
Nathan Dewey
Jun 20, 2021
Nathan Dewey, 48, of Avondale, Arizona passed away on June 20, 2021. He will be remembered for his humor and willingness to always help someone in need. Nathan was born in Corpus Christi, TX, although he spent most of his life in Arizona. He attended Agua Fria High School and was a Certified Nursing Assistant. Nathan was happily married for...
William Kircher, Jr.
Jun 20, 2021
William “Bill” R. Kircher, Jr., 68, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away on June 20, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Born on a military base near Tokyo, Japan, he was the son of the late Bill and Helen Kircher of Wrightstown, Pennsylvania. Bill was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who loved spending time with his family. Affectionately known as Pop-Pop...
Lois Doine
Jun 16, 2021
Lois Doine, 98, of Surprise, AZ was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Lois Theodora Koelpin was born July 7, 1922, to Rev. Arnold and Magdalena Koelpin at Shirley, Wisconsin. Lois was baptized and confirmed in her faith by her father and attended a Christian day school and Milwaukee Lutheran High School. She was a star...
James Blake
Jun 15, 2021
James (Jim) Addison Blake, a trucker at heart, and kindest soul to walk the earth, died June 15, 2021, at his home in Sun City, Arizona, surrounded by his loving wife and devoted daughter. He was 85. Born May 20, 1936 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Anna and Kelly Blake. He went to St. Petersburg High School in Los Angeles....
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