Obituaries
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....
David Whited
Jun 15, 2021
Master Sergeant David Harrison Whited 73 passed away on June 15th, 2021 in Goodyear. He was born, July 14th, 1947 in Hamilton Ohio. He is survived by his wife Audrey Rivera-Whited, His brother Dale Whited, Children Brian David Whited, Donald Lee Whited & Kelly Nicole Whited-Patine & grandchildren, Tristin Whited, Zane Patine and Trinity Patine, and nephew Bill Whited. Preceded...
Wanda Pryor
Jun 14, 2021
Wanda Janelle Pryor, 81 years, passed away June 14th, 2021. Formerly of Buckeye, she resided in Litchfield Park, Arizona. Survived by her husband Pastor Leon Pryor, sons Fred Pryor (Marta), Dan Pryor (Sandra), grandchildren Matthew Pryor, Joshua Pryor, Danielle Campbell, Scott Pryor, Jessica Kirkpatrick, Freddie Pryor, Shane Pryor, Micah Pryor, Daci Pryor and 21 Great Grandchildren. Preceding her in death...
James Annett
Jun 12, 2021
James Curtis Annett June 11, 1940 - June 12, 2021 James (Jim) Annett passed away on June 12th after waiting for his daughter, Teresa Morrison, and his grand daughter, Christina Klein, to fly in from out of town to say goodbye. James was born to Rodney Annett and Esther Stockton in Virginia City, Iowa. He was raised with his 3...
Gerald Hickman
Jun 6, 2021
Gerald (Jerry) Hickman passed away on June 6, 2021. He was born in York, Nebraska on June 10, 1930, the son of Elmer and Dorothy Hickman. He graduated from Guernsey, Wyoming high school in 1948, then a year of college then he lived in Riverton, Wyoming with his parents until joining the Air Force. During his four years of service,...
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