Obituaries

Nov 21, 2020

Carrie passed peacefully from this life on November 21, 2020 in Banner Hospice when her Heart of Gold stopped beating. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family during the last days of her life. Carrie was born in Toledo, Ohio in 1971, Moved to Jacksonville, Fl in 2005 and resided in Phoenix, AZ in 2009 where she lived...

Nov 21, 2020

Arthur Joseph Holverson, 95, of Phoenix, AZ formerly of Soldier, IA passed away November 21, 2020 at Honor Health Dear Valley in Phoenix. A prayer service will be held 11:00 AM Monday, November 30 at Atonement Lutheran, 4001 W. Beardsley Road, Glendale, AZ 85308. Arthur, with his beloved wife, Florine and their daughter Kathleen will be laid to rest in...

Nov 18, 2020

Michael Pallas of Peoria, died Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Banner Boswell Hospital in Sun City. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mane Pallas, and his sister, Bessie Zaverdinos. Mike was a proud U.S. Marine and served our country during the Korean War. Mike was born in New York City and raised his family there until...

Nov 17, 2020

James E. Strand, 80, of Mesa, AZ passed away November 17, 2020. He was born on June 25th, 1940 to Earl D. and Winnifred Strand at his grandmother’s house in Breckenridge, MN. He grew up in Milan and Appleton, MN. He attended colleges in Minnesota, Montana and Arizona. He sailed the Great Lakes for one (1) season and worked for...

Nov 14, 2020

Richard Franklin Allison, 87, of Sun City, AZ passed away November 14, 2020 in Surprise, AZ. Richard was born March 7, 1933 in Crawford County, Illinois to Roy Lee Allison, Sr. and Viola (King) Allison. He served served in the U.S. Army. An Arizona resident since 1960, he was a diesel mechanic by trade. He was preceded in death by...

Nov 14, 2020

James C. Ficker went to his heavenly home on November 14, 2020 after recently celebrating his 95th birthday. For more than twenty years, he was a faithful member of Harvest Church and several Bible study groups for men. Jim never met a stranger and showed the love of Christ to everyone he encountered through his warmth and friendliness. His life...

Nov 11, 2020

Jeanette was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister. She was the rock and backbone of our household. Jeannette inspired and encouraged everyone to succeed, there was no quitting allowed . She fought her illness right up to the very last breath. She always did things 100 percent. Jeanette was always caring, giving, selfless and would sacrifice in order help...

Nov 10, 2020

Adeline St. George March 19, 1930- November 10th, 2020 Adeline St. George passed away Tuesday Nov. 10th to live in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ and be with her beloved husband Joe. Adeline was born in Gilbert, AZ and was raised on the Tremaine Ranch where her father Phillip was the head rancher. She was comfortable on a...

Nov 7, 2020

Larry Edward Holmes, 73 of Sun City West, passed away November 7 on his way home from one of his favorite past times, NASCAR racing. Larry was born on September 16, 1947 to Bob & Mary Lou Kauffman Holmes in Jefferson City Missouri. He is survived by his son Lawrence Holmes, the love of his life Lorraine Gentile, brother Tom...

Nov 2, 2020

Sandra Jane Clark was born to Frank Molesky and Eva Moore (Molesky) on August 2nd, 1950 in Keene, New Hampshire. Sandi or "Sam" as her loved ones and friends knew her, passed away in Phoenix, AZ on November 2nd, 2020. Sandi graduated from Mt Eden High School in Hayward CA in 1968. She married Dennis Clark on September 20, 1981...

Nov 1, 2020

Kevin James Learned, 66, of Sun City West passed away on November 1, 2020 with his wife and two sons by his side. He is survived by his spouse of 46 years, two sons, a daughter-in-law, four grandchildren, a sister and many other loved ones. Kevin was born June 30, 1954 in Milwaukee, WI but only lived there until he...

Oct 30, 2020

Contreras, Leticia Renee 41, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on October 30th, 2020. Leticia was born on April 11, 1979 in Glendale, Arizona the second of 3 siblings. Preceded in death by her mother Irma P. Contreras. Survived by her father Gilbert A. Contreras and siblings Juan and Christina Contreras. Leticia was a loving and loyal daughter, sister, and friend....

Oct 24, 2020

William Dale Crothers (Bill) was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 30, 1953 to William and Kathryn Crothers. He was the first child of four; with siblings Daryl, Wendy (Jensen), and Alan. They moved around the Midwest through his early years before eventually settling in Wheaton, Illinois. He started working for Vern Keebler Electronics while in high school, and after...

Oct 21, 2020

Beth Etta Brower-Dye-Wilson passed at home into the arms of our Lord God October 21, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 8, 1940 to Carl and Neva Jo Brooks in Norwalk California. Beth graduated from Excelsior High School in Norwalk California and went on to be a mother, homemaker, school administrator, and executive secretary. Beth...

Oct 19, 2020

Dario Gabriel Ford born March 17, 1974, died October 19, 2020. He was born in Panama City, Panama and came to the United States as a teenager. He is a graduate of Arizona State University. He married Krystal Colleen Lux in July, 2020. He was an amazing husband and father. He has four children; Kyan 15, Miles 12, Reese 9,...

Oct 19, 2020

Sandra Witt, 81, of Sun City, Arizona passed away peacefully on October 19th with her husband and son by her side. She was born to the late Richard and Alda Madison on November 22, 1938 in Hinsdale, Illinois. Sandy graduated from Hinsdale Township High School in 1956 and received a BS in Biology from North Park College in 1960. She...

Oct 18, 2020

To the loving Memory of Robert Eugene (Bobby) Lotshaw Bob was born to Eugene and Golda Hazel Lotshaw on February 8, 1943 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He lived his early years in Ripley County, Indiana, around the Versailles area. Those who knew him, knew he was special. He graduated from Versailles High School. He held several jobs, before owning his own...

Oct 16, 2020

Lorna Watt Erwin passed away on October 16, 2020 in Sun City West, Arizona. She was predeceased by her husband, Honorable Austin W Erwin, Jr. and her parents , Dr. and Mrs. M. R. Watt. She is survived by her son, Austin W Erwin, III; her sister, Martha (Walt) Hosenfeld; nephews, Jeffrey (Jennifer) and Donald Hosenfeld; great grandnephew Ryan Hosenfeld...

Oct 14, 2020

Oct 12, 2020

George Scott Menke, visionary developer, veteran gaming executive, philanthropist, co-founder and Chief Executive Office of Paragon Gaming, passed away suddenly on October 12 at his Las Vegas home. He was 55 years old. Born on December 18, 1964 in Glendale, Arizona, Mr. Menke graduated from Glendale High School before attending the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; pledging Kappa Sigma fraternity...