Obituaries
Rita Brown
Jul 24, 2020
Brown, Rita Rose (Marx Rodocker) was born March 15, 1934 in Tiffin, Ohio and passed on July 24, 2020. She is survived by her spouse David George Brown and daughter Debbie (Phil) White four stepchildren Debra (Ken) McGuire, Dianna Claassen, Dayna Brown and David Brown II, many grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Rita was into healthy living and vitamins, and always...
Eleanor Marini
Jul 23, 2020
Eleanor Mary Marini 89, passed peacefully in her sleep with her husband, Edwin by her side. June 10th marked their 70th wedding anniversary. Her life was well-lived and happy. Eleanor was born in Alliance, Ohio as was her husband Ed. They relocated to Arizona from Ravenna, Ohio in 2011 to be closer to their sons, Mark (Kim) and Paul (Joyce)....
Mary Bailey
Jul 22, 2020
Mary Ann Bailey, 87, of Sun City, AZ passed away on July 22, 2020. She was born in Phoenix, AZ on June 25, 1933. Proceeded in death by her parents, William and Virginia Myers, brother William Myers and her loving husband of 44 years, Keith C. Crowley. Survivors include her children Karen A. Cooke, William C. Crowley (Rose), Carolyn J....
Robert "Bob" Cebulski
Jul 21, 2020
Robert “Bob” Cebulski, born February 17, 1936 in Buffalo, New York, was reunited with wife, Penny, on July 21, 2020. Bob was loved by so many with his big personality and even bigger heart. He was a lover of jazz and going to shows with those closest to him. One of the greatest joys in his life was watching his...
William Lauer
Jul 20, 2020
William A. Lauer (Bill), 79, passed away after a long battle with COPD on Monday, July 20. While he was small in stature, Bill had a huge personality. He never met a stranger and was well loved by everyone. He was proud to be a native of Phoenix, AZ and was even more proud of being a graduate of St....
Irene Pope
Jul 20, 2020
Irene L. Pope, 92, passed following a lengthy illness in Sun City, Arizona. She was born to Leon and Bertha Castelein in Chicago, Illinois. Irene attended Lakeview High School and Jones Commercial after which she worked in Sears corporate office. She married Basil Pope in Chicago and raised four children. Irene was active in her community (Morton Grove) and church...
Rodney Caufield
Jul 16, 2020
Rodney D. Caufield former head basketball coach at Minot State University, 91, died on July 16, 2020 in Sun City Arizona. The youngest of four children, Rod was born Feb 27, 1929 in Kenmare North Dakota. He was the son of George Caufield and Anna (Johnson). Rodney graduated from Kenmare High School in 1947 where he was an all-conference defensive...
Lorna Pieres
Jul 15, 2020
Lorna R Pieres was born February 1, 1918 in Sutherland, Iowa, the daughter of Oliver and Bessie Cook Smith. She grew up there, working at the local creamery and showcasing her singing talents at many school and community musical events. She graduated from Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls with a teaching degree in 1940. She then taught elementary...
Karl "Gabe" Thompson
Jul 13, 2020
Karl “Gabe” Gable Thompson, 77, of Tonopah, Arizona passed away peacefully on July 13, 2020. Born in Eager, Arizona Karl was the son to Karl and Matilda Thompson. Karl landed is career in the transportation industry where he enjoyed being a truck driver. He found and married the love of his life, Patricia Thompson and eventually had 5 children. He...
Kenneth Heiserman
Jul 13, 2020
Kenneth (Kenny) Udell Heiserman, 89, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at his home. He was born on the family farm, outside of Howard, South Dakota on July 2, 1931, to the late Heber and Lillie (Dinsmore) Heiserman. He married Joyce (Riley) Heiserman on August 2, 1956. They were happily married for 63 years. She preceded...
Edson Maughan
Jul 12, 2020
Edson Glade Maughan reluctantly left his sweetheart and love of his life Bonnie, on the evening of July 12, 2020 after a three year battle of pure stubbornness. He died in Surprise, Arizona of natural causes leaving behind a worn out body from a life well spent to have his spirit return to his heavenly home to be with his...
Hugh Orr Jr.
Jul 11, 2020
Hugh F. Orr, 79, of Sun City passed away on July 11th after a 7-year battle with cancer. He is survived by daughter Jennifer Orr Summers of Redondo Beach, California, stepson Scott (Sondra) Wilderman of Ann Arbor, Michigan; stepdaughter Jacki Brunmeier, of Sun City, Arizona; stepdaughter Tonya (Joanne) Wilderman of Appleton, Wisconsin; and stepdaughter Michelle (Greg) Peters of Anchorage, Alaska....
Josefa Hernandez
Jul 8, 2020
Josefa “Josie” Hernandez, 77, of Goodyear, AZ, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on July 8, 2020. She was born in Fabens, Texas on March 20, 1943 to the late Hilario and Aurora Gonzales. Josie was married to Agustin “Bobby” Hernandez for 56 years and was a loving Mom, Nana and Great-Nana. She was also a beloved...
Joan Schiedel
Jul 8, 2020
Joan Frances Schiedel, 86, passed away on July 8, 2020 in Youngtown, AZ. She is the widower of James Leo Schiedel. They shared 60 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2016. Born in Miller, SD, she was the daughter of Herman and Helen Schaefers. Joan was the fifth of twelve siblings: Lois, Ambrose, Doris, Monica, Maxine, Phyllis, Raymond,...
Christine Locke
Jul 4, 2020
On July 4, 2020, Christine A. Locke, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 72, in Glendale, Arizona. Christine (Chris to all who knew her) was born May 12, 1948 in Long Island, NY to George and Bertha Main. She grew up with 4 brothers and was definitely the care taker of her family. When Christine...
Miguel Arellano
Jul 1, 2020
Miguel Antonio Arellano, 46, of Peoria, AZ, entered into heaven on Wednesday, July, 1st, 2020. He was born to Maricela and Juan Arellano on August. 18th, 1973, in Chicago, IL. Miguel graduated from Barry Goldwater High School in Phoenix, AZ. He met the love of his life, Aurora Arellano, at a house party where they paired up immediately, fell in...
Rebecca Zaudtke
Jul 1, 2020
Rebecca Lynn Zaudtke of Sun City, Arizona passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Wednesday, July 1st, 2020. She will be sadly missed by her many friends and family members. "Becky" was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Marvin Zaudtke and Carol (Dahl) Hodges. She attended St. Paul and Forest Lake schools and took classes focusing on Office...
Mary Ann Baryla
Jun 29, 2020
Mary Ann “Margie” Baryla, 88, Glendale, AZ passed away on 6/29 in Hospice at Banner Thunderbird after a brief illness. She was born in Plains PA, but spent most of her life in Scranton, PA. Margie could often be seen taking care of customers at the family grocery store, Baryla's EZ Shop, with her husband of 65 years, Ed, who...
James "Jim" Williams
Jun 26, 2020
James E “Jim” Williams was born in Picher, Ottawa, Oklahoma in Aug 1932. He moved with his family to Kingman, Arizona when he was about 12 yrs old. He graduated from Kingman High School. He married Laquita Briggs in July 1951 and they had 4 children, Sandy, Warren James, Jeffrey and Ellen. He joined the U. S. Air Force and...
Virginia "Ginny" Wheir
Jun 24, 2020
Virginia (Ginny) Wright Wheir passed peacefully in her sleep on June 24, 2020. Ginny was born August 25, 1921 in Superior, Wisconsin to William Wright and Jensine Scamfer Wright. She has one sibling, Wilberta Wright Richmond, now deceased. After graduating high school Ginny moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and began a 35-year career with AT&T. During this time, she married Clarence...
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