Obituaries
Byron Gettle
Aug 15, 2020
In August 2020, as the family of Byron Lee Gettle gathered, his older son Jeff wrote these words: For as long as I have any memories whatsoever, my dad had been the rock. The source. The voice of reason. The intelligent one. The one with moral values that stood above everything and everyone. The person that even if we hadn't...
George Roberts Jr.
Aug 14, 2020
George Joseph Roberts Junior, Born to George Roberts and Francis Grebe, on December 26, 1926, at Ozone Park, New York, passed quietly on August 14, 2020 at the age of 93. George served honorably in the US Navy from 1944 thru 1946 in a Naval Combat Battalion (CB). He received ribbons for the American Theatre, Victory, Asiatic Pacific, and Philippine...
Manuel (Manny) Figueroa Jr.
Aug 10, 2020
Manny Figueroa Jr. March 5, 1943- August 10, 2020 Manny was an avid horseman. He began his career in 1959 as jockey at Rillito Park in Tucson. He traveled around and rode in places like; Prescott Dowas, Turf Paradise, and all the fair circuits in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Juarez, Mexico. In 1965 he proudly served in the US...
Charlie Serino
Aug 10, 2020
Charlie R Serino passed away on August 10, 2020 on his 76th birthday. Charlie was born in Nogales, Arizona to Jose and Abelia Serino. He was a beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather. He left a permanent mark etched on our hearts and will be tremendously missed. He dedicated his life to serving his country and community, first, in the...
Shirley Johnson
Aug 9, 2020
Shirley R. Johnson from Sun City passed away on August 9, 2020 at the age of 94. Shirley was born in Tenstrike Minnesota and moved to AZ. In 1942 where she was a long time resident of the Avondale/Tolleson area. She retired from Agua Fria High School where she served as the front desk telephone receptionist. She was very active...
Thomas Huffman
Aug 8, 2020
THOMAS E. HUFFMAN FIRST, TOM WANTED EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT HE HAD A GOOD LIFE! Thomas E. Huffman passed away peacefully August 8, 2020 at his home in Sun City. Born in 1937 to Elmer P. and Geneva (Ayers) Huffman in Rochester, Illinois, he moved to Arizona in 1963. Never regretting his move, he was as close to a native...
Lee Finch
Aug 4, 2020
On Tuesday August 4, 2020, Lee Kenneth Finch , loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 90. Born Sept.5th, 1929 to Marjorie and Percy Finch in Belding MI. He was one of 6 children. After proudly serving his country, Lee married Bonnie Berger. Together they had 5 children: LeeAnn (Jim) Euler, Michael (Joyce) Finch, William (Carin)...
Madalyn Dinius
Aug 3, 2020
Madalyn Arlene (Hack) Dinius of Surprise, Arizona, passed away peacefully Monday, August 3, 2020. Madalyn was born on May 10, 1934 in Huntington, Indiana where later in life she met her soulmate Leonard Jack Dinius, they got married on December 13, 1953 and went on to have 3 wonderful children. Madalyn had a colorful career, she worked at Huntington College...
John Mueller
Aug 1, 2020
John Richard Mueller Born September 21, 1942 Died August 01, 2020 “He died sober” John is survived by his two children, William Paul and Karina Amanda, as well as, his four grandchildren Jasmin, Harrison, Sierra and Ivan. John worked as an air traffic controller and was proud of the contributions he made to his country through his service in the...
Michael Swistowicz
Jul 31, 2020
Michael D. Swistowicz, age 74 of Buckeye, AZ passed away July 31, 2020 after a ten-year battle with cancer. He was born on March 31, 1946 to Michael and Eleanor Swistowicz in Chicago, Illinois. He is survived by his beloved lifelong partner Cheryl S. Mizera-Swistowicz, loving brother James (Sue) and sisters Karen (Robert) Konrath and Pam (Tom) Rybarczyk. He was...
James Erickson
Jul 29, 2020
James Randall Erickson (65) 8/11/1954- 7/29/2020 Also known as Dad, Papa, Jim, Jimmy and Big Bird (to his fellow journeymen) was a talented electrician. He worked with his family owned business, Erickson Electric; IBEW 11 and IBEW 640. He is survived by his mother, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 3 daughters, 12 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. He was joined in...
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...
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