Obituaries

Dena F Stoller

Dena F Stoller

Oct 5, 2024

Dena Stoller (Schnabel) passed away in the early hours of Saturday, October 5, 2024 in the comfort of her home in Sun City, AZ. She was born November 3rd 1932 in Logan Co. North Dakota and was nearly 92 years old at her passing. She grew up on a farm near the town of Burnstad, North Dakota with her two...

Synthia Lea Hunter

Synthia Lea Hunter

Oct 4, 2024

Synthia Lea Hunter, lovingly known as Sindy or Grandma Sindy, passed away on October 4, 2024, at the age of 69 in Sun City, Arizona. She was born on August 23, 1955, in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was the beloved daughter of Beverly Alfson and Henry Soul. From an early age, Sindy displayed a compassionate heart and a giving nature.

 Sindy...

Merle Freeman

Merle Freeman

Oct 2, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Merle Freeman. Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and loyal Friend. 

In her  Christian faith, she found joy and purpose in her relationship with Christ. Each day, without fail, began in devotion. Seeking guideance in family matters, praying for patience and that she keep an open heart. His promises she belived in, her gental...

Gordon John Wilkinson

Gordon John Wilkinson

Sep 26, 2024

Gordon J Wilkinson 89, of Sun City AZ, previously Mundelein IL, passed away peacefully September 26, 2024. He was born December 31, 1934 in Chicago IL, the son of Grafton and Helen McFarland Wilkinson.

 Gordon loved his family, his friends and the US Marine Corps. He enlisted in his teens and spent six years serving our country, both in Korea and...

Bud (Delmar) Phillips

Bud (Delmar) Phillips

Sep 21, 2024

Bud (Delmar) Phillips, passed away on September 21, 2024 at 7:51am in his home surrounded by his daughter, Amy Phillips Munoz, son, Joseph Charles Phillips, granddaughters, Madelyn Claire Munoz, Ann Marie Phillips, grandson, Donny Antonio Munoz, his brother, Charles Phillips and wife Fay from Jefferson City, Missouri, and his wife of 52 years Linda Phillips. His brother Dan Phillips and...

Marie J Schwarz

Marie J Schwarz

Sep 19, 2024

Marie J. Schwarz, 87, of Peoria, AZ peacefully passed away on Sept 19, 2024. Preceded in death by John, her husband of 48 years and survived by their children Mary Jo (Ralph) of Phoenix, AZ, Theresa (Peter) & granddaughter Celeste of Cleveland Heights, OH, Robert (Allison) & grandsons Zachary & Caleb of Countryside, IL. A Memorial Mass will be held...

Margaret Nancy Hathaway

Margaret Nancy Hathaway

Sep 13, 2024

Margaret Nancy Hathaway, affectionately known as Margie, was born on December 10, 1939, in Long Island, New York. She passed away on September 13, 2024 in Sun City, Arizona, leaving a legacy of love, laughter, and an indomitable spirit that touched everyone she encountered.

Margie's journey through life was enriched by her strong work ethic, having been an assembly woman at...

Marilyn Olney

Marilyn Olney

Sep 11, 2024

Marilyn Olney (née Patterson), 93, passed away Sept. 2024 in Sun City AZ. Lived in Deerfield IL for more than 50 years with her late husband “Ted,” and Sun City later in life. Preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Kathryn, and twin sister Joanne. Survived by her son, daughter-in-law, and 5 grandchildren. Graduate of Michigan State University (a loyal...

Joshua M. Hatley

Joshua M. Hatley

Sep 10, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Joshua M. Hatley, a loving father, caring son, and cherished brother, who left us too soon 10 Sept 2024. At 45, he leaves behind three beloved sons, Gary Hatley, Anthony Hatley, and Joshua J. Hatley - JJ.

Josh is survived by his grandmother, Marge Hammer, his parents, Lana Hatley and Gary Hatley,...

Cassie Ann Price

Cassie Ann Price

Sep 9, 2024

Cassie Ann Price, born on April 25, 1970, in Cedarville, California, passed away on September 9, 2024, in Tolleson, Arizona. She was a dedicated educator who devoted her life to teaching until her retirement from Liberty High School in Liberty, Missouri. Cassie was deeply committed to her students and imparted knowledge with energy and love.

Cassie’s educational journey included her earning...

Dr. Jose Antonio Sanchez

Dr. Jose Antonio Sanchez

Sep 8, 2024

Jose Antonio Sanchez, affectionately known as Tony, passed away on September 8 2024, in Sun City, Arizona at the age of 84. Born on June 24, 1940, in El Salvador, he made a significant impact in his community and beyond, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by his family and all those who had the honor of knowing.

Tony...

Richard E. (Dick) Swails

Richard E. (Dick) Swails

Sep 8, 2024

Richard E. (Dick) Swails passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024 in Peoria, Arizona. He is now cheering on his beloved Hawkeyes from heaven.

Dick was born in Iowa City, Iowa and is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Albertus Swails and his sister, Kathy Fountain. He attended West Branch High School where he excelled in sports, especially football.

Dick...

Oscar Berentine Oland

Oscar Berentine Oland

Sep 7, 2024

Oscar, third child born to Cora and Alto Oland, will be fondly remembered by many from the Dakotas to the deserts and pines of Arizona. Always extremely proud of his Norwegian heritage, family homesteading efforts, upbringing and life, he stood tall in his beliefs and loyalties. Kidder was his stomping grounds as a kid and boy did he love his...

Carl Alexander Patterson

Carl Alexander Patterson

Sep 3, 2024

Carl Alexander Patterson, affectionately known as "Ole," was born on July 4, 1940, in Big Timber, Montana. He passed away on September 3, 2024, in Sun City, Arizona, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter that will be cherished by all who knew him.

Carl lived a life devoted to both his family and his work. A proud graduate of...

John Elieff

John Elieff

Sep 2, 2024

The obituary is still being written by the family and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. 

Mary Ann Roth Vaccaro

Mary Ann Roth Vaccaro

Aug 31, 2024

Mary Ann (Roth) Vaccaro, 95, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. She was born on September 26, 1928 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Vincent and Clare (Maier) Roth. Her brother, Fr. James Roth, M.M., and sister, Bernice Weis (Gerry), preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Sam...

Sarah Ellen Elieff

Sarah Ellen Elieff

Aug 31, 2024

In loving memory of Sarah Ellen Elieff, a cherished soul who left us after 83 wonderful years filled with love, laughter, and adventure. Born on September 3, 1940 in Gurdon, Arkansas, she lived her life with passion, raising a family that she adored and exploring the world with her beloved spouse, John. Together, they traveled around Arizona, Europe, China, and...

Jennifer E. Scherf

Jennifer E. Scherf

Aug 29, 2024

Jennifer Ellen Scherf (Kassube) passed away August 29, 2024, after a brief illness. She was a member of Saint Clement of Rome Catholic Church in Sun City, Arizona. Jenny was born on November 7, 1942, in Washington, D.C. She grew up in Springfield, Illinois and graduated from Cathedral Grade School and from Ursaline Academy in 1960. She went on to...

Raymond A Baca

Raymond A Baca

Aug 29, 2024

Raymond A. Baca, affectionately known by those close to him as "Bacaruni," passed away peacefully from natural causes on August 29, 2024, in Sun City, Arizona. Born on June 13, 1938, in Leesburg, New Mexico, he lived a life rich with experiences, laughter, and love.

Raymond graduated from Colton High School and went on to have a distinguished career that included...

Diana May Griffin

Diana May Griffin

Aug 26, 2024

Diana May (Gore) Griffin was born in Lewistown, Montana on October 8, 1942 to Lester A and Hazel M Gore.

She is survived by her husband, William Griffin; siblings, Richard A Gore, Marilyn A Wiard and husband Chuck, and Beverly E Grimm; as well as a niece and two nephews.