Obituaries
Lois Evalene Ljungren
Aug 19, 2024
Lois was born August 28, 1925, at Church’s Ferry, Benson County, North Dakota, daughter of Isaac Book (I.B) Rohrer and Sarah McConnell Rohrer. She was the 8th child born to the family and she was the last living in the family.
She graduated from Central High School in Devils Lake, ND in 1943. She attended Valley City State Teacher’s College in...
Bernie Dant
Aug 16, 2024
George Bernard "Bernie" Dant of Goodyear, Arizona, passed peacefully on August 16, 2024, in Summerville, South Carolina. Bernie was the youngest son of Mary Magdalene Daily and Joseph Roy Dant. He was born April 23, 1933, at home in Montgomery, Indiana. Bernie attended Montgomery schools before moving to Washington, Indiana. After graduation from Washington Catholic High School, Bernie attended Vincennes...
Kathleen M. Gillen
Aug 15, 2024
Kathleen M. Gillen, 79 years of age passed away on August 15, 2024 in Surprise, AZ. A vibrant wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Kathy touched the lives of many and will never be forgotten. She had a passion for animals, loved to dance and was proud of her Italian heritage. Her smile could light up a room and she loved...
George Menke
Aug 15, 2024
George Menke 82, of Peoria, Arizona passed away on August 15, 2024, in Sun City, Arizona. Born on November 25, 1941, in Philadelphia, PA. George grew up in Glendale, Arizona and graduated from Glendale High School in 1959. George went to mortuary school at The California College of Mortuary Science in Los Angeles, California and graduated in 1964. He later...
Darleen Newman
Aug 2, 2024
Darleen was born August 3, 1932, to John and Martha (Verch) Burkart and lived in Stratford, Wisconsin for 54 years prior to moving to Sun City, Arizona in 1986.
She married the love of her life Joe Newman on May 16, 1953, two weeks after his return from Korea. They had 5 children together and celebrated 64 years of marriage before...
Elizabeth J Thorley
Jul 29, 2024
Elizabeth J Thorley, affectionately known as "Betty" to her loved ones, passed away peacefully on July 29 2024, in Sun City, Arizona. She was born on January 29, 1936, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Betty will always be remembered for her loving personality and her deep adoration for her grandchildren. She had a passion for baking cookies and it was no surprise when...
Dale Howard Mabee
Jul 28, 2024
Dale Howard Mabee was born in May, 1926, to Louis Lee and Julia Etta (Bennett) Mabee. He grew up in and on farms near the town of Alexandria, South Dakota. In his late teens he moved to Oregon, where he held a variety of jobs before enlisting in the Navy a few days before his 18th birthday.
After World War II,...
Michael S Walker
Jul 28, 2024
On July 28 2024, we sadly had to say goodbye to Michael Samuel Walker "Sam". He was 75 years old. He was born on October 17 1949 in Danville Virginia. to Eula Doss Walker. He had a total of 12 brothers and sisters. At the age of 16 he joined the Army. During the Vietnam War he served his time...
James Albert Kaufman
Jul 27, 2024
James Albert Kaufman, passed away at the age of 99 peacefully on July 27, 2024 at the Heritage Legacy in Sun City West, Arizona.
Born in Akron, Ohio, December 16, 1924. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force as an aviator during WW2 and Korean conflict. He went on to pilot the Goodyear Ranger Blimp and was a lifelong...
Lillian R Goodwin
Jul 25, 2024
Lillian Goodwin passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 25,2024. She was born July 19, 1932, in Philadelphia and moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1969. She was a beloved wife, mother, nan, and friend to many.
Lilliam was preceded in death by her first husband, James B Gibson; second husband, Arthur Goodwin; daughter: Barbara Masten; son-in-law, Brian Miller; and best...
Daniel Christopher Rice
Jul 22, 2024
Daniel Christopher Rice, sadly passed away at the age of 44. Born on May 29, 1980, in Glendale, Arizona. Daniel's life was characterized by his unwavering, caring nature, patience, and endless support for those around him.
Graduating from Cactus High School and moving on to Northern Arizona University, and receiving his BA Degree, Daniel displayed a continued thirst for knowledge that...
Sam D Vaccaro
Jul 17, 2024
Sam Dominick Vaccaro, 100, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024. Born on May 27, 1924, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Sam lived a life filled with love, dedication, and passion.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Mary Vaccaro. Together, they built a beautiful family and shared countless cherished memories. Sam leaves behind his children and their spouses: Guy...
Irvin E Stenger
Jul 16, 2024
Irvin E Stenger, age 88, of Sun City, AZ, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Irv was born May 20, 1936 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Urban Stenger and Lillian Schenkle Stenger. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Carol (Honnigford), daughters Karen (Tony) Walker of Mt Vernon, IN, and Liz (Doug) Meyer of Sun City West, AZ, sons Jeff...
Brian James Hoer
Jul 15, 2024
Brian James Hoer passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, at the age of 56 in Peoria, Arizona after a long battle with cancer. A man of boundless energy and creativity, Brian's heart and mind were always in motion, dreaming up new ideas and bringing them to life, at work and at home. There will never be enough words for...
Fernando Payan
Jul 15, 2024
Fernando Payan passed away on July 15, 2024 at the age of 76. Fernando was born in Acension, Chihuahua, Mexico on November 8, 1947 to Sixto and Lorenza Payan. He is survived by his mother Lorenza Payan, his 4 children Anthony, David, Denise, Albert and 7 grandchildren Janeese, Jazmyne, Jayleen, Daniel, Angel, Adam, and Alice.
Fernando grew up in Mexico and...
Sylvia V Chavez
Jul 13, 2024
At the age of 85, Sylvia V. Chavez (Pompa), loving wife and mother of five children passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 13, 2024. Sylvia was born in Clarkdale, Arizona on August 31, 1938, to Joseph and Eva Pompa. Sylvia grew up in Glendale and attended Glendale High School before attending Arizona State College- now known as Northern...
Dave Bey
Jul 12, 2024
Dave Bey, 58, a resident of Surprise, Arizona and native to Burbank, California, passed away on July 12th, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Elsa Bey and his children Mathew, Dominic, Laura, and his granddaughters Riley and Ava.
Dave was born to Belle Toscano and Michael Bey in Los Angeles, California. After high school, he started working...
Dolores Teresa Witherspoon
Jul 12, 2024
Dolores Teresa Witherspoon, 82, passed away on July 12, 2024. She was born in Easton, PA, to Sophie and Robert G. Becker, who resided in Holland Township, NJ, and had long ago predeceased her. She attended Holland Township Elementary School, Frenchtown High School, and graduated from Delaware Valley High School in 1960. She was a member of the National Honor...
Joyce Marie Chady
Jul 9, 2024
Joyce Marie Chady (née Tyler), 92, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away peacefully at her home on July 9, 2024 with her family by her side.
Joyce was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Born on December 16, 1931, in the Town of Maine, Wisconsin, Joyce was the cherished daughter...
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