Obituaries
James A Freese
Jan 25, 2025
James Alan Freese (Jim), a loving husband, dedicated father and grandfather, as well as a cherished community member, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, in Peoria, Arizona. He was born on June 28, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois.
Jim served his country honorably as a Specialist in the Central Intelligence Corps of the Army. Following his military service, he embarked on...
Stephen James Ness
Jan 24, 2025
Stephen James “Jim” Ness passed away on January 24, 2025, aged 85. He is profoundly mourned by Sue, his wife of 63 years; his children Joe, Melissa, Patrick and Jeff; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and his brother Phil and his sisters Liz and Edie. He is preceded in death by his beloved brother Joe, after whom his eldest son...
Betty Jane Randa
Jan 24, 2025
Betty Jane Randa, of Sun City, born August 8, 1930, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away January 24, 2025, at the age of 94.
She is survived by her daughters Diane Wright and Arlene Gilroy; grandchildren Dawn McKenna, Gilbert Wright, Karen Wright-Bullock and Kelly Dykstra; great grandchildren Gavin and Devyn McKenna, and Mallory, Daphne, and Chelsea Dykstra; and other relatives and friends....
Harvey W. Rosen
Jan 24, 2025
Harvey W. Rosen, 87, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025.
Survivors include a daughter, Laura Correa of New York, NY, and a son, Michael Stubbs (Cindy) of Agoura Hills, CA., 4 grandchildren, Natasha and Marc Correa of New York, NY, and Ilana and Elizabeth Stubbs of Los Angeles, CA. A sister, Joyce Lockwood (Jeff), and four nephews, David and Steve...
Rudolph & Margarete Galler
Jan 19, 2025
Rudolph M. Galler and Margarete K. Galler will be laid to rest at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona on May 30, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Margarete went peacefully to be with the Lord on February 1, 2023 and Rudolph was reunited with the love of his life on January 19, 2025, just 4 days before their 70th wedding anniversary.
Rudolph...
Karla Rae McKay
Jan 17, 2025
Karla Rae McKay (Davidson), age 73, passed away January 17, 2025, in Sun City, Arizona. Born and raised in the Berkley, Michigan area she attended and graduated from Berkley High School in 1969. She would later marry her high school sweetheart, Kenneth James McKay, with whom she raised two children in Trenton, Michigan.
Karla worked at Michigan Bell as an Operator...
Mark S Zavodny
Jan 16, 2025
Mark S. Zavodny, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, in Surprise, Arizona. He was born on March 23, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, marking the beginning of a life filled with service, love, and family.
Mark's commitment to his country began at the young age of 17 when he joined the Army. Over...
David George Brown
Jan 15, 2025
David George Brown, a longtime resident of Sun City, Arizona, drew his last breath on January 15, 2025, largely, we suspect, in a desire to join his siblings in a heavenly scheme to help the Buffalo Bills to win the Super Bowl this year. Go Bills!
David was born and raised in Buffalo, New York, where his lifelong passion for the...
Jeffrey Scott Rivard
Jan 12, 2025
Jeffrey (Jeffey, Tio Jeffey, Jefe) Scott Rivard, 50, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 12, 2025, in Peoria, Arizona.
Jeffrey was born in Royal Oak, Michigan on September 8, 1974. He was the youngest of four children born to Peggy Ann McQuillan, and the only son of Robert (Bob) Rivard. Soon after his birth, his family moved to San Diego, California...
Eleanor Ferency-Lucyk
Jan 11, 2025
Our loving mother, Eleanor Ruth Ferency-Lucyk, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
She grew up on Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, and lived in Robinson Township for many years before moving to Florida. In 2003 she moved to Arizona where she lived her retirement years and to be near her children. She loved animals and was a supporter of many...
Denis B.W. Moyer
Jan 10, 2025
Denis B.W. Moyer, born on June 23, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, in Surprise, Arizona. Denis's life was marked by his dedicated service as a truck driver for Kellogg's, a career that he retired from after many years of hard work.
Denis was a person known for his good sense of humor, bringing joy and...
Edwin J Marini
Jan 3, 2025
Ed was born in Alliance, OH on April 3, 1925, to Candido and Cecilia Marini. He enlisted in the Navy right after graduating from Alliance High School in 1943. He was commissioned an Ensign in 1945 and returned home in August 1946. Shortly after returning to Alliance, he met the love of his life at a dance, Eleanor Streza. They...
Gloria Jean Urban
Dec 28, 2024
Gloria Jean Urban (Schultz) age 81 sadly passed away on December 28, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, lived most of her life in Central Ohio had moved to Phoenix in 2020 to be closer to her grandchildren.
Gloria’s formative years were spent in Kipling, Ohio with her maternal Czechoslovakian/Bohemian grandparents whom she fiercely loved. Part of the 1961...
Shirley A. Macias
Dec 27, 2024
Shirley A. Macias, 69, passed away on December 27, 2024. She was born in Glendale, Arizona to Tomas D. Macias and Isaura (Chawa) Martinez. She was the ninth child of eleven children. She attended Glendale High School. She loved spending time with family, friends, traveling and playing volleyball.
She is preceded in death by her parents Tomas and Isaura Macias and...
Willie Marteniez Jr.
Dec 23, 2024
Willie Marteniez Jr., 53, of El Mirage, AZ passed away on December 23, 2024.
Willie was born on January 1, 1971 to Willie and Eula Mae Marteniez in Parker, AZ. He grew up in Parker and the surrounding areas attending Blake Elementary, Wallace Middle School and Parker High School. He excelled in sports and academics and was a member of the...
Patricia Ann Day
Dec 21, 2024
Patricia Ann Day, affectionately known as Patty, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, at her home in Sun Lakes, Arizona. Born on July 21, 1928, in Lowell, Massachusetts, Patty lived a vibrant and adventurous life that touched the hearts of many.
Patty was a remarkable woman with an energetic spirit and a zest for life. Her career as a Bank...
Don E Rogers
Dec 7, 2024
Don passed away December 7, 2024 at his home in Peoria, Arizona. He was 86 years old.
He was born in Tennessee and moved to Arizona as a small child. He is the son of the late Ossie and Ervin Rogers. Don has five brothers and sisters. He is predeceased by Richard and Kathryn.
Don is survived by his wife Patty who...
Joanna Burton
Dec 4, 2024
Joanna Burton was born on October 1, 1945 in Glendale, Arizona to Ellameege and John Burton. She had 2 older Brothers, Robert and Jerry. Joanna joined her parents and brothers on December 4, 2024.
Joanna graduated from Glendale High School and went on to attend Arizona State University and finished in 3 years, then continued her education at NAU where she...
Carol Lynn Plante
Dec 4, 2024
Carol Lynn Plante, born on April 10, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona, after a courageous battle with leukemia. She was 79 years old.
Carol’s life journey began with her education at Cass Tech High School in Detroit, where she graduated in 1963. Her passion for caring led her to Wes Suburban School...
Thresa Darlene Hamlett
Dec 1, 2024
Thresa Darlene Hamlett passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1. She was born in Pekin, IL on September 19, 1934 to Philip and Sarah Dini. She married Billy Gene Hamlett in 1955. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, and is survived by two sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Terri was a devout Catholic, loved many pets...
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