Obituaries
Ruby Yvonne Kenniger
Mar 15, 2025
Ruby Yvonne Kenniger, born on April 27, 1941, in Bremen, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at home in Peoria, Arizona, on March 15, 2025. She was a beacon of love and laughter in the lives of many, and her departure leaves a profound void that will be felt deeply by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Ruby, affectionately known as...
LaVerne Ruth Elchlinger
Mar 15, 2025
In memory of LaVerne Ruth Elchlinger (Shively - Redlin)
An angel came and called her name and took her by the hand. She said her place was ready in Heaven far above and she had to leave behind all those she dearly loved. So when tomorrow starts without her, don't think she is far apart, for every time you think of...
Margie S Maya
Mar 9, 2025
Margie S. Maya, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, at the age of 80 in Sun City, Arizona. Born on November 15, 1944, in Glendale, Arizona, Margie was raised in the Catholic Church, and her faith was a cornerstone of her life. A proud graduate of St. Mary’s High School, she carried...
Robert Carl Johnston
Mar 8, 2025
Robert (Rob) Carl Johnston, age 71, passed away March 8th, in Peoria, AZ, surrounded by his family. Rob was born in 1953 in Coldwater, MI to William R. (Dick) and Elizabeth (Betty) Johnston. The family relocated from South Haven, MI to Eau Claire, WI when Rob was a teenager. He met his wife Patricia (Pat) Fugate while attending Central Junior...
Frederick March Shape
Mar 6, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Frederick March Shape on March 6, 2025, in Sun City, Arizona, at the age of 93.
Born on December 9, 1931, in Warren, Ohio to Mildred M. Shape and Carl T. Shape, Frederick "Tiny" Shape spent most of his life in Warren before relocating to Sun City, Arizona in 2022...
Rev. Thomas A. Ingalls
Feb 24, 2025
Rev. Thomas Almont Ingalls, 81, of Goodyear, AZ, met his Heavenly Father February 24, 2025. Tom was born June 5, 1943, in Murdo, SD, to Morris H. and Mary Jane (Coye) Ingalls. He grew up in White River, SD, where his parents owned and operated The Mellette County News. In 1956, The Ingalls moved to Murdo to take over The...
Denny (Shorty) Allen
Feb 24, 2025
Denny (Shorty) Allen, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, in Sun City, Arizona. Born on November 24, 1934, in Aurora, Illinois, he lived a life filled with dedication to family, service, and the great outdoors.
Denny proudly served in the United States Army, exemplifying a spirit of commitment that extended through his years as a long-time volunteer with the American...
Wanda Louise Kay
Feb 21, 2025
Wanda was born on a small farm approximately 5 miles west of Salem, Indiana to Jesse Purlee and Addie Marshall Purlie. Her brother and sisters were Laurel, Richard, Jewel, Bruce, Ronald, and Gary. She attended a small grade-school located between her home and Pekin and attended high school by riding a bus to Pekin High School. When she entered the...
Richard Phillips McConnell
Feb 18, 2025
Richard P. McConnell., Sun City, Arizona. Born to William N & Edith R McConnell October 9, 1933 in Brookline, MA. He served in the Korean War 1953-1955. Graduated from Boston University 1959. Retired at age 55 as Vice President/Part Owner- Westwood Insurance Agency, Inc., Westwood, MA. Moved to Arizona full time in 2001 and spent 23 summers in Show Low,...
Carol Ann Clark Watson (Racana)
Feb 11, 2025
Carol Ann Watson, cherished mother, dedicated volunteer, and vivacious spirit left this world on February 11, 2025, just shy of her 93rd birthday. Born in Chicago, Illinois on February 20, 1932, to Richard "Rocco" Racana and Sue Mayfield (Felice), Carol embodied the vibrant energy and warmth that touched the lives of all who were fortunate to know her.
A proud graduate...
Audrey Joanne Wedul
Feb 11, 2025
Audrey Joanne Wedul (Fossum) was born July 3, 1928 to Otto and Molester Fossum in the family home near Canton, South Dakota. The second of four girls, Audrey always spoke fondly of her childhood on the farm. She attended a one room school for eight grades, then Augustana Academy for high school. In 1949, she proudly graduated from Augustana College...
Glenda F Hopper
Feb 8, 2025
Glenda Faye Hopper, a devoted Mother, Auntie, Granny and Gigi, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, in Peoria, Arizona, at the age of 84. Glenda was born on June 22, 1940, in Harrison, Ohio to Albert and Mabel (Rugg) Brook. She was the 4th of seven children and was the last to survive.
Glenda was in the last class to...
Vernom Dale Anders
Feb 5, 2025
Vernom Dale Anders beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Vern, Dale to many of his friends, was born during the great depression and grew up in Monongahela, Pennsylvania. There, he worked at his family store and served as a volunteer firefighter. As a young man he enlisted in the US Army and was stationed at White Sands Missile Range as...
Elaine C Nichols
Feb 5, 2025
Elaine C. Nichols, born on April 3, 1941, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away on February 5, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. She embraced life with a remarkable dedication and an unwavering work ethic that marked her career at Sperry Flight System/Honeywell Aviation for over three decades. Starting her journey on the assembly line inspection for the space shuttle, Elaine showcased a...
Vivian Dove Putman
Feb 3, 2025
Vivian Dove Putman passed peacefully February 3, 2025 in Phoenix at the age of 90. Born in Fort Defiance, AZ to parents Edgar and Ruth Stocks in 1934, she was a proud Arizona native raised in the wilds of Tuba City, attended high school at Wasatch Academy (graduating in 2 years at 16 years old), worked summers at Phantom Ranch...
Joyce Ann Hardy
Feb 3, 2025
Joyce Ann Kitts-Hardy passed away on February 3, 2025 in Peoria, Arizona. She was the cherished daughter of the late Vada and Earl Kitts, a loving mother to Kim, Jan, and Mark, and a caring Nana to three grandchildren and three great-granddaughters.
Private services have already been held.
James Floyd Lawton
Feb 2, 2025
James Floyd Lawton, was born on December 21, 1945, in Painesville, Ohio and passed away on February 2, 2025, in Sun City, Arizona. He leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter that will be cherished by all who knew him. Jim lived a life devoted to both his family and his friends. He had a passion for hunting, fishing,...
Mary Regina Reynolds
Jan 31, 2025
Mary Regina (Wehner) Reynolds, born August 24, 1943, in New York City, peacefully passed away on January 31, 2025, in Sun City, Arizona. Mary is now reunited in heaven with her parents, Margaret and Vincent Wehner, and her sister, Margaret Anne. Her daughter Jacqueline and granddaughters Sarah and Amanda Judge remain to cherish her memory and carry her love in...
Cindy Lee Baker
Jan 31, 2025
Cindy Baker, 75 of Peoria Arizona passed away on January 31, 2025. She was born on April 4, 1949 in Lubbock, Texas.
Cindy is survived by her two daughters Deborah & Charlette. By her three grandchildren; Bryan, Joseph, and Marissa, by her Great grandchildren; Isaiah, Bryant and Ariett.
She was predeceased by her husband Freddy Ray Baker, her son Ricky Ray Baker...
Ann Marie Christian
Jan 27, 2025
Ann Marie Christian, affectionately known as Amy, passed away on January 27, 2025, in Peoria, AZ, at the age of 82. Born on January 15, 1943, Amy lived a life filled with purpose and compassion, notably dedicating over 40 years to her career as a Registered Nurse. Her extensive experience saw her work across a multitude of areas in nursing,...
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