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S. Wall

S. Wall

Jan 3, 2014

96 years old, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2014 at her home in Peoria, AZ. Anne was born to John and Bessie (Blocker) Richards on June 4, 1917, in Everett, Washington. She was Christened Sarah Annabelle Richards; however, she never liked Sarah Annabelle. She liked Anne. So, every one called her Anne. She was loved deeply by her family...

David Rohe

David Rohe

Jan 2, 2014

Memorial services will be held at 11:05 a.m., Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel.

Onis Coffey

Onis Coffey

Dec 27, 2013

76, of Peoria, AZ passed away Dec. 26, 2013. Born in Danville, KY he came to Arizona 1963 and worked as a Construction Superintendent. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Ila; children Jeffery, Vicki, Rick & Jay Coffey (Cathy), brothers G.R., Dravo & Aril Coffey, sisters Dimple, Lois & Ann, 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Son Anthony preceded...

Oneil Planck

Oneil Planck

Dec 26, 2013

Oneil Planck, 85, of Sun City, Arizona passed away December 25, 2013. Mr. Planck was born in Kansas City, Kansas. He graduated from Rockhurst College with a business administration degree. A US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he served in Germany in the finance disbursing division. He was employed in the cost accounting field for many years in Kansas...

Lola Pfeiffer

Lola Pfeiffer

Dec 26, 2013

Lola Kate Pfeiffer, 72, of Glendale, AZ passed away December 24, 2013. An Arizona native, she is survived by her husband of 28 years, John Pfeiffer; children: Kathy, Kelly, Shelly step-sons: John, Cliff & Joey, 22 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Vivian Marmesh

Vivian Marmesh

Dec 23, 2013

Vivian Marmesh, a radiant soul and a precious gift from God, passed into Heaven to join her Husband (Gus) and sons (Roger and Bryan) on December 16th, 2013. Vivian will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to have known her and shared her life. Vivian O. Balcom was born in Rochester, MN on Oct 3rd, 1921. Vivian grew...

Arvetta Gavin

Arvetta Gavin

Dec 23, 2013

87, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away December 20, 2013. She was born in Quincy, Illinois. A retired newspaper bookkeeper, she moved to Arizona in 2009 from Washington. Survivors include her daughters, Patty Underwood, Mickey Thayer, Sharon Gavin, Brenda Gettman and Maureen Diaz. 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren also survive. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December...

Elizabeth Rungaitis

Elizabeth Rungaitis

Dec 23, 2013

Elizabeth L. Rungaitis (nee Lucas), age 95, formerly of Rockdale and Joliet, passed away Friday, December 6, 2013 in Phoenix, AZ where she lived with her daughter Judith (Rungaitis) Browning. Preceded in death by her parents, Stephen & Elizabeth Lucas, husband Joseph G Rungaitis, Sr., son Joseph G. Rungaitis, Jr. (Peg), sisters Anna Macholz, Rose Gomora; brothers Frank and Steven...

David "Dave" Miesel

David "Dave" Miesel

Dec 20, 2013

David E. “Dave” Miesel, 71, of Phoenix, AZ passed away Dec. 17, 2013. Dave was born in Detroit, MI to Daniel and Ioleen Miesel. He moved to Arizona in 1960 and served in the US Army. He was a member of the Arizona Cactus Cappers, the NRA and during the 70’s was a CB radio enthusiast. An avid woodworker and...

Lt. Robert L. "Jorgie" Jorgensen, U.S.A.F., Retired

Lt. Robert L. "Jorgie" Jorgensen, U.S.A.F., Retired

Dec 19, 2013

Lt. Col. Robert L. “Jorgie” Jorgensen, U.S.A.F., Ret., passed away December 18, 2013 in Sun City, AZ. Born in Paxton, Nebraska he retired in Peoria, Arizona after 22 years service in the US Air Force and was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Order of Eastern Star and...

Stephen Levendosky

Stephen Levendosky

Dec 17, 2013

Stephen Anthony Levendosky, 52, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away December 16, 2013. Stephen was born in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania and moved to Arizona in 1980. He was employed as a credit card company manager. Survivors include his fiance Janet Hayes; children Jennifer Mical (Joe), Michael Levendosky and Cheyenne Hayes, his brother William Levendosky III, sisters Sandy Smarto and Debbie MacBeth...

William Furlong

William Furlong

Dec 16, 2013

William Cody Furlong, 25, of Litchfield Park, AZ passed away December 12, 2013. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Michael & Sheila (Quegan) Furlong and was employed as a Heating and AC Technician. Survivors include his parents Michael and Sheila; son Aidan Gomez; companion Sarah Rogers and her children Destiny and Jackson; sisters Nicole Foster (Joseph) and Candice Furlong;...

Wanetta Hicks

Wanetta Hicks

Dec 9, 2013

Wanetta G. Hicks was called from her earthly home of 86 years to return to her heavenly Father and beloved family on December 3rd. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 18, 1927 and has resided in Arizona since 1978. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Hicks, of 65 years. She is survived by three daughters,...

Rosemarie Sheppard-Parvin

Rosemarie Sheppard-Parvin

Dec 9, 2013

Rosemarie Sheppard-Parvin born May 5, 1943, passed away November 29, 2013 at the age of 70 in Phoenix, AZ. Born to Benjamin and Idella Sheppard in Edison, NJ. Rose was the youngest of 12 children. Her husband Bob Parvin, parents Benjamin and Idella, sisters Shirley, Geri, Marion and June, brothers Alfie and Frank preceded her in death. She is survived...

Lorraine Beck

Lorraine Beck

Dec 4, 2013

Visitation 1-2:30 p.m. with Rosary service at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center.

Zella Dennis Cole

Zella Dennis Cole

Dec 1, 2013

Zella Q. Dennis Cole was taken by the hand by the Lord on Nov. 28, 2013, at the age of 96. She was born in Laclede County, MO, to Allen and Cora Dennis. Zella was raised in Lyons, NE, moving to Indianapolis, IN at age 23, to join her new husband, Robert Cole, in a marriage that lasted 71 years....

Thomas Kimmell

Thomas Kimmell

Nov 29, 2013

68, of Phoenix, AZ passed away November 23, 2013. He is survived by his wife Karyl Kimmell of Phoenix, sons Bryan and Chad Kimmell of Phoenix, granddaughter Katelynd Kimmell of Phoenix, and his great-grandson Jeremy Kimmell. An Arizona resident for 67 years, he worked for 20 years for the Arizona Department of Agriculture. Viewing will be Noon-3:00 p.m., Saturday, Dec....

Carl Zeman "CJ"

Carl Zeman "CJ"

Nov 29, 2013

Carl Joseph Zeman, "CJ," 44, passed away on Saturday, 11/23/13. Carl, son of Carl E. and Laura A. Zeman, brother of Tamara A. Zeman Roman, brother-in-law of Giovani Roman and dear uncle of Mia and Jacalyn, is also survived by Jennifer Zeman (Topel) and Carolyn Amy, and is predeceased by Pamela Zeman (Fuerhoff). Carl was employed at CVS Caremark as...

Shirley "Jeanne" White

Shirley "Jeanne" White

Nov 29, 2013

of Tolleson passed away on November 26, 2013. Jeanne was born on May 7, 1945 in Alamosa, CO to Sam and Agnes Mizokami. She worked for American Fence Co. in the corporate office for 40 years. Jeanne is survived by her husband of 46 years, Greg; brothers Duane (Rita) Mizokami and Ron (Cindy) Mizokami of Alamosa, CO; sister Marlene Arellano...

Henrietta Orlowski

Henrietta Orlowski

Nov 25, 2013

88, of Peoria, Arizona passed away November 24, 2013. Born in Amherst, Wisconsin, she moved to Arizona in 2000 from Illinois. Survived by her children, Linda Brown (Russell) and Alan Kalas; sisters Alice Randall and Marge Kostuck; 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Menke Funeral & Cremation...

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