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Franklin Sass

Franklin Sass

Jun 20, 2013

80, of Sun City, Arizona passed away June 18, 2013. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Mr. Sass served in the US Army. A retired police officer, he moved to Sun City in 1992. He was a member of the Korean War Veterans and the American Legion Post #66. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday,...

Rev. B. Rice II

Rev. B. Rice II

Jun 20, 2013

Age 89, died June 16th 2013. Born January 5th, 1924, son of Ethel Mae Kaake Rice and Dr. Allen Buckner Rice, grandson of noted preacher M.S. Rice in Ann Arbor Michigan. Fifth generation Methodist preacher. Served Methodist Churches in Indiana, Alpena and Belleville, Michigan for 23 years. Chief Executive, CEO and Chief lobbyist of the Michigan Interfaith Council on Alcohol...

Robert "Bob" Fuller

Robert "Bob" Fuller

Jun 17, 2013

91, of Sun City, Arizona passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 4, 2013. Bob was a beloved husband, married to his wife, Marge, for 63 years. He was a wonderful father to his daughter, Karen. He was born and raised in Erie County, Pennsylvania where he lived until joining the U.S. Army. He served his...

Norma "Norm" Harrigfeld

Norma "Norm" Harrigfeld

Jun 14, 2013

Norm was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Anne Harrigfeld and a sister Janet. She is survived by her three sisters: Joan (Charles) Earnshaw- Peoria AZ; Maxine (Louis) Tichacek — Montgomery, TX; and Wilma (Robert) Flaherty — Las Vegas, NV The winter of Norm's birth was severe, and travel to a medical facility was impossible. Born at home,...

Mervin Schrock

Mervin Schrock

Jun 11, 2013

89, of Sun City, AZ, went home to be with the Lord on June 10th, 2013. He was born July 11th, 1923, in Warren, OH. Preceding him in death were his loving wife of 61 years, Fannie, his son Lavern (Vern), and great-granddaughter Lydia. Mervin is survived by his 2 daughters: Marilyn (Lavern) Wagler of Hartville, OH, and Rita (Rex)...

A.L. Blanton Jr.

A.L. Blanton Jr.

Jun 10, 2013

August 21, 1921 – May 26, 2013 Lee passed away peacefully in his sleep after nearly 92 trips around the sun. As a resident of The Inn at Freedom Plaza in Peoria, AZ, he is survived by his wife of 71 years, Elizabeth M. Blanton, and their five children; Richard, Michael, Kathleen, Robert, and Mary along with their families. Born...

Roger Johnson

Roger Johnson

May 31, 2013

Born on August 19, 1938 to Carl and Adella Johnson in Jackson, Minnesota. He attended school in Petersburg Country School and graduated from Jackson High School in 1956. He was very active in all sports and continued until 1997 when he traded in his bat and glove for a television remote and his computer. Fishing was also his passion. In...

Charles Graham

Charles Graham

May 31, 2013

94, of Sun City, Arizona passed away May 29, 2013. Mr. Graham was born in Bonesteel, South Dakota. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. with funeral services at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel. He will be laid to rest in the Rosebud Cemetery in Bonesteel, South Dakota.

Lottie Tyers (Ruszczyk)

Lottie Tyers (Ruszczyk)

May 30, 2013

Born February 17, 1938 and passed away May 22, 2013. Lottie is survived by her husband Raymond L. Tyers; sons Raymond W. Tyers, Steven D. Tyers, James L. Tyers and 4 grandchildren. Private family services to be held.

Herbert Spitler Sr.

Herbert Spitler Sr.

May 29, 2013

87, of Glendale, AZ passed away May 28, 2013. Born in Richfield, CA, he resided in Glendale, AZ for 82 years and was a WWII veteran of the US Navy. An electrician, he was the co-owner of Spitler Electric and a member of the I.B.E.W. He truly loved Arizona and spent many happy times at the cabin that he built...

Michael Reese

Michael Reese

May 28, 2013

68, of Surprise, Arizona passed away May 24, 2013. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota,he moved to Arizona in 1999 from California. Survivors include his wife Barbara; sons James and Zachary; 4 brothers and 6 sisters and 1 grandchild. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 19002 N....

Frank Loverme

Frank Loverme

May 24, 2013

Son of Joseph and Rose (Coffaro) Loverme, born on September 12, 1927 in Jamestown, NY, went to be with our Lord on May 23, 2013, surrounded by his family and the loving thoughts and prayers of those who couldn’t be at his beside. Frank was employed by MRC/TRW for 38 years before retirement and was a member of several clubs...

Jane Freeman

Jane Freeman

May 23, 2013

Born: 4-8-20, Erie, PA Died: 5-17-13, Sun City, AZ Long time resident and community leader, Jane J. Freeman, passed away May 17, 2013. Jane will be remembered for her friendly smile and her many contributions to the Sun City community. Among her many accomplishments Jane served as President of Sun City Meals on Wheels, was a member of the Board...

Roger Johnson

Roger Johnson

May 21, 2013

74 of Sun City, Arizona passed away May 17, 2013. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. with funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 15630 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ.

Edmund Wentz

Edmund Wentz

May 20, 2013

Edmund A. Wentz, 93, of Sun City passed away May 18, 2013. Born in Streeter, North Dakota, he served in the US Army during WW II. A Banker, he retired to Sun City in 1995 from Minnesota. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Beverly; daughters Sandra (Buzz) Argent, Jodi (Jeff) Dehn and Belinda (Grady) Anderson; brothers Ray...

Mary Mosier

Mary Mosier

May 16, 2013

71, of Sun City passed away May 14, 2013. Born in Paris, Arkansas, she resided in Arizona for the past 15 years. Survivors include her daughters, 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Preceeding her in death are her infant son, and her husband Charles Mosier preceded her in 1998. Visitation will be Noon - 2:00 p.m. with funeral service at...

Michele Carter

Michele Carter

May 14, 2013

born March 10th 1967 in, Phoenix AZ, she was a loving wife, mother, sister and best friend. Michele joined God and his Angels May 10th 2013. She is survived by her Loving Husband Dean Carter, Son Kevin, Daughter Tiffany, Father Ronal, Mother Janice, Sister Christine and nieces Lindsey & Sara along with extended family. Services will be held at 10:00...

Douglas D'Amour

Douglas D'Amour

May 14, 2013

61, of Sun City West, died peacefully on May 11, 2013 with his family by his side. Douglas is survived by his wife Carol, sister Diane, four children, and nine grandchildren. Douglas served in the US Navy during Vietnam along with the Army National Guard. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, May 15, 2013 with funeral services to be held...

Priscilla Volberding

Priscilla Volberding

May 10, 2013

88, of Sun City, Arizona passed away May 9, 2013. Mrs. Volberding was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa. An 18 year resident of Sun City she was preceded in death by her husband James R. "Jim" Volberding in 2006. Survivors include her son Jim Volberding, Jr. and daughters Jane Pierce and Ann Young. Private family services will be held in...

Beatrice Lund

Beatrice Lund

May 6, 2013

88, passed away peacefully at her home in Sun City, Arizona on April 10, 2013. Beatrice was born in West Bend, Wisconsin. She was the ninth child in a family of twelve. She married Walter Lund in 1945. Beatrice and Walter resided in Seattle, WA for numerous years, and also resided in southern California during the early part of their...

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