Obituaries
Janet Sprague
Jan 25, 2011
Janet M. Sprague August 4, 1915 – January 23, 2011 Beloved wife, mother & grandmother. Janet will be missed by all who knew her. She was a lovely lady, always thinking of others first. A true sports fan, she will be remembered for her enthusiasm and love of sports. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Lawrence Edward Sprague, in 1989....
Lynne Tylee
Jan 24, 2011
Lynne Marie Tylee of Phoenix, AZ and daughter of John and Carole Tylee of Canajoharie, NY passed away suddenly on January 18, 2011. Lynne is survived by her son Tyler Crosby, her parents and siblings Michael, Robert, John and Karen. There will be a memorial service Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 2pm in the Reformed Church on Front St. in...
William "Billy" Roller, Jr.
Jan 24, 2011
Roller Jr., William O. "Billy" Born June 27, 1966 Died January 18, 2011. Survived by his parents Bill and Sue Roller, sisters Betsy Pasquale and Susan Ross (Michael) and nieces Kaitlin, Kari, Robbie and Brenna. Also survived by his wife Susanne and stepson Nick. Services will be held on January 27, 2011 at 4pm at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center...
Howard McMeekin
Jan 17, 2011
Howard L. McMeekin, 67, of Glendale, Arizona passed away Jan. 13, 2011. Mr. McMeekin was born in Chicago, Illinois and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. An Arizona resident for 26 years, he worked as a truck driver. He was preceded in death by son Allan in 1992. Survivors include his children, Eugene McMeekin, Colette Kelly and Aimee McMeekin...
Mae Leatherman
Jan 14, 2011
Mae Leatherman, 96, of Glendale, AZ passed away January 12, 2011. Mae was born in Shade, Kentucky and has been an Arizona resident for 45 years. She was preceded in death by her husband John Leatherman in 1979; 2 daughters Patricia Brehm & Myrna Turney and grandson Kip Bowser. Survivors include daughters, Judy Napier & Heaton, Rebecca N. Parker &...
Ruth Dodson
Jan 12, 2011
Ruth F. Dodson, 92, of Sun City, Arizona passed away January 3, 2011. Ruth was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 26, 1918. An advertising artist for fashion print ads, she moved to Arizona in 1972 and worked for Goldwater's Dept Store (known at that time as Rhodes). After the stores closure in the valley, she free-lanced with every store...
Dorothy Graves
Jan 12, 2011
Dorothy Mae Graves, 77, of Sun City, AZ passed away January 10, 2011. She was born February 25, 1933 in Glenmont, MD, and was an Arizona resident for 37 years. Dorothy Mae Graves lives in memory through her children, Michael W. Johnson (Lisa), Brigitte F. Serrano, Vicky Lynn Ortega (Bill) and William E. Graves (Mary); brother Richard W. Grimes; grandchildren...
Mary Tolmachoff
Jan 12, 2011
Mary Ann (Bechkoff) Tolmachoff went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2011, where she will join her sons, David and Danny who preceded her in death. Mrs Tolmachoff is survived by her husband of 39 years, Dave and daughter, Nina Pavoggi (Don), as well as three grandchildren; Aaron, Natasha and Holly. Mary Ann’s family would like to extend...
Helen Sandi
Jan 11, 2011
Helen Sandi passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at the Woodmark Nursing Home in Sun City, AZ. The daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Irimie, Helen was bon in Alliance, Ohio, on April 8, 1919, and attended Alliance High School. There, in 1940, she married Jacob Sandi, her husband for 48 years, until his passing in 1988....
Adele Wallace Haverland
Jan 7, 2011
Adele Davis Wallace Haverland died peacefully on January 1, 2011 in Long Beach, California. Adele was born February 1, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in nearby Springfield. Adele and her husband, James Duncan Wallace, moved first to South Dakota, then to Lawton, Oklahoma and, finally Phoenix, Arizona, in service of James’ career as an educator. In 1984, Adele...
Gloria Lawton
Jan 7, 2011
Gloria Lawton of Sun City, AZ passed away on the morning of January 1, 2011 at the young age of 84. Gloria was married to Norman Lawton Jr. for 64 years and rejoins him in spirit. She was born on September 13, 1926 in Coral Gables, FL. She moved to Arizona in 1961 from Pennsylvania to work and eventually retire...
Maire Lewis
Jan 7, 2011
Maire Agnes Lewis of Anthem passed away at home on January 3, 2011 with members of her family at her side. Maire was born in County Kerry, Ireland on May 23, 1928 to John and Hannah O’Connor, along with 5 brothers and 3 sisters. She immigrated to Boston, Mass. in 1947. She worked in the dressmaking field there and then...
Thai Blanchard
Jan 5, 2011
Thai An (Vu) Zorn Blanchard 70, of Surprise, AZ passed away Jan. 1, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Despite this, she was full of energy and spirit, never failed to brighten the lives of those around her with her good humor, and inspired all with her outlook and determination. She is survived by her son Mark VanZorn and his wife...
William Ryan
Jan 5, 2011
William P. “Bill” Ryan, 96, of Sun City, AZ passed away January 3, 2011 of natural causes. Mr. Ryan was born and raised in Duluth, Minnesota. He was the eldest son of William R. & Antonette Paul Ryan, both natives of Duluth. Mr. Ryan married his wife, Trudy, on July 22, 1943 in Long Prairie, Minnesota. He is survived by...
Bonnijean Hale
Jan 5, 2011
Bonnijean Hale, 82, of Glendale (formerly of Sun City) passed away Jan. 4, 2011. Bonnijean was born in Omaha, Nebraska. She worked as a finance assistant for General Motors retired to Arizona in 1989 from Indiana. She is survived by her daughters Paula Bascelli, Donna Scheuermann, Patty McMillan, Vivian Michael and Barbara Williams; 1 sister, 20 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren...
George Hartman
Jan 4, 2011
George J. Hartman, 92, of Sun City died Dec. 27, 2010 in Sun City, AZ. George was born in Rankin, PA. He attended the University of Pittsburgh on a basketball scholarship, graduated with a degree in Business Administration and a Masters Degree from Cal State-Northridge. He played basketball and baseball at Pitt. George served as a Captain in the Army...
Dolores Casby
Dec 30, 2010
Dolores, 81, formerly of Sun City, AZ, passed away peacefully in Houston, TX on December 20th with her son and daughter-in-law at her side. She is preceded in death by her adoring husband Jack and son Paul. They raised five children, Marion Renner (Bob), Paul, Marcia Casby, Kelly Casby (Chris) and Mary Kropp (Howard). Our mother epitomized the love and...
John Airy
Dec 29, 2010
John M. Airy passed away Dec. 24, 2010 in Sun City, AZ. He was born in Lucas County, Iowa on Feb. 17, 1915. He attended a one room country school, followed by high school in nearby Derby. He earned a bachelor’s degree in agronomy from Iowa State University in 1938, graduating in the top 5 percent of his class. He...
Adam Cooley
Dec 29, 2010
Adam Troy Cooley, 34, of Surprise, AZ passed away Dec. 27, 2010. Born in Phoenix, AZ. He graduated from Centennial High School in 1994. He played football at GCC and ASU for 1 year. A High Tech Institute graduate. He was a member of the Dodge RT Club and 2 time first place winner of the RT Nationals. Survived by...
Bernadette Vanyo Wathey
Dec 28, 2010
Bernadette "Dede" Vanyo Wathey, 49, passed away December 26, 2010, at home with her family in Phoenix. She was a beautiful lady, wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She battled pancreatic cancer with courage and trusted in God’s plan for her life. She will be remembered for her beautiful blue eyes, a fun-loving attitude and a magnetic personality. Professionally,...
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