Obituaries
Tim Skertich
Sep 21, 2010
Tim Skertich, Sr. Age 66 of Surprise, AZ, formerly of Schererville, IN passed away suddenly on Sept 20,2010. He is survived by wife Sheree, sons: Tim,Jr(Karyn), Thomas(Bobbi) & Logan, Grandchildren: Sarah, Alyssa, Tyler, Jacob & Kayla, brother: Terry (Jan) and sister:Lynn(Bill) Kurth. He was preceded in death by his father John, mother Rose and brother John. Tim was an Army...
Robert Thornley
Sep 21, 2010
Robert George Thornley, 75, of Sun City passed away Sept. 19, 2010. Mr. Thornley was born in Kansas City, MO to George and Grace Thornley. He served his country in the US Navy. A paper merchant, he retired to Sun City 10 years ago and was a member of the New England Club of Sun City and was a Boswell...
Frederick Bell
Sep 20, 2010
Frederick Frazier Bell died August 28, 2010, in Peoria, AZ. Mr. Bell was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada in 1919. He grew up and worked in Detroit, retiring to Sun City, AZ in 1981. Mr. Bell served in WWII and later worked at Michigan Consolidated Gas Company and its affiliates, specializing in computer systems. He was associated with numerous service...
Clara Mains
Sep 20, 2010
Clara G. Mains, 80, of Sun City passed away Sept. 16, 2010. Clara was born in Chicago, Illinois. An executive for Avon cosmetics company, she retired to Arizona in 2001 and was a member of Grace Bible Church. Survivors include her dear friends Bob & Thelma Thompson of Sun City and several relatives in Norway. A memorial service will be...
Emily Ellsworth
Sep 20, 2010
Emily K. Ellsworth, 85, of Sun City, AZ passed away September 16, 2010 at Sun Valley Lodge. Emily was born in Des Moines, IA. She retired to Sun City in 1982 and was a member of the Sun City Sheriff’s Posse for 16 years, an active member of First Presbyterian Church and various other Sun City activities. She is survived...
Mary Utley Heggie Bell
Sep 20, 2010
Mary Jane Utley Heggie Bell passed away peacefully on September 16, 2010 in Peoria, AZ. She was born in Chicago, IL to the late Edward & Thea (Johnson) Utley in 1922. She held a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan and received her Education Specialist in Guidance & Counseling, Master of Education, and Doctor of Education degrees from...
Clarissa Hock
Sep 14, 2010
Clarissa Virginia Hock, 86, of Peoria, Arizona passed away September 12, 2010. Clarissa was born in Mishawaka, Indiana. She married Dennis Hock on October 12, 1946 and he precedes her in death. A homemaker, she moved to Arizona in 1954 from Illinois. Survivors include her son Peter Hock and 9 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday,...
Margaret Svatora
Sep 14, 2010
Margaret Frida Svatora, 86, of Sun City, AZ passed away September 6, 2010. Marge was born in Detroit, Michigan, and served in the US Navy during WWII. She moved to Arizona from California in 1970 and worked as a Dental Assistant. Survivors include her husband Stanley J. Svatora of Sun City. A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 a.m.,...
Penney Painter
Sep 13, 2010
Penney M. Painter, 52, of Surprise, Arizona passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2010. She is survived by her parents, Robert and Audrey Painter of Sun City, Arizona (formerly of Ballwin, MO), her sister Debra Wedepohl of Hillsboro, Missouri, two nephews Ryan and Alex Wedepohl of Hillsboro, Missouri, and step brother William Painter of St. Louis, Missouri. She was...
Les Hayden
Sep 10, 2010
Les Hayden, 77, of Sun City, AZ passed away September 10, 2010. Born in Maud, Oklahoma, he was a long time Phoenix resident. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force in Korea. A retired nuclear plant inspector, Les was an active member of the Scottsdale Bible Church. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Geneieve; son Jack Hayden...
Leonard Schroeder
Sep 9, 2010
Leonard R. Schroeder, 52, of Mesa, Arizona passed away September 8, 2010. He was born May 20, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois. A computer operator, he moved to Arizona 25 years ago. He is survived by his wife Ursula of Mesa, AZ; mother Arlene Moorhead (Clifford); father Ray Schroeder; son Michael Schroeder; brothers Michael Capello and Gary Schroeder and many loving...
Genevieve Flemming
Sep 8, 2010
Genevieve Marie (Lesnar) Flemming Genevieve Marie was born Oct 16, 1926 on the family farm near Grenville, SD to Pelegia (Pionk) and Bernard Lesnar. She passed away peacefully at her home in Peoria, Arizona surrounded by family on Sept 6, 2010. Viewing will be September 10, 2010, 5-7 PM Rosary to follow at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center 12420 N...
Margaret Hill
Sep 7, 2010
Margaret L. Hill, 76, of Sun City, Arizona passed away September 3, 2010. Margaret was born April 18, 1934 in Springfield, MO. She was a Registered Nurse for 54 years and came to Arizona in 1981 from New Jersey, moving to the Sun City community in 2001. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Phoenix Power...
Chief Sgt. Jim O. Thomas
Sep 7, 2010
Chief Master Sergeant Jim O. Thomas, Ret. USAF, age 71, of Surprise, AZ passed away September 3, 2010 in Sun City West, AZ. Born in Drumright, Oklahoma, he graduated from Drumright High School, Class of 1957. He was a retired Chief Master Sergeant, serving 33 years in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Thomas is preceded in death by his parents,...
John Angell
Sep 3, 2010
John Thomas Angell 7/14/45 - 9/1/10 "Not all who wander are lost" Devoted husband, proud father, and adoring grandfather. John and his wife of 41 years Cherilyn raised 3 boys (Chris, Scott & Cody) thru hard work, strong values and unquestionable love. John's dedication extended beyond his family to 35+ years in the automotive industry where he was respected by...
Tommy Garner
Sep 2, 2010
Tommy Edward Garner, 73, of Litchfield Park, AZ passed away August 27, 2010. Tommy was born Jun 26, 1937 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Earl & Helen Garner. He moved to Arizona in 1957 from Florida and worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Survivors include his wife Bobbie L. Garner; daughter Carla Gayle Garner and son Glen Edward Garner. Funeral...
Anthony Bernatowicz, Jr.
Sep 1, 2010
Anthony Richard Bernatowicz, Jr., 83, of Sun City, Arizona passed away August 31, 2010. Anthony was born in Chicago, Illinois and he served his country in the US Army. He moved to Arizona in 1959 from Illinois and was a Project Manager. Survivors include his wife Mattie; children Sharon Allen, Anthony R. Bernatowicz, Miranda Eversole and Floyd DeWayne Prince; 2...
Howard Bell Jr.
Aug 31, 2010
Howard (Bud) G. Bell, Jr., of Peoria, AZ, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2010. Bud was born in Los Angeles, CA on December 5, 1931. He was raised in San Diego, CA and lived there until he joined the U.S. Navy in March 1951. After his discharge in March 1955, he went to Santa Monica City College and then...
Barbara Mantis
Aug 31, 2010
Barbara J. Mantis of Sun City, AZ died August 29, 2010. She was born August 4, 1927 in Detroit, MI to the late Jean & Walter Mantis. She was a graduate of St. Mary of the Woods College and retired from Michigan Bell Telephone Co. She is survived by her friend of many years, Sandra C. Bloss and several cousins....
Richard Nemec
Aug 30, 2010
Richard J. Nemec Born May 17, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of James and Theresa Nemec. He moved to Arizona in 1974 and worked for Griffith Laboratories for 11 years, as the Mechanical Division Manager. He later was a real estate agent for 12 years here in the valley. He leaves behind his life partner Susan Waldo. Two daughters:...
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