Obituaries

Jul 4, 2009

Basil E. Willett July 14, 1921-July 04, 2009 Basil E. Willett entered into life July 14, 1921 in Nuckolls County Nebraska to Charles Thomas Willett and Elsie Kramer Willett. On July 4, 2009, ten days before his 88th birthday, Basil entered into rest at LaLoma Village in Litchfield Park, Arizona. During his grade school years, he, his parents and younger...

Jul 3, 2009

Douglas Arthur Holmes entered into rest on 07/03/2009. He was 70 years old. Doug was one of seven born in Prescott, AZ on 11/08/1938 to Joe and Rose Holmes. He was a talented mason and landscape artist, an avid collector of art and Indian pottery, a sharpshooter, former member of the Prescott Jaycees and Rodeo Committee, and enjoyed showing championship...

Jul 2, 2009

Jul 2, 2009

Popoff, Gerthel September 18, 1924 July 2, 2009. Gerthel Popoff born in Indiana on September 18, 1924, moved to Tempe, AZ in 1936 at age 8 with her parents and siblings. She met her beloved Alex Popoff, Sr. and it was love at first sight, they married shortly after and had 3 girls and twin boys. She enjoyed church and...

Jun 30, 2009

William J. Kurth passed peacefully to join other angels on June 30, 2009 with his daughters Cindy Lenzie, Mary Lou Genovese, and Billie Hayes at his side. Bill was born in Joliet, Illinois on December 4, 1921. H was married to his beloved wife, Alice Messier for 40 years who died on April 22, 1983. His parents were Glenn and...

Jun 30, 2009

Kelly, Timothy F. Age 46 of Laguna Hills, CA died June 30, 2009 due to a stroke. Survived by daughter Jazmine, parents Larry & Arlene, 4 siblings, 7 nieces & nephews. The great loves of Tim

Jun 28, 2009

Liberty was born to Stephanie Jean Martell and Michael Shane Peters II and to sister Emma Elizabeth Peters passed away on June 28, 2009. To celebrate in a world full of pain means you must believe in God and his hope. We take this time to cherish and remember our precious daughter and sister Liberty and the many priceless gifts...

Jun 27, 2009

Ken Jansen of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin passed away at the age of 73 on June 27, 2009. He was a wonderful husband, a loving father, and an awesome grandfather!! He was an electrician and a business owner. He worked for Magaw Electric, Muzak, and owned Pyramid Electronics in Wisconsin prior to his moving to Arizona in 1992 where he was...

Jun 27, 2009

Verniel Edward DeWitt, 61, of Sun City, AZ passed away June 27, 2009. Mr. DeWitt was born in Peoria, IL and worked as an assistant in the funeral industry. He moved to Sun City in 1998 from Monmouth, IL. He was a highly involved and dedicated charter member of Tender Mercy Christian Fellowship and an avid ham radio operator. He...

Jun 26, 2009

Kathleen Agnes Wheeler-Bartlett, 55, of Glendale and Mineola, New York has returned to her Father in heaven after a long battle with Lupus. Kathleen was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. She is preceded in death by her parents William & Elizabeth Wheeler. She leaves behind her loving husband Edward; her son and his wife Richard &...

Jun 24, 2009

Brennan, Thomas J. Thomas Brennan, 79, passed peacefully from this life at his daughter's home in Bailey, Colorado on June 24, 2009, formerly of Glendale, Arizona. Born in St. Louis, Missouri on March 5, 1930, he served in the Air Force in Korea and was a systems analyst, computer geek during his working life. Upon retirement, he taught part-time at...

Jun 22, 2009

Jun 20, 2009

Grace Colegrove Rupkey Grace Colegrove Rupkey of Peoria, AZ. went to the Lord on Saturday, June 20, 2009. Grace was 100 years of age, born July 24, 1908 to Merritt and Mary Colegrove of Armstrong, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband Welford Willie Rupkey, adopted son Frederick, and brothers Floyd, Frank and Lewis Colegrove. She is survived...

Jun 19, 2009

Harry Atkinson, born March 6, 1913 in Chicago, IL died June 19, 2009 in Peoria, AZ. He is survived by son, Bill; daughter, Karen; and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cleo and brother, Kimble. Most of his career was spent at the Chicago Post Office accounting department. After 31 years he retired and became an accountant...

Jun 17, 2009

Angel L. Tellez, 7-17-42

Jun 14, 2009

Irwin Penrose Wolfinger, 93, of Peoria, AZ passed away June 14, 2009. Mr. Wolfinger was born in Trenton, New Jersey on March 27, 1916 to Irwin P. and Elizabeth Whitehead Wolfinger. He was employed with the Joliet Army Ammunitions Plant, retiring in 1973 as Deputy Director. As a 26 year Sun City resident, Mr. Wolfinger loved bowling at Lakeview Recreation...

Jun 14, 2009

William Anthony Wolfe "Bill" was born on April 2, 1937 in Camden, New Jersey to Helen and Herman Wolfe. Bill is survived by his wife Shirley; son Sherman Banker Lauren; daughter Tammy Reeck Mark and grandchildren Toby Coberly Jamie, Eve Hill Ryan, Ashley Bird and Roxanne Banker. In addition Bill leaves Great Granddaughter Mya Bird and great grandson Hunter Hill....

Jun 13, 2009

Milford Howard Hutchison, Jr. Milford Hutch Hutchison, 87, passed away June 13, 2009 at his home in Glendale of natural causes. He was born in Phoenix June 21, 1921. Milford is survived by his wife, Carolyn J. Hutchison; children Judy Lynn Hutchison-Bartel Steven, Rudy Hutchison, Douglas Hutchison, Monica Hutchison-Spears Barry; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Also surviving are his...

Jun 12, 2009

John H. Green, 62, of Surprise, AZ passed away, June 12, 2009. An Arizona resident for the past 5 years, Mr. Green was born in West Monroe, Louisiana and he worked as an Engineer. He is survived by his wife Bonnie; children Anne Marie Stoick, Jennifer Jones and Christopher Green; brother Jerry Green; sisters Elsie Bryant and Anna Cox. 7...

Jun 11, 2009

Thelma M. Christy went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 11, 2009. Thelma was born October 27, 1906 in Warren, Ohio to Thomas and Jamima Davis. She was the middle of ten children. She married Paul Christy in October of 1926. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1988 as well as their three children; Margaret...