Obituaries

May 8, 2009

May 7, 2009

Melody G. Giancola, 62, of Avondale, AZ passed away May 7, 2009. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Melody resided in Arizona since 1997 and worked as a refrigeration company billing clerk. She is survived by her husband Joseph Giancola; sons Robert & James Giancola; brothers George & Patrick; sisters Mary, Bernedette and Delight. 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild also survive....

May 4, 2009

Robert E. Fiebig, 83, of Litchfield Park, AZ, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2009 in Goodyear, AZ. He was born on August 9, 1925 in Lansing, MI, to the late Henry and Rose Fiebig. Robert retired from the United States Air Force in 1975 as a Lieutenant Colonel, having completed a 30-year military career including service during WWII, the...

Apr 30, 2009

Lewis L. Wheeler, 73, formerly of Muscatine died April 30, 2009 in Wittmann, Arizona. Born in Muscatine to Chester & Francis Gladwell Wheeler he moved to Arizona in 1971 and was a construction worker. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Apr 30, 2009

Lester J. Morr, 96, of Sun City passed away April 30, 2009. Lester was born in Altamont, Illinois, and was a veteran of WW II serving his country in the US Army. He was Postmaster in Altamont, IL retiring to Sun City in 1970, and was a very active member of the First United Methodist Church of Sun City, Sun...

Apr 29, 2009

Apr 29, 2009

Gilbert Armendarez Jr., better known by family and friends as G.G.. was born on March 23, 1978 to Juliet Gracie Martinez and Gilbert Armendarez. God chose to take him home on Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Viewing is scheduled at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center in Sun City, Sunday, May 3, 2009 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm with a rosary at...

Apr 27, 2009

Apr 20, 2009

Scholes, Van Allen Jr. Van, the beloved husband of Betty, passed away at Hospice Family Care Center in Peoria, AZ on April 20, 2009. He was born June 17, 1920 in Council Grove, Kansas. He was preceded in death by one daughter, one brother and two sisters. Van was a WWII veteran. He also spent time traveling with his trumpet....

Apr 19, 2009

Jean W. Tolmachoff 83 of Glendale, Arizona, passed away on April 18, 2009, after a long battle with Parkinsons. She was born February 8, 1926 in Los Angeles, California. Her family moved and settled in Fresno, California where she grew up. After her marriage to Ephrem Pete Tolmachoff, they moved to Glendale, Arizona in 1946. Here they began farming and...

Apr 14, 2009

DONALD TAYLOR WILLIAMS Donald T. Wiliiams, 77, passed away April 14, 2009 in Phoenix, AZ under the care of Hospice of Arizona with his two daughters at his side. Don was born April 17, 1931 in Phoenix, AZ He graduated from Glendale AZ High School in 1950 and served in the USAF at Luke Air Force Base from 1951-1953 during...

Apr 13, 2009

Ronald Joseph Pohlmeyer "Papa Ron" 70, passed away April 13, 2009 surrounded by his family. He was born in Fort Madison, Iowa May 16, 1938 to parents Raymond & Bernice Pohlmeyer. He attended St. Mary's school and St. Ambrose College. He had a job with the Santa Fe Railroad and moved to Chicago and started his family. In 1973, as...

Apr 13, 2009

John E. Olson 77, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away April, 17, 2009, at 1:38 a.m. after a long battle with many illnesses; his loving wife Marjorie of 57 years and family were at his side. Graveside services will be held on April 23, 2009 at 11:00 am at National Memorial Cemetery. John was born April 3, 1932, and was...

Apr 11, 2009

Bruce G. Sumner, Sr., 70, of Youngtown, AZ passed away April 11, 2009. He was born May 8, 1938 in Chilicothe, Texas to Ocie and Jessie Taylor Sumner. He served his country in the U.S. Army retiring as a Captain and he resided in Arizona for 66 years. Survivors include his wife Sharon; children Robert O. Sumner, Dawn Dee Sumner,...

Apr 10, 2009

McBee, Virginia Lee 85 passed away April 10, 2009. She was a resident of Sun City for over 30 years. She was born October 15, 1923 in Bryant, Oklahoma to Cammie Brown and George Avey. During her extensive travels with husband Howard, who was in the military and in civil service, she had careers in nursing, as a licensed real...

Apr 8, 2009

Beatrice Torrisi passed away peacefully on April 8, 2009. Beatrice was born on February 8, 1921, in Manchester, NH. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Charlie Torrisi, in 1965. She is survived by her daughter, Joan Mostert and her husband Joe DiCola; son, Peter Torrisi; daughter-in-law, Joette Torrisi; granddaughter, Andraya Torrisi; grandsons, Joel Mostert, Peter...

Apr 8, 2009

William G. Hartley, 76, of Sun City, Arizona died Wednesday, April 8, 2009 following a long illness. He was born in Dudley, MA on June 20, 1932. He was the son of the late William H. and Mae Paholski Hartley. He was predeceased by his wife, Yvette Ethier Hartley of 49 years, who died January 2, 2007. William is survived...

Apr 6, 2009

Robert Elmer Reed, 64, of Tolleson, AZ passed away on April 6, 2009. Robert was born August 16, 1944 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. A resident of Arizona since 1981, he was a trucking company owner. Survivors include his wife of 47 years Michaelena. His four children Robert Reed, Thomas Reed and his wife Dawn, David Reed & Gene Reed and his...

Apr 5, 2009

Nellie was born in Clarinda, Iowa to Lillian and Raymond McPherron on October 3, 1923. Her sister and 5 brothers are deceased. Nellie

Apr 5, 2009

LAGOWSKI, FRANCIS Frank ANTHONY Age 68, passed away April 5, 2009 after an extended illness. Born in Chicago, IL. on August 24th, 1940 to Frank and Mae Lagowski. He grew up in the Logan Square Neighborhood with his parents; younger brother Gerald Jerry; and Aunt Pauline. He attended Our Lady of Grace parochial grammar school and Gordon Tech High School....