Obituaries

Dec 6, 2008

Juan Chavez Flores, 73, of Peoria passed away Dec. 6, 2008. He was born in Ejutla, Jalisco, Mexico and moved to Arizona in 1990 from California. He retired from St. Helens Catholic Church. An accomplished musician, Juan performed with Mariachi Tapatio. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Leticia; children Juan Ramon Flores Elvira, Jose Luis Flores, Anna...

Dec 6, 2008

Ann Cloud Neumeister passed away Dec. 6, 2008. Ann was born Oct. 5, 1914 in Houston, Texas and lived most of her early life with her father, Ralph Cloud, her mother, Anna Allen Cloud, and her two sisters, Virginia and Martha. She attended and graduated from Austin High School and attended the University of Texas at Austin. She married Roger...

Dec 5, 2008

Mary Anna Augusta Hafeman, 88 of Sun City, passed away Dec. 5, 2008. A graveside service will be held in Appleton, WI at a later date.

Dec 4, 2008

Ruth Gordon, 71 of Sun City, died December 4, 2008. She was born March 26, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA. She was married to Charles T. Gordon Sr for 51 years. She was a member of Fountain of Life Lutheran Church and involved in many church activities. She loved bowling, going to the movies, lunching with the Fab 5 ladies and...

Dec 4, 2008

James Robert Dowd, 71 of Sun City, passed away December 4, 2008. Born in Denver, Co, Mr. Dowd resided in Sun City since 1995. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the V.F.W. Post in Peoria, AZ. He retired from Graves/ANR Trucking in Kansas City, MO after 20 years. He is survived by his wife of...

Dec 4, 2008

James Turner, 79 of Surprise, passed away December 4, 2008. He was a sheet metal worker for the U.S. government and had served in the Navy during the Korean conflict. He is survived by his wife, Frances Turner. Private family arrangements have been made.

Dec 3, 2008

Robert Howard Peterson, 85, of Sun City passed away Dec. 3, 2008. Born June 10, 1923 in Omaha, Nebraska, he was a graduate of South High School in 1941 at the age of 18. He attended the University of Omaha in 1942 then to University of Minnesota until 1944 when he entered the Air Corps at Buckley Field, after 2...

Dec 2, 2008

David A. Quezada, 47, of Phoenix passed away December 2, 2008. An Arizona native, David worked as a retail clerk. Survivors include his brothers Ramiro Jr., Ruben, Steven, Richard, Samuel, Anthony, Benjamin & Frank Quezada; sisters Gloria Ortega, Christina Orabuena, Rosalie Quezada & Belinda Quezada and many loving nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 P.M., Monday,...

Nov 30, 2008

Madeline was born in Springfield, IL on 4/25/1921 to Nelle and Fred King. She was a resident of Sun City, AZ and died peacefully surrounded by family on November 30, 2008. Her life was devoted to her family and she is survived by five children, son Keith Goodman and his wife Estrellita of Las Vegas, NV; Dane Goodman and his...

Nov 28, 2008

THOMAS E. Tommy YOUNG Tommy, a Phoenix native, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2008, at home He was born on December 23, 1954. He is survived by his Mother, Eileen Young; Brothers, William D. Bill Young Pam, James A. Young, Nephew. Brandon M. Young, Kristianne. Aunt, Linda A. King, Step-mother, Mary J. Young, Uncles, A1 Ward and Doug Young,...

Nov 28, 2008

Robert C. Laugen, 82 of Peoria, passed away November 28, 2008. Born in Havre, MT, he served in during WWII and then went on to work in Aircraft Defense, finally retiring as a manager. He and his wife, Karolyn moved to Sun City from Washington in 1993. Robert is survived by his wife Karolyn; children Delvin Knutson, Rosanne Huitron, Dale...

Nov 28, 2008

Leona Faye Swartz, 80 of Sun City, passed away November 28, 2008. She was born May 23, 1928 in Newman Gove, IL to Oscar and Fairy Johnson. She was a teacher and later taught computers. She was married to William Swartz, and is survived by him, their children and grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 19,...

Nov 27, 2008

Merle Getten, 91, died November 27, 2008 at Hospice of the Valley. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota April 5, 1917 and was a graduate of University of Minnesota. Merle enlisted in the Marines and served in the South Pacific in World War II as a Captain. After discharge, he returned to Minneapolis to work for Red Owl Stores Inc....

Nov 26, 2008

Louis Scieszka, 70, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord at home surrounded by his family on November 26, 2008. Lou was born in Baltimore, MD on July 20, 1938. He is survived by his loving family, his sister Geri Farrier Walt, 3 children; brother Stosh Scieszka Judy, 2 children; 3 daughters Daphne Horger Edward, Sabrina Sellers Greg,...

Nov 26, 2008

Lowell Lloyd Galey March 12, 1934 - November 26, 2008 It is with great sadness that we let you know about Lowell's death. He passed away peacefully and suddenly. Thank-you to all the Friends and Family for the years of friendship and loving support. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Preceding him in death...

Nov 26, 2008

James C. Charlson, 89 of Peoria, passed away November 26, 2008. He was a retired High School teacher, and had served in the Army during WWII. Mr. Charlson is survived by his wife, Inez; step-sons John and David Williams; brother Roger Charlson; 2 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery...

Nov 24, 2008

Susan Ann Rabensteiner Flamm was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 24, 2008. Susan was born on December 12, 1948 at Southern Baptist Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana, and died at the Sherman Hospice House, Hospice of the Valley, on the campus of Mayo Clinic Hospital, in Phoenix, Arizona. Susan was predeceased...

Nov 22, 2008

Ruby Frances Murphy died peacefully November 22, 2008. She was born September 18, 1915 in Allerton, IL, the daughter of Simon and Frances Blacker. For many years she lived in Ogden, IL. She is survived by children, Barbara Hunter and Patricia Meyer, 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Her husband, Dennis Murphy, and son, Richard, preceded her in death. Funeral...

Nov 21, 2008

Nov 19, 2008

Christopher Leigh Garcia, 29, of Phoenix passed away November 19, 2008. Born November 1, 1979 in Phoenix to Steven & Bethany Burke Garcia, Christopher worked as a construction worker. He is survived by his parents Steven & Bethany; his son Elias Wools-Garcia and his mother Julie Wools; brother Stephen Garcia; sisters Jessica Rogers Christopher; nephew Austin Rogers; niece Zoe Erickson...