Obituaries

Apr 3, 2023

Gary Ralph Romig, 77, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2023, with his eternal companion at his side. Gary was born on March 14, 1946 to Ralph and Norma Romig in Pocatello, Idaho. During middle school, he and his parents moved to Salt Lake City, where Gary lived a full, loving, family-filled upbringing as the second oldest...

Apr 1, 2023

With heavy hearts we would like to share that Jack A. Walker of Sun City, AZ passed away peacefully on April 1, 2023, at the age of 87. Jack was born to Victor and Dorothy Walker in Otoe County, Nebraska on November 12, 1935. Jack was the oldest of 4 brothers who grew up enjoying the freedom of the country...

Mar 31, 2023

David J. Dixon (Joe), 70, passed away peacefully on Friday March 31, 2023, in Sun City, AZ. Joe was born in St. Louis, MO November 25, 1952. He attended Normandy High School and became a Firefighter in March of 1975 at the Wellston Fire Protection District. He eventually transferred to the Chesterfield / Monarch Fire Protection District where he served...

Mar 31, 2023

We love you Nana Nichols.

Mar 29, 2023

A “brotherly” OBIT for our Dad (James Francis Garvin) Capturing the life-shaping impact of one’s extraordinary father extends far beyond words, but this personal missive by his two sons (Timothy Joseph and James Brian) is one attempt to paint his life of distinction in words (A missive mostly by Tim Garvin with a few interludes by Jim) I (son Tim)...

Mar 29, 2023

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Mar 27, 2023

Mildred (Millie) Boldizar, 91, passed away at home in Peoria, Arizona on March 27th, 2023. She was born in the family farmhouse in Ashville, Pennsylvania on December 31st, 1931. She is preceded in death by her loving husband John, cherished son David, parents Charles Ernest and Mary Olive Hollen, siblings Robert, Agnes, Rita, Ella, Joe, Charlie, Grace and Ethel. Millie...

Mar 27, 2023

Rosa passed away on March 27, 2023 in Sun City, AZ from complications of a stroke. Rosa Francis (Laxton) Parsley was born on April 24th, 1940 to Sam Laxton, a coal miner, and Mary (Ellison) Laxton in Key Rock, WV, the second of five children, she is survived by her brother, James (Cathy) Laxton of Lynco, WV, and sister Ruth...

Mar 27, 2023

Carol Marie (Papin) Krantz, 81, of New River, Arizona entered heaven on Monday, March, 27, 2023 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Carol was born on July 14, 1941 in Virgina, Minnesota. Carol worked as a homemaker for many years and after re-entering the workforce she retired as a claims manager. In 1978, she and her husband built their dream...

Mar 26, 2023

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Mar 24, 2023

Roger Herbert McClentic passed away on March 24, 2023 at the age of 86. He was born on November 5 1936 the son of Laura Emerson Cartwright McClentic and Herbert Lewis McClentic Jr. in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. He studied clarinet and bassoon starting in the eighth grade and continued studying through his high school years. During his later high school...

Mar 23, 2023

Mar 23, 2023

Commander Harvey James Johnson USN (Ret) passed away on 23 March, 2023 in Surprise, AZ. Harvey loved the United States, its armed forces, and was a proud Son of the American Revolution (SAR). A servant leader, Harvey aspired to serve his nation and community ahead of personal objectives, wherever he was asked. All of this came second however to his...

Mar 22, 2023

Robert (Bob) Alan Nelson 84, passed away at the Hospice of The Valley in Glendale, AZ at sunrise on March 22nd, 2023. He and his wife Gloria resided at The Garden Ridge independent living in Peoria, AZ. Bob was born April 30, 1938, to Gustaf A.S. Nelson and Isabell M. Oakley Nelson in Linden, NJ. He was the youngest of...

Mar 21, 2023

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Mar 19, 2023

Wesley C Biggs was born March 2,1933 in Denver, Colorado to Lonnie and Viola Biggs. He had two younger brothers Gene and Melvin and a half -brother Mike. On February 9, 1957 Wesley married the love of his life, Peggy Jo McWilliams, and their 65 year love story began. Together they have 3 children Don (Lila), Carrie (Brad), and Mike...

Mar 19, 2023

Cris Richardson, 67, passed away on March 19, 2023 in Waddell, AZ. She was born on July 29, 1955 in Evergreen Park, IL to Dolores and Laurence Prouty. She was the second of four children and spent her childhood in Waukegan, IL. She married her husband, Kevin Richardson in 1985 after he moved her across the country to Arizona. They...

Mar 14, 2023

Virginia “Ginny” (Washam) Lydic, 89, passed away March 14th, 2023 in Surprise, AZ. She was born July 13, 1933 in Phoenix, AZ to Walter and Helen Washam. Ginny was the youngest of the 5 children from that union. Ginny spent her childhood growing up on the homestead in Surprise, AZ. She was athletic in High School, and was on both...