Obituaries

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...

Nov 15, 2008

Lorenza Aguilar Contreras, 87, passed away November 15, 2008 at her home in Glendale. Lorenza had lived in Arizona for over 55 years. Lorenza was the widow of the late Candelario G. Contreras; and the daughter of the late Pablo and Guadalupe Aguilar. Lorenza is survived by her five children, Isabel, Bertha, and Margaret Contreras of Glendale, two sons, Luis...

Nov 15, 2008

Kevin E. Lawrence, 49, of Glendale passed away November 15, 2008. Kevin was born August 16, 1959 in Anchorage, Alaska to James & Florence Lawrence and resided in Arizona since 1970. He served in the U.S.M.C. in Grenada and was Commander of the Firebird Young Marines. He was a Supervisor for the City of Phoenix for 25 years. Survivors include...

Nov 15, 2008

Everett O. Swearingin, Sr., 84 of Sun City, passed away on November 15, 2008. He served in the Navy during WWII and was a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service. Everett is survived by his children, Janet Kealer of Peoria, Everett Swearingin, Jr., of Peoria, and Jeannette Larson of West Palm Beach, FL; 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was...

Nov 14, 2008

On November 14th, 2008, Joseph Leo Gingras gave his mother the greatest birthday gift a son could give. He joined her in eternal peace and joy with their lord and savior Jesus Christ. His wife Barbara, son Tom, and granddaughter Ashlee along with three stepchildren Bill, Charlie, and Alice survive him. Additional survivors included his 5 sisters Paula, Ida, Gloria,...

Nov 13, 2008

Carol J. Frank, 63 of Glendale, passed away November 13, 2008. She moved from Nebraska to Arizona in 1950 and was a home maker. Carol is survived by her daughters, Ronda Johnson, Danielle Owens, Deanna Parker, Nicki Denmark, and her brother Ralph Philpot. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 2 pm at the First...