Obituaries

May 25, 2008

Thelma Mary Shipley, born 12-11-20 in Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband, Ray of more than 50 years and her son Larry Shipley. Survived by her children, Shirley Docken Don, Dick Shipley, Kay Brinkley Bill, Bobbi Thomas Tim; 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchilden and her dear and loving friends, Johnny and Annie Torres. We as a family are...

May 22, 2008

Harold Duessel, a 21 year resident of Litchfield Park died on May 22, 2008. He was a veteran of 23 years in the US Navy and retired as LCDR. He worked for 15 years in International Finance for Combustion Engineering. He followed this career change by proudly volunteering on the Cityscape Commission for 12 years here in Litchfield Park. He...

May 21, 2008

John P. Schwarz, 73, of Peoria, AZ passed away on May 21, 2008. Survived by his wife, Marie, Daughter Mary Jo Ralph of Phoenix, AZ, Daughter Theresa Peter & Grand-daughter Celeste of Cleveland Hts, OH, & son Robert Allison of Countryside, IL. Sisters Ruth Meyer & Margaret Schwarz, brothers Gene deceased, Ted & Greg Schwarz. A Memorial mass will be...

May 19, 2008

May 19, 2008

Roberta Mott Wehrfritz, 5/17/11 5/19/08 Roberta Mott Wehrfritz, 97, departed this earth 5/19/08 to join her husband Henry in the hereafter with our Lord Jesus. Theirs was a love affair that spanned over 60 years. They met at Syracuse University, the town in which Roberta was born and raised. A Phi Mu sorority sister brought Henry to a dance as...

May 19, 2008

Ray G. Wallner, 85, a resident of Sun City for 12 years, passed away May 19, 2008. Mr. Wallner was born in Tappen, ND. Before retirement he was a teacher and coach for many years in North Dakota and Oregon. He loved bowling, fishing and camping in his spare time. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Alice;...

May 17, 2008

John Jack Conovaloff, 88, a native of Arizona passed away May 17, 2008. He was one of the last remaining West Valley farmers in the Tolleson area. He graduated from Pendergast Elementary and Tolleson Union High Schools and attended Phoenix College. He is survived by his wife Ann, Sister Anna Varonin, four children Andy, Elaine, Jack and Kathy Baghdanov, four...

May 16, 2008

May 15, 2008

C. Thomas Simpkin, 87, passed away May 15, 2008. A resident of Sun City for over 30 years, Mr. Simpkin was founder of the C. Tom Simpkin Air Conditioning and Heating Co., Inc. in Sun City. He was a 60 year member of Hannibal Lodge #188 AF&AM in Hannibal, MO, as well as a member of the Lakeview United Methodist...

May 15, 2008

May 15, 2008

May 13, 2008

With his family by his side, Charles Leamon Olmstead started his heavenly life on May 13, 2008 at the age of 84. He was born in Broken Bow, OK on January 26, 1924 to Alfred Olmstead and Irene Neal Olmstead. He was a Navy veteran in World War II. H has a career in the lumber industry in both Arizona...

May 13, 2008

May 13, 2008

Loretta Angela Eckstein, 90, of Sun City, passed away May 13, 2008, in Peoria, AZ. Formerly of Elmhurst, IL, she moved to Arizona in 1970. She is survived by daughter Rosemary Fiebig, and son William Eckstein. She was predeceased by her husband Frank C. Eckstein. Services are to be held on Mon., May 19, 2008 at 10 am at St....

May 12, 2008

May 11, 2008

May 9, 2008

May 9, 2008

Joseph D. Goodrich, 78 of Mesa formerly of Prescott passed away May 9, 2008. He was born in Boliver, NY. He was a US Navy veteran. Survivors include his son Gary Goodrich; daughter Michele Goodrich; cousin Michael Stevens; aunt Jean M. Stevens; life partner Kathy Vaculin; 5 grandchildren. A gathering will take place at 2:30 PM, Tuesday, May 13, 2008...

May 7, 2008

May 5, 2008

Joseph Michael Cerfus 9-3-83 to 5-5-2008 Gone but not forgotten in the service of his country Survived by his mother and stepfather, Susan and Mark Harr of Surprise, Father and stepmother, Michael and Linda Cerfus of Marysville, Sisters Sarah and Amanda of Surprise, Kaylin of Marysville, and a niece Angelica of Surprise. Graduated from Dysart High School in 2001and enlisted...