Obituaries

Mar 24, 2008

Mar 24, 2008

Emil C. Fischer, 100, of Peoria, Arizona, died Monday, March 24, 2008, at Bosworth Memorial Hospital in Sun City, Arizona. Mr. Fischer was born on December 29, 1907, in Elizabeth, N.J. He received his Architectural Degree 1933 and a Masters in Architecture 1934 from Columbia University in New York City. He worked at many jobs during the Depression, including designing...

Mar 24, 2008

Levi passed away peacefully early Monday morning, March 24, 2008. He is predeceased by his brothers, Donald Lacy, Frank Lacy, Russell Lacy, and Alfred Lacy, his one sister, Jane Haun, and his only child, Marilyn Kay Rapanut. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Janette G. Lacy, son-in-law, Agustine "Augie" Rapanut, and grandsons, Kory and Bradley Rapanut. Levi...

Mar 23, 2008

Phillip Michael Nelson, 77, of Peoria, AZ passed away March 23, 2008. Born Feb. 12, 1931 in Chicago, IL. He retired with honors from the U.S.A.F. serving his country in the Korean War. He also was a lineman retired from Qwest Telephone Co. A loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, Phillip is survived by his wife Patricia of 59 years....

Mar 22, 2008

W. Jay McSpadden passed away at home on March 22, 2008. He was a much loved man who lived life to its fullest. He leaves behind his loving mother, Suzanne Groves, step-father, John Groves, sister, Terri McSpadden, step-brothers Josh and Jake Groves, son Tyler and adopted daughter Brittany. He also leaves behind his two much adored nephews, Brian and Travis...

Mar 21, 2008

Millard "Mac" Andrew McWilliams passed away on March 21, 2008. Survived by his wife Mattie McWilliams, and kids: Son Daniel McWilliams & Sabrina, and daughter Kimberly McWilliams & Michael. Grandchildren: Kalin, Kira & William. Brother Raymond McWilliams sister Karen Gabrielson & Jeff: nieces & nephews Julie, David & Dale. Graveside Services on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at the National Memorial...

Mar 21, 2008

Esther Elizabeth Slack, November 4, 1923 -March 21, 2008. Esther Elizabeth Slack was born in Phoenix, Arizona on November 4, 1923, to William and Maude Fosburg. She went home to be with her Lord on Friday, March 21, 2008. She was a devoted wife, mom, grandma and great grandma. Esther grew up in Peoria, Arizona in a landmark house built...

Mar 20, 2008

Mar 19, 2008

Ann Wilkinson, dearly loved mother, passed into the spirit on March 19, 2008. Born in Sullivan County, Indiana, on September 5th, 1905, Ann spent her childhood on the family farm. The oldest of five siblings, she soon learned the importance of hard work. Upon graduating from high school, Ann determined to set her own path and enrolled in business college,...

Mar 19, 2008

Sheldon H. Hunsinger, 72, of Payson, died March 19, 2008. Mr. Hunsinger was a long time resident of Arizona. He retired from AT&T in 1986 and was an active member of the AZ Phone Pholks travel club. Mr. Hunsinger is survived by his wife of 53 years, Billie Jo, two sons, Sheldon Jr. and Keith, one daughter Amber. He is...

Mar 18, 2008

William 'Bill' Schnakenberg, 67, was suddenly taken from us on March 18, 2008 at his home in Overgaard, Arizona. Bill was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 24, 1940. After graduating from ASU he was a successful entrepreneur and builder. He had a passion for trains, lighthouses, computers and especially his grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, loving father, wonderful...

Mar 17, 2008

Marian Williams Fox 92, of Sun City, AZ, passed away March 17, 2008. Marian was born in Arnold, PA, to George G. and Kathryn Zinkand Williams. She obtained a Bachelor Degree in Library Science at the University of PA. She worked for the Pittsburgh School District as a Librarian. Marion was a Sargent in the Marine Corps during the 1940's...

Mar 16, 2008

Paul F. Koegel, 85, a resident of Sun City since 1979, passed away March 16, 2008. Paul was born February 4, 1923 to Otto & Mary Borg Koegel in Chicago, Illinois. He served his country in the US Army during WW II. He was a retired Pipefitter. A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 27,...

Mar 13, 2008

Douglas H. Soutar, 89, of Litchfield Park, Arizona, a nationally recognized expert and leader in the field of labor-management relations, died Thursday March 13th at the La Loma Care Center in Litchfield Park. Born in September, 1918 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he was the son of Dr. Richard G. Soutar, Jr. and Myra D. Soutar and grew up in Sacramento,...

Mar 11, 2008

Harold Edward Wirtz born in Boone, Iowa, on November 12, 1925 passed away on February 26, 2008, at Hospice of Arizona in Peoria. Harold moved to Phoenix in 1960 and has lived in Sun City for the past nine years. Harold is a retired Phoenix Police Officer, he worked on the Rail Road in Iowa and served as a pilot...

Mar 6, 2008

Gus Herman Muldner, 82, of Sun City, AZ passed away March 6, 2008. He was a lifelong Arizona pioneer native, born Nov. 26, 1925, in Peoria, AZ, to Carl & Clara Herman Muldner. He was a US Navy veteran serving on the USS Enterprise 1943-1945. He married Julia Brannon June 30, 1945 and they owned & operated Muldner Livestock Transport...

Mar 2, 2008

Mar 2, 2008

Jean Van Ryswyk, 72, passed away on March 2, 2008. Born in Pontypridd, South Wales on March 22, 1925, Jean lived in Wales until she was five years old. She moved to America with her mother and brother where they joined her father and older sister in Ohio in 1930. While living in Cleveland, Jean studied ballet and worked as...

Feb 27, 2008

Feb 3, 2008