Obituaries

Sep 4, 2022

Sep 4, 2022

Janice Ruth Constantine, 93 years old, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 4, 2022. Janice was a resident of Sun City, AZ the past 25 years, having been in Arizona the last 45 years. She was born November 21, 1928, to Lucy and Harry Scott of Wintersville, OH. She attended Jefferson Union High School in Richmond in...

Aug 29, 2022

Judith "Judy" Gwen Crowson, age 94, passed away peacefully at 6:15 AM on August 29, 2022, at Life Care Center in Longmont, Colorado. Born Gwa De Chi on August 8, 1928, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Judy displayed an adventurous and rebellious spirit even as a child. When unsatisfied with meals prepared at home by her mother, Judy would wander the streets...

Aug 28, 2022

On Sunday August 28th, 2022 Eugene E. Smolinski passed away. He is survived by his loving wife Gloria (Kruczek) of 59 years, sons David (Kimberly), Daniel (Pamela) and daughter Debora (Daniel) and his younger sister Kathleen (Gizzi) and nephews Christopher (Jennifer) Gizzi, and Douglas Gizzi. Survived also by his grandchildren Brittany, Tiffany, Jonathon, Aaron, Nicholas, Lola and Mack, and by...

Aug 24, 2022

On August 24, 2022 at 8:10 am Leon G. Kassmir passed away from unknown causes while at Wellsprings Therapy Center of Gilbert, Arizona. Leon was born on 6/3/1927 in Pittsburg Pennsylvania to parents Charles and Marcia Kassmir. They moved to Duluth, Minnesota along with his older brother Gerald Kassmir. Leon was a graduate of Central High School in Duluth and...

Aug 21, 2022

Kip F MacKenzie passed from pancreatic cancer on August 21, 2022. A long and beautiful journey through life that was cut too short. He was an avid fisherman, athlete, and adventurer. Kip was born in Michigan in 1947. After graduating from West Bloomfield High School, he served in the Navy. After his service, he lived with his mother and brothers...

Aug 21, 2022

Maria Elena Chagolla, affectionately known as Peewee, was guided on to the next step of her journey at the age of 78, on Sunday, August 21, 2022. Maria Elena passed away surrounded by three generations of family and love at her cherished home, built for her by her loving husband, in Peoria, Arizona. Maria Elena was Born May 16, 1944,...

Aug 17, 2022

Ruth Marie Thomas passed away peacefully on August 17, 2022. She was born in Duncan, Arizona on November 7, 1928. Graveside services will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona on September 2, 2022 beginning promptly at 1:00 pm. She is survived by a large loving family.

Aug 14, 2022

Our Dad, John A Wiebe born February 23, 1933 passed away on August 14, 2022 in Glendale AZ. He was 39 😊. He is proceeded in death by our Mom, Dorothy Piechocki Wiebe, his wife of 52 years. He is survived by his children Susan and John and his grandchildren, Dionne, Jon (Kara), Brian (Kari), Lisa (Scott), Nicole, Lauren (David),...

Aug 1, 2022

Charlene was born on November 5, 1936 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Herman and Lucille Wehrman. Charlene graduated from Milwaukee County Hospital School of Nursing in 1957, beginning a long career in nursing. Her diverse jobs overs the years included staff development, teaching and various nursing director’s jobs. Charlene married Kenneth Wagner on November 23, 1957. Their first son, Mark, was...

Jul 22, 2022

Eva Teresa, “Teri” Williams peacefully entered the gates of Heaven July 22, 2022, at her home in Surprise Arizona. She was born October 10, 1948 to John L. and Barbara W. Moore in Phoenix Arizona. She was married to Clive Griffy in 1965 and Edward Williams in 1980. Teri spent most of her adult life serving others while working in...

Jul 20, 2022

October 20, 1941 – July 20, 2022 John Patrick O’Donnell was born in Neptune, New Jersey to Gertrude June Winters and John Patrick O’Donnell Sr. Four younger siblings; James Michael O’Donnell (Mike), Gary Ridgway, Trudy Ridgway Kemp, and Douglas Ridgway, followed over the years. His mother June and his stepfather Warren Ridgway raised the family in West Belmar, New Jersey....

Jul 19, 2022

Timothy James Thompson, age 73, passed away surrounded by his family on July 19th at Banner Estrella Hospital. He is survived by his wife Carol of 43 years, son Bradley, and daughter Kimberly. When Tim retired in October, 2016, from his 30 year Electrical Engineering career at Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant, he became ill with an aggressive form of...

Jul 18, 2022

Glenda Lowry Lee passed away July 18, 2022, after achieving her goal of reaching 80 years of age which she did on July 4, 2022. Glenda was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend. She is survived by her husband Jim, her daughter Lisa and son Kenny, her sister Sherry (Ray) and brother Albert “Bud” (Lynn), 6 grandchildren,...

Jul 16, 2022

Weldon Norman Long Devoted husband, father, and friend Weldon Norman Long, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Weldon was born on July 26, 1940, to Leslie and Wilma Long. He attended elementary school in a one-room schoolhouse with one teacher and no running water through the end of eighth grade. He graduated from...

Jul 15, 2022

Kenneth John Truckenbrod was born on August 31, 1928, to Clara (Wilhelm) and Carl Truckenbrod. He grew up on the family farm and spent his early life helping his father manage the land, as well as, tending to the needs of the animals. Ken was baptized and confirmed in St. John’s Lutheran Church and was an active member. He taught...

Jul 15, 2022

Robert Wesley Wilson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and DJ, Sun City, Arizona, died on July 15, 2022 in Surprise, Arizona at the age of 88. Robert was born on January 28, 1934 in New Westminster, BC Canada to Frank and Mary Jenkins Wilson. He attended Como Lake High School and graduated from Summit Pacific Bible School, Abbotford, BC, Canada....

Jul 12, 2022

It is with heavy heart that we must convey the sudden and unexpected passing of Bruce Paul Jones – a beloved husband, an outstanding son, a wonderful brother and an incredible friend to so, so many. Preceded in death by his mother, Jane Jones; Bruce is survived by his wife Julie Jones, father John Paul Jones, sister Sandie Jones (Cathy),...

Jul 9, 2022

Jack Lee Hunt, 89, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on Saturday, July 9th, 2022. He passed away quietly, at the home in which he raised his family. Jack was born in Phoenix to Paul and Ruth Hunt on March 13th, 1933. He grew up with his younger brother Gene. In 1953 he joined the United States Army where he worked...

Jul 8, 2022

Marie Joan Hoffman (née Sieanas) was born April 10, 1935 in Georgetown, IL and passed away surrounded by her family on July 8, 2022 in Glendale, AZ. She was 87 years old. Marie was a proud mother of three children: Steven Kronmiller (Irene), Janet Lewark (David), and David Kronmiller (Linda). Marie is predeceased by her husband William, her parents Ralph...