Obituaries

Sep 8, 2019

The Journey On Sunday, September 8, 2019 our beloved pop, grandpop, and great grandpop, KENNON SIMINGTON completed his earthly journey at his home in Glendale, AZ Born in Naples, TX on April 4, 1928 to Evelene Warren Walter and Harry Simington, he had one sister, Mary Simington and several sisters (Lula).by his father. He enlisted on April 11, 1946 in...

Sep 7, 2019

Patricia Jean Prasad, 67, of Sun City passed away Sept. 7, 2019. Patricia was born in El Paso, Texas to Wilfred and Helen Mercier. Mrs. Prasad worked as an office manager for the American Jewish Committee retiring in 2006. A Sun City resident for the past year, she was a volunteer at the Lutheran Thrift Store and was known for...

Sep 2, 2019

Shirley M. Albright, age 91 of Sun City, AZ formerly of Janesville, WI, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019, at her home. She was born on March 5, 1928 in Lynxville, WI, the youngest (10th) child of Frank and Minnie (Smith) Updike. Shirley married Robert L. Albright on June 12, 1948 in Janesville, WI. Shirley and Robert enjoyed spending...

Aug 30, 2019

Lorine Wade, the joy of our lives and the glue of our family, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Hospice of the Valley. Her husband of 70 years was faithfully at her side. Lorine was born Lena Lorine Couch on a farm outside of Nebo, Illinois, on May 22, 1931 to Illa and Oran Couch. She was...

Aug 27, 2019

Ella Elizabeth Whittaker Coulter passed away August 27, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona at the age of 89. Ella was born on December 25, 1929 in Scotia, New York. Her husband, Lewis James Coulter, preceded her in February of this year. She is survived by her 3 daughters Linda Coulter Schook (husband Roy) Maureen Coulter (husband Mike), and Jane Coulter (husband...

Aug 25, 2019

James C Parsley (Jim), but most folks called him Raymond. July 7, 1934-August 25, 2019 Raymond was a dedicated husband to his wife Rosa for 60 years, a great Dad and wonderful Papaw. He was very laid back and one of the nicest guys on the planet. Born in Pilgrim, Kentucky, he spent most of his childhood in Kopperston, WV....

Aug 25, 2019

Albert ‘Big Al’ Sulka, 86, died on August 25, 2019 at Banner Boswell Hospital in Sun City. He was born on November 23, 1932 in Muskegon, Michigan and grew up in nearby St. Johns. He moved to Arizona in the 1960’s where he met and married his loving wife of 39 years, Sarah Jo Sulka. Al served our country in...

Aug 22, 2019

Gregory Brian Wilson of Youngtown, Arizona passed away at home on August 22, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Gregg was born on September 15th, 1948 in Mitchell, South Dakota to Arthur G. Wilson and Mary H. Wilson (Eisert). Gregg was a loving and devoted husband to his wife of 31 years, Darlene M. Wilson from Penns Grove, New...

Aug 21, 2019

A resident of Arizona for the past 28 years moving from Salem, Oregon, Mrs. Janzen was a registered nurse. She retired as an Insurance Investigator for Copper Point Insurance. Sharon is survived by her husband, Kenneth Janzen of 43 years, her children; Kenneth Janzen Jr, Kelly (Toni) Janzen, Robin Craig, grandchildren; Liz, Tim, Austin, Ceara and Ethan and her two...

Aug 17, 2019

David Ford Cook, 79, of Sun City, Arizona passed away August 17, 2019. Celebration of Life to be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the Menke Funeral & Cremation Center-Sun City Reception Center (directly behind funeral home), 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of the Valley,...

Aug 14, 2019

Joyce Heiserman (Devoted wife, mother and grandmother) Joyce (Riley) Heiserman, 86, a longtime Sun City, Arizona resident, passed away after a short illness on August 14, 2019 at Hospice of the Valley with her family by her side. Joyce was born March 14, 1933 in Winfred, South Dakota to the late Herman and Marian (Miller) Riley. She graduated from Beadle...

Aug 11, 2019

Sandra (Little) Rubito, born in Portland, Maine, was the youngest of seven children of Elmer and Florence (McAlpine) Little. From an early age, she had a passion for childcare, the color purple, Coca-Cola and different cultures. Her first marriage to Donald Goodrich, resulted in three children: Michael Goodrich, Kellie Bryan, and Belinda Goodrich. In 1976, she married Robert (Bob) Rubito...

Aug 9, 2019

Ruth Offa Cook of Sun City passed away Aug. 9, 2019 at the age of 103. Ruth was born 9/24/1915 in Peoria, IL to Robert & Pauline Bell. In 1935 the family moved to Canton, OH and in 1936 she married Angelo Jack Cook. In 1939 they moved to Toledo where they owned and operated R & J’s Supply for...

Aug 8, 2019

Jack R. Easley, 87, of Sun City, Arizona passed away August 8, 2019. Born in Parsons, Kansas, Jack moved to Arizona in 1971 and worked as a Research Associate in education. He is survived by niece Judi Halm (Herb), nephews Tom Hajek and Kenny Schieler (Connie); 4 grand-nieces and nephews and 2 great nieces.

Aug 6, 2019

Mary Beatrice “Bea” McCall 98. Our beautiful and much loved nanny, sister and aunt took her flight to heaven on August 6, 2019. There she was reunited with her husband, Millard “Mac” McCall; daughter, Patricia Padgett; son-in-law, Howard Padgett; and numerous beloved family members. Mary was a resident of Phoenix for over 75 years. She worked for the City of...

Aug 3, 2019

Georgia Della Barioni was born March 22, 1950 in Merced, CA at Castle Air Force Base. Georgia lost her mom at the age of 8. Raised by her military father and her only sister, Georgia had an interesting Air Force brat childhood. Georgia attended college in Massachusetts and started her career in Juvenile Child Advocacy. At the age of 28,...

Aug 1, 2019

Margarita Sanchez, 67, of Sun City, Arizona passed away August 1, 2019. Born in Mexicali, Mexico, she moved to Arizona in 2010 from California. Surviving are her children: Gerardo (Jerry) Sanchez of California, Erica Sanchez of California, Monica Sanchez of Peoria, AZ, Arturo Sanchez of California, Margaret Sanchez of Scottsdale, AZ and Brenda Aguirre of Scottsdale, AZ; 12 grandchildren and...

Jul 31, 2019

Glen E Dwiggins , 86, passed away peacefully from cancer on July 31st, 2019 at his home in Sun City, AZ. Glen was born in Flagstaff, AZ and spent most of his adult life in the Phoenix area. He was a man of many talents and had many hobbies that included building cars, hunting, water and snow skiing. He also...

Jul 24, 2019

Jul 20, 2019

Janice M. Orr, 80, of Sun City passed away unexpectedly on July 20th. She is survived by the love of her life, husband Hugh Orr; son Scott (Sondra) Wilderman of Ann Arbor, Michigan; daughter Jacki Brunmeier, of Sun City, Arizona; daughter Tonya (Joanne) Wilderman of Appleton, Wisconsin; daughter Michelle (Greg) Peters of Anchorage, Alaska; step-daughter Jennifer Orr Summers of Redondo...