Obituaries

Mar 7, 2019

Edna Frances “Dolly” Tyma died peacefully on March 7, 2019, under hospice care after a period of declining health. She was born March 20, 1925, the eighth of nine children, in Michigan City, Indiana. She was the daughter of Charles and Sophie (nee Pierzhalski) Kuzminski. She was preceded in death by seven of her siblings, her husband of 57 years...

Mar 4, 2019

Richard Dean Pryor, passed away peacefully March 4, 2019 at the age of 88. He was born November 22, 1930 in Corning, KS to Cecil Pryor and Agnes (Lamoreaux) Pryor. Dean grew up in Fredonia, KS and graduated from Fredonia High School in 1949. His father, Cec Pryor, was one of his high school coaches and encouraged him toward athletic...

Mar 4, 2019

Clair Milton Torgerson was born on October 10, 1929, in Fingal, North Dakota to Alfred and Julia Torgerson. He was raised within walking distance of the Fingal School House, attending First Grade through his Graduation in 1947. Known as Milt by his family, nicknamed Torgy by his friends. He lettered in Basketball, State Champions in '45-46. He met DuAnn Marion...

Mar 3, 2019

Andre Tyrone Black, 50, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away March 3, 2019. Andre was born in East St. Louis, Illinois and moved to Arizona in 1984 from Florida. He was a 1986 Moon Valley High School graduate, served in the US Navy, and worked as a Security Guard. Andre is survived by his mother Dr Wanda Taylor of Phoenix; siblings...

Feb 25, 2019

Victoria Haddad Al-Akel 82, of Jordan passed away peacefully on Monday, February 25 , 2019. She is survived by her seven loving children, Awad Al-Akel, Odeh (Nilli) Al-Akel, Adel (Elizabeth) Al-Akel, Naramon (Nassar) Nuko, Karamon Al-Akel, Manel (Hani) Qagish, Mysoon (Nizar) Sayeigh; sixteen grandchildren, and two great grandchildren, as well as numerous additional loving family members. Victoria was preceded in...

Feb 25, 2019

Gloria Jean Johnston went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 25th, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. She passed peacefully while surrounded by her family: Her husband of 54 years, Jim, her daughter Shareece, son Jay, son-in-law Dean, daughter-in-law Candace, grandsons Chad and Jyles, Chad’s fiancée Baylie, Jyles’ girlfriend Randi, and her dear friend Maureen Ardolino. Gloria is also...

Feb 24, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Jennifer Jill McNeil announces her passing on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the age of 37. Jennifer was born on May 8, 1981 to Rick and Joy Beaton. She graduated from Alhambra High School in 1999 and proceeded into the work force at the Alhambra School District and then on to...

Feb 24, 2019

Lewis James Coulter passed away on February 24, 2019 in Sun City, AZ at the age of 95. Lewis was born on February 14, 1924 in Schenectady, NY. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ella Elizabeth Whittaker Coulter and their three daughters, Linda Elizabeth Coulter Schook (husband Roy), Maureen (husband Mike), and Jane (husband Don). Lewis has...

Feb 22, 2019

Feb 20, 2019

Robert “Bob” Allen Mathews passed away peacefully in his home in Surprise, AZ on Feb. 20th, 2019, at the age of 71 after battling cancer. Preceded in death by his wife Jill (Jasperson) Mathews and son William Mathews. Bob will be lovingly remembered by his son Daniel (Nikki) Mathews of WI, Daughter-in-Law Shawn (William) Mathews of MN, Grandchildren Christopher, Ryan,...

Feb 18, 2019

Joan M. Luehrs, 76, of Sun City, AZ and formerly of Hancock, MI died February 18, 2019 in Peoria, AZ. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Janine. She is survived by her husband, Dean, and special friend Linda Byers of Overland Park, KS. Joan was born September 11, 1942 to Carl and Marie Moege in Wichita, KS. She...

Feb 16, 2019

Lillian Jean Doane 1929 to 2019 Predeceased by her husband, George, she enjoyed a long and productive life, giving birth to three loving sons. She is survived by her sister Lucille, her three loving sons, Charles, David and Randall (Debbie) and David’s widow Ruth, three grandchildren, Charity (John), Tiffany, and Michael (Kendra and family), and eight grandchildren, Amber, Brittany, Tommy,...

Feb 15, 2019

Dorothy Marie “Dottie” Dutton passed away peacefully in Sun City on February 15, 2019 with daughter, Nancy; and son, Ronnie at her side. Dottie lived a beautiful and full life of 96 years that was filled by the love of her life, Jimmy; raising three children, Nancy, Ronnie and Mike; enjoying grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dottie was preceded in death...

Feb 14, 2019

Georgie was born on April 9, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA, the second of four daughters to George and Ann Klotz. Georgie passed away on February 14, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ. She moved to Phoenix in 1951 and graduated from Central High School in 1964. She met her future husband, J.B. Townsend on her 21st birthday. They recently celebrated their 50th...

Feb 14, 2019

Larry Sandmeyer known to his family and friends as "Lar" passed away unexpectedly Valentine's Day, February 14, 2019, at the age of 70. Larry was born in Alma, Michigan. He lived in Michigan until 1974, when he moved to Arizona. In 1966, Larry graduated from Otsego High School, in Otsego, Michigan. From 1968 to 1970, he served in the military...

Feb 13, 2019

Diane L. Bowens-Cook, 77, of Phoenix, Arizona lost her battle with COPD and lung cancer passing away February 13, 2019. Diane was born February 19, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan to Daniel and Iolene Miesel, the family moved to Kingman, Arizona in the early 50’s returning to Michigan and finally settling in Phoenix permanently in 1959. She married Leroy Bowens in...

Feb 10, 2019

Marcella Parrott (95) passed away peacefully on Sunday evening at Boswell Hospital on February 10, 2019 after a fall at her home in Sun City. She was born on August 19, 1923 in Nowata, Oklahoma to Nellie and Luther Umphfres as the 2nd of four children. She survived the dust bowl days in the Texas panhandle town of Phillips as...

Feb 3, 2019

Madhusudan Prasad, 75, of Sun City, Arizona passed away February 3, 2019. Born in India, he moved to Sun City in 2018 from Virginia. He was a certified master mechanic and certified youth bowling coach. He was known for his love of hummingbirds and potatoes. He is survived by his wife Patricia J. Prasad; children Nishi Dayal, Pummy Kumar, Justice...

Feb 2, 2019

"I love you every day. And now I will miss you every day." -Mitch Albom, For One More Day Marion Helen Roth returned to her beloved Lord and Savior on February 2, 2019 from natural causes. Funeral services will be held at St. Clements of Rome Catholic Church in Sun City, AZ, Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 10am. A graveside...

Feb 1, 2019

Melvin (Mel) Leonard Hillesheim of Sun City, AZ, 86, was born in Brown County, town of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, on February 17th, 1933. He went to heaven on Friday, February 1st, 2019. Mel is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mildred “Milly” (Dummer) Hillesheim. Mel served from 1954-1956 in the U.S. Army as a Tank Commander. Melvin was...