Obituaries for 2012

Twigg, Edward Harry III

Edward H. Twigg III (Ted) was born March 12, 1966 at Calumet Hospital in Laurium, MI and died in an auto accident in Phoenix, AZ on May 16, 2012. He lived most of his life in Battle Creek, MI attended Harper Creek Schools, earned the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 322, and worked installing [...]

Roberti, Sandra Elaine

Sandra Elaine Roberti, 64 of Mesa, AZ, passed away on May 11, 2012. There will be a gathering for family and friends at 8:30 am Wednesday May 16, 2012, followed by a memorial service at 10:00 am at Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ

Caldwell, Frank M.

Frank M Caldwell, 80 of Mesa, AZ formally of Peoria & Chillicothe, IL died at 3:45pm Monday, May 7, 2012, peacefully at home by his wife’s side. He was born on December 16, 1931 in Royalton, IL to Frank and Winnie Karr Caldwell.  He married Bette Sewards January 1952 in Chillicothe, IL.  She survives.  He [...]

Dole, Beatrice

Beatrice May Dole, 86, of Alden, went to meet our Lord on April 28, 2012, at Cherry Hill Haven II in Traverse City. Her daughter, Janet, was at her side when Beatrice took her last breath. Beatrice was born on May 10, 1925, to the late Henry and Eglentine (Gregory) Stables in Detroit.  Beatrice entered [...]

Leonard, Edward “Scotty”

Edward “Scotty” Leonard, 68, of Gold Canyon, AZ passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012 peacefully at his home in Gold Canyon, AZ. Scotty, son of the Scottish football legend, James “Hookey” Leonard, was born in Paisley, Scotland. After serving in the US Army, he worked for Xerox Corporation as Head Distribution Manager for the West [...]

Ziegler, Marlene

Marlene was born May 14, 1943, in Anadarko, Oklahoma, to Henry and Inez Corley. A twin, Marlene was one of 11 children in a blended family with three sets of twins. Moving to Mesa in 1954, Marlene attended the public school system and later met and married David Howton, giving birth to three children, Ricky, [...]

Moore, Madge

Madge Moore, 92 of Mesa, AZ passed away on April 27, 2012. Madge was born on December 1, 1919 on the homestead in Granada, CO. Madge, her husband and her two children moved to Buckeye, AZ in 1954. Then in 1972 her and her husband moved to Mesa, AZ. She is preceded in death by [...]

Barnhart, Thelma V. Troop

On Saturday, April 21, 2012, surrounded by her children, Thelma was guided to her eternal home, where roses never fade and loved ones wait with open arms and warm embraces.  Thelma was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on October 5, 1925 to William and Thelma Troop. She was the beloved wife of Lt. Col. Herbert “Dick” [...]

Fisk, Merle D.

Merle D. Fisk, 80, of Mesa, AZ passed away April 21, 2012 in Mesa, AZ. Merle Fisk was born in Havre, MT. Survivors include his wife Dolores Fisk, daughters Susan Fisk and Joni Fisk Zipperer, sons Steven, Gary and Shawn Fisk, sisters Darlene Alvestad, Gloria Allen, and Janet Leith, brother Dale Fisk, grandchildren : Chanda, [...]

Sweeney, Concetta “Tina”

Concetta “Tina” Sweeney was born in Marcianese, Italy on August 8, 1944. Tina graduated from the University of Naples, Italy. She immigrated to the US in 1968. Tina met Daniel Sweeney in 1969 and the two were married on May 30, 1970. The couple had four children and now have 7 grandchildren. Tina, a devoted [...]

Dejno, Richard

Richard Michael Dejno, 77, of Mesa, AZ passed away April 13, 2012 surrounded by those who loved him deeply. Mr. Dejno was born in Independence, WI. He is survived by his sons Scott and Mark, 3 sisters, five brothers, grandchildren Danielle, Derick, Ashley, and Morgan, and great-grandchildren Skyler, Owen and Khloe. Services will be at [...]

Blythe, LaVerne

LaVerne Belle (Fitch) Blythe went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2012. She was born on June 8, 1939 and lived to be 72 years old. She is survived by her husband Ed (Kenneth Blythe) of 56 years. Together they raised 3 children, Dane Leroy, Sarah Jane, and Tommy (his wife Liz). She [...]

Hamilton, Lowell

Lowell D. Hamilton, 70, of Fountain Hills, Arizona passed away April 11th, born in Kentucky. Survived by wife Terri, brother Don, two sons Shawn and Jarrett, daughter Kimberly Butcher; stepchildren John Paul Shea and Melanie Stewart; 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Mountain View Cemetery, 7900 E. Main St., [...]

Richardson, Corinne I.

Corrine I. Richardson, 89 of Chandler, Arizona passed away Tuesday April 10, 2012 in Chandler. A homemaker, Mrs. Richardson is survived by her son Bill Richardson of Chandler, Arizona, 5 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren, and her son-in-law Ron Johnston.  She is preceded in passing by her husband Verle and her daughter Janice. A funeral service [...]

Foody, Pierre F. “Pete”

Pierre F. Foody, 82, of Gold Canyon, AZ, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Pete, a construction superintendent, ceramic artist, and avid bowler was born in Harrington Park, NJ. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Blakely, and sister-in-law Sadie (Chet) Hunt, nieces: Nancy Fickenscher and Laurie (Harry) Stephens, and his great-niece and nephews: Robert, [...]

Burke, Edna Lois

Edna Lois (Hale) Burke, age 92, of Florence, AZ, went to Heaven Saturday, April 7, 2012. Edna was born June 20, 1919, in Lincoln, IL, to Thomas and Clara (Curry) Hale. She was the seventh of nine children, only six of whom lived into adulthood. Her sister, Marion of Tucson, AZ, survives. She married Owen [...]

Eveland, Donald Eugene

Donald Eugene Eveland, of Mesa, AZ passed away April 4, 2012 due to a stroke. He was born March 11, 1931 in Mason City, IA. Don earned his Associates degree at St. Mary’s College. He had a great passion for the military and thoroughly enjoyed serving our country. He served in the U.S NAVY for [...]

Hollsten, Phyllis D.

Phyllis D. (Gunderson) Hollsten was born May 21, 1932 to Guy Gerhart Gunderson and Loretta (Larson) Gunderson at Memorial Hospital Eau Claire Wisconsin. She passed away April 4, 2012 in Mesa, AZ. She was preceded in death by her sister Peggy (Gunderson) Evans. A proud Norwegian, a superb knitter and most of all had a [...]

Mitchell, Mary Andra

Mary Andra Mitchell joined her husband Paul William Mitchell (3-16-1912 – 2-10-2010) on April 1, 2012. Mary was born in Copenhagen, Denmark May 28, 1912. She immigrated to the United States traveling aboard SS Oscar 11 to New York, landing at Ellis Island in August, 1914. Her parents were Marius and Anna Louise Birch Hansen. [...]

Foreman-Johns, Dororthy O.

Dorothy O. Foreman-Johns, 93, Scottsdale, AZ passed away Saturday March 24, 2012 in Scottsdale, AZ. Mrs. Johns, an administrative assistant, was born in Rochester, NY. Survivors include her daughter Diane (Bill) Kopp, sons Dr. Robert (Jan) Foreman and Dick (Kate) Foreman, brother William Lane, and 7 grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Johns will be at 10:00 [...]

Sams, Leonard E.

Leonard E. Sams, 83, passed away on March 24, 2012 in Mesa, AZ. He was born in St. Joseph, MO on April 29, 1928. Leonard proudly served in the US Army in Japan, serving in the “Wolfgang” band. After graduating from the University of Missouri, with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, he was employed by [...]

Straub, Jeffery Alan

Jeff passed away unexpectedly and too soon from this life at the age of 47 on December 8, 2011.  Jeff was born in Pontiac Michigan and lived there until he was in elementary school.   During his attendance in elementary school, Jeff and his family moved to Winslow Arizona where he grew up and graduated high [...]

Zuber, Sidney H. MD

Dr. Sidney H. Zuber, of Scottsdale, passed away on March 20, 2012. He was born in St. Johns, Newfoundland on July 29, 1931. He is survived by his beloved wife Judy Zuber, two sons, Douglas Zuber (Stone, Indigo and Monroe) and Paul Zuber, Paul’s wife Alexandra, and (Dylan, Damon, and Angelica). Dr. Zuber earned a [...]

Grimes, Arlene G.

Arlene G. Grimes, 87, peacefully entered into eternal life on Sunday, March 18, 2012 in Mesa, AZ. Arlene, the daughter of Augustenius and Mena (Bruflat) Hjermstad, was born in Wallace, SD on June 23, 1924. She had 2 younger brothers (Ardell (Sam), deceased 1995 and Dellis, deceased 2007) and a sister Marcella (Marcy) currently living [...]

Schelderup, Harold Hans

Harold Schelderup, a caring husband, father and grandfather, passed away on March 13 after a long battle with COPD.  He was born April 23, 1936, in Brooklyn, NY to Harald and Herborg Schelderup. He graduated from Housatonic Valley Regional High School. He joined the United States Air Force in July 1954, retiring after 20 years [...]

Davis, Doris Irene Swenson

Doris Irene Swenson Davis, 81, of Mesa, AZ passed away Monday March 12, 2012 in Mesa, AZ. Mrs. Davis, a retired AT&T supervisor, was born in Lyons, Kansas. She is survived by her daughter Linda Clayton, son Glen Alan Davis, grandchildren: Jacob Davis, Sean Davis, Bonnie Davis Schlittenhart, Josh Davis, Laura Davis, Jenny Davis, and [...]

Woike, Henry “Hank” M.

Henry M. Woike (Hank) was born in Blue Island, Illinois January 4, 1921.  He went home March 10, 2012.  He started out as a painter/decorator working with his dad and one of his brothers.  He was in the Army Air Corps during World War II, mostly as a navigator “flying the hump” between India and [...]

Hogan, Frances Lorene

Frances Lorene (Stapp) Hogan, 81, of Mesa, AZ was born May 30, 1930 in Springfield, MO to Thomas Burton “Burt” Stapp and Sarah Estella “Stella” (Shaw) Stapp. She died peacefully with her daughter by her side, at the Banner Gardens Hospice Inpatient Unit on March 11, 2012. Frances married Charles “Chuck” Wesley Hogan on Easter [...]

Holmgren, Donald W.

HOLMGREN, DONALD W. Donald W. Holmgren  (88) passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Mesa, Arizona.  Mr. Holmgren, a Retired Regional Plant Manager for the Bell System was born in Litchfield, Minnesota.  Preceded in death by his parents Willie and Hulda Holmgren, sister Doris, brothers Hilding and Lloyd Holmgren.  He is survived by his wife [...]

Lynch, Edward L.

Edward L. Lynch, age 90, of Mesa, died on February 28, 2012. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Thomas G. and Mary (Coyle) Lynch. He graduated from East Providence High School in 1940, then served in the US Army during WW II, and subsequently worked at the US Postal Service [...]

Hawkins, Reva Pearl

 Reva Pearl Hawkins, age 92 years young, entered into eternal rest on February 27, 2012, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Phoenix. She was born July 16, 1919, to Clyde and Lillian (Tracy) Brengle in Guthrie, Oklahoma.  Her father was a Baptist minister, and the family moved as his job locations changed. Her childhood years with [...]

Messina, Florence Leona

Florence Leona Messina, 82, of Mesa, AZ passed away Tuesday February 28, 2012 in Mesa, AZ. Mrs. Messina was born in Bridgeport, CT. Survivors include her daughter Joy Ann Messina, son Nicholas (Nora) J. Messina III MD, brothers Richard Brice and William Brice, grandchildren Nicole Johnson and Nicholas J. Messina IV, and great-grandchildren Maverick Johnson [...]

Tableman, Donald William

Donald William Tableman of Mesa, AZ passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012. He was born April 13, 1919 in Barnsville, MN. He served in the US Army during WWII as a surgical medic in Europe. Upon discharge from the Army, he moved to Hoopeston, IL with his wife where he owned and operated a successful [...]

Burr, James Gordon

James Gordon Burr was born on May 6, 1924 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He passed away peacefully on February 25, 2012 at home surrounded by his family. James was the regional manager for both Rath and Monfort meat packing companies until retirement. He was a skilled carpenter and an avid fisherman. Jim is survived by his [...]

Bobbitt, Erma Dell

Erma Dell Bobbitt, 91, died Saturday February 18, 2012 in Gilbert, AZ. She was born in Herndon, AR to Andy and Eula Cook and moved to AZ with her husband in 1949. They raised their family in Superior, AZ before moving to Queen Valley, AZ in 1980. She is survived by her children and their [...]

Baldwin, Mona

Mona Baldwin, with the ever-present smile on her face, passed away surrounded by her family on February 15, 2012 in Gilbert, AZ at the age of 72.  She was born on May 28, 1939 to Helen May and Carl J. Beecoft, in the small mining town of Cananea, Sonora, Mexico. Mona attended Bisbee High School [...]

Isaac, James

James Isaac, a loving husband, father, and grandfather of Mesa, AZ passed away Sunday February 19, 2012. He was born October 31, 1936 in Wheelwright, KY, the son of the late Josie Hall Isaac and the late Ervin Isaac. He was a retired Tool and Die maker from Microsemi Corp., Scottsdale, AZ. He is survived [...]

Negelspach, Coyita Jane

Coyita Jane Negelspach, 96, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012 in Mesa, AZ. Mrs. Negelspach was born in Lima, Ohio. As a young woman Coyita worked as a hairdresser. Later she and her husband owned and operated a bowling alley in Ohio. After moving to Mesa she and her husband operated the Buckhorn Gift Shop [...]

Garman, John

John M. H. Garman 88 of Mesa, AZ passed away Friday February 17, 2012 in Gilbert, AZ. Mr. Garman World War II Veteran (1942-1946) was born in Sapulpa, OK. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Betty Lou, parents Francis and Jacob and older brother Jacob. He is survived by his 3 daughters [...]

Crockett, Richard J.

Richard J. (Dick) Crockett, born August 4, 1937 in Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday February 15, 2012. Dick graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1960, later earning the designation of Professional Engineer. Dick began his engineering career with G.E./Honeywell in 1960 and later [...]

Kniss, Larry

Larry Kniss, age 42, of Chandler, AZ passed away on Feb 11th, 2012. Larry is the son of Mary and Larry Kniss. Larry is survived by his daughter, Katrina Pena her husband Vincent Pena and his granddaughter Alayna Pena, his daughters Cheyenne and Kyleigh Kniss, his sister Michelle Readinger and her loving companion Steve Mawson, [...]

Gowler, Judith

Judith F. “Judy” Gowler, 84 of Tempe, AZ and a former resident of Mt. Vernon died Sunday, February 12, 2012 in Tempe.  Judy was born July 12, 1927 in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of Lennis and Gladys (Huckleberry) Whisenut. She married Roy Wayne Gowler on January 22, 1946. She is survived by her husband Roy, [...]

Neisess, Maurice A.

Maurice A. Neisess, 93, of Mesa, AZ passed away Thursday February 9, 2012 in Mesa, AZ. Mr. Neisess was born in Breckenridge, Minnesota and was a WWII US Army veteran. There will be a memorial service at 3:00 pm Sunday February26, 2012 at the Fireside Room at Fountain of the Sun, 8001 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa, [...]

Mesick, Claude

Claude Mesick, age 90, passed away February 7, 2012. He was born June 6, 1921 in Delhi Township, Ingham County, MI, the son of the late Henry James and Myrtle Dee (nee Barringer) Mesick.  Upon learning of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Claude volunteered for military service as a radio radar operator in anti-submarine coastal [...]

Smith, Pamela

Pamela Smith, 63, born July 31, 1948 in Port Jervis, New York passed away February 13, 2012 in Mesa, AZ. Pam worked in the library at Edison and Frost Elementary schools in Mesa, AZ for over 23 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, William Lee Smith, her son Gerald (and [...]

Wolff, Alvin

Alvin Wolff was born August 24, 1926 to Fred C. and Magdelena Wolff. He went to heavenly rest on February 12, 2012. He farmed with his parents until he joined the US Army in 1950. He was united in marriage with Hazel Fregia on November 25, 1952 in Yuma, AZ. In 1953, he bought the [...]

Bailey, Rosamond S.

Rosamond S. Bailey, 75 years young, passed away on February 2, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Rose was a long time residence of Mesa, Arizona. Our beloved mother was an evangelist and was dedicated to a life of servitude. She was a faithful servant of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Rose was [...]

Ghesquiere, Robert Charles

Robert Charles Ghesquiere passed away in his home in Apache Junction on Wednesday February 8, 2012 at the age of 58. He was born on April 23, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Albert and Elizabeth (Hilgendorf) Ghesquiere. He was lovin husband of Janet (Jones) Siegel-Ghesquiere, loving father to Neil (Tina) Ghesquiere, Jeff (Christina) [...]

Young, L.F.

Mrs. L. F. Young, RN (nee Hall) passed away at her home in Mesa, AZ on February 4, 2012 at age 86. She was born in Salt Lick, KY on March 30, 1925 to Henry S. and Virginia M. Hall. L.F. was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Genevieve Maslac, Betty Sue Ford, [...]

Reiling, Donna Jean

Donna Jean Reiling, 81 of Apache Junction, AZ passed away in her home Monday February 6, 2012 in Apache Junction. Mrs. Reiling, a retired activities director, was born in Moline, IL. She is survived by her daughters Sherrie (Richard) Bethel, Kimberly Ross, Michelle Gephart and son Gregory (Mikal) Reiling, 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She [...]

Bonaventura, Nancy C.

Nancy C. Bonaventura, 77 of Mesa, AZ passed away Thursday February 2, 2012 in Mesa. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio and has been an Arizona resident since 1980. She is survived by her daughters Brenda, Valerie, Tina and Deann, sons Mike, Joe and Andy, grandchildren Missy, Tiffany, Ricky, Kchellsea, Trey, Kortney, Ashley and Joey, [...]

Webb, Clayton Cody

Clayton Cody Webb, 19 of Mesa, AZ passed away Wednesday February 1, 2012 in Mesa, AZ. Clayton was born in Mesa, AZ and he loved quads, cars and motorcycles. He was a loving son, brother and grandson. He is survived by his parents Randy and Pam Webb, his sister Cara, and his grandparents Elmer and [...]

Daubert, Nila J.

Nila J. Daubert, formerly of Saginaw, Michigan peacefully passed away Wednesday, February 01, 2012 after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer.  Nila Jane Harmony was born November 24, 1934 in Lincoln, Nebraska to the late Alexander and Sarah (Erdman) Harmony.  Nila graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1953.  She spent 38 years in [...]

Ramsey, Wendell Ray

Born on the family farm near Achille, Oklahoma on April 13, 1936 Wendell Ray Ramsey began his lives journey. The oldest son of Quan and Edna Ramsey he followed the family to Arizona in 1955, after graduation from Achille High School. When he wasn’t working  for Kennecott Copper,  ASARCO and Cypress as a heavy equipment [...]

Bovee, Lester Marion

Lester M. Bovee, “Buzz” 89, of Gilbert, Arizona passed peacefully in the arms of his Granddaughter Melissa and surrounded by family on Thursday January 26, 2012.  He was born a twin on April 9, 1922, third child of George and Myrtle Bovee in Holyoke, Colorado.  He is preceded in death by his beautiful wife of [...]

Story, Glenn Carl

Glenn Carl Story, 73 of Mesa, AZ passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 in Mesa, AZ. Mr. Story, a former resident of Hayward, CA was born in Seattle, WA.  Survivors include his wife, Jean Story, daughter Shawn Grace, son-in-law Aaron Grace, sisters: Elsie Salemi, Marylou Valentine, and Doris Stevens, brother Fred Hadden, and grandchildren: Scott, Zachary, [...]

Dean, Theodora “Thea”

Theodora “Thea” G. Dean, was born April 15, 1928 in Stamford, Connecticut, and was a longtime resident of Great Falls, VA. As a young woman, Thea attended Emma Willard School in Troy, New York and Rochester University. She married the boy next door, Jonathan “Jock” Dean, in 1950 and lovingly raised five children in an [...]

Peterslie, Audrey

Audrey Audrey Peterslie of Mesa, AZ passed away on January 23, 2012. She is survived by her husband Lyle Peterslie, son Jim (Sue) Van Ornum, daughters Cheryl (Dana) Smith and Debbie (Mike) McNeal, brother Kenneth (Virginia) Peterson, 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Thursday January 26 from [...]

Sobal, John

John Sobal, 88 of Mesa, AZ passed away Sunday January 22, 2012 in Mesa, AZ. Mr. Sobal, a retired aircraft planner, was born in West Hazelton, PA on March 2, 1923. John was a WWII veteran serving in the US Army as a crew chief on the C-47 in Central Europe. He was preceded in [...]

Nelson, Lorraine

Lorraine Rita (Ares) Nelson passed away January 20, 2012 at Banner Gardens Hospice in Mesa, Arizona.  She leaves behind her husband of 48 years, Kenneth R. Nelson of San Tan Valley, Arizona, a daughter Jennifer Brouillette of Mesa, AZ, and a daughter Susan Sorel of Gilbert, AZ.  She is also survived by her sister Norma [...]

Ames, Sidney Raymond

Sidney Raymond Ames (Sid), 78, a 40-year resident of Apache Junction, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012. He was born in Seattle, Washington, on March 3, 1933, graduated from Truman High School in Minn., and received a degree in Civil Engineering from South Dakota State College. After [...]

Zoet, Edna V.

Edna V. Zoet, 94, of Mesa, Arizona passed away January 16, 2012 in Mesa, Arizona. There will be a visitation between 5-7:00 pm Thursday January 19, 2012 at Mounatin View Funeral Home Chapel, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ. The funeral service will be at 10:00 am Friday January 20, 2012 also at Mountain View [...]

Pillow, Lucille Marilyn

Known to friends as Lou, Lucille Marilyn Pillow lost her short battle with heart disease on 12 January 2012. She had previously beaten TB and cancer and throughout she maintained good spirits and zeal for life. She was born 3 February 1927 on a farm in Prole, Iowa to Frank and Leona Peterson-Parker as the [...]

Tanner, Harry Samuel

Harry Samuel Tanner, 76 of Mesa passed away January 13, 2012 in Mesa. Mr. Tanner retired from the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife Donna, sister Patricia ( Ed Schmitt), brother Bob(Ethel), sister in law Jeanne Schmitt. Son Mark Tanner and his children Jeremy and Jasmine, daughter Cathi and her husband [...]

Chapman, Dorothy

Dorothy Chapman entered her eternal home, at the age of 88, on January 8, 2012. Dorothy was born and raised in Merrill, MI. She and her family relocated to Mesa, AZ in 1965. Dorothy retired from the Mesa Chamber of Commerce and also worked at the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. She was World War II [...]

Peterson, Howard Lewis

Our beloved father, died on December 12th, 2011 in Chandler, Arizona. Howard Lewis Peterson was born on November 25, 1924, in Tacoma, WA to Peter L. Peterson and Olga O. Swanson. He had a brother David E. Peterson. He served in the U.S Army Air Corps from 1944 to 1946 as a Flight Officer / [...]

Chapp, James L. Jr.

James L. Chapp Jr, 48, of Simi Valley, CA formally of Mesa, AZ passed away December 30th 2011. He was born in Omaha, NE January 4th 1963 to parents James and Judith Chapp of Mesa, AZ. He is survived by his wife Rosemarie (Wade) Chapp, son James J. Chapp, daughter Teresa M. Chapp, brothers Jeff [...]

Jennings, Albert Edward

Albert Edward Jennings, 74, of Apache Junction, Arizona passed away January 5, 2012 in Apache Junction. Mr. Jennings, a carpenter, was born in Chicago, IL. Survivors include his wife Mary Murray, daughter Heather, son-in-law Matt, step-daughters Patricia and Margaret, son A.J., step-sons David and Duncan, and granddaughter Elise. Services will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, [...]

Bright, Easton Jay

Easton Jay Bright, 9 weeks, of San Tan Valley, Arizona passed awayTuesday January 3, 2012 in Chandler, Arizona. Easton is survived by his parents Michael Bright and Heather Curtis of San Tan Valley. There will be a visitation at 1:00 pm Sunday January 8, 2012 at Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ [...]

Schelderup, Joan

Joan passed away on 3 January 2012 in Queen Creek, Arizona.  She was born on 10 July 1926 to Frank and Marguerite Maher at Holy Cross hospital in Salt Lake City.  Joan attended Judge Memorial high school and St. Mary’s college, graduating with a BA in Arts in 1948.  She married and divorced Marvin Boyer. [...]

Allison, James Clinton

James Clinton Allison, born June 9, 1923, passed away peacefully from this life to the next, with his wife Margaret (Peg) at his side, on December 8, 2011. James, known to all as Jim, was born in Kremlin, Montana, one of 4 children. He is survived by his brother Earl (Dick), his devoted wife and [...]

Kelsey, Margaret

Margaret Kelsey, 63 of Mesa, went to be with the Lord Dec. 28, 2011.  She is survived by her two brothers John Horney of Corinth, TX, Robert Burns of Wichita, KS, two sisters Corrine Young and Arline Duke both of Wichita, KS, son Larry K Lewis, daughter Tamara Cook, son in law Ryan Cook, grandchildren [...]

Booth, Gary A.

Gary A. Booth, 60, of Apache Junction, AZ, passed away Jan. 1, 2012. Mr. Booth, an assembly worker, was born in Elmhurst, IL. Survivors include his wife, Judy Lynn; son, Bryah A.; his mother, Betty Moritz. Visitation 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 5, with services following at 3 p.m., at Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery, [...]

Jansen, Louis A.

Louis A. Jansen, born in Dubuque, Iowa, on July 10, 1925. Passed away in Mesa, Arizona, on December 22, 2011. Preceded in death by beloved wife, Jean E. Jansen and son, Karl L. Jansen, survived by daughters Jean A. Wallace (Charles) and Laura J. Irwin (Patrick), and sons Roy L. Jansen (Steff) and Kurt L. [...]

Baker, Joseph Gerard

Joseph Gerard Baker, “Joey” passed away peacefully the morning of December 23, 2011 at the age of 48 in Mesa, Arizona, after a long period of hospitalization. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Baker, sisters and brothers, Phyllis Rowe, Albert Baker, Jr., Christine Launder, and Gregory Baker. He is further survived by many loving [...]

Yares, Audrey Marie

Audrey Marie Yares of Mesa, AZ passed away on December 13, 2011 at the age of 82. She was born in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Harry and Magdaline Svoboda. She is survived by her husband Clement, daughters Kristine Gossman and Sandy Yares, 3 sons Clayton (Lisa), Spencer (Kathy), and Kevin (Kat), 11 grandchildren, [...]

Blake, Donald

Donald Blake went home to be with the Lord December 13, 2011 in Mesa, AZ.  In Yreka, CA, Donald ministered for 23 years to those in need at the jail. He is survived by his wife of 27 ½ years, Reba, his children: Judy (Jim) Penny, Joyce (Jo) Perry, Tim (Nancy) Blake, Susan Remp, Tony [...]

Taylor, Jenne Louise

Jenne Louise 86 of Mesa, AZ, passed away on December 30, 2011. The visitation will be January 5, 2012 between 5-8:00 pm at Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ. Funeral Services will be January 6, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Broadway Christian Church, 7335 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa, AZ 85208. [...]