Obituaries for 2013

Atwood, Darcy Denise

Darcy Atwood, 55, passed away on May 8, 2013.  Darcy was born on August 22, 1957 in Tempe, AZ and grew up in Apache Jct., AZ.   Darcy was active in various sports having played on the Mesa High School Varsity Tennis Team and spent many years playing competitive softball.  She was a Certified Medical Assistant [...]

Poulson, Ben Robert

Benjamin Poulson, “Ben,” passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at the age of 20. He was born December 28, 1992 in Renton, WA. The Poulson family moved to Mesa, AZ in 2001. Ben had a loving and kind spirit which made him a beloved and cherished young man. He loved the outdoors and was an [...]

Hausher, Nancy

Nancy Hausher (nee Burnett), of Mesa, AZ, a retired employee of TWA, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She was Beloved Mother of Gayle, Diane, Vicki, and Keath. She was Grandmother to Travis, Grace, Ellen, and Maggie. Nan was also a Past Matron and member of O.E.S. & Baa [...]

Osborn, Lawton “Buzz”

Lawton (Buzz) Osborn passed away on May 16th, 2013. Buzz was born Dec. 17, 1922 to Lawton (Sr.) and Dorothy (Robinson) Osborn. He was born and raised in Dickinson, ND. As a youth he attained the rank of Eagle Scout, graduating from Dickinson High School in 1940, where he was active in sports. Beginning college [...]

Dudeck, Barbara Jo

Barbara Jo Dudeck (Mugge), age 68 of Mesa, died Sunday, May 12 surrounded by her family. The daughter of Bob and Marilyn Mugge (Mann) was born on December 24, 1944 in Spencer, Iowa. She started Kindergarten in, and graduated from, Greenville-Rossie School in 1962. While at school she was active in 4H, Speech and Athletics [...]

Doucet, Dean William

Dean William Doucet, 62, of Apache Junction passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. He is survived by 2 daughters, 7 sons, his mother, sister and brother, and 21 grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 1:00 pm Saturday, May 11th followed by a Funeral 2:00 pm at Mountain View Funeral Chapel 7900 E. Main St., Mesa [...]

Pipes, Dennis Roy

Dennis Roy “Pipes” Husband of Bette Pipes for 44 years. Father of Brian, Shaun, Brie and Tara. Grandfather of Ravin, Sage and Maccoy. Coach and teacher to many over his 30 year career with Mesa Public Schools. Dennis loved all things outdoors: hunting, fishing, camping and anything Western. He grew up in a farming family [...]

Williams, Richard J.

Richard J. Williams, 93, passed away in Peoria, AZ on May 7, 2013. Mr. Williams, a Glazier for Chicago Public Schools was born in Chicago, Illinois and is a World War II Veteran. Preceded in death by his sister Charlotte Williams, he is survived by his loving wife Lenora, adored and loving daughters Sharon Williams, [...]

Crone, Clara T.

Clara T. Crone of Mesa, AZ, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2013 at the age of 89. Mom was born January 21, 1924 to Bernhard & Mattie Behrens in Sterling, IL. In 1946, she married Robert Crone, beginning their life together farming in IL & were blessed with 5 children. Mom also began selling [...]

Higginbottom, Richard Arthur

Richard Arthur Higginbottom, 79 of Mesa, AZ passed away on April 30, 2013 after his long battle with cancer. Richard was born in Detroit Michigan to Arthur & Anne (Olmstead) Higginbottom on February 2, 1934. He then married his High School sweetheart Anne Casselton also of Detroit, Michigan on April 24, 1954. Richard graduated from [...]

Dahl, Beverly Jean

Beverly Jean Dahl, 84, of Mesa, AZ passed away April 30, 2013 in Mesa, AZ. Mrs. Dahl, a housewife, was born in Geneseo, IL. She is survived by her daughter Linda Jeanne Puckett, son Danny Lee Dahl, sisters Marjorie Meader and MaryEthyl Ramig, brother Ronald Montgomery, grandchildren: Regina Morning, David Temple, Christopher Puckett, Jeffery Puckett, [...]

Thurber, George Watson Jr.

George Watson Thurber Jr., of San Tan Valley, AZ born August 31, 1932, passed away April 27, 2013. He was the oldest child of George Watson Thurber Sr. and Winifred May Kohler Thurber. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Ellen Marshall Thurber, his children: Kathleen Ann Furnell (George) of Gilbert, AZ, [...]

Rosen, Greg

Greg Rosen, 50, passed away on April 19, 2013. Son of Frank and Jackie Rosen and loving husband of Linda Rosen, he is survived by two brothers, one sister, 4 children and 9 grandchildren, whom he adored. The memorial will be held on Saturday April 27, 2013 at 11:00 am at Mesa Church of Christ, [...]

Medford, J. Frederick “Fred”

Frederick “Fred” Medford, 88 of Mesa, AZ, passed away on April 12, 2013. The visitation for Mr. Medford, a US Air Force veteran, will be Friday April 19, 2013 between 12:00 and 2:00 pm, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm at Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ.

Bozych, George R.

George R. Bozych, 76, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, April 14, 2013. He was born September 22, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois. George is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jeanne Bozych and 3 children, Laurie Bozych (Clyde Werner) of Cincinnati Ohio, Tim Bozych (Penny)of Newfield Maine and Greg Bozych of Tucson, Arizona. George [...]

Yoder (Jones), Ruth

Levelia Ruth Jones-Yoder, 85, of Mesa, Arizona went to be with her Lord Wednesday April 10, 2013 in Mesa, Arizona. Mrs. Yoder, a homemaker, was born in Milo, Oklahoma. She is survived by her husband Henry Yoder, daughter Renae Johnson, step-daughters: Judy Swartzentruber, Mary Ruth, Nora Garrett, Martha Garrett and JoAnne Beale; son Myron Jones, [...]

Salstrom, Robert LeRoy

Robert LeRoy Salstrom, 71, of Gold Canyon, AZ passed away on April 9, 2013. He was born on November 4, 1941 in Scottsbluff, NE. He is survived by his loving wife Sharin, and his children: daughter Robyn (Alex) Kelly; daughter Nicole (Michael) Shourd; and his nine grandchildren: Taylor, Kacie, Ryan, Lindsey, Mitchell, Noah, Abbey, Mollie, [...]

Hibbard, Chester J.

Chester J. Hibbard, 91 of Prescott, AZ passed away April 1, 2013. Services for Chet, a WWII US Army Veteran, will be Monday April 8, 10:00 AM at Arizona Pioneers’ Home, 300 S. McCormick St., Prescott, AZ 86303. Graveside service will be held 3:00 PM April 8, at Mountain View Cemetery, 7900 E. Main St., [...]

Lucic, William V.

A Navy jet fighter pilot and “Typhoon Tracker” took his final fight into the heavens on April 6, 2013. A 38 year resident of Mount Vernon, WA, Bill was born August 8, 1922 in Cleveland, OH, where he graduated from E. Technical High School. Throughout his Naval career he attended Wooster University, OH; Iowa University, [...]

Forcier, Robert A.

Our Beloved Mr. Robert Albert Forcier passed away on March 29, 2013 in Mesa, AZ. Bob was a kind, caring and generous man that lived every day to the fullest. He traveled the world looking for new adventures. There was nothing in his life that he could not handle. Every person that he encountered smiled [...]

Ross, Savannah Grace

Savannah Grace Ross, our beautiful princess and precious daughter, born April 20, 2012, left her Mommy’s arms and was welcomed into Jesus’ arms on April 4, 2013. She was a blessing to everyone she met, and a joy to be around. She will be greatly missed by her Mommy & Daddy, Stephanie and Stephen, her [...]

Whicker, Cora U.

Cora U. Whicker, 83, of Mesa, AZ passed away Friday March 29, 2013 in Mesa, AZ. Mrs. Whicker was born in Indianapolis, IN. She is survived by her husband John Whicker, daughter Janeva A. Hibbard, sister Janeva A. Wallick, grandchildren Jackie D. Ferguson Jr. and Angela M. Ferguson, and great-grandchildren Joseph J. Lynch and Tiffany [...]

Cooper, Lorraine Lillian

Lorraine Lillian Cooper, 81, of Sun Lakes, passed away peacefully in her sleep March 30, 2013, with her husband Don by her side. She was born to the late Clarence and LaVern Gengler on August 22, 1931 in Gardena, California and was their only child. She excelled in her academic studies and graduated the University [...]

Bowles, Vernon Doyle

Vernon Doyle Bowles, 91, of Mesa, AZ, died peacefully March 29, 2013 at the Park Regency retirement community. Doyle was born in Jewell County, Kansas, in 1921. He was in the Navy and served in the Pacific during World War II on the USS Boston. Doyle ran the family farm in Kansas after the war. [...]

Alderete, Chace Anthony

Chace Anthony Alderete, 6, of Queen Creek, AZ passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013 in Mesa, AZ. Chace, who was born in Mesa, AZ, is survived by his parents, Anthony Alderete and Jamie Austin; grandparents, Charles & Janet Alderete and David & Suzanne Austin; great-grandparents, Norton & Irene Denker and Violet Grace Austin, as well [...]

Bowles, Geneva Marjorie

Geneva Marjorie Bowles, 91, of Mesa, AZ died Saturday March 23, 2013. Marjorie was born in Beloit, Kansas. Marjorie and her family moved to Mesa in 1961 from Jewell Kansas. Marjorie was a homemaker. On June 9 2013, Marjorie and her husband Doyle celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary. For many years, Marjorie attended the Central [...]

Helgeson-Beeck, Audrey

Audrey Helgeson-Beeck, 92, of Apache Junction, AZ, passed peacefully at home on March 21, 2013. She was born June 16, 1920 in Hannaford, ND. Audrey is survived by her husband, Melvin C. Beeck, five children: Kaye Shemorry, Sandee Wiedrich, Gary Watne, Candess Hunter, Jeff Watne, 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She also has many step-children [...]

McConeghy, Michael Owen

Michael Owen McConeghy (Mike), 68 years’ old, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away after a brief illness, on March 14, 2013, at the Coronado Home of Hospice of the Valley, in Phoenix, AZ. Mike was a veteran who served the United States on a submarine during the Vietnam War. He was well known and loved for [...]

Conway, Betty Margaret

Betty Margaret Conway, 87, passed away on March 8, 2013 at the Beehive Homes of Mesa in Mesa, Arizona. She was preceded in death but her husband Mark and daughter-in-law Theresa Conway. Betty and Mark, who died on April 14, 2007, were residents of Bellevue, NE from 1953 until 1996 when they moved to Mountain Brook [...]

Delahanty, Richard

Richard E. Delahanty passed away peacefully March 10, 2013 and leaves his wife Mary Ann, and 2 sons, Mark and Richard (Vernice) Delahanty. He also leaves behind his three sisters Lucille, Ethelyn (Jack) and Muriel (Reese) along with granddaughters Shauna, Kenia, and Shelly, grandsons Alex and Brian, several great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews [...]

Whitney, Peggie F.

Peggie F. Whitney, 84, of Gilbert, Arizona passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Chandler, Arizona. Mrs. Whitney, a homemaker, was born in Holly, Michigan. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Louis A. Whitney, sons Ross Whitney and David (Sally) Whitney, grandchildren Alan Whitney and Kevin Whitney, and great-grandchildren: Kailee, Riley, Colin, and Hunter.

Stanley, Josephine Elizabeth

Josephine Elizabeth Stanley (nee King), 94 of Mesa, AZ passed away Tuesday March 19, 2013 in Gilbert, AZ. Mrs. Stanley, who was born in Phoenix, AZ, was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Stanley. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Sanders (Douglas), her granddaughters, Monica Goodwin (John), Lauren Harbols (Robert) and Erin Woodson [...]

Yerkovich, Eli

Eli Yerkovich, 95, of Mesa, AZ passed away March 14, 2013 in Mesa, AZ. Mr. Yerkovich, a retired US Air Force Major, was born in Clinton, IA. He is survived by his wife Flora Yerkovich, step-daughters Sandra Taylor and Debra Nameth, step-son Michael Hartman, grandchildren: Corey Taylor, Dusti Taylor, Brittany Taylor, Trae Taylor, Anthony Hartman, [...]

Kilbo, Mary Ellen

Mary Ellen Kilbo, 79, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Melvin, and her two sons, Erik and Brian Kilbo. A native of Minneapolis, MN, Mary Ellen worked as an nurse during her lifetime. There will be a small service held in her honor at 10:00 [...]

Bartz, Agnete

Agnete Bartz, 78, passed peacefully on March 06, 2013 at her home with her husband and son at her side. Agnete was born November 10, 1934 in Copenhagen, Denmark. She was a Cum Laude graduate of the University Of Copenhagen Law School and did graduate law studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana. There she [...]

Wolff, Francis P.

Francis (Frank) P Wolff, 68 July 23, 1944 – March 4, 2013 Frank passed away in Phoenix, AZ at Good Samaritan Medical Center after a lengthy battle and complications from multiple health problems. Frank was born July 23, 1944 and raised in Bear Valley, Wisconsin.  Frank proudly served in the US Navy from 1962 – [...]

Cochran, Florence Golden

“Goldie” Florence Cochran passed away peacefully on Feb.19,2013. She was 89. She was born on Feb. 14, 1924 in Pontiac, MI to Jack and Winifred Dunkley. She was the 4th of 6 children.Her siblings were Ivy LaMothe, Jim Dunkley, Jack Dunkley, Gladys Brown, and Phyllis Spiegle. She married Herman Phillip Germain in 1943. When they [...]

Corsaro, Shirley J.

Shirley J. Corsaro, 72, of Mesa, AZ passed away Sunday February 24, 2013 in Mesa, AZ. Mrs. Corsaro, a homemaker, was born in Beech Grove, IN. Survivors include her husband Joseph R. Corsaro, daughter Kelli Corsaro, sons John (Donna) and Tim (Carrie), and grandchildren Sophie, Zoey and Andrew. She was preceded in death by her [...]

Johnston, Paul E.

Paul passed away February 22, 2013, age 67, born at Buffalo, NY in 1945 to now deceased parents Elizabeth and James Johnston. He is survived by children Jennifer (James) Kuroda and Jeffrey Johnston and 4 grandchildren of Rockford, IL; brother Robert, niece and nephews. Paul was honorably discharged U.S. Army 1960′s. According to his wishes [...]

Udell, Beulah L.

Beulah L. Ammerman Udell, 95, was called home to be with our Lord on February 13, 2013. Funeral Services were held at Mountain View Memorial Gardens in Mesa, AZ. Beulah was born September 17, 1917 in West Lima, WI; the daughter of the late Leo & Beulah Burt Ammerman. She was preceded in death by [...]

Varland, Harriet

HARRIET VARLAND  ( July 9,1926—February,5-2013)  (Wife of Rolf Varland and father of Doug and Barbara )  (Harriet P. Varland (86) of Mesa died on February 5, 2013 in Mesa.  Services at Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel, 7900 E. Main Street, Mesa, on February 13, 2013.) Doug Varland: This is Mom’s history written by Mom for [...]

Johnson, Larry C.

Larry C. Johnson, 71, formerly of South Bend, IN passed away unexpectedly at home in Mesa, Arizona 01/31/3013. Larry was born in South Bend, IN, May 1, 1941 to the late Vada and Charles Johnson. Larry married the former Caroll Paulson who survives, in May of 1962 and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in May [...]

Bauler, Minnie Lorene “Lori”

Minnie Lorene “Lori” Bauler, born in Oklahoma on the Cherokee Indian Reservation on March 4, 1932. She passed away February 16, 2013 in Mesa, AZ. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and son Steve. She is survived by her husband Jerry, daughters Cindy and Nancy, son Zachary and 7 grandchildren. Lori [...]

Lowery, Geoffrey L.

Geoffrey L. Lowery, 64, of Queen Creek, AZ, passed away suddenly Tuesday, February 12, 2013. Geoff was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was born April 8, 1948 in Ross County, Ohio. He was a Vietnam Veteran. For many years he worked in and was well respected in the Plastics Industry. At the [...]

Miller, Elton Lyle

Elton Lyle Miller, born August 18, 1923 died peacefully in hospice on Monday, February 11, 2013 at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Wanda, in 2012. He is survived by his sons Jeff and Bill, his brother Charles, three grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. A native of Minneapolis, [...]

Hayhurst, Bradley James

Bradley James Hayhurst, 52 of Spokane, WA, passed away on February 12,2013. Bradley James Hayhurst was born September 1, 1960 in Jefferson, Iowa. He is the son of Edward and Rita Hayhurst. Brad grew up in Iowa and graduated from Avoha High School in Avoca, Iowa. He went on to complete his education at Iowa [...]

Spies, Robert J. Sr.

Robert J. Spies Sr., 84, died peacefully at home following a long, brave battle with cancer on Feb 7, 2013. He was born Jan 20, 1929 in Cleveland, OH to August & Margaret Spies. He served in the US Army and worked as a carpenter, home-builder and construction superintendent for many years. He married Mary [...]

Adams, Arlene

The gates of heaven opened for Arlene Adams on January 31st 2013. She was born in Chickasha, OK, later moved to Ramstein, Germany in 1973 and settled in Arizona in 1974. Arlene graduated as a Dental assistant from Bryman School of Arizona, several years later she attended Phoenix college and graduated as a Paralegal. She [...]

Burnham, Glen Melvin

Long time Mesa resident, Glen Melvin Burnham, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013. Glen is survived by his wife of 57 years Nancy, daughter Deborrah Allen, 5 grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and sister Joan Hoehn. Glen was born in Phoenix in 1937 and was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. [...]

Warg, Pauline May

Pauline May Warg, 94, of Mesa, AZ passed away Friday February 1, 2013 in Mesa, AZ. Mrs. Warg, a bookkeeper, was born in Middleburg, PA. Survivors include her daughter Eileen Wahlstrom, sons Paul Warg Jr. and Gregory Warg, sister Eva Conrad, 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of [...]

Chilsen, John D.

John Dell Chilsen (Jack) passed peacefully to his eternal rest on January 29, 2013 in Snowflake Arizona after moving there in August to be closer to family.  Jack as he was known to most was born February 8, 1924. He was the beloved and only child of Harry and Gladys Chilsen. His early childhood was spent [...]

Turner, Janet Linda

Janet Linda Turner, 65 of Mesa, AZ passed away February 2, 2013 in Mesa, AZ. Mrs. Tuner was born in Bell, CA. She is survived by her husband Earl Fred Turner Jr., daughters Linda Joyce Schwitters and Staci Lynn Ross, sons Tray Earl Turner and Jimmy Cumbie, her mother Flora Irene Kear, sisters Jeannie Collier and [...]

Oitzman, Donald

On January 30, 2013 God called Don to the first tee at the “Eden Hills Golf Course” in Heaven. Waiting for him on the tee box was a foursome consisting of his parents, Louis & Lena Oitzman, his brother Robert and sister Helen Klousia. Have a great game Don we know we will someday be [...]

Ruksnaitis, F. John

F. John Ruksnaitis, 85 of Mesa, AZ, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Hospice of Arizona. A memorial service will be held at Apache Wells Community Church at 11 AM on Tuesday February 5, 2013. Following cremation, burial will be in the Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, Missouri. John was born July 13, 1927 to [...]

Brinton, Donna Gertrude

Donna Gertrude Brinton, age 88, of Mesa, AZ passed away on January 16, 2013, in Tempe, AZ at Hospice of the Valley. Mrs. Brinton, a retired payroll accountant for the City of Mesa, was born in Floyd County, IA. She is preceded in death by her husband William “Al” Brinton. Survivors include two daughters; Bonita [...]

Smith, David

David Smith, 74, of Queen Creek, AZ, passed away January 25, 2013. Dave began his career at Motorola Semiconductor. Career advancements took him to Cupertino, CA (Silicon Valley) where he dedicated his entire career to the semiconductor industry. In retirement, Dave enjoyed golfing and traveling the United States with wife, Carol, in their RV. Dave [...]

Schipper, LeRoy Charles

LeRoy Charles Schipper, 79, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away peacefully Monday January 14, 2013. LeRoy was born in Crookston, MN, Dec.1933. Joined the Army in 1952 serving in the Korean War as a paratrooper. Raised his family in Brighton, CO. then moved to Chandler, AZ. LeRoy was married to Maureen Leikness in June 1956; they [...]

Gregory, Patricia Eileen

Patricia Eileen Gregory, 68, of Mesa, died Friday, 25 January 2013 after a long and hard fought battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born to the late Clarence and Ruth Connelley, Nov. 22, 1944, in Buffalo, NY. Patricia graduated from North High School in 1962 and received a BSN in Nursing from Arizona State University [...]

Dickinson, James P.

James P. Dickinson “Jim/Bucky” 97 passed away on January 14, 2013. He was born in Detroit, MI and has lived in AZ for last 30 years. Jim was in the Navy, served in WWII during Pearl Harbor. He was preceeded in death by his first wife, Mary and also his 2nd wife of 16 years, [...]

Brown, Edwin Clyde

Eddie loved people, and he loved life! One of his greatest joys was to bake something, and have company over for a nice visit. Eddie loved to cook and bake. During his experience in the Army, cooking for the officers proved that he definitely had a talent in the “culinary arts”! Eddie loved to play [...]

Robinson, William M.

William M. Robinson, 86, of Mesa Arizona passed away peacefully Friday, February 8, 2013. Born in Wilmington, Ohio to William H. and Gladys Robinson, Bill graduated from Wilmington High School and Ohio Wesleyan University with a degree in Journalism. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II and worked in the machine [...]

Thomas, Beverly June

Beverly June (Carey) Thomas, 82, of Mesa, AZ (formerly Columbus Junction, IA), entered her Rest on February 2, 2013.  A memorial service will be held at Broadway Christian Church (www.bccmesa.com), Mesa, AZ, on Saturday, February 9 at 11 am. Beverly was born on May 11, 1930, New Boston, IL.  Beverly moved to Arizona in 1964 [...]

Rich, Raymond Mayer

Raymond Mayer Rich, 86, passed away February 2, 2013 in Mesa, AZ. He was born in Manderson, WY, April 27, 1926, the eldest son of Leland Martin and Eva Mayer Rich. He was raised on his father’s sheep and cattle ranch where he learned to be strong and self-reliant. He joined the Navy during WWII [...]

Williams, Richard Floyd

Richard Floyd (Rick) Williams, 56, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013, with his family by his side in Mesa, Arizona. He displayed remarkable courage and determination, never losing his humour or faith, during his fight with pancreatic cancer. Rick was born March 23, 1956, in Princeton, IL to Floyd and Marjorie (Wicht) Williams. He attended [...]

Zoet, Jake

Jake Zoet was born September 3, 1913 to Marinus and Grace (Dykhuizen) Zoet in Elburg, Netherlands.  When he was 2 1/2 years old his family moved to the United States and he lived in Sioux Center, Iowa until he was 8 years old.  The family then moved to Brooten, Minnesota where he attended country school.  [...]

Ippolito, Samuel G.

Samuel G. Ippolito, 57, of Gold Canyon, AZ passed away on January 10, 2013 in Gold Canyon, AZ. Mr. Ippolito, owner and operator of Cranberry’s Gourmet Shoppe, was born in Dunkirk, NY. Survivors include his life partner Thomas Scaramuzzo, mother Lillian Ippolito, Thomas’ mother Lucille Scaramuzzo; sisters: Annette Orr, Toni Paladino, and Debbie Tucker; and [...]

Aukes, Fae Lavonne

Fae Lavonne Ziegahn Aukes 87, of Mesa, Arizona died January 18, 2013 after a short illness. She was born on September 27, 1925, 20 minutes before her identical twin sister, Mae to Elsie and William Ziegahn of Valley Springs, SD. In 1946, Fae married her high school sweetheart, Leslie Aukes. They had one child, Vicki, [...]

Crowley, J. Harold

J. Harold Crowley, Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Lawson, Missouri (formerly of Estes Park, CO), passed away on January 22, 2013 following a brief illness. Harold was born on June 7, 1920 in Lawson, Missouri, the son of the late W.C. Crowley and Effie (Mellon) Crowley. He was married to Peggy J. (Hackleman) of Torrington, Wyoming [...]

Carlson, Shirley M.

Shirley M. Carlson passed away peacefully on 1/22/2013 in her home.  She was born in Elgin,IL. on 6/16/1924. She lived many years in Algonquin,IL. where she was an R.N. at the local physician’s office.  Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Robert who was her partner for 66 years.  She will be missed greatly [...]

Finn, Gwendolyn Faye

Gwendolyn Faye Finn, 62, of Chandler, Arizona passed away Monday January 14, 2013. Services will be at 11:30 am Saturday January 19, 2013 at New Life Spirit Filled Ministries, 343 S. 83rd Pl, Mesa, Arizona 85208.

Phares, Mary

Mary Phares, 95 of Mesa, AZ passed away Monday January 14, 2013 in Gilbert, AZ. Mrs. Phares, an accounting assistant, was born in Ashland, WI. She is survived by her daughter Dee, grandchildren Wendy Lorenzen and Tim Lorenzen, and great-grandchildren Rianna, Malia, Athena and Zaria. Services will be held 2:00 pm January 19, 2013 at [...]

Flitsch, Marjorie L.

Marjorie L. Flitsch, 90, a resident of Hiawatha, Iowa and Apache Junction, Arizona died in Apache Junction on Thursday,  January 10, 2013 of natural causes. Memorial services are pending for Marion, Iowa. Honoring her wish she will be cremated, then buried in Lafayette cemetery-Linn county Iowa. Marjorie Louise McGowan was born December 22, 1922 in [...]

Burwell, Maverick Joseph “Buddha”

“An Angel in the book of life wrote down my baby’s birth. And whispered as she closed the book “too beautiful for earth.” -Author Unknown   Maverick Joseph “Buddha” Burwell, 3 ½ months, was given his angel wings on January 6, 2013, in Mesa, Arizona. He was born on September 18, 2012 to Ashley Burwell [...]

Shifflett, Enda

Enda Shifflett was born in Dublin, Texas on August 8, 1918 to Ezra and Alice Malon. Enda is preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters. Enda grew up on a farm. Her father and mother were share croppers. Enda learned quickly to work and help around the house. As a young teenager, she worked [...]

McGrath, Anna Margaret “Marge”

Anna “Marge” McGrath, 86 of Mesa, Arizona passed away Saturday January 5, 2013 in Mesa, AZ. She was born February 25, 1926 in Carlisle, Kentucky. A Memorial Service will be at Gilbert Presbyterian Church, 235 E Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85234 Saturday January 19, 2013 at 2:00 PM.