Obituaries

Dec 31, 2024

Marion Patricia Maloney Fredrickson (Pat to those who knew her well), born in Waterbury, Connecticut on September 20, 1930, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. At the age of 10, she moved with her family to Phoenix, where she would spend most of her life. She graduated from North High School and went on to earn a Master's...

Dec 29, 2024

Irene Spade passed away December 29, 2024 in Scottsdale, AZ. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Elmer Spade. Irene was the Mother of 11 children: Doris Bruner, Donna Means, Karen Schmitt (deceased), Roger Spade, Geneva Soukup, Larry Spade, Viola Spade, Evelyn Marchi, Kent Spade, Kevin Spade & Keith Spade as well as and 33 grandchildren,...

Dec 28, 2024

Dr. Richard M. Herman of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on December 28, 2024, just shy of his 97th birthday. He leaves behind a legacy of love as a devoted husband and father.

Richard often spoke proudly about his three successful children of his first marriage, William Herman (Sandra), Dr. Ruth Steinman (Dr. David), and Susan Herman (Agapito Benavides), who gave him...

Dec 28, 2024

Margaret (Abeyta) Serna, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, at the age of 95. Known for her devotion to her family, steadfast Catholic faith, and service to others, Margaret lived a life of integrity and virtue as a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Her family remembers her independent spirit, determination, empathy, strong...

Dec 27, 2024

Robert (Bob) Eugene Madore, age 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday, December 27, 2024. Born in Flint Michigan in 1947, he lived in various states including California, Washington and ultimately resided in the city of Maricopa, Arizona for the last eight years. He was the 1st of eight children of Francis (Gene) and Lucille...

Dec 26, 2024

Paul F. Oreffice, age 97, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Thursday, December 26, 2024, at his home in Paradise Valley, AZ. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Jo Ann Pepper Oreffice; his children, Laura Jennison (Jon) and Andy Oreffice (Jamie); his grandchildren, Drew Jennison (Kimberly), Alex Jennison (Julie), and Kyle, Jillian,...

Dec 24, 2024

Barbara Cecilia Collins was born into the Donaldson Clan on November 20, 1937, 6th of the 9 children of Ralph Donaldson and Josephine Monarski. Ralph was a lumberjack and road builder. Josephine raised a very tightknit family.

 In 1957, the business of Firestone Tires took its young salesman, Nate Collins, to Eau Claire, Wisconsin where he looked up his classmates, Robert...

Dec 23, 2024

Donna Rae (Petsch) Donovan passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on October 19, 1945 and raised by her parents, Roy and Ina Petsch in Phoenix, AZ. Donna graduated from Arcadia High School, attended Stevens College in Missouri where she met and married Bill Donovan and gave birth to...

Dec 22, 2024

Jerry Gass [Gerald Henry Gass], age 67, passed away on December 22, 2024, at his home in Phoenix, AZ. He survived a considerable time while battling a chronic, terminal lung disease. He was born in Phoenix, the son of Charles Bernard Gass Sr. and Nina Trewhella Whitehall Gass. Jerry graduated from Bourgade Catholic High School, then attended Glendale Community College...

Dec 20, 2024

Phoenix AZ - John “JR” Robert Erley, age 36, of Phoenix AZ, formerly of Belleville IL passed away Friday, Dec 20, 2024. JR was born at Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD on March 2, 1988. JR will be remembered as a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He is leaving behind a legacy of laughter, adventure and love. He lived...

Dec 20, 2024

Paul Thomas Katsenes, a proud native Phoenician, passed away on December 20, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on August 11, 1943, Paul lived a life marked by dedication to his family, community, and faith.

Paul attended Machan Elementary School and graduated from North High School in 1961. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University in...

Dec 19, 2024

Father Terence Edward Finnegan was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota on April 28, 1947, to Mary Ellen McNeary and Firman Bernard Finnegan and departed from this world December 19, 2024. He is survived by his brother James, and his sister Mary Agnes. 

He attended St. Thomas College in St. Paul, Minnesota from 1965-1969 majoring in Chemistry and earning a Bachelors degree...

Dec 18, 2024

John James "Jack" O'Brien, KM (1932-2024)

After a gentle but persistent decline over the last year from the effects of age, which he humbly accepted without anger or complaint, early Wednesday morning, December 18, John James "Jack" O'Brien died peacefully in his sleep, having received on Monday Viaticum and the Rite of Anointing of the Sick. In two months, Jack would...

Dec 17, 2024

Benjamin (Ben) Westfall Hagan passed away on December 17, 2024. Ben was born on December 7, 1984 to Marianne (Westfall) and William “Fred” Hagan III. Ben grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and attended St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School, St. Mary’s Catholic High School, and the University of Arizona, where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Urban Planning....

Dec 16, 2024

Dick Van Arsdale, beloved figure in the world of basketball, cherished member of the Phoenix Suns and devoted friend to many, passed away on December 16, 2024, at the age of 81. Van Arsdale was a key figure in the evolution of professional basketball in the Valley of the Sun, known for his tenacious playing style and leadership on the...

Dec 15, 2024

Paul Mullins passed away on Sunday, December 15 after a brief illness. Preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Mary Dixson (Mullins) and his sister Mary Jeanne Steers. He will be missed by his brothers Marshall (Diane) Mullins of Fairview, NC and Matt Mullins of Windham, OH, and sisters Rebecca Caufield of Ann Arbor, MI, and Rachel (Rick) Mathew...

Dec 13, 2024

Loving wife, sister, daughter, friend, and grandma, Sarah Louise Timms passed away on December 13, 2024. A visitation will be held Wednesday, December 18 from 5 to 8 pm with funeral service at 11 am on Thursday, December 19 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E Indian School Road in Phoenix. Her service will be live streamed on Facebook. 

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Dec 12, 2024

William Frederick Haug, 93, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on December 12, 2024, after a brief illness. A native Arizonan, Bill was born in 1931 in Globe to parents Paul and Alice Haug. Alice didn’t know she would give birth to twins, and Bill was the “bonus baby” born after his identical twin brother, John. The two boys...

Dec 11, 2024

Our hero, Cletus Donald Flanigan, age 90, went to his heavenly home on December 11, 2024. Cletus was born in Ecorse, Michigan to Cletus and Agnes Flanigan. When he was young, the family relocated to a farm in Algonac, Michigan. His fondest memories were living on the farm as a child and all the wild adventures he had with his...

Dec 9, 2024