Obituaries

James (Jim) Edward Drake, Sr., resident of Phoenix, Arizona and a former resident of Gillette, Wyoming, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Jim was born in Gillette, Wyoming on March 5, 1933 to Joe and Mildred (Davis) Drake. His grandparents were E.O. and Sadie (Williams) Drake, of Gillette and Walter and Nell (Williams) Davis of Seridan,...

Martha Ann Amster, 85, passed away March 4, 2018, at her home in Phoenix, Arizona. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and lifelong friend to many. On December 28, 1932, Martha (Marty) was born to Ruth and Perry Storts. Growing up in Marshall, Missouri, she graduated valedictorian of the Marshall High School class of 1950. She attended the University of...

Mary Helen Stroud, at the age of 92 years, passed away peacefully March 17, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona after a short illness. She was an accomplished mother and traveler with an adventurous spirit. She loved the outdoors and particularly favored travel, trout fishing, and camping on scenic rivers and streams. She shared many trips around the world with her family...

Stephen (Steve) Fred Butterfield, 65, of Paradise Valley, died of heart complications on Monday, April 16, 2018. While his family mourns the passing of their patriarch, his friends, associates and so many others mourn the loss of an irreplaceable man. Nicknamed “Butter” as much for his ability to make everything better as it is a play on his name, Steve...

Katherine A. Sabelko, age 72 of Boyceville, died Sunday April 15, 2018 at The Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie after battling cancer for the past five months. Kathy was born October 3, 1945 in Cleveland, OH. She was the daughter of John and Rose Manard and grew up in Cleveland. She later married Gerarld A. Sabelko January 10, 1987...

Louis Moreland Newton M.D., 87, passed away on April 16, 2018 surrounded by family. The only child of Harold Wilson and Lucille Moreland Newton, was born on April 4, 1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He grew up in Aurora, Illinois where he participated in Boy Scouts, traveled to France with The Boy Scout Jamboree in 1947, and earned an Eagle Scout...

Timothy Joseph Tweeton, of Phoenix, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018, at the age of 71. He was born on July 5th, 1946, in Wadena, MN, to his late parents, Zola and Irvin Tweeton. He received his law degree from Arizona State University in 1972. He owned his own legal practice, where he worked to ensure that the legal...

Nicholas J. Troisi passed away on Tuesday April 10, 2018, at the age of 77, surrounded by his family. Nick was born on November 26, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY to Alfonso and Doris (Lella) Troisi. He was a proud Veteran having served our country in the U.S. Air Force. Nick went on to become a successful business owner for 40...

Concetta “Connie” Brant, 66, of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of Dunkirk, New York, passed away peacefully April 3, 2018 with her husband John Brant by her side. She was born November 8, 1951 to the late Victor and Angeline (Russo) Antolini. Connie grew up in Dunkirk and attended Dunkirk schools. She met the love of her life John and married on...

Robert Dean Coulter “Bob”, 60, loving father and grandfather, passed away on April 13, 2018. Bob was born in Phoenix, Arizona on August 21, 1957 to Dean Coulter and Frances (Chadwick) Coulter, the last born of four children. He is survived by his two children; Bobby Coulter (Holly) and Sarah (Lee Koechig), three grandchildren; Hank, Kayley and Frances, his three...

Charlotte (O’Connor) Gallucci died April 15, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born in Naugatuck, CT, daughter of Peter J. and Mary (Quinlan) O’Connor. Mrs. Gallucci lived in Naugatuck, CT, until 1994 when she and her husband, Donald moved to Phoenix. Mrs. Gallucci graduated from St. Francis School and Naugatuck High School and New Haven State Teachers College, now Southern...

On April 12, 2018, Betsy Graham lost her yearlong battle with cancer. Betsy fought cancer as she did everything in life, with grace and strength. Betsy was born September 21, 1934 in Duluth, MN to Elizabeth Forward and Howard A. Sukeforth. As a young girl, Betsy attended Duluth State Teachers Community Elementary School, high school at Stanbrook Hall, and Carleton...

Christelle Lynn Carlock 44, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away suddenly at her home on April 4th, 2018. An Arizona native, Christelle attended Camelback and Corona Del Sol High School. Christelle dedicated most of her adult life as a caregiver to her Father and Grandmother. She led a very jubilant life, touching other lives when she walked into a room. Most...

Our dear Geraldine died at home on Thursday, April 5 after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer, surrounded by her family and, we believe, angels and our Mother Mary, to guide her to Jesus, her Lord and merciful Savior, and the new life promised to those who follow Him. She will always be fondly remembered for her quiet yet strong...

Julie Jamison Jones, 63, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on April 5th, 2018 after a lengthy courageous battle against cancer. She was the daughter of George and Mary Jean Jamison. Born in Two Harbors, Minnesota and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Julie graduated from Ohio State University in 1976 with a degree in Graphic Design. She moved to...

Passed peacefully on March 29, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona after a long and beautiful life. She was a saved Christian since a young woman, having been lead to Christ in the Billy Graham tent crusade in Los Angeles in 1949. Born June 25, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois. She loved her birthdays and told friends and family it would be “only...

Jason Alan Gerardo, 45, from Phoenix, passed away in his sleep on April 3, 2018. He was born June 18, 1972. Jason was a loving and devoted father, unparalleled friend, dependable colleague, hilarious jokester and all around amazing person. Jason was warm, charming and quick with a smile. He had the innate ability to connect with people and place them...

Philip Taber, Jr. passed away peacefully on April 4, 2018. He was born on October 5, 1923 in Freeport, New York, the son of Erna C. Taber and Philip Taber. Phil attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts and the University of Arizona where he played polo and was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He was a WWII...

Mary Lou Anton (widow of Dr. George R. Anton) died Tuesday morning, April 3, at her home. She is survived by Rosemary Anton (Pat Kennedy), Carolyn Walker (Bob), Patricia Stark (Rick), James Anton (Kim), John Anton (Amy), 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. On Friday, April 6, 2018 a Visitation will begin at 5:30 P.M. with a...

Micaela Conley Hain passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 79, on the evening of March 30, 2018. She was born to the late Vincent de Paul Conley and Edna Broderick on July 17, 1938, the oldest of ten siblings. Micaela is often described as a tall, selfless and strong woman, fitting her well as she played...