Obituaries

Mother, Wife, Daughter, Friend – Dear Sweet Beth. You mastered in the art of entertaining and creating an extraordinary home. You left a lasting feeling of love and acceptance on everyone that you came into contact with. Bef, as your granddaughter affectionately called you, you were truly a remarkable Southern Bell who lived, walked, wrote, and spoke with grace, pride,...

Deborah Yadira Garcia, 53, of Phoenix, passed away on April 11, 2018. She was born in Westwood, California. Deborah moved to Arizona in 1995. She is survived by her husband Joseph, her sons Memo, Hector and Joseph, 4 brothers, 9 sisters and 8 grandchildren. She was deeply loved and will be missed by her loved ones. A Funeral Service will...

Alice Gray, 90, passed away on April 20, 2018. Born in St. Louis, MO, lived in Phoenix from 1960 to 1994, Cottonwood, AZ from 1994 to 2010, then relocating to Knoxville, TN, where she passed away. Alice is survived by her son David, daughters Donna Thomas and Denise Kerns, 11 grandchildren and 16 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...

Lawrence Schleeter, age 99, died April 22, 2018 at the home of his daughter Elizabeth, in Paradise Valley, Arizona. He was born on the family farm on July 11, 1918, in McLeod county, MN, graduating from high school in nearby Brownton. He was a pilot in both the Navy Air Corps and the Army Air Corps during WWII. He married...

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...