Obituaries

Kathryn Jean “Kay” (Doyle) Medland, of Phoenix, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 2, 1939 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Wilhelmina and James Doyle, Kay grew up in Detroit and moved to Arizona in her early 30s. Kay was the loving wife of Jim Medland. She was preceded in death by her brothers,...

On Monday, April 30, 2018, Ross Bradford Dodenhoff passed away at the age of 22. Ross was a New Year’s baby, born in Phoenix, Arizona on January 1, 1996. He carried the holiday spirit with him, making friends and family laugh with his stories, his jokes, and his off-beat observations. Ross had a big heart and a quiet charisma. He...

James Alphonse Watson, 56, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018. He was born in AZ and now joins his father, John Watson, in the heavens above. He is survived by his partner and best friend of 25 years, Froy. Jim leaves behind his mother, Joanne, stepfather, Darrell, his siblings, Julie, Joe and Janet, his nieces and...

Jonathan Max King, 38 years old. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, passed away Saturday, April 28th in a motorcycle accident. He’s survived by his parents Barb and Max King, his fiancé Leesa Durant and 3 Kids Jayden, Emma and Sabrina Gardoni. Two brothers Marcus King and Michael Long and one sister Billie Long. He was an awesome man, father and spouse....

Beatrice M. Spangenberg, 86, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Born in Clinton Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania to Henry K. and Lillian W. (Brunner) Arnold. Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband Carl G. Spangenberg, to whom she was married for 67 years; and, is survived by two sons, Stephen Spangenberg & wife Cheri of...

Robert Eldridge, Sr., 93, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2018. Bob is survived by two brothers, Thomas Eldridge and Patrick Eldridge and five children: Beverly Winter, Maureen Eldridge, Nancy (Keith) Markey, Tim (Margaret) Eldridge and Ann Barker. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth,...

Alice Burrus Moore, 86, passed away at home in Scottsdale on Friday, April 27, 2018, after a brief illness. She is survived by her children, Laurie Lang, Lisa Wilson (Greg), Lewis B., III, and James (Angela); her sister, Sue Gans, sister-in-law, Barbara Rider, brother-in-law, William (Sarabeth) Moore, and brother-in-law, Leon Schneider; her grandchildren, Michael and Jack Wilson; Matt, Molly, and...

On April 26, 2018, after a long battle with cancer, Michael A. Koenig of Scottsdale, AZ, died peacefully surrounded by his family. He joins his sister, Pam, and his parents, Harold and Violet in heaven. He is survived by his wife and best friend, of 32 years, Sandy Koenig. Michael leaves 5 children, Shelly McCully (age 46), Russell Koenig (age...

Thomas Murray Kelleher, 69, of Phoenix, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 after battling cancer. He is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Mimi Flood Kelleher; his three children Kim Lawson, Scott and Tim; Son-in-Law Chris Lawson; two grandchildren Kacey and Logan Lawson; two sisters Christine and Tracy Brown; Brother-in-Law Ron Brown; brother Cornelius; Sister-in-Law Donna; as well...

Mike A. Zambrano was 55 years old. He had three daughters and four beautiful grandchildren (three boys and one girl). He always spoke about good times with friends and family. And wished he had more time with his grandchildren. He loved his parents dearly and helped them every day. He loved his family and friends. He made peace with his...

Marion D. Kline, 95 of Phoenix, passed away on April 24, 2018. She is survived by her husband Leonard. Services will be held privately. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.

William Shepard Hawgood II was born on July 20, 1941, the son of William S. Hawgood and Suzanne G. Hawgood. He passed away on April 23, 2018, and is survived by his treasured family, including wife Theresa, daughter Megan (and husband Stephen), son Jonathan (and wife Lucie), stepson Joshua, grandchildren Christopher, Ana, William, Annelise and Gabrielle, brother Grant (and wife...

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...