Obituaries

Josephine “Jo” Ferris passed peacefully on December 20, 2013. Jo was born Josephine Abraham in central North Dakota to Joseph and Rhoda Abraham on June 12, 1918. She and hertwin brother Joseph were the youngest of seven children. She was married on November 22, 1949, to Albert “Al” Ferris of Sioux City, Iowa, who predeceased her in death in 1990....

93, a long time Valley resident, died December 24, 2014.  She was born on March 31, 1920 in Newport News, VA to Irvin and Ada Gable.  Flora also lived in Elkhart, IN and Chicago, IL as a child.  She married Kermit Meeker on September 22, 1936 in Chicago.  They were married 70 years prior to his passing in November 2006. ...

Elizabeth “Betsy” Nehf Madison Knoell, July 19, 1920 – December 14, 2013. Born in Boston, MA to Arthur and Elizabeth Nehf.  She was preceded in death by brothers Art and Dan Nehf and husband Gray Madison.  They raised four children Dan Madison (Kathy), Cindy McCharen (Johnny), Gray Madison, Jr. and Bruce Madison.  She later married Hugh Knoell, Sr. and they...

“Bob” Pressendo passed away December 24, 2013 while surrounded by his family. He was born March 22, 1936 in Chicago Heights, IL. He was preceded by his parents Louis Pressendo and Aurora Schober Hijar Pressendo, and his sister Marina Scheer. He is survived by his loving family, wife Nancy Cooper Pressendo, sister Vera Finley Williams (Ed) and brother-in-law Carlos Scheer;...

Heaven got a lot more fun as Anita Pitzel waltzed in on December 21, 2013. Born Anita Romani, of Italian immigrant parents, in Hibbing, Minnesota on August 15, 1929, Anita met her husband, Bernard, at Hibbing High School. Their passionate romance resulted in marriage in 1951 and both the romance and the marriage lasted for 62 years. Anita and Bernard...

Marjorie Jane Hibbs of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on 12/11/2013.  She was born 5/18/1925 to the late Louis “Cobby” Moyer and Icia Normanda Moyer (Peart) in Zanesville, OH.  Marjorie was a devoted wife and mother.  She moved to Phoenix with her husband and eldest son in 1957 from Hopewell, OH.  She enjoyed her work of over twenty years as a...

With both joy and sorrow we wish to announce the passing of our most gracious and loved family member, Artis Marie Hart on Saturday the 14th, 2013.  As a family we are joyful for the privilege of having been loved and nurtured by her strength and wisdom however we feel sorrow, selfishly of course, because we will miss her very...

David John Addison, 71, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on December 16th, 2013.  David was born in Madison, Wisconsin on January 6th1942.  David moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1953.  He graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in 1961.  David served in the United States Marine Corp.  He married his high school sweetheart Miriam Mracek.  They had 4 children together....

Christine Grace Gallucci, 99, of Phoenix, Az., died December 9, 2013.  Miss Gallucci was born in Fitchburg, Ma., daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Scarano) Gallucci, but spent most of her childhood and adulthood in Naugatuck, Ct. Miss Gallucci was a graduate of Salem and Naugatuck High Schools.  She worked at Peter Paul Candy Co. for 23 years.  Miss...

Of Paradise Valley Arizona, passed away peacefully in Scottsdale, Arizona on December 15, 2013.  He was 81.  Jack was born August 17, 1932 in Omaha, Nebraska to Leo Thull and Frances (Schmidt) Thull.  He graduated from Campion Jesuit High School in Prairie de Chien, WI in 1950.  He graduated from Creighton University school of Pharmacy in 1954 and then served...

81, of Phoenix, passed away Friday, December 13, 2013.Born in 1932 in Deming, N.M., Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years Manuel Esquer, a World War II veteran who passed March 6, 2010.  She is survived by her children Deborah Curtin (Patrick), Manuel (Polly) and Adrian (Francis) Esquer; brother’s Johnny and Henry Sizemore, Antonio, Pete...

Patricia (Pat/Patsy) Helen Tameron, beloved wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away December 8, 2013 in Phoenix, AZ surrounded by her family at 80 years old. Patricia was born February 27, 1933 in Miami, AZ to Joseph and Jesse Fernandez. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Joe O. Tameron, their children; Joe (Kathy), Mark, Andrea,...

82, a native of Phoenix, Arizona was born July 14th, 1931.  He graduated from Phoenix Union High School.  Champi served in the United States Air Force and retired from the U.S. Post Officeafter 34 years.  Champi was a loving family man who enjoyed comedy, country music and was an enthusiastic sports fan.  One of his favorite sports was boxing and...

79, passed away December 3, 2013 in the Philippines.  Paul retired from the U.S. Post Office after a 20 year career. He spent 20 years in the U.S. Army and loved to volunteer at Christmas.  He is survived by his wife of 25 years Tina Watson, sister Marie Kohrs,  brother in law Leland Kohrs, nieces, nephews and a large extended...

We are saddened by the passing of our mother and grandmother, Elodia G. Urias, born on February 18, 1922 in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico and passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2013.  Elodia was the youngest of 10 children and was preceded in death by her son, Joe.  Elodia is survived by her son Bobby (Mary) Urias, daughter, Christina (Robert) Alvarado,...

Of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2013, just before her eighty first birthday which would have been on December 19, 2013.  Betty loved Kivel Manor where she resided for the past 2 years and she enjoyed visiting with several of the residents there.  Betty loved attending the Center for the Blind where she had most of her...

Emilio “Milo” Sandoval, 91, of Phoenix, AZ passed away Friday, December 6, 2013. He was born in Concho, AZ on April 3, 1922.Milo loved camping and enjoyed visiting with friends and family.  Milo was thoughtful, generous and kind to everyone he knew. He will be missed by his family every day. Milo is joining his beloved wife, Mary Sandoval; son,...

Forrest  Steiner , 87 passed away on December 6, 2013. He will be remembered for his incredible talent in designing and building several types of clocks and home furnishings. His master pieces: a small barn and a huge garage. He is preceded in death by sons Mike and Steve Steiner. Forrest is survived by his wife of 63 years Betty...

Dorothy (Dottie) Kida passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at the age of 87. She was born in Akron, Ohio on January 30, 1926 and married for 60 years to Anthony (Jack) Kida on April 11, 1953. Dottie was a loving wife and mother who was very devout in her Catholic faith. She was an...

Evelyn “de Dee” Leon was called home to be with the Lord Jesus on November 28, 2013 at the age of 92.  de Dee was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on March 27, 1921.  She moved to the Valley when she was 11 years old, graduated from Phoenix Union High School and went on to attend art school in Detroit.  de...