Obituaries

Milinkovic, Radenko “Rudy”of Cave Creek, AZ, passed away on March 19, 2012. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and sons-in-law, and was a devoted grandfather to Filip, Stefan and Una. Visitation will be from 5 – 8 P.M. on Thursday, March 22nd, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd. Our “Deda” will be greatly...

Mary Kathleen KnorrBorn October 5, 1951 in Phoenix, Arizona. Died March 21, 2012. Preceded in death by her parents George and Laverne Knorr, her sister Carol Ann, and her brother Jerry. Survived by sisters Joyce, Debbie, Teresa and brothers Kenneth and Larry and also by her many nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends....

Melvin Van Dyke of Phoenix, AZ, died on March 17, 2012. Mel was born southwest of Cornlea, NE on September 17, 1938. He graduated from Humphrey St. Francis High School in 1956; Norfolk Junior College in 1958; and the College of St Joseph Albuquerque, NM, in 1961, where he also earned his Masters Degree. He is survived by his wife...

Russell F. Jacobs, loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 22, 2012. Russell is survived by Helen, his wife of 67 years, three children, Alan (Sally), Jeanie (Tom) and Mary Ann (Jim), two granddaughters, Erika and Sonja, one great-grandson, Nils, and two brothers, Lester of Peoria, IL and Lawrence of Merritt...

Joyce Endres, 84, stepped out of time and into eternity to be with Jesus Christ her Savior on March 12, 2012. She was born on January 10, 1928 in Lexington, KY to Bill Adams and Dorcie Reeves Adams Horner. She married George Endres in Cincinnati, Ohio and moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1953 just prior to her daughter being born....

Resident of Phoenix, Arizona.Vivian peacefully entered into eternal rest at the age of 96 on March 10, 2012. She will be greatly missed by those that survived her. She was the loving stepmother of Patrick Ovens of San Jose, CA, along with her stepdaughter-in-law Donna. She was a dear aunt to Patti Witson, Philip and Sue Witson, Mary Lou Gordon,...

52, of Laveen, AZ died March 2, 2012. Born March 15, 1959 in Buffalo, New York to Bob and Phyllis Haberer. Attended Squaw Peak Elementary School, Camelback High School, and earned both her BA and MA at Arizona State University. Kathy arrived in AZ in 1964. She was a teacher, principal and administrator, retiring from the Creighton School District August...

Genevieve Bayham passed away on March 12, 2012. Born in Ironwood, Michigan on January 9, 1923 to James Edward Shea and Della Theresa Endrizzi, Gen attended St. Ambrose elementary school and graduated from Luther L. Wright high school. She obtained nurses training at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago where she received her RN. Following graduation, Gen worked at...

82, of Phoenix, AZ. died on March 13, 2012. Born June 12, 1929 in Buffalo, New York, to Roderick and Charlotte Stafford. Attended Bennett High School in Buffalo and earned her BS at Buffalo State University. Phyllis arrived in Arizona with her family in 1964. She was a teacher at Wilson Central School in NY, substitute teacher and librarian at...

Madonna Murphy passed away March 5, 2012. Born on October 12, 1924 in Somerset, Ohio. She is survived by 6 children: Linda Kirkpatrick, Mary Pat DeYon, Ann Guinsler, John Guinsler, Christopher Guinsler and Joseph Guinsler. 3 step children: John Murphy, Chrissy Maerz and Michael Murphy. 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Madonna was a member of Saint Thomas Catholic Church and...

Mary Anne Goldenetz, daughter of James and Anne Goldenetz was born November 3, 1950 in Phoenix, AZ, where she lived her entire life. She attended St. Theresa Grade School, Gerard High School, and the nursing program at Phoenix College. After graduating from nursing school she worked over 30 years in various nursing facilities and was often recognized for her outstanding...

Paul Joseph Neumayr, 83 of Sun Lakes, AZ, passed away from cancer on March 9, 2012. Born in Bruckberg, Germany on December 23, 1928, he came to New York City in 1933 and resided until moving to Arizona in 1956. He married his wife, Frances in 1956. Survivors include his wife; son Ed Neumayr, daughter-in-law Tracy; grandchildren Michael, Megan and...

Anne P. Hynes, 100 years old of Scottsdale, Arizona died on March 7, 2012 at the Eckstein Center/Hospice of the Valley, Scottsdale. Anne was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bernard Hynes Sr. She is survived by her son, Bernard Hynes, Jr.; two grand-daughters, Linda Sargent-Brown and Christine Hynes; her great grandson Liam Brown; and her sisters Stella Hebel...

Mary Vicente Lopez became a star in the sky on March 6, 2012 when she passed away surrounded by her family. Mary was always a star to her family, friends, and poker playing buddies. She was born in Jerome, Arizona on August 18, 1918. She loved to dance, cook and sew beautiful clothing. Mary moved to Los Angeles and married...

85, Passed away March 2, 2012. Lora was born September 27, 1926. A loving mother and grandmother who cared about always being there and taking the best care of her family that she possibly could. She enjoyed camping, fishing, spending time with her family and cooking; she was an amazing home-style country cook. She is survived by children Nancy, Gary,...

A.A. “Tom” Ciani, born April 1, 1924 in Freedom, PA, passed away on Feb. 29, 2012. Tom is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Alice Mae; survived by his children, Michael (Michele), Kimberly Ann (Mark) Van Wassenhove, Kyle Emily (Douglas) Cutter and John Ubidio; grandchildren, Jonathon Ciani, Jacob and Claire VanWassenhove, and Margaret Cutter; siblings, Lorida...

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend passed away peacefully on March 2, 2012. Mary was born on August 9, 1924 in Globe, AZ to Catalina and Irenio Duarte. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Richard. Maria Leonor Duarte and Richard Serino married on November 1, 1945 in Nogales, AZ where their two...

Eloise H. Macbeth was born on October 24, 1917 to Martha and John Hamilton in Mount Vernon, New York. She, and her husband Reade Macbeth, came to Arizona in 1947 because of her health. Eloise Macbeth worked for the federal government for 32 years and was a Personnel Management Specialist at the VA Hospital in Phoenix at the time of...

Leon J. Ovando, 83, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2012. Born January 31, 1929 in Littleton, New Hampshire, Leon spent 21 years in the United States Air Force serving his country. During that time, he was stationed in Germany for 13 years where he met his beloved wife, Christina. Upon retirement from the Air Force, Leon...