Obituaries
Christine Madrid
May 12, 2024
Christine Madrid, age 67, passed away on Sunday May 12, 2024. She was born on July 11, 1956, in Phoenix, Arizona to Ignacio F. Madrid and Alicia l. Reyna. Christine came from a large family which included five brothers and four sisters. She grew up in the Marco's De Niza neighborhood in Phoenix. As a young girl, Christine assumed the...
Aaron M. Clark
May 10, 2024
Aaron Michael Clark passed away very unexpectedly at his home in Chandler, AZ. Born at Scott Air Force base in Illinois he started his journey as a military brat at 2 months old. He lived and moved 7 times during his father’s service in the US Navy. Norfolk, VA., Brunswick, ME., N. Charleston, SC., Goose Creek, SC, Key West, FL.,...
Wendell Sabal
May 10, 2024
Wendell Sabal, a beacon of warmth and kindness, departed this world at the tender age of 51, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Known for his infectious smile and considerate nature, Wendell touched the lives of all who knew him. His passion for life was evident in his love for biking, running, hiking, travel and lately motorcycle riding.But...
Susan "Sue" Schmitzer Darrington
May 9, 2024
Susan "Sue" Schmitzer Darrington, born Susan Mary McKillip, passed away on May 9, 2024, at the age of 88 in Phoenix, AZ. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sue cherished her life centered around family, friends, and service to others. She readily welcomed many into the family fold and treated everyone with a dose of motherly love.
Sue attended Marquette University...
Mary V. Large
May 9, 2024
Mary Vetting Large, 102, passed away on May 9, 2024 at her home in Phoenix, Arizona. Mary was born in Arvada, Colorado on June 23, 1921 to Fredrick and Olive Vetting.Her husband, Robert, passed in 2003 after 55 years of marriage.Mary was a 2nd grade school teacher for 24 years in the Madison School District at Rose Lane in Phoenix....
Gail L. Early
May 9, 2024
Gail L. Early was born in South Bend, Indiana, to Leo E. and E. Irene Makela Horvath on July 4, 1940. She died peacefully in her sleep at home from complications of dementia on May 9, 2024.A loving wife and mother, devoting her life to her family, friends, and God defined her.She married Robert J. Early in 1958, and they...
Jonathan Henry Schwartz
May 9, 2024
Jonathan Henry Schwartz, 75, passed away on May 9, 2024, from liver cancer. He was born September 16, 1948, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Pittsburgh and got his Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of Pittsburgh in 1969. Jon then went to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan from 1970 to 1973 where he got...
Ruben Felix Alejandro Lopez
May 8, 2024
Celebrating the Life of Ruben Felix Alejandro LopezIt is with deepest sadness that we share the passing of Ruben Felix Alejandro Lopez, a cherished soul who graced this world with his presence for 45 years. On May 8th, 2024, in Chandler, Arizona, Ruben embarked on his next journey, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth that touched the lives...
Terry Gene Bussert
May 7, 2024
Terry was born in Boulder, CO December 4, 1952 to Eugene (Gene) and Orva Dee Bussert. He was the oldest of four boys and graduated from Fairview High School in 1971 where he played quarterback for the football team. He attended Western State College for one year until his lottery number came up first in the draft for the Vietnam...
Edward L. James
May 7, 2024
Edward L. James "Ed" passed away peacefully on May 7, 2024 after a brief illness. Ed was born in Norfolk, VA on February 20, 1945 to parents Charles T. and Edra (Waldeck) James. He spent his early years in New Castle, PA and graduated from New Castle High School where he earned nine Varsity letters in multiple sports. In recognition...
Colleen Draklich
May 5, 2024
Draklich, Patricia Colleen (Burns) – Loving mother and Champion of Family; passed away on May 4, 2024. Born in Fresno, CA March 27, 1933. Colleen, ever the daughter of a Senator, was wonderfully and naturally situationally aware. Often, artfully navigating the circumstance or individual while earning the respect and admiration of those she met along the way. She married her...
Brian Joseph James Speese
May 4, 2024
Brian was called home by our Lord on May 04, 2024, surrounded by his family at the Veteran’s Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. Brian was a graduate of Camelback High School. He enlisted in the Army after graduation and served his country during Desert Storm. After his tour in the military, he became a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local...
Kaye Ellen Martin Temple
Apr 30, 2024
Kaye Ellen Martin Temple, proud mother, grandmother and wife, elementary school teacher and longtime aid to the late Sen. John McCain, died April 30 in Phoenix. She was 79. Kaye was born December 6, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, and was the daughter of James and LaDonna Martin. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in education from Miami University in Ohio, she...
Susan B. Romig
Apr 30, 2024
Susan Romig passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 84. She is survived by her two daughters, their husbands, four grandsons, their wives, and four great-grandsons, her brother and his family. Susan was born on May 15, 1939, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She raised her family in Los Angeles, California, later relocating...
Catherine Helen Cox
Apr 29, 2024
Catherine Helen (Heidecker) Cox of Prescott Valley, Arizona died Monday, April 29th, 2024. Her death came just less than a year after her husband, Keith and only about 6 months after her son, Jimmy. She was born in Chicago to immigrant parents, William Heidecker and Elizabeth (Borner) Heidecker. Catherine was an only child. From an early age, Catherine helped her parents...
Harry Pappas
Apr 28, 2024
Born in Albany, NY on February 10, 1929, of Greek immigrants, Costantinos and Panay Pappas, of Tenedos, Greece. Harry was the youngest of six. During his high school years, he attended Christian Brothers Academy, where he excelled in the Department of Military Science and Tactics, Corp of Cadets, Infantry Regiment from 1942 to 1946, receiving multiple Commander Medals, as well...
Francee Ellen Dale
Apr 27, 2024
Surrounded by her family, Francee passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024, at age 78. Born in Minneapolis MN on August 21, 1945, her family relocated to Phoenix in 1953 where she graduated from North High, and then raised her 4 children. Francee was preceded in death by her parents, Julian and Orma Meka, husband Greg Dale, first husband Craig...
Brennan Carmody Crane
Apr 21, 2024
It is with deepest sadness that we share the passing of Brennan Carmody Crane on April 21st, 2024. Brennan passed on at home surrounded by family and friends after an indescribably valiant fight against pancreatic cancer. Brennan was a dearly beloved, son, brother, cousin and friend. A Phoenix native and graduate of Brophy College Preparatory, Brennan will be remembered dearly...
Rosemary M. McDonough
Apr 20, 2024
Rosemary M. McDonough passed away peacefully on Saturday April 20th, in her home in Chandler, Arizona. Her family was with her. Rosemary was 92 years old, born in Chicago, Illinois on July 10, 1931. She was the third child of Rose and Steven Hodel. She grew up in the Brighton Park neighborhood on the city’s Southwest side. She attended Shields...
Charles R. Schulz
Apr 20, 2024
Charles R. Schulz, 101, of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Bloomington, IL passed away April 20th, 2024. A memorial service Mass will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 11th at the Beatitudes Campus in Phoenix, AZ with final burial to be at a later date at Park Hill Cemetery in Bloomington, IL. He was born October 25, 1922 in...
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