Obituaries

Phoenix – William Paul Stamm, 79, of Phoenix, passed away on October 11, 2022. William is survived by his wife Linda, his brother Russell, his children Alex Marshall, Carrie Lawson, Brian Jackson, and his grandchildren Aubrey, Landon, Warren, Oliver, and Theo. And, of course, his beloved dog, Wrigley. William was a prestigious professor of architecture at the University of Arizona...

Jean was born into a family of seven children in Childress Texas, January 4, 1934, and passed away in Phoenix AZ, on September 9, 2022, surrounded by her children, Angela and Tres Winius.Jean graduated from Childress High School in 1952. Jean worked for the Childress, Texas Chamber of Commerce during her junior and senior years. After graduation, Jean moved to...

Vickie Lynn Von Sprecken, age 67, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2022.  Vickie was born in Maquoketa , IA.  She spent most of her life in Phoenix with short stopovers in Hawaii and Nevada. She was widowed in 2015. Prior to becoming disabled with a neurological condition, she completed an accounting degree and enjoyed working as an accounting clerk...

Robert “Bob” Miller Sr. would have celebrated his 91st birthday on October 29, 2022, instead, he had other plans and is now celebrating in heaven with his beloved Josephine and son Leland “Scooter”.Bob was born in Globe, AZ to Leland and Pearl Miller and was the youngest of two boys to include his brother Donald- RIP. In 1951 he enlisted...

Barbara Anne Voita, 70, passed away on October 6th, 2022 to be with her Heavenly Father, the Blessed Mother, and beloved Saint, Padre Pío. Barbara was born in Phoenix, Arizona on December 22nd, 1951 at St. Joseph’s Hospital and was a second generation native Phoenician on her father’s side which she was always proud of. Barbara was the middle child...

James “Jim” Whitney Spellman, age 76, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022. He was born in Oshkosh Wisconsin February 21, 1946, to James and Betty Spellman. His family moved numerous times before landing in Phoenix, Arizona in 1962, where he enrolled at Arcadia High School as a junior. He played football at Arcadia and met lifelong friends and the...

Keith Johnson was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Thelma and James Johnson. He was the oldest of nine children, his brothers and sisters in order were Patricia, Larry, Karen, Kevin, Kerry, Nita, Brian, and Natalie.He was an honor student at Saint Matthew Elementary School, Saint Mary’s and Carl Hayden High Schools. He graduated with honors from Northern Arizona University with...

Gaylor Lee Kasle, 81, passed away on October 3, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona with his loving wife Barbara by his side.Gaylor was born March 2, 1941 in Flint, Michigan to Sidney and Lee Kasle. He attended Short Ridge high school in Indianapolis, Indiana where he made many lifelong friends. Upon graduating, he served in the US Army where his love...

Our dear beloved mother Angelina was born in Pozzuoli, Italy in 1928 on The Feast of The Guardian Angels and went back to God on that beautiful feast day 94 years later.  She was one of ten children born to Francesco and Maria Casillo. During World War II, our father Leonard Petroni was an American soldier stationed in Italy and...

Roxanne (Schmidt) Fields, 65, passed away peacefully at her home in Phoenix, Arizona, on October 4, 2022.Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Roxanne settled in the desert in the early 80s. She was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, an excellent creator of homemade pies, an avid reader of books, and a giver of truths whether you wanted them or not.Roxanne...

September 1931- September 2022 Warren T. Polk passed away peacefully at his care home for the past year, The Terraces of Phoenix. He was shown wonderful care at the Terraces as well as through Hospice of the Valley. Warren was born in Edinburg, VA and grew up on a small farm. He went to work for the E.J. Longyear Drilling...

Dorothy June Appelbe, affectionately known as “Tookie”, was delivered into God’s hands on Friday, September 30, 2022 while surrounded by family. Her husband, John M. Appelbe, passed away in 1984. Tookie is survived by her seven (7) children, Rosamond “Rosie” Moore (John), Mary Katherine “Katie” Fernandez (Berk), Therese Appelbe, Andrea “Andie” Cullinan (Steve) , John Appelbe (Laura), Jane Lydon (Tony),...

Our beloved Frank George Vaupell, 75, departed this world on October 2, 2022, after a long and full life. He lived life as he loved — spending time with family, hunting, fishing, caring for his dog, and garage-saling.Frank was born on August 22, 1947, to Harry F. Vaupell Jr. and Judy A. Vaupell at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. A Vietnam...

Wade Christopher DeBorn went home to the angels on September 27, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He passed away at home with his loving wife Nancy at his side.  He was born in Phoenix, Arizona on July 17, 1962. After attending college he joined the US Marine Corps.  He specialized in the telecommunications field for many years, and...

Lydia “Gurule” Lankford, 89, of Tempe Arizona, went home to be with our Lord King Jesus on September 28, 2022. Lydia was born May 13, 1933 in Vallecitos, New Mexico. She is survived by her loving daughters Christina, Josie, Julie, Theresa, Barbara, Sarah, and Lisa. She leaves behind her legacy of 4 generations of children. Lydia had 7 daughters, 16...

January 15, 1944 – September 30, 2022Najla Suleiman Saigh (Um Khalil) fell asleep in the Lord peacefully, surrounded by her children and their families.Najla was born in Jordan and migrated to the United States at the age of nine. Her and her husband, Suleiman Raphael Saigh were founding members of Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Yonkers, New York; and an...

Fermin Peru Salcido, 88, passed away peacefully at his home on September 27, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 3, 1934, in Morenci, Arizona. He was married to his beloved wife, Frances Salcido, 59 years. Fermin was retired from the City of Phoenix, as a Water Customer Service Representative, after 30 years of service. He...

Cornelius Biemond, 99, of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on September 26, 2022.Cork was born in Loup City, NE. He attended middle and high school in Ord, NE and college at Hastings College, Hastings, NE. He served in WWII from 1943-1946 in the U.S. Army as an Air Force training pilot, teaching men to fly 2 and 4 engine bombers...

DELORES MAE GIUNTOLI, 82, of Sun City, AZ passed away on September 22, 2022.Dee was born in Fond du Lac, WI on February 10, 1940 to Lester & Mabel Kunaschk. Married in June 1960 in Fond du Lac, WI and moved to AZ in 1960. They were blessed with a daughter, Diana Lynn March 17, 1962.Dee worked many years at...

Kevin Patrick BurkeBorn January 20, 1961St. Joseph’s Hospital Phoenix, ArizonaPassed Away September 25, 2022Preceded in death by his father Patrick Edward Burke.Survived by his mother Sarah Roselee Burke, sisters Libby Cohen (Joel), Melissa Voelker (Todd), Polly Wintergalen (Ed). Three nieces, Rebecca, Maggie, and Sadie; and two nephews Eddie and Patrick, all who affectionately referred to him as “Uncle K.” At...