Obituaries
Jeanine Joan Dedmon
May 11, 2024
On Saturday, May 11th, 2024, Jeanine Joan Dedmon, peacefully passed away surrounded by family at the age of 85. Jeanine was a loving wife and mother to 4 children, 5 stepchildren and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jeanine was born in Phoenix, AZ on November 9th 1938. She was in the nursing profession for nearly 50 years. She was a...
Sharon (King) Schoffstall
Nov 25, 2023
Sharon Lee Schoffstall, 71, of Sun City, AZ, passed away on November 25, 2023. She was born on April 24, 1952, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, to the late Neil and Evelyn (Galletta) King. Sharon was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, known for her independent spirit, loving and caring nature, and spunky personality. She had a determined attitude always fighting hard...
Aileen Gordon
May 13, 2024
Aileen Gordon, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024, at the age of 98. Aileen was born November 5, 1925, in Continental, Ohio, to the late Ralph and Joycie (Troyer) Kirkendall. She is survived by her two daughters, Jane (Tom) Denver and Lisa (Franklin) Santagate, seven grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Aileen married Donald Wayne Gordon on...
Hubert Earl Miller
May 11, 2024
Hubert Earl Miller, age 87, stepped into heaven peacefully Saturday May11, 2024 at Boswell Hospital. Earl was born March 15, 1937, in the small town of Burkeville, Texas to the late Hubert C. Miller and Evalena Myers. He was the oldest of 2 sons, his brother Jerry proceeded him in death.Earl graduated from Burkeville high school in 1956. He then served...
Ersilia Ida Pate
May 10, 2024
Ersilia Pate, 95, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother went peacefully to her heavenly home on Friday, May 10th 2024.Ersilia was born on June 7th 1928 to the late Matteo and Anna Maria Porco in San Lucido, Italy, a small village on the cost of the Mediterranian. In 1946 she married Pierino Pate and had 3 chidlren. When she was...
Emma Stroehl
May 9, 2024
On Thursday, May 9, 2024, Emma went to heaven surrounded by family. A special treat for her daughter Connie as it was her birthday. Connie preceded Mom in death, waiting for her in heaven. What a birthday gift. Emma Stroehl was born Emma Brandt on September 29, 1927, at Kramer, ND. She was the daughter of Andrew and Christina Brandt.
She...
Allen "Al" Mendenhall
May 6, 2024
Allen (Al) Mendenhall was born in Plant City, Florida to Ray and Sallie Mendenhall. Ray met Sallie during his tour of duty in the United States Marine. Soon after Al was born the family moved to Aloha, Oregon. In 1965, the family, including his new brother Bill, moved to Portland, Oregon, where his second brother John was born.
After...
Earl Brown
May 4, 2024
Earl Brown, 96, a beloved husband, father, and partner, passed away on May 4, 2024, in Peoria, Arizona. He was born on April 29, 1928, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Earl will be remembered fondly by his family and friends during a "Celebration of Life" service to be held at the Menke Funeral & Cremation Center in Sun City, Arizona, on May 14,...
Roland Frederick Winters, Jr
May 3, 2024
Roland F. Winters, Jr Lived an Amazing Life: September 20, 1942 - May 3, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Roland F. Winters, Jr. Our loss is heaven’s gain. Roland lived his life to the fullest and lived like it was his last day every day. He was diagnosed with Becker's Muscular Dystrophy at the age...
William Alfred Smith, Sr
May 2, 2024
William Alfred Smith Senior, born June 16, 1947 in Frederick County, Maryland, peacefully passed away on May 2, 2024, surrounded by family in his adopted hometown of Sun City West, Arizona.
AIectionately known as Bill, he is survived by his wife of 30 years, Wanda L Smith, his children Patty, Terry, Bill, Nathaniel (Cora), and John (Eliza), grandchildren Amanda (Will), Gavin,...
Deborah Sue Abrams
Apr 28, 2024
Deborah Sue Abrams, age 73 died peacefully with her children by her side on April 28th, 2024, at her home in Sun City, AZ after a courageous battle with Cancer.
Deborah (known fondly by friends and family as Debbie) was born on April 1st, 1951, in Manhattan, NY to Kendrick and Ethel Mitchell. Raised in Bronx, NY, Debbie graduated from James...
Adelphine Lunyerere
Apr 27, 2024
Adelphine Lunyerere, a woman of happy memory, was born on October 10, 1977, in Bukavu Katana, DR Congo. She was the daughter of Lunyerere Nyarwahi and Ange Mukuzo and the second child in a family of five. She received her primary education at Epulindi (école des filles) and a primarypost-certificate in 1987. She then went on to earn her High...
Cherry Lynn Payne (Brown)
Apr 20, 2024
Cherry Lynn Payne (Brown) went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 20, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. She was born in Long Beach, California on July 29, 1957. She lived all but a few months of her life in the Phoenix Area. She was 66 years old. She would have been married to the love of her life,...
Connie M Archer
Apr 18, 2024
Connie M. Archer (Westman), 95, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Ralph, and her brother Nick Westman. She is survived by a sister, Nola Huso, and brother, Owen Westman, Sons Rod (Jill), Keith (Deb), Daughter Amy Olson (Kurt), 9 Grandchildren, and 10 Great-grandchildren.
Connie was...
Eugene Sanford Schaefer
Apr 14, 2024
Eugene Sanford Schaefer, known for his role as a manager for a construction company, passed away on April 14, 2024, in Youngtown, Arizona. Born on March 5, 1967, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Eugene leaves behind a legacy of hard work and dedication.Throughout his career, Eugene made significant contributions to the construction industry, showcasing his expertise and leadership skills as a manager....
Craig Leroy McCoy
Apr 14, 2024
Craig McCoy, a dedicated family man, former Marine and railroader, passed away on April 14, 2024. Craig leaves behind his wife Mary Lou, and daughters Carrie, Carla and Dina, and six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Craig was born on April 28, 1939, in Grand Junction, Colorado. What would become a career that spanned more than four decades, Craig’s work...
Sharon Ann Ceh
Apr 14, 2024
On April 14, 2024, heaven gained another angel. Sharon Ann Ceh was born in Chicago Illinois on February 9, 1945.Survived by husband Rich, daughter Amy (John) and sons Rick (Lori) and Brian. Sharon has 7 beloved grandchildren: Emily, Luke, Abby, Morgan, Braidy, Joshua and Kelly. After over 59 years with husband Rich she was devotedly in love with him at the...
Lillie Mae Mitchell
Apr 12, 2024
Lillie Mae Mitchell (nee Dukes), 86, of Sun City, Arizona passed away April 12, 2024 after a long illness. In 2005, Lillie had survived the diagnosis of and treatment for breast cancer.
Lillie was born December 1, 1937 in Marston, Missouri to Walter Dukes and Flavis (Henderson) Dukes.
Lillie is preceded in death by her parents of Crystal City, MO; brothers: Melvin...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss
