Obituaries
Ruthellen Burroughs
Nov 28, 2024
Ruthellen Burroughs
Ruthellen Burroughs went on to eternal life on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at home – AZ. She was born on November 9, 1958 in Kale, Arkansas the second oldest daughter to Howard Lee and Ruth Brown.
Ruth worked in retail and food services for over 30 plus years. She had a vibrant personality, always humble, loving and fun to be...
Nancy Lebowitz Nevacoff
Mar 18, 2025
In loving memory of Nancy Nevacoff, who is survived by her two children Adam Lebowitz and Rachel Romero, her granddaughter Isabela Romero, her two brothers Robert Finley and Scott Finley, as well as by her sidekick Zeke the dog. She will be remembered for her devotion to her friends and family, enjoyment of gardening, and contributions to the beautification of...
Anthony D. Lonetto
Mar 15, 2025
Anthony "Tony" Daryl Lonetto, 73 of Duluth, MN passed away March 15,2025 in Mesa, AZ surrounded by his loving family.
Tony was born September 25, 1951 to Edo and Leona (Stein) Lonetto. He was a proud Veteran of the US Army before retiring as an over the road truck driver.
He enjoyed singing with his pup maggers, camping, spending time with family...
Rory Jon Armstrong
Mar 11, 2025
Rory Jon Armstrong
(1959 - 2025)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Rory Jon Armstrong, age 65, who left us at 2:55 a.m. on March 11th. Rory was a devoted father, brother, friend, and mentor, whose life was a testament to the power of kindness, generosity, and hard work. After bravely fighting illness and being in...
Fred A. Luke
Feb 28, 2025
Freddie Allen Luke was born on September 24, 1931 at Mulberry, a small coal mining town in southeast Kansas. His family endured the great depression by living off the land. They had a large garden and canned much. They had one milk cow and chickens. They hunted wild rabbits and squirrels and fished local streams. They used coal for heating...
Cathy Marie Walicki
Feb 26, 2025
Cathy Marie Walicki, age 73 passed away peacefully in her Eloy home Wednseday night February 26, 2025.
Cathy is survived by her two daughters, Catherine Walicki, Deborah Murray.
She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend. Cathy was born in Carthage NY. Came to Bagdad AZ, in 1984. Cathy Marie Walicki was a homemaker who raised her children and...
James Douglas Dixon Sr.
Feb 20, 2025
James Douglas Dixon Sr. Of Florence AZ passed away February 20, 2025, at his home with his wife of 38 years, Robbie by his side.
Jim was born in Springfield, Ohio on December 31, 1944 to Robert W. Dixon & Pauline (Prince) Dixon. Jim had 2 brothers Bill & Ron.
Jim is survived by wife Robbie of Florence, AZ his children: Daughter...
Dixon Jackson
Feb 12, 2025
Forever Loved Dixon Andrew Jackson, age 36, has returned home with our God that created him. Dixon was born on July 9, 1988, in Springerville, AZ and lived with his family in St Johns, AZ until the age of 11 when the family moved to Mesa, AZ. Dixon was the first-born son to Delton Jackson and Dian Hauser Jackson.
In the...
Judy Joy Reading
Jan 23, 2025
Judy Joy Reading was born February 7, 1950, and passed away January 23, 2025 (just shy of her 75th birthday) after a 7-month battle with cancer. She is the middle daughter born to Harold Morris Stern and Wilda Fern (Joy) Parkins in the city of Compton, California. She is survived by her 2 sisters, 4 children, 14 grandchildren, and 14...
Bonnie Rae Koolen
Jan 11, 2025
Bonnie Rae Koolen, from Mesa, Arizona, went to her heavenly home on January 11, 2025. Bonnie was born on August 11, 1947 to Versil and Joyce Larsen in Amble, Michigan. She graduated in 1965 from Lakeview High School.
Bonnie married Peter (Don) Koolen in 1968 and have been married for 56 years. She is survived by two children, Ryan (Jason...
Kirsten Stephanie Hartwick
Jan 9, 2025
Kirsten Stephanie Hartwick passed away unexpectedly and suddenly on January 9, 2025. Born in Washington D.C. on January 13, 1983, she was only 41 years old.
She was the daughter of Douglas Hartwick and Regina Zuehlke-Hartwick and the elder sister to Andrea Lankford.
Kirsten is survived by her parents, sister Andrea, brother-in-law Sean, niece Lucy and nephew Toby. Kirsten's uncle Phil and...
Moss Evan Williams
Jan 6, 2025
Moss Evan Williams, beloved son, brother, and friend to many, recently passed away on January 6, 2025 in Phoenix AZ at 20 years old.
Moss was born on April 19, 2004 in Chandler Arizona to Erin and Durrant Williams.
Moss has three siblings, an older sister Ashlee, a younger sister Mara, and younger brother Archer.
Moss graduated from Marcos De Niza High School...
Linda Jan Baldwin
Dec 24, 2024
Born on January 18, 1948, in Bay City, Michigan, and passed away on December 24, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona, Linda Jan Baldwin was a woman of remarkable resilience and adaptability. Daughter to Dorothy and Roy Baldwin, she was a beloved sister to Richard Baldwin, a devoted mother to James Volz, a cherished grandmother to Ethan Volz, and the loving significant...
Katelyn M. Dean
Dec 21, 2024
Katelyn Marie Dean, born on November 29, 1995, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on December 21, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona. She was 29 years old.
Funeral services to honor Katelyn's life will be held on January 9, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. at The Latter Day Saints Church, located at 1111 E Knox Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284. Following the service, interment...
Lori "Rosie" Jan Alcide
Dec 18, 2024
Lori “Rosie” Jan Alcide, 67, passed away quietly on the morning of December 18, 2024, due to complications from surgery. Lori was born on October 9, 1957 in Bryan, Ohio. She moved to Tempe, AZ when she was 19 years young and attended ASU. She worked in Hospitality and is well known to many people in that industry.
Lori was always...
Joshua Bodily
Nov 10, 2024
Joshua Bodily, 34, of Ahwatukee, Arizona, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024. He was born on October 26, 1990, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Joshua was a devoted son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend who touched countless lives with his luminosity. He freely gave his compassion and generosity to all. A gifted artist, cosmetologist, model, pianist, and animal friend, Joshua...
Janice "Jan" Kessler
Nov 3, 2024
Janice "Jan" Kessler
May 14,1948 - November 3, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janice "Jan" Kessler on November 3, 2024. Jan was born on May 14, 1948 in Teaneck, New Jersey to Charles and Edythe (nee Koch) Kessler.
Jan met her beloved husband, Gary Chaidez, 23 years ago. They met through happenstance at The Blue Note...
Donald Lee Royer
Nov 1, 2024
Donald Lee Royer of Chandler, Arizona passed away November 1, 2024. Donald was born March 24,1941 in Canton, Ohio, the second of 4 siblings to Ralph and Lillie Royer.
He had a caring heart and wanted to help those around him. He was strong-willed and had a unique sense of humor that was always encouraging to those around him. At an...
Mary Joline Collier Ashcroft
Oct 30, 2024
Mary Joline Collier Ashcroft, beloved mother, wife, and mother-in-law, passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2024 as she was on a morning walk near her home.
Born on August 12, 1986 in Magna, Ut, Salt Lake County. She was the 11th of 13 children born to Fred and Nancy Collier. Her father writes and publishes books relating to religion. Her mother...
James Lewis Coen
Oct 18, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our loved one, James Lewis Coen on 2024-10-18 in Tempe, AZ. Best known as "Jimmy" to friends and family, he was born on 1953-10-25 in Mattoon, IL to a big family. He retired from Blaw Knox Construction Equipment and for all his life he loved being outdoors. He enjoyed...
