Obituaries
Geraldine Parson
Jan 9, 2026
Geraldine “Jerri” Parson (née Francis) was born on August 21st, 1932, in Princeton, Kentucky, to Vergil Morris Francis and Robbie Mae Francis (née Kennedy).
Jerri moved to Evansville, Indiana where she graduated from Benjamin Bosse High School in 1950. She met Wilbert Parson while he was working as an usher at the Washington Theatre. They courted, relying on his bicycle for...
Daniel T. Krueger
Jan 7, 2026
Daniel T. Krueger, 91, Chandler, Arizona, passed away on January 7, 2026, after months of illness stemming from Nocardia which he survived 16 years ago. Born to Alfred and Elvira (Lattoni) Krueger in Merrill, Wisconsin, on July 4, 1934, he was the second-born in his family.
Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers - Byron and David, son...
Carol Ann Rasmussen Jenkins
Jan 5, 2026
With deep love and gratitude, we remember Carol Ann Rasmussen Jenkins, who was born on June 8, 1942, and passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026.
Carol married the love of her life, Larry Jenkins, in Sparta, Wisconsin, and together they shared 63 years of marriage built on love, partnership, and devotion.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Larry Jenkins; her...
James Edward Taylor
Jan 4, 2026
James Edward Taylor ("Jim") was born to Norman and Mary Taylor on November 30, 1953 in Toledo, Ohio, the fifth of eight brothers and sisters. He was the baby of the family for seven years, but after his younger siblings were born, he loved being his mom's helper, especially in the kitchen. He attended St. Catherine's grade school. At age...
Emilia "Millie" Moreno Villa
Jan 3, 2026
Emilia “Millie” Moreno Villa, lovingly known to many as Mother, was born on July 9, 1943, in Hill, New Mexico, to Esteban Mendoza Moreno and Rosa Alejo Moreno. Millie was one of twelve children and survived by her youngest brother, Leroy Moreno. She passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at her home in Chandler, Arizona.
Millie married, Jose Luis Villa,...
Timothy Cole Merrill
Jan 1, 2026
Timothy Cole Merrill was born on December 9, 1991, and passed away on January 1, 2026. He was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by his family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Timothy had a rare and gentle spirit. Though the world was not always kind to him, he remained kind to it. He was...
Debra Lynn Hitchens
Dec 27, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Debra Lynn Hitchens, an accomplished mind, dedicated mother, wife, and grandmother.
Debbie is survived by her husband, Patrick; her grandchildren, Emma, Harper, Ash, Ellie, Archie, and Hensley; her children, Hunter (married to Lisa), Haley (married to Zachary), and Brittany (married to James); and her brothers, Ronald McKinney and David Weihl.
A...
Siebe Hamstra
Dec 27, 2025
Siebe Hamstra (91) of Chandler, Arizona went to meet his Lord and Savior on December 27, 2025 after a long and blessed life. Siebe was born May 22, 1934 in Artesia, California to Hendrik (Henry) and Petronella Hamstra. After high school, Siebe joined the Army, and was stationed in Germany as a medic. In 1957, Siebe married Eileen Noordman, and...
Bianna Mora
Dec 22, 2025
On December 22nd, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona, Bianna Mora unexpectedly passed away in her home at age 29. Born August 30th, 1996, in Beaverton, Oregon to Victor Manuel Mora and Gregoria Mora, Bianna was the only daughter and second-born of four children. On January 1st, 1997, her family relocated to Chandler. Arizona where she remained until she reached adulthood.
Bianna is...
Jean E. Enzor
Dec 21, 2025
Jean E. Enzor, 90, went home to be with the Lord and her beloved husband Billy on December 21, 2025. Jean was born in Philipsburg, PQ in 1935. She grew up there and worked in Montreal as a young adult. She moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL at age 25 where she met Billy Enzor, and was married to him for...
John "JT" Thompson
Dec 21, 2025
John “JT” Thompson, 78 of Gilbert, Arizona and formerly of Yankton, South Dakota passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. John was born on September 14,1947 in Yankton, South Dakota to Elmer and Helen (Krovoza) Thompson.
John grew up in Yankton and attended YHS, where he was involved in all kinds of activities: Basketball...
John J. Cavanagh
Dec 19, 2025
John J. Cavanagh, 84, was born in the Bronx, New York, and passed away on December 19, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marion; his daughter, Mary Ellen; his former son-in-law, Matthew Smith; and his grandchildren, Shane Cavanagh and McKenna Smith.John began his career at Con Edison at the age of...
Anne Marguerite Spagnuolo DeRose
Dec 18, 2025
Anne Marguerite Spagnuolo DeRose was born in Fowlerville, Michigan on August 5, 1932 and went to be with Our Lord on December 18, 2025. She was the third child and third daughter of George and Ellen (Diamante) Spagnuolo. She and her siblings helped their parents who owned the Spagnuolo Candy and Ice Cream company stores in Fowlerville and Howell, Michigan...
Kenneth R. Willis
Dec 14, 2025
Kenneth R. Willis
Lifelong Chandler resident and chiropractor, Kenneth Russell Willis, left this earthly life at the age of 86, on December 14, 2025 in Chandler, AZ. He was born September 19, 1939 to Charles Henry and Fern Russell Willis in Mesa, AZ at the Dana Maternity Home. He was one of eight children: Reed (Janis) Willis, Dale (Tammy) Willis, Jay...
George Marvin Johnson
Dec 12, 2025
George “Marvin” Johnson passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and children on December 12, 2025
He was born on August 19, 1937 to Ernest and Nora Johnson in his childhood home in Prescott, Arizona and was one of eight children: May Jean (who died in infancy), Merlene Cope, Anna Jean Fleming, Ernest Johnson, Myrna Johnson, Linda Bloom, and Carol...
William "Bill" Kral
Dec 9, 2025
William “Bill” Kral, 71, passed away peacefully at his home in Chandler, AZ on December 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on January 30, 1954, in Euclid, Ohio, Bill was the beloved son of Pearl and Stephen Kral. He attended Euclid High School, graduating in 1972, and later pursued his passion for cars at the Chevrolet...
Josephine Aurelia Sperl
Dec 7, 2025
Josephine was born on May 28, 1926 in Millerville, MN to Joseph and Mary Haiden. She died peacefully at the age of 99 on December 7, 2025.
Josephine lived on a family farm until the age of seventeen at which time she left the farm to attend St. Gabriel’s School of Nursing where she served as a member of the U.S....
Giuseppina Pino
Dec 5, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Giuseppina “Pina” on Friday, December 5th, at 11:57 p.m. She was the eldest child of John and Pasqua Pino, born on September 3, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1981, she moved with her family to Phoenix, Arizona, where she lived under the loving care of her parents...
David Alan Bennett
Dec 2, 2025
In Memory of David Alan Bennett
On December 2, 2025, we lost David Bennett of Phoenix, Arizona, in a tragic automobile accident. A beloved presence in the music community, David worked tirelessly behind the scenes, shaping countless live performances and ensuring that every fan experienced the magic of the moment.
David was born in Sandusky, Michigan, to Gary and Debra Bennett, and...
Dorothy Ann Duncan
Dec 1, 2025
Dorothy Ann Duncan, 84, of Tempe, Arizona, returned home to her Heavenly Father on December 1st, 2025, at 7:00 a.m., peacefully surrounded by her family.
Dorothy was born on January 16th, 1941, in Phoenix, Arizona, to William Glenn Foote and Alice Irma (Devore) Foote. She joined her beloved older brother, James E. Foote, who became her lifelong hero and protector.
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