Obituaries
Brent Joseph Olberding
Sep 6, 2026
Brent Joseph Olberding, at the age of 49, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026. Brent passed away at his home in Chandler, AZ, surrounded by his family.
Brent was born in Atkinson, NE on August 2, 1977 and was raised on the family dairy farm in Stuart, NE. After graduating from Stuart High School in 1995 as the salutatorian, Brent...
Marilyn Joy Barnes
Sep 4, 2026
Marilyn Joy Barnes, age 82, passed away peacefully at home in Sandy, Utah on September 4, 2026.
Marilyn was born January 9, 1944 at Southside Hospital in Mesa, Arizona to Lyman and Rhoda Haws. Growing up in the city of Chandler, "Joy" (as she was known by her family) brought joy to everyone. Her loving nature and natural beauty, inside and...
Donald Wegrzyn
Sep 2, 2026
Donald L. Wegrzyn, age 87, a longtime Chicago Heights resident prior to becoming a 29-year resident of Apache Junction, Arizona. He attended St. Anne grade school and Bloom High School prior to the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, IL, graduating with a B.S. in metallurgical engineering. He was employed by the Columbia Tool Steel company in various technical positions...
Jean Bosio
Aug 30, 2026
Jean (Mantela) Bosio passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026, in Chandler, AZ, with her family at her side. Born on May 8, 1936, in Negaunee, Michigan, Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Arne and Lempi (Iskola) Mantela.
Jean cherished her memorable childhood, especially the time she spent with her grandparents. She enjoyed fishing with her grandfather, John Iskola,...
Dorothy Johns
Aug 29, 2026
Dottie passed away unexpectedly, leaving those who loved her with many cherished memories.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, and friend. Known for her kindness, generosity, positive outlook, and welcoming nature, Dottie touched many lives and had a way of making everyone feel like family.
She worked for many years at Motorola and later enjoyed working as...
Ines Irma Lagorio
Aug 23, 2026
Ines Irma Lagorio, age 98, passed away peacefully at her home in Gilbert, Arizona, on August 23, 2026.
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 8, 1927, Ines lived a rich life defined by elegance, devotion, and a deep love for music. A gifted musician, she shared her passion with others as a piano teacher, famously filling her home with the...
Ira Amond Fulton
Aug 21, 2026
Ira Amond FultonNovember 12, 1931 – August 21, 2026Chandler, Arizona — Ira Amond Fulton, 94, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, businessman, philanthropist, and man of faith, Ira will be remembered above all for his lifelong passion for helping people help themselves.
Ira was born on November 12, 1931, in Tempe, Arizona, near 8th...
Frank Gene Draper
Aug 20, 2026
Frank Gene Draper 1940 – 2026
Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, age 85, passed away August 20, 2026 in Gilbert, Arizona. He was born November 28, 1940 in Provo, Utah, son of Levi Johnson Draper and Golda Fern Cowdell Draper. He married Kathleen Finlayson; later divorced. He married Carmen Padilla on May 19, 1979 in Gardnerville, California. He grew up...
Glenn Scott Goins
Aug 19, 2026
Glenn Scott Goins, 78, passed away on August 19, 2026, in Chandler, Arizona.
Born on December 1, 1947, Glenn lived a life marked by dedication to family and country. He served as an officer in the United States Army, retiring as a major, and was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War. After his military retirement, Glenn worked as a licensed...
Lou Emma Jefferson
Aug 19, 2026
Lou Emma Jefferson, born October 5, 1937, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born to Thelma and Elvie Johnson in Henderson Texas. She would go on to graduate from Wellston High school in St. Louis Missouri. In her adult years Lou worked for McDonnell Douglas company known now as Boeing Aircraft Company, as a production...
Jerry L. Clapper
Aug 15, 2026
It is with great sadness & loss we announce the passing of our brother Jerry. He will be greatly missed by many.
Jerry L. Clapper was welcomed into God’s Kingdom on August 15, 2026. He was born on March 28, 1962 in Chandler, Arizona to John and Marian Clapper. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Joyce, Julie,...
Judith Ann Shipanik
Aug 14, 2026
Judith Ann (Judy) Shipanik, née Paulson, of Sun Lakes, Arizona, formerly of Elburn, Illinois and Chicago, Illinois, went home peacefully to rest Friday, 14 August 2026.
She was preceded in death by her loving parents Emilie and Ed, her brother, Wayne Edward, and her beloved son, Michael Adam (Mickey). She is survived by her daughter, Beth Marie (fiancé James Peterson), her...
Marc Andrew Duerk
Aug 14, 2026
Marc Andrew DuerkMarch 10, 1983 – August 14, 2026Marc Andrew Duerk, 43, of Tempe, Arizona, passed away on August 14, 2026.
Marc was born on March 10, 1983, in Chicago, Illinois, to John and Susan. He was a deeply loved son and brother.
Marc served in the Army National Guard and later earned his Masters in Public Administration from Bowling Green State...
E. Evans Farnsworth
Aug 9, 2026
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, Evans, returned peacefully to the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on August 9, 2026 at the age of 87.
Evans was born in Colonia Dublan, Mexico on March 1, 1939 to Alma Elone and Anna Mae Evans. He grew up there, the eldest of eleven siblings. He attended middle school and...
Artemisa Sapien
Aug 4, 2026
Artemisa “Artie” Sapien was the 4th daughter born to Francisco S. Valenzuela and Maria Jesus Trujillo on November 29, 1943, in Queen Creek, Arizona. Artie grew up in Queen Creek, attending elementary and middle school there and eventually graduating from Chandler High School.
After high school, Artie worked as a bookkeeper, and when she retired, she worked for the Tempe school...
William Scienza Jr.
Aug 3, 2026
William Scienza Jr. age 82 of Gilbert, AZ passed away on August 3, 2026. He was born September 29, 1943 in San Pedro, CA to William Scienza Sr. and Iole Scienza. William (Bill) will be remembered for his generosity, his kind heart and amazing singing voice. He sang and recorded with the Melody Makers, Octets, and in various choirs in...
Sofio Delgado
Aug 1, 2026
Sofio Delgado, a man who loved the simple pleasures of life, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born in El Paso, Texas, on July 29, 1935, Sofio spent his life working hard as a landscaper, bringing beauty to the world around him through his dedication and care.
When he wasn’t working, you could usually find Sofio outside on...
Manuel Felix Valenzuela
Jul 31, 2026
Manuel F. Valenzuela, born August 21, 1941 in Queen Creek, AZ shed his earthly bonds in the early morning hours of July 31, 2026. His death was quiet and serene. He was surrounded by family who loved him in the place he loved best, his home.Manuel leaves behind his bride of nearly 62 years, Ann; his children: Manuel, Krista (Rob),...
Diana Dean Griffith
Jul 30, 2026
Diana (Diane) Dean Griffith passed away peacefully in her home July 30, 2026, at age 75. She was born in Mesa, Arizona, on April 19, 1951, to Daniel Dean Griffith and Dorothy Jean Cantrell Griffith. She attended Chandler public schools and graduated in 1969 from Chandler High School (CHS), the same school that her father had attended. Diane enjoyed horses...
Susan "Susie" Bloomer
Jul 24, 2026
Susan “Susie” (Seifer) Bloomer, 83, of Maricopa, AZ, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family,
Born on May 18, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Susie was the beloved daughter of Dr. Arthur F. Seifer and Anne Satterthwaite Seifer. From an early age, she embodied kindness and warmth, as well as a love of...
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