Obituaries

Obituaries

Pastor Taehoon John Kim

Pastor Taehoon John Kim

Oct 29, 2026

Pastor Taehoon John Kim, age 72, of Phoenix, Arizona, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 29, 2026.

Born in July of 1954 in South Korea, Taehoon dedicated his entire life to serving God and loving those around him. As a devoted pastor, he spent decades shepherding his congregation, preaching the Word, and offering comfort, counsel, and...

Thomas E Streed

Thomas E Streed

Oct 27, 2026

Thomas E. Streed, much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. 

Tom was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on April 28, 1945. He grew up in Northeast Minneapolis and graduated from Edison High School in 1963. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1968. He went on to earn...

Keith Lee Shumway

Keith Lee Shumway

Oct 27, 2026

Keith Lee Shumway, 92, passed away on October 27, 2026, surrounded by his children and loved ones. Keith was born to Jesse and Leoma Shumway on September 9, 1934, in Chandler, Arizona, where he was raised. He had a strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and loved sharing his faith with others.

Keith was the oldest of nine children....

John Ruxton Laidlaw

John Ruxton Laidlaw

Oct 26, 2026

John Ruxton LaidlawDecember 23, 1931 – October 26, 2026Our beloved father, John Ruxton Laidlaw, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2026, following a brief illness. He was reunited with his loving wife, Roberta Bolling Laidlaw, who preceded him in death in 2012.

John was born on December 23, 1931, in Kansas City, Missouri, to John William Laidlaw III and Nellie Francis...

Calvin "Cal" Schaefer

Calvin "Cal" Schaefer

Oct 23, 2026

Calvin “Cal” Schaefer passed away on October 23, 2026 at home in Chandler AZ.Cal was born on June 1, 1969 in Cedar Rapids Iowa and moved permanently to Arizona in 1986.He spent the past 30 years as a journeyman sheet metal worker and was a proud member of SMART Local Union 359.He was an avid motorcycle rider and loved the...

Michael Alan Wells

Michael Alan Wells

Oct 18, 2026

Michael "Mike" Alan Wells, 66, of Chandler, Arizona, formerly of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

He was born on February 20, 1960, in Peoria, the son of Joe A. and Louise R. Wells. Mike was incredibly proud of his alma mater, Bradley University, where he earned his degree in electrical engineering. He dedicated many successful years to...

Austin Kane Comfort

Austin Kane Comfort

Oct 18, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Austin Kane Comfort, who was born on January 31, 1997, to Jesse Comfort and Jennifer Samson. Austin passed away unexpectedly at his home in Phoenix, Arizona, on October 18, 2026.

As we reflect on Austin’s life, we remember a man whose loyalty to those closest to him ran deep, whose...

Lorna J Millbourn

Lorna J Millbourn

Oct 18, 2026

Lorna J. Millbourn, age 66, passed away on October 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. 

Lorna was born on February 23, 1960, to the late Charles and Nettie Stanley. She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degrees from Wright State University. She worked as a registered nurse in Ohio for many years...

Camerino "Mer" Adame-Palmerin

Camerino "Mer" Adame-Palmerin

Oct 18, 2026

Camerino “Mer” Adame-Palmerin

Camerino “Mer” Adame-Palmerin, born on January 8, 1971, to Josefina Menchaca, and passed away suddenly in the comfort of his home in the early morning hours of October 18, 2026, leaving behind a family and community heartbroken by his unexpected loss. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, Mer spent most of his life in Chandler, Arizona, where he built a...

Doris Hunsaker

Doris Hunsaker

Oct 17, 2026

In Loving Memory of Doris Hansen Hunsaker

Doris Hansen Hunsaker, age 85, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Chandler, Arizona.

Doris was the daughter of Pauline Peterson and Harvey Hansen. She was one of six siblings, alongside Zeldine, Maureen, Kendall, Boyd, and Kathleen.

On February 4, 1958, Doris married Leo R. Hunsaker in the Salt Lake Temple...

Glen Magdato

Glen Magdato

Oct 16, 2026

In Loving Memory of Glen De La Cruz MagdatoAugust 17, 1973 – October 16, 2026It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Glen De La Cruz Magdato age 53, on October 16, 2026. Though his life ended far too soon, the love he gave, the memories he created, and the lives he touched will remain...

Darrell Brent Jones

Darrell Brent Jones

Oct 16, 2026

Darrell Brent Jones, 51, beloved husband and father, and respected business owner, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on October 16th from cancer. He was born and raised in Tempe, Arizona in a busy household as the sixth of seven children. He graduated from McClintock High School in 1993.

Darrell served an LDS mission in the Ecuador, Guayaquil mission from...

Gary Thomas Winkelmann

Gary Thomas Winkelmann

Oct 15, 2026

Gary Thomas Winkelmann, 78, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on October 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and lifelong friends.

A proud United States Marine Corps veteran, Gary dedicated more than 26 years to military service before continuing his career with the U.S. Customs Service and the Federal Aviation Administration.

Gary is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Madeleine...

Elayne Marlene Yeoman

Elayne Marlene Yeoman

Oct 12, 2026

Elayne (Tootie) Marlene Yeoman was baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection on Monday, October 12, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Clarence “Tom” Yeoman for 66 years, until his passing.Born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Tootie and Tom moved to several locations around the country before finally settling in Florissant, Missouri, where they made their home for 45 years....

Linda Mae DeLong

Linda Mae DeLong

Oct 11, 2026

Linda Mae DeLong (Szalkay)

Linda Mae DeLong (Szalkay) was born on June 7, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio, to Julia and Stephen Szalkay. She graduated from Toledo Libbey High School in 1961. On July 14, 1962, she married the love of her life, Ralph DeLong, beginning a marriage that would span 50 years.

As her children grew older in the 1970s, Linda returned...

Thelma Fern Craghead

Thelma Fern Craghead

Oct 6, 2026

Thelma Fern Craghead passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on October 6th, 2026 at age 82. She was born to Hubert and Edna Whitford in Riverside California in 1944. She was the mother of 4 wonderful children, grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 4. She unfortunately lost her 6-year battle with cancer.

Prior to retirement she worked...

Chantel M. Meeker

Chantel M. Meeker

Oct 4, 2026

On October 4th, 2026, our hearts were forever changed as we said goodbye to a truly extraordinary woman. A remarkable wife, devoted mother, cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and amazing friend. Chantel leaves behind a legacy of love, unforgettable laughter, and memories that will be treasured forever.

Chantel’s greatest love was her family. She was a loving wife to Ron and a...

Loniece Denesha Jordan

Loniece Denesha Jordan

Oct 3, 2026

In Loving Memory of Loniece Denesha Jordan

Loniece Denesha Jordan, also known as Niecy, was born on March 31, 1978, in Moline, Illinois, to Merry Carol Jones and Lonnie D. Jones. She was the oldest of four children, followed by her three younger brothers, Lonnie Devon, Leon Matthews, and Lance Mylo. Niecy spent her early years between Illinois and Iowa before...

Angelia Jeanne Bolden

Angelia Jeanne Bolden

Sep 30, 2026

In Loving Memory



It is with the heaviest of hearts that we say goodbye to a truly amazing woman who left this world far too soon and far too unexpectedly.Angie was a selfless, sassy soul who never hesitated to help someone in need. No matter what she was going through herself, she always found a way to be there for others,...

Betty Jane Hermann

Betty Jane Hermann

Sep 30, 2026

Betty Jane Hermann (nee Goeres) was born in Lemmon, SD in April 1940 and passed on to heaven in September 2026 in Phoenix, AZ.

Betty was a beloved and devoted wife and mother. She was raised in the farmlands of South Dakota, growing up learning the ethics of hard work, family and community that shaped her life. She worked as a...