Obituaries

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother Kim (Siefker) Boehm, 65 of Chandler, Arizona, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 surrounded by her husband and children.A Celebration of Life will be held on July 17, 2021 at the Cornerstone Church 1595 S. Alma School Rd. Chandler, AZ with a private burial in Dubuque, Iowa at a later date.Kim was born December 2,...

George Matthew Chartspassed peacefully at his home in Phoenix, Arizona on May 29th, 2021 at the age of 66.George was born in Chicago, Illinois and spent his youth in Illinois and Wisconsin. He graduated from Grayslake High School and Northern Illinois University, and also studied at the College of Lake County.As an adult, he landed in Arizona where he had...

Our deeply loved father & grandfather,  Norman Wilbert Carl was called to the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on May 22, 2021.Norman, the son of Leroy & Loretta Carl, was born on July 15, 1924 in Wheeling West Virginia.  The family moved to Northern Ohio & Norman graduated from North High School in Akron, residing there & in Barberton.Norman...

On May 20, 2021, Michael P. Stegina, Sr. went to join the love of his life, his wife Gail, in heaven.  He left behind a loving family who will miss him very much.  He left a legacy of three children: Sandra McNatt, Carrie Smith and Michael Stegina Jr., their spouses: Kyle McNatt, Larisa Stegina and Scott Wilson, four grandchildren: Kristen...

Dixie Lee ColeMy Dear sweet Mom passed away 5/18/2021. She was 85 years old.  Born and raised in Seattle Washington, Came to AZ four years ago to stay with her daughter Leigh Anne.   We always thought mom would live to be 90! She was A fun loving person, a go getter and loved by all that knew her and that...

On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, Louis Davis Austin, affectionately known as “Tip”, died in Chandler, Arizona. After a beautiful morning walk with the love of his life, he collapsed and was not able to be revived. He was 84 years old.Tip is survived by his wife of 52 and a half years, Anna; their beloved children, sons Alexis and Daryl,...

Stephen John McIverpassed away on May 13, 2021 at the age of 71 in his hometown, Chandler, AZ.He is survived by his son, Kory Stephen McIver (Brandi McIver) of Forney, TX, his daughter, Karyn Anne McIver Hubbard (Daniel Hubbard) of Frisco, TX, his grand-daughters, Madison Hubbard, Alison Hubbard and Kali McIver, and his sister, Barbara McIver Booth (Burdette Booth) of...

Kathrine Emma BergenKat, 23, passed away on May 11th, 2021, in a motor vehicle accident.Kat is survived by her parents, Curtis and Kristi Bergen, her sweetheart Devon Larson Maffeo, and her siblings, Britt, (Kyle) Dewey, Marshall (Brittany Lynn) Bergen, Lars Bergen, Grant Bergen, Craig Bergen, and 3 nieces and  6 nephews. Kathrine is also survived by many friends and extended...

It is with great sorrow that the family of Jack Peterson announces his passing in Sun Lakes, Arizona on May 13, 2021, at the age of 80 years.  Jack had a good life filled with family, friends and memories that began in October 1940.  He was born in Marshall, MN to Hjalmer and Leona Peterson.Jack grew up in Minnesota which...

LaVonne (Vonnie) Kennealy, age 85, passed away on May 10, 2021.  She was born in Eitzen, MN and attended Caledonia High School in Caledonia, MN, graduated from Macalester College with a Bachelor’s Degree, and earned a Master’s Degree from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She was a proud Educator and Administrator in Public Education in Wisconsin and served as an Administrator in...

Daniel A. Martinezwas unexpectedly taken away from us on May 9th 2021. He was born in Canutillo, TX but Chandler is where he called home. Anyone who ever talked to him knew immediately how intelligent of a mind he possessed. In school he was always enrolled in advanced classes, from Cats to honor roll, to AP in High School. He...

Tia Kardi Kozlowskiage 17 of San Tan Valley, Arizona, passed away Thursday, May 6th 2021. She was a senior at Poston Butte High School and was dually enrolled in the cosmetology program at CAVIT. Everyone who met Tia radiated to her personality, laugh, kindness and humor. Tia loved everyone and had an open heart and mind. She was non judgmental...

Helen Marie Haggarton, 93, a longtime resident of Chandler, AZ passed away peacefully on May 3rd, 2021 in Safford AZ. Marie was born February 14th 1928 in Manilla Arkansas to Arthur Carlton and Pearlie Tucker. She moved to Chandler in 1942 with her family and attended Chandler schools. During her teen years she worked at the Chandler telephone company as...

Mrs. Anna “Floretta” Dotson (Cooley)died peacefully on April 27th 2021 in Chandler, Arizona at the age of 82.Floretta is survived by her sons Mitch, Perry, Bryan and Loren of Arizona, as well as her loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband James Thurman Dotson, of Oklahoma.Floretta was born on July 17th 1938 in Bald...

Betty Jane Hawley Tate– April 27, 1927 – April 27, 2021Betty Jane Hawley Tate, age 94, passed away peacefully with family on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Loving Hearts Group Home in Mesa, Arizona. She was born April 27, 1927 in Phoenix, Arizona at the Good Samaritan Hospital. She was a graduate of Phoenix Union High School. She was married...

Joseph Jay Aposhian, beloved son, brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed to the other side with his daughter Melinda by his side on April 22, 2021. He was born October 12, 1942 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Nida Lucille Newton and Joseph L. Aposhian.He moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1959 with his family. He later met...

Latissia (Tish) Morris, and Aden Morrispassed away on April 16thand 17th,2021, as the result of a car accident they were both involved in. In life they were inseparable, in death their love for each other is now eternal. Tish as she was affectionately known, was born May 23, 1982, in Roswell, NM. From a young age, it was obvious that...

Obituary for Sidney BurgessSidney Wheeler Burgess died April 17, in Phoenix, Arizona of congestive heart failure.  She was 82.Sidney Patricia Rosenthal was born January 11, 1939 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  She was the second of five children born to Aaron and Pat Rosenthal.  She was named after her Uncle Sid when she was born on his birthday.  She liked...

Estelle LawSeptember 20, 1927 to April 14, 2021The world lost one of its most precious human beings when Estelle “Stella” Law left us on April 14 at her home in Sun Lakes, Arizona. Stella, 93, died peacefully while holding the hand of her son Steve Law.Stella’s children Diane Putman and Steve Law were the jewels of her life.She was buried...

Charlotte Lee Strange, 83, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.  Charlotte was the daughter of Joe and Pauline Weltzheimer, born in Chandler on August 05, 1937.  She graduated from Chandler High School in 1956.She was a loving wife for 62 years to her husband Bill and was a devoted mother to her children; Sheila,...