Obituaries

Priscilla “Percy” Granado, age 72, passed away peacefully on October 21st, 2019 following a valiant battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Priscilla was born March 13, 1947 in Chandler, Arizona and is preceded in death by her parents Felipe and Sarah Rael Baldenegro, as well as her brother Richard Rael.Priscilla was a woman of faith, love and kindness. She was full of...

September 13th 1967 – October 19th 2019Dave, 52, is survived by his wife Lupe Bentley, his parents Bill and Shirley Bentley, and his two children Calvin Bentley and Erica Wilson.Dave owned and operated his own company, Dave’s Fab Shop from his own backyard – the same backyard where he married Lupe in 2001. Dave will always be remembered for being...

Stephanie Serrano, 65, of Chandler, Ariz., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Oct. 17, 2019. She fought a courageous battle with breast cancer for more than six years. She was born in Mesa, Ariz., on July 15, 1954, to parents Evangeline (Eva) Felix Serrano and Ernie Serrano. She graduated from Seton Catholic High School in 1972 and was...

OBITUARYMICHAEL P. CORCORAN SR. VETERANMichael P. Corcoran Sr., 84, passed away on September 28 in Chandler Regional Hospital in Arizona after a brief illness. Michael was born March 28, 1935 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey to the late Michael J, and Nancy Corcoran of Parsippany, New Jersey. His only sibling, the late Reverend Barry Corcoran, a Catholic Missionary who served...

JoAnn F. Sind, 82 – Long-time resident of the Detroit, MI area, entered eternal life October 18, 2019, at The Enclave of Gilbert, AZ.JoAnn was born March 18, 1937, in Youngstown, OH to Francis and Mary (Ranke) O’Connor.  On August 26, 1961, she married William J. Sind, Jr. A graduate of Madonna College, she taught grade school in the Archdiocese...

Samuel Gordon Stout, 85, of Chandler, AZ, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Friday evening, October 11that the Hospice of the Valley Dobson Home, following a 10-day hospital stay.  A Celebration of Life will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, October 27that Alma School Road Church of Christ, 445 N. Alma School Road, Chandler, with Keith Shepherd officiating.  Family visitation will follow...

Sandra K. Palmer, 76 of Queen Creek, Arizona, formerly of Hiawatha, Iowa went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 9, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center, Gilbert Arizona. Her remains were cremated and there will be a private graveside service at a later date.Sandy was born Aug. 11, 1943 in Hampton, IA, daughter of Donna M. Pfaltzgraff....

Barbara Jill Presler, Ed.D.September 30, 1944 (Chicago, Illinois)—August 30, 2019 (Mesa, Arizona) Bobbie Jill Presler was born at the Grant Hospital in Chicago, Illinois to Muriel Lenore (Bamberger) Cerkel and Mitchell William Cerkel on September 30, 1944. She went to a state funded nursery school, then attended Von Humboldt Elementary School in Chicago. When she was seven years old, her...

William F. (Bill) Waterspassed away September 22, 2019 in Chandler, Arizona after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.A memorial service will be held in the chapel at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, Sun Lakes, Arizona, on Saturday, September 28, at 1:30 p.m. Bueler Mortuary, Chandler, is handling arrangements.Bill was born to Leo and Dorothy Wells Waters in 1944 in Anniston,...

Steven A. Thrash, 64, of Chandler, Arizona passed away on August 1, 2019 after a prolonged battle with prostate cancer.  Steve was born in Lafayette, Indiana and during his lifetime lived in many different places including Indiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, Alabama, Maryland, Virginia, California, Texas and Arizona.  His heart always remained in Maryland where he spent most of his...

Jimmy Earl Joneswas born on February 29th 1944 in Henderson, TX, to his loving mother (Christine Jones) and father (Jimmy T. Jones). Jimmy Jones relocated with his family as a teenager to Arizona around 1958 which he attended Westwood High School alongside his two brothers Sunny Jones and Joe Jones. Jimmy E. Jones branched off to start a family of...

Allen Duane Whitewas born in Hobart, OK on November 6, 1939 to Blaine and Mary White. He was the second son born to Blaine and Mary.  Blaine and Mary were farmers and lived close by Mary’s parents who were also farmers.  Soon after he was born, WWII began and times were hard.  Allen’s sister, Lynell was born in 1942 and...

Harold (Hal) Taylor Qualls, 76 of Chandler, Arizona passed from this life Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at the Chandler Regional Hospital in Chandler, Arizona. Hal was born on Tuesday, December 29, 1942. He was the son of the late Harvey L. and Dimple L. Qualls. He was a member of the Chandler Church of Christ in Chandler, Arizona, and was...

Catherine Cecelia (Winderlin) BenderDecember 30, 1925 – September 15, 2019Catherine Cecelia Bender, 93, of Chandler, AZ and formerly of Garden City, KS, died peacefully surrounded by all six of her kids at her bedside at Desert Oasis Chandler Group Home on Sunday, September 15, 2019.Catherine was born on December 30, 1925 to James and Rachel (Connor) Winderlin in Scott City,...

Joseph Agnello, age 84, passed away surrounded by family at his home in San Tan Valley, Arizona on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.  Joe was born on July 15, 1935 to Angelo and Lena (Abramo) Agnello.  He was raised with his five sisters in Brooklyn, NY.  He joined the navy at the age of 17 and served for four years as...

Jimmy (Jim) Delbert Parrish, 84, of Chandler, Arizona went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 9, 2019 after some months of declining health, with his loving wife Nancy, by his side.Jim is survived by his wife of 64 years, Nancy, son Michael (Donna) of Chandler, daughters Karen Parrish of Chandler, Shelley Morris (Tim) of Gilbert and...

Alberto Renteria Jr. (Gogo)passed away unexpectedly on September 7th, 2019 at the age of 47.Alberto was born on January 16th, 1972 in Calexico, CA to Alberto Sr and Apolonia Renteria. He is survived by his mother Apolonia Renteria, sister Jacqueline Renteria, and brother Marco Renteria. He was also married and survived by his wife Luanna Renteria, and 4 amazing kids...

Ethel Louella Klemm Johnsonwas born on December, 17 1939 in Denver, Colorado to Louella and Fred Klemm, and passed away peacefully on September 8, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona, after suffering a sudden stroke the night before.  Left to honor her memory are her husband of 52 years, Donald L. Johnson, her children, Katrina Johnson, Rebecca (Jim) Klufa, and Daryl Johnson,...

Norma L. Griffin, 85, of Chandler, AZ (formerly of Scottsdale & Mesa), passed away at Chandler Regional Hospital peacefully surrounded by her family on September 7, 2019. She was born in Anchor, IL on May 31, 1934 to George and Hazel Schleeter and married Wendell P. Griffin in 1954 and settled in Arizona in 1960.  Norma had a career of...

David Andrew Palty (Dave), 60, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on September 1, 2019.There will be a service on September 5, 2019 held at University Presbyterian Church of Tempe, Arizona at 4:00 p.m. Pastor Eric Ledermann will be officiating.  There will be a Celebration of Life in Dave’s honor held in Iowa on September 20, 2019...