Obituaries

Monte Alan Nevitt, Jr.passed away at the age of 38 on August 31, 2019, at Banner Desert Hospital from cardiac arrest.  Alan was born in Mesa on April 29, 1981. He went to school in Prescott and Queen Creek, graduating from QCHS in 2000, after serving as student body president and participating in sports, scouts, and 4H. He served an...

Vicky Ann Mason (Wilkinson)was born on October 7, 1959 at the Southside Hospital in Mesa, AZ.  She passed away at age 59 on August 26, 2019 at her residence in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Vicky was the daughter of Harry & Shirley Wilkinson of Chandler, AZ.  Shirley passed in January of this year.  Vicky is also survived by her older sister,...

Jean was born on April 17, 1942 to Martin and Peggy McGuinn.  Jean had an older brother, John, a younger sister, Marge (deceased) and a baby brother, Marty.  She was raised on the south side of Chicago going to Little Flower Grade School, Mercy High School and finished her education at South Chicago Hospital on the way to becoming a...

On the morning of August 27thHortensia Baldenegro lost her battle with Alzheimer’s at the age of 83 in her home in Chandler. With always impeccable timing, her roots ever thriving, she was able to release her fight in the utmost peace and grace. She is strong and whole again in every aspect possible. Her legacy will live strong by all...

Paul Parrillopassed away unexpectedly on August 25th, 2019 at the age of 46.Paul was born April 18th, 1973 in Encino California to Victor and Karen Parrillo. He graduated from Simi Valley High School in 1991. On October 11, 2010 he married his wife Crystal Parrillo. Paul is also survived by his brother Chris Parrillo & his sister Sherry Thomas. He...

It is with great sadness that the family of Beverly J. McCook announces her passing on August 12, 2019 at the age of 85.  Beverly will be lovingly remembered by her children Sarah, Chris, and Michael and two grandchildren Travis and Sadie.Beverly began her journey in Massachusetts with stops in California, Virginia, Illinois, and Arizona, as her father worked for...

Robert Barclay Dulaney, 12/8/1930 – 8/21/2019Bob was a survivor and a man of quick wit that enjoyed making people laugh.  He almost died at 19 when hit by a drunk driver as he was Christmas caroling with his youth group.  It was predicted that he would never walk again if he survived.  Against all odds and with over 50 surgeries,...

Joe Vance Andersen, age 81, died Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at his home in Mesa, Arizona, after battling cancer for 3 years.Joe was born on May 20, 1938, in Mesa, Arizona to Thomas and Marva Andersen.  He was the fifth of their ten children.Joe farmed wheat and alfalfa with his Dad on their farm in Chandler, Arizona. He lettered in...

Kirk, Lt/Col Leland R. Kirk, USAF Ret.Colonel Kirk was born in Yakima, Washington on 30 May 1928 to Robert and Martha Mae (Stephens) Kirk. His childhood dream was to become a pilot so he picked fruit in the orchards to pay for flying lessons. His mother was his first passenger in a piper aircraft. At the age of 17 he...

Harry W. HerronLoving Husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, father-in-law, beloved uncle to many and a World War II Veteran.Born October 9, 1920 in Noblesville, Indiana, to Wallace & Margaret Herron.  After marrying, he joined the Army, serving time in Burma, India, as a medic and first-Sargent.  His life work was with Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, first as a tractor tire...

Chris Michael Layden, 77 years of age of Chandler, Arizona passed away on August 14, 2019, at his home in Chandler, Arizona from lung cancer.  He is survived by his loving wife of the home, Karen Layden.  He is also survived by his children from Michigan  Robert Michael Layden (Kathleen Mary),  daughter, Robin Marie, granddaughter Camile Molina.  He was proceeded...

William (Bill) Albert Meadpassed away peacefully in his sleep on August 8th from complications of diabetes and dementia.  He leaves behind his wife of 60 years(Neda), three daughters, two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a brother-in-law and several nieces and nephews. Bill was a member of the Cottonwood Tennis Club for 25 years and loved to play and later in his life...

William (Bud) Millironwas born June 10, 1924 on the Indian reservation in Salamanca NY to James Leroy and Edna (nee McManigle) Milliron.  Bud was the eldest of 3 brothers and had 3 sisters. The family moved to Buffalo NY and his father worked for Bethlehem Steel.   During the Great Depression Bud went to work and served in the Civilian Conservation...

Doris A. Frostof Chandler Heights, AZ. Age: 96 yrs. 11 months Doris was born on Sept. 6th, 1922 In Appleton, WI. The daughter of Edward and Flowella (Hoffman) Femal. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and loved by all who came to know her. Her son Robert was her fulltime caregiver and was with her when she passed away...

Deborah (Debby) Jean Jampsa, (nee Walsh) age 59, passed away July 29th, 2019. Formerly of Riverview, MI, a long time resident of Chandler, AZ. Preceded in death by her father Peter J. Walsh, her sister Mary Jo Smith, and brothers Thomas John Walsh and Douglas Patrick Walsh. Survived by her loving husband Kerry Jampsa, mother Martha Walsh, and her three...

Nancy Musick Cottrellwas born on May 14, 1934 and passed on June 5, 2019. She was surrounded by her loving and adoring family. She was born in Edgar, Nebraska to Milan Arthur and Cora Shuck Musick. Her family moved to Washington state in 1936, where her brother Larry, sister Cheryl, and youngest brother Michael joined the family. They settled in...

Mardee Ann Brown (Risser), 80, passed away July 21, 2019 at Copper Creek Inn Memory Care in Chandler, AZ, where she had been a resident for the last 6 ½ years.She was born July 9, 1939 in Peoria, IL to E.C. “Pete” and Helen (Pitts) Risser.  She was raised with her sister in Peoria and graduated from Peoria “Central” High...

Charles J. Mortellaropassed away on July 24, 2019 at the age of 87. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Florence. He is survived by his sons Joe and Tom and son-in-law Steve Jones. He was pre-deceased by his daughter Pattie Jones and son Bill. He is also survived by three granddaughters Wendy, Gaby and Kayla and...

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Karen Sue Compton (Haas) on Saturday, July 20th, 2019, at the age of 61, in Mesa, AZ. Karen was born the middle child of ten siblings in Orange County, CA on October 23, 1957. Karen loved her family and was known for her kind and compassionate spirit, especially...

Richard Keith Smith, loving father, grandfather, nephew, uncle and friend, passed away unexpectedly on July 8th, 2019.Rick was born December 30th, 1955 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was the youngest of three children born to Joyce Miller and Jim Smith. He grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona where he later started his family and raised his four daughters. Rick had an entrepreneur...