Obituaries
Alice Laree Dudding
Oct 4, 2024
Alice Laree Dudding, a native of Arizona, passed away at the age of 89 on October 4, 2024. She was born on May 14, 1935, in Chandler, AZ to John and Pauline Openshaw.
Laree was raised in Chandler where she graduated from Chandler High in 1953, She then attended Secretarial School and BYU. Shortly thereafter she married E. Darr Dudding in...
Irva Lucille Whipple
Oct 3, 2024
Irva Lucille Whipple, 87, of Tempe, AZ passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024 with her children gathered around her. She was born in Jerome, AZ to Earl Houston Reeves and Goldie Jewel Johnston Reeves, July 7, 1937. At an early age she moved to Show Low, AZ where she remained until she moved to Phoenix to attend Lamson Business...
Thea Stephanie Vodegel (Sante)
Oct 2, 2024
Thea Stephanie Vodegel (Santé)
Thea Stephanie Vodegel passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024. Thea was born in the city of Watampone on the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia on May 5, 1929. Thea was the sixth of seven children born to Pierre Theodore Santé and Emma Vos. As a young girl, Thea and her family endured the Japanese occupation of Indonesia...
Michael Vukmir Jr.
Sep 30, 2024
Michael Vukmir Jr, 71, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away September 30, 2024, with his wife and daughter by his side. Born August 14, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, to Michailo Vukmir and Irmgard Schlette, he was one of 11 children they shared. He spent the early part of his life in the Chicagoland area. While there he worked as a manager...
Mary Ann Glassman
Sep 27, 2024
Mary Ann Glassman, age 72, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2024. Born on March 25, 1952 in Chicago to Jacob and Mary Puhl, she grew up with a deep appreciation for life, love, and all things joyful - alongside her older brother Jim, older sister Karren, and a number too high to count of dear aunts, uncles and cousins.
She...
Nadine Soza Lopez
Sep 27, 2024
Nadine Soza Lopez, 91 years of age, passed away on Friday, September 27th, 2024.
She was a native of Arizona, born on December 7th, 1932 and raised in Chandler, AZ in Maricopa County.
Her parents were Jose’ Federico Soza and Clara Sanchez.
She was married to Albert L. Lopez until his death in May of 1994. Nadine lived in their family home on...
Dorothy Jean Cantrell Griffith
Sep 27, 2024
Dorothy Jean Cantrell Griffith, a native of Arizona, passed away at home at age 92 on September 27, 2024. Jean was born June 25, 1932 in Tempe as the only child of Dorothy and Harvey Cantrell.
Jean was raised in Tempe, graduated from Tempe High in 1950 and married Daniel Dean Griffith of Chandler shortly thereafter. Jean and Dean are the...
Colleen Schroeck
Sep 24, 2024
Mrs. Colleen Schroeck, 97, passed on September 24, 2024. Born November 17, 1926 in West Virginia. Mrs. Schroeck was the daughter of the late Reba and Julius Wendell.
She was very involved in theater, loving singing and dancing in grade school. She had one sister, Delores Fox with whom she was very close. She lived an adventurous life of travel and...
Thomas Patrick Alexander
Sep 24, 2024
Thomas Patrick Alexander, aged 50, passed away on September 24, 2024, in Chandler, AZ. Born on March 28, 1974, Tom grew up in Mesa and was a graduate of Dobson High School. He obtained his bachelor’s degree at the University of Arizona in 1997 and was a proud Wildcat through and through.
Tom leaves behind his beloved wife of 25 years,...
Michael Hathaway
Sep 21, 2024
Michael Hathaway, age 73, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at home on September 21, 2024. Born November 18, 1950, in Jackson, Michigan to John and Phyllis (Hummel) Hathaway, Mike grew up in Adrian, Michigan where he developed a love for water skiing at Devil’s Lake, riding go-carts with his brothers in the Irish Hills, and working on...
Karen Martin
Sep 20, 2024
Karen Martin, born in Fullerton, California to Bill and Doretha Crabill, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, September 20th, as she sang her way into heaven. Karen’s life was a beautiful testament to strength, love, and determination.
From an early age, Karen found joy in the simple pleasures of life, including her deep love for the beach, her talent for sewing...
Esperanza Cordes
Sep 16, 2024
Esperanza Cordes- Espe- Mom- Grandma- Great Grandma- her life, her legacy and the details to celebrate her beautiful and fulfilling life:
It is with great sadness and much love that we say goodbye to our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Esperanza Cordes (87) of Chandler, left this earth peacefully on September 16, 2024 surrounded by her devoted family.
Esperanza was the 5th...
Donald Hill Powell
Sep 13, 2024
Donald Hill Powell, known to many as Don, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on November 19, 1944, in Alabama, Don was preceded in death by his parents, Pauline and Earnest Powell; his beloved sisters, Evanda Alexander, Rita Smith and Marianne Collins; and most recently by his niece, Darlene Collins.
He is survived by...
Mary Jo Fralia
Sep 10, 2024
Mary Jo Fralia, age 88 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away from Alzheimer’s peacefully in her son’s home on September 10, 2024 with her son Ron, Daughter-in-Law Gina, daughter Dianne and youngest grandson Dan by her side. Mary Jo maintained her strength and grace through to the end. She was a strong private lady, full of faith, love and joy. Mary...
Edward Stahl
Sep 8, 2024
Ed Stahl passed away September 8, 2024 in Tempe, AZ at the age of 87. He was born in North Dakota on June 1, 1937.
He is preceded in death by his parents Joe and Ealda; his brothers Junior and Bob and his beloved wife, Kathy.
He is survived by his son Mark (wife Anne); daughter Denise (husband Tom); grandchildren Tracie, Derek...
Michelle Ann Yochim
Sep 6, 2024
Michelle entered the world on November 5, 1956 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. She was the fourth child, born after Kenneth, Susan (Hickman), and William, and before Joseph. The siblings were very close, and always treated Michelle as the baby.
Michelle traveled the world, courtesy of her father’s employer, the United States Army. One of her stations was in the city...
Daniel Cliff Davis
Sep 1, 2024
Daniel Cliff Davis passed at 4:40pm on September 1, 2024 at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona surrounded by his loved ones. He was 53 years old. Daniel was born on Friday, February 19, 1971 in Ankeny, IA to his parents Daniel Davis and Mary (McCarl) Davis.Daniel was a union pipefitter with the local 469. He took pride in...
Michelle C. Hernandez
Aug 30, 2024
Michelle C. Hernandez, age 52 from Chandler, Arizona passed away on Friday, August 30th, 2024. She was a graduate of Chandler High School and worked in the medical administration industry for most of her life. She enjoyed spending time with her family, swimming with her grandkids, great nephews and nieces. Her favorite things to do were casino runs, going to...
Brandon Scott Evans
Aug 29, 2024
Our beloved Brandon Scott Evans, 32 years old, of Chandler, AZ, passed away August 29th 2024. Born April 10th, 1992, to Tammy and Troy Evans, Brandon was a kind, intelligent, loving, big hearted person who was always willing to be there for anyone . Brandon loved spending his time with his son Jackson, his family and his friends, swimming with...
Carol B. McCallum
Aug 22, 2024
Carol B. McCallum, 81, Resident of Robson Community, Sun Lakes, AZ passed away surrounded by her family on August 22, 2024.
Born in Riverside, CA on April 28, 1943 to Brooks and Abbie Dickey.
Carol attended Ramona High School in Riverside, CA where she was involved in Chorus and dance. She graduated in 1961.
Carol married Jim right out of high school and...
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