Obituaries

Florence Josephine McLeanAugust 17, 1927 to March 6, 2017Florence Josephine McLean (Healy)peacefully passed away on March 6, 2017 at the age of 89 in Chandler, AZ.She was born in Chicago, Illinois, and after marriage moved to Tucson, AZ where she raised her family and received degrees from the University of Arizona. She touched the lives of countless young people throughout...

Harriet Charlene Thompson ManningNov. 14 1918 –March 8, 2017Harriet Charlene Manning passed away peacefully on March 8, 2017, in Sun Lakes, Arizona.She is survived by her son, Wayne Manning (Sharon) of Sun Lakes, daughter, Gloria Manning of Sun Lakes, 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 7 great, great-grandchildren, as well as her niece and nephews.She was preceded in death by her...

Eugene (Gene) Arthur Land, 81, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away February 16, 2017 at Serenity Hospice in Phoenix after a long illness.Private services will be held this fall at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix.Born in Prosser, Washington, to Hazel and Arthur Land, he married Mattie Ruth Land (nee Borders) in Austin, Texas, in October 1957. After a...

Kristen Ann Krajewski (Healey),Passed away on March 1st at the age of 45.Kristen is survived by her daughters Megan andEmma Krajewski, ex husband Scott Krajewskiof Chandler, Arizona.Additionally, she leaves her Mother and Father, four sisters, and their families in the Rhode Island and Massachusetts area. Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on September 9, 1971, graduated from Lincoln High School in...

JEANNIE VON TERSCHFEBRUARY 28, 1939 – MARCH 6, 2017Jeannie Von Tersch Passed Away on March 6, 2017.Jeannie was born in Tower Hill, Ill.Phoenix — Jeannie Von Tersch, a long-time resident of the Phoenix area, entered into eternal life on Monday the 6th of March at Copper Creek Inn Memory Care, Chandler, Arizona.Born February 28, 1939 in Tower Hill, Ill. to...

James M Dixon (Jim)Jim passed on March 3, 2017 at the age of 94 to join the love of his life, Peggy, already in heaven.  They married in 1942.Jim leaves four children: James preceded in death (Judy), Peggy Seitz (Bill), Bob (Kim), Susie Keck (Joe), 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren as well as many loving nieces, nephews...

Deborah Susan Powell6/3/1956 – 3/3/2017Loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend-Loved by all. Devoted Nurse, who worked in the healthcare field for over 30 years.Survived by Spouse: Scott Powell, Son: Nick Powell, Sisters: Gloria Simmons and Donna Thompson and many nieces and nephews and more. She will be dearly missed by everyone.

Anita Valenzuela Beanof Mesa, Arizona (formerly of Oxnard, California), was born in Queen Creek, Arizona on July 26, 1932 to Ramon and Rafaela Valenzuela, and passed away on February 24, 2017, with her family by her side.Anita is survived by her children Mary Carmen Rutherford (Wayne) of Chandler, Arizona, George Camacho of Mesa, Arizona, Stella Willmes (Al) of Mesa, Arizona,...

WONTOR, EDWARD M.  (Ed)89, passed away peacefully at his home in Sun Lakes, Arizona on February 27, 2017.  Ed was born on December 12, 1927 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Michael and Anna Firek Wator.  He was the youngest of four brothers and he attended grade school and high school in northeast Minneapolis.  After high school, he joined the Army and...

Mary Beth Wiltbank (Sheering)of Green Valley AZ passed away on Feb 27, 2017 in Tucson AZ. She was born in Uniontown PA to Orval and Mildred (Knight) Sheering.Beth moved to Tucson as a young girl and also spent formative years in Safford AZ where she was a graduate from Safford High. She attended the University of Arizona and met George...

Howard Arthur Barrettpassed away peacefully on March 1st, 2017 after a brief illness.  He is survived by his companion, Jacqueline Hicks, his son, HB Barrett of Stewart, FL, and daughter Nancy Freeman of Durham, NC, and former wife, Frances Barrett also of Durham, NC.  Howard was born on October 16, 1926, the second of four sons born to Silas Earl...

ObituaryChristopherGabrielV.Jones was 26 when he passed away on February 23, 2017. Christopher was born on October 3,1990 in Tempe, Arizona. He grew up in Chandler and Guadalupe. He went to Chandler High School, he finished through the 11thgrade. He loved playing basketball and had an outgoing personality. He liked hanging out with lots of different people. He also attended Grace...

Bruce Brown Beecroftpassed away on Feb. 25th, 2017. Loving husband of Jill for 45 years. Father of 1 son, Brandon and 3 daughters, Alisa Harris, Mindy Richards and Stacy Cox. Grandfather to 15 adored and cherished grandchildren. He was born in San Luis Potosí, Mexico to Beth and William Beecroft.Bruce worked in mining engineering. His job took him to projects...

Barry H. Webber, 82, passed away peacefully at home on February 8 2017. Loving husband of Noreen for 52 years, father of 5 sons Barry Jr. Kenneth & Mark of Hot Springs Arkansas, Michael of Nashville Tennessee & Roger of Seattle Washington. He was born in El Paso Texas to Mabel E Brennan & George F Webber.  Barry graduated from...

Marie Luke Despainpassed away February 16, 2017. She was born on April 3, 1944 to Bill and Frances Luke.  Marie grew up in Tucson, AZ and was a lifelong UofA fan.  She earned her degree in elementary education. Marie was happily married to Dale Despain for 51 years and raised their family in Tempe, AZ.  The joys of her life...

Forrest Gale Tate,90, passed away peacefully February 13, 2017 at his home in Chandler, AZ surrounded by family and friends, ready to meet his Father in Heaven or as he would often say “ready to go to the big car auction in the sky”.Forrest was born in Chandler October 28, 1926 to Charles and Lesbia Tate, the youngest of 5...

Matthew Francis Burazin, 91, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2017 from congestive heart failure. He was born in St. Francis, Wisconsin on October 25, 1925, the oldest of four children of immigrant parents from Croatia. Croatian was his first language. Matt’s dad played the concertina. A quick learner, young Matt became proficient playing the concertina. He was drafted into...

Maevis E. Ferency,87, of Sun Lakes, AZ departed this life on Friday, February 10th, 2017 surrounded by her three children, two of her sisters and other loving family members.Born Maevis Beaudette in St. Andrews West, Ontario, Canada during the depression, she grew up in a family of 4 sisters and 2 loving parents, Charles and Diana Beaudette.As a child, she...

Donna Dean Ellsworth-Bolen, an Arizona native for 90 years, passed away Monday, February 7, 2017. She was born on March 20, 1926, the youngest of 10 children, to John Reo and Zumala Larson, in Mesa, Arizona.  She was raised in Mesa until she moved to Chandler when she was 14. Donna graduated from Chandler High School. It is there where...

Ronald N. Legge, 67 of Phoenix, AZ“Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, and danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings.”Ronald N. Legge, scientist, inventor, educator, husband, brother, uncle, and friend passed this life to the next on February 9th, 2017.  Ron will be greatly missed by all who knew him as the man who made all of our...