Obituaries

Trygve Fekjan, beloved husband,was called home by our Triune God on December 7, 2022; he was 72 years young. Trygve ‘…fought the good fight … finished the race… kept the faith.’ (2 Timothy 4:7) ‘… let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us…’ (Hebrews 12:1). After many years of living with Primary Progressive Aphasia, a form of...

In loving memory ofEvelyn Brown1956–2022Evelyn M. Brown, 66, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away after a short illness, in her home with her husband by her side on November 28,2022. She was the 7th child of 8 children born to Ernst and Hildegard Uebel in Wurzburg, Germany. Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents and brother Edmund. She is survived...

Hazel “Lorene” Little, longtime resident of Chandler, AZ passed away on Monday, November 28th, 2022.  She was 94 years old.Lorene was born May 28th, 1928, in Bennington, OK and was one of 10 children to Jasper and Thelma Sanders.  As a young girl, her family moved to Chandler, Arizona where she met and married her sweetheart, William “Denton” Little, where...

Leon Arthur “Art” Tucholski, 90, a long-time resident of Chandler, Arizona, passed away peacefully in his home Thursday morning, November 10, 2022, lovingly surrounded by his wife Nancy, and daughter Janet; his two granddaughters Katie (24) and Abbey (20) were also nearby. He is preceded in death by his parents William and Felicia (Switala) Tucholski, and siblings Edwin, Eugene, Chet,...

Norman David Jones, 74, of Gilbert, AZ passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2022, and was reunited with his parents Emerson and Virgie (Payne) Jones.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Alexa V. (Power) Jones and their 7 children: Amanda (W. David) Ramer, Nathan (Karmen) Jones, Susanna (Ryan) Christensen, Rebecca (Jared) Standage, David (Amanda) Jones, Ryan...

Marianne Bealerjoined her husband Charlie in heaven on Nov 19, 2022.  She passed peacefully in her sleep at the Cassia Assisted Living Home in Gilbert Arizona.Born Jan 2, 1932, in Erie Illinois where she was raised by her aunt and lived in Illinois until she met her Charlie.  She married him in 1955 and as Charlie was a member of...

Ross Thomas Straw, 64, a long time resident of Chandler, Arizona, passed away peacefully at Parkland Memory Care on Wednesday morning, November 23, 2022. He is preceded in death by his mother, Martha (Thomas) Straw and his brother Ralph “Tre” Straw III.Ross was born on January 19, 1958, to Ralph & Martha Straw in Odessa, Texas. As a child, he...

Charles E. Brintonpassed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, 15 November 2022, after suffering a lengthy mental illness. He was 73. Charlie was born in Mesa to Van B. Brinton, Jr. and Ruth Freestone Brinton, the first of seven children. As a Boy Scout in Troop 256, Charlie enjoyed camping, backpacking and working on merit badges, ultimately earning the rank of Eagle,...

Stuart Kenneth Harrah(SKH) was born in Chicago, Illinois to Katherine and Kenneth Harrah on October 5, 1937. His sister Shirley was born in 1942. The family moved to Arizona when Stuart was 10 in an effort to help his mother find relief from her severe arthritis.Stuart graduated from West High School, Phoenix, Arizona, in 1955. He attended Phoenix College for...

Linda Ruth Parker, 64, long time resident of Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully on November 9th and has gone home to meet her parents and family members on the otherside of the veil.  She will be deeply missed by family, friends, neighbors and 25thWard members, where she faithfully served in the primary for 30 years.Linda was the first child born...

Lukas, Daniel K.Passed away in Chandler, AZ on November 11, 2022, at the age of 70 years.  Beloved son of the late Ray and Eleanore Lukas and caring brother of the late Judith Quincey. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica and nieces, Kimberly and Jennifer. Also survived by other relatives and good friends.A visitation will be held on Friday...

Mary Jane Barr, 93, passed away on November 4, 2022, at Solterra Assisted Living Center, Chandler, Arizona.  She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Jules Lucien and Estella Frances (Stella) Proskine (nee Sellers) and had an older sister, Jule Marie.  Mary Jane graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and obtained her baccalaureate from the University of Wisconsin, in...

Jim Tom Masonwas born February 28, 1933, in Sweetwater, OK the only child of Wynona Eulla Belle Heard and Giles Eugene Mason.  After spending his childhood moving often, he graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1950.  He worked for the telephone company and was a SeaBee in the Navy where he traveled to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Nova Scotia and Greenland. ...

Charles Wyatt Cook, 96, of Sun Lakes, Arizona passed away peacefully on October 23, 2022, in Mesa, Arizona.Charles was born on March 4, 1926, to Odell Jarrett Cook and Charles Wyatt Cook in Blytheville, Arkansas. He lived in the area surrounding Blytheville while growing up. He picked cotton when he was young as his family was farmers. When he was...

TRACY, Virginia Ruth, 98, passed away on October 25th at MorningStar Arcadia Assisted Living Center of Phoenix. Born in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to Hobart Lee and Ola Mabel Masters, Virginia was the middle child of three sisters. She had an older sister Hazel and a baby sister Naomi. Virginia, commonly known as Jinny, attended Danville Elementary School and graduated from...

Gladys B. Galvanonipassed peacefully at 99 years young in Chandler, AZ. She independently walked stairs and lived on her own until her final month of life. Gladys’s love and life purpose was dedicated to her family and church.Together with her beloved predeceased spouse of 67 years, Aldo Galvanoni, Gladys lived in NJ, NY, KY, VA, MI, OH and AZ. They...

Larry Arthur Baer, 90 of Gilbert AZ, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2022. He was born on April 29, 1932, in Bronx, NY, son of the late Michael and Jean (Meyers) Baer. He is preceded in death by his wife Margaret (Vincoli) Baer and son Bradford K. Baer. He served his country in the US Navy during the Korean...

Edna Everett Hall DavisOur beloved Grandma Eggnog passed away October 20 at age 94. She was born to Edward and Carrie Hall in Chandler. She graduated Chandler High School in 1945 and entered Arizona State College as a Bulldog that fall. After graduation in 1951, she began her long career as a teacher, teaching in Wilcox, Gilbert, Tucson and Phoenix....

Socorro Elisa “Elsie” Valdez, 83, of Chandler, AZ passed away peacefully at home with loved ones by her side.  Elsie was born in Tucson, AZ on January 13, 1939, to Pete and Antonia Chacon (Olea).  She was the oldest daughter and a second mother to her younger siblings.  Shortly after moving to Chandler, she met her future husband, Joe Valdez,...