Obituaries

Bonita “Bonnie” Louise Pfeiffer, 75, of Mesa Arizona was born on October 15, 1946 in upstate NY to Floyd and Kathleen Rose. Her family eventually moved to Arizona where she met the love of her life, Joe, at a bus station. It was love at first sight. They were blessed with 54 years of marriage.Bonnie was an amazing wife, mother,...

Schulonda Rochelle Elliswas born on November 23rd, 1971, to Barbara Ann and Jerry Finnerson both of Chandler Arizona.  She was raised and cared for by her mother and Grandmother Earlene Wilson.  Earlene was her joy, and she would always find time to spend with her Grandmother.  She enjoyed just sharing stories of the family, making sure she was comfortable and...

Donald Grover Baldwin, age 96, of Sun Lakes, Arizona and former resident of Oakes, North Dakota passed away peacefully in his own home on Monday January 10, 2022.Donald was born in Ludden, North Dakota on August 4, 1925 to parents Grover and Esther (Schroeder) Baldwin.  He was raised on a farm and attended a small rural K-8thgrade one room schoolhouse...

Gail Robert Eriksonwent to his  Heavenly home on December 20, 2020. Gail was born September 27, 1959 in Sargent, NE to David and Ida Marie (Benda) Erikson. One of five brothers born to the Erikson family.After high school, he attended welding school and was a welder for many years. He also was a Pastor, and started his own  outreach ministry...

JILL “SUGAR” HICKEYFebruary 5, 1973 – January 8, 2022OBITUARYIt is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jill “Sugar” Hickey.  Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother (“Sugar”) passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the age of 48.  Jill courageously battled a chronic health condition for over 10 years and is now finally at peace in Heaven.Jill...

Donna Ann Brown-Adeyemipassed away on the morning of January 13, 2022. She was born on December 24, 1958, in Casa Grande, Arizona. She was 63 years old and lived a fulfilling life. She was raised in Phoenix, Arizona by Ava Stapleton and the late Lloyd Brown. Donna attended Trevor Brown High School and finished her Associates Degree in Science at...

Maxine Marie Madsen (Whatley), also known as Mickey, went home with Jesus in Chandler, Arizona on December 29th, 2021, at the age of 95, two days before her 96th birthday.She was born on December 31st, 1925 in Peterson, Iowa, to her parents, Soren and Emma Madsen.  She was the youngest of two older sisters, Vernita and Ruth.  Later they all...

Robert A. InmanRobert Allen Inman, age 79 of Chandler, Arizona, a devoted and loving father, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was a Korean veteran and was proud to serve his country. He loved living in Arizona and made it his home with his family when he moved from Chicago. He loved traveling, and...

Marilou Ballard RandallOur beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma, Marilou Ballard Randall, 73, of Chandler passed away, Jan 9, 2022, surrounded by her loving family, in Chandler, AZ.Marilou was born to James Lavan and Maxine Hirschi Ballard, on August 28, 1948, in Hurricane, UT, and was later joined by siblings; Patricia, Jimmy, and Lois. She was raised on a...

Adrien A. Andreozzi58 passed away 10 Dec 2021. Loved son, brother, and devoted Pittsburgh Steeler fan. A Marine Corps veteran surrounded by an Air Force family, he held his own with strength and humor. Born at Andrews AFB, MD he went on to a lifelong love of fitness and law enforcement. A graduate of Mira Loma High in Sacramento and...

Rebecca (Becky) Taylor Tramundanas, age 60, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021.  Becky was born on December 13, 1961, in Dallas, Texas, to Stanley K. Taylor and Joanne C. Taylor.Becky was raised in Dallas, TX, attending elementary and high school there, except her sophomore year which was spent in Laie, HI, where she attended Kahuku High...

Bennie John Bua obituary was written Dec. 26, 2021Bennie John Bua, 62, died December 22 of Covid-19 in Chandler Regional Hospital. He was born in Tucson, AZ April 12, 1959, to Tony and Cathy Bua.He graduated from Chandler High in 1977 and earned his B.A. from ASU in 1981.Bennie was known far and wide for his role in the family...

James Edward Emersonb. July 17, 1947; Lansing, MI – d. November 10, 2021; Mesa, AZJim was born and raised in Lansing, MI, and attended East Lansing High School, graduating in 1965. He then attended Michigan State University, graduating as a proud MSU Spartan, “Go Green!”After graduation, Jim worked for the State of Michigan, Department of Natural Resources as a Game...

Patricia R. RoodMy beautiful and loving wife, the love of my life, my world, and mother or our children, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021. We were married for 63 wonderful years and had 3 children: Bill, Kathy, and Rob, 12 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. She was born in Greeneville, TN, May 31, 1937, to Joe and Thelma Brumley (Solomon)...

On Friday, December 10, 2021, Richard “Dick” Allen Nelsen, passed away at the age of 87.Dick was a lover of all thing’s sports and an avid Hawkeye fan who was willing to break out in the Hawkeye fight song anytime.  Dick and Kay moved from Scottsdale to Sun Lakes in 1994 where he spent the past 27 years.Dick was an...

Obituary of Michael G. Wilmoth & his wife, Andrena A. Willmoth, “Mike & Andie”Mike went to live his eternal life on November 30, 2021, and Andie on December 17, 2021. Mike is preceded in death by his father Gerald Wilmoth and brother William “Dennis” Wilmoth. Andie is preceded in death by her father Cipriano Agujar, mother Antonia Agujar, and brother,...

The family of Thomas Francis Harrington is saddened to announce his unexpected passing on December 1, 2021, at the age of 84 years. He resided with his wife, Nancy, of 64 years in Sun Lakes, AZ, at the time of his death. Thomas is survived by many generations of loving family members, including his wife, three adult children, eleven grandchildren,...

Ernest (Ernie) Karkulapassed away peacefully Tuesday, December 7that the age of 97.Ernie was born on May 2nd, 1924 in Mercedes Texas during the challenging time of our nation’s Great Depression. He was lucky enough to be part of a large family and had 9 siblings. His family relocated from Texas to Arizona when he was very young, and he spent...

Robert Raymond Vidra, known as “Bob” to all family and friends, passed away on December 12, 2021.  Bob was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 24, 1936, to Alex and Mary Vidra. He joined the US Army in 1956 and married his loving wife, Shirley (nee Molda) on January 28, 1961.  They shared 51 wonderful years of marriage, until Shirley’s...

Shirley Leonard Swaim, 88, of Chandler, AZ, died December 1, 2021. Born on January 15, 1933, Shirley was the eldest of seven children born to Percy and Vera Lynch Leonard of Greensboro, North Carolina. Shirley graduated with a bachelor’s degree in music (Double Bass) from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Shirley played bass for various symphony orchestras in North...