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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

Frank (Francis) MooreFrank (Francis) Joseph Moore, of Tempe, Arizona, died Wednesday, September 21, 2022, after suffering a medical emergency at home. He was 62 years old.He was born May 23, 1960, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the first son of Loretta A. Moore and Richard A. Moore, Sr.Frank grew up in Michigan (Allen Park and Trenton). He graduated from Trenton High School...

Susan Marie Derrwent to “be with the Lord” on October 15th, 2022, while residing at Sunrise of Chandler Senior Living.  She was 98 years old!Susan loved God, country and family; most of all she loved God.  She was a devout Christian and church attendee all her life and until the last few years, she attended Arizona Community Church.A member of...

Martha Mary Paulsonof Chandler, Arizona passed away on October 21, 2022, at home with her husband.  She was born June 9, 1936, to Arthur C. McGee Sr. and Virginia (Rounds) McGee in Royal Oak, Michigan.  Martha had a way of interacting with others that left each of them happy to have met her, some even going so far as calling...

David (Dave) E. Von Terschpassed away peacefully on October 5, 2022, following an extended battle with Parkinson’s. Dave was born October 5, 1950, in Sioux City, Iowa and was one of eight children. Dave was preceded by the love of his life Jean (Jeannie), twin sister Sally and two sisters Joan and Angie. Dave is survived by his two daughters,...

David Eugene Dudding, 67, of Gilbert, Arizona, passed away from a short battle of cancer on September 28, 2022. He was born to Darr and Laree Dudding on August 7, 1955 in Chandler, AZ. He is survived by his daughters, Jessica McGuire and Melissa Parise; his grandsons Trevor McGuire, Noah McGuire, Ryder McGuire, and Luca Parise; Granddaughter Charlotte McGuire; sisters...

Cathy Lois Brewer Starr, 70, of Arizona City, Az, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2022, with loved one’s by her side. Cathy was born on November 23,1951 to Clarence and Arevia Brewer in Casa Grande, Az. She was one out of five siblings. She met and married her husband David Starr of 54 years in Maricopa, Arizona. Cathy was...

It is with great sadness the family of Ida Rodriguez announces her passing on September 29, 2022.Ida was born December 20, 1944, to Hamed and Nezema George in Bainville Montana. She attended school in Harlem Montana graduating in 1962. She married John Monroe having two children: Rhonda and Kelly. Ida went to beauty school in Clinton Iowa, once she graduated,...

Chandler, AZ –Frances Mae Salamone Nelson, daughter of Philip and Mary Linarys Salamone, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2022, surrounded by her loving family and cat, Precious. Up until her passing, she was the energizer bunny, a true fireball with a mind as sharp as a tack and a quick wit. She was steadfast in her Catholic faith throughout...