Obituaries

Alice Marie Kemmeries, 92, of Sun Lakes, AZ passed away on June 19, 2021 in Rimrock, AZ. She was born to Chester and Mary Elizabeth (Novak) Ridgeway on February 13, 1929. When she was eight years old, she and her family moved to Tucson, AZ. She attended grade school at Government Heights School in South Tucson and graduated high school...

In Loving MemoryAndrew Allen Richardson4/29/1988 ~ 6/19/2021Andy Richardson(33) died unexpectedly on June 19, 2021, from an accidental fall at his home in Chandler, AZ.  He was born in Merriam, KS to Mark and Jill (Spruill) Richardson of Reno, NV on April 29, 1988.Andy grew up in Petaluma, CA, where he was active in Boy Scouts, attaining the rank of Eagle...

Judith Boddiewas born Judith Zachery (Judy) on August 24, 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born to parents Charles & Eloise Zachery. Along with her sister, Judy went to John Addams High School. She later went to Kent State University. After college she married Tyrone Boddie. Judy became a mailroom manager at University hospitals. She later became a Pharmacy Technician....

On Sunday, June 13, 2021, Lynne Sandra Weber Greenspan passed away at the age of 77.Born in Newark, NJ to Gustave and Edna Weber. She studied the English Language at Shelton & Nyack Missionary Colleges and taught Grammar School in Ringwood NJ until she decided to start a family. Lynne spent time volunteering for the Blind and Pilot Club always...

Joseph Theodore Kowalczyk, age 40 of Chandler, AZ was suddenly called home to be with our Lord on 06/09/2021. Joey was born in Syracuse, NY on February 21st, 1981 to Andria and Nicholas Kowalczyk. He was the sixth of nine children. Joey had worked in building construction as a framer. He loved all things Superman, enjoyed working with his hands,...

Our beloved Father, Brother, Uncle and Grandfather Siegfried Jaroy Ezell I, better known as Sieg 62 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away, May 30, 2021.A celebration of life will be held on June 19, 2021 at Wesley United Methodist Church750 E. Southern Ave. Phoenix, AZwith a graveside service at Resthaven/Carr-Tenney Mortuary & Memorial Gardens at a later date.Sieg was born June...

Gilbert, AZ – Kim Allen  Merritt, 68, passed away Wednesday, June 9th 2021. Kim was born on May 18th, 1953, in Indianapolis, IN. Kim lived on the Westside of Indianapolis, IN until 1996 when he moved to Gilbert, AZ.He graduated from Speedway High School in 1972 where he was involved in many sports. Kim’s claim to fame was always the...

Ronald Lane BergenRonald Bergen passed away peacefully in his home June 8, 2021, at the age of 85.Ron was born March 21, 1936, in Mesa, AZ, to LaVour (Rudy) and Prilla Shill Bergen. He graduated fromOgden High School in 1954, served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Uruguay and Paraguay, and later served in...

Keith Dwain O’Donnell Sr., 79, a resident of Gilbert, AZ was surrounded by Family and close friends as he went to be with the Lord June 2 2021. His lifelong service included an Army veteran who served as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne in the early 1960s, a reserve Police Officer in Fort Worth TX, a business owner in...

The Reverend Harold Julius Teuscher, age 85, of Chandler AZ, passed away peacefully May 17, 2021, in his home after a six year battle with Leukemia. Hal, as he was known by family and friends, was born in Rock Island Illinois, April 23, 1936 to Tecumseh Julius Teuscher and Martha Louise Teuscher, nee Schenk.Reverend Teuscher was ordained in 1962 and...

Karolee E. DownsAugust 14th1939 – May 28th2021On the morning of May 28th2021 at 8:30 AM our beloved Karolee E. Downs left this world to reunite with her husband Harold Joe Downs.She was preceded by her husband Harold Joe Downs, her grandson Harold “Joey” Downs, her parents Stanley and Helen as well as her brothers Richard and Gilbert.Karolee is survived by...

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother Kim (Siefker) Boehm, 65 of Chandler, Arizona, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 surrounded by her husband and children.A Celebration of Life will be held on July 17, 2021 at the Cornerstone Church 1595 S. Alma School Rd. Chandler, AZ with a private burial in Dubuque, Iowa at a later date.Kim was born December 2,...

George Matthew Chartspassed peacefully at his home in Phoenix, Arizona on May 29th, 2021 at the age of 66.George was born in Chicago, Illinois and spent his youth in Illinois and Wisconsin. He graduated from Grayslake High School and Northern Illinois University, and also studied at the College of Lake County.As an adult, he landed in Arizona where he had...

Our deeply loved father & grandfather,  Norman Wilbert Carl was called to the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on May 22, 2021.Norman, the son of Leroy & Loretta Carl, was born on July 15, 1924 in Wheeling West Virginia.  The family moved to Northern Ohio & Norman graduated from North High School in Akron, residing there & in Barberton.Norman...

On May 20, 2021, Michael P. Stegina, Sr. went to join the love of his life, his wife Gail, in heaven.  He left behind a loving family who will miss him very much.  He left a legacy of three children: Sandra McNatt, Carrie Smith and Michael Stegina Jr., their spouses: Kyle McNatt, Larisa Stegina and Scott Wilson, four grandchildren: Kristen...

Dixie Lee ColeMy Dear sweet Mom passed away 5/18/2021. She was 85 years old.  Born and raised in Seattle Washington, Came to AZ four years ago to stay with her daughter Leigh Anne.   We always thought mom would live to be 90! She was A fun loving person, a go getter and loved by all that knew her and that...

On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, Louis Davis Austin, affectionately known as “Tip”, died in Chandler, Arizona. After a beautiful morning walk with the love of his life, he collapsed and was not able to be revived. He was 84 years old.Tip is survived by his wife of 52 and a half years, Anna; their beloved children, sons Alexis and Daryl,...

Stephen John McIverpassed away on May 13, 2021 at the age of 71 in his hometown, Chandler, AZ.He is survived by his son, Kory Stephen McIver (Brandi McIver) of Forney, TX, his daughter, Karyn Anne McIver Hubbard (Daniel Hubbard) of Frisco, TX, his grand-daughters, Madison Hubbard, Alison Hubbard and Kali McIver, and his sister, Barbara McIver Booth (Burdette Booth) of...

Kathrine Emma BergenKat, 23, passed away on May 11th, 2021, in a motor vehicle accident.Kat is survived by her parents, Curtis and Kristi Bergen, her sweetheart Devon Larson Maffeo, and her siblings, Britt, (Kyle) Dewey, Marshall (Brittany Lynn) Bergen, Lars Bergen, Grant Bergen, Craig Bergen, and 3 nieces and  6 nephews. Kathrine is also survived by many friends and extended...

It is with great sorrow that the family of Jack Peterson announces his passing in Sun Lakes, Arizona on May 13, 2021, at the age of 80 years.  Jack had a good life filled with family, friends and memories that began in October 1940.  He was born in Marshall, MN to Hjalmer and Leona Peterson.Jack grew up in Minnesota which...