Obituaries

Johnnye Ruth Bassham-Stephens, 86 of Chandler, AZ passed away on May, 24, 2016. Johnnye was born in Albany, TX on July 4, 1929 to John and Artha Lindley.Active in the Order of Eastern Star in Arizona for many years, Johnnye served as Worthy Matron of Tempe Chapter 18 and served in the Grand Chapter of AZ as Grand Chaplain and...

William A. Wiedbusch, 73 died Friday, September 2, 2016 at the Hospice of the Valley in Gilbert, Arizona following a lengthy illness.He leaves behind his loving wife of 53 years, Gayle and two sons Ron and Todd with their families and five wonderful grandchildren.Bill served faithfully in the Air Force for 8 years before beginning a 17 year teaching career...

Violet Marquezbegan her life journey in Wagon Mountain, New Mexico on April 21, 1925 to the parents of Alfredo Montoya & Annie Pino. Violet returned home to our Heavenly Father on September 1, 2016 at the age of 91. She was a beloved mother of 11 children and blessed with several grandchildren, great grandchildren, along with many family and friends....

Mary Aileen McKinleyof Mesa, AZ 1933-2016, born in Phil Campbell, Alabama.  Resident of California and Arizona.  Survived by children Cathy, Steve, Debra, Carles, grandchildren great-grandchildren family and friends.  Loved by all.  Services will be held Friday Sep9th at 9AM at Bueler Morturay  14 W Hulet Dr. Chandler, AZ

Robert William Ward, CMSgT USAF Retired, 96 of Mesa, Arizona, passed awaypeacefully on August 27, 2016. Robert was born in Wolfe City, Texas on February9, 1920. He is preceded in death by his wife Deane, son’s John and Sam,daughter’s Terry and Kay. He is survived by his son Frank Ward, daughter NormaTipton. Robert had love for God, love for his...

Arthur D. Lastofka, 85, of Chandler, AZ passed away quietly on August 24, 2016 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  Art was born September 17, 1930 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and grew up in West Allis, Wisconsin.   He was an accomplished athlete, excelling at track and field and football.  Art is featured on the Wall of Fame at West Allis...

Judith Ann Pelino, 73, of Chandler, AZ, formerly of Brookfield, WI, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Born on September 14, 1942 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Beverly Ferguson. Beloved mother of Dawn Ramirez (David), Thomas Pelino (Shelley) and David Pelino (Gina); loving grandmother of Nicole, Anthony, Jacob,...

IN LOVING MEMORYJoseph R. Waskel passed away on August 15, 2016.  Joe, a proud Army veteran, is survived by his loving wife Marie, 6 sons, their spouses, 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.An internment ceremony will be on October 28, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the National Cemetery, located at Pinnacle Peak and Cave Creek Road.  A light luncheon will...

Joseph C. Hogan ObituaryThe family of Joseph “Joe” C. Hogan announces his passing on August 18, 2016 at Friendship Village in Tempe, AZ after a wonderful long life and thankfully a brief decline in his health. Joe was born on May 26, 1922 in St. Louis, MO and lived an accomplished life raising nine children and achieving professional prominence. Although...

Michelle (Shelly) Dlouhy, 53, a homemaker, of Chandler Arizona, passed away suddenly on Sunday August 7, 2016.  She was born on November 10, 1962, in Cleveland Ohio to Joseph and Geraldine Dlouhy. Shelly was a hairdresser from the age of 16 until meeting her husband Dale Rogers 17 years ago when she decided it was time to become a homemaker....

Donna Rae Hudson-Gaonawas born in Hastings, Nebraska on April 25, 1958 and passed on August 18, 2016 in Chandler, Arizona. Donna moved to Chandler, Arizona in 1966 with her family. She was preceded in death by her father Robert (Bob) Dyer. She is survived by her mother Helen Dyer, brother Dennis Dyer and his wife Joyce, husband Richard Gaona, son...

Wallace L. WernerAge 80, of Chandler, AZ died unexpectedly on August, 8, 2016. He was born November 27, 1935 in Joliet, IL.  He graduated from Joliet Central High School, class of 1953.Beloved husband of 56 years to Nancy (nee Wohlegmuth).  Father to Susan (Dominick) Lovino and Scott (Tracy).  Proud Papa to Megan, Michael, Emma, Samantha and Ava.Wally retired from Commonwealth...

Jean Howell of Chandler since 1959 died at home on Saturday, July 30that age 85.  She was married to Al Howell and celebrated 62 years of marriage before his death in 2010.  Jean and Al were lifelong supporters of the Chandler School System where Jean drove a bus for disabled students and Al taught and coached at Chandler High.  She...

Lillian Jessie Berghaus passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at the age of 90.  She was born March 31, 1926 Lillian Jessie Bateman in Innisfail Alberta Canada.  She married Darrell Berghaus January 10, 1947.  They moved to Waterloo, Iowa where she was active as a wife, mother of two children, and homemaker.  Lillian will be remembered for her wonderful...

Nancy H. (McClain) Preble, 87, a retired educator, died at her home in Mesa on July 21, of natural causes. Nancy was born at home in Rossville, Kansas on March 30, 1929, the 7th child of Roy and Eva (Trimble) McClain. Penny, as she was nicknamed, graduated from Rossville High School in 1947. She met the love of her life,...

Compton, Joan Elizabeth (Renaud),passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Ken, 2 sons, Ken (Cindy) Compton, Brian (Kristie) Compton, 1 daughter Janet (Van) Patterson, Grandchildren, Rob (Tera) Qualls, Scott and Jeff (Katie) Patterson, Kenneth, Katherine and Andrew Compton, 3 Great-Grandchildren, Eli and Theo Qualls and Hannah Patterson, 1 sister, Rosemary, 3 sisters-in-law,...

Mercer, Laurena Jeanette 69, of Chandler, Arizona passed away on July 4, 2016. Born in Honolulu Hawaii, March 2, 1947, she was a long time resident of both Mesa and Chandler, Arizona, and attended Chandler High School. She was preceded in death by her mother Winifred C. Berg, and father Edward M. Berg She is survived by Husband Merel K....

HAIL TO THE ‘CHIEF’Kenneth R. Hill was born on July 3, 1943 to Eloise Knox and Lawrence Hill in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He graduated from Peake High School and attended Arkansas AM&N College in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.  He delayed college completion at that time and entered the United States Air Force in 1962.Kenneth completed his basic training at Lackland Air Force...

Bernardino (Trey) Mesawas born October 10, 1992 and was taken from us on July 14, 2016.  Trey was a 2011 Graduate of Highland High School in Gilbert.  He loved hanging with friend and family.  If you had a joke to tell, Trey was willing to lend an ear.  If it was a good joke, he was going to pass it...

Lambke, Thomas J60, of Chandler, AZ passed away suddenly on July 10, 2016. Tom was bornand raised in Villa Park, IL and a 1973 graduate of Willowbrook High Schooland a 2014 inductee into the Willowbrook High School Hall of Fame. He was apublished author, Special Olympics and Best Buddies supporter and devotedChicago White Sox fan. Devoted husband to Karen (nee...