Obituaries

Glenn Patrick Howell, a 30-year resident of Chandler, AZ passed away January 17, 2017 in Chandler. A native of Louisville, KY, he attended Millersburg Institute, and graduated from University of Louisville in environmental sciences. He earned a masters degree from the University of Alabama-Birmingham. He married Linda Lamar in 1982, and they enjoyed 35 years together. An Army veteran, he...

Dale D. SmithFebruary 6, 1928 to January 15, 2017A World Champion Cowboy has just finished his last roping here on earth and is now having “The Rodeo” of his life. Dale was born in Safford, AZ on February 6, 1928 to Jim Smith and Winnie Smith; he lived in Safford until 1955 when he moved to Chandler, Arizona. While in...

Conrad Arthur Roskelley, 75, of Chandler, AZ passed away on Jan. 12th, 2017 surrounded by family. Born in Preston, ID on February 7th, 1941 and raised in Logan, UT, he was the son of Arthur Franklin and Wanda Peterson Roskelley, Conrad was the youngest of three children. He is survived by his sisters, Arlene McDonald and Renee Schiess (Dean) of...

James (Jimmy) DiFerdinandopassed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at home with his loving family by his side.  Jimmy was born and raised in Chester, PA. He was a graduate of Chester High School in 1971 where he was an outstanding basketball player and in 2014 was inducted into the Chester High School Hall of Fame.  After high school, Jimmy...

Wilhelmina Allenwas born in Bronx, New York to the proud parents Lucius and Wilhelmina Bartley on June 26, 1953. She was the fourth of seven children. Both parents preceded her in death.She attended and graduated from Grace Hadley Dodge Vocational High School in the Bronx. Immediately she met James Allen, in New York, which later resulted in nuptials on August...

James Carter Crosby Sr., 99 of Sun Lakes, Arizona, went to be with his Lord on Friday, December 30, 2016 in Sun Lakes, Arizona . James was born on November 10, 1917 in Sherman, Texas . He married Mary Lou Hueston who preceded him in death in 2006. He is survived by one son, James Carter Crosby Jr. (Bonnie), two...

Robert Dean Love (Bob), age 81 of Chandler, AZ passed away on December 21st, 2016.  He was born January 17th, 1935 in Vernon, Texas to James Vincent Love and Fannie Laud Love.Bob was a hard working husband and father.  He was employed with Spreckle’s Sugar Company and Isola until his retirement in 2001.One of his true love’s besides his wife...

Earl W. Whoolery Sr.Earl W. Whoolery, age 88 of Mesa, Arizona died on Wednesday, December 14, 2016.He was born January 30,1928 in Fairchance, Pa to Earl Evans Whoolery and Jennie A Christopher Tanner.His stepfather Edgar W. Tanner was a great part of his life also.Earl was employed by Ward Baking Co. of Uniontown and retired from J I CaseRacine, Wisconsin.He...

Margaret Lucille Harrington ChristensenMargaret Lucille Harrington – Christensen, 57, joined her beloved husband Jerry, her parents Lucille and Florry Harrington, and her sisters, Ruth and Kristina, in Heaven on December 3, 2016. Born April 10th, 1959 in Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho, Margie grew up on the family farm in Post Falls, Idaho.   She attended St. Thomas Grade School in Coeur...

William Emery Dunn79, passed away after a short illness on December 5, 2016. Bill was a native of Arizona and attended high school in Phoenix. He served proudly  in the 101stAirborne Division. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local Union No 3 and Local 428 as a leader in many projects. He was a New York Yankees fan...

Carrie Ingram PalmerBeloved Daughter, Mother and SisterJanuary 31, 1974 – December 6, 2016“The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord”Job 1:21Carrie was born in Fort Belvoir, Virginia to Christa Forner Ingram and Otis Rea Ingram and is the youngest of four children.  She is survived by her parents, her siblings, Cheryl Weibel,...

Stella Rose Appleby, 85 of Tonto Basin, passed away on December3, 2016. Stella was born on March 31, 1932 in Hartshorne, Oklahoma. Stella is survived byher sons ; Larry McDaniel, Rick Denney, David (Rob) Appleby II and daughter’s Sandy Duke, Mary (Ronald) Howard, Judy (Eddie) Eastridge and Diana (John) Knight, Sisters Juanita Marshall and Shirley Hudges.She also leaves behind 24...

Janet L. WilsonBorn: June 4, 1941 in Tracy, IowaEntered into Heaven: December 3, 2016 from Chandler, ArizonaOur family is deeply saddened to inform you that our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother has passed away. Family surrounded her as she passed peacefully. With heavy hearts, we will miss her dearly, however we are very relieved for now her pain that she...

Jerry Kennealy, age 86, passed away on  November 30, 2016.  He was born in St. Paul, and attended Marshall High School in St. Paul, graduated from Macalester College with a Bachelor’s Degree and had Masters Degrees from Macalester and the University of Wisconsin Whitewater.  He served honorably in the Signal Corps of the U.S. Army during the Korean War.He retired...

Koeta Eldyne Jacobs, 83, passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family on November 30,2016 .Koeta was born in Carmen, Illinois, on January 21, 1933 to Julius and Winnie Lefler.She grew up on a farm in Biggsville, Illinois and graduated Biggsville High School in 1951.She later went on to graduate Western Illinois University, majoring in English and Music.Koeta...

Marilyn Beth-Riviella Bixlerpassed away November 30th2016.Marilyn was surrounded by loving family who held her hand as she went in peace to the Lord.Marilyn was wife to Gary Bixler and mother to Melissa and Brian Bixler.Marilyn was the center of our family and her presence will be missed always.Marilyn fought Crohn’s disease since 1972 and spent a lot of time in...

Norma Faye (Hutson) Carlton-VycitalOctober 18, 1927 – November 13, 2016 Beloved daughter-wife-mother-grandmother-friend, Surrounded by family and friends.  Peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior  Norma was the fifth child of eight born in Tuskegee, OK in 1927 (the 1st hospital birth of the family) to Wesley and Lillie Ann (Carter) Hutson.  Norma grew up with seven siblings in...

Rudolph Joseph (“Rudy”) Serrano, 84, passed away November 25, 2016. Rudy lived an extraordinary life, blessed with a loving wife, children and grandchildren, who adored him.Rudy was born February 2, 1932 in Mesa, AZ to Chandler pioneers Albert P. and Dolores Serrano. Educated in the Chandler school system, Rudy attended Cleveland Elementary School and Chandler High School where he excelled...

Ava Victoria RayAva Victoria Ray was granted her angel wings on November 18, 2016 following lifelong health complications. She blessed us all with her presence on September 16, 2015 as she made our world a better place and touched every person she came into contact with. Her gentle smile could melt the hearts of all that were around her. Although...