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Obituaries

Fred Monroe Zeder III

Fred Monroe Zeder III

Apr 16, 2024

Fred Monroe Zeder III, known for his unwavering spirit and zest for life, passed away on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 at the age of 78.  He was born July 20, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan to Fred M. Zeder II and Martha Blood Zeder.  His formative years were spent in the picturesque town of Greenwich, Connecticut, where he cultivated his adventurous...

Helena Cirunay Dayta

Helena Cirunay Dayta

Apr 16, 2024

Helena Cirunay Dayta, 68 years old of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on April 16, 2024. She was born on October 31, 1955 in Ozamiz, Philippines to her parents Marciano and Marcelina.She is survived by her husband of almost 46 years Dalmacio Dayta Jr., and their four children. Helena will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.A Visitation...

Timothy G. Scheidecker

Timothy G. Scheidecker

Apr 15, 2024

Timothy G. Scheidecker, 67 years old of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2024.Tim is preceded in death by his parents George and Mary Scheidecker, sister Linda Kinn.He is survived by his partner in life of 42 years David Gillies, brothers Michael (Bianka) Scheidecker and James Scheidecker. His sisters Marjorie Stoughton, Elizabeth Weinke and Patricia Hofrichter....

Sue Mapp Harper

Sue Mapp Harper

Apr 14, 2024

Sue Mapp Harper April 14th, 2024. Sue Mapp Harper passed away peacefully with family and friends around her. Sue was born on June 28, 1934 in Machipongo, Virginia on the Eastern Shore Peninsula to George Richard Mapp III and Sue West Holland. Her father ran the Eastern Shore Canning Company, which processed and canned the tomatoes and other produce grown...

Andreanna Chrysanthe Georgiou

Andreanna Chrysanthe Georgiou

Apr 12, 2024

Andreanna was born in Phoenix at St. Joseph’s Hospital in 1950 and was raised in a house on 9th Street and Roosevelt since 1961. Andre was the oldest of three children, two younger brothers, George and Sam.As a youngster, Andre attended Greek school where she was beloved by her teacher Father Poulakidas for her remarkable grasp for learning. In her...

Joseph Walter Gibbs III

Joseph Walter Gibbs III

Apr 11, 2024

Joseph Walter Gibbs III was born on January 8, 1938 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to his father Joseph Walter Gibbs II and mother Elizabeth Emma Gibbs. He was the eldest to 3 sisters JoAnne, Joy and Mitzi. Joe is survived by his loving and beautiful wife, Rosemary Gibbs and their children Joseph Walter IV, Mark Delgado, Kimberly Gibbs, Manuel Delgado and...

Michael Joseph Beale

Michael Joseph Beale

Apr 10, 2024

Michael Joseph Beale, affectionately known as "Beale" and "DOG" to all who knew him, passed away on April 10th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and boundless positivity. He was 53 years old.  Survived by his son Clayton, daughter Claire, wife Kenny, and Kenny's children, Rey and Arantza, Beale leaves behind family who cherished him deeply. He is...

Dennis Michael Turpin

Dennis Michael Turpin

Apr 10, 2024

Dennis M. Turpin of Phoenix Arizona son of David Richard Turpin Jr and Angela “Helen” (Bourque) Turpin born on February 2, 1953, took his last ride on Wednesday April 10, 2024, at the age of 71.Dennis enjoyed being a grill master, rub connoisseur, fly fishing, camping, and working on his home and motorcycles. Dennis loved riding bikes with his beloved...

Erickson "Eric" Johnstone

Erickson "Eric" Johnstone

Apr 9, 2024

Erickson “Eric” Johnstone (92) died April 9, 2024, in Phoenix, AZ. He was born May 24, 1931, in Manhattan, New York to Muriel Thorne Erickson and George Colgan Johnstone. Eric was married to Lyndal Ruth Refsnes-Johnstone for thirty-seven years.Eric was a longtime resident of New York City. He also enjoyed his farm in Milbrook, New York, as well as his...

Dr. Shakti Singh

Dr. Shakti Singh

Apr 8, 2024

Dr. Shakti Singh, a larger-than-life person, is impossible to summarize in a few words. She was a beautiful woman, loving mother, devoted wife, stellar gastroenterologist, and a woman of immense talents. Someone whose joy for life touched everyone she met, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 51 on April 8th, 2024, at the prime of her life. She had...

Helen Hendricks Howard

Helen Hendricks Howard

Apr 7, 2024

Helen Hendricks Howard, born on November 23, 1940, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on April 7, 2024. Helen, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, spouse, friend, and stepmother, leaves behind a legacy of love, joy, and cherished memories.Helen was raised on a dairy farm in Northern Sheboygan with her sister and enjoyed a love of music. After graduating from high...

Mary Frances Connor Ragsdale

Mary Frances Connor Ragsdale

Apr 7, 2024

Mary Frances Connor Ragsdale passed away peacefully and with grace on April 7th, 2024.   She  was born  to William Francis and Emma Long Connor on January 27th, 1921 in Aliceville, Alabama. Mary grew up in Macon, Mississippi and had an idyllic childhood. She attended Mississippi State College for Women for two years and transferred to the University of Alabama...

Linda Diane Price-Whitney

Linda Diane Price-Whitney

Apr 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts with the sudden passing of our beloved Linda Whitney on April 5, 2024. Linda, a cherished mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, was born on November 15, 1951, in Monroe, LA. She spent her early years in Reno, NV, where she grew up and received her education. She met and married her first husband Charles Hughes...

JR Marschall

JR Marschall

Apr 4, 2024

John Ronald "JR" Marschall, born in Miami, AZ, to Bob and Edith Marschall, JR graduated from Miami High School in 1962. He earned his bachelors in Construction Management from ASU in 1967. JR married Hanna Rae Zimmerman in June 1967, and their son, Ron, was born in November of 1975. JR started his career at DOW chemical in Midland, Michigan. He...

Edward Robert Felix, Jr.

Edward Robert Felix, Jr.

Apr 3, 2024

In loving memory of Edward Robert Felix Junior, a kind and gentle soul, who was called home by the Lord on April 3rd, 2024.  Edward was born on November 28, 1956 in Phoenix, Arizona. An Arizona native, and straight A student, Edward attended St. Mary Basha Elementary, Chandler High School, and Arizona State University. He worked for the family business,...

Kathleen "Casey" McKillip Long

Kathleen "Casey" McKillip Long

Apr 3, 2024

Casey Long, 79 years old, a longtime resident of Orange County - California and Phoenix - Arizona passed away on April 3, 2024 with her family at her bedside.Casey was born on November 12, 1944 to Lyle and Kathleen McKillip in Baraboo, Wisconsin.  The family soon settled in Phoenix, Arizona in 1949.  She was a graduate of St. Francis Xavier...

Jerry Seppanen

Jerry Seppanen

Apr 3, 2024

Jerry was born in Bonn Grand Rapids, MI to parents Katherine Harrington and Wayne Seppanen. They moved to Iron River, Michigan (upper peninsula) when he was 2.Jerry lettered in 3 sports while attending Iron River High School. At 17 he joined the Air Force where he was a Classification Specialist. After 4 years in the Air Force he opened his...

Marianna Mendívil

Marianna Mendívil

Apr 2, 2024

Marianna Mendívil (Holley) passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 2, 2024. Our beloved mom, grandma, and great grandma was born on September 13, 1937, in East St. Louis, IL. She was the only child of Lillie Myrtle Holley (McDonald) and Roy Holley. She moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1970 with her two daughters and pursued a...

Peggie L. Folz

Peggie L. Folz

Apr 2, 2024

Peggie Evans was born at the 'old' St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix in 1937; she was separated from her parents at an early age and was cared for by her mother's side of the family in Phoenix until she married.  Her mother: Georgie Payne, did recover from TB and lived a long full life and they visited often and loved...

Adam Lorenzo Hernandez

Adam Lorenzo Hernandez

Apr 2, 2024

Adam Hernandez, a vibrant soul with a zest for life departed this world at the early age of Forever 27yrs old. Adam was known for his Big Smile, Contagious Laugh, He loved Fishing, Football, Boxing, and especially spending time with Family. He held his Pride & Joy high for his children Eli and London. That knew no bounds he cherished...

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