Obituaries

Frank Ziede, age 95, died August 15, 2018 at his home in Mesa with his family. Born June 13, 1923 in El Paso, TX and was brought to Arizona by his parents where he attended school until he graduated from Superior High School.   He joined the Army in 1943. After his basic training he volunteered for a special assignment and...

MaryElaine Baumann, 92, passed away on August 14, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born on April 8, 1926 in Sheldon, Iowa. She was the fifth of seven children born to Al and Irene Zimmer. She outlived her parents and all of her siblings. She is survived by three of her four children, Laura Eckman Atwell (spouse: Pete Atwell) of...

Annabelle Tonyan Heck, 88, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2018.  She was a Phoenix resident for 65 years.  Annabelle is survived by her son Mike, daughter Tami, 5 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.  She will be placed next to her parents at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery on the second week of November, 2018.  Condolences may be expressed atwww.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com

Irma G. Gilmore, R.N., 72, was called to heaven on August 12, 2018. Irma was born on March 19, 1946 in Phoenix, AZ to Henry M. Garcia and Margaret Pena Flores. She received her nursing degree from Phoenix College and spent 40+ years caring for others at Good Samaritan Hospital. Nursing was her true calling. Her passion was crochet and...

Sara was born on May 14, 1928 to Gladys and John Schiever in Butler, PA. She peacefully entered into glory on August 9, 2018, with family present, at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Rev. James Reynolds. Sara is survived by her loving family; her brother, Sidney Schiever, six children,...

Alissa Marie Cumpston of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away peacefully on August 9th at the age of 37 surrounded by her family and showered with love.  She fought a tough battle so courageously and can finally rest.  The middle of three daughters, she was born February 2nd1981 in Aurora, CO, to parents Martin and Jane Cumpston. Preceded in death by maternal...

LONGTIME PHOENIX RESIDENT AND NATIVE, JOHN J CASEY, AGE 92, died August 10, 2018 surrounded by his kids.Born September 2, 1925 in the old St Joseph’s Hospital, John was named after his grandfather, J.J.  Casey who settled in Phoenix in 1885. He attended Emerson Elementary School, Page Military Academy in Los Angeles, and North Phoenix High School graduating in 1943,...

Heath Eugene Levin passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 3, 2018. His sudden death has filled many hearts with sorrow. Heath was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. His charismatic and fun loving ways will be forever missed. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral...

George Daniel Smith Jr. passed away August 4, 2018 at the age of 44. Danny was the eldest of four children born to George Smith Sr. and Debbie Mason on May 21, 1974. Danny was an avid collector of sports memorabilia. He cherished days at the beach, and loved to spend time with his children. He was also quite the...

Dick was born in Dayton, Kentucky, the youngest of twelve children born to John and Bertha (Eckert) Dooley. In 1994 he moved to Phoenix, Arizona with his parents. He attended St. Mary’s High School. In his senior year he had a TV Show “Dick Dooley Sings” on a local channel. He also sang in the church choir and was a...

Matthew J. Makaus, Jr. “Joe”, 72, was born in Phoenix on September 2, 1945, and passed away July 17, 2018, after a long illness.He attended St. Gregory’s and St. Francis Xavier Elementary Schools, Brophy College Preparatory, Northern Arizona University and Arizona State University. He lived in Pinetop most of his adult life until health issues brought him to Scottsdale.He loved...

Passed away August 4, 2018 joining her husband Eugene W. Loy. Born to Leonilla and Thomas Johnston April 23, 1931 in Phoenix, Arizona. Barbara and Gene were married in September 4, 1950 and lived in many places while Gene was in the Air Force. She will be greatly missed by her children Edward (Jan) Loy, Gary Loy, David Loy, Robert...

Brian John O’Connor of Phoenix, Arizona passed away in his sleep at home in the early morning of July 27, 2018. Brian was born on October 17, 1955 in Aurora, Illinois the first son of Dr. Charles A. O’Connor M.D. and Charlene M. O’Connor. He graduated from the West Aurora High School in 1973 andsubsequently earned a Bachelor Degree from...

Donald Robbins Liem passed away July 29th, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was a great humanitarian and he made the world a better place. Don was born on February 12, 1933 in Morenci, Arizona to Henry A. and Gladys Johnson Liem and was the third of five children....

Erma Linda Bonillas, 78, entered into our Heavenly Father’s arms on July 28, 2018 while in the hospital fighting numerous medical conditions. She died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.She leaves behind her children: Mike (Susana), Gary, Lisa (Michael), Darryl (Patricia), Alan, David (Robin). Her siblings: Raymond, Arnold, Eleanor and Arcenia. Her grandchildren: Suzanne, Michael, Jennifer, Cecillia, Dominique, Alan, Adam,...

Philip Otto Readio at 62 years of age passed away in his home in Phoenix, Arizona on Wednesday the 25th of July 2018.Phil is survived by his Brothers Chris and Dave, his children Nyssa and Ryan, and his grandson Bryce.From a very young age Phil was a tinkerer, he would take any and everything apart. His Parents, George and Arlene,...

Michael David Mills, 57, died on Monday, July 23, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ. Mike spent the majority of his life in Glendale, Arizona. He had a passion for cooking, loved fishing and enjoyed football. He is reunited in Heaven with his mother Florence, father RJ and son Michael. He is survived by his four adult children; Matthew Mills, Michelle Thompson,...

Glendale Jones Raftery was born in Lawrence, Kansas, on August 4, 1927. She passed on July 14, 2018. Glendale grew up next to the University of Kansas. As a child, she and her cousins would always run around the art museum, where the guards would say, “It’s the Jones’ girls again.” Little did Glendale know, she would grow up to...

Richard Heiny, 83, died July 20 at his home in Phoenix. His wife and family were with him when he passed. Richard was born May 27, 1935, to John and Helen Heiny in Fort Wayne, IN. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961 to 1965, the last year at the NATO base in France. In 1953 he earned...

My sister Mary…Mary Agnes Moran Hays was born on a Sunday, April 23, 1939, the daughter of George Lawrence Moran and Marie Christine Vogel Moran. She would live with her parents on the family farm of (160) acres located (5) miles south of the town of Lohrville, Iowa. Mary Agnes was the first child born to Lawrence and Marie and...