Obituaries

Born August 21, 1951 in Phoenix, Arizona, to Dr. E. Henry and Margaret Running, lost his lengthy and courageous battle with cancer on February 14, 2014 at the age of 62. Arne attended St. Francis Xavier, Brophy and Prescott College. Arne had various occupations in his short life, yet had many interests and loved his life: music, animals, art, computers...

Kenneth William Germain, 92, passed away February 14, 2014.  Ken was born in Syracuse, NY, grew up in Buffalo and later moved to Phoenix with his wife Edna Eggert Germain.  Ken is a Veteran of WW II, serving in the 75thInfantry Division.  He served in three campaigns in the European Theater of Operations, earning as he said “three battle stars...

Age 51, passed away on February 10, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with Bipolar Disorder.  Beloved son of Mary Ann and Alois Lang of Shillington and Lantana Florida, he was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.  He served in the USAF with awards for outstanding service both in Germany and the United States.  He is survived by...

Pastor Ervin B. Rasmussen, former Executive Director of the Lutheran Evangelism Association/Prayer Family International, went home to his Lord and Savior on February 12, 2014.  He was born June 18, 1928 to Martin and Wilhelmina Rasmussen in Milwaukee, WI.  Both his parents and his sister Emily preceded him to heaven.  He is survived by his wife Beverly and children Beth...

89 of Scottsdale, a retired Motorola Electrical Engineer and Finance Manager, died February 9, 2014.  He was born in Phoenix on November 15, 1924 to parents Evan and Mable.  He attended Phoenix Union High School, Phoenix College and the University of Arizona, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.  Robert served in World War II as the Electronics Technician...

O’Bryan, Seamus Raphael32, was taken from us on January 31, 2014 in a hit and run accident in San Diego.  He attended Osborn Middle School, Brophy College Preparatory and the University of Arizona (Theater Education).A vibrant member of the theater community there, he worked on the production staff for the La Jolla Playhouse for nearly a decade and, at the...

24, of Glendale, AZ “passed to peace” on January 31, 2014.  Patricia was born in Phoenix, AZ on September 16, 1989.  She attended Apollo High School and played the saxophone in the Apollo H.S. Marching Band.  “She will be missed most of all by her daughters, her two “baby girls”, Serenity Olivia 4 years and Siannah Reyna 1 ½ years.”...

86, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2014.  Born April 30, 1927 in Royal Oak, Michigan.  Barbara married Marvin Kunde on September 10, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan.  They moved to Arizona in 1949.  She taught elementary school prior to becoming a Special Education Teacher.  Her loving kindness will be greatly missed.  She is survived by her husband Marvin, daughter Janet,...

age 61, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away January 29, 2014, at his home.  Rick was born January 8, 1953, in Sioux City, Iowa, to the late Joseph and Lillian E. (Taylor) Fili.  He graduated from Omaha South High School in 1971.  Rick moved to Phoenix 23 years ago and worked as an insurance agent for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for...

Sharon M. Wheeler of Phoenix passed away February 2nd; she was 68 years old. Sharon was born in the Valley and attended St. Mary’s and Phoenix Union High School before going on to receive her Master’s Degree and complete her post-graduate work at ASU. She was the Associate Director of the Arizona Community College Board for over 25 years, and...

passed away on February 5, 2014 at the age of 95.  She was born in the last year of World War I, on July 14, 1918, in Portales, New Mexico.  She was the sixth child of Mary D. and John W. Buckelew who had five more children.  Thus, Verna was raised with 10 siblings on a farm first in Chandler,...

53, of Phoenix, AZ was called into heaven on the 31stday of January 2014.  Mark loved his family and friends.  He will be missed dearly.  Mark held a life long passion for fishing, plastering and motorcycles.  He is survived by his wife Rose of 33 years, three sons, and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 10-11am, with a Funeral...

John William Hubley, Th.D., of Phoenix passed away on Friday, January 31, 2014 with family nearby.  John was born in 1927 in Nova Scotia, Canada to Marguerite and Russell Hubley.  After high school, he attended St. Mary’s College for two years, Gordon College for two years, three years at Faith Theological Seminary, and received his doctoral degree from Northern Baptist...

James A. Wick, V.P. emeritus, Merrill Lynch. Born May 2, 1934 to a prominent banking and steel family in Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up in Shaker Heights, the youngest of seven children.  Died January 16, 2014 in Scottsdale, AZ from complications of Parkinsons after hip trauma surgery.Wick, Scotland was named for his ancestors who came to this country in the...

80, of Mayer, AZ. Devoted wife of 61 years, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, joined the Lords house February 2, 2014.  Spent her later years at Orme School working with children, and then retired to enjoy her grandchildren known as Gramma cookie.  Survived by husband Fred, Sr., Four Siblings, her Children: Fred, Jr., Christine Parham, Dawn Maier, and Denise...

John R. Snider Sr. passed away on Feb. 1, 2014 in Phoenix.  He was born to the late Maureen and Harry Snider on Nov. 26, 1936 in Little Rock, Arkansas.  He graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, served in the Arkansas Air National Guard and pursued a career in business throughout his life.  John was a grateful...

Romero, Maria De Jesus LimonMaria De Jesus Limon Romero widow of Juan Jerez Romero, humbly ascended the Lord’s stairway, January 31st, 2014 from her Phoenix AZ home. She was surrounded by family and loved ones.  Maria is survived by her daughters; Connie Heinsohn (Richard), Irene Thiss-Carrillo (Fernando), Victoria Romero and Juanita Romero Thompson, niece Josie Fausto and her beloved Friend...

Josephine S. Haas, 89, of Paradise Valley, Arizona, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2014, surrounded by her loving children. Josephine was born April 20, 1924, in Independence, Kansas, the sixth of seven children born to Hedwig (Hattie) and George Steinberger. With her easy laugh and generous, caring spirit, Jo brought sunshine to everyone she met. Her endless energy and...

“Sal” , 77 of Chandler, AZ passed away on January 31, 2014 with his loving wife and family by his side. Sal was born on December 8, 1936 in San Isidro, New Mexico, and was a member of the Tewa Indian Pueblo in Tortugas, New Mexico.  Sal battled courageously for some time against heart disease. He is now with our...

Of Phoenix passed away on January 30, 2014 in Phoenix, AZ at the age of 83.  JoAnn was born in Pittsburg, KS in 1930.  She attended St. Mary’s High School before moving to Glendale and graduating from Glendale High School in 1948.  She was married for 60 years to Victor Novak who preceded her in death in August 2012.  JoAnn...