Obituaries

85, of Scottsdale, AZ peacefully passed away on December 23rd, 2012.  She was born in North Hollywood, CA June 20th, 1927. She moved to Arizona in 1950. Rose was youngest of five children. She is preceded in death by her husband Glenn who passed away in 1980. Mary was generous with her time and talents. She volunteered at St. Theresa...

Allen Richard Raczkowski, 60, of Scottsdale, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, December 23, 2012, after a ten week battle with leukemia. He was born on February 4, 1952 to Frank and Eva (Curzydlo) Raczkowski in Wyandotte, Michigan and married his one true love Maria Lena Krasun on February 12, 1972, in Southgate, Michigan.  An accomplished...

82, a native Phoenician passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 21st, 2012.  Born on October 26th, 1930, Mary Lou dedicated her life to the service of others.  As a devoted Nurse, Wife, Mother, Nanee, Sister, Auntie, Nina and Friend, Mary Lou’s unconditional love, compassion, patience and sense of humor made her an absolute joy to...

David Luna Primera peacefully went to the Lord on December 20, 2012, at the age of eighty. David was born in Glendale and a lifelong resident of Arizona.  He brought joy to all who knew him through his gentle spirit and his music.  David joins his loving wife Patricia, who entered into heaven in 1991.David is survived by his children: ...

Tony N. Chavez was called to our Lord on Thursday, December 20, 2012.  He was born in St. John’s, Arizona on November 27, 1934 to Louis and Monica Chavez.  Tony N. Chavez was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a source of humor for many.  After serving in the Air Force, Tony worked for the City of Phoenix then started...

Was called to our lord on Thursday, December 20th, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Frannie was born in Children’s Memorial Hospital in Lincoln Park, Illinois on January 14, 1920 to Theodore Henry Venn and Mary Evelyn Lichter Venn; Granddaughter of Dr. Charles and Louise Dinet Venn of Chicago, Illinois and Great Granddaughter of Dr. Theodore Venn of Germany.Growing up...

Anis “Mitch” Mitchell passed away on December 16, 2012 at home with his family by his side. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and lifelong friend to so many.Mitch was born in Superior, Arizona on May 16, 1927. He attended Roosevelt Grammar School and was president of his 8th grade class. While a student at Superior...

Robert (Bob) Zielinski, 79, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. He was born March 24, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of William and Martha Zielinski. Bob is survived by Patricia, his wife of 58 years, their son, Michael, two daughters, Carol and Laura, eight grandchildren, sister Laverne, brother Bill, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Margaret Dodaro passed away on December 17, 2012. “Marge” was born on May 7, 1929 in Cheswick, PA. She is survived by her loving sons, Rev. Robert Dodaro, OSA; Dr. Charles Dodaro (Elizabeth) and David Dodaro (Karen), sisters Ann Difatta (Frank) and Helen Basar, and grandchildren Kathleen Mahoney (Devin), Gregory, Matthew and Kaitlyn. A career homemaker and Mother, she will...

Passed away on December 18th, 2012 in Scottsdale, Arizona at 92 years of age. Born in Lebanon, Kentucky August 29, 1920 and is preceded in death by her husband Mac Heath, son John and grandson Darin. Ann is survived by sons Edward (Cheryl), Charles (Cecilia), Bob (Jo Ann), and daughter Mary Ann, 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Ann taught at...

Marion A. Jabczenski, M.D., of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on December 13, 2012, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was a devoted doctor, son, father and grandfather. The younger of two children, Marion was born on May 10, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri to Felix and Marie Jabczenski. Marion came to Arizona with his family in 1963, after...

Debra Jones, 53, of Phoenix, Arizona was called home on December 11th, 2012. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 31st, 1959 to Gordon and Louise Kamus. Debra is survived by her husband Sonny of 23 years, daughter, Angelique Jones, and brother, Dean Kamus. She graduated from Glendale High School and went on to become a teacher and nanny....

(Sarah) Melba Kramer went to be with God on Saturday, December 15, 2012, after courageously fighting cancer for a second time. She was surrounded by her loving family as she began her journey to heaven. Melba was born in Dalhart, Texas on November 5, 1948, to Jack and Wilma Campbell. She touched the lives of countless children through her work...

Delano “Dee” Martinez, 77, of Anthem, AZ was called home on December 14th, 2012. He was born in Flagstaff, AZ on May 23rd, 1935. Delano is survived by his wife Sandra of 50 years, daughter, Holly (Chuck), son, Brandon (Julie), grandchildren, Torri, Jordan, Delano and Jacob, two sisters and two brothers. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and...

Philip H. Roy “Phil”, devoted husband for more than 68 years to his college sweetheart, Treva “Billie” Poling Roy, died in his home in Phoenix, Arizona, Wednesday, November 28, 2012. He was 92. The eldest of three children, Phil was born in Newark, NJ, on May 25, 1920, to Joseph and Doris Roy. Young Phil was a soprano in the...

Kathleen (Kathy) L. Maxwell, 63, of Paradise Valley, died of sarcoma cancer on Friday, December 14, 2012 at Hospice of the Valley’s Ryan House on the campus of St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix. She was born September 1949 in Evanston, Illinois, the daughter of the late John A. and Jean C. Lynch.Kathy is survived by her husband, Roger, their daughter...

88, passed away December 9th, 2012. She was a resident of Phoenix for 54 years. Preceded in death by her husband Daniel Welson. She is survived by sons, Richard (Leslie), Michael (Diana), Robert (Linda), Douglas (Blair), daughter Sandra Shaw (Dan), 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Private services were held.

Annamarie (Lill) Giguere was called home to the Lord on December 13, 2012. She is survived by her six children, Jerry Giguere, Janet Sons, Nancy James, Chuck Giguere, Louise Kurz, Ray Kurz, Ted Giguere; 11 Grandchildren, and 13 Great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her first husband of 31 years, Edward Giguere and her second husband of 7 years, Lloyd Standley....

Gladys Marie Austin was born on July 22, 1941 in Austin, Texas to Louis Edwards and Rosa Lee Mitchell, who preceded her in death. She moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1955 and later married Ernest Austin. Gladys was a great mother that raised 11 children. She was a ‘giving’ person and was known for always putting the needs of others,...

Stephen A. Vitali, Sr., 66, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away on December 7, 2012 surrounded by family. Stephen is survived by his loving wife Kristen Schmidt, sons Stephen Vitali and Scott Winston (fiancée Kelly Schneider), daughters Laura Speir (husband Michael) and Lindsay Winston (fiancé Devon Roepcke), father Albert Vitali, sister Monica Scanlan, brothers James Vitali and Andrew Vitali (wife Donna),...