Obituaries

Daniel Patrick McKeeOctober 18, 1984 – November 21, 20122003 Graduate of Desert Vista High School in Phoenix, ArizonaU.S Army 2007 April – 2012 SeptemberStationed at Fort Drum, NY 10th MTN DIV 2/87 INF B Co 3rd PLTProudly served his country in Afghanistanuntil wounded in 2009 July resulting in a traumatic brain injuryPurple Heart/Army Commendation Medal/Army Good Conduct Medal/National Defense ServiceMedal/Afghanistan...

Cecelia Theresa “Celia” Scremin, a longtime resident of Chandler, celebrated her 99th birthday with her family on November 7th, before passing on November 22, 2012. Cecelia was born in Benld, IL. She met her husband, Attilio ‘Al’ Scremin in Bloomington, IL, and were married September 6th, 1937 in Lincoln, IL. They packed up and moved to Miami, FL where they...

Berven Forde was born November 21, 1922, passed away on November 23, 2012. Berven was born in Randall, Iowa to John and Julia Forde, he was the youngest of 8 children. He served in the Army during World War II with the Kure Base, Accomo Company. Berven attended Iowa State University where he graduated with a degree in Landscape Architecture....

Joseph D. Strickland, loving husband, father, son, brother and friend, passed away on November 17, 2012. Joe is survived by his wife of 17 years, Julie Culver, son Roland, daughter Jolie, brother Ted, and parents Daniel and Maureen Strickland. He is preceded in death by his sister, Debbie. Joe was born on March 10, 1970, in Phoenix, Arizona. He attended...

Richard Anthony Bory, 84, of Scottsdale, died November 20, 2012. He was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Arizona in 1968. Richard was an Electrical Engineer at Motorola for 33 years. Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years: Evelyn, daughters: Joan Harnitchek, Carol Bory, Patti Cordova (Danny) and grandchildren Sarah and John Harnitchek. A funeral mass will be...

Norine Toné, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully surrounded by those she laughed with, lived for and loved on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at the Hospice of Valley in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is preceded in death by her loving sister Dorothy, a brother Chuck Henderson, and parents Dorothy and Louie Henderson. And she is survived by...

Alex J. Haas, 89, of Paradise Valley, Arizona, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2012, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Alex was born April 5, 1923 in Independence, Kansas, the only child of Cynthia and Morris Haas. During World War II, he served his country honorablyas a demolition expert, a service which left him with many hair-raising stories...

Leonard George Silva, 80, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully on Friday, November 16, 2012 at home. Born in Redwood City, California, he has resided in Phoenix for 10 years.George is survived by his wife of 52 years, four daughters, sister and brother, and many loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family. George was a devoted father, husband, grandfather and...

Patricia Ann Berg, age 67, of Phoenix, passed away suddenly after a short battle with cancer November 13, 2012. She was born to Oliver and Helen Berg in St. Paul, MN on December 21, 1944. Survived by Everett Botz, Vicki (Brian) Cleare, Bryon (Linda) Botz, Pam(Botz) Smith, grandchildren, cousins, many other family and friends. Memorial Service Monday, November 19, 2012,...

Nickolas Joseph Rettinger was born May 6, 1992 in Everett, Washington; and passed through the veil into eternity November 6, 2012 in Midland, Texas.Nick loved all things that boys enjoy like fishing, boating, snowboarding, hiking Supai Falls, and riding motorcycles. Nick also enjoyed cooking and baking and he was very talented at this skill, but a bit shy to let...

Martin Rodek, 90, died peacefully Sunday November 11, 2012. Martin was born August 10, 1922 in Totsemarton, Hungary. He came to the United States from Hungary in 1956 and settled in Phoenix in 1969. Martin was a successful shoemaker in the Phoenix area for many years. He retired in 1995. His hobbies were playing chess and fishing. He is preceded...

O M Brack, Jr. (1938-2012) One of America’s great bibliographers and a highly respected specialist in the field of eighteenth-century British literature, O M Brack, Jr. died on November 8, 2012. Called “Skipper” by his parents to differentiate him from his father who was also named OM (pronounced O, M, as though the letters were initials), Brack was known as...

Michael W. Heller, age 73 of Phoenix, Arizona, passedaway November 11, 2012. He attended St. Mary’s High School and Arizona State University. He served in the US Marine Corps. He is preceded in death by his daughter Julie Ann Heller and survived by his wife of 48 years, Kathleen Heller, daughter Rhonda Heller Gall, son-in-law Brady Gall and sister Mary...

Joe was a young 70 years and lived in Black Canyon City, Arizona but lived in Scottsdale, Arizona since 1975 when he moved here from Chicago with his parents. Joe passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012, at the Sherman Home hospice of Mayo Clinic Hospital. Joe was born on February 7, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois and attended Purdue University....

Richard R. Bogue (68) passed away on November 9th, 2012. He was a beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend who was always willing to offer a helping hand. He will be dearly missed. Richard was born on May 3rd, 1944 in Phoenix, AZ to Thomas and Susan Bogue. He is survived by his 4 brothers, 3 sisters, 2 sons, and...

William Edward “Bill”/ “Hink” Hinkley, 86 passed away on Sunday November 4, 2012. 2 months after the death of his wife Barbara. A native Phoenician, he was born August 18, 1926 to Pearl Cox and Perce E. Hinkley. After graduating from Kenilworth grammar school, he attended North High and The New Mexico Military Institute. He graduated from Phoenix Union in...

It is with deep sadness that we report the death of Margaret Olivia (“Lieve”). Margaret Olivia grew up in Phoenix with her loving parents Inez and the late Jesse Valdez Sr. as well as her loving brother Jesse Jr. Margaret Olivia attended St. Mary’s High School. Margaret Olivia was all things to so many people; a loving wife to Joe,...

Audrey Ellen Johnson passed from this world on Friday, November 2, 2012. She was surrounded by family and friends,Audrey was born June 3, 1956 in Chicago to Hank and Elaine Berger. She was a graduate of University of Arizona. Audrey was employed by Napa Auto Parts for several years before she took a job for Sky View Satellite. She had...

Robert passed peacefully from this life on October 26th 2012 after suffering a major heart attack on July 22nd 2012 at the age of 58. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family, friends and caregivers at the VA hospital during the last days of his life. Robert was born in Denver, CO, and moved to East Los Angeles,...

Helen L. Kovacich, 79, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away peacefully on October 31, 2012. Born in Detroit, MI on April 13, 1933 to William Lemay and Dora Bourbeau. She is preceded in death by her husband George Kovacich. Survived by son John Pechauer, stepson Bill Kovacich, daughters Marci Sturm, Michele Hauser, Jean VanHorn, Mary Nevins, Peggy Gage, stepdaughters Georgiann Harpe...