Obituaries

John William Gilchrist II passed away on September 19, 2012. He was born in Kansas City, MO on August 18, 1943 to Norma (Moore) and John W. Gilchrist. In August 1947 the family moved to Phoenix and John graduated from West High School in 1962. In 1985 he returned to Phoenix from Des Moines, IA after 20-plus years in restaurant...

Jenny Lee Hutchinson, 71, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully at home on September 20, 2012 after a courageous fight with cancer. She was born in Red Oak, Iowa, a twin to sister Jeanie, and one of eleven children of James and Catherine Larkin. She grew up in Creston, Iowa and St. Joseph, Missouri, where she graduated from Lafayette High...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Scherwenka on September 21, 2012, a man who loved to laugh and make others laugh with him. Jim was known for his wit and sense of fun, he was always the life of the party. Jim was born in Milwaukee, WI on February 11, 1932, the son of...

was born March 21, 1918, in Chicago, Illinois. She moved to Phoenix in 1952. She passed away peacefully on September 16, 2012 at 94 years of age. Alice had a terrific sense of humor and was loved by everyone she met. She was often heard to say, “Charmed, I’m sure,” when she met a new friend. She was preceded in...

passed away Thursday September 13, 2012 at the Coronado Hospice Home. She was the only child of Selma and Albert Rosenberg, born July 23, 1929. After graduating from North High, she attended Stanford, Phoenix College, and was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta at theU of A. On November 3, 1951 she married William E. “Bill” Hinkley at Trinity Cathedral....

92, of Phoenix, died September 13, 2012. Born in Czechoslovakia, he moved to New York in the 50’s. John is survived by his wife Anna, sons, Thomas and Anton, 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. John loved gardening, was very devoted to his occupation as a fabricator designer, and was a wonderful provider to his family. Services will be held on...

92, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012 at the Gardiner Hospice home, the home he and his wife Mary Ann originally built on the corner of 15th Avenue and Myrtle in 1956. Born April 25, 1920 in East Orange, New Jersey to Chester Barnes Voorhees and Emma Lord, he moved to Arizona at the age of 4. He attended Fair...

Kelly Jean Blubaugh passed away suddenly on September 8th, 2012. She will be dearly missed by many friends and family members. Kelly was born on May 23rd, 1966 in Wichita, KS and moved to Arizona with her family in 1976. She enjoyed a successful career in the banking industry where she worked for First Interstate Bank and Wells Fargo Bank...

John C. (Jack) Gilmore, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, was called finally to rest by our Lord and His angels on September 4th. Jack was 80 years young. He was a true Arizonan. He was born in Phoenix to Felix and Louise Gilmore. Jack attended St. Mary’s High School and Arizona State University. He was stationed at...

Ruben was born on March 30, 1923 in Tucson, AZ. The oldest of six, they moved to Phoenix as a young boy. He found himself working jobs in Phoenix, making money to help support the family as they moved from place to place eventually settling in Central Phoenix. As a young man he enlisted in the Navy and served his...

Vada Le Stewart Roseberry was born on September 25, 1930 in Phoenix, Arizona, the only child of Jessie and LeRoy Stewart. She passed away surrounded by her loving family on August 30, 2012. Grandma Vada, as she was warmly referred to by her family, attended Emerson Elementary, North High School and the University of Arizona, where she pledged Kappa Alpha...

Phyllis R. Karis died peacefully in her sleep on September 5th, 2012 at “Magda’s Home Care”. She worked at the Duck and Decanter for 30 plus years and attended St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her loving husband; Cletus (Red) Karis in 1981, one sister Shirley Proucsh and son-in-law Larry Howell. She was a...

Catherine Sue Villa (Cathie), 51, was born June 26, 1961 in Phoenix, Arizona. After a long, hard battle with cancer, Cathie gracefully transitioned into heaven to meet our Holy Father on September 3, 2012. Her husband and children were at her bedside. Cathie was one of 11 children born to Pete and Dorothy Lastra. She attended Carl Hayden High School...

Robert Ruiz (“Bob”) Ramirez, 85, of Phoenix, left this world on Saturday, September 1st, 2012, to be magnificently reunited with his eldest son Robert Ramirez, Jr.in heaven where their Savior the Lord Jesus Christ has prepared a special place for them. Robert lived a long and industrious life, most of which was spent in Phoenix and 63 years of which...

Born October 9, 1917. Died September 1, 2012. Predeceased by Joe Hickey (husband), Bill Schmid (husband), son Bill Hickey, Brothers, Wheezer (William) and Steve Mesko. Survived by daughters Ginny Leming (Ralph), Peggy Hickey, Michelle “Mickey” Scott (Benny). Grandchildren Erik Leming, Margo Leming. Margaret was a bright and shining light to all those who knew and loved her. She will be...

90, of Mesa, AZ, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012. He was born on February 4, 1922 in Mississippi and later moved to Missouri, where he left to join the U.S. Army. He drove a tank across Europe in the 743rd Tank Battalion during World War II. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon and six battle...

Josie passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. She was born on January 12, 1943 in Tempe, AZ to Andrea and Rafael Ramirez. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Ralph Martinez, her sister Mary (John) Ruiz; and her brother David (Dora) Ramirez. Josie worked for Motorola for 36 years. After retirement,...

Mannette Frances Dohogne, born October 15, 1937, passed away peacefully on August 25. Born in Milwaukee, WI, Mannette attended Atwater Elementary, Holy Angels High School, and then Marquette University. She married Jim Dohogne on August 31, 1957 at St. Robert’s Catholic Church in Shorewood, WI and moved to Phoenix that same year. Her love of life and family was fortified...

William James (“Bill”) Murphy, 78, died peacefully on August 14, 2012. An energy and utility expert known for his understanding of energy markets and a loyal friend known for his quick wit, Bill lived his life fully and with love and courage. Born in Phoenix to Frank G. and Eula P. Murphy, Bill graduated from St. Mary’s High School, attended...

88, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on August 20, 2012. She is survived by her son Heron, brother Alex Armijo (Maryann), and many close relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Heron Moller. Private Services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.