Obituaries

Richard (Dick) Betes, 82, passed away in Phoenix, Arizona, on Thursday, March 22, 2012, after a long battle with myelofibrosis.Dick was born in 1929 in Prescott, AZ, to Clyde and Pearl Betes. He enjoyed his school years in Prescott and graduated from Prescott Senior High School in 1947. He attended ASU and graduated in 1952 with a degree in Marketing...

of Phoenix, AZ passed away March 21, 2012 at the age of 81. Mary Anne was born in McCraken, KS one of eight children, and moved to Phoenix in 1944. She is a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, where she met her husband Milford, and graduated from Arizona State Uniersity with a BFA degree, specializing in oil painting. Mary...

68, of Phoenix, AZ, went to be with Jesus on March 16, 2012. He was a native of Chicago Heights, Illinois and moved permanently to the valley in 1988. Rich was the Phoenix Suns Equipment Manager from 1988-2006. He sadly left his position with the Suns after suffering a stroke. Rich loved life, loved people, and always tried to find...

Andrew Stephen Byrne,33, passed away March 17, 2012, in Phoenix, Arizona. Andrew died unexpectedly, passing away in his sleep. Andrew’s mortal shell is gone, but his spirit remains here, with his family and friends. Andrew was born December 4, 1978, and had a life-long commitment to Arizona, even to the point of choosing his college experience at Northern Arizona University,...

Mary Kathleen KnorrBorn October 5, 1951 in Phoenix, Arizona. Died March 21, 2012. Preceded in death by her parents George and Laverne Knorr, her sister Carol Ann, and her brother Jerry. Survived by sisters Joyce, Debbie, Teresa and brothers Kenneth and Larry and also by her many nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends....

Terry Brennan, 58 of Phoenix, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2012. Son of Mary and Michael Brennan, Terry was born on June 18, 1953 in Little Falls, New Jersey. After earning his Masters in Political Science at A.S.U., Terry became a writer, historian, photographer, world-traveler, skilled craftsman, satirist, and Trekkie. He was a loving husband to his wife of...

Russell F. Jacobs, loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 22, 2012. Russell is survived by Helen, his wife of 67 years, three children, Alan (Sally), Jeanie (Tom) and Mary Ann (Jim), two granddaughters, Erika and Sonja, one great-grandson, Nils, and two brothers, Lester of Peoria, IL and Lawrence of Merritt...

Melvin Van Dyke of Phoenix, AZ, died on March 17, 2012. Mel was born southwest of Cornlea, NE on September 17, 1938. He graduated from Humphrey St. Francis High School in 1956; Norfolk Junior College in 1958; and the College of St Joseph Albuquerque, NM, in 1961, where he also earned his Masters Degree. He is survived by his wife...

Alicia Moreno Guerra died peacefully at the age of 81 with her husband, Alfonso, of 55 years beside her on March 19, 2012 in Phoenix Arizona. She was born on June 19, 1930 to Ramon and Josefina Moreno in Glendale California. In 1931 she and her family moved to Litchfield Park, Arizona where they lived in Camp 52. She worked...

Milinkovic, Radenko “Rudy”of Cave Creek, AZ, passed away on March 19, 2012. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and sons-in-law, and was a devoted grandfather to Filip, Stefan and Una. Visitation will be from 5 – 8 P.M. on Thursday, March 22nd, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd. Our “Deda” will be greatly...

Joyce Endres, 84, stepped out of time and into eternity to be with Jesus Christ her Savior on March 12, 2012. She was born on January 10, 1928 in Lexington, KY to Bill Adams and Dorcie Reeves Adams Horner. She married George Endres in Cincinnati, Ohio and moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1953 just prior to her daughter being born....

Resident of Phoenix, Arizona.Vivian peacefully entered into eternal rest at the age of 96 on March 10, 2012. She will be greatly missed by those that survived her. She was the loving stepmother of Patrick Ovens of San Jose, CA, along with her stepdaughter-in-law Donna. She was a dear aunt to Patti Witson, Philip and Sue Witson, Mary Lou Gordon,...

52, of Laveen, AZ died March 2, 2012. Born March 15, 1959 in Buffalo, New York to Bob and Phyllis Haberer. Attended Squaw Peak Elementary School, Camelback High School, and earned both her BA and MA at Arizona State University. Kathy arrived in AZ in 1964. She was a teacher, principal and administrator, retiring from the Creighton School District August...

82, of Phoenix, AZ. died on March 13, 2012. Born June 12, 1929 in Buffalo, New York, to Roderick and Charlotte Stafford. Attended Bennett High School in Buffalo and earned her BS at Buffalo State University. Phyllis arrived in Arizona with her family in 1964. She was a teacher at Wilson Central School in NY, substitute teacher and librarian at...

Genevieve Bayham passed away on March 12, 2012. Born in Ironwood, Michigan on January 9, 1923 to James Edward Shea and Della Theresa Endrizzi, Gen attended St. Ambrose elementary school and graduated from Luther L. Wright high school. She obtained nurses training at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago where she received her RN. Following graduation, Gen worked at...

Madonna Murphy passed away March 5, 2012. Born on October 12, 1924 in Somerset, Ohio. She is survived by 6 children: Linda Kirkpatrick, Mary Pat DeYon, Ann Guinsler, John Guinsler, Christopher Guinsler and Joseph Guinsler. 3 step children: John Murphy, Chrissy Maerz and Michael Murphy. 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Madonna was a member of Saint Thomas Catholic Church and...

Mary Anne Goldenetz, daughter of James and Anne Goldenetz was born November 3, 1950 in Phoenix, AZ, where she lived her entire life. She attended St. Theresa Grade School, Gerard High School, and the nursing program at Phoenix College. After graduating from nursing school she worked over 30 years in various nursing facilities and was often recognized for her outstanding...

Anne P. Hynes, 100 years old of Scottsdale, Arizona died on March 7, 2012 at the Eckstein Center/Hospice of the Valley, Scottsdale. Anne was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bernard Hynes Sr. She is survived by her son, Bernard Hynes, Jr.; two grand-daughters, Linda Sargent-Brown and Christine Hynes; her great grandson Liam Brown; and her sisters Stella Hebel...

Paul Joseph Neumayr, 83 of Sun Lakes, AZ, passed away from cancer on March 9, 2012. Born in Bruckberg, Germany on December 23, 1928, he came to New York City in 1933 and resided until moving to Arizona in 1956. He married his wife, Frances in 1956. Survivors include his wife; son Ed Neumayr, daughter-in-law Tracy; grandchildren Michael, Megan and...