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William Leslie Ohlund, 58, of Phoenix passed away June 11, 2008. Born in Chicago, IL, he resided in Arizona for the past 30 years. He is survived by his wife Carol; son Colton and daughter Kayla. Funeral services for Mr. Ohlund will be at 1:00 PM on Monday, June 16, 2008 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ.
Vivian Bartholomew, 91, of New River, Arizona passed away June 7, 2008. Vivian was born December 19, 1916, in Monroe, Utah. She moved her family to Mesa, Arizona in 1954 and retired from the Arizona State Health Department in 1979. She was preceded in death by her son Russell Lamar Peay. Vivian is survived by her daughters Latetia Roberts, and Phyllis Norman Jarvis, and son Phillip Peay, twelve grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Vivian will be dearly missed by all who knew her. A private family memorial gathering to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2008. Donations are suggested to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.
Lois Mae Platt Gardner, 80, of Peoria, AZ passed away June 6, 2008. She was born May 7, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio to Harvey & Helen Calkins Platt. An artist, she moved to Arizona in 1988 from Connecticut. She is survived by her sister Marcia Watt and brother in law Ralph Watt. Nieces: Leslie Walach, Kathleen Frey, and Gretchen Black. 8 great nieces and nephews also survive.
Calvin C. Hughes, 85, passed away in Sun City on June 6, 2008 after a courageous battle with emphysema and lung cancer. He was born in Dennis, Mississippi on May 22, 1923, the 3rd child of Oscar and Elizabeth Cornelius Hughes. His family traveled much of his childhood and he spent a great part of it in northern California. Cal enlisted in the Army Air Corp in 1943 as an airplane mechanic and was planning to become a pilot when WWII ended. A blind date in Fort Worth, TX introduced him to Margaret A. Schumacher and they wed in August of 1950. After moving to Wichita, KS he obtained a degree in Business Administration from University of Wichita and celebrated the arrivals of his two daughters. The family finally ended up in Albuquerque, NM where for 30 years he practiced his livelihood of Real Estate and his passion for golf---excelling at both and winning numerous awards and trophies. In 1993 he came to Sun City to be near his family and, of course, play more golf. He is preceded in death by his parents, older brother Ernie, younger brother J.C. and ex-wife Margaret. Remaining to cherish his memory is his sister, Delilah, and other family members in Mississippi, and his daughters--- Andrea in Phoenix, and Cynthia in Scottsdale. A "feisty" guy, he rallied far more years than some thought he would, considering his illnesses, but not nearly close enough to the 110 years he had promised. Visitation and a brief service will be held at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., on Tuesday, June 17th, beginning at 10am, followed by burial at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., at 12:30 p.m.
Bryan Paul Compton The Beezer, AKA Lil Compton of Surprise, AZ passed away June 2, 2008. He was born in Phoenix on March 15, 1981. He grew up in Peoria, AZ and graduated from Peoria High School in 2000. Bryan pursued his education at U.T.I. and received his Associates degree in 2004. He was employed by Cox Communications. Bryan leaves behind his loving fiance, Sheena L. Stephens; mother America Compton; father Richard Compton; sister Stephanie Jenson Shane; brother Christopher Compton Jenifer Riazzi; his grandfathers Jesse Iatonna and James Collar; grandmothers Ann Compton and Ann Collar; his adoring niece America Maryah Gustafson; 2 nephews Tyler and Tanner Jenson, and a nephew that has yet to enter this world; many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and many friends. Visitation will be Friday from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center 12420 N. 103rd Ave. Sun City. Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday at the Funeral Home. Contributions suggested to The Bryan Paul Compton Memorial. Donations can be made at any Bank of America.
Mary Lou Brady, 76, of Glendale, AZ passed away May 27, 2008. Mary Lou was born March 26, 1932 in Bayville, Kentucky. She was an Arizona resident for over 38 years retiring from teaching in Bullhead City, AZ. She is survived by her daughters, Karen Hynes and Terri Brady; son-in-law Jim Hynes; sister-in-law Gloria Brotz; grandson Alex Hynes and great grandson Evan Hynes. Memorial Services to be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Donations in Mary Lou's memory are suggested to the Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab, Utah 84741. www.bestfriends.org
Sieger "Zig" Kwiatkowski, Jr., 75, of Phoenix, AZ passed away early Monday morning, May 26, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. He was born September 1, 1932 in Paterson, NJ to Sieger and Lottie Kwiatkowski. The oldest of the family, and only son, he served in the US Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. On October 5, 1957, he married his best friend, Lorraine Gillis. Zig graduated from Montclair State College in 1954 with a BA, and in 1959 earned his Masters. He taught Chemistry and Physics at Fair Lawn High School until moving to Phoenix, AZ in 1966, where he began teaching at Moon Valley High School. When Apollo High School opened, Zig became the Dean of Students and Assistant Principal of Student Activities. He returned to Moon Valley High School several years later as the Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, where he remained until his retirement. Zig was very active in professional organizations. He is a lifetime member of N.E.A. as well as the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. Zig is the founding Father of the Arizona Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association AIAAA. He is also the 1st inductee of the AIAAA Hall of Fame. Sports was one of Zig's main passions in life. He played high school and college basketball and baseball, being drafted by the New York Mets, New York Nets and the New York Yankees, but did not play due to knee injuries. Zig is an inductee of the Montclair State University Hall of Fame as well as a member of the Alumni Association. On the weekends you could always find him playing golf, baseball or tennis, or on the sidelines cheering on his grandchildren, his greatest joy. Zig is survived by his loving wife Lorraine, children Rick Cindy Kwiatkowski and Lisa John McMorrow, and sisters Florence Jim Dailey and Patricia Chuck Entrup. In addition, he leaves behind his precious grandchildren, Michael and Mark Kwiatkowski; and Deven, Kiera, Marina and Taryn McMorrow, as well as many nieces and nephews. Zig was loved by many and will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 30, 2008 at 2:00PM at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Avenue, Sun City. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Frank Pop Lee, 78, of Sun City, AZ, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and lifelong friend to many, peacefully passed in his sleep on May 26, 2008. Pop was born February 1, 1930 in Waverly, Missouri. He grew up in Dallas, Texas and moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1961. He is preceded in death by his son James, and grandson Mike. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Ruth; five sons Ronnie Pattie, Chuck Randee, Glenn Monica, Gary Julie, Larry, and two daughters Rhonda Chris and Vicki Jerry; two sisters, Patsy Tom, and Donna Billy Joe; and a brother James "Jim" Glenda; 16 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Pop was an avid hunter, fisherman and a lover of the great outdoors. He began his career as a long haul truck driver in 1955, was the owner of El Camino Leasing and Lee Trucking. He served in the US Army from 1947 to 1949, and was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge #200 for 50 years. He will be remembered as the ultimate American Trucker, a loyal and steady mentor and friend to so many. Pop we thank you for your love, guidance, support and strength throughout the years. Your memory will live on forever each and every time we see an eighteen wheeler rolling down the highway. Memorial service will be held on Saturday May 31st at 11:00 AM with a reception immediately following, at the Menke Funeral home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave, Sun City, AZ.
Thelma Mary Shipley, born 12-11-20 in Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband, Ray of more than 50 years and her son Larry Shipley. Survived by her children, Shirley Docken Don, Dick Shipley, Kay Brinkley Bill, Bobbi Thomas Tim; 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchilden and her dear and loving friends, Johnny and Annie Torres. We as a family are grateful for all the Torres' did for our mother. She was a mother by choice and many other things out of necessity. She owned a beauty salon, taught tailoring and lingerie for many fabric stores. She had her own tool belt and never waited for someone else to fix anything as she was very independent. She passed this on to her children. We will miss her. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 30, 2008 at Holy Cross Cemetery, 10045 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale, AZ.
Harold Duessel, a 21 year resident of Litchfield Park died on May 22, 2008. He was a veteran of 23 years in the US Navy and retired as LCDR. He worked for 15 years in International Finance for Combustion Engineering. He followed this career change by proudly volunteering on the Cityscape Commission for 12 years here in Litchfield Park. He leaves a wife, Mary Lou, and three sons: Peter, John and Andrew and 6 grandchildren. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ with burial at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.
John P. Schwarz, 73, of Peoria, AZ passed away on May 21, 2008. Survived by his wife, Marie, Daughter Mary Jo Ralph of Phoenix, AZ, Daughter Theresa Peter & Grand-daughter Celeste of Cleveland Hts, OH, & son Robert Allison of Countryside, IL. Sisters Ruth Meyer & Margaret Schwarz, brothers Gene deceased, Ted & Greg Schwarz. A Memorial mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 5, 2008 at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic church, 9728 W. Palmeras Dr. Sun City, AZ with burial following at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Elizabeth Seton Church or the Alzheimer's Association.
Ray G. Wallner, 85, a resident of Sun City for 12 years, passed away May 19, 2008. Mr. Wallner was born in Tappen, ND. Before retirement he was a teacher and coach for many years in North Dakota and Oregon. He loved bowling, fishing and camping in his spare time. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Alice; son Wayne Wallner Lori; preceded in death by son Clark Wallner in 2005; also surviving are his sister Beverly Wentz; grandchildren: Michael, Nathan, Matthew, Erin, Alison & Amanda; great grandchildren: Kaidee, Kaliee, Michael, Chancelor, Madeline, Jonathan, Austin & Danielle. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. with visitation 1 hour prior on Friday, May 23, 2008 at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 15630 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ. Donations are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, 1028 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006.
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12420 N 103rd Ave.
Sun City, AZ 85351
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