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Eugene Thompson Jensen, 87, of Sun City passed away April 5, 2008. Born in Woodstock, IL, Gene moved Sun City in 1982. Gene had 26 years of active Military/Uniformed service, and retired with the rank of Captain. He was awarded the Air Medal with several Oak Leaf Clusters for combat service with the 8th Air Force. He served with the Army of the United States and U.S. Air Force. He served the United States Public Health Service as an Environmental Engineer, he was First Deputy Director for the E.P.A. and was involved in water reclamation. He is survived by his wife Betty and many friends & family. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church, 12225 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon.
Sarah Kerkes Roehlk, 86, passed away April 5, 2008. Sarah was born January 22, 1922 in Golden State, AZ to Milan and Anika Kerkes. Sarah resided in Wickenburg and Phoenix until her marriage when she moved to Pendleton, Oregon. She returned to Phoenix and was employed by the Phoenix Union High School System until her retirement. Sarah was known for her sense of humor and famous cinnamon rolls. Preceding her in death was her son Paul Roehlk and an infant daughter. Sarah is survived by her son Michael Roehlk, granddaughter Andrea Nemitz, sister Annie Passey, 8 nieces in Arizona and nieces and nephews in Pendleton, Oregon.
Danny D. Tolmachoff, 32, of Glendale, AZ passed away April 4, 2008. A lifelong Arizona resident he was born in Glendale on July 6, 1975 to Dave & Mary Ann Bechkoff Tolmachoff. A Glendale High School graduate, he worked for a local sports venue. He is survived by his parents Dave & Mary Ann; brother David Tolmachoff III; sister Nina Marie Pavoggi Don; nephew Aaron and nieces Natasha & Holly.
Ed Finley, 86, formerly of Landsdowne, Pennsylvania and a lifetime member of the Lansdowne Fire Company passed away on April 2, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marge, sister Jean, brother Bill, 5 children, 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Ed proudly served 4 years in the U.S. air force, 48th Bombardment squadron, 41st Bombardment group as a flight engineer-gunner flying 50+ missions from a base in Okinawa during World War II. Ed retired from G.E./Honeywell in 1982 after 42 years. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, April 8 at 9 A.M. at the National Memorial Cemetery, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road. Donations may be made to the American Stroke Association by calling 1-888-478-7653.
Doloras Alderman86, peacefully departed on March 31, 2008. Born and raised in Racine, WI, she is survived by her children, Cheryl, Karen, James, Jill, and Kim, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She had 86 years of remarkable independence and strength and left her family with vibrant memories and warm hearts.
David G. Gawlik of Sun City, AZ passed away on March 30, 2008 in a local hospital. David was born on May 13, 1914 in Minneapolis, MN to Anthony and Cecelia Gawlik. He served in the Army First Infantry Division for over three years during WW II in the European area. David was wounded, earned a Purple Heart and was honorably discharged. After returning from WWII, he served over 32 years with the Minneapolis, Minnesota Postal Service. His interment will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Survivors are his wife of over 62 years, Pherne L. Gawlik, his sister Loretta Lunzer and nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, April 3, 2008 at American Lutheran Church, 17200 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ 85373. Memorial donations may be directed to the church.
Mary Almeyda, 86, of Sun City West, passed away March 29, 2008. Beloved wife of Joseph Almeyda, 63 years; Loving Mother to Ann Heckel, the late Sharon Boyce, and Donna Hamilton; Cherished Grandmother to 9 Grandsons, 2 Granddaughters and 10 Great-Grandchildren; two surviving sisters. A service will be held Friday at 9:30am at Our Lady of Lourdes, 19002 N. 128th Ave., Sun City West. Memorial contributions may be sent to Alzheimer's Association or Hospice of the Valley.
EARL G. LANDIS, 77 OF Anthem, AZ died Saturday March 29, 2008 after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born in South Dakota, to Langdon and Esther Landis on June 1, 1930 and in Sept of 1953 he married Belva Bev Usher. Earl served and received his commission in the U.S. Army's 200th Engineer Combat Co during the Korean War. He was also a Master Mason of Custer City Lodge #66 F&AM, Custer, SD for 54 years and achieved 32nd Degree in the Scottish Rite of Deadwood, SD in 1960. Although he was a structural engineer prior to retirement, the accomplishment he loved most was his woodworking. Earl is survived by his wife Bev of 54 years and his 4 children; Bruce Tai Landis, Columbia, MD; Brian Suzanne Landis, Elkridge, MD; Paulette COL. David Holtgrieve, Hampton, NH; Kristin James Moscicke, Sussex, WI and 3 grandchildren, Alexandra Landis, Michael and Jacqueline Moscicke. He is further survived by his sisters; Alice Johnson, Helen Sandberg, Hazel John Jacobsen, Donna Kent Knutson and Shirley Fernen and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Grace. A memorial mass will be held in his honor at the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, 4102 W. Union Hills Dr, Glendale, AZ at 1:00 PM Friday, April 4, 2008. His final resting place will be at St. Alban's Episcopal Cemetery, Sussex, WI. In lieu of flowers remembrances in Earl's name can be made to his parish, St. John the Baptist. Arrangements were entrusted to Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, Sun City.
Mr. Norman Harrington Lawton, Jr , 84 of Sun City passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2008 surrounded by his family. Norman was born in Audubon, New Jersey, is a Valley Forge graduate, and a WWII Veteran with the United States Marines. Norman is survived by his wife of 63 years , Gloria Olga Lawton , Sister Elizabeth , four daughters and two sons ; Maryann , Judith Mike, Stephen Lorna, Pamela Jean, Elizabeth George, Robert Arnette , and 13 grandchildren , Kerry , Marlene , Seth , Scott , Dan , Erin , Sara , Meleashia , Christopher , Brandon , Cory , Kyle , Katie , and 14 great grandchildren. Graveside Service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Contributions can be made to Hospice of the Valley. Arrangements done, by Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, Sun City, Arizona.
Glenard Beyeler, 78, of Sun City, AZ passed away on March 19, 2008. Born November 15, 1929 in Orrville, Ohio. Survived by his wife Rita of 50 years, their three sons and families, and 11 siblings. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 25th at 11:30 am and Christ's Church of the Valley, 7007 W. Happy Valley Rd., Peoria, AZ.
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