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Slott, Dorothy N., 89, January 7, 2008. Born in Lewisburg, PA, December 11, 1918. Survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Charles A. Slott, daughters Barbara Bill DiLenge, Mary Ellen Maxell Doug Zimmermann, and Jill Pearlberg Cliff, grandsons Reed and Steven Maxell, granddaughter Sarah Pearlberg, sisters Edna Middleswarth and Thelma Duck, sister-in-law Audrey Slott, and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Jan. 12 at Willowbrook United Methodist Church, 19390 N. 99th Ave., Sun City. Donations may be made in Dorothy's name to the Make-A-Wish Foundation or Planned Parenthood. Arrangements by Menke Funeral & Cremation Center.
Sheila M. Smith, 63, of Sun City passed away Jan. 4, 2008. She was born in Douglas, AZ and is survived by husband Leroy; brothers Ron and Fred Dyste; sisters Yolanda Patterson and Deborah Dyste. Visitation will be 5-7 PM Wed., Jan. 9, 2008 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave. Funeral service 10:30 AM Thurs., Jan. 10, 2008 at Lighthouse Assembly of God, 14185 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, AZ.
Dorothy M. Hansen, 94, of Goodyear, AZ passed away January 3, 2008. Dorothy was born Feb. 20, 1913 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Josephine Gorman Graf. A homemaker, she came to Arizona 59 years ago from Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband James Hansen in 1995, and was also preceded by two daughters Patricia and Phyllis. Survivors include her son James Hansen, Jr.; grandchildren Eleanor, Deborah, Mark, Kandie and Gary; 9 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be 8:00-10:00 AM with funeral service at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 12, 2008, Menke Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ.
Stella G. Wilczek, 90, of Sun City, passed away December 30, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Wilczek. Survived by her children, Gerald Kate Wilczek of Merritt Island, FL, Dolores Robert Delaney, of Auburn NY, Virginia Perry of Glendale, AZ and Patricia Wilczek of Bedford, TX; sister, Mary Leja, of Auburn, NY, 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Wilczek was a supervisor for GE in Auburn, NY prior to moving to Sun City in 1982. Visitation will be from 11:00-1:00 PM Jan. 2, 2008 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ with services at 1:00 PM.
Constance Jerene Shores Cordrey
Constance Jerene Shores Cordrey Connie - beloved daughter, loyal sister, devoted wife, dedicated mother, and constant friend
Jeffrey Michael Ogle of Surprise, went home to be with our Lord on December 27, 2006. He was involved in a motorcycle accident and died shortly thereafter. Although he wasn't expected to live at birth back on Sept. 20, 1987, in Laguna, California, he grew to become big, strong and larger than life - as anyone who knew him knows. He made the most of his 19 years and left us far too soon. Jeff had an unstoppable will, irresistable charm and an everlasting smile. He loved God and had limitless love for his mother, his family and friends. He lo9ved like and lived it to the fullest. His passion for riding with his friends was unsurpassed, and he really loved hi helmet. He is survived by his mother Sherri McKnight, sister Jenny Sanelle or Portland, Oregon, and brothers Nick, Brady and Andy of Surprise, his maternal grandmother Jinni Watson, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins as well as everyone he met and each life he touched. He was a member of the Rose Drive Friends Church in Southern California and became a member of the Westgate Church upon moving to Surprise. A public viewing will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at the Menke Funeral & Cremation Center in Sun City. His service will begin at 11 a.m., Wednesday at the Radiant Church in Surprise, followed by a graveside service at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: The Jeffrey Ogle Memorial Fund in care of Westgate Friends Church.
A Requiem Mass for Margaret Therese Spirakus, 83, of Sun City, Arizona will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, Jan 5th at St. Clements Catholic Church, 15800 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ. Mrs. Spirakus died Christmas Eve at Sun Health Boswell Rehabilitation Center. Born Feb 18th 1924, she grew up in Willoughby, Ohio. Margaret lived in Euclid, Ohio, before moving to Sun City 18 years ago. Peg Spirakus, a homemaker, was a 1942 graduate of Andrews School for Girls in Willoughby, Ohio. She lived a courageous life battling the effects of rheumatoid arthritis. She was an inspiration to all that knew her. Mrs. Spirakus was preceded in death by infant son, Gerard, and parents, Nina and George Taddie. Survivors are her very beloved husband, Stanley; children Patricia Mazure Michael of Trenton, MI; Catherine Duer of Willoughby, OH; Frank Spirakus Mary of Chandler, AZ; 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, the 6th born on this Christmas Day. Arrangements have been made through Menke Funeral & Cremation Center.
Ralph Baskett, Jr., 83, passed away December 20, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Margaret Baskett. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Katie Setka Baskett, and his sister, Ava Marie Baskett Doyle. He is also survived by his sons, Ralph Martha, Bruce Lisa and daughter Beverly Jenkins Dave plus his exchange student son, Olaf Bastian Irina. He has nine grandchildren and two great grandsons. He loved watching them grow into happy adults. Ralph was born in March 17, 1924, attended Peoria schools, UofA and ASU. Ralph was on the All-State basketball team his senior year. He joined the Navy Air Corps after one year at UofA. When he returned, he gave up on his plan to finish college on his basketball scholarship to help his father on the farm. Farming was a joy for him. He worked long hours until Progressive Supranuclear Palsy took away his balance in 2003. Ralph worked with many organizations: Farm Bureau, Cotton Growers, Cattle Growers, Vegetable Growers, ASCS, Toastmasters, etc. After many years of playing basketball, baseball and softball in the area, he officiated games for ten years. He enjoyed contact with all involved. Ralph also had fun coaching some of the boys baseball teams. He was inducted into the Arizona Basketball Hall of Fame in 1966. On the farm, he appreciated the work of his many employees and associates. The family was lucky to have the best neighbors. He never tired of card parties, dances and travel with friends and family. For the past year, he has had many wonderful caregivers at Sun Valley Lodge. Burial by Menke Funeral & Cremation Center will be private. Everyone is invited to celebrate his life at a casual lunch to be held at Rio Vista Park, north Thunderbird Road, just west of 101, from 12 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 27. Turn north on Rio Vista Blvd. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Residents
R.J. Baker passed away at home at age 87. A resident of Sun City 15 1/2 years, formerly of Lisle, IL. A WWII US Army veteran. Loving husband of Lorraine Grisinski for 60 years. Beloved father of Elaine Gary Burce. Georgiann Stephen Morrissey, Ralph Vicki Coe, Mark Araceli and Christine Robert Kilby, and grandfather of 10. He was predeceased by Andrew Kilby. Born in Chicago he is survived by sister Ruth George Lux. Visitation will be 6-8 PM with Rosary at 7:00 PM on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave. Funeral mass to follow at 10:00 AM on Friday, Dec. 28, 2007 at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 9728 Palmeras Dr., Sun City, AZ. Interment at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
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