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Catherine Bernadette Moshier, 52 of Avondale, passed away December 19th following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 30, 1955 in Camden, NJ and moved to Arizona in 1988. Wife, mother, and nurse, she had a great capacity to love and care for others. Cathy began her career in medicine as a physical/occupational therapist in the U.S. Navy. After taking several years to raise her children she attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania and obtained her B.S. in Nursing. From there she spent 4 years in the U.S. Air Force as a Medical/Surgical Nurse. In 1992 Catherine transferred to the U.S. Public Health Service where she spent time as a labor and delivery nurse at the Phoenix Indian Medial Center, a public health nurse on the Salt River and Navajo Reservations, and a prison nurse in the Federal Prisons. In 2001 Catherine obtained her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix to become a Family Nurse Practitioner. After obtaining her degree she moved on to become a member of the U.S. Public Health Service Rapid Deployment Force Team. She is survived by her husband, Kevin Moshier; 3 children: Brian, Christina, and Legna. Additionally, she was blessed with 6 grandchildren: Jonathon, Nancy, Erin, Folashade, Zuriel and Phoebe. She is also survived by her parents, Joseph and Mary Novack, and her 5 siblings: Patricia, Mary, Theresa, Joseph, and Ann Marie. She touched many lives in her time and was beloved by all. A memorial mass to celebrate her life will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Rd. in Avondale at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 22nd. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley in her memory.
Mary Joan Balcerzak, 92, of Sun City passed away Nov. 30, 2007. She was born in Chicago, IL to Frank & Sophie Wychelewski. An Arizona resident since 1950, she was a retired Press Operator from International Metal. She was preceded in death by husband Raymond J. Balcerzak, Sr. in 1994. Survivors include her daughter Joyce John Brandon; son Raymond Mauricia Balcerzak; brothers Joe Wychelewski, Eddie Wichelecki & Harry Wychelewski; sister Helen Rys; grandchildren Michael & Kristen Brandon and great grandchildren Tanya & Kevin Brandon. Visitation will be 6-8 PM with Rosary at 7:00 PM on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, Dec. 7, 2007 at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 15800 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ. Interment at Sunland Memorial Park. Donations are suggested to Hospice of Arizona, 12740 N. Plaza del Rio Blvd., Peoria, AZ 85381. Arrangements by, Menke Funeral & Cremation Center.
May Sietsema Parr was born May 19, 1913 in Renville County, MN to Remmer and Tjeste Nederhoff Sietsema. She graduated from Renville High School in 1931, followed by a Business Course at Globe Business College in St. Paul, MN. Her business career extended over 35 years beginning in February 1932 at a legal office in St. Paul. Starting in May 1936, she was employed by an airline for over 15 years. During World War II, she served a tour on the American Red Cross Staff with assignments in Algiers North Africa and Italy. This was followed by employment with the Dept. of Defense for over 15 years with various assignments including Japan, France, Puerto Rico and the Washington D.C. area. On April 7, 1956, she married Jay C. Parr in Washington D.C. She retired in June 1970 when she and her husband moved to Phoenix, AZ and in 1972 to Sun City, AZ. Her volunteer work included many hours as Gray Lady with the American Red Cross chiefly in MN and later as a coordinator for Red Cross Blood Drives in Sun City, AZ, together with various other local organizations including her church. Mrs. Parr, a life long member of the Presbyterian Church, was a charter member of the Faith Presbyterian Church in Sun City, AZ, where she served as a Deacon. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1995, her parents, 9 brothers and 6 sisters. She is survived by her many living nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and one sister-in-law. Services were held 11:00 AM Dec, 6, 2007 at Faith Presbyterian Church and interment was at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Memorials can be made to Faith Presbyterian Church, 16000 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ, Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, 86581 County Road 6, Renville, MN 56284 or a charity of your choice. Menke Funeral & Cremation Center handled arrangements.
Miguel Gonzalez, Jr., 64, of Surprise, AZ, passed away November 28, 2007. He was a man of dignity and compassion. His laughter and sense of humor touched everyone that came in contact with him. He would melt you with his smiling eyes. Some would say that he was a stubborn man that wouldn
Adam R. Ibe, 83, of Sun City West, passed away Nov. 23, 2007. He was born Feb. 5, 1924 in Sheboygan, WI. Mr. Ibe is a US Air Force veteran having served during WW II. A Phoenix resident for 59 years, he retired from Shamrock Foods in 1988 after 39 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dolores. Daughter Roxanne Dick Phillips, and son Greg Ibe: two sisters, Emily Larson and Marie Hiebing; grandchildren Crystal Ibe, Angela Martin, Jennifer & Adam Ibe. Great grandchildren Siriah, Nicholas and Brandon also survive. Visitation will be 9-11:00 AM with funeral service at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 30, 2007 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Interment to follow at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Burnell Nelson passed away November 20, 2007. Born on April 1, 1925, in Viborg, SD, he was survived by his wife Ruth, four children Cheryl, Maureen, Kathryn, and Charles, 8 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. Burnell retired from Lockheed having enjoyed a career as an aerospace engineer largely in California. The Nelsons attended Phoenix First Assembly of God. Burnell was a veteran of WWII, where he served in the 2nd Marine Division in the Pacific Theater at Saipan, Tinian, Okinawa, and finally in occupation of Japan at Nagasaki. Viewing will be on Tues., Nov. 27, from 2-4pm, and services on Wed., November 28, at 11am, at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City. Following the services, there will be interment with full military honors at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. The family suggests donations in Burnell
Garnet P. Nash, 85, of Peoria, passed away on November 17, 2007. An exemplary wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she was born in Suttons Bay, Michigan on April 17, 1922 to parents Arthur & Mary Reincke Sanborn. She was preceded in death by her brother Glen Reincke, who she held in loving remembrance for nearly 70 years. It was during these early years in Leelanau County, MI when Garnet met her lifelong partner and husband, John L. Jack Nash. Jack and Garnet lived most of their adult lives in Grand Rapids, MI where Garnet worked for Lear Sigler now Smith Industries for 28 years as a skilled assembly worker. Upon retirement she and her husband moved to Peoria, AZ where they lived for over 25 years. Garnet is survived by her husband Jack, her son Ron Nash, and her grandson Dustin Nash, who were each helped immeasureably by her love and guidance. She is also survived by her sister Carol Nelson, niece Sharon Nelson, and nephew Randy Nelson who will all deeply miss her. Garnet enjoyed travel, eating out, shopping, was an avid fan of the Phoenix Suns and member of the Peoria Presbyterian Church. Garnet was generous, firm, detail oriented, fashionable, loving, appropriately reserved, humorous, open minded, and most of all, uniquely granted a gift of a moral compass that influenced everyone who knew her well. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, November 29, 2007 a visiting hour with the family at 9:00 AM at the Peoria Presbyterian Church, 10236 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, AZ. Arrangements by Menke Funeral & Cremation Center 623 979-6451.
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