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Margaret Ann Sucharski, 95, of Peoria, AZ passed away April 21, 2007. She was born January 3, 1912 in Sauk Centre, MN and graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 1930. She worked at Swift and Company in Sauk Centre from 1930-1934 then attended St. Barnabas School of Nursing from 1934-1937. She worked at a Veterans Hospital in the Los Angles area from 1937-1942 then enlisted in the US Navy serving until 1952 and resigned at the rank of Lt. Commander. She attended the University of Washington to complete her nursing degree with an emphasis in public health, was awarded her Bachelor of Science degree in 1955. She was employed by the Anaheim, CA school district as a school nurse coordinator from 1955-1960. In 1960 Margaret married Chester J. Sucharski and moved to South Milwaukee, WI and in 1969 Margaret and Chester retired to Sun City, AZ. Chester died November 12, 1983 at the age of 85. In 1989 Margaret moved to her present home at Freedom Plaza in Peoria, AZ. A funeral mass will be held at 10:AM Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 15800 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ. Interment to follow at Sunland Memorial Park. Menke Funeral & Cremation Center handled arrangements.
Stanley P. Kubat, 80, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on April 21, 2007. Visitation will be 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM on Friday, April 27, 2007 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Graveside service to follow at 1:30 PM at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Phyllis Claudine Nash Laughton, 80, of Sun City passed away April 17, 2007. Phyl was born in Shattuck, Oklahoma and graduated high school there; went to Alva, OK college for one year, married and moved to California where she stayed for 40 years, then to Colorado for 5 years, retiring to Sun City in 1997. Phyl worked in the automotive business in office work and as the business manager the last 7 years before retirement. Phyl has been an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous since July 11, 1969 which led her to her membership with the Church of Religious Science. She is survived by her husband Bruce Norman Laughton; daughters: Tanya David Every of Maui, HI, Sherry Bill Gates of Kent, WA, Deborah Gates of Des Moines, IA and Pamela Scott Wheeler of Carlsbad, CA. Her sister Ina Tommy Melton of Kissimmee, FL and her brother Jack Millie Nash of Colorado Springs, CO. 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 7 nieces and nephews also survive. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ.
Travis Wayne Seffern, 26, of Phoenix was taken from us on April 13, 2007. Born February 26, 1981, Travis is survived by his daughter, Abigail Seffern, his mother, JoAnn Fifer, his sister, Tara Seffern, his fiance
John S. Retherford died April 13, 2007 in Sun City. Born August 29, 1918 in Pocatello, ID; he lived in Orcas Island, WA and Sun City, AZ. Memorial service is planned by his wife Laurie Retherford at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 27, 2007 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ.
After a heroic battle with breast cancer, Donna Jane Dee Jay Weinrebe, 88, passed away peacefully, April 13th, at her home in Sun City. Dee Jay lived life to the fullest until the very end. She loved to travel and had a great sense of adventure. She loved and appreciated the arts and lived her life with flair and style. She, being a native of Minot, attended the University of North Dakota, graduated as a medical technician and practiced in New York City. Moving to Phoenix, Arizona for health reasons, she attended Thunderbird International School of Business, graduating in 1956 with an accounting degree. She traveled worldwide working as an accountant in Germany, Brazil and the United States. Dee Jay was well loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Julius H. & Ethel Lloyde Weinrebe and her sister Juanita. She is survived by her cousin, Ethel Lloyd Day of Bozeman, Montana, many other cousins and close friends. Memorial services will be held Friday, April 27, 2007 at 10:00 AM at St. Alban
Richard Lee Harris 70, of Sun City West, AZ passed away April 8, 2007. Richard was born in Los Angeles, CA and moved to Arizona in 1998 from Boise, ID. He was a retired Major serving in the US Army. He is survived by his wife Sandy, Son Terry of Boise, ID, Brother Ronnie, Grandchildren Tanner, Carrie, and Hunter Harris, Ryan and Brandy Summers, preceded in death by his daughter Carrie. Memorial Service will be 6:00 P.M. Thursday April 19, at Radiant Church 15522 W. Paradise Lane, Surprise, AZ. Family suggests contributions to American Heart Association. Menke Funeral & Cremation Center 623979-6451.
Patria Marie Stiefes, 75, of Sun City went to the loving arms of Our Lord on April 4, 2007. Patria was born in Jackson, Missouri May 10, 1931. She will never be forgotten. Patria is survived by her loving husband Charles Stiefes, of 54 years, and four children; Patria Ann, Arthur, Phillip and Kathleen; her sister Virginia and brother Arthur. 6 grandchildren: Patria Lynn, Jenny L., Ryan, Amber, Natalie and Stephanie. Four great grandchildren: Monique, Michael, Katelynn and Malikai. Visitation will be 4-7 PM with a Rosary at 5:00 PM on Monday, April 9, 2007 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Funeral mass will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at St. Joachim & St. Anne Catholic Church, 11625 N. 111th Ave., Sun City, AZ. Donations may be given to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.
Jerold McDowell, 65, of Phoenix, AZ left us to be with our Heavenly Father March 29, 2007. He was born in Missouri and was raised in Arizona. Jerold was a member of the Teamsters Union Local #104. He was well known in the Rodeo, Team Roping, and cattle industry. Dad loved being a cowboy. He touched many people
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