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Grace E. Hall, nee Avila, 87, of Sun City West, Ariz., born June 2, 1918, in Hayward, Calif., died Saturday, April 15, 2006, at her home. Mrs. Hall moved to Sun City West from Atlanta, Ga.. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Sun City West.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lymon M. Hall, Sr.; her parents, Joseph Avila and Odelia Mexner Avila; four brothers, Joseph M. Avila, Robert Avila, Edward Avila and Richard Avila; two sisters, Ruth Mauck and Edna Roberts.
Surviving are her two children, Patricia H. White of Belleville, Ill. and Lymon M. Sarah Hall, Jr. of Houston, Tex.; four grandchildren, Kenneth Buchheit, Michelle Buchheit, Louisa Hall and Joseph Hall; and one great-grandchild, Jennifer Buchheit; one brother, Joseph E. Marie Avila of Pleasanton, Calif. and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends new and old.
The family would like to especially thank the staff of The Heritage Legacy for the care and love they showered on her for the past year. Special thanks also to her many friends, particularly Charlene Work, who gave her such warmth and comfort. We hope the
Wendi Michelle Bishop, 15, of Glendale passed away April 14, 2006. Wendi was born in Phoenix July 17, 1990. She was a student at Deer Valley High School. She is survived by her parents Toby and Denise, Sister Lindsey, Grandparents Judith Bishop, Max Bishop, Wana & Joe Spencer, and many relatives and friends. Contributions suggested to the Wendi M. Bishop Memorial Fund at any Wells Fargo Bank in Wendi's name. Wendi will be remembered for her beautiful smile by all who knew her.
Donald A. DeMuth, 93, of Anthem, AZ passed away on April 12, 2006, after a short illness. He was born in Dubuque, IA, on September 27, 1912. Don married Pat Hendersen of Milwaukee, WI on June 30, 1934. Pat and Don moved from Milwaukee to Franklin Park, IL in 1946. He was employed by International Harvester Navistar for 30 years. When he retired, Don was a general foreman at the company
Denzil Carl Jones 75, of Sun City. Passed away April 10, 2006. Mr. Jones was born in Tennessee and came to AZ 15 years ago from Washington. He was a life member of the Masonic Lodge Consistory in Peoria, IL, The Blue Lodge, Shriners, Life member of the Moose Lodge in TN, American Legion, V.F.W., Elks Lodge, and the Sun City Shriners, Past patron of the Sun Light chapter 67. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Holland, Daughter Deborah Taylor, 3 Brothers Palmer, Billy and Mike Jones, 5 Sisters Genovea Cox, Freda Barns, Retha Pugh, Glenda Summey and Sharon Long, 3 grandsons, 3 grand daughters and 2 great grandsons.
William B. McGovern, 77, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away April 8, 2006. Burial will be at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
Morris Dean Olson, 76, of El Mirage passed away April 6, 2006. Born May 18, 1929 in Chicago, IL, he moved to Arizona 34 years ago from New York. Mr. Olson retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of service. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved to collect rocks and minerals. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Wilma. Children: Gary of Glendale, Pamela of Phoenix, Glenn of Glendale and Gregory of Peoria. His sister: June E. Simmons of California and grandchildren; Erik, Johnathan and Holly Marie.
Sherman A. Tarpening, 82, of Waterford, passed away April 4, 2006 in Sun City, AZ. Loving husband of Helen for 56 years, father of Timothy Lynn of Waterford, Steven Sharon of Peoria, AZ, Scott of Waterford, Karen Burdette Tom of Livonia, grandfather of Michael Heather Tarpening of Holly, Pamela Tarpening of Waterford, Jennifer, Alan, and Brenda Tarpening of Peoria, AZ, Jessica and Jaclyn Burdette of Livonia, great grandfather of Brenden of Holly, also survived by nephews Frank Pam Lessiter of Brookfield, WI, Neil Roberts Janet-deceased of Lapeer. Sherm is survived by several cousins. Sherm served in the Navy during World War II and was a member of Community Presbyterian Church of Drayton Plains where he served as an elder and Sunday school teacher. He was active in the Golden Age Club of Waterford, was an avid U of M football fan and loved the game of golf. Sherm was a graduate of Central Michigan University and retired from Camera Mart in Pontiac in 1986 after serving for 33 years. A memorial service is pending
Warren G. Dell passed away April 2, 2006 in Litchfield Park, AZ. He was born in Rush, NY Sept. 9, 1921. Served in the Army/Air Force during WW II in Bombay, England. Married March 22, 1949 to Virginia deceased for 52 years. He moved to Arizona in 1959 and became a carpenter working for the Local Union #906 in Glendale for over 25 years. He was a Scout Master and baseball coach. Survivors include sisters; Elizabeth Fallon of West Henrietta, NY and Jenny May Pierce of Honeoye, NY. Sons; Kenneth & Tomiko of Vacaville, CA, Daniel & Olivia of Las Vegas, NV, Steven & Lydia of Buckeye, AZ and Stanley & Christel of Goodyear, AZ. Daughter; Gloria & Tim deceased Randolph of Litchfield Park, AZ. 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Dorothy C. Zink Dot, 98, of Sun City, AZ, beloved wife of Milton, passed peacefully into God
Harold H. Backmann, 95, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away on March 31, 2006. A retired sheet metal foreman. Interment to be in Elmhurst, Illinois
Donald E. McCardell, 74, of Glendale, passed away on March 28, 2006. Born in Baltimore, MD, he came to Arizona in 1962. Preceded in death by wife Dawn. Survived by children; Donald, JoAnn, Mark, Kim, Kelly, Elizabeth, and Laura. 6 brothers, 2 sisters and grandchildren, Andrew, Sean, Erin and Mark.
Keith John Blesch, 62, of Sun City, AZ, passed away on March 29, 2006. A Celebraion of Keith's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel.
Barbara Jean Fulks, 68, of Wenden, Arizona passed away on March 28, 2006. She was a bus driver and a cook for the Peoria School District. Private family services are planned.
Tom Kelly passed peacefully away at his home in Sun City, AZ, with his family near. He went to be with Our Lord and Savior on March 27, 2006. Tom was born in Nara Visa, NM, on May 12, 1918. He grew up on his parent
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