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Bill J. Burnstein of Peoria born November 3, 1946, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away July 24, 2021 at home. He was born in Chicago, IL and was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Bill moved to Arizona in 1964 and helped his father start their family business Glendale Iron & Metal, followed by Glendale Steel Supply. Twenty years ago, Bill started his own successful business, Valley Steel Supply.
Bill served in the Army which included a tour in Viet Nam.
Bill is survived by his wife, Debra; two children Brent Burnstein, Traci Smith and her husband, David Smith; and five grandchildren Michael, Tyler and Rylan Burnstein; Cannon and Aniston Smith.
On Saturday, July 31, 2021, visitation will be held 9:30-11:00 am, followed by services at 11:00 am. Both will be at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ.
Donations may be made in lieu of flowers in memory of Bill to: Lustgarten Foundation Pancreatic Cancer Research, 415 Crossways Park Dr., Ste. D, Woodbury, NY 11797 (516) 737-1550.
Laura Jean Taylor 73 of Sun City AZ passed away peacefully at home Saturday July 24, 2021.
Laura was born May 19, 1948 to Robert L. Williams and Gladys E. (Haney) Williams. Laura married Frederick D. Taylor Sr. August 20 1966, the couple resided in Remsen where they raised their two children. Laura and Fred owned Taylor’s Trackside Bar/Restaurant for 10 years where she fulfilled her love of cooking and baking, in that short time they made several lifelong friends. In February 2012 Laura and Fred moved to Sun City AZ. where she took up jewelry making and crafting Laura and Fred also looked forward to family visits. Laura enjoyed getting her nails done, playing bingo, putting puzzles together, driving her golf cart and going to the casino with her cherished friend Monique Berube.
Laura was known for her love of candy specifically those darn circus peanuts and the beauty of hummingbirds and most of all Laura had so much compassion toward people, she always knew the right things to say. Laura is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, daughter Sherry Taylor, son Frederick D. (Heather) Taylor Jr. her grandchildren Devin (Lacey Carino) Delaney, Valeri (Dillon) Bradley, Caryne (Dalton Sheppard) Delaney, Cortney (Austin Marino) Taylor, Eric Clark, and Jayde Hammill, great grandchildren Tegan, Levi, Luke, Jaxon, Everleigh and Violet brothers James (Susan) Williams, William Williams, Raymond (Anne) Williams. Several in-laws, nieces and nephews.
The family is honoring Laura’s request of no calling hours. There will be a graveside memorial at a later date.
George Daniel Croll, 95, of Youngtown, passed away July 20, 2021. Born in Cleveland, OH, George was a very proud American and a representative of America’s Greatest Generation. A U.S. Navy veteran, he was a resident of the Phoenix area for over 50 years. He was an active member of Harvest Church, and he spent many hours building churches and spreading the Word of God in the Native American communities. George was preceded in death by his wife Violet in 2006. He is survived by brother Ernest Croll, niece Janet Staley, nephew George Croll and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews in Ohio. Visitation will be at 9:00 a.m. with service at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 30, 2021, at Harvest Church, 8340 W. Northern Ave., Glendale, AZ 85305. Interment to follow at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
Bhismoutie (Chan) Kaladeen was born on December 30, 1929 in Leonora, West Coast Demerara, Guyana to Gobin and Sukhiya Singh. She was the second of three children including her older brother Mahadeo Singh and younger brother Gurudeo (Indall) Persaud.
She leaves to cherish her memory six children: Richard Kaladeen, Steve Kaladeen (Amena Kaladeen), Romeo Kaladeen, Vick Kaladeen (Rama Kaladeen), Hilda Kaladeen, Ayhelia (Kaladeen) Dawson (Benjamin Dawson, deceased), eight grandchildren: Chris Kaladeen (Hema Kaladeen), Melissa Dawson Maze (David Maze), Afsheen Farhadi, Cherie Kaladeen, Amanda Leach (Steve Leach), Shana Dawson Fish (Kiyoshi Fish Sr), Chanell Kaladeen, and Nadine Kaladeen and her six great grandchildren: Olivia Fish, Charlotte Fish, Rayon Kaladeen, Kiyoshi Fish II, Aydin Kaladeen, and Luka Welch.
Bhismoutie met her future husband, Seecharan, through her brother in 1945. He was instantly enamored and knew undoubtedly that she was the one for him. He actively courted her and eventually asked her parents permission for her hand in marriage. During his proposal, he promised he would never let a single hair on her head be harmed. They were married on April 14, 1946. They went to spend 73 years of life together until Seecharan’s death on May 8, 2019.
Aside from raising her six children, Bhismoutie and Seecharan owned and operated a clothing store called Stabroek Bazaar in Georgetown, Guyana for 12 years. After the birth of her final child, she dedicated her life to being the family matriarch.
Bhismoutie moved to Phoenix, AZ just in time for the birth of her first grandchild in 1983. She extended the love she had for her children to her grandchildren while helping care for and raise them. She continued to grace the generations with her incomparable culinary skills. She was an expert in the kitchen and some of her infamous meals include her fabulous roti and eggplant choka, tasty bake, and savory dumplings.
Bhismoutie was very involved in her Indian culture. She enjoyed watching Bollywood films and listening to religious Hindu music.
She also enjoyed simple pleasures such as a cup of coffee in the morning, watching the Phoenix Suns play basketball, telling stories of her childhood, reconnecting with long distant relatives, and watching all of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren grow up.
In the final years of her life, she was cared for by her children and daughter-in-law until she suffered an unfortunate accident at home.
On July 17, 2021 at noon she was ready to move on peacefully at 91-years-old with her son by her side, Romeo Kaladeen. She has now reconnected with her parents, her brothers, her nephew, her son-in-law, and her husband.
A visitation will be held on Friday, July 23 at 1:00 PM and a service to follow at 3:00 PM, at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Avenue.
Father Mark E. Harrington, 70, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 while under the care of hospice. Mark E. Harington, son of Robert “Digger” and Doloras Harrington, was born on December 11, 1950 in Spencer, Iowa. Father Mark attended Heart Grade School in Spencer and then went on to graduate from Precious Blood Seminary in 1969. He received his undergraduate degree in Communications from Northwest Missouri State in 1972. He then served in the United States Army as a legal clerk at Fort Sam in Texas. Once honorably discharged from the military, he attended St. Paul Seminary where he received his Masters degree in Theology. On May 26, 1979, in Spencer, Iowa, he was ordained as a Catholic priest to the Diocese of Sioux City.
Father Mark served as a priest within the Diocese of Sioux City from 1979 to 2001. While serving in several Iowa communities, he developed friendships that would last a lifetime. He was passionate and committed about building the education systems within the Catholic Diocese.
In the summer of 2001, Father Mark transferred to the Diocese of Phoenix where he served at several parishes, most recently assisting at St. Patrick’s in Scottsdale. His love outside of the priestly ministry, were his family, music, reading, radio broadcasting, cinema and of course the Atlanta Braves. Father Mark always found the good in anybody he came across. People in his journey of life, met a man that was truly non-judgmental and a true symbol of God’s love.
Father Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Doloras Harrington, sister Mary Jo Cuttell and brother Timothy Harrington.
Left to cherish his memory include, brother John (Charlene) Harrington, brother in law Jack Cuttell, sister in law Jennifer Harrington Price and her 2 daughters Meghan (Robert) Row and Bianca Fisk, niece Katie (Scott) Eager and nephews Judd and Andrew Harrington.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of the Valley, Sherman House 5801 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85054 or to the family at 12222 North Paradise Village Pkwy South, #104A, Phoenix, AZ 85032.
Funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM Friday July 16th at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 10815 N 84th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Visitation will be held Thursday,
July 15th, 2021 with family presence from 4-6 at Menke Funeral Home Sun City, AZ. Private burial will be held Saturday, July 17th at Holy Redeemer Catholic Cemetery.
Dorothy A. Gutierrez resident of Peoria AZ and formerly of Woodridge Illinois, passed away on July 11, 2021, after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer at age 92. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Peter and Agnes Tenkash and her brother Donald Tenkash. She is survived by her children, Marie Vogel, Peter (Kim) Gutierrez, Jean (Michael) Powers, and Lucille (Anthony) Trotman, eleven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was blessed to have two sets of twins for her great grandchildren.
Dorothy was a proud graduate of DePaul University in Chicago, IL where she received a BS in Biology. She worked in the medical field for many years as an Office Manager in the Chicago area. She was active in her church and served as the secretary to the Rector as well as teaching Sunday School for many years. She retired to Arizona to enjoy the beautiful weather and immense sunshine. Dorothy was immensely proud of her family, talking about them whenever she could and leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories. Despite her large family, Dorothy always made time for everyone. She constantly provided support and love for her family. It would be wrong to say that Dorothy lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was always determined.
Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 10 a.m. at St Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Sun City AZ. The burial will take place on July 30, 2021 at 10 a.m. at the Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Hillside, IL. The family insists that people make donations in support of breast cancer research or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the name of Dorothy A. Gutierrez in lieu of sending flowers.
On July 10, 2021 Dianne Lorraine Berkholtz at the young age of 89 went home to our Lord. She was born March 24, 1932 in Fresno, California. She is survived by her daughter Karen (nee Bowden) Young and her husband Wil, sons Tim Bowden and his wife Kymie and John Bowden. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren Michelle Gordon, Rachael Schmidt, Jacob Bowden and Sarah Bowden, and 5 great grandchildren namely Cierra Gordon, Reid Gordon, Katie Schmidt, Ashton Schmidt and Hurley Schmidt.
Dianne began her life in Fresno, California and after some years of moving around with her husband’s job they finally settled in Phoenix Arizona in 1952. She had her first son, Michael, now deceased, in 1951 in California and the rest of her children were born in Phoenix. She made Phoenix her home until 1988 when she moved to Prescott and lived 16 years. In 2014 she moved back to Phoenix to be with family. Dianne is best known as someone who had a deep abiding faith, a passion for the Lord and a relentless amount of wisdom gained from not only her life experiences but also from her relationship with the Lord. She loved knitting and crocheting and spent countless hours making beautiful pieces with her craft. She enjoyed spending time with family but gathered her strength in solitude and time in prayer.
There is just so much to share about Dianne and the impact she had on her family and friends, the legacy she has left for us all. As a friend, as a mother, as a grandmother, she leaves a void in our lives and will be greatly missed by all who knew her well but we can find comfort in that she is finally where she has always wanted to be in this life, resting in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
John Raeder Paul went home to be with the Lord on his 71st birthday, July 9th, 2021. John Paul will be greatly missed by all who knew him and those privileged to call him “Papa.”
John Paul was a very talented marketing expert who spent the majority of his early career working with community banks in St. Clair and Bad Axe, Michigan. Later, John Paul went on to use his talents to provide marketing services to many small business startups. Lastly, John Paul devoted his talents exclusively to Lavender’s Restoration Ministries (LRM). A monumental project that John Paul viewed as his career capstone as well as a personal call from the Lord, a work that will continue on.
John Paul was a cherished husband, father to 4 adult children, grandfather to 11 grandchildren and great grandfather to 11 great grandchildren.
Adult children - David Paul, Tiffany (John) Zelno, Heather Frost, and Evan Rudolph (Airia Sparks); Grandchildren – Jacob Frost; William, Charlotte, Lily, Elizabeth, and Theodore Zelno. Adult grandchildren - Emily (Zach) Wheeler (great grandchildren Eli, Zola, Zane and Eve), Laura (Patrick) Hagan (great grandchildren Rylan, Savanna, Benjamin Simpson, Ezra, and Jethro), Ashley (Zach) Anderson (great grandchildren twins Elicia and Seth), Amanda (Roman) Mynatt, and Mikayla (Jeremiah) Barrett.
A memorial service for John Paul will be held on Saturday, August 21, at 10:00 a.m. at Radiant Church 15522 W Paradise Ln, Surprise, AZ 85374
In lieu of flowers, John Paul would be greatly honored by monetary gifts being sent to his wife, Dr. Sharon L Paul, at sharon@discoverLRM.org for the completion and printing costs of The Case and Lavender’s Restoration-Translation of the New Testament - two major LRM publications.
To God be the glory for His gift to us - John R. Paul.
Denis Joseph Wittry
July 2021
With heavy hearts, the Wittry family has lost their loving husband and father, Denis Wittry. Preceded in death by brother John (Jack) Wittry, grandparents Mary Ellen and Joseph O’Connor, father Elmer Wittry, mother Kathryn Dobrath, stepfather Charles (Coach) Dobrath, aunt Frances O’Connor, father-in-law Patrick Treacy, and cousins Peg & Mike O’Connor.
Denis was born in Chicago, moved to Des Plaines and Elgin, IL. Upon graduating Viator High School, he attended St. Mary College, Harper and Elgin Community Junior Colleges. He proudly apprenticed and graduated from the Tool & Die Institute and worked 40 years in the trade. Upon retirement, he relocated to Arizona.
Denis enjoyed cooking, boating, jokes, fishing, friends, and The Bears. Denis cared for everyone; Union Steward, President & VP of condo association, loving guardian and advocate to all his loved ones who suffered losses or were in need.
Denis is survived by loving wife Debbie (Treacy), proud father of Patrick (Joy), granddaughter Phiala, and proud father of Brendan (Maggie).
A desert tree will be planted in his honor by the neighborhood association. Burial is private.
Jonathan L.Hirst
67, died peacefully with his family around him after a courageous battle with paralysis and other serious illnesses. Jon was born on December 29th, 1953 to Una (Hathaway) Hirst and Ed Hirst. He is survived by his loving wife, Veronica of 40 years and four wonderful children, Annie, Jonathan, Molly and Emily. He is also survived by his sister Laraine, and brothers, Steve, Rick, Mark, Mike and Ron. His sister Pam has met her eternal rest. Jon is also survived by numerous grand children, nieces and nephews and many others.
Jon was loved dearly. His family and friends thought of him as a big teddy bear. He was quick to have a joke ready to liven things up. Anyone who met Jon loved his humor and infectious personality. He enjoyed restoring an old 1968 GTO, but his family will always remember camping trips, barbecues and family events. He will be greatly missed.
Richard Paul Doherty, born August 24, 1942, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in Sun City, AZ. He was the husband of the late Jane (Suplee) Doherty to whom, at the time of her death, had been married 47 years. Richard is survived by his daughter Deborah (Doherty) Reed and her husband James of Peoria, AZ (formerly of Abington, MA). He also leaves behind his granddaughter Jennifer Margaret Reed of Glendale, AZ (formerly of Abington, MA). In addition, Richard is survived by his nieces Kathleen Goldfarb, Patty Culhane, Theresa Taylor, Margaret Spain and Maureen Doherty, along with many grand nieces and nephews.
Richard was a proud member of the Navy for four years. He also was proud to have worked at Honeywell as an account manager for 40 years before retiring to Arizona. While in Arizona, Richard worked at many of the Sun City Recreational Facilities. He also up until this past year worked at Chase Field for the Arizona Diamondbacks and at Gila Hockey Arena for the Arizona Coyotes hockey team in guest relations. Richard was adored and admired, not only by his loving family, but around Sun City where he was known as “Mr. Socks” for his unique sock collection.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 15800 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ 85351. Interment at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
Edward Arthur Schramm, Sr. 84, a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather of Surprise passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at home. Ed was born on May 3, 1937 in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was the son of the late George and Gertrude (Harrison) Schramm. Ed was also preceded in death by his wife, Jule Ann (Elko) Schramm and his brother George (Jacquelin) Schramm.
Ed graduated from Keyport High School, Keyport, New Jersey and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Ed was a faithful member of St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church. He was Past National Commandant of the Marine Corp League (1976), a retired Sergeant from the Hazlet New Jersey Police Department and retired civilian accident investigator from Mesa Police Department.
Surviving to cherish his memory are his five children Robert Schramm, Joseph (Emily) Schramm, Sharon O’Donnell, Cheryl Schramm and Edward (Carol) Schramm; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave, Sun City, AZ 85351 on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at 4 PM. A Mass will follow the next day, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at 10:30 AM at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, 17111 W. Bell Road, Surprise AZ, 85374.
Donations may be made in lieu of flowers in memory of Ed to Chance Shelter P.O. Box 8443 Surprise, AZ 85374 www.chanceshelter.org or to the American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org
Harold Michael Gill passed away at his home in Peoria, Arizona on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 3:03 AM at the age of 86.
Harold was born July 20th, 1934, in Manitowac, WI, son of the late George Michael and Larelda Anna (Kraus) Gill.
Harold is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Leila Marie. They were married in Mundelein, IL on July 25, 1964.
Harold is lovingly remembered by his son, Michael Gill (and his wife Michele Gill) of Marengo, Il and his daughter, Serena Gill of Peoria, AZ, 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 7 brothers and sisters and a number of nieces and nephews.
Harold graduated from Reedsville High School in 1954. He then worked construction for 49 years.
Harold enjoyed spending time with his wife, Leila in the later years they traveled. One of his favorite trips was to Hawaii for their 40th wedding anniversary.
There will be a celebration of life for Harold held at a later date.
Mike Novoselac, 76, of Sun City Arizona, passed on July 2, 2021.
Born 1945 in Vrbanja, Jugoslavia and immigrated to the United States in 1957 with his mother – Emily (deceased) and brothers Charles (deceased) and John.
He is survived by his wife Carol and Son Michael (Lauren) Novoselac brother John (Jan Alice) Novoselac.
He was married to Carol for 53 years. He grew up in Cleveland Ohio and worked as a mechanic and became owner of his own business. He then moved to Arizona in 1985 to be in the warm desert of Phoenix. He loved the heat and loved being outdoors.
He loved hosting parties, having pig roasts, watching soccer and driving around in his golfcart to see friends and family.
We will be having a Celebration of Life later this year.
Services will be held graveside on July 13th 11am at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix Arizona 85024
In lieu of flowers please send donations to your preferred charity in his honor
Leonard Jack Dinius passed away on Thursday July 1, 2021 at the age of 91. Jack was born on April 12, 1930 in Huntington, IN to Russell S. Dinius and Dorothy I. Freeman. He was a student at Huntington College prior to being drafted. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps.
He married Madalyn Arlene (Hack) Dinius on December 13, 1953 and raised three children, Randall Duane Dinius, David Kent Dinius and Ann Michelle Dinius. He worked at Dinius Insurance Agency in Huntington until his retirement. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing frequently with friends, his children and grandchildren. He loved the game of baseball and spent more than 25 years as an official of Huntington County Baseball, Inc. He coached and managed in the league, served on the field board and was league president for 14 years. He also served as a member of the league’s board of directors.
Jack will be laid to rest with his wife of 67 years at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ on July 12, 2021.
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