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Christa Eshelman

Christa Eshelman

Aug 31, 2026

Christa Scholz Eshelman, 88, of Green Valley, Arizona, passed away on August 31, 2026, at her home.

Christa was born on November 3, 1937, in Berlin, Germany, to Erich and Herta Scholz. She grew up in Berlin during the rise of the Nazi regime and the difficult years of World War II. As the Allied forces drew closer to Berlin, Christa...

Malou H. Nelson

Malou H. Nelson

Aug 31, 2026

MALOU H. NELSON of Green Valley, AZ, formerly of Sandwich, IL, passed away on August 31, 2026 at the age of 99.

Born in Belgium on October 20, 1926, Malou (née Moyano) was the eldest of three daughters born to her parents Joseph and Josephine (Theunissen) Moyano. As a girl, Malou revered her father, who insisted that she and her sisters...

Carmen Burruel

Carmen Burruel

Aug 30, 2026

Carmen Ortiz Burruel, 99 years young, of Sahuarita, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Carmen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Armando R. Burruel; her children, Daniel Burruel, Carlos Burruel, and Carmen Orozco; her son-in-law, Ismael “Smiley” Valle; and her grandchildren, Armando Burruel III, Andrea Burruel, Adelina Granillo, and Elizabeth Burruel.

She...

C. Robert "Bob" Doyle

C. Robert "Bob" Doyle

Aug 23, 2026

C. Robert “Bob” Doyle, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 5, 1938, in Bloomington, Illinois, to Charles Vernon and Mary Imogene Doyle.

Bob grew up in a farming community and attended a one-room schoolhouse before graduating from Trinity High School in Bloomington in 1956. He attended...

Geraldine "Gerry" Mae Appleton

Geraldine "Gerry" Mae Appleton

Aug 13, 2026

Gerry Appleton was born in Ely, Nevada on January 27, 1931. She passed away August 13, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. In her youth, Gerry lived eighteen years in Ruth, Nevada, a small mining town where her father worked. She was the daughter of Karl William Booker and Anna Mae White Booker. During school she was a talented academic student and...

Charles J. Glorioso

Charles J. Glorioso

Aug 9, 2026

In Loving Memory

Charles J Glorioso

February 10, 1941- August 9,2026

Beloved husband of Rita Josephine (Alioto) for 60 years. Loving father of Bess Marie (Christian). Dear brother-in-law to Joanne (Butch) Pampuch. Kind Uncle to Eric (Elizabeth) Pampuch, and Great Uncle to Olive Pampuch. Charles is survived by nieces, nephews, dear friends ,brother Tony Glorioso and sister-in-law Dorothy Glorioso.

Known affectionately as Chuck, Chuckie...

Carol Jean Gautsch

Carol Jean Gautsch

Aug 4, 2026

Carol Jean Gautsch

Born Sept 30th, 1949- Died Aug 4th, 2026

Preceded in Death by her parents Alice and Edward, brothers George and Joe Stemper.

Living Siblings Frank (Renae) Stemper, Al (Judy) Stemper, Mary Ann Stemper

Many Nieces and Nephews

Was an educator/librarian

Passionate about volunteering in her life with both Make a Wish foundation and Golden Retrievers Rescue of Wisconsin (GRROW)

Betty Nell Chapuis

Betty Nell Chapuis

Aug 3, 2026

Betty Nell Rakich Chapuis, age 90, of Green Valley, AZ, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed from this life into the arms of Jesus for eternity Monday, August 3, 2026, with her family by her side.

Nell was born July 31, 1936, in Carthage, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Juanita and Mike Rakich.

Nell cherished her family above all else....

Robert "Bob" Dean Schmidt

Robert "Bob" Dean Schmidt

Jul 27, 2026

Robert "Bob" Dean Schmidt passed peacefully in his sleep on 7-27-26 after a 6-month battle with cancer.

Born in Hays, KS, June 4, 1948. Preceded in death by his grandparents, parents Isadore and Veronica Schmidt and brothers, Isadore, Stanley and Vernon. He is survived by his wife, Cindy of Sahuarita, AZ, sons; Craig Schmidt (Mary) of Kingsport,...

Lawrence D. Markus

Lawrence D. Markus

Jul 18, 2026

Lawrence D. Markus was born April 5, 1945 in Elyria, Ohio. He graduated from Elyria Catholic High School and Cleveland Engineering. He worked as a draftsman and Planning Engineer with Boeing, Seattle, WA. He is survived by is wife of 55 years. He lived in Peninsula, Ohio, Puyallup, WA., Silver City, NM and Tubac, AZ. He was an overly...

Jon Harold Hepfer

Jon Harold Hepfer

Jul 14, 2026

Jon Harold Hepfer, 80, of Green Valley, Arizona passed away from a heart attack on July 14, 2026. His partner Gerrie was by his side. He will be remembered for his energy, warmth, and irreverent sense of humor.

Jon was born in Los Angeles in 1946. He was the second son of Virginia Graham, and the younger...

Myron "Mike" Allen Humphrey

Myron "Mike" Allen Humphrey

Jul 10, 2026

Myron Allen "Mike" Humphrey was a man of deep faith, quiet strength, sharp wit, and unwavering love for his family. He passed away at Banner Hospital in Tucson, Arizona, on July 10, 2026, just five days before his 87th birthday.

Mike was born on July 15, 1939, in Winfield, Iowa, to Allen and Jeanette Humphrey....

Carrie West

Carrie West

Jul 8, 2026

Carrie West, 82, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026

Born on March 9, 1944, Carrie spent much of her life in Fullerton, California where she grew up with her parents, Robert and Anna Ward and her brothers Gary and Darrel Ward. It was there that she also raised her three daughters Laura Cockrell, Lisa Snell, and...

Marcia A. Koepp

Marcia A. Koepp

Jul 5, 2026

Marcia A. Koepp, 85, of Sahuarita, AZ, passed away on July 5, 2026, surrounded by loving family. Marcia was born August 19, 1940, in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of Sam and Lottie (Pietras) Hrapcak. Marcia graduated from Chicago Vocational High School in 1958. She worked for the Federal  Department of Transportation for 33 years, finishing her career as a...

Margaret Cecelia Carrillo

Margaret Cecelia Carrillo

Jun 23, 2026

Margaret Cecelia Carrillo, 69, of Phoenix, AZ, peacefully entered heaven on June 23, 2026, surrounded by family. Born November 22, 1956, Margaret was a deeply faithful Catholic and a compassionate nurse who poured her big heart into caring for others. An avid reader with the sweetest voice, her greatest treasure was her family. She loved her children unconditionally and...

Barbara Lee (Richards) Powers

Barbara Lee (Richards) Powers

Jun 21, 2026

Barbara Lee (Richards) Powers, 81, of Green Valley, AZ (formerly of East Lansing, MI), died on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Born on December 14, 1944 to Frances and Robert Richards, and raised in East Lansing, Barb was a 1963 graduate of East Lansing High School, and was the first of three generations to graduate from ELHS. Following her graduation...

Pamela Jean Peake

Pamela Jean Peake

Jun 13, 2026

Pamela Jean (Skogerson) Peake, age 85, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on June 13, in Green Valley, Arizona.

Pam was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Gustav and Mary Skogerson. Her family moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, where she graduated high school and attended Colorado State University.

Pam met Michael Peake in Denver,...

William Joseph Owings, Jr.

William Joseph Owings, Jr.

Jun 1, 2026

William Joseph Owings Jr. passed away on June 1, 2026 at Banner University Hospital in Tucson, AZ in true warrior fashion, showing stoic strength and fighting until the end. He was born on May 7,1965 at Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.  He graduated from St. Charles West in 1983 and joined the United States Army where...

James John Gastelum

James John Gastelum

Jun 1, 2026

James John Gastelum (JJ) , 90, of Tumacácori, Arizona, hung up his rope and stepped off his saddle for the last time on June 1, 2026.

Born and raised in Southern Arizona, JJ lived a life defined by hard work, dedication, and love for his family. Being born in a ranching family he developed a strong work...

Thomas Logan Macfarlane

Thomas Logan Macfarlane

May 24, 2026

Thomas Logan Macfarlane, 89, of Green Valley, Arizona, passed away very peacefully at TMC Hospital on May 24, 2026.  He leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Lois.  He is survived by his Brother Peter Macfarlane and Sister Marty Wikert, as well as three children Mark Macfarlane, Jody Collins Skinner (Rob), Molly Brower.  Also 14 Grandchildren and 14 Great...

Christa Eshelman

Christa Eshelman

Aug 31, 2026

Christa Scholz Eshelman, 88, of Green Valley, Arizona, passed away on August 31, 2026, at her home.

Christa was born on November 3, 1937, in Berlin, Germany, to Erich and Herta Scholz. She grew up in Berlin during the rise of the Nazi regime and the difficult years of World War II. As the Allied forces drew closer to Berlin, Christa...

Malou H. Nelson

Malou H. Nelson

Aug 31, 2026

MALOU H. NELSON of Green Valley, AZ, formerly of Sandwich, IL, passed away on August 31, 2026 at the age of 99.

Born in Belgium on October 20, 1926, Malou (née Moyano) was the eldest of three daughters born to her parents Joseph and Josephine (Theunissen) Moyano. As a girl, Malou revered her father, who insisted that she and her sisters...

Carmen Burruel

Carmen Burruel

Aug 30, 2026

Carmen Ortiz Burruel, 99 years young, of Sahuarita, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Carmen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Armando R. Burruel; her children, Daniel Burruel, Carlos Burruel, and Carmen Orozco; her son-in-law, Ismael “Smiley” Valle; and her grandchildren, Armando Burruel III, Andrea Burruel, Adelina Granillo, and Elizabeth Burruel.

She...

C. Robert "Bob" Doyle

C. Robert "Bob" Doyle

Aug 23, 2026

C. Robert “Bob” Doyle, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 5, 1938, in Bloomington, Illinois, to Charles Vernon and Mary Imogene Doyle.

Bob grew up in a farming community and attended a one-room schoolhouse before graduating from Trinity High School in Bloomington in 1956. He attended...

Geraldine "Gerry" Mae Appleton

Geraldine "Gerry" Mae Appleton

Aug 13, 2026

Gerry Appleton was born in Ely, Nevada on January 27, 1931. She passed away August 13, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. In her youth, Gerry lived eighteen years in Ruth, Nevada, a small mining town where her father worked. She was the daughter of Karl William Booker and Anna Mae White Booker. During school she was a talented academic student and...

Charles J. Glorioso

Charles J. Glorioso

Aug 9, 2026

In Loving Memory

Charles J Glorioso

February 10, 1941- August 9,2026

Beloved husband of Rita Josephine (Alioto) for 60 years. Loving father of Bess Marie (Christian). Dear brother-in-law to Joanne (Butch) Pampuch. Kind Uncle to Eric (Elizabeth) Pampuch, and Great Uncle to Olive Pampuch. Charles is survived by nieces, nephews, dear friends ,brother Tony Glorioso and sister-in-law Dorothy Glorioso.

Known affectionately as Chuck, Chuckie...

Carol Jean Gautsch

Carol Jean Gautsch

Aug 4, 2026

Carol Jean Gautsch

Born Sept 30th, 1949- Died Aug 4th, 2026

Preceded in Death by her parents Alice and Edward, brothers George and Joe Stemper.

Living Siblings Frank (Renae) Stemper, Al (Judy) Stemper, Mary Ann Stemper

Many Nieces and Nephews

Was an educator/librarian

Passionate about volunteering in her life with both Make a Wish foundation and Golden Retrievers Rescue of Wisconsin (GRROW)

Betty Nell Chapuis

Betty Nell Chapuis

Aug 3, 2026

Betty Nell Rakich Chapuis, age 90, of Green Valley, AZ, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed from this life into the arms of Jesus for eternity Monday, August 3, 2026, with her family by her side.

Nell was born July 31, 1936, in Carthage, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Juanita and Mike Rakich.

Nell cherished her family above all else....

Robert "Bob" Dean Schmidt

Robert "Bob" Dean Schmidt

Jul 27, 2026

Robert "Bob" Dean Schmidt passed peacefully in his sleep on 7-27-26 after a 6-month battle with cancer.

Born in Hays, KS, June 4, 1948. Preceded in death by his grandparents, parents Isadore and Veronica Schmidt and brothers, Isadore, Stanley and Vernon. He is survived by his wife, Cindy of Sahuarita, AZ, sons; Craig Schmidt (Mary) of Kingsport,...

Lawrence D. Markus

Lawrence D. Markus

Jul 18, 2026

Lawrence D. Markus was born April 5, 1945 in Elyria, Ohio. He graduated from Elyria Catholic High School and Cleveland Engineering. He worked as a draftsman and Planning Engineer with Boeing, Seattle, WA. He is survived by is wife of 55 years. He lived in Peninsula, Ohio, Puyallup, WA., Silver City, NM and Tubac, AZ. He was an overly...

Jon Harold Hepfer

Jon Harold Hepfer

Jul 14, 2026

Jon Harold Hepfer, 80, of Green Valley, Arizona passed away from a heart attack on July 14, 2026. His partner Gerrie was by his side. He will be remembered for his energy, warmth, and irreverent sense of humor.

Jon was born in Los Angeles in 1946. He was the second son of Virginia Graham, and the younger...

Myron "Mike" Allen Humphrey

Myron "Mike" Allen Humphrey

Jul 10, 2026

Myron Allen "Mike" Humphrey was a man of deep faith, quiet strength, sharp wit, and unwavering love for his family. He passed away at Banner Hospital in Tucson, Arizona, on July 10, 2026, just five days before his 87th birthday.

Mike was born on July 15, 1939, in Winfield, Iowa, to Allen and Jeanette Humphrey....

Carrie West

Carrie West

Jul 8, 2026

Carrie West, 82, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026

Born on March 9, 1944, Carrie spent much of her life in Fullerton, California where she grew up with her parents, Robert and Anna Ward and her brothers Gary and Darrel Ward. It was there that she also raised her three daughters Laura Cockrell, Lisa Snell, and...

Marcia A. Koepp

Marcia A. Koepp

Jul 5, 2026

Marcia A. Koepp, 85, of Sahuarita, AZ, passed away on July 5, 2026, surrounded by loving family. Marcia was born August 19, 1940, in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of Sam and Lottie (Pietras) Hrapcak. Marcia graduated from Chicago Vocational High School in 1958. She worked for the Federal  Department of Transportation for 33 years, finishing her career as a...

Margaret Cecelia Carrillo

Margaret Cecelia Carrillo

Jun 23, 2026

Margaret Cecelia Carrillo, 69, of Phoenix, AZ, peacefully entered heaven on June 23, 2026, surrounded by family. Born November 22, 1956, Margaret was a deeply faithful Catholic and a compassionate nurse who poured her big heart into caring for others. An avid reader with the sweetest voice, her greatest treasure was her family. She loved her children unconditionally and...

Barbara Lee (Richards) Powers

Barbara Lee (Richards) Powers

Jun 21, 2026

Barbara Lee (Richards) Powers, 81, of Green Valley, AZ (formerly of East Lansing, MI), died on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Born on December 14, 1944 to Frances and Robert Richards, and raised in East Lansing, Barb was a 1963 graduate of East Lansing High School, and was the first of three generations to graduate from ELHS. Following her graduation...

Pamela Jean Peake

Pamela Jean Peake

Jun 13, 2026

Pamela Jean (Skogerson) Peake, age 85, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on June 13, in Green Valley, Arizona.

Pam was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Gustav and Mary Skogerson. Her family moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, where she graduated high school and attended Colorado State University.

Pam met Michael Peake in Denver,...

William Joseph Owings, Jr.

William Joseph Owings, Jr.

Jun 1, 2026

William Joseph Owings Jr. passed away on June 1, 2026 at Banner University Hospital in Tucson, AZ in true warrior fashion, showing stoic strength and fighting until the end. He was born on May 7,1965 at Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.  He graduated from St. Charles West in 1983 and joined the United States Army where...

James John Gastelum

James John Gastelum

Jun 1, 2026

James John Gastelum (JJ) , 90, of Tumacácori, Arizona, hung up his rope and stepped off his saddle for the last time on June 1, 2026.

Born and raised in Southern Arizona, JJ lived a life defined by hard work, dedication, and love for his family. Being born in a ranching family he developed a strong work...

Thomas Logan Macfarlane

Thomas Logan Macfarlane

May 24, 2026

Thomas Logan Macfarlane, 89, of Green Valley, Arizona, passed away very peacefully at TMC Hospital on May 24, 2026.  He leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Lois.  He is survived by his Brother Peter Macfarlane and Sister Marty Wikert, as well as three children Mark Macfarlane, Jody Collins Skinner (Rob), Molly Brower.  Also 14 Grandchildren and 14 Great...

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