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Katharine Ray Mclaughlin-Barnes
Jan 31, 2025
Katharine Ray (Groom) McLaughlin-Barnes, 54, of Green Valley, Arizona, passed away on January 31st , 2025, unexpectedly. Katharine was born January 8th , 1971, in St. Joseph, Missouri. She was the daughter of James William "Bill" and Shirley Diane (Grier) Groom. She graduated from Oak Park High School in 1989, then went on to Pueblo Community College where she...
Florence Lucille Anderson
Jan 31, 2025
Florence "Flo" Lucille Anderson, 92, of Green Valley, Arizona, formerly of Quincy, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Flo was born on December 22, 1932, in Fort Madison, Iowa, to Gladys L. and Franklin C. Andrews. She married Fredrick J. Anderson on December 26, 1952, at...
Robert E. Gonzales
Jan 29, 2025
Robert E Gonzales, age 78, passed away January 29th, 2025 in Green Valley, AZ. Bob was an adored husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. To know Bob was to know how generous he was - he would literally give you the shirt off of his back and gladly buy whatever any local kid was selling, especially if it was candy....
Elizabeth (Elyse) Hannah
Jan 28, 2025
Elizabeth (Elyse) Hannah, a much-loved daughter, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on January 28th in Tucson Arizona at the age of 69.
Born on November 4th, 1955, she lived a full life. She was a nurse for 25 years working in various positions including intensive care, bone marrow transplantation and life flight transport. With her skills...
Patricia Ann (Sullivan) Allen
Jan 16, 2025
Patricia Ann (Sullivan) Allen departed this earthly world from Green Valley, AZ, on Jan 16th, 2025, and is now home with our Heavenly Father. Patty was born on June 8, 1949, in El Paso, TX, to parents LeRoy and Mavis (Barnes) Sullivan. She was the eldest of two daughters and is survived by her sister, Karen White....
Gary D. Wertzbar
Jan 16, 2025
Gary Wertzbar. Age 75 of Amado Beloved husband of Linda Wertzbar. Loving father of Scott (Timothy Philippart) Wertzbar. Also survived by 3 grandchildren, Kelsey, Karley, Cody and 1 great grandchild, Nova. Preceded in death by son, Brian Wertzbar. In lieu of flowers, the family asks a donation be made to the American Cancer Society in Gary's honor.
Edwin Eugene Smith
Jan 15, 2025
Edwin Eugene Smith, 90, former long-time resident of Union Springs, NY, passed away in hospice in Tucson, Arizona, after a brief battle with cancer, on January 15th, 2025. He was born to the late Andrew J. and Ida F. Smith in Auburn, NY on June 21st, 1934. He was a proud member of the Union Springs Central School Class...
Richard E. Hill
Dec 31, 2024
Richard E. Hill, 82, of Green Valley, AZ died on December 31, 2024, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Rich was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Susan, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Together, they raised four loving daughters: Gretchen (Jeremy), Betsy (David), Barbara (Joe), and Courtney (Kelly).
He was a proud grandfather...
Edward Martin Scott
Dec 23, 2024
In Loving Memory of Edward Martin Scott
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edward Martin Scott, a devoted father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, on December 23, 2024 at the age of 74 after a valiant battle against cancer. His life was a testament to love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to those he...
Peter Higginson Wendell
Dec 22, 2024
Peter H. Wendell died peacefully at Canyon Valley Memory Care in Green Valley, AZ on December 22, 2024 at the age of 82. Peter was the beloved husband of Karen Wendell; loving father of Doug (Kim) Wendell, Jen Wendell (Lars Kongshem), Jeff (Frankie) Goss and Bethany Goss; dear grandfather of Maddy, Chloe and Nora Wendell and Nico...
Michael Gerard Brandis
Dec 13, 2024
Michael Gerard Brandis, 77, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, in Green Valley, Arizona. He was born on March 30, 1947, in Bend, Oregon.
Mike grew up in the high desert of central Oregon and graduated from Oregon State University. He spent his professional career in the forest products industry, focusing on sales throughout Idaho and...
Thomas (Jeff) Guier
Dec 12, 2024
Thomas (Jeff) Guier was born on December 8, 1934-son of Thomas Mauck Guier and Hazel Burns Guier of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Jeff graduated from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio in the College of Commerce and Administration. He was a member of Alpha lota Chapter of Delta Signa Phi Fraternity and active in YMCA and Jaycees where he held...
Benjamin Lewis Foster
Nov 30, 2024
Benjamin Lewis Foster passed away after a brief illness on November 30, 2024. Ben was born December 8, 1981. He was 42 years old.
Ben is survived by his children Wyatt and Harper Foster and his fiancée Celina Maya of Sahuarita, Arizona, his parents Dennis and Janice Foster of Green Valley, Arizona, and four siblings: Christina Montague...
Kactus Struever
Nov 27, 2024
To all who knew and loved her:
Kactus had a brain aneurysm on Tuesday November 26th and left the planet (lucky her) Wednesday November 27th. She was at the club playing bridge, surrounded by many friends she loved.
Many thanks to all of you who comforted her in her last minutes.
With Love,...
Irma Louise Shapiro Hendricks
Nov 17, 2024
Irma Louise Shapiro Hendricks, 92, died in Green Valley, Arizona, on November 17, 2024.
The daughter of Benjamin B. Shapiro and Bertha Meriam Hantover Shapiro, was born on April 1, 1932, in Wilmette, Illinois. She was the youngest of four children: Eleanor Doris Levy, Richard Irving Shapiro, and Arthur Lee Shapiro. Irma had...
Frederick "Fred" William Mills
Nov 17, 2024
Frederick (Fred) William Mills was born 4/28/1942 to Hilma and Louis Mills in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Fred attended Oak Hills Bible College in Bemidji, MN for 3 years and had a strong relationship with God and a broad knowledge of the Bible and enjoyed talking theology. Fred had a full life as a salesman starting with...
Delores Agnes (Kane) & Richard Jerome Seidl
Nov 10, 2024
Delores Agnes Seidl (Kane) passed away at her home in Green Valley, AZ with loved ones at her side on November 10, 2024, four days before her 91st birthday. She joined her husband of over 63 years, Dick (Richard Jerome Seidl), patiently (as always) waiting for her since his passing April 2, 2020.
They are greatly missed...
Richard J Donatich
Nov 8, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard "Rich" Donatich, who left us on November 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 71 years old. Born in Trieste, Italy, on September 25, 1953, to Giovanni and Flora Donatich, Rich grew up with a deep appreciation for family, love, and loyalty.
Rich...
Robert Allen Verdugo
Nov 7, 2024
Robert Allen Verdugo, affectionately known as "Bobby," was called home on November 7, 2024, at the VA Hospital in Tucson, Arizona, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on December 21, 1946, in Douglas, Arizona, Bobby was the cherished son of David and Blanca Verdugo. He grew up alongside his three brothers and one sister in a close-knit...
Dorian Knight
Oct 29, 2024
My lovely wife Dorian (Giesbert) Knight, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep yesterday. Only in her 50's, She had been battling early onset Alzheimer's for the past 6 years. She taught us all patience, kindness, acceptance and appreciation of the simple everyday moments we have with others. Dorian was a thoughtful woman with a bright smile and kind, generous...
Katharine Ray Mclaughlin-Barnes
Jan 31, 2025
Katharine Ray (Groom) McLaughlin-Barnes, 54, of Green Valley, Arizona, passed away on January 31st , 2025, unexpectedly. Katharine was born January 8th , 1971, in St. Joseph, Missouri. She was the daughter of James William "Bill" and Shirley Diane (Grier) Groom. She graduated from Oak Park High School in 1989, then went on to Pueblo Community College where she...
Florence Lucille Anderson
Jan 31, 2025
Florence "Flo" Lucille Anderson, 92, of Green Valley, Arizona, formerly of Quincy, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Flo was born on December 22, 1932, in Fort Madison, Iowa, to Gladys L. and Franklin C. Andrews. She married Fredrick J. Anderson on December 26, 1952, at...
Robert E. Gonzales
Jan 29, 2025
Robert E Gonzales, age 78, passed away January 29th, 2025 in Green Valley, AZ. Bob was an adored husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. To know Bob was to know how generous he was - he would literally give you the shirt off of his back and gladly buy whatever any local kid was selling, especially if it was candy....
Elizabeth (Elyse) Hannah
Jan 28, 2025
Elizabeth (Elyse) Hannah, a much-loved daughter, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on January 28th in Tucson Arizona at the age of 69.
Born on November 4th, 1955, she lived a full life. She was a nurse for 25 years working in various positions including intensive care, bone marrow transplantation and life flight transport. With her skills...
Patricia Ann (Sullivan) Allen
Jan 16, 2025
Patricia Ann (Sullivan) Allen departed this earthly world from Green Valley, AZ, on Jan 16th, 2025, and is now home with our Heavenly Father. Patty was born on June 8, 1949, in El Paso, TX, to parents LeRoy and Mavis (Barnes) Sullivan. She was the eldest of two daughters and is survived by her sister, Karen White....
Gary D. Wertzbar
Jan 16, 2025
Gary Wertzbar. Age 75 of Amado Beloved husband of Linda Wertzbar. Loving father of Scott (Timothy Philippart) Wertzbar. Also survived by 3 grandchildren, Kelsey, Karley, Cody and 1 great grandchild, Nova. Preceded in death by son, Brian Wertzbar. In lieu of flowers, the family asks a donation be made to the American Cancer Society in Gary's honor.
Edwin Eugene Smith
Jan 15, 2025
Edwin Eugene Smith, 90, former long-time resident of Union Springs, NY, passed away in hospice in Tucson, Arizona, after a brief battle with cancer, on January 15th, 2025. He was born to the late Andrew J. and Ida F. Smith in Auburn, NY on June 21st, 1934. He was a proud member of the Union Springs Central School Class...
Richard E. Hill
Dec 31, 2024
Richard E. Hill, 82, of Green Valley, AZ died on December 31, 2024, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Rich was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Susan, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Together, they raised four loving daughters: Gretchen (Jeremy), Betsy (David), Barbara (Joe), and Courtney (Kelly).
He was a proud grandfather...
Edward Martin Scott
Dec 23, 2024
In Loving Memory of Edward Martin Scott
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edward Martin Scott, a devoted father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, on December 23, 2024 at the age of 74 after a valiant battle against cancer. His life was a testament to love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to those he...
Peter Higginson Wendell
Dec 22, 2024
Peter H. Wendell died peacefully at Canyon Valley Memory Care in Green Valley, AZ on December 22, 2024 at the age of 82. Peter was the beloved husband of Karen Wendell; loving father of Doug (Kim) Wendell, Jen Wendell (Lars Kongshem), Jeff (Frankie) Goss and Bethany Goss; dear grandfather of Maddy, Chloe and Nora Wendell and Nico...
Michael Gerard Brandis
Dec 13, 2024
Michael Gerard Brandis, 77, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, in Green Valley, Arizona. He was born on March 30, 1947, in Bend, Oregon.
Mike grew up in the high desert of central Oregon and graduated from Oregon State University. He spent his professional career in the forest products industry, focusing on sales throughout Idaho and...
Thomas (Jeff) Guier
Dec 12, 2024
Thomas (Jeff) Guier was born on December 8, 1934-son of Thomas Mauck Guier and Hazel Burns Guier of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Jeff graduated from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio in the College of Commerce and Administration. He was a member of Alpha lota Chapter of Delta Signa Phi Fraternity and active in YMCA and Jaycees where he held...
Benjamin Lewis Foster
Nov 30, 2024
Benjamin Lewis Foster passed away after a brief illness on November 30, 2024. Ben was born December 8, 1981. He was 42 years old.
Ben is survived by his children Wyatt and Harper Foster and his fiancée Celina Maya of Sahuarita, Arizona, his parents Dennis and Janice Foster of Green Valley, Arizona, and four siblings: Christina Montague...
Kactus Struever
Nov 27, 2024
To all who knew and loved her:
Kactus had a brain aneurysm on Tuesday November 26th and left the planet (lucky her) Wednesday November 27th. She was at the club playing bridge, surrounded by many friends she loved.
Many thanks to all of you who comforted her in her last minutes.
With Love,...
Irma Louise Shapiro Hendricks
Nov 17, 2024
Irma Louise Shapiro Hendricks, 92, died in Green Valley, Arizona, on November 17, 2024.
The daughter of Benjamin B. Shapiro and Bertha Meriam Hantover Shapiro, was born on April 1, 1932, in Wilmette, Illinois. She was the youngest of four children: Eleanor Doris Levy, Richard Irving Shapiro, and Arthur Lee Shapiro. Irma had...
Frederick "Fred" William Mills
Nov 17, 2024
Frederick (Fred) William Mills was born 4/28/1942 to Hilma and Louis Mills in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Fred attended Oak Hills Bible College in Bemidji, MN for 3 years and had a strong relationship with God and a broad knowledge of the Bible and enjoyed talking theology. Fred had a full life as a salesman starting with...
Delores Agnes (Kane) & Richard Jerome Seidl
Nov 10, 2024
Delores Agnes Seidl (Kane) passed away at her home in Green Valley, AZ with loved ones at her side on November 10, 2024, four days before her 91st birthday. She joined her husband of over 63 years, Dick (Richard Jerome Seidl), patiently (as always) waiting for her since his passing April 2, 2020.
They are greatly missed...
Richard J Donatich
Nov 8, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard "Rich" Donatich, who left us on November 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 71 years old. Born in Trieste, Italy, on September 25, 1953, to Giovanni and Flora Donatich, Rich grew up with a deep appreciation for family, love, and loyalty.
Rich...
Robert Allen Verdugo
Nov 7, 2024
Robert Allen Verdugo, affectionately known as "Bobby," was called home on November 7, 2024, at the VA Hospital in Tucson, Arizona, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on December 21, 1946, in Douglas, Arizona, Bobby was the cherished son of David and Blanca Verdugo. He grew up alongside his three brothers and one sister in a close-knit...
Dorian Knight
Oct 29, 2024
My lovely wife Dorian (Giesbert) Knight, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep yesterday. Only in her 50's, She had been battling early onset Alzheimer's for the past 6 years. She taught us all patience, kindness, acceptance and appreciation of the simple everyday moments we have with others. Dorian was a thoughtful woman with a bright smile and kind, generous...
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