John W. Lietha, Former Marine , born in Savanna,I11, on Nov.24,1948 , passed away on Nov. 3,2016, at the VA in Tucson, AZ. John enjoyed family and playing Monopoly with his nieces and nephews, and ceramics, game shows and sports. He is survived by sisters Patricia Dent and Dorothy Lietha ; nieces Charlotte Dent and Joanna Gorney; nephews Shawn and Joel Dent . A memorial will be held Saturday , Nov. 12, at 2pm. at Grace Lutheran Sahuarita 17675 S. La Canada Drive.