Chandler, AZ Obituaries

Margaret "Margie" Zitt was born on October 9, 1952, and passed away on July 30, 2026, at the age of 73. As Linda Ellis wrote in her poem "The Dash," what matters most is the dash between those years;...

Lamar Kiholm Pond, 86, of Gold Canyon, Arizona, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Lamar was born on March 13, 1940, in Fairfield, Idaho, t...

Feliciano Ruiz Silva, age 88, passed away on July 25, 2026. He was born on January 30, 1938, in Satevo, Chihuahua, Mexico, and was a resident of Casa Grande, Arizona. Feliciano is remembered with ...

David Arden Krogstad, 78, died July 26, 2026. Born August 12, 1947, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, David was the son of Delmer and Annie (Brokke) Krogstad. David served in the US Army from 1966 to ...

Robert "Bob" Eugene Chapman passed on July 24, 2026, at the age of 85. Bob was a resident of Chandler, Arizona. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on August 28, 2026, at Chandler Heights...

Milford Darral "Chunky" Sims was born on July 9, 1933, in Garvin County, Oklahoma. He passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, at the age of 93. A resident of Chandler, Arizona, Chunky will be rememb...

Roxsana V. Almeida, 55-year-old born on May 1, 1971, has entered into eternal life on July 24, 2026. She is predeceased by her father, Mr. Job Villanueva Suarez. Roxsana, daughter of Job and Raquel V...

Susan Ann Neumann, 74, passed away on July 16, 2026. Born November 10, 1951, Susan was a cherished presence in the lives of those who knew and loved her. A resident of Mesa, Arizona, she will be remem...

Jeffrey Jerome Cadle, 73, a resident of Chandler, Arizona, passed away on July 19, 2026. Born on July 30, 1952, in Buffalo, NY, Jeffrey’s life was one deeply beloved and truly cherished by those who h...

Dawn Rae Hathaway, 83, died July 18, 2026. Born December 5, 1942, in Grand Rapids, MI, Dawn later resided in Casa Grande, Arizona. Dawns interests reflected both patience and ingenuity—from heath kits...

Norma L. Christmann Stuecken, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on July 16, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents Jess and Gertrude Hock; husband Dr. E.W. (Chris) Christmann; and sisters Arlene S...

Steven Allyn West passed away on July 15, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on June 19, 1962, Steven was a resident of Chandler, Arizona. ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ...

Suzanne “Suzy” Pulsifer Lynn, 77, passed away on July 13, 2026. Born May 2, 1949, in Seattle, Washington, Suzanne built a life marked by steady devotion to family, generous service to others, and a qu...

In Loving Memory of Cale Duane Bradford November 20, 2008 – July 3, 2026 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7 There are no words that can t...

Clara Frances Reid, 91, of Gilbert, Arizona, passed away on July 11, 2026. She was born on February 14, 1935. Clara was a voice of the Disciples. She served as Communications Specialist at the nati...

Luana was born on November 19, 1936, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Olga and Einer Jensen. She grew up with her sister, Judith (Jack) Alcott. Luana is survived by her husband of nearly 68 years, Roger; t...

James Edward Strejc, age 77, died on July 7, 2026. Born on June 7, 1949, in Oak Park, Illinois, James’s life reflected steady purpose and a deep respect for the commitments he chose, from his early tr...

Jack Berwyn Slocum passed away peacefully on July 07, 2026, in Chandler, Arizona. Jack was born on August 15, 1932, in Brimfield, Illinois, the son of Bert and Gladys (LaFollette) Slocum. Jack graduat...

James Walter Smykowski, 78, died July 4, 2026. Born October 17, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan, he graduated high school and carried forward a steady devotion to the people and places that mattered most t...

Necolai Knut Wendelboe IV, affectionately known as Nick, passed away at home on Monday, July 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and dear friends. He was 73 years old. Nick was born on January ...

Thomas Edward "Tom" Cosgrove, 83, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away on July 2, 2026. Born to Leo and Mary (Casler) Cosgrove, Tom was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, one sister, and by...

Hung Quach, age 100, passed away on July 2, 2026. Born on December 31, 1925, in Viet Nam, he lived a long life marked by steadfast resilience, quiet wisdom, and the deep affection of those who knew hi...

Carolyn Mikutis Rossi, 82, went to her permanent home with her Lord on June 30, 2026. Born on April 15, 1944, in Newburgh, NY, Carolyn was cherished and beloved by all who knew her, and her absence wi...

It is with sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Eugene “Gene” Milchak, who departed this life on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Born in Summerhill, Pennsylvania, Gene was one of eight children...

Paul was born May 9th, 1969 in Arlington Heights, IL, to Michael and Elizabeth Schleipfer. The Schleipfer family moved to Scottsdale, AZ in 1972, where Paul attended school and graduated from Saguaro ...

Winston Lloyd Wilson, 85, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on June 25, 2026. While his family grieves his earthly passing, they rejoice in the promise of eternal life through Jesus Ch...

Dale Kim Ming Der, 88, passed peacefully in his sleep on June 14, 2026. Dale was born August 10, 1937, in Guangzhou (Canton), China, to Harry Der and Yet Hing Woo Tse. A resident of Chandler, Arizona,...

Marjorie Jean Petersen, 91, died June 11, 2026. Born August 27, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she later made her home in Chandler, Arizona. Marjorie—known to many as Margie—was born to Ralph and...

John (“Jack”) Louis Laak passed away peacefully on June 10 in Sun Lakes, Arizona, at the age of 91. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Patricia (“Pat”) Laak; sons Michael (Linda) Laak, Steven (Va...

Irene Arpa (Wiens) Olson of Sun Lakes, Arizona lived a remarkable 86 years and passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026. Irene was born on November 5, 1939, to Henry and Elizabeth (Tieszen) Wiens on ...

Susan Duffy Sheahan, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away in Chandler, AZ on June 7, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on March 12, 1945, in Morgantown, West Virginia, Susan was the daugh...

David Melvin McCann, age 89, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026. Born on April 12, 1937 in Somerville, Massachusetts, David was the beloved son of Vincent and Edith (Newell)...

Thomas Glen Shumaker, a compassionate psychotherapist, father, and grandfather passed away in Arizona on June 3, 2026 at the age of 67. For many years, Thomas spent his life in Illinois helping others...

Craig Alan Ives passed on April 22, 2026, at the age of 79, having been born on April 17, 1947, in Ottumwa, Iowa. A Commital Service will be held at Valley of the Sun Cemetery, Garden of Honor C, 1...

Resting at Home with the Lord "Well done, good and faithful servant." -Matthew 25:23 Jerry Wayne Apperton passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at the age of 66 in Maricopa, Arizona. He was surrou...

In Loving Memory of My Husband, Reid Reid passed away Saturday, June 6th, 2026. He was 58 years old. Born Reid Fletcher Davis on September 30, 1967, he would jokingly profess that “ he was an immac...

Ronald Raymond Gehlsen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away after a long life marked by fearlessness, ingenuity, humor, and unwavering devotion to the peo...

Dennis Keith Fightmaster, 70, passed away on June 5, 2026. Born January 26, 1956, in Shreveport, Louisiana, he later made his home in Gilbert, Arizona. Known simply as Keith to most who knew him and a...

Phan thi Điệp, of San Tan Valley, Arizona, passed away on June 4, 2026. She was a woman who lived with intention, strength, and a presence that was impossible to miss. Born in Saigon, she carried a li...

Jimmy Carl Mason, 75, of Queen Creek, Arizona, passed away in Mesa, Arizona on June 3, 2026. He was born October 8, 1950 in Salinas, California to Carl "Buck" Henry and Dixie Faye (Luker) Mason. He wa...

William ( Bill ) D, Toby, 91, of Sun Lakes, Peacefully passed away Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026. He was born in Ada, Oklahoma, in 1934. He moved to Phoenix, Arizona, when he was 9 years old. He attended W...

Irene Beauzil Lubin, age 92, passed away on June 3, 2026. Born on January 11, 1934, Irene was a cherished presence in the lives of many and will be remembered with deep respect and enduring love. Iren...

Clark “Ed” Nowe, 93, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away on June 1, 2026. Born March 29, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ed lived a long life marked by steady purpose, deep devotion to family, and th...

Ross Thomas Ronan, 88, of Gilbert, Arizona, passed away on May 26, 2026. Born July 15, 1937, in Elmira, NY, Ross lived a life marked by steady courage, deep devotion to family, and the kind of presenc...

Ronald Elwood Alewine, 89, died May 21, 2026. He was born June 23, 1936, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Elwood and Gertrude Stewart Alewine, and was a resident of Sun Lakes, Arizona. Ron lived the majority o...

Jeffrey Stephen Rendelman passed away on May 26, 2026, at the age of 77 while in hospice care in Chandler, Arizona. Jeff was born on September 27, 1948, at the Naval Hospital in Annapolis, Maryland an...

Henry William Nordsiek passed on May 26, 2026, at the age of 76. Henry was a resident of Maricopa, Arizona.‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ...

David Carlos Campomanes passed on May 17, 2026, at the age of 68; born February 18, 1958, David was a resident of Chandler, Arizona.‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎...

James Wayne Haacker passed on May 26, 2026, at the age of 85. Born May 3, 1941, James was a resident of Sun Lakes, Arizona.

Leah Patrice Rucker, age 68, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on May 23, 2026. A beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Leah was born in Phoenix, the fourth of five children of David and Kathryn Judso...