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Margaret L. Flory
Margaret L. Flory, 97, of Peoria, Arizona passed away October 29, 2014 at Desert Winds Assisted Living. Mrs. Flory was a homemaker and resided in Arizona for the past 21 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Flory in 2001. She is survived by her sons Robert Flory (Mary), Charles Flory (Sandy) and Richard Flory (Michelle); 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 31, 2014 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, Arizona.
Isabell Pendergast Rousseau
Isabell Pendergast Rousseau died peacefully at home on December 3, 2014. She was born to Gladys and Olney Oscar Pendergast in Phoenix on April 28, 1930. They brought her home to a house on the NW corner of 91st Avenue and Camelback Road on 80 acres Olney had inherited from his parents, Isabell and Charles Pendergast, who were pioneers of the West End community. Isabell was always very proud, and rightfully so, of her roots and instilled the work ethic and independent spirit she received from her ancestors in her own children. Sadly, her mother passed away when she was only 2 years old and she lost her father at the age of 11. Her aunt, Lula Marley, raised her in the original Pendergast homestead at the SE corner of 91st Avenue and Camelback.
Lula ran her household and farm with a demanding hand but soft heart, requiring Isabell to rise at 4am to milk the cows before school and complete afterschool chores often till dark. Lula also instilled in Isabell a love for art and culture, providing her with piano lessons where Isabell learned to play her favorite song, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Isabell always had a soft spot for her Uncle Ralph and Uncle Clarence, mentioning them to her children often. Together, these siblings graciously watched over their brother’s only child and provided a childhood foundation that led to the life of discipline, culture, and charity that Isabell is remembered for.
After graduation from Glendale High School, Isabell attended the University of Arizona where she joined the Theta sorority and blossomed into a beautiful and intelligent young woman. She always loved the “University” as she called it and all 3 of her sons and 3 of her grandchildren followed in her footsteps. She returned to Glendale High with her newly minted Nutrition degree and began her teaching career. Her children still have people approach them with stories of Miss Pendergast’s enthusiasm for teaching and her students.
When she was 25 she met and married Bill Rousseau. He was a cattleman and farmer in the old Cartwright District and a member of another pioneer family. Soon after, the demands of motherhood, along with building their home and feedlot on 79th Avenue and McDowell, brought an end to her teaching career. She may have stopped teaching, but her passion to better her community, her fellow man, and her own family continued until the day she died. She is remembered for her dedicated service on the Tolleson Union High School Board as well as for her involvement in a number of other charities. She and Bill raised cattle and farmed on McDowell Road from 1958 until 1984 when the I-10 freeway was built through their feed pens and they both retired from the cattle and farming business.
Isabell was renowned as a hostess and instigator of fun, always finding a new reason to celebrate life with their many good friends made in the Tolleson community and farming industry. The couple enjoyed their summers on the coast as well as playing tennis and travelling with their close-knit tennis group. Isabell enjoyed traveling with Bill, while her son Clyde also accompanied her on many international adventures. She was delighted to learn all she could about history and the world around us. She also enjoyed summer trips with her granddaughters. They travelled to Alaska, many places in the US, and England. These adventures made them very close and gave her girls memories of Granny they will treasure for the rest of their lives.
Isabell and Bill continued to share an active social and travel schedule until Bill began to suffer from Alzheimer’s and passed away in Dec. of 2009. Theirs was a marriage between two headstrong and determined people, so the waters weren’t always calm, but the mutual admiration and affinity they had for each other confirmed that they were the loves of each others’ lives. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends as Bill has been, but we can take great comfort in the knowledge that they will now rest with each other for eternity.
Isabell is survived by Will (Leslie), Clyde, David (Diane), as well as her grandchildren Kristin Latham (Aaron), Lindsey Hunt (Brett), Jenna Rousseau, Darby Rousseau, Rankin Rousseau, Ryan Rousseau, and 4 (soon to be 5) great-grandchildren, Isabel, Clara, Amelia, and Stanley. The family wishes to acknowledge Hospice of the Valley for their guidance and comfort to Isabell and her family at the end of her life. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to UMOM or simply help someone in need or who is less fortunate than yourself, that’s what Isabell would have done.
A private internment service will be held with immediate family. Friends and family are invited to share in a celebration of Isabell’s life on Saturday, December 13th at 2pm at the home of Will and Leslie Rousseau. For directions, please contact Will at 602-763-7766 or David at 602-763-7765.
Mattie Lee Buettner
Mattie Lee Buettner, 92, of Peoria, Arizona passed away November 22, 2014. Mattie was born in Wilson County, North Carolina. She was a Senior Master SGT U.S. Air Force retiree residing in Arizona since 1973. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at the Menke Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
Antonia Frances Goodyear
Antonia Frances Goodyear, 71, of Sun City, AZ passed away Dec. 27, 2014. Born Nov. 21, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA she moved to Arizona in 1988 and worked as a church administrator. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Sun City. She is survived by her daughters, Norena Usategui and Anne Louise Schreier, son Anthony Goodyear; sisters Marie Denczi and Barbara Daniels; grandchildren, Rachel Palade, Adam Schreier, Madison Mott, Marshall Richards, Shane Goodyear and Melissa Goodyear. Grandson Justin Robison precedes her in death. Funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 5, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 9728 W. Palmeras Dr., Sun City, AZ.
Allen D. Lauer
Allen D. Lauer, 69, of Litchfield Park, Arizona passed away December 21, 2014. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 26, 2014 at Menke Funeral Home Chapel.
Ted Kolb
Late Thanksgiving night, our beloved dad, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother in law, father in law, and friend left this world to go to a place he believed was better. He told the emergency room doctor he needed to go because he had people waiting for him. He was completely lucid during this time saying his private good byes to at least forty people the first night and upwards of thirty people the second night prior to his passing.
Ted was born July 6, 1929 to his mother Ella and father Ted Sr. in Cicero, Illinois. He was the youngest and last surviving sibling of four brothers and two sisters. Young Ted was a terror and only sports and his older sister Shirley could turn him around. He was a good athlete and was drafted by the Pittsburg Pirates major league team as a catcher. Ted was a family man and did not want to leave home. He turned down the offer. He continued to play baseball in junior college and church leagues. The church leagues also had basketball. Ted, his brothers, and cousins made up one team. Many other teams were made up of family members only. Stories told over the years suggested that it was more basket “brawl” than basketball. The league members became lifelong friends despite a few black eyes, bruises, and scraped knuckles.
Ted married his high school sweetheart, Arlene Wilson, and they had three children. Chicago had always been home to Ted and Arlene. Their roots were in the suburbs of Berwyn and Cicero. In 1965, Ted, Arlene, the kids, and Arlene’s mom, “Diamond Lil” Wilson headed to Phoenix. Arlene’s health was deteriorating fast. Arlene was scheduled for experimental surgery to help extend her life. The surgeries, and there were many, worked. However, this kept Ted behind the financial eight ball. He worked as many as three jobs at a time to take care of his family. Somehow he still had time for his kids, work, took care of a sick wife, and coached his boys in baseball. The boys were average ball players, but above average brawlers when needed.
Ted taught work ethic and philanthropy from a poor man’s point of view. He taught his family to help others in need no matter what. His home was always open to whoever needed a place to stay. This included countless individuals and whole families with their pets. He was happiest when doing for others. Many times he gave away his last dollar because someone else needed it more.
Ted was always a very social individual. He liked people and they liked him. He enjoyed being anywhere he could talk to someone and make a new friend. In a short time he would learn a person’s history. He always remembered their story, birth and anniversary dates. A card was always mailed with a personal note. He had the ability to engage a statue in conversation.
Ted had a tough life and never seemed to catch a break. You couldn’t tell by his disposition. As long as he had his family and friends around, that was all he needed. Even as his own health started to fail him, he was always polite to the doctors, nurses, and care givers. Please and thank you never left his vocabulary.
Ted was always in the hospitality industry, even at home. In addition to owning his own restaurant in Chicago, he was Director of Services for both Marriott and The Point Resorts at some of the finest hotels in the world.
He taught us right from wrong, how to work hard and productively, and how to properly treat others. He will be missed by many. He was one of a kind, a true “gentle” man.
Ted is preceded in death by his wife Arlene, son Robert “Bobby”. He is survived by his son Ron (Diana), Daughter Nancy (Tom) Oltersdorf, daughter-in-law Charlyn Kolb, son Tad Bloss, grand children Onna (Daniel) Bump, Calie Jo Kolb, Berni (Benny) Zazueta, Amber (Tom) Fusco, Erik Kolb, Derek Oltersdorf, Krista Oltersdorf, great grand children Dante Zazueta, Caleb and Aubrey Bump, Step sister Pat Schulz, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
There will be a celebration of life party sometime after the first of the year. It will be announced on facebook and by invitation. Please let us know if you would like to attend the celebration of Ted’s life party.
(Dated December 5, 2014)
Rosalie Marie Haluska
Rosalie Marie Haluska, 87, of Peoria, AZ passed away December 31, 2014 in Goodyear, AZ. Rosalie was born in Lansford, PA where she was a lifelong resident until moving to Peoria, AZ in 2008. She resided at the Forum at Desert Harbor since her arrival in Arizona. Rosalie was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Avondale, AZ. She was preceded in death by her husband Francis “Frank” Haluska in 2012. She is survived by her daughter Mary Frances Haluska of Avondale, AZ and many loving nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2015 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale, AZ. Memorial donations are suggested to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, 13720 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale, AZ 85392.
Donald Wilfred Lemm
Donald Wilfred Lemm, 81, of Sun City passed away December 16, 2014. Born May 6, 1933 in Columbia Heights, Minnesota. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserve. Mr. Lemm worked in the import, export and local shipping business in Minnesota, retiring to Sun City in 1996. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Beverly; children Tom Lemm (Debbie), Jan Kreiter (Jeff) and Bob Lemm (Joanne); brother Henry Lemm; sisters Kathryne Aubart and Isabella Powell; grandchildren Breea, Daniel, Eric, Ben, Alia & Mike. He was preceded in death by his grand-daughter Becky. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 22, 2014 at Menke Funeral Home Chapel, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Interment will be at Sunland Memorial Park. Donations are suggested to Premier Hospice, 4530 E. Shea Blvd., Ste. 165, Phoenix, AZ 85028 or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.
Rocky (Rocco) Feno
Rocky (Rocco) Feno was a loving husband, father and grandfather, friend and companion who returned to the Lord on December 7, 2014. He is survived by sons; Philip and (Michelle), Chuck and (Sandra) his granddaughters (Hannah of Chuck and Sandra), (Rochelle “RJF” and Melanie of Philip and Barbara), (Amaris and Jessica of Chuck and Karen) his special nieces Charlene, Cheryl and Carrie. He was a close companion to Sandy Jones and to many others friends and family members.
Services will be at 10 a.m on Friday 12/12/2014 at the National Memorial Cemetery. 23029 N Cave Creek Rd Phoenix, AZ 85024.
