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Arizona Obituary and Death Notice Archive
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Date: Thursday, 19 May 2022, at 3:17 p.m.
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George Hands
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Hands, Lt. Col US Army Reserves, Retired, at the age of 92, on Tuesday, April 2, 2012. Devoted husband, amazing father, dedicated patriot, faithful friend and hard working provider, he will be deeply missed. He is survived by his two daughters, Susan and Christine; his brother and sister-in-law by marriage, Eddie and Loretta Blanchard of Port Allen Louisiana; and eight nieces and nephews and their families.
Born in Warrington England on October 8, 1919, his parents immigrated to the United States in 1922. He attended Cass Tech High School and worked as a lineman for Detroit Edison after graduating. He enlisted in the US Army when WWII started and ran communication lines in Europe, South Africa and South America. He met the love of his life, Elsie May Blanchard, in 1940 and they married after he returned from WWII in March 1946. Their first daughter, Susan, was born in 1948 followed by their second child, Christine, in 1952.
George worked for National Electrical Contractors Association for twenty-eight years, building Chapters in Ohio, Michigan and Arizona. He and Elsie sponsored a family of five from Dutch Indonesia in 1957 and supported them for 8 months until they could take care of themselves in their new country. As a HAM Radio Operator, he ran phone patches during the 70’s from Barry Goldwater’s “HAM Shack” enabling the troops on the front lines to speak to their families in the USA. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, a Foster Parent for Arizona Schnauzer Rescue, loved to golf and could fix or build anything.
George was a wonderful father and the “Dad” every child dreams of. He taught his children the Word of God and to say their evening prayers. He set a high example of what a husband is by truly loving their mother. Ice skating, swimming, riding two-wheelers, developing the courage to jump off the “high drive”, thinking before speaking and volunteering for causes were other activities he taught to his children. He listened and offered sage advice. He also passed on his love of dogs, as it was the only thing he insisted on when he married their mother – “we will have a dog and it will be a member of our family”.
A Military Service will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 9:30 am.
George had specifically requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in his name to AZ Schnauzer Rescue, 2173 W Enfield Way, Chandler AZ 85286.
Lt. Col. Paul Arthur Granger, U.S.A.F., Retired
Lt. Col. Paul Arthur Granger, USAF Ret., 86, of Litchfield Park, Arizona passed away April 4, 2012. Born June 15, 1925 in Manteno, Illinois, he served in the U.S. Air Force during WW II, Korea and Vietnam retiring as Lieutenant Colonel and was also a Dental Surgeon for Maricopa County. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, The Wigwam and the Luke AFB Officer’s Club. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Marilyn; children, Mary Anne Granger (Owen), Steven Granger (Tanya), Susan Granger (Erich) and Nancy Kartman; sisters Claire Hayen and Lucille Kehr and 6 grandchildren. Rosary service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 9, 2012 at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale, AZ. Interment with military honors will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Memorial donations are suggested to a favorite charity of donor choice.
Raymond Mathias Waechter
Raymond Mathias Waechter, 90, passed away peacefully April 11, 2012. He was born February 27, 1922 in Olpe, KS and was baptized at St. Joseph Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Cleta L. (Julian) Waechter and his four children, Vera Lyons of Sun City, AZ, Debbie Taegel of Phoenix, AZ, Ava Ellis of Franklin, TN and Jeff Waechter of Augusta, GA as well as nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Ray was a longtime resident and business owner in Liberty, MO and relocated to Sun City in 2002. He was an avid golfer and played with a group from Ventana Lakes.
Ray served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Bremerton and the USS Fulton during WWII. He was proud to be a veteran.
He was a 60 year member of the Knights of Columbus. Ray is preceded in death by his parents, Matt and Lena Waechter and nine brothers and sisters. The family requests donations in Ray’s memory be made to Catholic Charities. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April, 15, 2012 at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Funeral mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 16, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 9728 Palmeras Dr., Sun City, AZ. Interment will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
Hilkka H. Neill
Hilkka H. Neill, 83, of Sun City, Arizona passed away March 27, 2012. Born November 20, 1928 in Finland. A 30 year Arizona resident, she is survived by her daughters Rita Neill and Susan Neill-Eastwood. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, Arizona.
Margaret Ann Murphy
Margaret Ann Murphy, 85, of Sun City, AZ passed away March 28, 2012. Mrs. Murphy was born in Chicago, Illinois. A retired bookkeeper, she moved to Arizona in 1980. Husband Thomas F. Murphy preceded her in death. Survivors include son Thomas Murphy (Susan) and daughter Eileen Murphy. Son Patrick Murphy preceded her in 1998. Also surviving are brothers Bob and Walter McShane, 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City. Funeral mass to be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 2, 2012 at St. Joachim & St. Anne Catholic Church, 11625 N. 111th Ave., Sun City, AZ. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Charles Dudley Brandom
Charles Dudley Brandom, 89, of Sun City West, AZ passed away October 7, 2011 at the Forum at Desert Harbor in Peoria, Arizona. Mr. Brandom was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He served his country in the U.S. Army in WW II. An attorney at law, he retired to Sun City in 1974 from Missouri. Survivors include his daughters Kayrene Brandom of Glendale, AZ and Charlynn Brandom of Phoenix, AZ; sons Boyd Brandom of Peoria, AZ and Chauncey Brandom of Carrollton, Texas. A Celebration of Charles’ Life will be 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Menke’s Sun City Room, 10307 W. Coggins Dr., Sun City, AZ (behind Menke Funeral Home).
Gerald Edwin Keck
Gerald Edwin Keck, 69, of Surprise, AZ, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 24, 2011. A celebration of his life will be held at Calvary Chapel Surprise, 15610 W. Greenway Rd., Surprise, AZ, 85374 on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 4:00 PM.
He was born in Akron, Ohio, to Edwin F. and Ruth (Watson) Keck on January 10, 1942. Since his dad was career Army, he grew up around the world, graduating from high school in Izmir, Turkey, in 1960. After graduation, Jerry immediately joined the Army. He was stationed in Undorn, Thailand, with the 1st Cavalry Infantry during the Vietnam War.
Upon discharge, he returned to Akron, Ohio, were he was employed by the B & O Railroad for 10 years. During that time, he trained to be a semi-truck driver and, after leaving the railroad, spent his career as a driver. He met Carole Casselberry and her young son, Michael, in 1974. He married her and they became a family in April 1975, settling in Clermont, Florida. While there, Heather was born and Jerry adopted Michael. In 1978, Jerry accepted Jesus and his whole life changed.
They later returned to Ohio for a few years, and then moved on to Longmont, Colorado, in 1983. There Jerry continued to drive truck until an accident on a mountain road ended his trucking career in 1988. During his recovery and first years of disability, he rededicated his life to the Lord and became a licensed pastor in November of 1992 under the guidance of Don Moore, Trinity Baptist, Longmont. At the same time he became involved in Alcoholics Anonymous and pledged his sobriety. He and Ken Aue started Long’s Peak Riders for Christ, the local chapter of Christian Motorcycle Association and Jerry served as president. Soon thereafter, he founded Praise Fellowship with 6 people in attendance. The congregation grew to nearly 90 in a short time.
Jerry and Carole moved to Arizona in 1995, like many others, for the healing effects of the warm weather. He became a member of the Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club where he met Buck Rogers and started a strong friendship that lasted the rest of his life. Jerry, also known as ‘Preacher’, served as past president and chaplain of the club. Health issues in 2000 and again in 2005 curtailed his involvement but his loyalty to all his fellow vets and AA members never failed. He then spent his time painting on canvas and ceramics to fill his days, even doing some teaching of airbrush techniques.
In addition to his wife, Jerry is survived by their children, Michael Keck of Littleton, Colorado, and Heather Jones of Surprise, AZ; children of his first marriage, Jerry and Lori of Akron, Ohio; granddaughter, Alexis ‘Lexi’ Kitchens of Surprise, AZ; his mother, Ruth Dellenberger of Sun City, AZ; brother James (Sandra) Keck of El Mirage, AZ; step-brother, Jeff (Linda) Dellenberger of Cocoa Beach, Florida; cousins, nieces and nephews in Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Arizona. He will also be sadly missed by his dog, Jo-Jo. His father, step-father, William Dellenberger, and sister, Darleen Fergie preceded him in death.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in his name to: American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312, www.diabetes.org.
Richard John Randa
Richard, of Sun City, born February 18, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away September 24, 2011, at the age of 82. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Betty Jane (nee Krause); daughters Diane Wright (David) and Arlene Gilroy (Steven) both of California; grandchildren Dawn McKenna, Gilbert Wright, Karen Wright Bullock, and Kelly Dykstra; great-grandchildren Gavin McKenna, Devyn McKenna and Mallory Dykstra; brothers James Randa and J. Patrick Randa, and sister Margaret Moldenhauer; other relatives and friends. Richard was a veteran of the Korean War and Past Commander of American Legion Post 449, Elm Grove, Wisconsin and retired as Assistant Fire Chief, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin in 1985. He was a member of: Wauwatosa Retired Firefighters Association, St. Joachim and St. Anne Catholic Church, St. Joachim and St. Anne Men’s Club, Sundial Men’s Club and North American Fishing Club. Memorial service will be held Friday, September 30 at St. Joachim and St. Anne Catholic Church, 11625 N. 111th Avenue, Sun City, with rosary at 9:30 a.m. followed by mass at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Richard’s name to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, 611 Granite Springs Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.
Arthur H. Nickless
Arthur H. Nickless died on September 25 at his home in Sun City West at the age of 88. Born in Bay City, Michigan and a graduate of Bay City Central High School, Mr. Nickless served as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force during World War II. He had been married 60 years to Helen Marie Miller, who predeceased him in 2004. She was “Her majesty the Queen” and he was “Mr. Perfect.” Retiring in 1988, his career spanned more than 40 years in the telephone communications business, owner of the Wolverine Telephone Company, independent telephone companies throughout Mid-Michigan. His interest in communications remained keen and he was well known in the SCW community as a computer expert often called upon to teach, install, and repair computers. A member of Briarwood Country Club in SCW and Bay City Country Club in Michigan, he enjoyed golf. Other interests over the years included building and flying model airplanes. But what he will be most remembered for is his generosity which includes providing more than 20 college scholarships in both Michigan and Arizona.
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