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Philip Joseph Allen
Philip Joseph Allen, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 15, 2010. Phil, the third youngest of eight children, was born May 5, 1919 in Larimer, PA. He was an Engine House Foreman with the Pennsylvania Railroad/Penn Central for 34 years. After retiring from the railroad, Phil became a “Gentleman’s Farmer” in Smithfield, OH, until he fully retired, with his wife Dolores, in Sun City West, AZ in 1979. In Arizona, he enjoyed traveling, golfing and playing cards with his wife and friends. Philip was a member of the Free Mason’s for more than 50 years. Phil served as a member of the US Army Air Corp during WWII. For his service, Philip was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three Bronze Service Star Devices and the Air Medal. Philip was preceded in death by his wife Virginia “Dolores” Allen, his parents and his brothers and sisters. He was the proud father of Terry (Pat) Allen, Philip Allen Jr., and Carol (Robert) Prochnow. He had five grandchildren; Major Robert Prochnow Jr., Susan (Keith) Knutson, Laurie (Alan) Doe, Christopher Allen and Margie Allen. His great-grandchildren will miss him dearly; Alexandra and Trenton Knutson & Liam and Ellie Doe. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. with visitation 1 hour prior to service on Friday, April 23, 2010 at Menke Funeral Home Chapel, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Interment to follow at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City.
Olga Mary Kelley
On April 17, 2010, our beloved 95 year old mother, grandmother and great grandmother, went to sleep here on earth and woke up in the arms of Jesus, surrounded by all the love she so selflessly gave to others throughout her lifetime. Olga was born in Washington Heights, NY on March 27, 1915 to Bela and Olga (Kosanovits) Rieger, and spent her happy life in Oceanside, LI, before moving to Sun City, AZ in 1977. Olga was married to the love of her life, Edward Kelley for 49 years, until his passing in 1983. She is survived by her children, Gail Willson of Sun City, AZ, Karen Welch of Peoria, AZ, Midge Sramek of San Diego, CA, Edward Kelley Jr, of Scottsdale, AZ, and a sister Rosemary Higgins of Bradenton, FL. Her joy was taking care of her family and her home and being surrounded by her many friends. She will be remembered by all as a gracious hostess who made everyone feel welcome in her home, and by her 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren for her love of cooking and introducing yet another generation to the joys of Hungarian food and fun parties. She has been an active bridge player her entire life, with duplicate bridge days being the highlight of her week. Olga’s bright and sunny personality, her inner strength and positive thinking, the excitement of planning for the next cruise, a Palm Springs vacation or an overnight at Harrah’s, her absolute love of life and the joy she brought to others are just some of the gifts and life lessons that her family and friends will miss while cherishing her memory. No words can express how grateful we have been to have had her in our lives. Olga’s deep faith in Christ, her devotion to the Rosary, and her love of family guided her all through her life. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 22, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 North 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 noon, Friday, April 23, 2010 at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 15800 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery, 4902 Laurel Hill Blvd., Woodside, NY. We thank all the dedicated caregivers of Hospice of the Valley for the comfort and loving care they gave to Mom. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Olga’s name to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phx, AZ 85014.
Lydia O. Muir
Lydia O. Muir, 86, went to join her Heavenly Father on March 28, 2010, Palm Sunday, at Baptist Village, Youngtown, Arizona. Lydia was born February 12, 1924 in Jackson, Minnesota to John N. and Jonette Hamland Sogge. She graduated from Jackson High School in 1941, attended college at St. Cloud and was a country school teacher. In later years she was employed at First National Bank.
Lydia married David V. Muir in 1944 and after WWII they made their home in Jackson, Minnesota, where David and Max Hibma operated M&H Electric Contracting Co., for 30 years.
The Muirs retired to Sun City, Arizona in 1979 and joined the American Lutheran Church where they sang in the choir for 25 years. Lydia was a member of the Society of Childrens Bookwriters, The Arizona Authors Society, and wrote several books. She also enjoyed painting in oils. In 2005 Lydia and David moved to Baptist Village in Youngtown, Arizona.
Lydia was preceded in death by her husband David in 2008, her parents, her sisters Lottie (Arley) Utlaut, Clara (Lester) Nyborg, Ina (Bert) Mellum, Nora (Randolph) Gravell, Hilda (Henry) Furst, a brother Leo Sogge, and a grandson Matthew Sharar.
She is survived by three daughters, Ellen (Herman) Vandestraat, Susan Muir, and Carla (Roland) Shearer, four grandchildren, Enoch (Olga) Borozinski, Sarah (Mason) Hess, Lindsey and Robert Shearer and four great grandchildren Ethan and Ava Hess and Vance and Maxeem Borozinski. Many nieces and nephews also survive. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
Friends may visit the family from 12:00–1:00 pm at the American Lutheran Church in Sun City, Arizona with Memorial Services to follow at 1:00 pm. Her grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Jackson, Minnesota.
Harriet Lane Cowles
My beloved wife Harriet, mother of four wondrous children, Patricia Edwards, Barbara O’Neal, Jeffrey Cowles and Debra Wright, left us on Wednesday April 14, 2010.
Harriet was a Tip Top Dancer for 14 years and a member of the Sun City Players for seven carefree years and a parishioner in the St. Clements and Prince of Peace Catholic churches. Harriet and Cliff resided in Sun City for 15 years and more recently in Sun City West for five years.
Beside her husband, children and their spouses, she is survived by ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren and her sister-in-law Shirley Cowles McChesney of Sun Lakes, AZ and her family of ten.
A vigil service was held Thursday at Menke Funeral Home and she will return home to Wallingford, CT for burial April 19, 2010, at In Memorium Cemetery.
By: Her most loving husband, Clifford M. Cowles, Jr.
Carl Sterling DuBow
Carl Sterling DuBow, 64, of Sun City, AZ passed away April 11, 2010. Born in Dallas, Texas, he resided in Arizona for the past 40 years and was the owner of a street rod manufacturing company. He is survived by his wife Sandra DuBow; children Chad DuBow and Traci Culler; step-children Todd & Paul Willoughby and Melissa Willoughby; sister Sherri Hazlak; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Memorial Services 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2010 at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave. Sun City, AZ.
Bonnie Jean Maher
Bonnie Jean Maher, 59, of Sun City passed away March 28, 2010. Bonnie was born in Oakland, California moving to Arizona in 1982 and worked as a Baker. She was a member of the Women of the Moose. She was preceded in death by her husband Kevin Maher in 2002. Survivors include her sons, Kevin Maher (Crystal) and Sean Maher (Heidi); daughter Noel Stepp (Kevin); grandchildren Shane, Bradley, Keith, Kiarra, Kaitlin, Kasey and Shelby. Many loving brothers and sister also survive. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Menke Funeral Home Chapel, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, Arizona.
Alice B. Duncanson
Alice B. Duncanson, 102, of Glendale, Arizona passed away April 15, 2010. Alice was born December 20, 1907 in Downs, Kansas. An Arizona resident for 67 years, she was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Prescott, Arizona and Our Savior Lutheran Church of Sun City. She was preceded in death by her husband Philip Duncanson in 1971. Survivors include her daughter Phyllis Pemberton; sons James P. Duncanson and Dwight E. Duncanson; brothers Ernest, Arthur & Merle Albrecht; sisters Mary Simmons & Elizabeth Hillman; 5 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Mountain View Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona.
LaVonne Alexander
LaVonne Alexander, 78, of Glendale Arizona, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2010, after a long battle with cancer. LaVonne was born in Cement, OK, on November 1, 1931 to James and Georgia Sue Lonsdale. She has three siblings, James Lonsdale II, Kathy Hunt and Margaret Treadway. LaVonne was married to Lloyd Darnel Wiley (Doc) who died in 1964. They had two children, James Alan Wiley and Jamie Sue Wiley (McSorley). LaVonne’s beloved grandchildren are Don Wiley, Misty Shank and Kacie & Shannon McSorley. Her great-grandchildren are Ryan, Seth and Aubree Wiley and Michael Shank. They are her legacy and she is very proud of them. LaVonne loved one other man in her life, June Lee Alexander, who died in 1985. Alex was in her heart always. LaVonne loved her family and dear friends and would want us to be happy, live healthy and to take care of each other. Mom, we love you, we will miss you, and we wish for you God’s Blessing and Eternal Peace. Services are scheduled at 10:30 A.M., Friday, April 9, 2010 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016.
Joseph Shelley Picard
Joseph Shelley Picard, 74, of Sun City, Arizona passed away April 18, 2010. Mr. Picard was born in Albany, New York. A U.S. Air Force retiree, he moved to Arizona 11 years ago. He is survived by his wife Olga; children, Randolph Picard, Monica Picard, Christopher Picard, Sheldon Picard, Shirley Emmons, Sandy Hamel, Alicia Reeves, Gus Knecht and Kenny Knecht; grandchildren Adam, Shawn, Wayne, Samantha, Nathaniel, Kaleb, Jubilee, Alexis and Bronwen. Visitation will be 8:30-10:00 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2010 at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Funeral mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joachim & St. Anne Catholic Church, 11625 – 111th Ave., Sun City, Arizona.
Joseph E. Kachinski
Joseph E. Kachinski was born in Pittston, Pennsylvania on May 5, 1921 and passed away in Sun City, Arizona on April 9, 2010 with his loving wife Peg and family by his bedside. Joe served in the US Navy during World War II as a Photographer 2nd Class. Upon his discharge from the Navy he worked for Bath Iron Works and then became a self employed Photographer. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Brunswick, Maine and was also a Past President of the Maine Photographers Association and the New England Photographers Association. Joe was active in the Sun City Stained Glass Club and made many things that he would give away. Besides his wife, he is survived by his Daughter, Nancy and Son David (Jerri), and Grandchildren Joe (EE), James & Daughters Lori and Julie. There will be a memorial service this summer in Brunswick, Maine with burial in the National Cemetery in Augusta, Maine. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Humane Society of USA.
