Sandra Johnson Our beautiful and beloved family matriarch, Sandy Jones Johnson, formerly Sandra Simonette, went home to heaven on May 15, 2025. Sandy, age 78, passed away peacefully at Dobson Home in Chandler, Ariz., after a brief illness. She was born on June 2, 1946, in Ilion, N.Y., to Arvon and Francis (Seidsma) Jones. Sandy…
Joseph Francis Abrutz Joseph Francis Abrutz of Sun Lakes, Ariz., passed away peacefully with family by his side on his 99th birthday, April 20, 2025. Joe was married to his beloved wife, Beverly Housley Abrutz, for 71 years. Born on April 20, 1926, in Youngstown, Ohio, Joe was the youngest of nine children of Ralph…
My family and I would like to thank you for your kindness on the passing of Newman Benson. We are very grateful for your cards, texts, phone messages, food, flowers, and prayers during this difficult time. The Sun Lakes community, Hospice of the Valley, P.E.O. Chapter DD, the Horizon Room in SunBird, and Sun Lakes…
Robert Joseph Delong Robert Joseph Delong expected to be 95 years old in just six weeks, but on March 24, 2025, he went home to be with the Lord he had loved and served. Bob, as he was usually called, was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on May 5, 1930. Bob is survived by his…
Newman Ovid Benson Newman Ovid Benson passed away peacefully on Feb. 17, 2025, in Chandler, Ariz. Newman was born on Aug. 4, 1928, in Drummond, Wis., the son of Ovid and Lillian (Wilson) Benson. He graduated from Drummond High School in 1946 where he was an exceptional athlete. He played both baseball and basketball. The…
Charlie Broughton Charles Melvin Broughton, age 80, of Emden, Mo., passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at Shelbina Villa Lifecare in Shelbina, Mo. Charlie was born July 24, 1944, in Hannibal, Mo., the son of Joseph Melvin and Grace Loy (Hawkins) Broughton. He was united in marriage to Donna Kay King on July 18, 1964,…
Joyce Caroline Anderson Joyce Caroline Anderson, 90, passed away on Oct. 7, 2024, in Sun Lakes, Ariz. She was born to her parents Hazel and Ernest Miller on Dec. 21, 1933, in Leonia, Idaho. Joyce’s life was characterized by her beautiful spirit, her deep love for her family, and a consistently positive attitude that touched…
Howard Franklin Clark Howard Franklin Clark, age 93, of Sun Lakes, Ariz., passed away on Aug. 8, 2024. Howard was born Nov. 25, 1930, in Roachdale, Ind. He was married to Dorothy and has three children, two daughters and a son. Howard served as a Conservation Officer in Vermillion County, Indiana. Howard was an avid…
Georgena (Gigi) Anderson Georgena (Gigi) Anderson left this life on June 5, 2024 (age 98). Gigi was raised in North Platte, Neb. She started dancing at age 9. Dancing would become a major part of her life. She graduated with honors and attended Stephens College in Columbia, Mo. After the war, she married and opened…
Nancy Colleen Anderson Nancy Colleen Anderson, age 87, of Sun Lakes, Ariz., passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024. She was born in Lincoln, Neb., on May 16, 1937. Nancy graduated from Lincoln High School in Portland, Ore., and received a marketing education from Albertsons Companies Inc. She was married to Ernest D. Anderson on…