Phillip Franklin Culver Phillip (Phil) Franklin Culver passed away at home in Sun Lakes on March 14, 2023. He was 83. Phil was born in Sayre, Okla., on July 6, 1939, to Dwight Wesley and Birdie Josephine (Beavers) Culver. His family was poor so he spent long days in the cottonfields. He also made money…
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Features, May 2023
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Edward R. Castellanos Edward R. Castellanos passed away on March 15, 2023. Edward was born in Globe, Ariz., on March 27, 1935, to Feliciano and Maria Louisa Redondo Castellanos. He grew up in Globe, Ariz., and played varsity football as a 127-pound freshman, starting at middle linebacker. He continued his academic and athletic career at…
Features, March 2023
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Beverly Ann Abrutz Beverly Ann Abrutz, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, she is survived by Joe, her loving husband of 71 years; son Joe Jr. (Debbie) of Cameron, Mo.; daughter Kimberly (Ben) Brooke of Ferndale, Wash.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She and her husband met…
Features, February 2023
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Fritz Elmer Derheim Fritz Elmer Derheim, 79, died peacefully with his loving wife by his side in his Sun Lakes, Ariz., home on Jan. 7, 2023. Fritz was predeceased by daughter Amy Derheim and is survived by his wife Beth, of 54 amazing years; his daughter Roxanne Derheim (John Beard); nephew Chad Derheim, who was…
Features, January 2023
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Alice Solch Brown Alice Solch Brown passed away peacefully at Aegis Vesta House in Chandler on Nov. 22 after a long illness. The daughter of Joseph and Ella (Vodicka) Solch, she was born at home on Aug. 26, 1926, in Cicero, Ill. Raised during the Great Depression, Alice was frugal but also generous, giving presents…
Features, December 2022
In Passing – December 2022
Gary Lee Burns Gary Lee Burns was born on Dec. 22, 1939, in Omaha, Neb., to Charles and Helen (Wallick) Burns. He passed away after a short illness on Oct. 19, 2022, in Chandler, Ariz. He moved with his family to Red Oak, Iowa, in 1945 and graduated from high school with the class of…
Features, December 2022
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Gary Lee Burns Gary Lee Burns was born on Dec. 22, 1939, in Omaha, Neb., to Charles and Helen (Wallick) Burns. He passed away after a short illness on Oct. 19, 2022, in Chandler, Ariz. He moved with his family to Red Oak, Iowa, in 1945 and graduated from high school with the Class of…
Features, November 2022
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Roger Eugene Arrand Roger Eugene Arrand, age 97, passed away on Sept. 17, 2022. Roger was born in Flint, Mich., to the late Russell and Christine Arrand. He is survived by his daughter Patrice Annette Diamond; sons Roger Randall Arrand (Setsuko) and Russell Gene Arrand (Brenda); grandchildren: Michelle Lannette Mendoza (Johnny), Erin Maureen Walley (Lamar),…
Features, October 2022
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Robert F. Cooper Robert F. Cooper of Sun Lakes, Ariz., formerly of Pittsford, N.Y., passed away at age 86 on May 16, 2022, in the care of his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ann; his daughter Karin Cooper (David) Rompalo; his son Todd Cooper (and Gina Moussa); step-grandson John…
Features, September 2022
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Betty Ball Betty Ball went to be with her Lord on July 23, 2022, at the age of 102 at her daughter’s home in Sun Lakes, Ariz. She was born in Detroit, Mich., on April 17, 1920. She was preceded in death by her brother George, who died at the age of five. Also preceding…