Obituaries

February 2019
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Gloria Eldora Siegfried

Gloria Siegfried, 80, of Goodyear, AZ, passed away on February 26, 2019. She was born on August 20, 1938 to Alert and Josephine Benson in Crookstownship, Minnesota. She is survived by her three children. Cremation services were entrusted to Simply Cremation in Surprise, AZ. Interment arrangements at Cloverleaf Memorial Park Cemetery were handled by Harvey Anderson & Johnson Funeral Home in Willmar, MN.

Cheryl June Petersen

Cheryl June Petersen, 70, of Tonopah, AZ, passed away on February 22, 2019. Cheryl was born on January 20, 1949 in Phoenix, AZ. She is survived by her two children- Shawna Petersen Chabay and Donald Petersen. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Simply Cremation in Surprise, AZ.

Leonard ‘Mac’ Jahnke

Mac Jahnke passed away on February 22, 2019 at the age of 67 in Surprise, AZ following surgery. He was born May 27, 1951 in Detroit, MI to Barbara and Dave Jahnke. The family later moved to Renton, WA where Mac graduated from Renton High School and went on to study at the University of Washington.

Mac married the love of his life, Sue (Beckwith) Jahnke on September 8, 1979. He was employed by Western Fluid Components working as the regional sales manager for the state of Washington and retired after 32 years with the company.

Mac loved to travel, camp, golf, fish and hunt with his very dear friends and family who will miss his great sense of humor, love of adventure and his caring personality. He loved them all very much.

He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Sue Jahnke; his beloved son Dave Jahnke; sister Kathy Jahnke Searight; and brother Jeff Jahnke.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Condolences for the family may be left at www.simplycremationaz.com. Arrangements are under the directions of Simply Cremation in Surprise, AZ.

Linda Beechler

Linda Beechler of Goodyear, AZ passed away February 22, 2019 in Avondale, AZ. She was born September 2, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Theresa Nelson. She is survived by her husband and children.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Simply Cremation in Surprise, AZ.

James Hodges

James D. Hodges, 93 of Woodstock, IL., passed away on Feb 22, 2019 in Surprise, AZ.

Born in Cherokee Co., Georgia on June 22, 1925 to George and Ada Elliot Hodges, Jim was their only child.  He married Ruth Berg Bohn Hodges on May 11, 1991.

Jim was a loan officer at The State Bank of Woodstock for over 20 years and retired from Harris Bank in Barrington.  He was very active in Lions Club, Shriners and was the finance officer at the American Legion.  He particularly enjoyed playing “Santa” at the hut on the square and in the Christmas parade.  Jim served our country during World War II and the Korean Conflict.  He was awarded a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars during his service time. In June of 2013 Jim was a recipient of the Honor Flight.  A very special and emotional event he shared with his son Rich.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Woodstock for over 50 years.

Jim loved fishing and took many fishing trips up north and on Lake Geneva where he and Ruth spent their summers and wintered in Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Lorraine Trovero Hodges and his son, Dennis L Hodges.

He is survived by his wife Ruth, son Rich (Bev) Hodges; step-sons, David (Natasha) Bohn, Roger (Lynda) Bohn, Phillip (Cindy) Bohn, and grandchildren Jason (Karrie) Hodges, Nathan (Kelly) Hodges and Marjorie Hodges; Rachel Bohn, David Bohn, Matthew (Megan) Bohn, Heather (Kraig) Bohn, Andrew Bohn, Sara Bohn and 7 great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Woodstock, 201 W. South St, Woodstock, IL  60098 or to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 200 N Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL  33607.

A celebration of his life will be at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to Simply Cremation in Surprise, AZ.

Henry R. Egbert

Henry R. Egbert, 98 of South Dayton, NY passed away on Feb. 20, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Tonopah, AZ with his granddaughter Christine Egbert and daughter Annalee Egbert by his side. He was born Oct. 11, 1920 in Lockport, NY to the late Henry A. Egbert and Mary A. Eggert Egbert.

He served in the United States Army in 1946 as a Staff Sergeant in Japan. He drove truck hauling milk, retired from the Town of Villenova and Dairy Farmer full time. He loved and cared for all animals.

He was preceded in death by his wife Dale F. Benson Egbert on Sept. 18, 2002, his daughter Louise E. (Egbert) Schulz of Texas and his only sister Ruth C. Wood.

He is survived by a son, Michael Egbert of Garden Valley, CA; two daughters Annalee Egbert (Tom Holcomb) of Tonopah, AZ and Sandra Shields of Jamestown, NY; 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to your choice of an animal shelter. Burial will be in Villenova Cemetery at a

later date.

Arrangements are under the care of Simply Cremation in Surprise, AZ.

Sally Haese

Sally Haese, 69 of Buckeye, AZ passed away February 11, 2019 in Buckeye, AZ. She was born May 28, 1949 in Stuebenville, Ohio to John and Violet Judge.

Sally was a dedicated member of the Buckeye Senior Center and was active in the Palo Verde Baptist Church. She loved to play bingo and travel with her friends.

She is survived by her daughters Loretta Umbdenstock and Patricia Crownover; sons Steven Shaffer and Charles Stevens; 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 9th at 10:30am at Palo Verde Baptist Church.

Arrangements are under the direction of Simply Cremation in Surprise, AZ.

Wilmyth Nielsen

Wilmyth Nielsen of Surprise, AZ passed away February 12, 2019 in Surprise, AZ. She was born June 18, 1931 in Safford, AZ to William and Alice Combs. Wilmyth is survived by 5 children.

Arrangements are entrusted to Simply Cremation.

Ann Reich

Ann Reich of Sun City, AZ passed away February 9, 2019. She was born December 31, 1940 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to Ernest and Margaret Roberts. She is survived by one son.

Arrangements are entrusted to Simply Cremation.

Lawrence Gaffney

Mr. Lawrence W. Gaffney, 92 of Sun City West, AZ passed away February 10, 2019 in Surprise, AZ. He was born October 12, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY to James and Elizabeth Gaffney.

Lawrence was one of 6 siblings. The 4 boys shared one room and the 2 girls shared the other while their parents slept on a pullout couch. He observed his parent’s selflessness his whole life and it was directly instilled in him. For example, he cancelled a surgery to remove a cancerous kidney, in order to be present, beaming with pride while his son Chris was being honored for charity work.

In his selfless nature, Lawrence sacrificed many hours coaching, mentoring, volunteering at his church and involved in PTA. He was known to always be willing to do anything to help others. He always inquired about how his son’s lifelong friends were doing and was proud of their accomplishments as well. As much as he cared for people, he loved no one the way he loved his grandchildren Erin and Matt as well as his daughter-in-law’s children Dan and Scott whom he loved as his own. He and his wife Jean adopted Arizona as home 35 years ago, where he enjoyed golfing, his church, and outings with the “Fun City Survivors”. He was surrounded by wonderful friends that became like family.

Lawrence is survived by his son Chris Gaffney and his wife Kathy, his grandchildren Erin and Matt Gaffney, and many loving nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Jean Gaffney.

There will be a private ceremony at the National Cemetery where he will be buried with his wife Jean.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made in his honor to the kids of Covenant House Pennsylvania.

Arrangements are under the care of Simply Cremation in Surprise, AZ.

Angela Gutierrez

Angela Gutierrez, 64 of Bloomfield, NM was lifted by angels February 5, 2019 in Surprise, AZ after a short but grueling battle with cancer. She was born August 20, 1954 in Cortez, Colorado to Fred and Helen Martinez.

Angela was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and teacher. She loved dearly and lived faithfully for all of her family including her many students; however, she loved none more than her grandchildren, which she shared a very special bond. She will always be loved, greatly missed and never forgotten.

She is survived by her mother Helen Martinez; daughter Theresa Gutierrez; son Terran Gutierrez & wife Eloisa; Sisters Diana Martinez and Una Barnard, sister-in law Daisy Ortega.  Brothers, Lucas Martinez & wife Carmel, Larry Martinez & wife Anita, Thomas “Herman” Martinez & wife Julie and Gerald Martinez & wife Laura. Grandchildren, Lorenzo Velasquez, Terran Gutierrez Jr., Romeo Velasquez and Santana Gutierrez.

Angela is preceded in death by her husband Robert O. “Bob” Gutierrez; father Fred Martinez; brothers Freddie, Arthur, and David Martinez; and sister Freda Martinez.

A Rosary will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 307 N. Church St. Bloomfield, NM 87413. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00am.  Private interment will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Simply Cremation in Surprise, AZ.

Jenny Ojala

Jenny Emily Ojala of Goodyear, AZ passed away in Goodyear on February 6, 2019. She was born April 14, 1937 to Ivar and Paraska Hornaas in Kimberly, British Columbia.

Jenny was a woman of faith and an active member of the Jimmy Swaggart Ministry. She loved to travel and especially loved the holidays and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her sons Brent Norden, Scott Ojala and Craig Ojala; her brother Edward Hornaas; and 3 grandchildren Kirsten and Nicky Norden and Chase Ojala.

The family would like to give special thanks to Altina Fernandes who cared for Jenny and took care of her for the last 3 years. She made it possible for her to pass peacefully at home which was her last wish.

Arrangements are under the direction of Simply Cremation in Surprise, AZ.

Robert Wilson

Robert John Wilson of Sun City West, AZ passed away February 5, 2019 in Sun City West, AZ.

He was born January 22, 1943 to John and Louise Wilson in Detroit, Michigan.

Robert served in the US Airforce from 1961-1964.

He is survived by his son Patrick Pacheco.

Arrangements are under the direction of Simply Cremation in Surprise, AZ.

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