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THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC Loretta Anna Johnsen, 81, of Phoenix, died Wednesday, June 21, 2006. Loretta was born in Buffalo, N.Y. on April 20, 1925. She was a middle child of 8, born to Basil and Minnie Tromp. Her brothers were Albert, Ralph, Richard, and Arnold.

Her sisperther. were and Loretta grew up in Cleveland, where she graduated from High School with Scholastics aswardshe as well as sports awards. participated in all sports, which included, Roller Skating, Bowling, Track and Field, and Basketball, just to name a few. She worked as a Life Guard at a children's camp before coming to work at Graphite Bronze Defense Plant in Cleveland, where she met her life love George. They moved separately shortly thereafter, out California to Phoenix, where they enjoyed 54 years together In marriage.

Loretta's work history includes several years with Salt Project and 30 years, as an Assistant Controller the Goldwater's Dept. Store Corporation. Which sometimes involved association with Senator Barry Goldwater, before retiring at the age of 61. She was quite active thru the years with the Lutheran Church where she served for 4 years as the Treasurer of WELCA Grand Canyon and the Women's Capitol Conference. She attended 38 years at Dei Lutheran Church, where she served as Treasurer, Sunday morning counter, Sunday School Teacher, and many years as a regular Choir member.

She organized annual meetings traveling to different cities, and Women's retreats, which included a trip to Australia in She also Bowled with the Phoenix. 50 years Women's and Bowling served as Associa- President and Treasurer. Loretta is survived by her 3 children, Dennis, Debra, and Doug and 3 gr grandchildren, Justin, Sean, and April and 3 step grandchildren, Tonya, Jamie, and Kristy. Loretta achieved her teenage ambition to get married and raise a family. The Love and devotion she showed to her family, to Jesus as her Lord and Savior, and to her friends is unsurpassed.

She was known and loved by a number of people and will be greatly missed and remembered by all those she touched. Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 1, 2006 at at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 3539 E. Stanford Paradise Valley, AZ. 85253. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.

Johnetta Johnson, 92, of Los Angeles, California, passed away on June 23, 2006 in Phoenix, Arizona. Visitation and Funeral Services will be held in Los Angeles, California. Services entrusted to Universal Memorial Center. Norman H. (Jonsey) Jones 81 of Glendale, AZ died Saturday, June 24th, 2006.

He serviced in the US Marines. Funeral service Saturday, July 1st 2006 at 10:30 am at the LindseyCarlson Funeral Home, Page, ND. with visitation Friday, June 30th, 2006 from 5:30 7:30 pm, and one hour before service at LindseyCarlson Funeral Home burial: Page Cemetery, Page, ND. Milburn Kendall, 79, of Wickenburg, AZ, passed away on June 22, 2006 Visitation Thursday from 6:00 to pm at Wickenburg Ward Chapel of the Saints with ale funeral services on FriChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day day at 10:00 am at the Church and visitation 1 hour prior. Arrangements under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home.

Frances Knafels, 96, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away on June 25, 2006. Frances was predeceased by her beloved husband, John. She is survived by her son Donald (Joan) Knafels, her grandchildren John (Anna) Knafels and Beth (Brad) Foster, and her great-grandchildren Sarah, Matthew and Christopher Foster. She is also survived by her brothers, Anton Lenchek, John (Marlea) Lenchek, Edward Lenchek, Stanley Lencheck and her sister, Julia Kempka, many nieces and nephews. Memorial services are pending.

Menke neral Home is handling arrangements. Kit Wah Kwan, 97, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on June home to be with the Lord and join her husband Jun Kit Kwan, sons Larry Jimmy grandaughter Barbara, and grandson Phillip on June 24, 2006. Survived by daughter Mary Wong, son-in-law Fay law Wong, daughte Joanne Agatha Kwan, Sister Bi Xie, eleven Grandchildren and seventeen In lieu of flowers made to First Church, Northwest Church, Chinese Senior ter or Serenity Hospice. Shirley C. Ludwig of passed away June 27, was born in Milwaukee, ruary 25, 1928.

She death by her Ludwig. Survivors include Violet Stevens; 3 daughters: Hoose (Brian), Nancy (James) and Chery 14 grandchildren: Donny, Matthew, Chelcie, Shawn, Jack, Heather, Brian and 10 great grandchildren. will be held on Thursday 2006 at 9:00 AM at ary, 52 N. Macdonald Laid to rest at Queen Cemetery on Baseline AZ. 24, 2006.

Went and Yu Dignity Great-Grandchildren. donations can be Chinese Baptist Chinese Baptist Citizen Cen- Gilbert, AZ 2006. Shirley WI on Febis preceded in husband, Donald her sister, Gail Van Johnson Milovich (Daniel); Tanya, Cherie, Lindsey, Nick, Donald, Kacie, Christopher; and Services June 29, Meldrum Mortuin Mesa, AZ. of Heaven Rd. in Mesa.

John E. McKamey, Sr. 60, of Chino Valley, AZ passed away on June 20, 2006. He was born November 3, 1945 in Geneva, IL. John, a loving father, grandfather, family member and friend, will always be remembered as a phenomenal musician, outdoorsman, sportsman, and dog lover.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his VETERAN wife, Christine. He is survived by his son John his daughters Cari Meigs his Dignity and Melody Monroe, brothers Mike and Dennis Walters, his sister Cindi Packard, 4 beloved grandchildren and 14 nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held 10:00 AM with a Memorial Service begin at 11:00 AM on Friday, Chimes June 30, 2006 at Chapel of the Mortuary 7924 N. 59th Glendale. Inurnment service will follow it 1:00 PM at The National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona 23029 N.

Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix, AZ. OBITUARIES Maxine Culp Powell, 88, of Scottsdale, passed away on June 23, 2006. Prayer Service will be held at June Living 28, Water 2006 at Luther- 6:00 Dignity pm an Church, 9201 E. Happy Valley Road, Scottsdale, Arrangements entrusted to Melcher Mission Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Victory Lutheran Church, 5946 E. University Mesa, AZ 85205. John D. Ricer, 90, of Sun City West, AZ, passed away on June 25, 2006. He is a WWII U.S.

Army Air Corps Veteran. A memorial service will be VETERAN held on Wednesday June 28, 2006 at 10AM at Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel, 13738 W. Camino del Sol, Sun City West, AZ. Contributions in his honor can be made to Interfaith Community Care, 17749 N. El Mirage Rd.

Surprise, AZ 85374. Maria Dolores Robles, 76, of Mesa, passed away on June 25, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert and her son Ricky. She is sur- Dignity vived by her daughters Yolanda (Robert), Margie (Juan), Lizzie (Chato), Yvonne (Greg); sons Luis Carlos (Irma), Bobby George (Harold), Jesus (Becky); 24 grandchildren and 23 A visitation will be held Wed, June 28 from 5-8 PM at Lakeshore Mortuary, 1815 S. Dobson Mesa with a vigil at 7 PM.

A funeral Mass will be held June 29 at 10 AM at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 440 E. Elliot Tempe. Special thanks to the Cholla Neighborhood Citadel Staff. Ruth G.

Rosales, 59, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on June 26, 2006. Visitation is from PM, Friday, June 30, 2006 at the Glory of the Lord Church, 5402 South Montezuma Phoenix, AZ. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 PM at Glory of the Church on Friday, June 30, 2006. Arrangements entrusted to Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, Inc. Jules.

Allan Rusoff, 95, Phoenix, died June 21, 2006. No services will be held at this time. Life-Paths Funeral Home. Goran Ryden, 67, away June 6, 2006. parents Agda and Karl Ryden Jonkoping, Sweden on July 1938.

He served the Swedish Army and immigrated the United States in 1965 on a transatlantic ship. remembrance of Tempe, passed He was born to of 30 seeing the Statue of Liberty from the deck for the first time stayed with him always. Goran settled in Southern California and was the CFO for Zenith Insurance, a New York listed firm. He later became the CFO for HRN Services with offices thru out the Western region. After moving to Arizona for retirement in 1999, he became a fan of all things ASU.

He was an ardent supporter of Sun Devil baseball, women's basketball, and football. Goran sang in the choir at All Saints Newman center, loving every minute. He sang and played the piano beautifully for anyone who would listen. Goran was a longtime tennis player, a marathoner, finishing five Los Angeles marathons, and a superb bicyclist, often enjoying 100 mile daily rides. Goran is survived wife, Deborah, children Peter (Vanessa), Thomas and Carol, four grandchildren Mikeena and Kiya Daly and Shane and Cole Ryden and step children Joseph and Patrick Rice.

He is also survived by his sister Birgit Henningsson (Tura) of Orebro, Sweden and nephews Matthias and Marcus. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Newman Center Rectory Fund, 230 E. University Tempe Az 85281 or charity of your choice. A funeral mass will be held Friday June 30th, 2006 at 2pm at the Newman Center in the Old Church. Carr Tenney Mortuary.

Leo Sekiya, 79, of Sun City, AZ, passed away on 23, 2006. A WW II US Army veteran. Graveside service be held at 11:00 on Fri- VETERAN day, June 30, 2006 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Menke Funeral Home.

Susan D. Simmonds, 66, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on June 25, 2006. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 29, 2006 Trinity Baptist Church, 2130 E. University, Mesa, AZ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church building fund in Susan's memory.

Services entrusted to Falconer Funeral Home. Sean Robert Spinks, 36, of Scottsdale passed away Saturday, June 24, 2006 in Scottsdale. Born April 24, 1970 in Cleve- land, Ohio he moved to MESSINGER Scottsdale when he was two years old. Sean had been employed with the Scottsdale School District for the past ten years. He is survived by two daughters, Hannah and Leah, their mother Kelly (Derrek) Liechty, his father Bob (Carol) Spinks, mother Sandy Spinks, and one brother Scott.

Sean was a kind and gentle soul. He loved many, and was loved by many. Memorial services will be 11:00 am Friday, June 30 at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Road, in Scottsdale. Memorial contributions to the Make a Wish Foundation, 711 E.

Northern Phoenix, AZ 85020. Elizabeth M. "Betty" Stanley, 83, of Sun City West, AZ, passed away on June 24, 2006. Services to be held in Massachusetts, Donations may be made to: Mingus Mountain Academy P.O. Box 26485 Prescott Valley, AZ 86312 Donald E.

Thompson, time Mesa resident Thursday June 22, 2006. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Audrey; 7 children: Kristin, Blix, Rebecca, Donna, William, Thaddeus and Kimberly; 16 Grandchildren; I passed away on and 10 Great-Grandchildren; as well as his sister Elizabeth Alderman. Don was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on February 20, 1924 to Mercedes Hubert Thompson and was one of six children. He served in the Navy during WWII and went on to be i involved in many business ventures including: home building and real estate. His true life's work for the last 40 years was devoted to Zapffe Silversmiths; a family owned and operated business in Mesa, AZ and Seattle, WA.

Don was passionate about the art of silver restoration and instilled that same love in all of his children that worked beside him. He also loved sports, Kentucky BBQ, collecting silver souvenir spoons and most of all his beloved family. We will miss him dearly, and cherish all the special memories he leaves us. Services will be in Seattle, WA on July 14, 2006 with a memorial mass at Sacred Heart Church. The family requests that any remembrances may be made to Operation Smile, 6435 Tidewater Drive Norfolk, VA 23509.

www.operationsmile.org Deborah Vaughn. Born June 30, 1951 She was in Flushing, NY. She was the daughter of Stanley and Mildred Gerstenfeld. She passed away in Mesa surrounded by her loving family on June 26, 2006 after a courageous battle with various medical condi- tions. Debbie spent the first part of her life in Southern California where she met her beloved husband Raimund Vaughn.

After having a son, Eric, they moved to AZ where they have spent the last 28 years. Her life has been full of family, friends, boating, traveling and living life to the fullest. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Raimund; her son Eric Vaughn and his wife Andrea; and her brother Steven Gerstenfeld and his wife Judi. A grandchild, Edward James, is due in early October. She is preceded in death by her parents.

A viewing will be held from p.m. and p.m. on Wednesday, June 28th at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m.

on Thursday, June 29th at St. Peter Luop theran Church, 1844 E. Dana Mesa, AZ. All are welcome. Margarito Villezcas-Marquez, 80, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on June 24, 2006.

Arrangements handled by Allen Funeral Home. Donald E. White, 47 years, a 23 year resident of Tempe, AZ, lost his short battle with cancer on June 21, 2006. A California native, he was born on July 17, 1958, in Victorville CA. Donald had a love for the outdoors for fishing hunting and gardening.

He leaves to cherish his memory a. daughter Tawnya Nicole White, of Gilbert, AZ; brothers Nelson Jr. of CA, James of WI, and Michael of NV; sisters Mary Bluford of CA and Kimberley Wynnof of TX; 'daughter' Angel Howard of Gilbert, AZ; and the love of his life, Susan Pattie of Tempe, AZ. A memorial service will be held on Thursday June 29th, 10am, at Tempe Church of Christ, 2424 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe AZ.

Elizabeth Wiesinger, 92, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away June 26, 2006. Services are private. Arrangements entrusted to Bunker's Garden Chapel. Helen C. Wightman, 91, died June 24, 2006 at the Prescott Samaritan Village.

A Celebration of Helen's Life will take place at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 2006 at the Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, 303 S. Cortez Prescott, AZ. Arizona, Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family the arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be make in Helen's name to: Yavapai Humane Society, 1625 Sundog Ranch Prescott, AZ 86301.

Elaine Williams, 71, of Phx, AZ, passed away June 20, 2006. Services will be held at 10am June 29 at St. Joan of Arc Chapel, 3901 E. Greenway Rd, Phx. John Alden Wiltbank, 58, of Eagar, AZ, passed away June 24, 2006.

Visitation Thursday, June 29, 2006 from p.m., Burnham Mortuary, 535 N. Main, Eagar, AZ. Also one-hour prior to Services at the Stake Center. Services Friday, June 30, 2006 at 10:00 a.m., Latter Day Saints Eagar Stake Center, Main Eagar, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Bunker's Garden Chapel.

Wimberly, 87, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away on June 23, 2006. Visitation service will be held Wednesday, June 28, Eras 2006; 9:00 am at Eastlake Mortsary Chapel, 1715 East Jefferson Street in Phoenix Arizona. Graveside service begins at 10:15 am at East Resthaven Cemetery, 4310 East Southern Ave in Phoenix Arizona. Ruben AZ, passed Visitation Service 30, 2006 Chapel. Mortuaries Lily Young R.

Wutzke, 76, of Coolidge, away June 25, 2006. No is scheduled. A Memorial is scheduled for Friday, June at Simes Mortuary Coolidge Services entrusted to Simes Coolidge Chapel. Yee, 93, died peacefully on Sunday morning She was born May 29, 1913 in Hampton, lowa to the late Young Kim and Lo Shee. She joins our heavenly Father and her beloved children, Henry and Rose.

She was a strong, feisty and sucessful business June 25, 2006. woman survived by her husband, Ben. She was a deDignity voted mother to her children, Mary May, Irene, Josephine, Willie (Yen), Dixon (Terry), Jean (Chuck), Frances (Jim), daughter-inlaw, Linda Yee and son-in-law, Manuel Dominguez. Her brother, Ming Joong Young (Betty), 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren further survive her. Visitation will be 6 p.m.

to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, at A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road, in Phoenix. Funeral services will be held at the same location at 9:30 a.m.

on Saturday, July 1. In lieu of flowers, memorial funds established in her name can be sent to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 East Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014 and to The Chinese Baptist Church, 4910 East Earl Drive, Phoenix, AZ Funeral Planning For information on advertising call (602) 444-4985 or fax 444-5932. 3 When you don't know what to Cactus Flower Florists, 24-hour phone lines 480-483-9200 800-922-2887 Harper Funeral Home: 1242 E. Jefferson Phx Formerly Botimer-Harper Funeral Direct Cremation $535 total cost tax death cert) Shipout $450 602-243-3961 remember at Harper's Funeral Home our families always have the advantage but do not have to pay for dignity. Call us for your lowest cost dignified funeral or cremation plan.

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Visitation 8-11AM Thursday VETERAN June 29, 2006. Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave. Services 11AM Thursday June 29, 2006 Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ.

Contributions to Hospice of the Valley 1510 E. Flower St, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Gabriela Sanchez Mendoza, Infant, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on June 26, 2006. Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM Saturday, July 1, 2006 at Dignity Greenwood Memory Lawn Chapel, 719 N. 27th Ave.

Phoenix, AZ Entrusted to Greenwood Memory Lawn Mark W. Meyer, band, father, Mortuary friend.orn July 15, 1961 in Phoenix and passed away June 23. He is the son of Bill and Jo Ann Meyer. He was married to Josephine "Joey" Meyer and they were blessed with a wonderful son Matthew. He graduated from age 44, beloved husson, brother and McClintock High School and attended Eastern Illinois University and was a member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity.

Visitation will be from 6:30 to 7:30 pm with a rosary following on Wednesday, June 28th at Carr Tenney Mortuary, Tempe. Funeral Services held at 10am Thursday, June 29 at Resurrection Catholic graduated from Evelyn Naomi Minich, 92, of passed away on June 23, 2006. Arrangements entrusted to Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Dignity Scottsdale. Gloria Alicia Moreno, 56, of Chan- dler, passed away on June 24, 2006 in Chandler.

Visitation will be held from AM on Thursday, June 29, followed by the funeral at 11:00 at Gilbert Family Church, on the Williams Gateway Campus, 6935 E. Williams Field Road, Mesa. Bueler Mortuary assisted the family. Mark Neubauer, 60, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away on June 23, 2006. Services for Mark will be private for the family.

Services entrusted to Universal Memorial Center. Roy R. Nichols, 73, was born in Corning, New York and passed away June 9, 2006 in Scottsdale Arizona, surrounded by his loving family. Roy was a Veteran of the US Army, 82nd Airborne Division and 101st Airborne Rangers during Korea. He was preceded in death by his mother Irene Simonds and father Ralph J.

Nichols, his brother John Frazer and sister Jacqueline Kulik. He is survived by his loving wife Sally Nichols and exwife Barbara Masi. Children James Nichols, Penny Giambrone, Michael Nichols, Lisa Plougmann, Robert Nichols, Scott Nichols. Sister Gayle R. Lysitt, ten Grandchildren and one Great-Grandchild.

He retired from Florence Unified School District and was an Elder and Deacon at First Presbyterian Church Of Florence. His family was his life and he will be greatly missed. There are no services scheduled at his request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Hospice Of Arizona 2222 W. Northern Ave.

Ste A-100, Phoenix, Arizona 85021. Michael Joseph Nolan, 67, of Coolidge, AZ, passed away June 24, 2006. A Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at Simes Mortuary Coolidge Chapel from PM. A Private Graveside Service is scheduled by the family. Services entrusted to Simes Mortuaries Coolidge Chapel.

Linda L. Onusko, of Glendale, Arizo- na, passed day, June Greer -Wilson West Thomas na. Walter W. away on June 22, 2006. Funeral Service: Wednes28, 2006, Funeral Home, 5921 Road, Phoenix, Arizo- Orlosky, age 86, passed away peacefully in 26, 2006.

He was born on September 28, 1919, the son of the late Walter and Sophie Orlosky. Walt was a naval veteran of WWII. He retired from the AZ Republic as a journeyman mailer. Walt is survived by his 59 years, Hazel; 2 ters, Jan (Bill) Gibson his home on June wife of daugh- and Dignity Sheri Orlosky (Sammy Quema); 3 sisters: Sophie, Ann, and Stasha; granddaughters: Kelly Addison, Holly Gibson, and Melissa Robinson; and two greatgranddaughters. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 from 5 until 8 P.M.

at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Glendale, with Rosary at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 9:00 A.M. at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 330 W.

Coral Gables Phoenix. Interment with military honors will follow at National Memorial Cemetery of AZ. Alan Wayne Patton, 42, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on June 29, 2006. Visitation will be held June 29, 5-8PM, 2006 at Thursday, Hansen Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 E. Bell Scottsdale.

Arrangements entrusted to Hansen Desert Hills Shirley Mae Pierson, 79, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully on June 23, 2006. Shirley was ary 21, 1927. She was an born in Aurora, Ill on Janu- accomplished Registered Nurse for over 40 years. Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by daughter Sherry Vroman, Son-inlaw Glen, grandsons Justin and D.J., and great-granddaughter, Kayla.

Also survived by daughter Shelley, Son-in-law David and grandson Austin. Shirley requested no services be held. Our family would like to thank our wonderful friends, family members, Life Care Center of Paradise Valley and hospice for their unfailing love and support. Bonnie (Adank) Plapp, 77, of Glen- dale, AZ passed away on June 20, 2006. She was a member of the Red Hat Society.

She did volunteer work at Maryvale Hospital Survivors include her children: one daughter Connie (Alan) Jensen; two sons Steve (Laila) Plapp and Rev. James (Veronica) Plapp; 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; Services will be held at 8 AM on June 29th at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Arrangments for burial at Veterans Memorial Cemetery next to her beloved husband Jack. 2006. Katie was born February 15, 1932 in Zwingle, lowa, the youngest of four children of J.P.

and Rose Schuster. After graduation from the Visitation Academy in Dubuque, she moved with her parents to met the Phoenix love in of 1950. her She life Lawrence, married and later raised their four children in Phoenix. Katie was an active parishioner and volunteer for Sts. Simon and Jude for many years.

After her kids were grown, Katie went to work for Dillard's Department store until her retirement. She enjoyed both her co-workers, and the store discount After her retirement she stayed active in her church and volunteered with her husband Larry. She enjoyed spending time with her family and in particular her 6 grandchildren, and spent many evenings camping under the starry sky with them. Katie was a great friend to many and was known for her sage advice and great sense of humor, not to mention her card playing skills. Katie was predeceased by her husband, Larry Yost, two of her children, Karen and Steven, her parents, J.P.

and Rose Schuster and her brother Harold F. Schuster. Two sons survive her, Joseph Yost (Jennifer) of Chandler and Richard Yost of Williams, her sisters, Rose Melter of Phoenix and Gloria Schuster of Michigan. Six grandchildren, Brandon, Megan, Shaun; and Avery Yost, and Alek and Naomi White also survive her. In addition, Katie has several nieces and nephews who loved her and a treasured set of card playing friends that have known each other for over 40 years.

She was loved by all and will be missed by many. The viewing will be held from 6 to 8 pm, Rosary at 7 pm on Thursday, June 29th at Hansen Mortuary. The funeral mass will be held at St Paul's Catholic Church starting at 9 am on Friday, June 30th. Interment will be at St. Francis Cemetery.

Donations may be sent to St. Vincent de Paul, P. O. Box 13600, Phoenix, AZ 85002. Richard L.

Ziemba, age 59, sadly. passed away on Father's Day, June 18, 2006. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to John and Gene Ziemba. He lived in Cleveland for 40 years before moving to Phoenix. He was a pressman for 41 years, most recently at The Arizona Republic.

He is survived by his two sons, Michael and Chris; brother John; sisters Evelyn and Diane; and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be, greatly missed. He was known for his love of bowling, golfing, riding his Harley, and CML. Friends and family are invited to join together for a memorial service at 3 pm, Saturday, July 1st at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, 7900 E. Main, Mesa, Arizona.

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