Sally Ann Johnson of Sun City West, Arizona, 75 passed away on November 27, 2023.  Sally was born on August 10,1948 in Galesburg, Illinois to Sam and Rilla Guardalabene.  Sally worked as a legal assistant.  Sally leaves behind her husband Mike Johnson, children Theodore Scott West of Gordonsville, Virginia and Mandy West Porter (Stuart) of Austin, Texas.  Grandchildren, Madeleine West, Payton West and Jacob West.  Sally enjoyed volunteering at the hospital, her...

On November 21, 2023, Ellen Louise (Muir) Vandestraat, our endearing and precious mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend died peacefully in her home which overlooks the golf course in Sun City West, Arizona. Ellen was born in Spirit Lake, Iowa July 13,1948.  It wasn’t long after that when the family moved to Jackson, Minnesota.  She enjoyed all the outdoor activities the different seasons had to offer. After Ellen graduated from Jackson High School in 1966, she spent...

Claire Louise Owen, loving mother, sister, and Nina passed away unexpectantly at the age of 74 on Friday November 17, 2023, at her home in Surprise, Arizona. Claire was born in Rutland, Vermont to Howard and Louise Mac Donald.  She grew up in Barre, Vermont and married James S. Owen.   Together they raised two daughters Billie and Melissa in Yarmouth, Maine. Claire moved to Arizona in 2018 to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. Claire spent her life doing everything she...

Ann Louise (Lauer) Lewis, 75, passed away unexpectedly after a medical emergency on Thursday November 16th, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born in Mt. Pleasant, IA, on July 21st, 1948, to Don and Dorothy (Peterson) Lauer.  Ann was a twin to Arthur; siblings Thomas and Nancy joined the family 5 and 10 years later (respectfully). Ann moved to Iowa City, IA, for nursing school where she also started her nursing career that would span over 40 years. She and John had two daughters,...

ROBERT DALE MCDONALD Passed away on November 11, 2023, at the age of 76. He was born in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Bob was a decorated USMC Veteran. Upon retirement, Bob moved to Sun City, Arizona. He used to enjoy golf and trips to Laguna Beach, California. He will be buried at sea in the Pacific Ocean near his favorite place to visit. Bob will be greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel.

Catherine "Chantelle" Sharp born February 7th, 1991, to Allan Reese Sharp and Kelly Sue (Hill) Sharp passed away on November 12, 2023, at the age of 32, after suffering several severe strokes and having fought a courageous battle. She passed peacefully with her father by her side and with the promise of her loved ones to continue honoring her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Chantelle, after attending West Wendover Elementary and West Wendover High School, earned her...

On Sunday, November 12, 2023, Edward Pisacich passed away at the age of 84.  Edward was born on May 24, 1939, in West Mifflin (a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) to Mato and Mary Pisacich. He was the youngest of five children (Katherine, Anna, Matthew, Bernard, and Edward). The children of Katherine and Steve Gorscak are Richard, Donald, Dennis, and Rosemarie Albano. The children of Bernard and Judy Pisacich are Brian, Kevin, Karen Purcell, David, and Timothy. Bernard is the last...

Dick passed away with family at his side on November 9, 2023.  Preceded in death by his wife, Mildred “Millie”.  Dick was born on July 30, 1930, in Rockford, IL.  As a youngster, Dick had a pigeon loft where he raised homing pigeons and loved to race them competitively.  When he was not racing pigeons, you could find him out riding his motor scooter with his friends.  Following high school, he attended a Tool and Die trade school.  On December 11,...

Milton Winter Jr., 97, passed peacefully on November 8, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born on April 30, 1926, to Milton and Edna Winter in Westview Borough, Pa. He was the middle child having an older brother, Russel, and a younger sister, Edith. In 1950 he married Mary A. Lauch and they had 3 children. Milton served in the Army Air Force for 2 1/2 years. He was a Sgt and radio mechanic and was stationed in India for 8 months. Milton had a practical mind and was a builder of ideas. He...

Joe E Williams, 92, passed away November 8, 2023, in Sun City West, Arizona. Joe was born in 1931 to Ross and Edna (Roussel) Williams.  They lived on a large farm in Arkansas, where Joe grew up in a family that would eventually include ten children.  His childhood was spent working on the farm, hunting, fishing, and enjoying rural pleasures like hayrides.  His upbringing instilled in him the values of hard work and helping others that would shape his character for the rest of...