STIKA/PEDERSEN, Ruth (Prignano), age 98, formerly of Melrose Park, Illinois passed away August 8th, 2022.  Ruth was born in Melrose Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.  She attended and graduated from Proviso East High School in Maywood Illinois.  After High School she worked in the Hines VA Hospital as a Candy Striper, where she was to meet her future husband, George “Jimmy” Stika who was a wounded paratrooper brought in from the south pacific theater of...

On Friday, August 5th, 2022, Patrick Michael Goergen, loving son, devoted brother, and caring Uncle, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and loved ones in Peoria, Arizona, at the age of 52.  Patrick was born on February 10th, 1970, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Ronald and Joyce Goergen. Patrick was known for his infectious smile and a kind and compassionate spirit.  Through his actions he taught us how to love without words, without reason, and without limits....

Ralph Lindsey Holden transitioned to his heavenly home on August 1, 2022 in Sun City West, Arizona. Ralph was born in St. Louis, Missouri July 14, 1928 to Cyril Robert Holden and Annabelle Cooper Holden, the third of their four children.  He grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho and married his high school sweetheart Lois LaRee Hoffman on March 25, 1948. Lois preceded Ralph in death on March 31, 2010. They raised four children in Pocatello, Idaho; Kristie Stratford (Ken), Mary Kay McCollum...

Loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend Violet “Vi” Poland, aged 92, passed peacefully from this earth on July 31, 2022. Born Violet Elizabeth on March 29,1930 in Detroit, Michigan to Benjamin and Gertrude Hoefle. Vi had one sister, Allene Tyler and one brother, Harold Hoefle of, Minneola, Florida. When Vi was 3, the family moved to Evington, Virginia where they lived for 11 years, they then returned to Detroit in 1945. Vi graduated from Northern High...

Mary Morgan (Nana) 75, was born in Bellwood, Illinois 11/27/1946 and died of Glioblastoma in Sun City West, AZ on 7/29/2022.  She leaves behind her loving husband of 51 years William Morgan, her daughter Kelly Crocco (Joseph Crocco), her grandson William Crocco, and her granddaughter Olivia Morgan.  Mary was driven at an early age to give back to those less fortunate.  She continued to volunteer, fund raise, and contribute to causes her entire life.  She was particularly...

Paul Arthur Osgood, age 84, of Surprise, AZ, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on July 6, 1938, to the late Arthur and Bonnie (Jackson) Osgood in Seattle, WA.  He attended Lynden High School, Lynden WA graduating class of 1956; then furthered his education at Washington State University in Industrial Engineering.  On December 18, 1976, he married Linda Ann Elia in Swarthmore, PA.  Paul was a Industrial Engineer for Boeing. ...

On Monday, July 18, 2022, James (Jim) Sabinske, loving husband and father passed away at the age of 81. Jim was born in Marshall, MN on April 8, 1941 to William and Virginia Sabinske. He was a cement mason for 35 years. On September 30, 1960 Jim married Janet Mielke and raised one son, Dean Sabinske. Jim had a passion for collecting antiques especially farm toy antiques. He also loved going to many swap meets to add to big collection. He was known for his "helping...

Melanie Elizabeth Rauscher, of Prescott, Arizona, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at the age of 35. Devoted daughter of Daniel T. and Catherine A. Rauscher (nee Weissman), cherished sister of Jeanette (Rick), Rebecca (Calvin), and Alexis, and loving aunt to Aria and Liam Parker. Melanie will also be missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Melanie was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. She was a graduate of Kennedy-Kenrick High School and attended Old...

Carol Ann Loboda, 82, of Sun City West, AZ died peacefully at home surrounded by her children on Saturday, July 16, 2022. She was the widow of Wesley John Loboda who died in 2004. Born in Orange, NJ, Carol was the daughter of the late Stephen Blahut, Jr. and Helen (Ulanski) Blahut. She was predeceased by her brother, Edward Blahut, and wife, Kay, and sister, Eleanor Kuna, and husband, Ivan. Carol leaves behind her three beloved children: Christine and husband Tim Ray of Cypress, TX, Joanne...