Pat Kelly With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved dad, husband, and friend, Pat Kelly, who departed this life on May 25, 2025, at the age of 76. Pat was born on April 5, 1949, in Effingham, Ill., in the office of Dr. Gillesby. Fortunately, his mom and dad didn’t arrive at…
Ethel Catherine Walker Ethel Catherine Walker (nee Williamson), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at the age of 94. Born in New Jersey on Feb. 2, 1931, Ethel lived a life filled with love, humor, creativity, and service. She was the devoted wife of Robert Ormond Walker,…
Diana Hunt Diane Hunt, 81, of Springfield, Ill., and more recently of Chandler, Ariz., recently passed away unexpectedly on June 5. She was born Aug. 29, 1943, to Rex and Donna Duncan and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years (Paul), her brother Jack, and stepson Greg. Diane was loved by…
My family and I would like to thank you for your kindness on the passing of Newman Benson. We are very grateful for your cards, texts, phone messages, food, flowers, and prayers during this difficult time. The Sun Lakes community, Hospice of the Valley, P.E.O. Chapter DD, the Horizon Room in SunBird, and Sun Lakes…
James Joseph Paprocki James Joseph Paprocki was one of the few (if any) individuals who was able to experience a Celebration of Life ceremony while still living. James passed away March 1, 2025 at the age of 71. Just one week before his passing, he was honored by more than 40 relatives and friends who…
Newman Ovid Benson Newman Ovid Benson passed away peacefully on Feb. 17, 2025, in Chandler, Ariz. Newman was born on Aug. 4, 1928, in Drummond, Wis., the son of Ovid and Lillian (Wilson) Benson. He graduated from Drummond High School in 1946 where he was an exceptional athlete. He played both baseball and basketball. The…
Rosemary Terhune Rosemary Terhune, 91, of Castle Rock, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 23, 2024, of natural causes. She was born April 21, 1933, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of the late Ernest and the late Marie Zuber. Her father Ernest died when Rosemary was 3 years old. Her mother later married Charles Stressler.…
Jack Loy Jack Loy, 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 30, 2024, due to a long battle with a guy named Parkinson, who is a bully and fights dirty. Following are a few actual factual memories written by his daughters. In 1985 he married Diane. Imagine our delight in secretly inventing hilarious…
Gary Ewoldt Gary Ewoldt, 81, formerly of Eldridge, Iowa, died after a year-long illness at his home in SunBird on Sunday, Nov. 17, with his wife Carol at his side. Gary was born in Davenport, Iowa, on Jan. 23, 1943. He served on the Eldridge Park Board, Eldridge City Council, and was a 20-year member…
Carol June Baker Carol June Baker, 91, passed away on Sept. 4, 2024. Carol was born on Jan. 20, 1933, in Omaha, Neb. Her parents were Freida (Brassfield) Haley and Leroy Haley. Carol graduated from Wasau High School and then went onto college at Wayne State where she met her husband of 71 years, Virgil…