Local Obituaries for Families in Wickenburg, Arizona

Kay Stephens

Feb 12, 2025

Kay Stephens Obituary

Kay Cheryl Stephens was a woman whose kindness and compassion for others was

evident to all who knew her. As a mother her love and encouragement were

unconditional.

Kay was born in Illinois and moved to Arizona in 1974. Wickenburg became her home

in 1985, and she cherished this community. Kay was a rare soul, sweet in...

Pamela Brown

Feb 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Pamela Joy Brown

Our hearts are heavy as we say goodbye to Pamela Brown, who graced this world with love and kindness for 68 years. On February 7,2025, she left for her eternal rest, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and wisdom. She was the keeper of our family's stories, the maker of the softest...

Shirley Evans

Feb 5, 2025

With deep sadness we must announce Shirley [Adkins] Evans, age 89, passed away on February 5, 2025.

Shirley was born in Rose Township, OH

to Harry Sweany and Olive [Farber] Sweany on January 19, 1936. She was the oldest of four children. She grew up on a farm where she learned all about hard work, family values and great...

Deonne Larsen

Jan 31, 2025

Everyone Loved Deonne

Deonne Larsen
October 1, 1929 - January 31, 2025

On Friday, January 31, 2025, Deonne Marie Larsen, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side. Sensing her time was near, she spent her final days preparing-polishing her nails, organizing her desk, and patiently awaiting the arrival of...

Charles Swift

Jan 24, 2025

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Phil Swift on January 24th, 2025 after a brief illness.

Phil was born September 3rd, 1943 in San Francisco, CA to Charles and Roberta Swift.

This was one of many places Phil lived, here in the U.S. & overseas. Phil's father retired from the Navy

after 20 years of service...

Richard Tackelson

Jan 20, 2025

Richard Lloyd Tackelson passed away at the age of 79, on January 20, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 16, 1945. In 1965 he started with the Electrical Workers Local #58 in their apprenticeship program. He was a life member of the Elks Lodge #34 in Royal Oak/Detroit, Michigan. In 1967 he married his...

Glenn Taylor

Jan 3, 2025

Glenn C Taylor was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, where he lived with his grandparents for 5 years. He then moved to Wellsville, Ohio where his uncle taught him to hunt and fish. As a young man, he worked in the steel mill and pottery mine there. He loved fishing and water skiing on the Ohio River, and once water...

Betty Bollinger

Jan 2, 2025

Betty Bollinger, 76, passed away on January 2, 2025, in Surprise, Arizona.

Betty Bollinger was born on December 18, 1948 in New York, NY, to John Heindl and Katherine Heindl.

Betty graduated from Grover Cleveland High school in 1966 She started her career in the Federal Government, Environmental Protection Agency - Enforcement Division and was Secretary to...

Anton Bucklew

Dec 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Anton "Tony" Bucklew. He was not just an amazing and loving father and grandfather; he was a true friend to many and a kind-hearted soul who always put others first.

Anton was born on December 29, 1962, and passed away on December 24, 2024. He was born in...

Michael Buettner

Dec 22, 2024

Michael "Mike" Paul Buettner, age 57, of Morristown Arizona passed away on December 22, 2024.

Mike was born on April 23, 1967 in Grand Island, NE to Eugene "Pete" Buettner and Ruth (Schweitzer) Buettner. Mike graduated from Grand Island Senior High in 1985. Mike served in the U.S. Air Force from 1985-1992 demonstrating dedication and service to...

Lu Ada Bevens

Dec 21, 2024

A woman loved by all, a caring family person always willing to help others. Having only 1 kidney since she was 11 did not stop having a good life. She was married to Vern Cantrell of the Coast Guard for 53 years. Bringing up 2 boys Steven and Brian, with 5 grandchildern Austin, Bridgett, Jessica, Casey and Wynter. With a...

Du Wayne Seeger

Dec 15, 2024

Du Wayne William Seeger

July 9, 1943 - December 15, 2024

Du Wayne went to be with Jesus on Sunday, December 15, 2024. He passed peacefully while sleeping.

He is survived by his longtime companion, Nancy Valletta, (her children and grandchildren), his two sons, Christopher Seeger (Erin Seeger) and Brian Seeger (Amy Seeger), his grandchildren, Brandon, Audrey, Ayla, Avery,...

Donald Schweikardt

Dec 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Schweikardt, 88, of Elizabeth, New Jersey, who left us peacefully on December 14th 2024 Born on July 29, 1936, in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Donald was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and a dedicated blue-collar man who served his community with pride.

Donald was...

Kevin "Ace" Bailey

Dec 3, 2024

June 6, 1961 - December 3, 2024 Ace (Kevin Lee) Bailey passed away December 3,2024 at the age of 63. Ace was born in Buffalo, New York June 6, 1961. At the age of 14 his family moved to Phoenix, AZ where he attended Glendale High School. While in high school he trained to be a marine mechanic. He worked...

Arnold Sapwell

Nov 14, 2024

Arnold Marvin Sapwell passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024. He was born on April 6th, 1942 to Andrew Sapwell and Bernice Hill. He was 82 years old and was a native of Wickenburg, Arizona. He attended Wickenburg High School and joined the Navy in 1960 and served for 3 years and was honorably discharged in 1963. He...

Penni Bertagnoolli

Nov 2, 2024

Penni Gwen (McPherson) Bertagnolli passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Penni was born May 17, 1975 in Aberdeen Washington to Robert (Mac) and Pam McPherson. She was the 2nd of 3 daughters. She spent her childhood in California then Utah, where she graduated from Dugway High School in 1993. After graduation Penni promtly left Utah to be a nanny...

Tara Sorenson

Oct 29, 2024

Tara (Wilder) Sorenson passed away on October 29, 2024 in Aguila, Arizona at the age of 71

after a courageous battle with lymphoma.

Tara and her fraternal twin brother, Todd were born in Lovell, Wyoming on July 17, 1953 to

Ralph and Louise Wilder. Tara grew up in Lovell and graduated from Lovell High School in 1972.

After high school...

CL Beard

Oct 24, 2024

CL Beard, 97, of Wickenburg, Arizona, left us peacefully on October 24,

2024 with his beloved wife, Carol Ann, by his side. CL will always be

remembered for his kindness, gentle soul and strong belief in God.

Born on December 16, 1926 in Linden, Texas to Thelma and L.L.

Beard, CL was the first born of five children. In 1945, after high school,

he was...

Virginia Edwards

Oct 18, 2024

So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart. For every time you think of me,

I'm right here in your heart. By David M. Romero

Edwards, Virginia Mae

Virginia Mae Edwards passed away peacefully on October 18th 2024, in her home in Surprise,

Arizona. She was born on May 10th, 1940, in Orange, California. After graduating...

Elizabeth Peters

Oct 17, 2024

Elizabeth Ann (Wiens) Peters 1942-2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Elizabeth Ann (Wiens) Peters on October 17, 2024. She was diagnosed with pancreatic and lymph node cancers just a month earlier and quickly succumbed to the cancer. We rejoice that she is with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ but will be deeply missed by her sweetheart...