Sandra Jeanne Frankovich Sandy was born in Gary, Ind., to Edith and Dwight Davis in 1942. She attended Lew Wallace High School then Purdue University where she received an Undergraduate and Master’s Degree in Elementary Education. She was a wonderful teacher who enriched the lives of many young children. Sandy was preceded in death by…
Dr. Roland Boyd Bosma Social justice activist and educator Dr. Roland Boyd Bosma, 89, of SaddleBrooke, died March 11, 2025, in Tucson. Born Oct. 9, 1935, in Muskegon, Mich., to Alice Van Allsburg Bosma and Roland Bosma, he attended public schools and Muskegon Community College. During his junior year, Boyd transferred to the University of…
Douglas Reynolds McGeorge After a long battle with cancer, Douglas Reynolds McGeorge passed away on Feb. 1, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. Doug was born in Batavia, N.Y., on July 28, 1940, son to Donald and Mary McGeorge. In his younger years his family relocated frequently due to his father’s career. He graduated…
Denise Leonard Dickson Denise Leonard Dickson, 68, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, after a brave and dignified months-long battle with a variety of health issues. Denise loved her family deeply, particularly her devoted husband and best friend, Dennis Dickson. She was a rare and gifted combination of exceptional talents, and quiet, calm, thoughtful bearing. The…
Sue Robisch Sue Robisch (Arnold) of SaddleBrooke, Ariz., passed away peacefully on Oct. 7, 2024. Her beloved husband, Lou, to whom she was married for 58 years, was by her side. Sue was the loving mother of B. Christopher (Sherri), and the late Eric Robisch. Sue is survived by her brother, Bill Arnold (Judy), her…
Vern Reding Vernon (Vern) August Reding, age 77, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. Vern was born at Harlan Hospital near Defiance, Iowa, on Oct. 15, 1946, to Irmin Reding and Marie (Schechinger) Reding. He grew up farming, which built both his venerable work ethic and deep love of animals, especially dogs. He graduated…
Katherine Mary Friesen Katherine Mary (McCune) Friesen passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, in her home in Tucson, Ariz., surrounded by her husband and daughter. Loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and grandmother, she was 79 years old. Kate was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Sept. 19, 1944, to Mary Elizabeth (Meyers) and…
Liz Baty Mary “Liz” Baty, aged 81, passed away on June 28, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. Mary Liz was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Mary Liz was born on Nov. 11, 1942, to Fred and Alice Miles. She grew up in Rapid City, S.D., lived in…
Edward M. Murphy Edward M. Murphy, a 32-year resident of SaddleBrooke, passed away peacefully on May 23, just two weeks after his 94th birthday. Ed was born and raised in Berwyn, Ill., the youngest of three kids. In his youth, Ed can only be described as a “handful” for his parents. His father, Ed Sr.,…
Diane Winchester Balaban Diane Winchester Balaban, noted professional artist and long-time resident of SaddleBrooke, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 14, 2024, at the age of 91. Diane was the eldest of five children. She and her four younger brothers were raised on the Winchester family ranch in Morgan, Utah. As a young…