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…
Tag: In Passing
October 2024, Features
In Passing – October 2024
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…
September 2024, Features
In Passing – September 2024
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…
August 2024, Features
In Passing – August 2024
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…
July 2024, Features
In Passing – July 2024
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.,…
June 2024, Features
In Passing – June 2024
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…
May 2024, Features
In Passing – May 2024
Laurie Colen Lorelie “Laurie” Ruth Colen (nee Yaffe) of HOA 1 in SaddleBrooke passed away peacefully in the early morning of March 23 after a brief illness. Born Dec. 5, 1938, in Brooklyn, N.Y., Laurie retained her strong regional accent, much to the delight of her grandchildren. It was in Brooklyn that she met her…
April 2024, Features
In Passing – April 2024
Michael Thomas Hardy Michael Thomas Hardy, 87, passed away on March 1, 2024, leaving behind his wife of 63 years, Judy Hardy, daughter Lynnette Johnson (Kent), son Timothy Hardy (Jennifer), and grandchildren—Derek (Eleanor) Johnson, Kate Johnson, Griffin Hardy, Emma Hardy, Ryan (Soyeon) Weber, Megan Weber, and Paige Foster. Mike was known for his sense of…
Features, March 2024
In Passing
Letta Jo Case Letta Jo Case, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated advocate for animals, passed away on Feb. 15, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz., at the age of 88. Jo was born on May 29, 1935, in Shawnee, Okla., to her parents, Joe Smoykeifer and Lava Smith Maggert, and half-sister, Beverly Smoykiefer. On Feb. 15, 1958, Jo married her…
Features, February 2024
In Passing – February 2024
Kathleen (Kathy) Flowers A bright light went out in SaddleBrooke on Jan. 3, 2024, when Kathleen (Kathy) Flowers suddenly died following a fall and went to be with God in heaven. Kathy was born on Feb. 24, 1941, to Wilbur and Marianne McDade in Chicago, Ill. She was the second youngest of six brothers and…