LOCAL NEWS

Beverly Jean Peterson
Beverly Peterson, age 76, of Hayward, WI passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at her home.
Beverly Peterson was born July 10, 1946 in Beloit, Wisconsin, daughter of Carl and Hazel (Beck) Brehm. She …

David James Melena
David passed away very peacefully on May 14, 2023 at his home in Sun City AZ in the arms of his wife, at the young age of 92. He had lung cancer for over 3 years. David was born on March 7, 1931 near …

Kenneth William Isaak
Kenneth William Isaak 87 years old of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully on January 17, 2023 in Gilbert, Az surrounded by his family. Ken was born on April 19, 1935 to Leo and Margaret Isaak. Ken …

Marietta Jean Good
Marietta, 99, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away on Friday, May 5th, 2023. She was born on June 18th, 1923 in Madison, South Dakota to Thomas and Olga VanLaningham. Marietta had a brother Thomas and a …

Vernon Elmer Conklin
A resident of Sun City West, AZ, born November 30, 1932, passed away peacefully in Corryton, TN on Thursday, April 27, 2023.He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joyce Deon (nee Palmiter) …

Phyllis Melvey
Phyllis Joan (Morben) Melvey died on May 3, 2023, at Banner Dell E. Webb Hospital in Sun City West, Arizona. She was born on August 18, 1927. Phyllis was an amazing role model of how to live, love …

James “Jimmy” A. Rochon
James “Jimmy” passed away peacefully on April 12, 2023, with family by his side at Del Webb Hospital in Sun City West, AZ, where he resided. Jimmy was one day shy of his 87th birthday on …

James E. Becker
James E. Becker, 85, formerly of Blaine, MN and Wausau, WI, passed away April 12 in Boswell Hospice after a short battle with cancer. Jim is survived by his wife, Charlotte Mathwick Becker, of 38 …

Georgiana "Georgia" (Rundle) Bloss
Georgiana (Rundle) Bloss, “Georgia” of Sun City, AZ, age 86, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away peacefully on April 7, 2023. Georgia was born on June 7, 1936, in Fort …
OPINION
Imagine you’re at an outdoor dinner party (yes, COVID-friendly). It’s October, and the conversation steers towards the World Series. While you are generally culturally literate, you know …
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted millions across the country, and Arizona has not been spared. This virus and its resulting economic fallout have put a harsh spotlight on rising health care …