Obituaries

Michael Joseph Trenter, 57, of San Tan Valley, Arizona unexpectedly passed away on January 1, 2024 following medical complications. Michael was born on July 8, 1966 in Melrose Park, IL.

Gary Arden Joplin, 82, of Florence, AZ, passed away January 11, 2024 in Goodyear, AZ. He was born in Decatur, IL.

August 7, 1941 – January 13, 2024

Maria Elizabeth Bracken was born on September 8, 1932 in Assmanshausen, Germany, a small village on the Rhein River, surrounded by vineyards growing grapes for the fine wines the country is famous for.

May 22, 1991 – January 8, 2024

Brenda Louise Koliboski passed away on December 25, 2023 in Gilbert, AZ at the age of 82. Brenda was born in Springfield, OH to Herbert and Margaret (Billie) Grieser on October 27, 1941.

Robert “Bob” Dominic DeMartino, 76, of Mesa, Arizona passed away on Saturday January 6 th , 2024, after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Mother and Nana, Verna Louise (Cook) Kinnard, on January 9, 2024. Verna Lou was born in Miami, Arizona, on April 21st, 1937.

Rodney Del Mar Nielson of San Tan Valley, Arizona passed away January 5, 2024 peacefully at his home. He was born September 15, 1939 in Victorville, California. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Hanenburg). They were married 53 years.

Daryl E. Bense, 70, of Millstadt, Il, passed away on December 25, 2023. He was born in Belleville, Il, on February 23, 1953, son of the late Fred and Lucinda Bense.