Obituaries

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.

December 14, 1950 – December 18, 2023

Richard Lee Vickery, 62, of Arizona, passed away on January 2, 2024 in San Tan Valley, Arizona. Mr. Vickery, a retired Navy Seaman, was born in Oak Park, Illinois. He was a resilient soul who triumphed over life’s challenges.