Karl M. Fuelts, 75. of Peoria passed away March 5, 2010. He was born in Budaörs, Hungary. He moved to Arizona in 1998 from Illinois and was a Baker. He is survived by his wife Marga; sons John (Sandy) Fuelts and Steven (Bovan) Fuelts; 3 brothers and 4 grandchildren also survive. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Menke Funeral Home Chapel, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ.

Margarete J. Hester, 85, of Sun City, AZ, passed away March 6, 2010, in Sun City, AZ. She was born in Berlin, Germany and came to the United States of America in 1951. She attended The University of Leipzig and Nuernberg in Germany and the University of Louisville, Kentucky. She held a degree in business administration. Ms. Hester worked until her retirement as a financial administrator and general manager in the automotive specialty manufacturing business. Ms. Hester was life professed in the Third Order of St. Dominic. She is survived by her beloved poodle “Princie”. Visitation will be held from 4:00-5:00 PM with Rosary at 5:00 PM, Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Menke Funeral Home. 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 15800 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ.

Andrew Christopher Clear passed away at the age of 32 on Saturday, March 6, 2010 in Peoria, AZ. He leaves behind his wife Jessica, parents Dawn Clear and Tom Parry.; brother Michael Murphy; sisters Michelle Humphrys, Faith (David) Brinkman, Toni Bennish, and Angela Clear; mother & father in law April & Butch Stapley and many nieces and nephews. He was a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was full of life, he loved and was very much loved. He will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Apostles Lutheran Church, 7020 W. Cactus Rd., Peoria, AZ. Interment to follow at Glendale Memorial Park.

Overton, Owen F., Jr.
Entered his Lord’s loving presence on his 78th birthday, March 6, 2010 after a long struggle with a rare form of cancer. Owen was born in Mountain Pine, AR in 1932. After graduating from Hot Springs High School, he served in the U. S. Army at the time of the Korean conflict. He graduated from Little Rock University and from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ft. Worth, TX. Owen was an electrical journeyman lineman for Arkansas Power & Light and Arizona Public Service as well as Safety-consultant. He then was the Safety Supervisor for the Central Arizona Division of Southwest Gas. After retiring from SWG, he was a Consultant for Northern Pipeline. Owen was also a commercial pilot and a flight instructor. But his favorite life work was as a well-loved, bi-vocational pastor of small churches: Murphy Baptist Church, Plano, TX; 1st Baptist Church, Indian Springs, NV; White Tanks Baptist Church; West Glendale Baptist Church; and 107th Ave. Baptist Church, all here in the Valley.
Owen is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Shirli, and four children: Joni Huff, Robert (Nancy); Tammy Schaapman (Garret), and James, as well as grandchildren Rob and Ron Huff; Aaron and Lauren Overton; Dan Camara; Katherine and Nathan Schaapman; and Aliesha Dream Overton. His sister, Reba Bates of Memphis, TN, also survives him as well as many nieces and nephews.
Our family will be forever grateful for the loving care of Hospice of the Valley, Team T, and the entire organization for all their excellent care and compassion.
A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church, Sun City, 11019 West Peoria Ave., Sun City, AZ on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, Owen asked that contributions be made in his name to the American Cancer Society.

Frances Elizabeth (Halsey) Manning was born in Viola, Kansas and moved to Wichita with parents, Andrew and Verna Halsey and brothers Bill and Paul. After graduating from North High School she worked for Santa Fe Trail Transportation Co. where she met and married LeRoy Dumler. During WWII she worked for Boeing Aircraft Co. and served in the Civil Air Patrol. She married Ted Chapman in 1972 and helped him operate Northern Supply Co. Fran was active in Stonecroft Ministries Christian Woman’s Club (CWC) and bible study meetings. She moved to AZ in 1980 and was chairman of Sun City CWC and then later Sun City West CWC and Northwest Phoenix CWC. She was a frequent speaker at CWC luncheons across the U.S. In 1982, she married Don Manning of Sun City. She was preceded in death by son Lt. Douglas Dumler (USAF), LeRoy Dumler, Ted Chapman, Don Manning, and brother Bill Halsey. Surviving her are: brother Paul Halsey (Marilyn), Topeka, KS; twin sons Don Dumler (Marsha), Jacksonville, FL and Jon MacDonagh-Dumler (Etta), Ann Arbor, MI and Co. Sligo, Ireland; step daughter Carole Chapman Bechtel, Colorado Springs, CO and step son Doug Manning (Luana), Phoenix; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorials are encouraged to Stonecroft Ministries, Kansas City, MO.

Regina Grace Thomas, 39, of Grove City, PA and Glendale, AZ, passed away March 3, 2010. Regina leaves behind her father Lon, mother Barb, and two brothers. She loved the time spent with her Tungland Group Home and School family. Regina touched many lives, and she will be missed dearly by her family and all that knew her.

Charles J. Rogers “Chuck” 72, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on his birthday March 3, 2010 surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was 3rd generation Arizonan, born at Eva Harris Maternity behind where Good Samaritan stands today. He graduated from Phoenix Union High School. He was a dedicated Phoenix Police Officer, retired after 32 years of service as a Sergeant. He was the grandson of Lewis Franklin Stewart, the first motorcycle officer of Phoenix. He also loved to fly and was a Captain in the 302nd Squadron Civil Air Patrol out of Deer Valley Airport. He loved to work on cars; he recently restored a 1966 Corvair and was in the process of restoring a 1928 Model A Ford. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn and daughter Jennifer, son-in-law Alex, daughter Deborah and son-in-law Vince. He had 5 grandchildren, Nicholas, Derek, Tylor, Elizabeth, and Bayleigh. He is also survived by his sister, Lillian Eddy. Memorial services will be held at Menke Funeral Home March 13, 2010 at 11:00 am in Sun City, Arizona. He asked in lieu of flowers that donations be made in his name to Squadron 302 Civil Air Patrol, 932 W. Deer Valley Rd. Phoenix, Arizona 85027.

Samuel R. Stockard, Sr., 81, of Peoria, AZ passed away Feb. 27, 2010. Born in Butler, Pennsylvania, Mr. Stockard has been an Arizona resident for the past 30 years from Michigan. He was a US Air Force Veteran. A steel company and union supervisor, he retired after 33 years. He was a member of the American Legion, Sun City Union Club, Sun City Taxpayers Assn., also was active with the A.F.S.C.M.E. Union in Phoenix. Survivors include his loving friend Linda Hahn; children Donna McKneelen, Colleen Amman, Samuel Stockard, Jr., Robert Stockard, step-daughter Donna Cook and his faithfull companion “Loo”; 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, 5 step-grandchildren and 6 step great grandchildren. Samuel was preceded in death by his step-daughter Cathy Huizdos. Family services will be held in Detroit, MI and at a later date at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.

Larry Allyn Spaulding passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on March 2, 2010 after losing a courageous battle with stomach and esophageal cancer. Jill his loving wife and companion of 19 years, his sons and their partners Shane & Carol, Shannon, Shaun & Patsy were all by his side.
Larry was a good friend and neighbor who loved his wife, his family and his country. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years and had a strong sense of patriotism. Larry continued to serve his country by protecting his home for 21 yrs as a Sergeant in the Glendale Police Department from 1961-1982. Not ready to retire he went on to work for another l0yrs as an investigator for The Registrar of Contractors for the State of Arizona.
Once retired Larry divided his free time between his two passions; traveling the world with Jill, the love of his life, and gardening. Larry never met a plant he didn’t like or couldn’t bring back to life and was fondly named Mr. Green Jeans by all who knew and loved him.
Larry is survived by his wife Jill, his 4 sons Shane, Shannon, Shaun & Fred; his Stepdaughter Stephanie Thompson, 2 Granddaughters, 3 Great Granddaughters, 2 step Grandchildren and his extended family Marcel & Sara Villar of Costa Rica. Larry will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Menke Funeral Home Chapel, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.

Edwin B. Hirth III born February 26, 1952 passed away on February 27, 2010. Edwin graduated from Arizona State University in 1974 with a degree in Fine Arts, as well as post graduate studies at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. He has been an artist in the Phoenix area for more than 30 years. Many have enjoyed his murals and posters in airports, restaurants and museums. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years Barbara, his mother Katherine Hirth, brother Gary Hirth, sisters Constance Mitchell and Sandra Kolb as well as 31 nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his precious Cody and Patches.

A Memorial to celebrate his life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. All family and friends are welcome.