Obituaries

Maxine Collins, 84, of Queen Creek, Arizona, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025. She was born on January 19, 1941, in Courtland, Alabama, to the late Rufus and Martha Young Cooper.

Brenda Jolean Beasley, 65, of Apache Junction, AZ passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2025. Brenda was born in Rockford, Illinois and called Arizona her home for the last 60 years. She got married July 3, 2005 to Wayne Beasley.

Dorothy “Dottie” Constance Pierce, 90, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Brent R. Steffenhagen, 49, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. His loving wife and parents were by his side. Brent was born on February 2, 1976, to Robert and Judy Steffenhagen.

Richard William Peiffer, 83, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025. He was born on January 31, 1942, to Gale and Helen Peiffer in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Gayle Ann Hall Neher passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025 in her home in Queen Creek, Arizona. She was 82 years old. Gayle was born July 30, 1942 in Rupert, Idaho to Herman and Jenna Vee Hall.

Timothy Cecil Stewart, 82 years old, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away on February 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Tim was born on September 30, 1942, in Phoenix, AZ, the son of Doris and Cecil Stewart.

Steve Failla, a cherished father, husband, brother, and son, passed away on February 24, 2025, at the age of 46. Born on August 13, 1978, in Mesa, AZ, Steve lived a life filled with laughter, love, and creativity.

We mourn the passing of Jon Martin Noteboom, 86 of Mesa, AZ, who died on February 23, 2025. Jon was born in Champaign, IL. on March 30, 1938 to Harold and Justine Noteboom.

Roger Willard Nelson passed away March 1, 2025 after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was born on June 28, 1950, to Lief and Avis Nelson at St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.