Obituaries

Harlan E. Dean, 87, of Peoria, AZ (formerly of Lansing and Fowlerville, MI), passed away on February 19, 2025.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Zachary (Zack) Leland Kobie who left us on February 18, 2025, at the age of 34. Born on July 31, 1990, in Chandler, AZ, Zack was a bright soul who brought immense joy to everyone he met.

Ronald Gene Broschart, born on May 20, 1937, in Trenton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, in Queen Creek, Arizona, surrounded by his loving family.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paulette Gardner, who left us on February 20.

Tamara “Tammy” Gochanour, 54, of Queen Creek, Arizona, passed away February 16, 2025. She was born on June 2, 1970, in Decatur, Illinois, and moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1985.

Steven Wade Morton, age 65, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, February 12, 2025 after 23 years of living with and fighting prostate cancer. Steve was born October 19, 1959 in Monmouth, New Jersey to Robert D.W. Morton and Velta June Morton.

Eric Dean Booth, 54, of Queen Creek, AZ passed away Saturday, February 15th, 2025 at his residence. Born in Fall River, MA, Mr. Booth, a Navy veteran, had a successful career as a realtor, following his many years at Intel as a supply chain manager.

Ah Yung, a devoted father, grandfather, and man of deep faith, passed away on February 12, 2025. Born on August 13, 1939, in Bahmaw, Kachin, Myanmar, he spent most of his life in his hometown before starting a new chapter in the United States.

Dona Mae (Gorton) Beardslee (née Spitzbart) passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025, at the remarkable age of 102 in Phoenix, Arizona.

John Allen Duncan, 84, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2025, in Mesa, Arizona. Born on October 13, 1940, in Troy, Ohio, John was the son of Robert and Margaret Duncan.