In memoriam: Funeral notices, April 1, 2023

In memoriam: Funeral notices, April 1, 2023

Jean Dalton

Jean Margaret Dalton (1940-2023) was born in Leeds, England and immigrated to the US in 1962 residing across the US including NJ, IL, PA, MA and finally Tucson, AZ making friends and exploring the local culture in every location. Jean was a graduate of Hull University majoring in French, with Latin and Swedish as minors. Later Jean started in a PhD program in French Literature and also became a teaching assistant at SUNY Buffalo.  After stepping away to devote time to raising a family, Jean pursued a number of career paths including as a translator, banking and as a legal assistant. Upon retirement, Jean volunteered at the local hospitals. Jean enjoyed varied interests including reading, gourmet cooking and crossword puzzles.  She loved attending the symphony, theater and other performances. She also enjoyed tennis and hiking. Hiking in retirement was an active way for Jean to explore the world. She experienced mountain ranges all over the world including Patagonia, Sierra Nevada, the Alps, the Pyrenees and the Rockies. Throughout her life, Jean had a love of travel. In her early years, this included hitch hiking throughout Europe and later setting out to reach as many parts of the world as possible.  At the time of her death, Jean had travelled to over 115 countries and all 7 continents collecting memories and mementos along the way. With the love of her family, Jean died peacefully on March 26, 2023. Jean is survived by her husband of 61 years Colin and her children Carolyn and Craig. A celebration of life will be planned for the fall.  Angel Valley Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.

John Potrawski

John K. Potrawski, born December 13, 1942, passed away March 28, 2023.   -- Beloved son to the late Anna and Joseph Potrawski and brother of the late Theresa and Anthony Wartalski, brother to Timothy and May Potrawski, and Christina and James Grabe. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephew. -- No services at this time. -- Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, Tucson, AZ.    

Carolyn Rogers

Carolyn Connolly Rogers, surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2023.  She was a beloved mother of five, grandmother of 12, great grandmother of 10. Carolyn was born in Waterloo, Iowa on September 14, 1931.  She was the eldest daughter of Helen and John Connolly. She graduated West High School in Waterloo, Iowa in 1948.  Then she attended St. Mary's College of Notre Dame in Indiana and continued her education at the University of Iowa and University of Arizona in Tucson.  Carolyn married Robert McCloskey and together they had five children.  She moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1961 where she founded the Newcomers Club.  She was a great storyteller and confidant, an avid bridge player, loved to dance, play the piano, and entertain everybody.  She married Alfred Rogers and moved to Phoenix in 1974.  They led an exciting life involved in local politics, traveling the world, and living life to the fullest.  She carried herself with style and grace and was a beautiful woman who was committed to the Catholic faith and passionate about her family.   She taught her children about life through her words, actions, and challenges.  Carolyn was deeply loved and will forever be missed. She is survived by her children Cheryl (Paul) Steigerwald; John (Liz) McCloskey; Cathleen (Drue) Engels; Linda (Larry) Tinsley; her sister Mary Ann (David) Evans; Nieces and Nephews; and her many grandchildren and great grandchildren, who will miss their grandma deeply. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and John Connolly, husband Alfred Rogers, a son Robert "Bobby," brothers John Jr. "Jack" and Ted Connolly, and first husband Robert T. McCloskey. Funeral Mass Monday, April 3 at 9:45 a.m. St. Theresa Catholic Church 5045 E Thomas Road, Phoenix. Burial services in Tucson, Tuesday, April 4 at Noon, All Faiths Cemetery 2151 S. Avenida Los Reyes, Tucson 85748. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Carolyn's name to: Mayo Clinic Department of Development, Ph. (507)293-8333, Research for Corticobasal Degeneration or Andre House of Arizona, Ph. (602)255-0580, P. O. Box 2014, Phoenix, AZ 85001.  Funeral arrangements entrusted to Messinger Indian School Mortuary.