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According to Jeanette Winkel, his friend and dance partner, we lost another long time dancer on Friday May 7 th. Bob (Frank) Cloward, died at his home in Apache Junction. He was a regular at many of the dances, including Merrymakers, Towerpoint, Red Mountain, and the Arizona Classic Jazz Society. In recent years he was a part of the Merrymakers Veterans Day tribute. His son and family were due here today and I will pass on any additional information. Our condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed on the dance floor.

John Katausky and his wife Susan attended a number of MM and non-MM dances over the last 6 years or so, however, none last year, of course. Susan passed away May 1. John is looking to connect with a Pete and Trish, a couple that they sat by at many dances. I don’t know who they are, so if anyone does, if they would contact me, I’ll pass it on to John. Our condolences go out to John and his family. The address for John for condolences is 321 E Campbell Rd Chandler AZ 85225 Attached are two pictures. The one with Susan by herself was the last photo taken of her. It was taken by a friend while they were dining outside at the DC Steakhouse on April 18, 2021. Also, below is the short obituary John penned for her for the funeral. Susan Kay Katausky Susan Katausky, 69, passed away at Saint Joseph’s Hospital on May 1, 2021. She was born on May 24, 1951 in Monroe, Wisconsin to August and Trudi Burgi. Susan had one older sister, Sandy. Susan graduated with a BS degree in nursing in 1974 from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and worked on the medical floor and the maternity ward at the Monroe Hospital. She then moved back to Madison and worked for the Red Cross Blood Services. In 1979 Susan moved to Phoenix, Arizona because she had a medical condition called Raynauds and it was best for her to avoid cold environments. In Phoenix she worked for 6 years in hemodialysis at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and then she worked for a private obstetrician-gynecologist until she retired from nursing in 1992. She then volunteered for numerous organizations such as the Crisis Pregnancy Center, the Desert Botanical Garden, and Therapy Dogs. Susan’s father passed away in 1995 and after that she devoted much time and energy to helping her mother. In 2005 when her mother was diagnosed with a terminal illness Susan steadfastly supported her until she passed away in 2009. She had a heart of gold and a determined dedication to her mother. Susan met her husband John in 1983 and they were married at the Grace Community Church in Tempe on May 12, 1984. She was the perfect mate and no man could have asked for anything more. Susan loved to dance, loved to garden, loved to travel, loved animals, loved art, loved live theater, loved music, loved to bake cookies, loved “I Love Lucy”, loved her husband, her relatives, her friends, her sister, her nieces, Debi and Lauri and their families, but above all, she loved the Lord. She was always quiet, proper, never judgmental, and impeccably attired. On July 9, 2015 Susan suffered a hemorrhagic stroke that left her with the conditions aphasia and apraxia, which meant she had difficulty speaking. Sometimes frustrated, but never complaining she would just say “If this is the way God wants me to be, then I’ll just do my best, I’m trying!” Because of her condition it was difficult for her to read, but she listened to the Bible, audio books, and watched video Bible teachings almost every day. The book she was listening to before she passed away was a biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Susan had an infectious smile and lit up every room she walked into. It’s difficult to find a picture of her where she is not smiling. Her spiritual gift was the ability to bring joy into the lives of those she encountered and she did that every day. This world has lost an angel, but heaven has gained one. She will most certainly dwell in the house of the Lord forever, but she may be doing some remodeling right now.

We lost another dancer. Clyde got sick about five years ago and that's when he and Darlene Felker stopped dancing, including at Merrymakers. Our sincere condolences go out to Darlene . . Here is his obituary and attached is a picture of Clyde and Darlene at a Merrymakers dance. Clyde Duane Sharp, Jr., passed away April 11, 2021, in Mesa AZ. He was born on May 31, 1938, in Pine Ridge SD to Clyde and Wilma (Jacobs) Sharp. Clyde was one of seventeen children raised on the family farm in Interior, South Dakota. Clyde loved retired life in Mesa and his hobbies included dancing, traveling, playing poker, watching the Phoenix Suns, and his morning quad espresso from Starbucks. He is survived by his partner, Darlene Felker, Mesa AZ; son, Clyde III (Kelly) Sharp, Denver CO; brother Jacob (Judy) Sharp and sister Donna Bounds, both of Rapid City SD and numerous nieces and nephews. Services are scheduled for Monday, July 12, 2021, 10 a.m. at Victory Lutheran Church, 5946 East University Drive, Mesa AZ. Additional services will be held in Wall SD under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Condolences can be sent to Darlene Felker 4566 E Dragoon Ave Mesa, AZ 85206

We've lost another band leader Erv Reutzel Ervin Reutzel Obituary (1929 - 2021) - Mesa, AZ - Legacy Remembers . Erv and his wife Dorothy played for many years on Monday nights at Towerpoint. Dorothy died in February Obituary of Dorothy Fern Mahernholz-Reutzel | Red Mountain Funeral ... (redmountainfuneralhome.com) They are missed by many in the dance community.

The Romani Family will hold a Celebration of Life for Frank on October 9, 2021, Saturday from 2:30 to 5:00 PM at the Bell Recreational Center Social Hall on 16820 N. 99th Ave. in Sun City. This event will be a potluck get-together. For those of us who have known Frank, we will be gathering to share some of our dance memories, our ballroom stories and remember a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. From: Bob Faulkner <bobfnscaz@...> Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2021 10:55:59 AM Subject: Fwd: Frank Romani Memorial ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <rtusalem@...> Date: Sat, Sep 25, 2021 at 2:16 PM Subject: Fwd: Frank Romani Memorial To: bobfnscaz@... <bobfnscaz@...> This was distributed to the members of the Bell Tea Dance Club today. I got the details of the event from Frank's son-in-law (husband of Giovanna). Rollin -----Original Message----- From: Bell Tea Dance Club <bellteadanceclub@...> Sent: Sat, Sep 25, 2021 1:27 pm Subject: Frank Romani Memorial The Romani Family will hold a Celebration of Life for Frank on October 9, 2021, Saturday from 2:30 to 5:00 PM at the Bell Recreational Center Social Hall on 16820 N. 99th Ave. in Sun City. This event will be a potluck get-together. For those of us who have known Frank, we will be gathering to share some of our dance memories, our ballroom stories and remember a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. Rollin Designated BTD Scribe

Long time Merrymaker Jack Holtine passed on October 2, 2021, at 0500 AM....In Hana, Hawaii, where he moved in 2020. He will be well remembered by his absolute long standing support of ballroom dancing in the East Valley, particularly to the Merrymakers Dance Club. Jack would have been 102 in December, and is survived by his son, Don and family, as well as a daughter who lives in Washington. Jack was a Purple Heart Recipient and a great Veteran, who was always ready to be a part of Veterans Day Celebrations, presenting the colors, and loved to dance with his lady friend, Wilma, shown in attached photo Condolences may be directed to Don Holtine, 1340 Hogback Road, Haika, HI 96708.

Our dancer friend Betty Page has her 94th birthday on Thursday November 4 If anyone wants to call her to wish her a happy birthday - 480 947 7041 or send her a card - 7416 E Windsor Ave Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Yesterday, February 24th, just 3 days shy of his 97th birthday, we lost Jim Flaugher, who was an active Merrymaker for over 20 years and a former board member for over 10 years. He had hosted a free Merrymakers dance to celebrate his 90th birthday. He was a purple heart recipient, always a member of our Veteran’s Day honor guard, an ardent supporter of the USO and one of the main reasons Merrymakers still supports the USO with our 50/50 draw. Our condolences go out to his family. He is missed. Sent from Mail for Windows

We lost another wonderful dancer on April 24th. Bernie’s favorite dance was the West Coast Swing. He is missed. Here are a couple of pictures from his evenings at Merrymakers. He was also a regular at other East Valley dances, including the Wednesday afternoon dances at Red Mountain. His daughter, Skye Winters wants people to know he had a good life with so many dance friends. He went to sleep at home & didn't wake up; painless & peaceful with family that loved him. June 13th he would have been 102 !!! Condolences can be sent to Skye Winters, Bernie's daughter who brought him to AZ Golf Resort Skye Winter 2629 N Saratoga St Tempe, AZ 85281 Skye Winter <skye_winter@...> She has been invited to come to dance at Red Mountain Senior Center on Wednesday, June 15th from 1 to 2 pm.

I was notified that we lost another dancer on Jun 19, 2022. Her obituary is attached as well as a picture of her with her husband Frank at a recent Moonlight Serenade dance. For many years they were active there, at Merrymakers and the Tuesday afternoon dances at the Mesa Senior Center (often with dinner afterwards) as well as other East Valley dance venues. Her smiling face will be missed. There will be no Celebration of Life. Condolences can be sent to Frank Praus Sunland Village 453 S Parkcrest Village #448 Mesa, Az 85206 Sent from Mail for Windows .