Angels In The Outfield

OUR COMPASSIONATE TEAM

Steve Starr

Angels in the Outfield ~ Chaplain 

 Phone: 253-686-2016

Donna Laufer

Angels in the Outfield - Chairman 

Phone: 414-350-8445

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Latest Update: February 20, 2026

Angels in the Outfield Committee: 

Christy Burton, Elizabeth Kather, Judy Ickes, Julianna Parker, Lynda Hill, Melissa Reglein-Sobczyk, Sharon Amer, Tina Prosenick

Wendy Geiwitz - Health Issues & Upcoming Tests

Wendy Geiwitz

February 20, 2026

We talked a bit with Wendy at the field yesterday about her illness. This week she is scheduled to be seen at Mayo and undergo a procedure that will provide a diagnosis for her lung condition. Let's keep our thoughts on and prayers for Wendy and Rich while they navigate this journey through health care and treatment options. All the best for you Wendy! 

Cards and Encouragements: 
Wendy: 763.229.4684 
10139 Concord, Sun City 85351

Tina Prosenick - Injury on the Field

Tina Prosenick

February 20, 2026

Tina is scheduled for surgery this morning at 5:45. The surgery is to repair the two breaks to her left ulna. You may recall that Sunday, while playing women's Heat competition, she sustained a serious injury to her left wrist/arm. In the ED a procedure aligned the radius but was not successful for the ulna breaks. Let's continue to support Tina and Kevin by keeping them in our thoughts and prayers for successful repair and that Tina does well though the surgery and recovery.

 February 16, 2026 

Please be in prayer for Tina. You may have been a fan in the stands at our women's Heat game yesterday when she suffered a serious injury on the field. It happened while making a play on the ball in right field. Last we heard she underwent a procedure to repair her left wrist that was broken in two places. They did a reduction which lined up the radius. However, she still has two broken bones, one on each side of the ulna, that did not straighten out. Last night she was waiting for the orthopedic surgeon to determine next steps. At present she is under care and treatment in the hospital. 

She asked for our prayers. Tina is suffering with lots of pain even after the reduction. 

Tina is not only a women's Heat team player, she also plays NL and serves our club as Publicity Chair and is an Angel in the Outfield. Let's give Tina and Kevin our support and encouragement. We will keep you up to date with more as information becomes available. 

Tina Prosenick: 406.598.1052 
Kevin Prosenick: 406.670.0664 
14649 N Fallbrook Ct, Sun City 85351

Greg Roberts - Hospitalized Now Home

Greg Roberts

February 12, 2026 

We've been in contact with Greg about his recent hospitalization. He asks for prayers for an upcoming procedure that will give his physicians more information. We learned Tuesday that Greg had been in the hospital and was about to undergo surgery Wednesday. After further consideration, he was discharged with a pending order for an outpatient procedure. We are thankful he is home with his lovely wife, Amber, and that he will be back to normal activities in five days. 

With his pending procedure, let's keep Greg and Amber in our thoughts and prayers. All the best to you both! See you at the field! 

Greg: 360.797.4211 
Amber: 360.460.1858 
10833 W Abbott Av, Sun City 85351

Bill Nixon - Injury on the Field

Bill Nixon

February 3, 2026 

During our Co-Ed Games on Saturday, American Leaguer Bill Nixon took a spill between 1st and 2nd base. He suffered an injury to his achilles. Bill went out of the game and will be out for quite a while healing up. He told us he'd be seeing his physician for further evaluation and a treatment plan. We hope the healing goes well and we see him back out on the field soon. Let's keep Bill in our thoughts and prayers. 

Cards & Encouragements: Bill 678.707.0110 10541 W Cheryl Dr Sun City 85351

 

Jim Slager - Injury on the Field

Jim Slager

January 31, 2026 

On Thursday, during Central League games, Jim Slager was injured on the field and went out of the game. We thought you'd like an update on how he's doing. Jim let us know that he was checked out at Banner in Surprise where x-rays showed nothing broken but is recovering at home from a left shoulder injury. We understand Jim has an upcoming appointment for further testing. He hopes to be back on the field soon. Let's keep Jim in our thoughts and prayers while he is treated and on the mend. 

Contact Info: Jim: 269.240.0402 10225 N 106th Av Sun City, AZ 85351  

Jack Smith - Suffered Heart Attack

Jack Smith

January 29, 2026

Darlene connected with us yesterday afternoon. Jack wanted us to know that he is home. They have to make follow up doctor appointments, will continue with "a lot" of medications but is home and feeling good. Let's continue to support Darlene and Jack with encouragements and prayers.

January 26, 2026

We are asking for your thoughts and prayers for Jack and Darlene. Jack's wife, Darlene, let us know they went to the ER just after midnight because he was having chest pain. He suffered a heart attack and was treated at Banner Boswell where physicians inserted a stent to clear the blockage. Darlene says he's doing well and is resting. And, as we might assume, Jack's disappointed he's not playing softball. 

We are too, Jack!!! Heal well. Rest up you two! Hello Softball Family, 

Cards and Encouragements: 

Jack: 602.339.1692 Darlene: 623.693.8611 

10725 W Manzanita Sun City, AZ 85373

 

Vernez Blattner - Prayers for her Health Journey

Vernez Blattner

October 30, 2025 


We talked a bit with Vernez about the health journey she has ahead. She has one kidney and has been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney failure. There is some testing and results coming yet and details will be more clear as to her options. So far Vernez and Tom have identified 3 people who are willing to donate a kidney if it comes to that. In the meantime, she remains active and positive (as always!). 

Let's give the Blattner's our club's great support and love. And, we keep them in our thoughts and prayers for the journey ahead. 

Encouragements and Cards: 
Vernez, 913.907.6674 
Tom, 913.406.4633 
10216 N 105th, Sun City 85351 

Go to the archives "In Memoriam" of our players who have passed for more information, if available.

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