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Wanita Kathleen Marotzke

Wanita Kathleen Marotzke

Jan 23, 2020

Marotzke, Wanita Kathleen, 75, she knew the Lord and trusted his direction, with her arm’s wide open, she passed away on January 23, 2020 in Prescott, AZ with family by her side. Wanita was born on July 3, 1944 in French Camp, CA to Juanita and Irving Gallego. She was the sister of 5 brothers. Wanita was married to Raymond...

Jonathan Roy Breninger

Jonathan Roy Breninger

Jan 22, 2020

Jonathan “Jon” Breninger passed January 22, 2020 at 34 years of age. An Arizona native, he played hockey for many years during his youth. Developing a deep interest in books early on, he attended ASU and Yavapai College. Following his passion for reading, he worked as a book seller for the past 6 years. Jonathan will be missed by his...

Linda Nell Lewis

Linda Nell Lewis

Jan 18, 2020

Linda Nell Lewis, 75, of Prescott Valley, AZ entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on January 18, 2020. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Linda was born on July 18, 1944 in Crowville, Louisiana to Luther & Jessie Everett. She was the 7th of 9 children. Linda moved to California when she was...

Elaine Barnes Smith

Elaine Barnes Smith

Jan 14, 2020

Elaine Smith passed away in Prescott Valley, Arizona on January 14, 2020.  She was born on May 30, 1941 in Ottumwa, Iowa.    Elaine graduated from high school in Huntington, IN n 1959.  She started her teaching career in Milwaukee and then moved to Bloomington to continue teaching 3rd grade.  She then decided to further her education to a Master’s Degree...

Nancy Carolyn Taubman

Nancy Carolyn Taubman

Jan 11, 2020

Nancy Carolyn Taubman, 80, of Prescott, AZ, formerly of Arlington Heights, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 11, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Chuck and their sons: Richard (Robin), Eric (Karen), Brian (Kristen), and Aaron (Sarah); nine grandchildren: Danielle, Ryan, Grant, Jacob, Ben, Elliott, Quinn, Isaac, and...

Raymond "Ray" Sutherland

Raymond "Ray" Sutherland

Jan 11, 2020

Raymond (Ray) Sutherland, 80 of Prescott Valley, Arizona, died Saturday, January 11th, 2020 while  staying at the Marley House for hospice care.  He was born February 16th, 1939 the son of George and  Grace Sutherland in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Ray was a carpenter /mason at Kaiser Aluminum for most of his working career.   He enjoyed hunting  and fishing, was...

Norma Louise Bradshaw

Norma Louise Bradshaw

Jan 7, 2020

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Nathan Paul Souders

Nathan Paul Souders

Jan 5, 2020

Nathan Paul SoudersDecember 30, 1964 - January 5, 2020             Nathan (Nate) Souders, of Prescott Valley, Arizona died unexpectedly on Sunday January 5, 2020 as a result of an automobile accident.  The details and the cause of his death are still undetermined and an investigation is ongoing.             Nate was in born Norwich, New York, December 30, 1964 to Marjorie (Mickey) Johnson...

Shirley "Bill" William Ennis

Shirley "Bill" William Ennis

Jan 4, 2020

Shirley William (Bill) Ennis passed away peacefully January 4, 2020 at his home in Prescott Valley, Az where he was surround by his wife and family.Shirley was born September 2, 1937 in Eclectic, Alabama to James Clinton Ennis and Dorris Ennis. He enlisted in the United States Air Force January 5, 1956 and was stationed at Larson Air Force Base...

Boris  Vladimir Misic

Boris Vladimir Misic

Jan 4, 2020

Boris Vladimir Misic died peacefully in his sleep at Westfield Assisted Living in Prescott Valley, Arizona on January 4, 2020. Boris was born on June 23, 1925 in Yugoslavia to Vladimir and Katica Misic. Following World War II, he joined the Communist resistance movement in Yugoslavia. He was forced to flee to France and request asylum after being targeted for...

Billie J. Kazmierczak

Billie J. Kazmierczak

Jan 4, 2020

Billie J. Kazmierczak passed away suddenly but peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2020, taking a nap with her beloved cat in the warm comfort of her home.  As difficult as this has been for her family and friends, we couldn't imagine a better way for her to leave this life.  She was 74 years old.  Though originally from the quiet...

Nancy Alyson Armstrong

Nancy Alyson Armstrong

Jan 3, 2020

Nancy Alyson Armstrong (Creamer), age 55, died peacefully hand-in-hand with her husband in the morning of January 3, 2020. She passed in her home in Prescott, AZ after a hard-fought 5-year battle with breast cancer.       Nancy was born February 11, 1964 in McKinney, TX, the youngest of five children. Her family soon moved to Prescott where she attended Washington Elementary,...

Robert Frank Balazik

Robert Frank Balazik

Dec 31, 2019

Robert F. Balazik, age 69, lost his courageous fight with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) in the afternoon of December 31, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Prescott surrounded by those who loved him.   Bob was raised in Houston, TX, and served with the United States Air Force from 1969-1973 at Aviano AFB, Italy. After being honorably discharged, he returned...

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