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Neal Van Baerle

Neal Van Baerle

Nov 9, 2019

Neal Van Baerle, Age 63 of Prescott and Scottsdale Arizona died unexpectedly on November 9. Neal was born and raised in the Chicago Metro area and graduated from New Trier East High School. As a child he was drawn to objects with wheels; toy trucks, tricycles, bicycles, and later street and motocross motorcycles. He graduated from Yavapai Community College and...

Mary "Eileen" Gorton

Mary "Eileen" Gorton

Nov 9, 2019

Eileen Gorton, a longtime resident of Prescott, AZ passed peacefully, Saturday, November 9th, in Rancho Mirage, California.  Eileen and her husband Ed moved to Prescott, in the mid 1960's, with their children Sherrie and Ed.   Eileen's husband Ed died in 1973, while they were living in Southern California. Eileen returned to Prescott and worked as a nurse at the Veteran's...

Betty Jean Powers

Betty Jean Powers

Nov 9, 2019

Mom enjoyed her last 5 years at a beautiful assisted living facility in Phoenix. She was their first resident and was treated as though she was their own mother. I couldn’t have asked for a more loving environment for her. She was loved by all the other residents and she kept them all laughing. She had a wonderful hospice nurse...

Robert  Wesley  Brooks

Robert Wesley Brooks

Nov 8, 2019

Robert Wesley Brooks, of Prescott, AZ, went home to our Savior on November 8, 2019. Bob was born in Long Beach, CA on August 8, 1943 to Allan and Betty Brooks. Bob earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Cal State University in 1966, and in 1972 was awarded a Master of Science Degree from UCLA. For 22 years, Bob...

Louise Kulka Merkel

Louise Kulka Merkel

Nov 5, 2019

Louise Therese Merkel passed away in Prescott, AZ on November 5, 2019. She was born in Cleveland, OH to Elizabeth and Matthew Kulka. Louise is preceded in death by her loving husband Terrance Merkel and also her identical twin, Leona, and her husband Edward Jarabek and nephew Edward Jarabek Jr.   She is survived by her loving nieces Christine (Rob) Evers...

Albert L Saulter

Albert L Saulter

Nov 5, 2019

Albert Lee Saulter, 79, of Prescott Valley, AZ entered the gates of Heaven on November 5, 2019. Al was born in Salisbury, Missouri on August 8, 1940 to Woodrow and Eva Saulter. After high school, Al joined the United States Air Force where he was an aircraft instrument panel technician. After honorably serving his country, which he always regarded as...

Arthur John Lequesne

Arthur John Lequesne

Nov 4, 2019

Arthur J. LeQuesne, a devoted and loving husband and father went peacefully to be with the Lord on November 4, 2019, at the age of 91. Art was born on April 16, 1928 in Tyngsborough, Massachusetts to John B. and Caroline (Peters) LeQuesne. Art is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Terry (Patnode) LeQuesne, his children, Michelle Fontaine,...

Charles Franklin Kilhoffer

Charles Franklin Kilhoffer

Nov 4, 2019

Charles Franklin Kilhoffer, 85, of Prescott Valley Arizona passed away in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family on November 4, 2019. Charles was born August 13, 1934 in Canute, Oklahoma to Clement and Sophia (Hoffman) Kilhoffer.“Charlie” served in the US Army in Germany 1957 to 1959 in the Signal Corp. He then began his long career...

Richard "Dick" K Greene

Richard "Dick" K Greene

Nov 1, 2019

Richard “Dick” GreeneAge 76 of Prescott Valley, AZ. Passed away Nov. 1st, 2019.He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Debra Greene.2 sons, Jason Greene, Kenneth Greene (Jennifer), Grandsons Ryan Greene, Aaron Greene, a Granddaughter Rickie Greene.Brothers Bob, David and Roger Greene. Sister, Beverly Joy andSeveral Nieces and Nephews. He was proceeded in Death by his parents,Kenneth & Dorothy...

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