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David Morgan Tolley

David Morgan Tolley

Jun 9, 2019

David Morgan Tolley, age 75, of Prescott, Arizona, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019. He was born on February 23, 1944 in Peoria, Illinois, to Paul and Virgie Tolley.  He graduated from Bradley University with a B.S. in business and math in 1968. From very modest beginnings, David built a career in manufacturing and business management, living and working...

Merry Elizabeth Kruse

Merry Elizabeth Kruse

Jun 8, 2019

Merry MacBain Kruse, 94, passed away June 8, 2019 in Prescott Valley, AZ. Merry was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Ferdinand "Hobie" Kruse in 2009. She is survived by her children, Kent Kruse, Kristina Kruse, and Kelsey Kruse; son-in-law Robert Cummins and daughter-in-law Kim Kruse; five grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. Merry was born to Urban Douglas...

Margery Ann Bartz

Margery Ann Bartz

Jun 3, 2019

Long time Prescott resident, Margery Ann (Smith/Dunbar) Bartz, died peacefully in Prescott, Arizona at the age of 90.         Margery is survived by her daughters, Karen Spellman (Jeffrey) of Flagstaff, Arizona and Cindy Dunbar (Kevin) of Durango, Colorado. She is also survived by her step-daughter, Melodee Bartz (Frank) and her step-son, Toby Bartz (Dionne) all of California. She has two grandchildren,...

Ralph Leonard Ward

Ralph Leonard Ward

May 28, 2019

"He loved his Family, Friends and cars" !

Terrence Joseph Merkel

Terrence Joseph Merkel

May 28, 2019

Terrence Joseph Merkel passed away in Prescott, AZ on May 28, 2019. He was born in Cleveland, OH to Albert and Marian Meckelberg. Terry is survived by his loving and dedicated wife Louise Merkel, nieces Christine (Rob) Evers and Annie Jarabek, and grandnieces Danica Evers, Alexandra (Hrvoje) Viduc, and Erica Evers.   Terry was a professional fisheries biologist. He worked with...

Virgil Harvey Erickson

Virgil Harvey Erickson

May 18, 2019

Virgil Erickson, passed away at the age of 88 on May 18, 2019 in Prescott, AZ. He was born on July 15, 1930 in Milaca, MN to Harvey and Ruth Erickson. Virgil served in the United States Army in the Korean War. He met and married Delores and they owned and operated their bakery in Walker, MN. He was a...

James Greeneich

James Greeneich

May 16, 2019

James S. Greeneich “Jim” It is with great sadness the family of James Greeneich announces his passing on May 16, 2019 at the age of 72.  He will be profoundly missed by his wife Lucy of 48 years, as well as by his children Richard and Erika. As a grandfather and great-grandfather he will also be missed by Vanessa, Kevin,...

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