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Thomas Craig Steele

Thomas Craig Steele

Mar 12, 2024

Thomas Craig Steele (November 23, 1952 - March 12, 2024)

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas Craig Steele, affectionately known as Craig, who left us peacefully on March 12, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on November 23, 1952, in Great Falls, Montana, to Thomas and Helene (Anderson) Steele, Craig's journey was one marked by love, laughter,...

Ronald W. Hammer

Ronald W. Hammer

Mar 12, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ron Hammer on March 11, 2024. Ron passed quietly, though abruptly in his sleep due to complications from sleep apnea. He leaves behind a loving family: his wife Debbie, to whom he was married for 38 years, and their three children, Beth, Zoe, and Kat.

Ron lived a remarkable life characterized by...

William D. Saulter

William D. Saulter

Mar 8, 2024

William (Bill) David Saulter, 81, of Prescott Valley, AZ passed away on March 8, 2024.  Bill was born in Salisbury, Missouri on December 5, 1942, to Woodrow and Eva Saulter.

Bill served our country in the United States Air Force where he was a jet mechanic. After his honorable discharge, he entered law enforcement where he worked his way up to...

Pamela Dworak

Pamela Dworak

Mar 3, 2024

Pamela Sue Dworak passed away with her loving husband at her side on March, 03, 2024 in Chino Valley, AZ. She was born on July 12, 1953 in Long Beach, CA to Jack and Myrna Watson.

Pam is survived by her husband Dallas M. Dworak, siblings Michael Watson, Gayle Watson, John Sawyer, and Candi Peek, sons Jay Lintern and Cory Lintern,...

David Wesley Whittlesey

David Wesley Whittlesey

Feb 28, 2024

David Wesley Whittlesey, 77, died peacefully on February 28, 2024, from natural causes. He was a fine woodworker, a Grand Canyon boatman, a veteran, a loyal friend, and a true individual. And he was loved.

 

David was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1946 to Robert Hargreaves Whittlesey, M.D. and Louinia Mae Whittlesey (née McKinley). He graduated from Hawken School in Northeast...

Patricia Marie Fay

Patricia Marie Fay

Feb 28, 2024

Patricia (Trish) Marie Fay, 53, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, passed away in her home, surrounded by family and friends, on February 28, 2024. Trish was born on May 31, 1970, in Glendale, CA to her late father Iven Dale Connally, and mother, Marie Angela Connally. Shortly after Trish was born, her father took a job with the FAA and the...

Archie L Kinsel

Archie L Kinsel

Feb 26, 2024

Archie Louis Kinsel, 91, passed away February 26, 2024, in Prescott Arizona. He was the husband of Nancy L. Kinsel. They shared 68 happy years of marriage.

Archie was born in Wheeler, Ill. On April 18, 1932. He was the son of Ivy and Louis Kinsel. He graduated from High school in Newton, Ill.

Archie worked for several car dealerships in Las...

Raymond Rezek

Raymond Rezek

Feb 25, 2024

Raymond Arthur Rezek, 87, of Prescott, Arizona, passed away on February 25, 2024, after managing and coping with several conditions and complications related to old age and end-of-life.

Ray was born on December 7, 1936, to Arthur and Dolly Rezek in Beaverdam, Missouri. After Ray graduated from high school in ~1954, he went on to enlist in the United States Navy...

Michael Joseph Williams

Michael Joseph Williams

Feb 25, 2024

Michael Joseph Williams, 69 of Prescott Valley, AZ. Passed away on 2/25/2024.

He was born in Upper Darby, PA. in 1954 to Joseph Williams and Edith Roberson. Michael joined the Merchant Marines & graduated from Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship on October 29, 1976. Michael had a passion for cooking and succeeded as Chef for over 25 years. For the next...

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