Obituaries

Feb 12, 2015

Robert G. Valerio, a Vietnam Vet, and loving husband of 41 years to Nancy Valerio (nee Altergott), passed away in his home February 12th, 2015 from his long battle of Cancer. He was born in Chicago, IL to Frank and Mary Valerio (nee Renfro). He was formally from Lake In The Hills, Illinois, now residing in Prescott, AZ. Robert Loved...

Feb 11, 2015

Joseph Harold Rhodes passed away in Prescott, Arizona on February 11, 2015. Born August 3, 1934 in Clifton, NJ, Joe was the eldest son of the late Joseph and Julia Quinn Rhodes. He is survived by his wife, Peg; daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter Janine, John and Christiane Mura of Louisville, KY; son Jeffrey Rhodes of Lakewood, CO; brother and sister-in-law...

Feb 10, 2015

Dennis passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center-West in Prescott, Arizona. He was born October 20, 1947 in Phoenix, Arizona, the son of Hiroshi and Haruko (Ozasa) Suda. Dennis was 67 years old. Dennis is survived by his loving life partner Joan Lys, daughter Suzie Suda, Joan’s children Damian and Katie Lys, grandchildren Dennis James,...

Feb 10, 2015

Feb 3, 2015

Mark Brian Potter, age 50, passed away February 3, 2015 in Flagstaff, Arizona. He was born March 1, 1964 in Prescott, Arizona to Martin 'Dutch' & Sara Potter. Mark graduated from Prescott High School in 1982. He was an exceptional carpenter and an outstanding artist, who took great pride in his work. Those who knew him best, knew there weren't...

Feb 1, 2015

Cemetery: Millard will be laid to rest at the

Jan 31, 2015

Margaret died Saturday, January 31, 2015 in Prescott, Arizona. She was born February 28, 1921 in Anaheim, California, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Cole) Sullivan. Margaret was 93 years old. She is survived by her son, Donald (RoseMarie) Besselievre of Redding, California; daughter M. Babette Besselievre of Corona, California; granddaughters Chandra Matthews of Windsor, California; Dianna Jensen of Davis,...

Jan 30, 2015

Mrs. Marian Russell, age 90, passed away peacefully on Fri. Jan. 30th after a long illness. Mrs. Russell was born in Pittsburgh, PA but lived most of her life in Burbank, Calif. She moved to Prescott, AZ several years ago with her daughter and son-in-law when they retired. Marian was predeceased by her husband Raymond & daughter Rayann (Bates), and...

Jan 25, 2015

John Cuccinello, 75, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 in Prescott, Arizona. He was born October 27, 1939 in New York City, New York to John & Margaret (Ferriaolo) Cuccinello. He spent most of his career working for Union Carbide / First Brands Corp in various technical and managerial positions. His early work was in Research & Development and ended...

Jan 25, 2015

Frances Virginia Griffiths, 80, of Prescott, AZ, went to be with the Lord on January 25th, 2015. She was born September 24, 1934. Frances was preceded in death by her husband James F. Griffiths. She is survived by her daughters Debbie (Roy) Shears and Barbara (Jerry) Dallum; son James A. Griffiths; grandchildren Lorie West, Paul (Kelly) Kellerman, Amy (Kevin) Applegate,...

Jan 24, 2015

Cemetery: Final commendation will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2015 at the

Jan 22, 2015

Eileen Elizabeth Culshaw, 93, died January 22, 2015 in Prescott, Arizona. She was born April 5, 1921in Ghent, Minnesota to Phillip & Evelyn (Wyffels) Regnier. Eileen was a member of the Center for Spiritual Living in Prescott. She loved working in the field of nutrition. She was incredibly proud of her children and family, and loved helping people be healthy....

Jan 22, 2015

Virginia A. Knapp (Ginny) died Thursday January 22, 2015 in Prescott, AZ at the age of 77, after a long battle with cancer. Survived by her loving husband Victor I. Knapp as well as their children Cynthia, Victor, Joseph and James, and grandchildren Roni, Brenda, Crystal, Andrew, Stacy and Tristen, and great-grandchildren Payne, Riley, Cy, Joaquin, Kylie, Briann, and Kearlin....

Jan 21, 2015

Our wonderful mother Janet passed away quietly in her sleep on January 21, 2015 after a long battle with Dementia. Janet was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 24, 1933. She married Don Klabe Sr. on June 14, 1950. She is survived by her daughter Janine Klabe, sons Eric Klabe (Michelle Peairs) and Donald Klabe Jr. She was preceded in...

Jan 21, 2015

Jack was born on September 24, 1924 in Terre Haute Indiana to Herbert and Gladys Hotsenpiller. They moved to Chicago where Jack graduated from Proviso Township High School in 1942. He was drafted shortly thereafter in to the army where he served in France during World War II. After his service he received his teaching certificate and took a teaching...

Jan 20, 2015

Jan 18, 2015

Glen Dever Whitcanack, a World War II Veteran, passed away on January 18, 2015 at the VA Hospice in Prescott. He was born August 27, 1927 the son of James A & Stella Whitcanack. Glen was 87 years old. Glen married Virginia Maxine Bentley on April 30, 1950 and they shared many happy years together. Glen moved to California in...

Jan 18, 2015

Lilly Jean Nard (née Murphy) passed away on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at the age of 87 in her Prescott, Arizona, home, surrounded by family. Lil was born on Sept. 17, 1927, to Lee and Jean Murphy (née Lajennesse) in Skull Valley, Arizona. She attended Skull Valley Grade School and graduated from Prescott High School. Lil later attended Arizona State...

Jan 16, 2015

James M. Gettman passed away on January 16, 2015 in Sedona, AZ. He was born on March 5, 1934 in Baltimore, MD to Albert and Wessie Gettman. James is survived by his sons, Kurt (Helen) Gettman of Sonoma, CA and Blake (Cheri Williams) Gettman of Cottonwood, AZ. Sister, Marylyn(Don) Sutton of Placerville, CA, Sister in Law, Bette (Al) Bieber of...

Jan 15, 2015

Tracie Lynn Janke was given her wings on January 15, 2015. She was born March 19, 1963 to Mary and Michael Burke. Tracie spent her childhood surrounded by a large close family. She hiked her family’s ranchland, with her baby sister, Debbie, following close behind. She spent endless hours camping, swimming and sledding through the snow. She even spent a...