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Larry D. Dennison

Larry D. Dennison

May 12, 2014

Larry D. Dennison passed away on May 12, 2014 in Prescott Valley, AZ. He was born February 25, 1949 in Kankakee, IL to Curtis and Cecil Dennison. Larry was a member of the American Legion, Loyal Order of Moose, and an Elk. Larry enjoyed spending time with his many friends. He was proudest of his lifelong relationship with Edward.

Margaret A. Tefft

Margaret A. Tefft

May 11, 2014

Margaret Anne Tefft born on May 26, 1928 died surrounded by family and friends beloved to her on Mother’s Day 2014. She was predeceased by her dear husband Vernon Howard Tefft and her oldest son Michael Wagner. Other children include Rosalyn, Willard Wagner, Gregory Lee Tefft, Steven Ray Tefft and Michael Andrew Bennett and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Lisa Aileen Williams

Lisa Aileen Williams

May 9, 2014

Lisa Aileen Singer Williams, age 57, of Prescott, beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister and aunt, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, May 9, 2014. Lisa was born in Queens and grew up in Kingston, NY, and later in North Miami Beach, FL. She attended the University of Miami and Georgia State University where she achieved her bachelors, masters and certification...

Mary Lou Erwin

Mary Lou Erwin

May 9, 2014

Mary Lou Erwin passed away May 9, 2014 in Prescott Valley, AZ. She was born in Waterloo, IA on June 16, 1941. Mary is survived by her loving husband Mahlon Erwin, Children, Michelle & Bill Solar of, VA, Mahlon II & 0Dana Erwin of, CO, Mark & Ysela Erwin of CO, eight Grandchildren, and four Great-Grandchildren. She is preceded in...

Robert D. Mason

Robert D. Mason

May 8, 2014

Robert D. Mason, a long – time Prescott resident, entered into eternal life on May 8, 2014. He was born on April 28, 1925 in Wray, Colorado, the third son of William James and Veda Bell Ramsey Mason. Bob’s early years were spent on the family farm in Cope, Colorado where he attended school and survived the Great Depression. Bob...

Evelyn 'Maggie' Sullivan

Evelyn 'Maggie' Sullivan

May 5, 2014

Evelyn “Maggie” Sullivan died Monday, May 5, 2014 at her home in Prescott, AZ. She was born November 2, 1923 in Watts, CA; the daughter of John and Martha (Boyski) Smith. Evelyn was 90 years old. She married the love of her life, Daniel Sullivan on July 18, 1945, enjoying 68 years of marriage. Along with being a wife and...

Jeffrey Allan Duncan

Jeffrey Allan Duncan

May 5, 2014

Jeffrey Duncan passed away May 5th at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix at the age of 70. He was born November 23, 1943 to Elvis and Hilda Duncan in Albert Lea, MN. Jeff graduated from Alden High School and joined the Navy in 1961 where he became a submariner. He was honorably discharged in 1964 and went to work for...

Svana Lynn Baile

Svana Lynn Baile

May 4, 2014

Svana Lynn Baile, 24, of Glendale, Ariz., born March 18, 1990, in Prescott, Ariz., passed away May 4, 2014.

Carl F. Grover

Carl F. Grover

May 3, 2014

Carl F. Grover Sr., born February 26, 1931, went to rest with our Lord on May 3, 2014. He was a beloved brother, father, and grandfather. He is survived by four sisters, two daughters, one son, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was a wonderful man who always put others before himself. Service: will be a celebration of...

Allan Richard Eddolls

Allan Richard Eddolls

May 2, 2014

Allan was raised up in a time when you didn’t sass your parents, you were home for dinner and in for the night by dark. He was born in Detroit MI. January 1St, 1943 and raised in Dearborn MI., a suburb of Detroit. He graduated from Edsel Ford High School. He was on the swim team, delivered the Detroit Times...

Martin Lee Gemmrig

Martin Lee Gemmrig

May 1, 2014

Martin Lee Gemmrig, raised in Spokane, Wash., left us May 1, :W14. at 89 years of age. He Is survived by his wife, Laverne; son Martin Richard; sister Carol Massong of Spokane, Wash.; granddaughters, Dcnae Gemmrig and Lisa and her sons Forrest and Bryce Bohlman. His daughter, Melodic, preceded him in death.

William 'Bill' Kirk Mccolm

William 'Bill' Kirk Mccolm

May 1, 2014

Bill McColm was born in Santa Monica, CA to Lloyd & Margaret McColm. He had one sister, Pat, who lived in California. He graduated from Banning High School and went into the Air Force in December 1944. After being an airplane mechanic, becoming sergeant and earning 3 decorations, he was honorably discharged in August 1946. He married Pearl and had...

Kenneth 'Kenny' E. Fisher

Kenneth 'Kenny' E. Fisher

Apr 29, 2014

Kenneth “Kenny” Fisher, 73, of Prescott, was born August 24, 1940 in Chicago, Ill. to Raymond J. and Elizabeth M. Fisher. He entered into his eternal rest April 29, 2014. Kenny was a devout Catholic, a very proud patriot, and was very proud of being a member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his loving wife and...

Cynthia Sue (Keen) Knight

Cynthia Sue (Keen) Knight

Apr 28, 2014

Cynthia Sue (Keen) Knight passed away April 28th, 2014 in Prescott Valley, AZ at the age of 52. She was born on September 9, 1961 in Chesterton, IN to Edward and Mae Keen. Cynthia is survived by her loving husband Charles Knight, her children Jeremy Leohr of Rensselaer, IN, Chris Leohr of Rensselaer, IN, Jeffrey Leohr of Merrillville, IN, Nicole...

Gerold Barton

Gerold Barton

Apr 27, 2014

Gerold O Neal Barton, 86, died in Prescott, AZ on April 27, 2014. He was born March 24, 1928 in Los Angeles, CA. He is survived by his son Danny of Phoenix.

Eleanor Julia Mccracken

Eleanor Julia Mccracken

Apr 26, 2014

On the morning of April 26, 2014 the light in our lives was dimmer, but the heavens were brighter. Eleanor McCracken; wife, mother, grandmother, as well as sister and aunt passed from this earthly life to her eternal life. Born in Los Angeles, California to Rosie and Frank Vasquez on January 4, 1936, she was one of four children. Her...

Eileen R. Gerdisch

Eileen R. Gerdisch

Apr 25, 2014

Eileen died Friday, April 25, 2014 at her home in Prescott Valley, Arizona. She was born July 13, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois; the daughter of Otto Pierritz and Katherina (Keller) Peirritz. Eileen was 90 years old. Eileen is survived by her son Mark Gerdisch, daughter Kathleen Davis and husband Darryl Tingler, grandchildren; Patrick, Michelle, Evan, Chris and great-grandchildren; Colton and...

Thomas P. Sheets, Jr.

Thomas P. Sheets, Jr.

Apr 24, 2014

Thomas Sheets was born on March 25, 1952 in Pasadena, California to Paul Sheets and Marguerite Janbazian. Thomas graduated from San Clemente High School in Orange County, CA, and then attended Saddleback Junior College for a year. He received his Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Chapman College in Orange, CA, and was told by William Hall at that time...

Jack Dooley Jones

Jack Dooley Jones

Apr 23, 2014

Jack Dooley Jones, 80, of Prescott, son of Dooley and Ferne (Kapp) Jones passed away April 23. He was born August 20, 1933 in Yuma and moved to Prescott in 1947 where he learned to be a cow puncher. He served in Korea from 1953 to 1955 and studied Engineering at Arizona State Teachers College (ASU). He loved ranch life,...

Herald W. Stogner

Herald W. Stogner

Apr 18, 2014

Herald Winfred Stogner, 76, died April 18, 2014 at home in Prescott surrounded by his family. He was born August 1, 1937 in Clarendon, TX to Cletus & Winnie (Ayers) Stogner. Herald served in the Army National Guard for 6 years, attended the First Church of the Nazarene and loved tennis, bird watching, and reading – especially western books. He...

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