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John J. Giannone

John J. Giannone

Aug 3, 2013

John J. Giannone, 70, died August 3, 2013 in Prescott, AZ. John is survived by his loving wife Ellen Giannone, Children, Lisa Bruner, Beverly Dail, and Karen Giannone all of Prescott Valley, AZ, Brother Michael Giannone of N.J. and Sister Nancy Franicola of N.J., and Grandchildren Chance and Justin. John was born in New Jersey and still has many relations...

Lenny Lue Lambert

Lenny Lue Lambert

Jul 31, 2013

Lenny died Wednesday, July 31, 2013, in Prescott Valley, Arizona. She was born June 3, 1939 in Akron, Ohio. Lenny was 74 years old. Service: No services are planned at this time.

Charles Daniel White

Charles Daniel White

Jul 27, 2013

Charles 'Chuck' Daniel White, Sr. died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Longmont, Colorado on Saturday, July 27,2013. He had recently moved from his home of many years in Prescott, Arizona. Chuck was born in Taunton, Massachusetts on February 27, 1928 to Annie Mae Hall and Charles B. White. Chuck loved to tell stories of the 'good life'...

Ralph L. Thompson

Ralph L. Thompson

Jul 27, 2013

Ralph Leslie Thompson, 82, a resident of Prescott, Arizona, formerly of Maine, passed away in his dreams, Saturday evening, July 27th at the VA Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona. He was born December 27, 1930 in Farmington, Maine, the son of George and Lillian (Merrill) Thompson. He attended school in Livermore Falls, Maine. He joined the U.S. Army and served...

Ramon Vega

Ramon Vega

Jul 25, 2013

Ramon Vega, 82, died July 25, 2013 at home in Yarnell, AZ. He was born April 21, 1931 in Puerto Rico to Juan & Carmen (Acevedo) Vega. He is survived by his wife Elba and family. Ramon lived 82 years, 3 months, and 4 days.

Virginia M. Strebel

Virginia M. Strebel

Jul 24, 2013

Virginia died Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at the Margaret T. Morris Center in Prescott. She was born October 11, 1949 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin; the daughter of Charles and Ann (Kodesh) Lastofka. Virginia was 63 years old. Service: A private cremation took place at the Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott Valley, Arizona.

William 'Bill' L. Comstock

William 'Bill' L. Comstock

Jul 24, 2013

William L. Comstock, 78, went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2013 in Prescott, Arizona. He was born in Norfolk, Nebraska on December 4, 1934 to Leroy and Hazel Comstock. Bill grew up in Sioux City, Iowa. He attended Seminary in Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas. He later worked as an industrial engineer for 28...

Ruth Ann Brasher

Ruth Ann Brasher

Jul 23, 2013

Ruth died Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Hospice Family Care, the Crossings, in Prescott, Arizona. She was born June 7, 1941 in Romulas, Michigan, the daughter of James and Ollie Phelps. Ruth was 72 years old.

Norman Thomas Mckeown

Norman Thomas Mckeown

Jul 23, 2013

Norman Thomas McKeown, 64, died at home in Dewey, Arizona on July 23rd, 2013. Norman was born November 18, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Norman G and Isabel M. McKeown. He was a graduate of Arizona State University. He taught high school at Bradshaw Mountain High School in Prescott Valley, Arizona, for almost 30 years. He was a...

Jon William Coleman

Jon William Coleman

Jul 23, 2013

Jon William Coleman, 50, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in Prescott, Arizona. Born on a summer day in Riverside, California on Monday, June 19, 1963, Jon was the son of Louise Lillian Sebo and Max William Coleman. Jon was a generous, patient and very kind man who valued honesty and hard work. Jon is survived by his...

Douglas R. Mick

Douglas R. Mick

Jul 21, 2013

Douglas R. Mick, died July 21, 2013 in Prescott, Arizona. He was born, November 26, 1950 in Hamilton, Ohio; the son of Bernard J. and Patricia C. (Korn) Mick. Before a tragic accident 7 years ago, Doug loved visiting family & friends, helping them with home projects. He enjoyed hiking and bicycling around town. He took pride in helping his...

M Robert  Anderson

M Robert Anderson

Jul 21, 2013

M. Robert “Bob” Anderson, 85, of Prescott, died unexpectedly Sunday July 21, 2013. Bob is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jeanne, and four sons: Scott (Anne) of Prescott Valley; Steve (Patty) of Des Moines, Iowa; Stan (Jeanice) of Van Meter, Iowa; Stuart (Beth) of Homewood, Illinois; and six grandchildren: Erika, Erin, Ian, Cole, Maxim, and Irina. Bob was...

Elizabeth C.H. Kern

Elizabeth C.H. Kern

Jul 21, 2013

Elizabeth Kern, 83, formerly of Orr’s Island, ME, died peacefully at the Hospice Family Care in Prescott, AZ, on July 21, 2013. She was born in Hartford, CT, on October 6, 1929 to Frank and Carolyn Hatch. Liz graduated from Central Connecticut State College in 1962 where she earned a BS degree. In 1965 she earned a master’s degree from...

Paul Edward Brock

Paul Edward Brock

Jul 20, 2013

Paul Edward Brock, 84, died peacefully at home with his bride Lois at his side Saturday, July 20, 2013. He was born Friday, June 28, 1929 in Oklahoma City, OK to Thomas & Cordie (Blalock) Brock. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Lois, daughters Jacqueline Ann Dickens of Prescott Valley, AZ, Christine Portal of Stockton, CA, and...

Gordon Frank Harrel

Gordon Frank Harrel

Jul 19, 2013

Gordon Frank Harrel passed away peacefully at his home in Prescott Valley, AZ on July 19th, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years Gloria May on December 4th, 2009 and his daughter Lisa Lynn on March 25th, 2010. Gordon was born on March 24th, 1931 in Ada, Oklahoma to Gordon Mckinley and Mary Lou Harrel....

Albert Frederick Jensen

Albert Frederick Jensen

Jul 19, 2013

Former Prescott resident, Albert Frederick Jensen, 93, died on July 19, 2013 at Lovelace Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Albert (Al) was born on January 4, 1920 in Three Oaks, Michigan, the second of six children of parents Sigurd and Edith (Van Keuren) Jensen. On August 23, 1947 he married Elizabeth (Betty) L. Mueller at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, St....

Donna Grace Dafoe

Donna Grace Dafoe

Jul 19, 2013

Donna Grace Dafoe, 62, of Prescott, Arizona lost a long battle with cancer on Friday, July 19, 2013. She was born August 6, 1950 in Salisbury, Maryland to Thomas and Betty Simonds who moved to Drayton Plains, Michigan where she grew up. In 1968 she met and married her husband Dennis and in 1979 they relocated to Phoenix, Arizona where...

Jamie Nicole Morales

Jamie Nicole Morales

Jul 17, 2013

Jamie Nicole Morales, 30, died suddenly July 17, 2013 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born October 8, 1982 in Kingman, AZ to Charles & Rebecca (Vanderboegh) Swick. She is survived by her husband Abel; children Avery Dumford, Nicholas Dumford, Ashton Dumford, and Serena Morales; and her mother Rebecca. She was preceded in death by her father Charles. Jamie lived 30...

Dawn Lorraine Morgan

Dawn Lorraine Morgan

Jul 16, 2013

Dawn Lorraine Morgan, 50, died suddenly July 16, 2013 at the Las Fuentes care center in Prescott, AZ. She was born Wednesday, November 21, 1962 to Willis & Marilyn (Willey) Crosby in Redwood City, CA. She is survived by her parents, brothers Matthew & Richard Crosby. She is also survived by her dear friend Crystal Buck. Dawn lived 50 years,...

Kathleen R. Bissen

Kathleen R. Bissen

Jul 16, 2013

Kathleen Bissen was born in Earling, Iowa to Stanley and Lena Schimerowski. After high school she earned a teaching certificate and taught in a one room school for 2 ½ years until she married Urban Bissen on February 10, 1944. They farmed in Defiance, Iowa until 1969 and then moved to Arizona. Kathleen is the mother of eight children; Sheryl...

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