Obituaries

May 4, 2013

Mary immigrated to the United States in 1947. She lived and worked in NYC, NY with her Aunt Ann and her sister, Rosemary. Mary earned her B.S. in English from Fordham University in 1955. In 1956, Mary married Henry Obler, in a double wedding, with Rosemary and Frank Haslach. This was only fitting, as the couples had met on the...

May 4, 2013

Richard O. Slopey, 87, of Prescott, AZ, was born May 12, 1925 in Sykesville, PA, and passed away on May 4th 2013. Mr. Slopey served in the Army during WWII with the 3rd Infantry Division - Europe. Mr. Slopey is survived by his wife of 65 years Margene Slopey, daughter Leanna (Jim) Shanley, son Dean Slopey, daughter Dawn (Jimmy) Gebauer,...

May 3, 2013

Carolita Mentz passed peacefully at her home comforted by her son Jack Mentz Jr. of Prescott and daughter Sherrie Orr of Kauai on Friday May 3. She was the proud “Nana” to Christina Michelle Bailey of San Francisco, CA who shares her creative and artistic talents. She was preceded in death by her loving handsome husband Jack Mentz. Carolita’s professional...

May 1, 2013

Jonathan Bruce Walz, 52, of Prescott Valley, AZ (formerly of Cottonwood, AZ and New Carlisle, IN) passed away May 1, 2013 in Prescott, AZ. He was born July 15, 1960 in South Bend, IN to Roger & Kathleen (Penick) Walz. Bruce was a 1979 Plymouth, Indiana high school graduate. In 1979, he competed and won the Plymouth Automotive Trouble Shooting...

Apr 30, 2013

Gilbert Valpando, 78, died April 30, 2013 in Prescott, AZ. He was born October 16, 1934 in Colorado. Gilbert lived 78 years, 6 months, and 14 days.

Apr 30, 2013

Apr 29, 2013

Robert 'Bob' Albin died Monday, April 29, 2013 at his home in Prescott. He was born 1948 in Lancaster, PA. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was a retired teacher. Cemetery: Inturment will take place at the

Apr 28, 2013

Geraldine L. Abel, 82, died April 28, 2013 in Prescott, AZ. She was born April 6, 2013 to Edward & Cora (Parshall) Fields in Millburg, MI. Geraldine lived 82 years and 22 days.

Apr 27, 2013

Patricia Jean Mikus, 87, died in Prescott, AZ April 27, 2013. She was born October 20, 1925 to Cornelius & Marjorie (Woodward) Adeline in LaGrange, IN. Patricia lived 87 years, 6 months, and 7 days.

Apr 27, 2013

Arthur died Saturday, April 27, 2013 at his home in Chino Valley. He was born October 22, 1933 in Cherry Tree, PA to John and Venitta Gearhart. Arthur was 79 years old. Service: Services are scheduled for 1pm Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Seligman Christian Fellowship Church, 212 Cedar, Seligman, AZ.

Apr 27, 2013

Lars Hilstrom, 37, died April 27, 2013 in Prescott Valley, AZ. He was born August 24, 1975 to Richard & Nancy (Tragesser) Hilstrom in Scottsdale, AZ. Lars lived 37 years, 8 months, and 3 days.

Apr 26, 2013

Josephine J. Welborn, 80, died April 26, 2013. She was born March 4, 1935 to Patricio & Helena (Sicard) Jimenez in Colombia. Josephine lived 78 years, 1 month, and 22 days.

Apr 24, 2013

Ellis L. Clark, 63, of Prescott passed away Wednesday April 24, 2013. He was born February 10, 1950 to Eddie J. & Ethel (Bleak) Clark in Safford, AZ. Mr. Clark spent most of his life in Yavapai County. He had been a heavy duty mechanic for Bagdad-Cyprus mining company and a machinist at Sterm Ruger in Prescott. He was very...

Apr 23, 2013

Donald died Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Good Samaritan Society-Marley House Hospice in Prescott, Arizona. He was born in Loma Linda, California, in 1957 to Donald and JoAnn Rinard. Donald was 55 years old. Service: A private cremation took place at the Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott Valley.

Apr 22, 2013

Elinor Bothell, 92, died April 22, 2013 in Prescott Valley, AZ. She was born February 25, 1921 in Fort Dodge, IA. Elinor lived 92 years, 1 month, and 28 days.

Apr 22, 2013

Vanessa Munguia, 28, died suddenly April 22, 2013 in Chino Valley, AZ. She was born November 21, 1984 to Danny & Connie (Truske) Munguia. Vanessa lived 28 years, 5 months, and 1 day.

Apr 20, 2013

Brad E. Dingee, was born October 14, 1957 in Newburgh, NY and grew up in Wallkill, NY where he enjoyed outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and Boy Scouts. His love of the outdoors brought him to the University of Idaho where he earned a BS degree in Wildlife Management and then to the University of Washington where he graduated with...

Apr 20, 2013

Norman Simpson, 76, died April 20, 2013 at home in Prescott, AZ. He was born April 28, 1936 in Los Angeles, CA to Elmo & Mary Elizabeth (Forrey) Simpson. Norman lived 76 years, 11 months, 23 days.

Apr 18, 2013

Josephine Elks, 76, died April 18, 2013 in Prescott, AZ. She was born March 19, 1937 to Federico & Maria (Gonzales) Parra in Placentia, CA. Josephine lived 76 years and 30 days.

Apr 17, 2013

Jens Catlin passed away peacefully in Prescott, Ariz. on April 17, 2013. He was born Oct. 9, 1934, and retired in Prescott. He was born in Rome, N.Y., and grew up in Cooperstown, N.Y. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict and settled on the west coast with his wife, Helen. He is survived by his...