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W. J. Bud Raithel

W. J. Bud Raithel

Dec 29, 2012

Bud Raithel, 92, a long-time resident of Prescott, died at his home on Saturday, December 29, 2012. Bud was born December 2, 1920, in Cole County, MO, the eldest son of Martin and Kate Raithel, and his early years were spent on the family farm. During WWII, he moved to Cuero, TX, to work at an air field, and it...

Ted W. Snowden

Ted W. Snowden

Dec 27, 2012

Ted died Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Good Samaritan Society, Marley House hospice, in Prescott, Arizona. He was born January 29, 1930 in Ropesville, TX; the son of Albert and Connie Snowden. Ted was 82 years old. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Snowden, daughters; Brenda Snowden of Cottonwood, Cindy Stadelman of Prescott, grandsons; Rudy, Matthew, Ryan, and...

Michael Lopez

Michael Lopez

Dec 23, 2012

Michael Lopez passed from this earth on December 23, 2012 at his home in Prescott Valley, with his wife and stepdaughter by his side. Michael was born December 18, 1935 in The Bronx, N.Y. Mike was preceded in death by his dad Michael, younger brother Richard, and his mom Theresa. He leaves behind his wife of many years, Emma. His...

Nancy Price

Nancy Price

Dec 20, 2012

Nancy died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Peaceful Valley ACH in Prescott. She was born November 17, 1924 in Chicago, IL; the daughter of Frederick and Dorothy Eckert. Nancy was 88 years old. Nancy is survived by her daughters, Dorna Christell and Rande Brewer. Service: No services are planned. A private cremation will take place at the Bradshaw Crematory in...

Jessica Ann Tolly

Jessica Ann Tolly

Dec 20, 2012

Jessica Ann Tolly, 28, died December 20, 2012 in Prescott Valley, AZ. She was born October 26, 1984 in Walnut Creek, CA.

Wesley H. Douglas

Wesley H. Douglas

Dec 18, 2012

Wesley died at his home on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 in Prescott, Arizona. He was born March 22, 1916 in Elmira, New York; the son of Wesley H. Douglas, Sr and Elizabeth R. (Middaugh) Douglas. Wesley was 96 years old. He is survived by his only son, Brian P. Douglas of Eagan, MN. Service: No services are planned. A private...

Betty Blume

Betty Blume

Dec 11, 2012

Betty was born in Albuquerque, NM. She died in Prescott AZ,at her residence in the Arizona Pioneers' Home. Betty enjoyed being with her family & friends; exploring Arizona's back roads and fishing. She was proudest of all her children & their grandchildren. Betty is survived by her husband Randall of Prescott, sons Gary Michael of Prescott, and Jim Michael of...

Homer Huntington

Homer Huntington

Dec 9, 2012

Homer died Sunday, December 9, 2012 at his home in Seligman, Arizona. He was born October 29, 1938 in Hayden, Arizona. Homer was 74 years old. He is survived by his children Diane (Bill) Faghih of Amarillo, TX, Richard (Wanda) Huntington of Canyon, TX, and Michael Ritchardson of Amarillo, TX; grandchildren Kristen, Justin, Bijan, Jason, Jennifer, Melissa, Wesley, Nicholas, and...

Domingo M. Rodarte

Domingo M. Rodarte

Dec 9, 2012

Domingo M. Rodarte, 94, of Prescott, Arizona passed away on December 9, 2012. He went to be with the Lord and his wife, Rachel, who went to be with the Lord in October 2007. Domingo, better known to all as “Mingo”, was born in Sierra Mojada, Coahila, Mexico August 4, 1918 to Augustine and Isabel Rodarte. Mingo and his family...

Dorothy Anita Carnal

Dorothy Anita Carnal

Dec 7, 2012

Dorothy Anita Carnal, 95, passed away peacefully December 7, 2012 at her apartment in Prescott with her final words being “It’s Wonderful!” Dorothy was born March 25, 1917 in Astoria, Long Island, New York but spent most of her youth in Germany with her German mother and Swedish father, Thomas and Gertrude Karlson and brother, Thomas Jr. In her late...

Guillermina Kirk

Guillermina Kirk

Dec 7, 2012

Guillermina Kirk was born in the Republic of Panama. She died at Mountain View Manor in Pescott, AZ. She is survived by her Daughter Faye Kirk Arenz of Prescott.

Joan Audrey Fairchild Lang

Joan Audrey Fairchild Lang

Dec 6, 2012

Joan passed away December 6, 2012, in Prescott, Arizona. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Rev. Wayne V. Lang, her 3 sons, Mark Philip Lang, David Wayne Lang and Neal Steven Lang, as well as by her sister, Barbara Fairchild Thiemann, brother-in-law, Ralph Thiemann, sister-in-law, Marlene Lang Wreza, 6 grandchildren, 2 nephews and a niece. Joan...

Carol Ann Miller

Carol Ann Miller

Dec 6, 2012

Carol Ann Miller 69, died December 6, 2012. Carol was born April 26, 1943 in Detroit, MI to Roy and Edna Schram. Carol is survived by her husband Ezra Miller “Jr” of Prescott, her sons Tim (Cheryl) Miller and Barry (Lori) Miller, Daughter Brooke (David) Shaffer, Grandchildren Matt, Cody, Krystal, Morgan, Joey, Stephanie, Christopher, Shanon, and Joshua, Great-Grandchildren Melanie, Nathan...

Dorothy Mae Raithel

Dorothy Mae Raithel

Dec 5, 2012

Dorothy Mae Raithel, 88, a long-time resident of Prescott, died at her home on Tuesday, December 5, 2012, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Dorothy was born May 28, 1924, in San Antonio, TX, the daughter of Anton and Verna Tschirhart. She was united in marriage to W.J. “Bud” Raithel on November 7, 1942. They were married for 70...

Thomas 'Tom' R. Pratt

Thomas 'Tom' R. Pratt

Dec 4, 2012

Tom Pratt, 62, passed away December 4, 2012 at home in Prescott. He was born August 19, 1950 to Fred & Peggy (Pierce) Pratt in Carlsbad, CA. Tom was a member of the Chicago Cubs baseball organization and enjoyed surfing, fishing, and, most importantly, his family and coaching baseball. He was proudest of his family and the players he coached....

Steve Milinkovich

Steve Milinkovich

Dec 3, 2012

Steve Milinkovich, 72, died December 3, 2012 in Prescott, AZ. He was born August 1, 1940 to Steve & Ann (Fister) Milinkovich in Duluth, MN. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Diane; his daughter Tanya Swern of Surprise, AZ; and sons Marc (Tarra) Milinkovich and Randall (Dawn) Milinkovich both of Arizona. He is also survived by his...

Edward Frasier

Edward Frasier

Dec 1, 2012

Ret SFC. Edward M. Frasier, 59, went to heaven on Dec.1, 2012. He was born in Ticonderoga, NY and graduated from Hague High School in 1971. Ed joined the U.S. Army, was a decorated soldier, and veteran of Desert Storm. He retired from the service in 1994 in Prescott, AZ. Ed is survived by his loving family including; his wife,...

Arnold Roger Mortenson

Arnold Roger Mortenson

Nov 29, 2012

Arnold Roger Mortenson, 76, of Prescott, AZ died November 29, 2012 in Prescott, AZ. He was born February 12, 1936 in Des Moines, IA to Arnold & Mona (McCoy) Mortenson. Arnold is survived by his wife Winifred. Arnold lived 76 years, 9 months, and 17 days.

Johnie Tod Casey

Johnie Tod Casey

Nov 22, 2012

Johnie T. Casey, 64, passed into heaven on Nov 22, 2012. He was born to Wanda D. Casey and Johnie “Jack” H. Casey on March 16, 1948. He grew up and went to school in Phoenix, AZ. He did ranch work with his father and family in northern Arizona until he entered the Army, proudly serving his country in Viet...

Wilma Pons

Wilma Pons

Nov 21, 2012

Wilma Pons, 91, of Paulden, AZ died at home November 21, 2012. She was born January 10, 1921 in Washington to Edward & Bertha (Parish) Paddon. Wilma is survived by her son Donald Pons and daughter Maureen Garrett. Services are pending at a future date. A private cremation was conducted at Wakelin Bradshaw Crematory. Wilma lived a fruitful life of...

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