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Violet M Shields

Violet M Shields

Nov 21, 2012

Violet M. Shields, 88, died November 21, 2012 in Camp Verde, AZ. She was born August 19, 1924 in Redbank, PA to Joseph & Fanny Mae (Hetrick) Fink. She is survived by her sons Harry (Shirley) Shields of Phoenix, AZ; Arnold (Alice) Shields of Hemet, CA; daughter Marlene (Robert) Shields of Phoenix, AZ; sister Ruby Griffith of Chesapeake Bay, MD;...

Terry Lee Duncan

Terry Lee Duncan

Nov 14, 2012

Terry died Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at his home in Prescott Valley, Arizona. He was born May 14, 1948 in San Mateo, California; the son of Rudolph and Doris (Nicholson) Duncan. Terry was 64 years old. He is survived by his loving wife, Laura, children; Terry Robert, Brandy, Joel, Art, Michelle, grandchildren; Tony, Skyler, Chris, James, and Savana. He is...

Dale Arnold Hull

Dale Arnold Hull

Nov 10, 2012

Dale Arnold Hull, 95, of Prescott, AZ died November 10, 2012 in Prescott, AZ. He was born April 27, 1917 in Farmerville, IL to Roy & Flossie (Arnold) Hull. He is survived by his three sons Roger Hull, Richard Hull, and Raymond Hull.

Robert Neal Patterson

Robert Neal Patterson

Nov 10, 2012

Robert died Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center-East in Prescott Valley, Arizona. He was born February 20, 1931 in Newton, Iowa; the son of Robert and Zella Patterson. Robert was 81 years old. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Barbara, sisters; Ramona and Joann, 6 children and several grandchildren. Service: Services are at 10:00 a.m. Friday,...

Richard William Reynolds

Richard William Reynolds

Nov 9, 2012

Richard William Reynolds, 89, passed away Friday, November 9, 2012 in Prescott, Arizona with his wife and dog, Tiger, beside him. Richard was a sensitive and kind man and his wit, graciousness, and sense of humor were pervasive throughout his life. He is survived by his loving wife, of 31 years, Jo Ann; three daughters Jane Francis Reynolds, Barbara Reynolds...

Kenneth 'Kenny' Charles Grebel

Kenneth 'Kenny' Charles Grebel

Nov 7, 2012

Kenneth Charles Grebel, born January 21, 1923, was the only son of Kenneth Francis and Anna Selzer Grebel. His father died when he was eleven years old, which forced him to go to work to help support his mother at a very young age. Kenny had a powerful work ethic and strong sense of family responsibility throughout his entire life....

Daniel Evans Fitzpatrick

Daniel Evans Fitzpatrick

Nov 5, 2012

Daniel E. Fitzpatick, EdD. died November 5, 2012 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center. He was born December 20, 1921 in Gettysberg, Pa; the son of Leo J. and Shirley E. (Evans) Fitzpatrick, Daniel was 80 years old. Daniel served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from Bloomberg with a BA and Temple with a Masters,...

Joseph Xavier Miller

Joseph Xavier Miller

Nov 4, 2012

Joe Miller went to be with the Lord and his wife of 54 years on Nov 4, 2012. Joe was born in Prescott, AZ May 26, 1923. He grew up a cowboy, working hard for his dad Hank Miller, on their ranch in Yava and later on the desert around Congress. Joe’s mom, Clara Miller moved Joe and his brother,...

Joseph Omer Eisenman

Joseph Omer Eisenman

Nov 4, 2012

Joseph ‘Joe’ Eisenman Born January 1, 1931 in Marty, SD. Went to heaven on November 4, 2012. Survived by his wife, Helen ‘Rockie’ Eisenman, their four children; Theresa Ekin (Tom), Cynthia Aab (Allen), Eric Eisenman(Desta), and Elizabeth Pelletier (Andre). Four Grandchildren Noah Eisenman, Sarah Smith (Tyler), Aaron Aab and Cody Aab. A sister, Mary Elizabeth Eisenman Carson. He is preceded...

Jean O. Matlock

Jean O. Matlock

Nov 4, 2012

Jean Matlock passed peacefully Sunday morning, November 4, 2012. One of eleven children, she was born January 14, 1927 in Alabama. Soon after graduating high school in Arkansas, she married Walter Lee Matlock and they took the train west to Arizona. There they settled in Phoenix and raised their three children Marilynn, Steve and Bruce. They grew to love the...

Gloria Nations Powell

Gloria Nations Powell

Nov 3, 2012

Gloria was born in Roscoe, Texas and raised in Morton, Texas. Although she was a small town girl at heart, she loved to travel and through her career with both Braniff and American Airlines, Gloria saw the world. She traveled from Europe to Africa to Iran and beyond. Gloria spent many years in Dallas where she raised two loving children,...

Arlene L Wyman

Arlene L Wyman

Nov 1, 2012

Arlene L. Wyman, 69 died November 1, 2012 in Prescott. After a long battle with cancer, she is now with her beloved Harold. Arlene is survived by her twin daughters, Monica and Janine Wyman of Long Island, N.Y. and her brother George Gorman. Arlene enjoyed her cameras and taking photos. She loved her family very much, including her cats Bobo...

Charlene A. Wittman

Charlene A. Wittman

Oct 30, 2012

Charlene Ann Wittman, died Oct 30, 2012 at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born January 7, 1942 in Cincinnati, Ohio; the daughter of Roy C. and Anna (Bishea) Matz. Charlene was 70 years old. Charlene moved to Arizona with her family 58 years ago. She married the love of her life Gary, January 26, 1974. She...

Stephen Robert Slusser

Stephen Robert Slusser

Oct 29, 2012

A private cremation will be held.

Abe Greenberg

Abe Greenberg

Oct 28, 2012

Born in Lublin, Poland in 1936 to Jacob and Helen Greenberg, Abe’s early life was greatly impacted by World War II. He survived the holocaust by remaining in hiding with his grandmother for nearly 5 years. In 1949, he set sail for the United States, making a home in Oklahoma City. After graduating from high school, Abe was granted an...

Martin Edward Janssen

Martin Edward Janssen

Oct 26, 2012

Martin died Friday, October 26, 2012 at Hospice Family Care, the Crossings, in Prescott, Arizona. He was born October 27, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois; the son of Martin and Alma Janssen. Martin was 79 years old. Service: A private cremation will take place at the Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott Valley. No services are planned.

Alan C. Henderson

Alan C. Henderson

Oct 25, 2012

Alan died October 25, 2012 with his family by his side at Fort Whipple VA Medical Center in Prescott. He was born January 30, 1931 in Columbus Grove, Ohio; the son of Mark and Irene Della (Trask) Henderson. Alan was 81 years old. Alan and Lucy moved to Prescott in 1990 after his retirement as a manager with Western Union....

Stanley Edward Wieczorek

Stanley Edward Wieczorek

Oct 25, 2012

Stanley died Thursday, October 25, 2012 at his home in Prescott, Arizona. He was born March 23, 1923 in Buffalo, New York, the son of John and Mary Wieczorek. Stanley was 89 years old. He married the love of his life, Sonja Ports, on June 21, 1947. Together they raised 2 children Patricia and James. Stanley enjoyed being around his...

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