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Barbara Loraine Koepke

Barbara Loraine Koepke

Sep 19, 2012

Barbara L. Koepke, 81, of Prescott Valley, Arizona died September 19, 2012 in Prescott, AZ. She was born September 26, 1930 in Flint, MI to Hershel & Lena (Webster) Case. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim in 2011. Service: Graveside services will be at plot S4 at Arizona Pioneers' Home Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona.

Martin 'Marty' Steven Novak

Martin 'Marty' Steven Novak

Sep 19, 2012

Martin Steven Novak was born in Cleveland, Ohio December 1st, 1934. He passed away at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona on September 19th, 2012. He moved to Arizona from California in 2005. He was a true patriot who loved his country, his horses, and Arizona. He served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps during the...

Donald M. Brazeau Sr.

Donald M. Brazeau Sr.

Sep 18, 2012

Donald M. Brazeau Sr. passed away on September 18, 2012, comfortably in his home at the age 83 years old. He was born in Evanston, Il., the son of Marius and Elva (Schwantes) Brazeau on November 5, 1928. Don served in the Marine Corps at the end of World War II. Upon retirement from retail sales management, he volunteered with...

John Todd Calhoon

John Todd Calhoon

Sep 18, 2012

John “Todd” Calhoon, died September 18, 2012 at his home in Prescott, Arizona. He was born August 16, 1952 in Coral Gables, Florida; the son of Glen L. and Barbara (Augsburger) Calhoon. Todd was 60 years old. Todd moved with his family to Prescott in 1964. His father opened the Attic Hogan in 1970 on Miller Valley Road. Todd graduated...

Howard Francis Germo

Howard Francis Germo

Sep 16, 2012

Howard Francis Germo, 92, passed on September 16, 2012 in Prescott, Arizona. He was born on May 17, 1920 in Salt Lake City, Utah. A private cremation was held at Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel. Please sign Howards online guest book.

Randall 'Randy' R. Hanks

Randall 'Randy' R. Hanks

Sep 16, 2012

At 10:28 am, Sunday, September 16th, Randy Hanks departed this life with his Boots On. Randy was born in Houston, Texas. A Devoted Texan, and considered quite the gentleman all his life, he was proclaimed by Governor Ann Richards as an Admiral in the Texas Navy. Randy, Cheryl, 3 rescued Dachshunds & a Tortoise moved to the Prescott area in...

Geraldine M. Svec Kartje

Geraldine M. Svec Kartje

Sep 14, 2012

Geraldine died peacefully in her sleep on Sept. 14, 2012. She was born on February 9, 1931 in Illinois as Geraldine Marie Svec, affectionately referred to as Gerry. Gerry was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Raymond Christopher Kartje; her parents, two sisters and brother. Gerry is survived by her five children; daughters, Catherine, Maryann and Laura,...

Maren Maeli Yates

Maren Maeli Yates

Sep 12, 2012

Maren 'Marnie' Yates, 16, died September 12, 2012 in Prescott, Arizona. She was born March 23, 1996 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Jon and Karen Yates. Service: Gathering of family and friends will start from 4:00 p.m. to sunset in the Upper Ramada at Watson Lake on Highway 89 in Prescott, Arizona.

James E. Locke

James E. Locke

Sep 11, 2012

James E. Locke passed away September 11, 2012 after a very courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on February 6th, 1944. Jim enjoyed his work as a software engineer and computer programmer. He loved mathematics, photography, and fine foods. He was a devoted member of the Catholic Church both in Mesa and in Prescott, AZ....

Clinton 'Clint Dog' Gwinn

Clinton 'Clint Dog' Gwinn

Sep 11, 2012

Clinton C. Gwinn of Mayer, Arizona died September 11, 2012. He was born January 3, 1980 in Beckley, West Virginia; the son of Russell H. and Barbara Jean (Pike) Gwinn. Clint was 32 years old. Clint moved to Mayer with his family from West Virginia in 1994. He married the love of his life Felicia Orozco, June 24, 2008. She...

Phyllis J. Gonya

Phyllis J. Gonya

Sep 9, 2012

Phyllis J. Gonya died early Sunday morning, September 9, 2012 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center, in Prescott. She was born August 30, 1936 in Dunkirk, New York, the daughter of Edward and Harriet (Wisniewski) Polcyn. Phyllis was 76 years old. Phyllis and Harland moved to Prescott 11 years ago from New York. Phyllis was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic...

Eric Joseph Yates

Eric Joseph Yates

Sep 7, 2012

Eric Joseph Yates, 42, passed away on Friday September 7, 2012 in Prescott Valley, Arizona. He is survived by his parents, Doug and Harriett Brummels; his brothers, Mike West (Rachel Flannery), Jonathan Brummels, Rayne Brummels, Riley Brummels, Kyle Brummels; his sister Michelle (Steven) Hickman, nieces and nephew; Randi Ramm-Hickman, Erica West, Anthony West, Emily West, and Rachelle West. Eric loved...

Margaret Judson Woodruff

Margaret Judson Woodruff

Sep 5, 2012

On Sept. 5, 2012, Margaret Woodruff died at the age of 85 in her home in Prescott, Ariz. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, and is survived by her three children, Ann Woodruff, Scott Woodruff and Ellen Benson; her grandchildren Elizabeth Wederski and Josh Benson; and her great-grandson, Grayson Wederski. Margaret was born on Jan. 24, 1927,...

Mary L. Allard

Mary L. Allard

Sep 4, 2012

Mary L. Allard, 81, died September 4, 2012 in Prescott. She was born January 24, 1931 in Akron, OH, to Oscar & Marjorie Loudenslager. Mary is survived by her sons Howard Weaver, Gordon Weaver, Michael (Janet) Weaver, and Stephen Weaver; half brother Stanley Heisley; grandchildren Jennifer, Haley, David, and Vanessa; and great-grandchildren Nolan, Olivia, and Addison. Throughout her life she...

Rusty Florence Mraz

Rusty Florence Mraz

Sep 3, 2012

Rusty Mraz, 85, died September 3, 2012 in Prescott, Arizona. She was born November 12, 1926 to Irving & Lena Rosenfeld. She is survived by her children Joanne Thomas and Eric Fleming. She lived 85 years, 9 months and 22 days.

Ronald Clyde Mccoy

Ronald Clyde Mccoy

Sep 2, 2012

Ronald McCoy, 62, of Prescott Valley, AZ, passed away on September 2, 2012 in Prescott. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kay McCoy; daughter, Tina (Frank) Knize of Prescott Valley; his son, Raymond (Rachel) McCoy of Casa Grande; mother, Winona McCoy of Prescott Valley; brother Steven (Diane) McCoy of Peoria; grandchildren, Heather (Michael) Woods, Michael (Kaitlyn) Knize,...

Mary Stella Bongiorno

Mary Stella Bongiorno

Aug 31, 2012

Mary Stella Bongiorno, 68, died August 31, 2012 in Prescott, AZ. She was born December 17, 1943 to Giuseppi and Rosina (Russo) Bongiorno. She is survived by her daughter Julianna Timm, son Christian Bongiorno, sister Frances Carocci, granddaughter Adriana Gutierrez, and great-grandson Xavier. Mary loved to spend time with her beloved granddaughter, Adriana and her great-grandson Xavier. Adriana and Xavier...

Gerald 'Jerry' Handfield

Gerald 'Jerry' Handfield

Aug 31, 2012

Jerry Handfield, 63, died August 31, 2012 at home in Prescott Valley, Arizona. He was born March 13, 1949 to Joseph and Hellen (Burroughs) Handfield in Whitinsville, MA. He proudly served our country with the United States Marine Corps. Jerry lived 63 years, 5 months, and 18 days.

Johnny 'Jc' Conlan Thomas

Johnny 'Jc' Conlan Thomas

Aug 30, 2012

Johnny Conlan Thomas, 16, born April 1, 1996 in Prescott died August 30, 2012 in Prescott, AZ. Johnny was an honor student at Prescott High School, He received the American Legion School Award for his high qualities of courage, honor, leadership, patriotism and service. He was an inspiration to his family, and everyone he met. Johnny was a Boy Scout...

Dolores E. Bannon

Dolores E. Bannon

Aug 29, 2012

Dolores Bannon left this world on August 29, 2012, to join her loving husband Dick, to whom she was married for 54 years. Our precious Dolores passed on with devoted family and friends beside her, in the caring hands of Hospice Family Care at The Crossings in Prescott. She will be dearly missed, especially for her wondrous smile and warm...

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