Obituaries

Feb 21, 2012

James (Jim) W. Smithart passed away on February 21, 2012 at the Arizona Pioneers Home in Prescott. Jim was born on July 19, 1926 in Glendale, Arizona and lived in Arizona his entire life. He is survived by his sister Virginia Thomas: his step-sons Byron (Metcalf) and Robert Gene (Metcalf); step-daughter in-law Shawn Cardinal; and many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Jim...

Feb 13, 2012

Bob grew up in Hamilton and at the age of 26 came to the United States, sponsored by the U. S. Marine Corp. After his tour of duty with the Marines, Bob settled in Santa Ana, California In 1966 Bob met Marilyn Woodland. They were married in 1967. They had one child, Melaine (Cooper) Drury. Bob also had two children...

Feb 9, 2012

Lane Ernest Braun, 79, of Prescott passed away February 9, 2012 at home surrounded by family. Lane was born in Toronto, Canada to Ernest and Florence (Lane) Braun. Lane is survived by his spouse of 60 years Marlene; son Allen (Ann) Braun of Michigan; daughter Marie (Robert) Everitt of Michigan; grandchildren Judi, Kristine, Devin, Katrina, Raquel, and Sheila; and 19...

Feb 7, 2012

Alice Eldredge Tubaugh Alice Eldredge Tubaugh passed quietly into the hands of the Lord on February 7, 2012. She was born in Temperance, Michigan on February 22, 1928. She is preceded in death by Edgar A. Eldredge and Alden T. Tubaugh. Alice was a member of Eastern Star, Lady Shriners, and an Honorary Member of the Rotary Club of Chino...

Feb 3, 2012

J. Wayne Markle, 81, of Prescott Valley, AZ passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. Wayne passed peacefully in his home under the care of his family and Hospice of the Pines. He was born Aug 16, 1930 in Harrisburg, PA, a son of the late John and Nellie Pearl Markle. He was preceded in death by his sons J. David...

Feb 2, 2012

Theodore M. Vaughn, died February 2, 2012 at his home on the Prescott Yavapai Reservation. He was born August 21, 1928 in Los Angeles, California the son of Albert and Amy (Jimulla) Vaughn. He came to the Yavapai Prescott Reservation as an infant; and was raised by his grandparents, Sam and Viola Jimulla. Ted was 83 years old. Ted was...

Feb 1, 2012

Eileen Marian Jansen, 84, of Prescott passed away February 1, 2012. She was born December 5th, 1927 to Joseph and Mabel (Knobelsdorf) Veskauf. Eileen was preceded in death by her husband. She leaves behind three sons Brian, Peter, and Joel. A private cremation is scheduled at Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home.

Jan 31, 2012

Helen Louise Miller died Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at her home in Prescott, Ariz. She was born December 27, 1915 in Loysville, PA.; the daughter of David and Mae (Shannon) Wentz. Helen was 96 years old.Helen served on a hospital ship in the United States Navy as a nurse during the Asian and Europeon invasions. She was also selected as...

Jan 29, 2012

Service: A funeral mass for Bob will take place at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Northern Arizona V.A. Chapel in Prescptt, Ariz.

Jan 25, 2012

Marie died Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, Maryland. She was born November 20, 1923 in Howell, Michigan; the daughter of Lester and Neva (Chaplin) Bruff. Marie was 88 years old. Cemetery: Graveside Committal Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2012 at the Heritage Memory Gardens Cemetery in Dewey, Arizona.

Jan 24, 2012

Jan 22, 2012

John Housel 83 , finished his last journey in life on January 22nd at his home in Prescott Valley. He had worked for Motorola in Scottsdale for 40 years, was a Past Master of Peoria Lodge F&AM and a man of many hobbies. He is survived by his wife, Nellie Jean of 62 years, son Rick Housel, Vancouver Wa, Linda...

Jan 17, 2012

Jan 17, 2012

Nadine died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona. She was born May 23, 1922 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma; the daughter of Garrett and May (Hudson) Stark. Nadine was 89 years old. She is survived by her sons; Dave Brechwald & his wife Ann of Prescott Valley, AZ, Jack Brechwald of San Jose, CA, grandchildren; John,...

Jan 17, 2012

Sally died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at the Capri At The Pointe Rehab care home in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born February 11, 1937 in Juneau, Alaska. Sally was 74 years old. She is survived by her loving husband, Ralph E. O'Tier, of 21 years. Service: A private cremation will take place at the Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott Valley.

Jan 15, 2012

Memorials: Memorials in Fred's name to: Catholic Charities, 434 W. Gurley St., Prescott, Arizona Service: Celebration Mass will take place for Fred at 1pm on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 150 Fleury St. in Prescott followed by a Gathering Reception from 3-5pm at the Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home in Prescott.

Jan 15, 2012

Robert G Lovell was born March 20, 1947 in Houghton, Michigan and died Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott.Bob graduated Michigan Tech University in 1970 with degrees in civil engineering and business. He loved restoring homes, reading science fiction, model railroading, gardening, dog walks, & spending time with his familiy. Bob was a member of...

Jan 14, 2012

Jeannine Schnitzius died January 14, 2012 at the Marley House in Prescott, AZ. She was born March 27, 1955 the daughter of Jack and Frances (Walker) Vanesian. Jeannine was 56 years old. Jeannine married the love of her life, Mark on Feb. 1, 1975. Jeannine loved to cook, teaching cooking classes at the mall and the Childrens Cooking classes at...

Jan 13, 2012

Gloria died Friday, January 13, 2012 at her home in Prescott, Arizona. She was born September 18, 1945 in Prescott, Arizona; the daughter Theodore and Felipa Rodriguez (Andrada). Gloria was 66 years old. She is survived by her son Albert Placencia, sister and caregiver Robin and Bill Jones, sister Mary and Ubaldo Infante, brothers; Theodore and Manuel Rodriguez, Willie, Don,...

Jan 11, 2012

Margaret Herzog, died January 11, 2012 at Las Fuentes Care Center. She was born Sept. 11, 1916 the daughter of William and Adaline (Dicken) Phillips. Margaret was 95 old. Margaret and George where married in 1973 in Sun City, Arizona. They moved to Prescott in 1992. George fondly recalls Margaret excellent recylcing and craft skills. She made dog figures from...