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Osborn 'Gail' Johnson, Jr.

Osborn 'Gail' Johnson, Jr.

Mar 16, 2012

Osborn Gail Johnson Jr. was born on September 22, 1924, to Osborn Gail and Capitola Saxon (Pruitt) Johnson in Mesa AZ. His sister, Capitola “Cappy” was four years old at that time. Their’s was a 3rd generation Arizona ranching and farming family, tracing the Johnson genealogy through Benjamin Franklin Johnson who brought his family to Arizona from Illinois in 1848....

Johanna Van Leeuwen

Johanna Van Leeuwen

Mar 15, 2012

Johanna van Leeuwen, 69, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 in Peoria, Arizona. She was born May 6, 1942 in Holland; the daughter of Jelle and Lena (Buitelaar) Hesselius. When Johanna was 17 she met Jan van Leeuwen through a friend who was dating a friend of his, the couple married May 16, 1963, she was 21. Shortly after they were...

Mary Lou Scalise

Mary Lou Scalise

Mar 14, 2012

Mary Lou Scalise, 77, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Good Samaritan's Marley House in Prescott, Arizona. She was born Saturday, February 23, 1935 in New Britain, CT; the daughter of Mauro John Scalise and Louise Spendolini Scalise. A celebration of Mary's Life Memorial Mass will be held Monday, March 19, 2012, 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in...

Robert Walker Combs

Robert Walker Combs

Mar 14, 2012

Robert Walker Combs was born September 16, 1948 and passed away March 14, 2012 at his home in Prescott, Arizona. He is survived by his sister, Patricia Ann Roberts of Texas. Bob enjoyed his computer, family, and friends and was most proud of his service in the United States Navy. A private cremation was held at Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel in...

Stella Arlene Rossell

Stella Arlene Rossell

Mar 13, 2012

Stella Arlene Rossell was born November 9, 1923 and entered into eternal rest March 13, 2012 in Prescott. She is survived by her granddaughters Kate Staskon of Colorado and Amber Buta of Alaska.

Arthur Leroy Jacobsen

Arthur Leroy Jacobsen

Mar 11, 2012

Arthur died Sunday, March 11, 2012 at the Northern V.A. Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona. He was born August 26, 1918 in Redvale, Colorado; the son of James and Mary (Zunich) Jacobsen. Arthur was 93 years old. Cemetery: He will be buried next to his wife at the Norwood Cemetery in Norwood, Colorado on Saturday, March 17, 2012.

Betty Katheryn Delz

Betty Katheryn Delz

Mar 9, 2012

Betty K. Delz passed away on Friday, March 9, 2012, in Chino Valley, Arizona. She is survived by her three children Donald S. (Linda) Delz, Mark H. (Debbie) Delz and Mary K. (Don) Drentlaw. Betty is also survived by grandchildren Mark H. Delz, Jr., Melissa K. (Delz) Bonser, Megan M. Delz and Dustin W. Drentlaw. Betty was born to her...

John Alexander Lemarr

John Alexander Lemarr

Mar 6, 2012

John A. Lemarr, born August 8, 1956, left us March 6, 2012. He will be deeply missed by his “Mom” Jymme and stepdad, Don of Wyoming; sons, Darin (Prescott) and Eric; sisters, Joanne (CA) and Jayme (Idaho). Ex-wife and Friend, Mary (Prescott) nephews Justin and Jaden (Idaho) Johnny, I love you. Mom Special thanks to his friends that were always...

Karen D. Novotny

Karen D. Novotny

Mar 5, 2012

Karen D Novotny 64, of Prescott Valley, Arizona passed away March 5, 2012 at Hospice Family Care in Prescott, AZ Karen was born on September 11, 1947 in New York, NY. Karen is survived by her loving husband Alan, her brother Johnny Gross, sisters Audrey Dina., Dee Dee (Harvey) Janes and Gerogiana (Chris) Dimitross. Her children Linda (Mike) Estes, Edward...

Patricia L. Dilley

Patricia L. Dilley

Mar 2, 2012

Patricia L. Dilley was called home March 2, 2012 in Prescott, Arizona. She is survived by her four children Dorothy (Gail) McCurdy of Phoenix, Michael R. Dilley of Chula Vista, CA, Melinda H. Phipps of Prescott, and Karen D. Dilley of San Diego, CA. She also leaves behind two grandchildren, Laura and Matthew, and one great-grandchild Robert. Throughout her life,...

Allan Brighton

Allan Brighton

Feb 27, 2012

Allan Burns Brighton, born February 15, 1933, embarked on a gloriousjourney to his heavenly home on February 27, 2012. He was predeceasedby his parents, Allan A. Brighton and Margaret Sheran and beloveddaughter-in-law, Monika Brighton. He is survived by his two sisters,Barbara Castles, Judy DeLisa, and James Brighton. Allan, and his wifeof fifty-eight years Eleanor, have four children: Peggy Brady (Pete),Kathy...

Ruth L. Wilson

Ruth L. Wilson

Feb 26, 2012

Ruth died on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Society, Marley House Hospice Unit, in Prescott, Arizona. She was born February 6, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois; the daughter of Emil and Elizabeth Sieg. Ruth was 94 years old. Ruth is survived by her children; Diane Taylor & Peter (Lynn) Rintye, grandchildren; Linda McArthur, Susan (Matthew) Korte, Karen Taylor,...

Matthew 'Matt' Flaherty

Matthew 'Matt' Flaherty

Feb 26, 2012

Matthew “Matt” Flaherty, 78, of Prescott, AZ, passed away February 26, 2012 in Prescott, AZ. He was born May 24, 1933 in Boston, MA to John J. Flaherty and Barbara E. Connelly. Matt was a United States Marine who proudly served his country and was a Disabled Veteran of the Korean War. Matt worked as a senior computer analyst for...

Frances Thiel

Frances Thiel

Feb 24, 2012

Frances Thiel, was  born to her parents, John and Caroline Wysopal, on September 17, 1919, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Frances was the second youngest of nine children; five sisters and three brothers. At a young age Frances moved with her family to Saginaw, Michigan where she grew to adulthood. She is the longest living member of her family. Frances married Marvin...

James William Osborn

James William Osborn

Feb 22, 2012

Jim William Osborn entered into heaven on February 22, 2012, in Prescott, Arizona.Jim was born in Macksville, Kansas, to James W. Osborn and Lula M. Parker on April 25, 1921.He served and defended our country successfully in World War II as an aviation pilot.Jim moved to Arizona in 1958 and met Fernanda M. Bravo; they married on May 5, 1973.Jim...

Dorothy Mae Clack

Dorothy Mae Clack

Feb 22, 2012

Dorothy Mae Clack died February 22, 2012 at her home in Prescott. She was born April 2, 1923 in Des Moines, Iowa; the daughter of John C. and Lela Mae (Stevens) Ramsay, Jr. Dorothy was 88 years old. Dorothy married the love of her life, Mel Clack on September 9, 1945. They moved to Prescott from Aberdeen, S. D. in...

James 'Jim' W. Smithart

James 'Jim' W. Smithart

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...

G.E. Robert 'Bob' Taylor

G.E. Robert 'Bob' Taylor

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...

Lane Ernest Braun

Lane Ernest Braun

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...

Alice Eldredge Tubaugh

Alice Eldredge Tubaugh

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...

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