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June Adelle Wilson

June Adelle Wilson

Jan 7, 2012

Memorials: In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in June\'s name to: Good Samaritan Society-Marley House, 1065 Ruth St., Prescott, AZ 86301

Ronald Charles Swehla

Ronald Charles Swehla

Jan 6, 2012

The family of Ronald C. Swehla mourns his passing on Jan. 6, 2012 in Prescott, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, his children, daughter, Deb Fitzgerald of Peoria, AZ, daughter Diane and husband Pete Cambridge of Tucson. AZ, son, Craig and wife Julie Swehla of Cobb, CA,...

Denis Robert Dalke

Denis Robert Dalke

Jan 5, 2012

Family and friends are mourning the loss of Denis R. Dalke. He died peacefully at his home on Thurs., Jan. 5, 2012 at the age of 73 with his family by his side. He fought a courageous battle with cancer. Denis was born in Tracy, MN to Victor L. Dalke and Dorothy E. (Krueger) Dalke, the second son of five...

John Mastropiero

John Mastropiero

Jan 5, 2012

John Mastropiero age 81 died Thursday, January 5, 2012 in Prescott, AZ. John was born December 2, 1930 in Sterling, New Jersey. John is survived by his loving wife Joyce, his children James (JoAnn) Mastropiero of Little Silver, N. J., Frank (Robin) Mastropiero of New Mexico and Maria Mastropiero of Staten Island, N.Y. His grandchildren Merissa Hamilton, Tarah Carter-Simon, John...

Janice Lee Mark

Janice Lee Mark

Jan 1, 2012

Janice died Sunday, January 1, 2012 at her home in Dewey, Arizona. She was born October 16, 1957 in Corpus Christi, Texas; the daughter of Gerald and JoAnn Dallas. Janice was 54. She is survived by her husband Monte R. Mark of 37 years, children; Melissa (James) Hooker of San Diego, CA., Lani Mark of Dewey, AZ., brother Kenny (Stacy)...

Lynn Hoff Cameron

Lynn Hoff Cameron

Dec 30, 2011

Lynn Hoff Cameron, 75, beloved wife and loving mother passed away Friday, December 30, 2011 in Prescott, AZ. Born in Berkeley, CA on October 20, 1936 to Herman and Verna Hoff, Lynn was the first of three girls. She lived most of her life in California but greatly enjoyed residing in Prescott with her husband, Bob, since 2004. She leaves...

Sharon D. Moore

Sharon D. Moore

Dec 28, 2011

Sharon Darine Moore, age 67, of Mayer, AZ, died on Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at the Yavapai Regional Medical Center West in Prescott, AZ. Sharon was born on October 6, 1944 in New York, NY to Richard H. and Shirley D. (Petersen) Hamilton. On December 27, 1988 she was married to William R. Moore who survives. Sharon is also survived...

Jane Astrid Thibault

Jane Astrid Thibault

Dec 27, 2011

Jane Astrid Thibault received her angel wings on December 27, 2011, surrounded by the family she will now watch over from heaven. Jane was born and raised in Denver, CO, where she met her husband Doyle, whom she danced with daily for the rest of her life. One of her greatest joys was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed...

Robert Dwayne King

Robert Dwayne King

Dec 27, 2011

Robert Dwayne King, age 53, of Prescott Valley, AZ died on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at the Prescott Veterans Administration Medical Center in Prescott, AZ. Robert was born on December 29, 1957 in San Antonio, TX to Jackie and Jenny V. King. Robert served his country in the U.S. Army. His last employment was with Walmart, where he worked as...

Diana Lee Smith

Diana Lee Smith

Dec 24, 2011

Mrs. Diana Lee Smith, 70, went to be with her Lord on December 24, 2011, at her home in Prescott Valley, AZ surrounded by her family and caregivers. Funeral Services will be held December 29, 2:00 PM at Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home in Prescott, AZ, by Rev. Gary Graveline. Burial will be in Pioneer Home Cemetery, in Prescott, Arizona. Diana...

Randell Roy Kirk

Randell Roy Kirk

Dec 24, 2011

Randell Roy Kirk died Saturday, December 24, 2011 at his home in Prescott, Arizona. He was born September 15, 1958 in Boise, Idaho; the son of Darrell and Patricia Kirk. Randell was 53 years old. Service: A private cremation will take place at the Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott Valley, Arizona

Robert M. (Bob) Dempster

Robert M. (Bob) Dempster

Dec 24, 2011

Our loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather Robert M. (Bob) Dempster passed into heaven on Christmas Eve morning. Bob is survived by his wife Judie of 47 years and sons Kevin Dempster, Yucaipa, CA., Kurt (Anna) Dempster, La Quinta, CA, and daughter Kathi (Jim) Dwyer, Phoenix, AZ.His parents Milas and Genola Dempster and his sister Arlena Judd preceded him in death....

Mary Louise Kuhlman

Mary Louise Kuhlman

Dec 23, 2011

Mary Louise Kuhlman, age 77 of Prescott Valley, AZ died Friday, December 23, 2011 at her home. She was born on March 16, 1934 in Three Rivers, Michigan to Daniel F.J. and Ella Etna (Spence) Jackson. On March 19, 1956, Mary was married to Lawrence James Kuhlman, who preceded her in death. Mary retired as a teacher's aide and has...

Charles William Wohlrabe

Charles William Wohlrabe

Dec 23, 2011

Charles William Wohlrabe, 85 died Friday December 23,2011, at his home in Prescott Valley. He was under the care of Hospice Family Care of Prescott, Arizona. Charles was born in Amboy, Minnesota on April 9, 1926, to Carl and Ann Wohlrabe. He attended school in Amboy, MN. There he met and married his wife of 64 years Alice Mildred Wohlrabe....

Bonnie L. Rodger

Bonnie L. Rodger

Dec 20, 2011

Bonnita Louise Rodger, beloved wife and loving mother, died Tuesday, Dec. 20 at her home in Prescott, Ariz. She was 83. Bonnie was born Aug. 11, 1928, in Colville, Wash. Her father, Alsberg Auzie Anderson, was a pharmacist and owned a store in Pullman, Wash. Her mother, Vera Mae Dorman, was from Missouri and met Auzie through grange hall dances....

Bernice Bailey Morris

Bernice Bailey Morris

Dec 19, 2011

Bernice Bailey Morris, 94, died Dec. 19 in Prescott AZ. She was born May 28, 1917, in Seadrift, TX. Prescott survivors include her granddaughter and care giver, Kelly (Rich) Calzaretta; great-grandchildren David, Bryant, Christian, and Carly Calzaretta, and niece Sharon Lindeman. Service: Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thurs., Dec. 29, at Needles Christian Church, 1409 Balboa, Needles CA.

Howard Clement Schmidt

Howard Clement Schmidt

Dec 18, 2011

Howard Clement Schmidt of Prescott Valley, former State Farm Insurance Companies agent and John Deere Implement business co-owner, died on December 18, 2011. He was born in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota September 24, 1915 to Frederick William and Lena (Beckman) Schmidt. He was the eldest surviving brother of eight sons. Howard married Bernice Alma (Schewe) in 1940, who passed away in...

Keith Adam Dempsey

Keith Adam Dempsey

Dec 17, 2011

Keith Adam Dempsey, age 49, of Mayer, AZ, died Saturday, December 17, 2011 at his home. Keith was born on December 14, 1962 in Columbus, OH to Robert Louis and Phyllis Marie (Anderson) Dempsey. Keith served in the US Army and was an experienced deisel mechanic. His most recent employment was with the US Postal Service. Keith has lived in...

Paul Jerome Toft

Paul Jerome Toft

Dec 15, 2011

Paul Jerome Toft, age 75 years, of Prescott, AZ, died on Thursday, December 15, 2011, at his home. Paul was born on June 2, 1936, in Albert Lea, MN to Irvin and Cora (Gunderson) Toft. He has lived in Arizona for over nine years, spending time in Colorado and Minnesota. On June 1, 1996, Paul married Shirley (Olson) Arndt Toft,...

Catherine M. Ray

Catherine M. Ray

Dec 15, 2011

Catherine M. Ray, age 72 years of Prescott Valley, AZ, died at her home on Thursday, December 15, 2011. Catherine was born on January 28, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio to William and Catherine (Bauer) Szabados. She has lived in Arizona for a little over ten years, coming from Pennsylvania. On October 13, 1959, she married her husband, Robert L. Ray,...

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