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Marsha Corene Christian

Marsha Corene Christian

Feb 27, 2010

Marsha Corene Christian was welcomed into God?s arms while at home, surrounded by her loving family and friends.  Marsha was born in Wichita KA in 1937, and moved to the Southern California area when she was two years old.  By the time she was 20, Marsha was raising a family of three girls on the campus of UCLA.  Marsha became...

Gary Lee Niichel

Gary Lee Niichel

Feb 24, 2010

Gary Lee Niichel, 52, of Dewey, AZ passed away February 24, 2010. Gary owned a drywall contracting business for many years and was well-respected in his industry. Gary will always be remembered for his humor, compassion and thoughtfulness. Gary would do anything for anybody ? and did. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends. He loved...

John L. Cope

John L. Cope

Feb 22, 2010

John L. Cope died February 22, 2010 at his home in Dewey, he was 84 years old.  John was born December 21, 1925 in Phoenix, AZ the son of John and Lila (Williams) Cope.  John held various managerial positions for a telephone company, and at one point managed 500 phone operators of which all were women.   John served his country...

David L. Les" Lange

David L. Les" Lange

Feb 20, 2010

David L. "Les" Lange, 95, passed away peacefully in his home at Granite Gate Senior Living Community in Prescott in the early morning of Saturday, February 20, 2010.  He was born on January 5, 1915 in Depue, Illinois, to David and Lucinda Lange.   Dave was always an active person and a loyal and devoted family man.  As a young child,...

Shannon Luvae Bishop

Shannon Luvae Bishop

Feb 19, 2010

Shannon Bishop passed away Friday February 19th at her home in Prescott Valley Arizona. She was preceded in Death by both parents William and Doris Kierig and Siblings, Don & Billy Kierig. Shannon worked for Tecate Ind. for 11 years before leaving in Dec. 2008. as a Quality Control Tech. She settled in Prescott Valley, Az in October of 2009....

Christopher Douglas Best

Christopher Douglas Best

Feb 18, 2010

Chris is survived by his children:   Emaleigh Sue, and Christopher James Best of             New York   His parents:   Douglas & Dawn Best of Prescott Valley, AZ   Sister and brother-in-law:    Andrea & Drew Anthony of Chandler, AZ   Chris is also survived by his grandparents:   Ivan B. & Jeneane Irene Sanford of Glendale, AZ   Lloyd L. & Evelyn Ruth Best of                                             Black Canyon...

Patsy Jo Leiding

Patsy Jo Leiding

Feb 16, 2010

Patsy Jo Leiding entered into heaven on Tuesday, February 16, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born on August 13th, 1937, in Grand Junction, Iowa to Maxine (Henderson) and Harvey Davis.  She graduated from Oelwein High School, Oelwein, Iowa in 1956 and attended college at Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville, Iowa.  She married Arnold Fischer in February...

Bettie Jane Conley

Bettie Jane Conley

Feb 13, 2010

Bettie Jane Conley February 3, 1923 February 12, 2010 Bettie Jane (Johnson) Conley was born February 3, 1923 in Kimball, South Dakota to Charles J. Johnson and Laura Mae (Will) Johnson. She attended grade school and high school in Kimball, graduating in 1941. From there, she went to a Business College in Rapid City and worked for the U.S. Civil...

Ivan Dean Huelle

Ivan Dean Huelle

Feb 10, 2010

Ivan Dean Huelle, died Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at the V.A. Medical Center in Phoenix. He was born Agust 24, 1939 in Elmhurst, Illinois, the son of Alvin D. and Martha K. (Kleinmeyer) Huelle. Ivan was 70 years old. Ivan is survived by his son Mark Huelle (Carol O'Neal) of South Carolina, and his daughter Jane Ann Huelle of Washington,...

Jason Franklin D'Agostino

Jason Franklin D'Agostino

Feb 7, 2010

Jason Franklin D?Agostino entered heaven?s gates on February 7th, 2010. He was born in Newport Beach, CA on May 22nd, 1987. He was a much beloved brother, nephew, cousin, grandson and son.      As a young boy, Jason was full of promise and potential. He excelled in athletics, playing a vast range of sports including volleyball, baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, and...

Dahlia Huckeba

Dahlia Huckeba

Feb 5, 2010

Dahlia died Friday, February 5, 2010 at Peaceful Valley Care Home in Prescott, Arizona.  She was born May 23, 1929 in San Antonio, Texas; the daughter of Richard and Rachel (Quinterro) Trevino.  Dahlia was 80 years old.    A private ceremony will take place in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California on May 23, 2010.

Elizabeth Palmer Ruopp

Elizabeth Palmer Ruopp

Feb 4, 2010

Elizabeth Palmer Ruopp passed away February 4, 2010  in Prescott, AZ at the age of 98, with her daughter at her side.  She departed this life peacefully, quietly, and with grace and dignity just as she lived her life. She was a true lady, kind and gentle.  Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother and 1 infant...

Ricky Lee Kegebein

Ricky Lee Kegebein

Feb 2, 2010

Ricky died Tuesday, February 2, 2010 in Prescott, Arizona.  He was born April 5, 1955 in Kewanee, Illinois; the son of Leslie and Geraldine (Light) Kebebein.  Ricky was 55 years old. Ricky served his country in the Armed Forces and was a mechanic by trade.  He is survived by his mother, Geraldine, of Lafayette, IL and sisters; Bonnie (Joel) Miculinic...

Juanita Eleanor Alexander

Juanita Eleanor Alexander

Jan 31, 2010

Juanita died Sunday, January 31, 2010 at The Stratford in Phoenix, Arizona.  She was born July 7, 1921 in New Ulm, Minnesota; the daughter of Earnest and Elva Grundt.  Juanita was 88 years old. Juanita is survived by her two sons; Todd (Nancy) Alexander of Scottsdale, AZ. and Peter (Celeste) Alexander of Seal Rock, OR, grandchildren; Adnenne and Craig, brother...

Arvil Ray Rasnick

Arvil Ray Rasnick

Jan 29, 2010

Arvil ?Ray? Rasnick died Monday, January 29, 2010 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona.  He was born August 16, 1934 in Norn, Virginia; the son of Charles and Minnie (Grizzle) Rasnick.  Ray was 75 years old. Ray was a dedicated husband and father of four.  His greatest joy was spending time with all of his family.  He also...

Lonnie Gaylen Morgan Iii

Lonnie Gaylen Morgan Iii

Jan 26, 2010

Lonnie Gaylen Morgan III passed away on Jan. 26, 2010 at Banner Thunderbird Hospital in Glendale Arizona surrounded by his loving family and friends.  He was born June 11, 1979 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Lonnie Gaylen Morgan Jr. and Rebecca Ann Bettinghausen.  Lonnie was thirty years old.                 Lonnie lived in Las Vegas, Nevada and Buena Park, California as a...

Hildegard Knops

Hildegard Knops

Jan 22, 2010

Hildegard "Hiltz" M. Knops, 87, passed away from cancer on January 22, 2010, in Chandler, Ariz.  Hiltz was born to Herman and Margaret Hinnenkamp on January 19, 1923, in Melrose, Minn.  She moved from Melrose, Minn. to Chula Vista, Calif. prior to retiring to Chino Valley, Ariz.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Joseph Knops;...

Donald Lee Thomas Jr

Donald Lee Thomas Jr

Jan 18, 2010

Donald Lee Thomas Jr, 56, died on January 18, 2010 in Prescott, Arizona. He was born on May 06, 1953 in Pensacola, Fl. Donald was most proud of his children and grandchildren. He loved the outdoors, camping, shooting, fishing, off-roading, and gold panning with his family and friends. Donald loved to travel with his family  to adventurous places. He was...

Eric Joseph Thompson

Eric Joseph Thompson

Jan 16, 2010

LOVE -- Eric didn?t know how not to love. His love was all encompassing, it extended from family and friends to animals and nature to art, poetry, and music. Eric?s favorite holiday was Christmas, he started shopping in October and did not forget anyone. He loved Christmas not because of what he received but because he loved buying and giving...

Rodney Rod Lee Cowin

Rodney Rod Lee Cowin

Jan 14, 2010

Rod died peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 14, 2010.  He was born July 11, 1943 in Oakland, California; the son of Raymond and Delores (Steinbach) Cowin.  Rod was 66 years old. For those who knew Rod, once you met him you never forgot him.  He had a passion for life and truly enjoyed talking to people, even if...

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