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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...

Frank Charles Canerdy

Frank Charles Canerdy

Jan 11, 2010

Frank Charles Canerdy died Monday, January 11, 2010 at Las Fuentes Care Center in Prescott, Arizona.  He was born March 29, 1928 in Montpelier, Vermont; the son of Charles and Edna Canerdy.  Frank was 81 years old. Frank was a member of the VFW and enjoyed camping and fishing.  He was especially proud of his family, friends and his service...

Louis A Graveline Sr

Louis A Graveline Sr

Jan 9, 2010

Lou is survived by his loving and caring wife Jeanette of 31 years.  Children:   Vickie (Scott) Allen of East Windsor, CT   Jody (James) OKeefe of Enfield, CT   Louie (Amanda) Graveline of Prescott Valley, AZ   Kari (Matthew) Kalender of Prescott Valley, AZ  Grandchildren:   Kenneth, Anthony, Autumn, Eloise, and Matthew  Sisters and Brother:   Linda (Erv) Roberts of Prescott Valley, AZ   Tricia Graveline...

Suzanne Lange Schmelter

Suzanne Lange Schmelter

Jan 6, 2010

Suzanne L. Schmelter   Suzanne L. Schmelter, esq.,64, passed away peacefully in her home in Prescott on  Wednesday, January 6, 2010.  She was born in Bloomington, Illinois on October 28, 1945 to David and Alice Lange.  When she was 2 years old, her family moved to Prescott.   Suzanne was a wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family very much.  She...

Nancy Rees Brown

Nancy Rees Brown

Jan 4, 2010

NANCY REES BROWN February 6, 1949 ? January 4, 2010 Surrounded by the deep love of her friends and family in her home in Prescott, AZ, Nancy Rees Brown, 60, left her body behind and began the next part of her spiritual journey on January 4, 2010. During a 4.5 year struggle with Carcinoid Cancer, Nancy displayed her grace in...

Henry Thomas Luksich

Henry Thomas Luksich

Jan 2, 2010

Tom is survived by his loving and caring wife of 61 years, Josephine of Prescott, Arizona  Sons:   Tom Luksich of Prescott, Arizona   Michael & Kathy Luksich of Alpine, Wyoming   Grandchildren:   Anna, Christina, Lisa, Mischa, and Dominic   Great Grandchildren:   Clare, Lucy, and Riley   Tom loved working in wood creating items for his family and friends, he enjoyed camping and jumped at...

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