Obituaries

Apr 7, 2009

-Arnett passed away peacefully at her home in Prescott after a lengthy battle with cancer on April 7, 2009.  She was born October 25, 1946 in Los Angeles, California; the daughter of Thomas D. and Rosalie (Pie) Dannenbrink.  Rita was 62 years old.   Rita loved the many facets of the horse industry and served as the Chief Steward for the...

Apr 5, 2009

?Betty? Huff, 80, died Sunday April 5, 2009, at Kindred Hospital in Westminster, California. She was born November 16, 1928 in Panama, Iowa; the daughter of Eugene and Catherine Keane.   She met and married the love of her life, Jim Huff, on October 4, 1947. Betty was a homemaker who raised 11 children. When her children could take care of...

Apr 3, 2009

Thomas J Hanahan 74, devoted husband, father, Gramps, born in Chicago, IL, passed peacefully April 3, 2009 in his home surrounded by his family.  Tom always lived each day to the fullest, enjoying traveling, woodworking and carpentry, golfing, sailing, cooking (Brigidini?s and Irish Soda Bread were his specialty) and spending quality time with his family.   Tom is survived by his...

Apr 2, 2009

Neil Thomas Yannitelli passed away on April 2, 2009 at Hospice Family Care in Prescott, Arizona. He was born April 22, 1955 in Jonstown, PA; the son of Samuel L. & Elizabeth (Maloney) Yannitelli. Neil was 53 years old. Neil was a high school graduate. He worked as a Machinist for a private company making transmissions. Neil married his sweetheart...

Mar 31, 2009

Dale Grabe, 80, of Prescott, born July 8, 1928 in Globe Arizona passed away March 31, 2009 at YRMC surrounded by his loving family.  He dedicated his life to helping others and serving the Lord. Dale truly lived life to the fullest. He will be greatly missed by all those who were blessed to have known and loved him.   A...

Mar 30, 2009

Robert  Ray Raulston passed away on March 30, 2009 at Hospice Family Care in Prescott, Arizona. He was born July 6, 1939 in Rockwood, Tennesse; the son of Raymond James & Lona Rose (Delfrey) Raulston. Robert was 69 years old. Robert worked for the Bagdad Mines as a Mechanic for most of his life. He lived in Arizona for 42...

Mar 30, 2009

Paul Krey Schuette died March 30, 2009 at his home in Prescott. He was born July 28, 1950 in Phoenix, Arizona; the son of Howard & Edna (Odom) Schuette. Paul was 58 years old. Paul was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, were he served as the custodian. He was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus, he...

Mar 29, 2009

David Francis Beairsto died March 29, 2009 at Mountain View Care Center in Prescott, AZ. He was born June 12, 1928 in Middletown, NY, the son of Joseph and Mary (Neville) Beairsto. David was 80 years old. David is survived by his spouse, Irene (Martin) Beairsto, his 6 children, Cynthia, Stephen, Teresa, David, Sandra, and Lisa, his14 grandchildren, 7 siblings,...

Mar 29, 2009

Mar 27, 2009

Janet passed away at her home in Prescott March 27, 2009. She was born April 8, 1940 the daughter of Alfred Charles & Elsie Beatrice (Branin) Stippick Sr. Janet was 68 years old. Janet moved here from Florida 3 years ago. She wore many hats throughout her life and was proud to be a homemaker. She was a member of...

Mar 26, 2009

Richard (Dick) Stanton McCord, 80, died March 26 at the Bob Stump VA Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona after a long ballte wilth melanoma.   Dick was born August 20, 1928 in College Springs, IA., son of Leroy William and Eleanor (Stanton) McCord. Later, the family moved to Omaha NE and Dick began a professional career as a jazz drummer. While...

Mar 26, 2009

Veronica J. Effert, 72 passed away on March26,2009.  She was born on Dec. 15, 1936, in Menasha, Wisc.  She is survived by her husband, Harold; their five children:  Amy (Larry) Beckner of Scottsdale, Ariz.: Peter (Mardi) Effert of Mesa, Ariz.; Paula (William) McCormick of Sterling, Kansas; Nicholas Effert of Rancho Santa Marguerita, Calif.; and Joseph (Katie) Effert of Louisville, Kent.;...

Mar 26, 2009

James Anthony Quinlan died March 26, 2009 at his home in Prescott, AZ. He was born in Medford, Massachusetts on May 11, 1942, the son of James and Mildred Quinlan. James was 66 years old. James was a true son of Boston; he was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and the Boston Celtics. He had a love...

Mar 25, 2009

Robert Lee Browning passed away peacefully on March 25, 2009 at the Bob Stump VAMC in Prescott. He was born January 18, 1948. Robert was 62 yrears old. Robert moved to Prescott 2 years ago from Florida and made many close friends his short time in Yavapai County. He enjoyed nature and sitting around the campfire sharing cocktails with his...

Mar 25, 2009

Norman "Jerry" Wilson, died March 25, 2009 at the Bob Stump VA Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona. he was born March 31, 1948 in Santa Barbara, California, the son of Norman H. and Ruth (Camp) Wilson. Jerry was 60 years old. Jerry and Judy moved to Prescott 4 years ago from Santa Barbara. They own and operate Bucky's Coffee Shop...

Mar 23, 2009

Maxine Iona Dube died Monday, March 23, 2009 at her home in Prescott Valley, Arizona.  She was born February 4, 1932 in Shreveport, LA; the daughter of Selma Almond.  Maxine was 77 years old. Maxine was a member of the Prescott Valley Guild and CASA Senior Center.  She enjoyed painting, especially Arizona flowers and reading.  Maxine was most proud of...

Mar 19, 2009

Phyllis Arlene Koester, 83, died on March 19, 2009 at YRMC in Prescott, Arizona, She was born October 21, 1925 in Ridgeland, Illinois to George and Leola (Norvell) Althaus. She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Mesa and Shepherd of the Hills in Prescott. Her hobbies included watching baseball, camping and reading. Phyllis was most proud of...

Mar 19, 2009

Enoch passed away peacefully on March 19, 2009. Enoch and his wife, Shirley, moved to Prescott from San Diego five years ago. He was born in Canton, Mississippi, and joined the Navy in 1960. While stationed in San Diego he met his wife of 45 years in San Diego. After leaving the Navy he worked for Safeway Stores, becoming a...

Mar 19, 2009

Katherine H. Chapman, born November 30, 1923, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away March 19, 2009, at the age of 85 in Prescott, Arizona.  Katherine was born to Arthur and Beatrice Chapman in Wisconsin, and moved east to New Jersey when her father's career led him to New York City. Katherine graduated from Mt. Vernon Seminary in Washington, D.C. She raised...

Mar 16, 2009

Kim, 81, passed away March 16, 2009, at Hospice Family Care in Prescott, Arizona. She was born February 15, 1928, in Wickenburg, Arizona, the daughter of Jim and Bessie Cameron. Kim left this world a better place by sharing her loving heart with everyone she knew. She found great joy in her love of our Lord, her gardens, cooking, quilting...