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Glenn R Welshon

Glenn R Welshon

Oct 20, 2023

Glenn Raymond Welshon was born in Melrose Park, Illinois, on October 4, 1928. He entered eternal life on October 20, 2023. He was the son of the late Raymond and Esther Welshon.

Glenn was married to the love of his life, Mary (Weaver) Welshon for over 70 years and they had four children, Debra, Pamela, Scott (deceased) and Curt. Glenn and...

Anne Doneal Demars

Anne Doneal Demars

Oct 16, 2023

Anne Doneal DeMars, mother to Joanna (Austin) Nelson, passed away on October 16th, 2023 in Las Vegas after suffering two strokes. Her final moments were spent peacefully surrounded by family and close friends.Anne will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Anne's family asks that she be remembered for the joy she brought to others in life not the...

William Owen Gearhart

William Owen Gearhart

Oct 13, 2023

William “Bill” Owen Gearhart, 84, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2023, in Prescott, AZ surrounded by family. Bill was born in Clearfield, PA, to John William and Venetta Belle Gearhart. He was the fourth of seven children and was raised in Mesa, AZ in a large loving family.

Bill graduated from Mesa High School in Mesa, AZ in 1957 and...

Christine Elizabeth Russell

Christine Elizabeth Russell

Oct 8, 2023

Christine Elizabeth Russell, 53 years of age, from Cordes Lakes, Arizona, lost her life on October 8, 2023. She leaves behind her wife, the love of her life and soulmate, Chasity Russell, her four children, Gary (Aliza) Cassel, Eric (Jocelyn) Cassel, Jackee Rae (Anthony) Delseno and Justin Tedder. She also leaves behind nine grandchildren that she adored, her parents, John...

John Stewart Huff

John Stewart Huff

Oct 5, 2023

John Stewart Huff, 70, passed away on October 5, 2023 in Prescott, Arizona.

John was born on November 23, 1952 in Onawa, Iowa to Robert Huff and Ramona (Orr) Huff. John was raised in Whiting, Iowa and moved to Prescott with his mother in 1971. John worked as a Prescott Hotshot and fire lookout on Hyde Mountain, which was a job...

Doneta Mae Baca

Doneta Mae Baca

Oct 1, 2023

On October 1, 2023, Doneta Baca joined her sisters in heaven. She was 90 years old and had been married to Tito Baca for 71 years. A longtime Arizona resident, Doneta was well-loved by all who were lucky enough to know her. Doneta was the mother of four children, who blessed her with grandchildren and great grandchildren. She always made...

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