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Patrick O'Donnell

Patrick O'Donnell

Jan 6, 2006

Patrick "Chip" died Friday January 6, 2006 in Prescott Valley, Arizona. He was born October 11, 1947 in Urbana, Illinois; the son of John Patrick and Vera Mae (Creager) O?Donnell.  Chip was 58 years old. Chip is survived by his loving wife, Terry; His step-children Annette Clark & Anthony Clement; Granddaughter, Kelsey Clark and his brothers, Paul & Phil Coultas,...

Joseph Michael Lensink

Joseph Michael Lensink

Jan 5, 2006

In memory of a loving father, brother, uncle, husband and friend. He will always be remembered as a loving, generous, straight forward man with a great sense of humor. Joseph Michael ?Joe? Lensink, 65, died Thursday January 5, 2006. Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in August 2004, he accepted what life had dealt him and determined to live the rest of...

Claudett Joann Downey

Claudett Joann Downey

Jan 4, 2006

Claudette JoAnn Downey   Claudett JoAnn Downey went home to be with our Lord on January 4th, 2006.  Praise be to Jesus!   Beloved daughter of J.D. Rogers and Claudie (Black) Rogers, born in Pear Valley, Texas on the 2nd of November, 1932.  Whether in Texas, California, or Arizona, JoAnn enjoyed a rich happiness by bestowing timeless memories and embracing warm hugs. ...

Patricia Kathryn Sinanovic

Patricia Kathryn Sinanovic

Jan 3, 2006

Patricia Kathyrn Sinanovic Patricia has gone home to be with the Lord, and to have a reunioun with her mother, father and brother. Patricia was born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa. She left Iowa at an early age and spent her adult life in Arizona. She moved to Tucson in 1953 and to Phoenix in 1955. She moved to...

Logan T. Casto

Logan T. Casto

Jan 1, 2006

Logan enjoyed good movies, music, family and friends. He was most proud of his individuality. Logan is survived by his parents, Robert and Dani Casto of Santa Fe, NM; one brother, Micahel Casto (Andrea) of Joseph City, AZ; two sisters, Hazey Forkner (Matthew) of Queen Creek, AZ and Shaina Bray (Corey) of Prescott, AZ and six nieces and nephews, Jordan,...

Mary Angeline Scaglione

Mary Angeline Scaglione

Dec 29, 2005

Mary Angeline Scaglione, 86, died Thursday, December 29, 2005 at Pinecrest Care Center in Prescott, Arizona. She was born August 21, 1919 in Girard, Ohio; the daughter of Ralph and Caroline (Farina) Catone. Mary was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Ladies Auxiliary  of the Moose. She enjoyed bowling, cooking Italian food, taking care of her grandchildren...

Francis Marion Wildman

Francis Marion Wildman

Dec 26, 2005

Francis Marion Wildman III 1921~2005 ?Mr. Timeline? Fran was born December 12, 1921 in Prescott, AZ to Glenn Wildman and Jane (Sleeper) Wildman.  Fran moved to Tucson in 1924 where he lived while his father obtained an engineering degree from Univ. of AZ.  In 1927 he moved to Redwood City, CA.  He graduated from Sequoia Union High School where he...

Troy Lee Burgess

Troy Lee Burgess

Dec 20, 2005

Troy Lee Burgess was born June 22nd, 1969, at Fitzsimons Army Hospital in Aurora, CO, the brother of Tammy Lee Burgess. A year and eight days later, he became the older brother of Terrence Douglas Burgess. Soon after Terre?s birth, the family moved from the Denver, CO. area to Missoula, MT, where they lived until moving to Fort Belvoir, VA....

Donald Ross

Donald Ross

Dec 16, 2005

Donald Fay "Punkie" Ross Donald Fay Ross, known by family and friends as Punkie, passed away Friday, December 16, 2005, at the age of 90. The eldest of four siblings, he was born April 18, 1915 in Plainview, Minnesota to Fay and Mabel Ross. As a boy, he moved with his family to Faribault, Minnesota, where he grew up and...

Frieda Gill Gromer

Frieda Gill Gromer

Dec 14, 2005

Frieda leaves behind an abundance of friends and family who loved her and a multitude of priceless memories. She was proudest of her children, Gary and Ellen. She attended schools in Phoenix, Mayer and Prescott, graduating from Prescott High School in 1945. She enjoyed looking for Indian ruins. She is survived by her son, Gary Gromer (Dagny) of Prescott and...

Jonnie Jeanette Fritz

Jonnie Jeanette Fritz

Dec 14, 2005

Jonnie J. Fritz, 80, died Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott. She was born March 10, 1925 in Ada, Oklahoma; the daughter of Harold and Maude (Perryman) Cunningham.   Jonnie cared for anyone who needed help. Her love for life was her guiding light which has shown on anyone needing help. Jonnie dearly loved her husband...

Eulalia Gomez

Eulalia Gomez

Dec 9, 2005

Eulalia is survived by her children and their spouses; Rogelio and Lucero Gomez of Torreon Coah, Mexico, Juan and Irma Vielma of Prescott Valley, AZ, Maria and Baltazar Campos of Prescott Valley, AZ, Norberto and Irma Lopez of Prescott Valley, AZ, Alfredo and Victoria Gomez of Prescott Valley, AZ and Pablo and Yosely Gomez of Prescott Valley, AZ. She is...

Maryan Sandy James

Maryan Sandy James

Dec 3, 2005

Maryan was born to Ronald Jacobs and Thelma Luiten Varkevisser.  Maryan worked as a single mother and raised two beautiful children Arthur and Stacy.  She worked and devoted herself to her career as a Registered Nurse.  Her accomplishments include graduating from NYU-1963 in Business Administration, Phoenix College-1977 AA Degree in Nursing, NAU-1998  BSN w/honors, NAU Master Program 1999.  She was...

Wallace Irving Hunter

Wallace Irving Hunter

Dec 1, 2005

Wally moved to Phoenix in 1931. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy June 19, 1941.  He was assigned aboard the U.S.S. Portland Cruiser stationed at Pearl Harbor (the Portland along with a convoy left Pearl Harbor several days before December 7th).  After participating in several major sea battles, (including the Coral Sea and Midway battles) the U.S.S. Portland was hit...

Richard Frederick Vollmer Jr.

Richard Frederick Vollmer Jr.

Nov 29, 2005

Richard F. Vollmer Jr. ?Dick?, died November  29, 2005 at his home in Prescott. He was born January 10, 1941 in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of Richard F.  and Virgina M. (O?Brien) Vollmer. Dick was 64 years old. Dick had been a resident of Arizona for fifty years. He graduated from Arizona State University.  He was a member of the  ...

Volney Douglas Matheny

Volney Douglas Matheny

Nov 27, 2005

Volney Douglas Matheny age 83 of Prescott died Sunday November 27, 2005 in the Willow Wind Residence in Prescott. Doug was born the son of Thomas and Pauline (Miller) Matheny on January 25, 1922 in Mill Valley, CA. He was U.S. Air Force Veteran having served in World War II. Doug was a member of St. Paul?s Episcopal Church. He...

Ed Martinez

Ed Martinez

Nov 25, 2005

Edward "Ed" Martinez, died Friday, November 25, 2005 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona. He was born November 28, 1925 in Pasadena, California; the son of Jesus and Pauline (Castro) Martinez. Ed was 79 years old. Ed is also survived by his brothers and sister-in-law:   Dick & Susan Martinez   Don Martinez and   Marty Martinez  Sister:   Marie Warner   Grandchildren: ...

Eugenia Thompson Lesage

Eugenia Thompson Lesage

Nov 19, 2005

Eugenia Thompson Lesage, age 87 died Saturday November 19, 2005 in the VA Mediacal Center. Eugenia was born February 1, 1918 the daughter of Bailey and Jennie Blagg (Smitley) Thompson in Fairmont, West Virginia.She was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, where she had served as the director of the church choir, she also directed the Verde Valley...

Milton Russell Lewis

Milton Russell Lewis

Nov 19, 2005

Milton was born April 19, 1930 the son of Milton and Bertha (Pfitzenmeyer) Lewis in Linden, New Jersey. He was a US Navy Veteran. Milton married the former Dianne Clarke on December 23, 1984. He enjoyed purchasing, repairing and re-selling cars, he also enjoyed museums.                                                                                        Milton is lovingly survived by his wife, Dianne; his children Linda  (Stan) Collins and Karen...

Delma Eugene Guthrie

Delma Eugene Guthrie

Nov 15, 2005

Delma was a U.S. Navy Veteran having served on the USS Fletcher. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 40 of Chino Valley. He enjoyed camping, golfing, playing cards and spending time with his family. He was most proud of his family and his 3 chick-a-dees. Delma is lovingly survived by his wife of 52 years, Beverly;...

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