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Eleanor G. Abell-Johnson

Eleanor G. Abell-Johnson

Nov 15, 2005

Eleanor Grace Abell-Johnson died November 14, 2005 at Las Fuentes Resort. She was born November 18, 1916 in Chicago, Illinois; the daughter of William H. and Grace M. (Parkes) Bender. Eleanor would have celebrated her 89th birthday, Friday.   Eleanor was a very gifted and active woman;  her creative and artistic side was as an accomplished classical pianist; an  artist working...

Michael Louis Dragone

Michael Louis Dragone

Nov 15, 2005

Micahel L. Dragone of Chino Valley, died November 15,2005 with his loving family at his side. He was born January 4, 1956 in Manhattan, New York; the son of Michael E. and Carmela (Fruggio) Dragone. Mike was 49 years old.   Michael had been a truck driver for Hansson Enterprises for 20 years before his illness. He could spend hours on...

Mary Louise Parra

Mary Louise Parra

Nov 10, 2005

Mary Louise Parra went home to the Lord the morning of November 10, 2005 surrounded by her loving family in her home in Prescott. Arizona. She was born July 1, 1923 in Winkelman, Arizona the daughter of Joseph H. and Drimentria (Felix) Miles. Mary was 82 years old.   She married the love of her life Arthur in 1946; he preceded...

Jack Ray Hill

Jack Ray Hill

Nov 10, 2005

Jack Ray Hill died on Thursday, November 10, 2005 in Prescott Valley, Arizona. He was born on February 5, 1918 in Lincoln, Nebraska.  Jack married Frances Hubbs on July 30, 1949 and they had two daughters, Jacalyn and Barbara.  He worked for Goodyear as a manager before retiring and moving to Arizona.  Jack and Frances moved to Yavapai County in...

June Mitchell

June Mitchell

Nov 10, 2005

June Mitchell, 73, of Chino Valley, passed away 11-10-2005 after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Bridgeport, Ct. on May 15, 1932 to Dutch immigrants. She moved to Phoenix, Az. in the 1940's. There she met and married the love of her life Victor Mitchell who preceded her in death 4yrs. ago. Besides being a loving mother...

Bass Vincent Cole

Bass Vincent Cole

Nov 9, 2005

Vincent died November 9, 2005 at the Arizona Pioneers' Home. He was born November 10, 1918 in Norfork, Virginia; the son of Bass Columbus and Minnie Lee (Plumbley) Cole. Vincent died just the day before his 87th birthday. Vincent had lived in Arizona 53 years. He had been an Arizona Ranger in his younger days. He enjoyed  time astride his...

Richard Francis Peterson

Richard Francis Peterson

Nov 8, 2005

Dick served in the U.S. Naval Air Force in WW11. After military service he graduated from DePaul University College of Law and practiced in Chicago. He was co-founder, general partner of the law firm Peterson, Bogucki, Bickley and Beck which subsequently became Richard F. Peterson & Associates, Ltd. He was co-founder, general counsel and vice president of Holding Corp. of...

Alta Lorene Dupire

Alta Lorene Dupire

Nov 6, 2005

Alta  Dupire died on Sunday, November 6, 2005 in Prescott Valley, Arizona. She was born on September 21, 1936 in Griffithville, Arkansas, the daughter of William and Lola (Bogan) Feather. My Grams, she lived to infuriate and make you think. She loved to shop.  She had class and beauty.  She was funny and sweet.  She could be Dr. Jeckle and...

Nancy Marie Cross

Nancy Marie Cross

Nov 5, 2005

Nancy Marie Cross, died Saturday, November 5, 2005 in Prescott Valley, Arizona.  She was born on December 27, 1920 in Cortland, New York, the daughter of Lester and Lillian (Mahaney) Cross.  Nancy retired from California as a teacher and moved to the Prescott area in May of 2001.  She loved teaching, traveling, art and music.  Nancy was especially proud to...

James Jason Bullard

James Jason Bullard

Nov 5, 2005

James Jason Bullard, age 79 of Mesa died Saturday November 5, 2005 in Mesa. He was born November 13, 1925, the son of Charles Jason and Mable Irene (Criswell) Bullard in Fairview, Oklahoma.   James was a very active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; he served as 2nd Counselor for the 21st Ward in Phoenix...

Janet Joan Messerschmitt

Janet Joan Messerschmitt

Nov 1, 2005

Janet Messerschmitt died November 1, 2005 in Prescott, Arizona. She was born July 29, 1934 in Elizabeth, Colorado; the daughter of Emil and Gladys (Mason) Bostrom. Janet was 71 years old.   Janet?s life experiences ranged from employment with  Federal Bureau of Investigation to owning and operating her own a bookstore.  Her most important job in her estimation was raising and...

Alvin Norbert Schornack

Alvin Norbert Schornack

Nov 1, 2005

Alvin Norbert Schornack, age 68 of Prescott passed away Tuesday November 1, 2005 in the VA medical Cemter, Prescott. Alvin was born May 10, 1937 the son of Norbert and Barbara (Waldorf) Schornach in Detroit Lakes, MN. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Alvin was a member of the Kiwanis Club, Work of Life Assembly of God and a VA...

Carol Marie O'Beirne

Carol Marie O'Beirne

Oct 30, 2005

Carol Marie O'Beirne, 87 passed away on October 30, 2005 in Prescott, Arizona of natural causes.  She was born on January 23, 1918 in Marquette, Michigan to Ernest Henderson and Edna Williamson-Henderson.  Carol was a member of the Prescott United Methodist Church.  She also was a member of P.E.O. Sisters of Phoenix for serveral years.  Carol was a gifted artist. ...

Wallace Irwin Nispel

Wallace Irwin Nispel

Oct 29, 2005

Wallace Irwin Nispel, 78, of Prescott, died Tuesday, September 29, 2005.  He was born September 24, 1927 in Ely, Nevada. Wally grew up in Hollywood, graduated from Fairfax High School and attended Occidental College for two years. He transferred to UCLA, graduating with a BS in Marketing in June of 1953. Wally served as president for one year for the...

Marie B. Shultz

Marie B. Shultz

Oct 27, 2005

Marie was born July 25, 1920, the daughter of Sylvester Sephenson and Bernice (Wilson) Courtney in Zanesville, Ohio. She would marry Wilfred Shultz on November 22, 1939. Marie moved from Fredericktown, OH to Camp Verde, AZ in May of 1976. In December of 1976 she moved to Prescott Valley. She had worked for the Shadow Mountain Mini Storage as the...

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

Oct 25, 2005

Earl Edward ?Ed? Harris, age 73, of Prescott passed away October 25, 2005.  Ed was born on November 15, 1931 in West Burlington, Iowa son of Earl and Anna Harris.             After receiving his B.A. from the University of Northern Iowa and his M.A. from the University of Minnesota Ed married his high school sweetheart, Evonne L. Meier on May 29th,...

William Lee Sumner

William Lee Sumner

Oct 25, 2005

William Lee Sumner, age 87 of Prescott died Tuesday October 25, 2005 in the New Horizon Adult Care Center, Prescott Valley. William was born July 19, 1918 the son of John Franklin and Mary Ruth (Andersen) Sumner in Breckenridge, TX. He began his career with the Santa Fe Railroad as a brakeman and reitred as the yardmaster of the Sante...

Gregory Paul Eschler

Gregory Paul Eschler

Oct 23, 2005

Greg served his country in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharges. The American flag was such a patriotic symbol to him that he had it tattoo?d on his arn, and asked his wife to get the same one on her ankle.   Greg loved to have family and friends over so he could have a bar-b-que and he...

Leatha Margaret Nees

Leatha Margaret Nees

Oct 19, 2005

Leatha Margaret Nees died Wednesday, October 19, 2005 in Mayer, Arizona.  She was 84 years old. Leatha was born December 21, 1920 in Beaver Dam Lake, Indiana; the daughter of Ivan and Amanda (Rupley) Warren.  Leatha worked in the Pharmaceutical industry and after retiring, she moved to Yavaypai County in 1998.  Leatha is survived by her daughters; Linda Griffis of...

Joseph Henry Rogers

Joseph Henry Rogers

Oct 18, 2005

Joseph Henry Rogers, age 82, of Prescott passed away Oct. 18. 2005. Joseph was born on September 17, 1923, the son of Alvina and William Rogers in Brooklyn, NY. At the young age of 17, he volunteered for the Navy in WWII. He was stationed in Atu, Alaska, where he became crew chief of a PV 1 Ventura bomber. He...

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