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.
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
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
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
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
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
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;...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. ...