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Bill Gene Schrader

Bill Gene Schrader

Mar 8, 2022

Bill G. Schrader of Prescott Valley, age 86, passed away Tuesday March 8, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. He was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri January 7, 1936. Bill joined the Army serving in Frankfurt in 1956 & 1957. He met the love of his life, Betty Hoffman, while clerking at Kroger’s. He graduated from Washington...

James David Ellis

James David Ellis

Mar 4, 2022

James “Jim” David Ellis, 85, of Prescott Valley passed away at home surrounded by family on April 4, 2022. James was born in Yale, Oklahoma to Lewis and Opal Ellis on July 15, 1936. Stories from his childhood include working in his family’s restaurant, although dishes and peeling potatoes weren’t his favorite jobs. After enjoying football, basketball, and baseball in...

Patsy Jean Hopson

Patsy Jean Hopson

Mar 4, 2022

Patsy ‘Jean’ Hopson – 80, born 3/17/41 in Blythe, CA., passed 3/4/22 in Cordes Lakes, AZ.. Jean is survived by her 2 sons: David & Scott, Brother George, Daughter-in-law Laura, Granddaughter Morgann, her Nephew Tao and her dog Noelle. We are deeply sadden and heartbroken, but know time will heal our hearts. Her memory and spirit will be with us...

Karl Frederick Kaub

Karl Frederick Kaub

Mar 3, 2022

Karl Frederick Kaub engineer, musician, classic toy train enthusiast, collector and a 20-year resident of Prescott died March 3rd at the age of 92. A native of Evansville, Indiana Mr. Kaub graduated from Reitz High School and later graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. He served in the United States Air Force...

Richard Briningstool

Richard Briningstool

Mar 2, 2022

Rev. Richard Briningstool, 91. Of Prescott Valley, AZ went to be with his Lord, and Savior in Heaven on March 2, 2022. He was born in Jackson, MI on July 15, 1930 to J.O. and Beulah Briningstool. He received a Bronze Star Medal for his service in the Army, during the Korean War, as a Demolition Specialist, and later a...

John Perry Larson

John Perry Larson

Feb 23, 2022

John P. Larson, 67, was born December 17, 1954 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to parents Frank Schaeffer and Adeline “Pat” Emily (Wirtzfeld) Schaeffer. He died February 23, 2022, at the VA Hospital in Prescott, Arizona. John received his GED diploma from Moorhead Technical College in 1975. This same year, he entered the United States Navy and spent time in California...

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