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Donald Edward Groulik

Donald Edward Groulik

Jan 24, 2021

Don Groulik, 86, of Mesa, AZ entered into eternal life on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Pleasant Living Residential Center in Mesa, AZ. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Prescott, AZ with Father Ralph Berg officiating.  A parish rosary will be recited at 10:30 AM, prior...

Lawrence James Lebeau

Lawrence James Lebeau

Jan 23, 2021

Lawrence (Larry) LeBeau, 76, died January 23, 2021, with his family by his side in Prescott, AZ.  He was born April 27, 1944, in Marshall MN to Zephire & Marie LeBeau and was 1 of 16 siblings. Larry met and married the love of his life Patt Wesley LeBeau in 1967.  They moved around the country and raised two children,...

Sarah Dean Shaw

Sarah Dean Shaw

Jan 22, 2021

Sarah "Dean" Shaw Dean left us peacefully to be in the arms of Jesus on Friday January 22, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Dean is preceded in death by her parents, George Culp and Sarah Gay, 3 brothers, Jack, Charles and Lee, 2 sisters, Jane and Dora. Dean is survived by her husband, Marvin Shaw, 3 children, Buck Short,...

Smsgt Ret. David L. Mittlestadt

Smsgt Ret. David L. Mittlestadt

Jan 22, 2021

David Mittlestadt left our world freed of pain, January 22nd, 2021.Little Davey as he was known was born August 10th, 1962 to Judith (White) and David P. Mittlestadt A book worm, a jock, a lover of all things nature, Dave was naturally welcoming to anything and everyone. As a boy he spent most his time reading about science and ‘splorin’’...

John R Billington

John R Billington

Jan 22, 2021

John Billington was born January 24, 1930 in Wabash, Indiana. He was the son of Mary Schuler Billington and Theodore Billington. John passed away January 22, 2021 in Prescott, Arizona. John grew up in Wabash, Indiana. He served in the Air Force and met his wife, Joyce in Texas. They had two sons, Mark and Clayton. They moved to Bagdad,...

Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson

Jan 22, 2021

Jimmie was born on April 25, 1929 in Prescott, Arizona. She married Albert “Babe” Johnson on April 25, 1946 and spent 58 years of marriage before Albert passed away in 2004. Jimmie’s best friend was a Singer sewing machine that she purchased for 0.00 in the early 1950’s. She loved to sew every day and never lost her love for...

Kenneth John Delmastro

Kenneth John Delmastro

Jan 21, 2021

Kenneth J. “Ken” Delmastro, 71, Prescott Valley, Arizona, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Thursday evening, on January 21, 2021. Ken was born December of 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Kathryn (Houillan) and Philip Delmastro. In addition to Ken’s parents, he is preceded by his siblings, Philip “Buddy” Delmastro, Phyllis Keil and Wayne Delmastro. Surviving are his wife Deborah,...

John Charles Byrne

John Charles Byrne

Jan 21, 2021

On January 21, 2021, John Charles Byrne, loving father and grandfather passed away at the age of 78 in Prescott, Arizona. John was born in Greenfield, Indiana. After studying at Indiana University, he served in the United States Air Force and went on to spend his career as a Captain with Delta Air Lines. John had a passion for music...

John Warren Paulsen

John Warren Paulsen

Jan 20, 2021

John Warren Paulsen, a longtime member of the Reserve forces of the United States, passed away on January 20, 2021, in Prescott, Arizona, at age 74 following an extended illness.He held a variety of command and staff positions during his 28-year-military career with the Army Reserve and Arizona’s Army National Guard, retiring as a lieutenant colonel. John taught history and...

Connie Lynne Stahl

Connie Lynne Stahl

Jan 18, 2021

Connie Lynne Stahl passed away January 18th after battling brain cancer for seven months. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her family.  Having grown up in Wichita, Kansas, Connie moved to Colorado as a ski instructor where she met her husband, Ed Stahl.  They moved to Prescott in 1987 and built custom homes in the Prescott area for 33...

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