Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Lewis A. Irwin
Oct 23, 2010
Lewis Arthur Irwin, 84, of Black Canyon City, AZ passed away October 23, 2010 at home. Mr. Irwin was born October 16, 1926, the son of John E. Irwin and Della Fern Finch Irwin in Muscatine, IA. He spent his growing up years on a farm near Joy, IL where he graduated from high school in 1945. He joined the...
Edith K. Link
Oct 22, 2010
Edith Katherine Link of Cottonwood passed away on October 22, 2010. She was born in Covington, Kentucky in 1907, the daughter of Frank and Ida (Kalker) Boerger. The family moved to Arizona in 1923. Edith married Louis John Link in 1931, her husband of 54 years. She was a loving caring wife, mother and grandmother. She was predeceased by her...
Walter H. Martinez
Oct 21, 2010
Walter H. Martinez, 70 of Sedona, passed away October 21, 2010 in Cottonwood. He was born on June 19, 1940 to Martin and Rosa (Hernandez) Martinez. Walter worked for Crown Zellerbach and Gilroy Foods in California. He attended Canyon Trails Church in Sedona. Walter enjoyed gardening and attending his grandchildren\u0027s sports events. He was a good man and was loved...
Keith A. Hanson
Oct 17, 2010
Keith A. Hanson, 48 of Cottonwood, passed away on October 17, 2010. He was born on May 8, 1962 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Keith worked for Dennys for 6 years as a district leader. He was also a head pyrotechnic. Keith enjoyed flying, Swat Magazine, remote control airplanes, gold panning, jewelry making, hang gliding and dancing. Keith is survived...
Caroline Abbott
Oct 16, 2010
Carol "Caroline" Abbott, 68, of Cottonwood died Saturday, October 16, 2010 She was born January 25, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Paul L. and Louise E. (Welsh) Schneider. She worked in clerical, as a beauty consultant, dental assistant, office manager, masseuse and as a diet consultant. Mrs. Abbott was preceded in deah by her mother, Louise and a...
Katherine Gaughan
Oct 14, 2010
Katherine J. Gaughan, 70, of Clarkdale, Arizona died October 14, 2010. She was born April 17, 1940 in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of Lawrence A. and Catherine Huppenthal. She was a graduate of St. Joseph School. She worked at the American Trust and Savings Bank in Whiting, Indiana. Mrs. Gaughan was a member of the Whiting Emblem Club, the Camp...
Daniel D. Tapija
Oct 14, 2010
Daniel David Tapija Sr., 71 of Clarkdale, passed away October 14, 2010. He was born on February 8, 1939 in Valentine, AZ to Grant Lewis Tapija, Sr. and Fanny (Quesada) Tapija. Daniel attended Peach Springs Day School for 8 years and was a graduate of Seligman High School. He was in the Navy from 1957 to 1962. He also worked...
Rachel Hood
Oct 7, 2010
Rachel Hood, 44, passed away on October 7, 2010 in Harrisburg, PA. She was born on April 12, 1966 to Kenneth and Virginia Hood in Ajo, AZ. Rachel attended Ajo Elementry from Kindergarten to Eighth Grade. She enjoyed dancing. Rachel is survived by sons Stoney Hood, Nicolas Englebright; daughters Monique Nevela and Jessica Hood and brother Dale Hood Sr. A...
Mary Louise Rhodus
Oct 4, 2010
Mary Louise "Stevee" Rhodus of Sedona passed away Monday, October 4, 2010. She was born on December 9, 1922 in Lancaster, Ohio to George and Mildred Sherrick Westhoven. Mary worked as a clinical laboratory director and owner. She established the "N. Wayne \u0026 Mary Louise Rhodus Endowment Fund" at Ohio State University College of Mathematics \u0026 Physical Sciences. Mary did...
Marion D. Stunger
Oct 4, 2010
Marion D. Stunger, 89, of Cottonwood died October 4, 2010. She was born April 23, 1921 in Linden, New Jersey, the daughter of Michael and Josephine Seneck. She attended Linden Public Schools. Mrs. Stunger worked as a "Rosie the Riveter" for General Motors on the "Hellcat" F-4 fighter planes. She worked as a cosmetologist and owned a Liquor-deli in Winfield,...
Claven B Larson
Oct 2, 2010
Claven B. Larson, 92, of Cottonwood died August 14, 1918 in Muskegon, Michigan, the son of Bernheardt M. and Grace G. Larson. He was a retired minister and a member of the Assembly of God Church and especially enjoyed bible studies. He leaves his wife Wanda F. Larson; sons Claven C. Larson of Tacna, Arizona, Benjamin J. Larson of (Geraldine...
Irene Louise Bilas
Sep 29, 2010
Irene Louise Bilas, 46, of Cornville died September 26, 2010. She was born in California February 22, 1964, the daughter of Garrah Smith and Linda McCorkle. She was a graduate of Bonanza High School. She enjoyed camping and cooking. Her father Garrah Smith preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Jerry Bilas; four beautiful...
Tilda M. McComas
Sep 27, 2010
Tilda Marie Babb McComas, 76, of Cottonwood died September 27, 2010. She was born October 5, 1933 in Park Rapids, Minnesota, the daughter of Joseph and Hilma Hughes. She attended Country School and Park Rapids High School. Mrs. McComas was a member of the Old Time Fiddlers and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She will be remembered as...
Dorothy Culp Arnold
Sep 21, 2010
Dorothy Culp Arnold, 86, of Cottonwood died September 21, 2010. She was born August 15, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Peter and Carla Ehrhardt. She had worked as a secretary in the San Gabriel Schools in California, retiring in 1986. Her parents preceded her in death. She leaves her husband of 28 years, Eddy Arnold. A visitation will...
Gretchen Klootwyk
Sep 20, 2010
Gretchen Klootwyk, 82, of Cottonwood died September 20. She was born April 7, 1928 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of Bascum and Ted (Richmond) Umberger. She was a graduate of Newton, Iowa schools. Mrs. Klotwyk leaves her husband of 63 years, Max; two sons Norm and Dave, both of Arizona; two daughters Linda Allison (Vern) of Texas and Chris Siebold...
Enoch Nelson
Sep 19, 2010
Enoch "Arden" Nelson, 76, of Cottonwood died Sunday, September 19, 2010. He was born October 11, 1933 in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, the daughter of Robert Lee Nelson and Eunice Nelson. He was a graduate of of Jackson schools and Grace Court schools in Phoenix and Phoenix Union High School. Mr. Nelson served his country in the Army during the Korean war....
Chester M. Rau
Sep 16, 2010
Chester M. Rau, 81 of Cottonwood , passed away on September 16. He was born on March 31, 1929 in Hartford , Connecticut to Frank and Rose Rau. Chester attended Rockville High School in Vernon , Connecticut . He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, gardening, cooking and the Phoenix Suns. He also attended Calvary Chapel in Cottonwood . His faith in...
Dana E. Lingenfelder
Sep 15, 2010
Dana E. Lingenfelder, 40, of Rimrock died September 15, 2010. She was born May 13, 1970 in Phoenix, the daughter of Julius A. Lingenfelder and Shelagh C. Stilwell. She was a graduate of Cactus High School. Dana worked for Tender Hearts Home Care. Dana\u0027s spirited and amazing individuality touched many and will be forever missed! Dana leaves five beautiful children:...
Jennifer N. Norris
Sep 14, 2010
Jennifer N. Norris, 23, of Cottonwood died Sunday, September 12, 2010. She was born April 19, 1987 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Kerry McDaniels and Barbara Ann Norris. He was a graduate of Mingus Union High School. She worked at Beall\u0027s. She enjoyed the outdoors, exercising and staying healthy. Jennifer is gone from our lives but not from our...
Margaret Richards
Sep 14, 2010
Margaret (Peggy) Richards, 87, of Cornville died September 14. She was born March 3, 1923 in Sydney, Australia, the daughter of William Leonard Turner and Mary Ann McGee Turner. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and wife. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Richards, a daughter Diana Nemeth and a son Michael Richards Sh is survived...
