Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Cheryl Elaine Sandlin
Jul 26, 2009
"My Dear Sister" Remembering my beloved sister, who is now deceased, today, on her birthday. Thank you for teaching me about Christ, and life! On my pillow, as I lay, Remembering you, on your birthday, I have sweet memories in my mind Sweet memories of you, one of a kind. Yes, I still see you standing there, Your bright brown...
Debra A. Sias
Jul 26, 2009
Debra A. Sias, 58 of Cornville, passed away July 26, 2009 at home. She was born April 29, 1951 in Lubbock, Texas to Guy and Doraine Lee. Debra worked in home health care and loved spending time with her animals and gardening. Debra is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving companion of 20 years,...
Gerald D. Walburn
Jul 23, 2009
Gerald D. (Wally) Walburn, 84, of Cottonwood, AZ passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2009. He was born in Salina, KS on July 18, 1925 to Paul V. and Mina E. (Holman) Walburn. He grew up and was educated in Kansas and he later served in the United States Marine Corp. After his time in the service, he resided in...
Erma May Parker
Jul 22, 2009
Erma May Parker, 91, of Cornville died July 22, 2009 at her home. She was born October 21, 1917 in Cahone, Colorado, the daughter of Calvin and Mary (Ogden) Fink. She graduated from Huntington Park High School in Huntington Park, California. Mrs. Parker worked for the Flagstaff Housing Authority. She was a past president of the American Legion Auxiliary, a...
Antonio R. Frasquillo
Jul 21, 2009
Antonio R. Frasquillo, 68, of Camp Verde died July 21. He was born December 3, 1940 in Bacuachi , Sonora , Mexico , the son of Policarpo and Herminia (Fimbres) Frasquillo. He was a heavy equipment operator who retired in June 2006. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local 428. He is remembered as a great husband, great provider,...
Owen S. Holtan
Jul 19, 2009
Owen S. Holtan, 94, of Cottonwood died September 22. He was born July 19, 1915 in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the son of Henry and Ingebar Christina (Emma) Monson Holtan. He attended Stoughton High School and was a graduate of University of Wisconsin where he received his Bachelors degree. His career was an electrical engineer in aerospace, working in design and testing...
Ralph Singleton
Jul 16, 2009
Ralph Singleton, 93, of Sedona died July 16 at his home. He was born January 13, 1916 in Duluth, Minnesota, the son of Secord and Helen Singleton. He served his country in the Navy during World War II. Mr. Singleton retired from his own electrical repair business in California in 1981. He was a life member of the Lions Club,...
Martin Schillinger
Jul 15, 2009
Martin Schillinger, 75, of Cottonwood died July 15. He was born September 9, 1933 in Darby, Pennsylvania, the son of Martin J. and Lillian (Steulet) Schillinger. He was a graduate of Darby High School. Mr. Schillinger worked for Reading Railroad and later for PECO-Pennsylvania Electric Company. His hobbies included trains, fishing, hunting and boating. His parents preceded him in death....
Elsa Sack Howard
Jul 14, 2009
Elsa Sack Howard, 89, of Cottonwood died July 14. She was born April 7, 1920 in Bremen, Germany, the daughter of Heinrich and Frieda (Fricke) Papenhausen. Mrs. Howard served the United States Government as an interpreter for the Army. She worked for a jewelry store in Sedona. She had a love of animals, reading, traveling and caring for others. She...
Virginia Camerer
Jul 12, 2009
Virgina Camerer, 84, of Cottonwood died July 12 in her home. She was born July 28, 1924 in Davenport , Iowa , the daughter of Harry and Thelma Beck. She was a graduate of Davenport High School in 1942. She worked for Lockheed Aircraft. She came to Cottonwood in 1972 to start a new life with her two sons Chuck...
Lewis Tuffy Fuller
Jul 11, 2009
Lewis "Tuffy" Fuller, 89, of Cottonwood passed away on July 11, 2009. He was born in Clinton County , Ohio on November 15, 1919. Tuffy is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ruth Esther; son Bob (Rita) of Mesa, son Tom of Scottsdale, daughter Joy (Cliff) of Clarkdale, grandchildren and sister Genevieve (George) of Portland, Oregon. Funeral services will...
Linda L. Nichols
Jul 8, 2009
Linda L. Nichols, 66, of Cornville died July 8. She was born September 1, 1942 in Caldwell, Kansas, the daughter of Julian and Thelma Jackson. She attended Mayfield, Kansas schools. Mrs. Nichols was a tireless volunteer for the retired racing greyhounds. She enjoyed gardening, and her beloved greyhounds Scooter, Sadie, Jiggs and Rascal and also her cat Chloe. She is...
Edward F. Lippart, Jr.
Jul 5, 2009
Edward F. Lippart, Jr., 67, of Cottonwood died July 5. He was born October 31, 1941 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, the son of Edward and Maye Ruth (Irwin) Lippart. He served his country in the Army as a Green Beret. He worked as a technician on gaming machines. Mr. Lippart enjoyed a collection of classic cars. He leaves two brothers, Harry...
Barbara Jean Kermeen
Jul 5, 2009
Barbara Jean Phillips Kermeen, 40, of Rimrock died July 5. She was born April 22, 1969 in Prescott, the daughter of Gus and Charlsa Phillips. She attended schools in Beaver Creek, Pine and Payson and was a graduate of Payson High School and had an accounting degree. She worked at Wal-Mart and also as a care giver in assisted care...
Bernice M. Hinds
Jul 2, 2009
Bernice Mable Hinds, 88, of Cottonwood died July 2. She was born March 24, 1921 in Johnston City, Illinois, the daughter of Daniel Earl McGiness and Edith McGee McGinnis. She attended schools in New York City and Denver. She served her country during World War II by working as a "Rosie the Riveter" at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in...
Frank Baiamonte
Jul 2, 2009
Frank Baiamonte, 46, of Camp Verde died July2. He was born May 26, 1963 in Trenton, New Jersey, the son of Frank and Margaret Baiamonte. He was a graduate of Northern Burlington schools and was a graduate of Engine City Tech Diesel. He was self employed with his business Destination Unknown Mobile Mechanic. Frank received a Volunteer of the Year...
Fred Flansburg
Jun 28, 2009
Fred Flansburg, 71, of Cottonwood died June 28 at his home. He was born April 14, 1938 in Fremont, Indiana, the son of Murice and Jennie Flansburg. He attended Fremont elementary schools and was a graduate of Sioux Falls High School . Mr. Flansburg designed equipment for OEC Medical Equipment Company. He enjoyed archery and motorcycles. He was preceded in...
Dorothy M. Serulnic
Jun 28, 2009
Dorothy M. Serulnic, 94, of Sedona died June 28. She was born July 13, 1914 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Charles Roman Studt and Caroline Augusta Isensee Studt. She graduated from Longfellow Elementary School and Roosevelt High School and attended Georgetown University for two years. She worked in civil service in Washington and was executive secretary for Neutra-...
Chase Brandon Fogelson
Jun 27, 2009
Chase Brandon Fogelson, 20, of Flagstaff died June 27 as the result of an accidental fall in Juneau, Alaska. He was born July 19, 1988 in Phoenix, the son of Craig A. and Tamar C. Fogelson. Chase attended Sechrist Elementary School and was a graduate of Flagstaff High School. He worked for his father\u0027s company, Fogelson Construction Company for 6...
Robert Lanningham Gill
Jun 25, 2009
Robert Lanningham Gill of Cottonwood died on June 25 at the age of 80, which met his treasured goal of being the oldest Gill to date. He was born on February 16, 1929 in Phoenix to his parents John and Nettie Lanningham Gill. Bob retired from the Southern Union gas Company after 30 years. He traveled across the United States...
