Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
John E. Duff
Sep 2, 2008
John E. Duff, resident of Cottonwood, passed away in Scottsdale at the age of 62 on Tuesday, September 2, 2008. John was the son of Edward C. and Norma (Dill) Duff; being born in Las Cruses, New Mexico on November 18, 1945. John served his country during the Vietnam War with the United States Navy and was stationed on the...
B. Frances Fick
Aug 30, 2008
B. Frances Fick, 77, resident of Cottonwood, was called home by God on Saturday, August 30, 2008. She was the daughter of Edward H. Smith, Sr. and Bealuh M. (Wilkenson) Smith. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 14, 1930. She was a graduate of Oak Park/River Forest High School. Frances was a loyal wife, a loving mother, and...
Robert L. Zabik
Aug 30, 2008
Robert L. Zabik passed away at the age of 64 in his Cottonwood home early Saturday morning, August 30, 2008. He was born on November 26, 1943; the son of Henry and Eleanor (Rebone) Zabik. He was born in Detroit, Michigan; he grew up in East Detroit where he attended the local elementary and junior high; as well as graduated...
Graydon Ray Ewald
Aug 30, 2008
Graydon Ray Ewald, 84, Resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. He was the son of Ray and Ethel Ewald; born November 11, 1924 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Graydon was a graduate of Breck School; following which, he attended the University of Minnesota. He was also a WWII Sharpshooter and Corporal 1 with the United States Marines. Graydon...
O. Lance Laxton
Aug 30, 2008
Oscar "Lance" Laxton, resident of Cottonwood, and employed with the Village Oak Creek Country Club, passed away in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, August 30, 2008. He was 30 years old. He was the son of Samuel Edgar Laxton and Diana Lea Marek. He was born in Bullhead City, Arizona on September 24, 1977. He leaves behind his Wife of...
James "Jim" Everett Krieger
Aug 29, 2008
James Everett Krieger, known and loved as "Jim", resident of Cottonwood passed away on Friday, August 29, 2008 at the age of 84. He was the son of Ida Louise (Steffen) and William Christopher Krieger; born January 27, 1924 in Hastings, Nebraska. Jim attended the Long Beach City College where he received his Associates Degree in Diesel Mechancis. Jim proudly...
Catherine Pauline Addis
Aug 29, 2008
Catherine Pauline (Conaway) Addis, 93, resident of Cottonwood passed away on Friday, August 29, 2009. She was born on January 11, 1915 in Des Moines, Iowa to Charles and Katherine (Bauck) Conaway. As a child, she attended school at St. Anthony\u0027s. As an adult, she worked at the Cleveland Public Library as a secretary. Catherine was a member of the...
Abundio Sanchez
Aug 27, 2008
Abundio Sanchez, age 50 and resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2008. He was born in Zacatecas, Mexico on June 15, 1958 to Raphael and Margarita Sanchez. Professionally, Abundio worked as a molder with Mold \u0027n Graphics. On a personal level, Abundio was always in the service of others. He was a member of the Cottonwood Assembly...
Mary Ann Gordon
Aug 27, 2008
Mary Ann Gordon, 96, of Cottonwood died August 27. She was born October 23, 1911 in Salerno, Italy, the daughter of Biagio and Anna Marie Domino. Through her life and love she created 75 beautiful souls. We love her dearly and are forever touched by her beauty and life. She leaves three sons, Ronald LaPolla, Richard LaPolla and Bernard LaPolla;...
Carolyn "Carrie" F. Andrews
Aug 27, 2008
Carolyn F. Andrews, known and loved as "Carrie", passed away in her Cottonwood home on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 surrounded by her friends. Carrie was born on December 5, 1934 in Sagamore, Massachusetts; the daughter of Stanley and Mildred Gage. She attended Colby Sawyer College and the University of Minnesota with Graduate degrees from the U of M. She moved...
Miles S. Bilek
Aug 21, 2008
Miles S. Bilek, 93, 22 year resident of the Village of Oak Creek-Sedona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2008 in Cottonwood. He was the son of Stanley and Frances (Palma) Bilek; born December 31, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois. While living in Chicago he graduated from Harrison High School; he also met and married Edna L. Arndt. Later, Miles...
Chuck Russell White
Aug 19, 2008
Chuck Russell White, a resident of Sedona, passed away quietly at the Flagstaff Medical Center on August 19, 2008 at the age of 88 years. Born Charles Russell White on August 19, 1920 in Ashley, Pennsylvania, Mr. White was a career military officer. Mr. White retired with the rank of Major from the Sandia Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico after having...
Margaret Marie Russell
Aug 14, 2008
Margaret Marie Russell, 92, 8 year resident of Cottonwood and former resident of Phoenix and Tucson, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2008. Margaret was one of four children born to Jerry Hollice and Bessie Florence (Gustason) Zeiler. She was born February 29, 1916 in Hugoton, Kansas. She was a graduate of Del Norte High School located in Del Norte,...
Philip "George" Chambon
Aug 13, 2008
Philip "George" Chambon, 81 of Cottonwood, died Wednesday August 13, 2008. He was the son of Philip and Margaret (Gregel) Chambon; born September 11, 1926 in Tarentum, Pennsylvania. "George" grew up in Pennsylvania; served his country during World War II with the Army Air Corp. He met and married Violet Ruth in 1944. "George" and Violet had only moved to...
Juan Eduardo Magana
Aug 11, 2008
Juan Eduardo Magana, was taken into the arms of his Lord and Savior early Monday morning, August 11, 2008 at the tender age of 20. Juan is a life-time resident of Cottonwood, being born December 1, 1987. He was the son of Monica Magana. Juan attended Cottonwood Elementary, CMS, and Mingus Union High School. As a child he was involved...
Raymond Thomas Craver
Aug 8, 2008
Raymond Thomas Craver, 90, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2008. He was the son of Harry David and Lousia (DeRusha) Craver; being born on July 22, 1918 in Delavan, Minnesota. Ray grew up in Denver, Colorado; he served his country during WWII with the United States Army; following which, he moved to Whittier, California where he...
Mariam "Toni" Petrovitz
Aug 6, 2008
Mariam "Toni" Petrovitz, 81, resident of Cottonwood\u0027s Verde Village, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2008. She was born July 27, 1927. Toni was active in the Verde Village Clubhouse over the years. She also volunteered at the Good Buy Shoppe and called bingo at the VFW. Toni is survived by her husband, George "Pete" Petrovitz of Cottonwood; her daughter,...
John R. Spease
Aug 4, 2008
John Richard Spease "Jack", 82 of Sedona, passed away August 4. He was born December 9, 1925 in Schenectady, New York to John and Carolyn Spease. Jack attended Grant High School for 4 years then onto Oregon State University. He became a sergeant in the Army during WWII and received the Purple Heart. He then worked for General Electric Co....
John R. Spease
Aug 4, 2008
John Richard Spease "Jack", 82 of Sedona, passed away August 4. He was born December 9, 1925 in Schenectady, New York to John and Carolyn Spease. Jack attended Grant High School for 4 years then onto Oregon State University. He became a sergeant in the Army during WWII and received the Purple Heart. He then worked for General Electric Co....
Helen P. Bruner
Aug 4, 2008
Helen Patricia Bruner, 85, formerly of Cottonwood , passed away on Monday, August 4th in Payson , Arizona . She was born December 5, 1922 in Sioux City , Iowa . She was a homemaker and she enjoyed gardening, sewing, watercolor and oil painting. Mrs. Bruner is survived by her husband, Clarence A. Bruner of Payson , AZ ; three...
