Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
William "Bill" Fred Hamilton
Sep 14, 2008
William "Bill" F. Hamilton, 71, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2008. He was the son of William Harold and Marie Katherine (Berberich) Hamilton and was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 22, 1936. As a child, he attended the Trinity Lutheran School in Elgin, Illinois. He also received education as a Pipefitter. Bill served his country...
LaVern Lay
Sep 13, 2008
LaVern (Brumley) Lay, age 72, long time resident of Cottonwood , passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2008 in her home surrounded by her loving family. LaVern was born November 5, 1936 in Phoenix , Arizona and was the daughter of Fred M. and Addie Mae Brumley. LaVern grew up in Flagstaff, where she later met married Walter "Buck"...
Wilson Edward Beecher
Sep 13, 2008
Wilson Edward Beecher, resident of Clarkdale passed away in Phoenix at the age of 94 on Saturday, September 13, 2008. Wilson was the son of Henry Ward and Mary (Hammond) Beecher; he was born on April 4, 1914 in Fossil Creek, Arizona. During his childhood he attended schools in Clemenceau and Jerome. Wilson worked various jobs throughout his life and...
Manuelita Lucero-Pena
Sep 9, 2008
Manuelita Lucero-Pena, formally of Flagstaff, passed away in Cottonwood on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at the age of 86. She was born October 12, 1921 to Eduardo and Silveria Torrez in Belen, New Mexico; where she grew up. She attended Jarales Elementary and the Belen High School. During her time in Flagstaff she was an active member of the Our...
Christine Grimalda
Sep 8, 2008
Christine Grimalda, 82, resident of Cottonwood passed away on Monday, September 8, 2008 in Flagstaff. She was the daughter of Giuseppe Tomsic and Gregorina Kugercha; being born in Funta de Conte, Slovenia on September 4, 1926. Christine experienced much in her life; she was a Concentration Camp survivor; and later in her life she became the co-founder and co-owner of...
Benjamin George Peak-Holbrook
Sep 7, 2008
Ben G. Peak-Holbrook, 41, passed away at his home in Rimrock on Sunday, September 7, 2008. He was the son of Mary Jane and Herb Holbrook. He was born in Great Falls, Montana on June 14, 1967. Ben was a skilled man of many trades. He was a builder, a mechanic, a logger, a carpenter, and a drill man. He...
David "Whirlwind" W. Sine
Sep 5, 2008
David W. Sine, also known as "Whirlwind", 87, former resident of the Verde Valley, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2008 in Arvada, Colorado where he was currently residing. David was born Auguat 13, 1921 in Clarkdale; he was the son of Arthur and Mary (Quail) Sine. David was proud to be a Veteran, and served his country during WWII...
Wanda Jean Strinker
Sep 4, 2008
Wanda Jean Strinker, 88, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2008. She was born June 1, 1920 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Ben Hilton and Euginia Marguriete Chamberlain. During her high school years, Wanda and her sister would sing duet to the theme song, "Please Lend a Little Ear" for Channel 10, KOY, KTAR, and Fox Theater. She...
Alvera Irene Pieper
Sep 4, 2008
Alvera Irene Pieper, 89 resident of Cottonwood, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008. She was born September 20, 1918 in Huntingburg, IN to Henry and Marie (Milton) Stieneker. Alvera attended Duff Elementary School and graduated from Huntingburg High School in 1937. Following which she attended Arizona State University where she received her Bachelors Degree in Art. She was an accomplished...
Ernest "Ernie" Hartmann
Sep 3, 2008
Ernest Hartmann, loved and known as "Ernie", 81, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 after a brief illness. He was born September 20, 1926 in Newark, New Jersey to Frederick Ernest and Emma (Lange) Hartmann. Ernie attended Utah State University from 1948-1952 from which he received his Bachelor\u0027s Degree; later he attended the University of Utah...
Rev. Fr. MICHAEL BAIN
Sep 2, 2008
Father J.F. Michael Bain, passed away in his Clarkdale home on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at the age of 78. He was the son of James Franklin and Elsie Mae Bain. He was born September 14, 1929 in Ashland, Kansas. Throughout his childhood Father Bain attended his K-12th grades in various places such as Kansas, California and Tennessee. He went...
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;...
