Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Ray L. Mitchell
Apr 14, 2008
Ray L. Mitchell, 75, resident of Mesa, Arizona passed away at home on Monday, April 14, 2008. He was born on February 7, 1933 to Russell and Viola Mitchell in Bonaparte, Iowa. As a child and adolescent, Ray attended school in Newton, Iowa; following which, he attended the Coyne Electrical School in Chicago, Illinois. Ray also dedicated his time and...
Frances Ellen Lewis
Apr 13, 2008
Frances Ellen Lewis, 86, resident of Cottonwood passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2008. She was born on September 27, 1921 in Tiffany, Colorado to Otto and Hazel Binkley. Frances graduated from Holtville High School in 1940; after which, she received her Associates Degree from I.V. Jr. College. Professionally, she worked herself up from a Secretary to the El Cento...
Leland "Lee" L. Madison
Apr 11, 2008
Leland L. Madison, known and loved as "Lee", age71, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2008 in Phoenix. He was the son of Earl and Opal (Barret) Madison; born on November 17, 1936 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As a child he attended the Battle Creek Schools; following which he served his country during the Korean Conflict with the...
Sophie Adele Cruver
Apr 9, 2008
Sophie Adele Cruver passed from this life on Wednesday, the 9th April, 2008 to continue her journey with her Lord and departed family members and friends. Sophie was born to Walter Ratka and Sophie Wyrzucka in Brooklyn, New York on Christmas day in 1921 but due to clerical errors her birth date was recorded as December 26, 1921. As a...
Alma Paul
Apr 8, 2008
Alma Paul, resident of Granada Hills, California passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at the Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills, California. She was 77 years of age. She was the daughter of James Leslie and Mable (Payne) Jones; and the identical twin of Thelma Jones. They were born January 6, 1931 in Palm Springs, California; the...
Charles "Dutch" Schultzman
Apr 7, 2008
Charles "Dutch" Schultzman, born in Corona, New York on May 29, 1916 to Charles and Sally (Schuettler) Schultzman; passed away at his Sedona home on Monday, April 7, 2008. Dutch and his wife of 62 years, Mary lived in Sedona for 26 years. He served the "C" Troop of the 12th Cavalry Division during WWII. His was the first division...
R.M. "Bill" Dismukes
Apr 5, 2008
R.M. "Bill" Dismukes passed away at his Cottonwood home on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the age of 74. Bill is survived by Jerry, his wife of 55 years; his daughters, Vicki Hamilton with her husband, Bill, and Terri Roberts with her husband, Don; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters; one brother; and many...
Clive Jordan
Apr 3, 2008
Clive Jordan passed away Thursday April 3, 2008 after a year-long battle with lymphoma. He is survived by wife, Noel; Daughter, Jeni O\u0027Callaghan; Son, J Clive Jordan; and grand children, Eamonn O\u0027Callaghan, Elsa O\u0027Callaghan, and Ezekiel O\u0027Callaghan. Clive Jordan was active in the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce and in the Phoenix business community in the 70\u0027s and 80\u0027s. He managed...
Alma L. Johnson
Apr 3, 2008
Alma L. Johnson, resident of Cottonwood passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at the age of 80. She was born February 19, 1928 in Gary, Indiana; she was the daughter of Lambert and Ester Jenkins. Lillie worked as an aircraft technician in Lockheed, California for many years of her professional life. She also had a great love for horses,...
Lillie Vieno Downer
Apr 3, 2008
Lillie Vieno Downer, resident of Cottonwood passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at the age of 92. She was born July 16, 1915 in Finland; she was the daughter of Joseph and Katerina (Kkoko) Luoma. Lillie worked for the Boeing Company for many years of her professional life. She was a member of the Lutheran faith. She is preceded...
Robin Warner
Mar 30, 2008
Robin Warner, 54, resident of Midland, Michigan passed away in Sedona on Friday, May 30, 3008. She was also born in Midland, Michigan on May 14, 1954 to Gus and Violet Smith. Robin was a Graduate of Bullock Creek High School. She is preceded in death by her father, Gus Smith. Robin leaves behind her husband of 35 years, Mark...
Patsy Kruger
Mar 29, 2008
Patsy Kruger, 77, resident of Cottonwood passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2008. She was born June 24, 1930 in Ephriam, Utah; daughter of Edghiell and Rachel Mortensen. She was a graduate of Snow College, and BYU (Brigham Young University); a former flight attendant, and a retired school teacher. Patsy was also an avid reader, and she enjoyed playing golf....
Laura Jeanne Lepker
Mar 26, 2008
Laura Jeanne Lepker, 62, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2008. She was the daughter of Russell and Opal Lepker-born June 14, 1945 in Phoenix. Following high school, Laura worked as a cosmetologist. She leaves behind her son Matthew Hardick of California; her daughter, Anna Villadolid, also of California; her brother, Norman Lepker of Colorado; her sister,...
Janet Lynn Ford
Mar 26, 2008
Janet Lynn Ford, 63, resident of Cornville, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2008. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on January 11, 1945 to Albert and Marian Ford. Janet worked for several years assisting in the daily care for the elderly at one of the local assisted-living facilities. She loved being there and it showed in the way she...
Dora M. Calhoun
Mar 26, 2008
Dora M. Calhoun, resident of the Village of Oak Creek-Sedona, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at the age of 95. She was the daughter of Evan and Frances (Koger) Lide; born June 9, 1912 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Following high school, Dora went on to receive her higher education and find her life\u0027s work as a teacher in...
Dora M. Calhoun
Mar 26, 2008
Dora M. Calhoun, resident of the Village of Oak Creek-Sedona, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at the age of 95. She was the daughter of Evan and Frances (Koger) Lide; born June 9, 1912 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Following high school, Dora went on to receive her higher education and find her life\u0027s work as a teacher in...
Dorothy Jane Flike
Mar 25, 2008
Dorothy Jane Flike, 84, resident of Apache Junction, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2008. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 11, 1923 to Charles and Grace Marsh. Dorothy was an outstanding mother, and an extraordinary friend. She worked and retired as an officer for Bank of America. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Edward...
H. Joy Cretti
Mar 23, 2008
H. Joy Cretti, 81, resident of Rimrock, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2008. She was born in Primrose, Pennsylvania on August 20, 1926 to Wayne and Helen (Pyle) Sprankle. Professionally, she worked as a waitress and a welder; however, her most important and rewarding role was that of a mother-having raised nine children. She lived and loved life-filling it...
Benjamin E. Moran, Sr.
Mar 21, 2008
Benjamin Moran Sr., 74, passed away on March 21 in Phoenix. He was born July 19, 1933 to Edwin and Angela Moran in Douglas, AZ. Benjamin retired from Phoenix Cement Co. He enjoyed outdoor activities including golfing, fishing and hunting. Benjamin was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend and will be greatly missed by all. Benjamin is survived...
C. David Teague
Mar 19, 2008
Charles "David" Teague, 81, of Clarkdale died March 19. He was born November 14, 1926 in Globe. He was an Army veteran and worked in Air Research in Phoenix. David was an avid golfer who won many trophies. He was a member of the Verde Santa Fe Golf Club. Years ago, he ran the Verde Valley Country Club with his...
