Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
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...
Rochelle Brener Weis
Mar 19, 2008
Rochelle Brener Weis (February 27, 1945 - March 19, 2008) -- Obituary Rochelle Brener Weis, celebrated poet and writer, Senior Poet Laureate of Arizona, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 19, at home in Sedona/Village of Oak Creek. She was 63 and a valiant warrior against her long illness, miraculously outliving more than one prediction. Rochelle moved to Sedona almost...
Golden Lucille Lane
Mar 18, 2008
Golden Lucille Lane, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at the age of 72. She was the daughter of Ralph and Alice Tettleton; born December 22, 1935 in Williams, Arizona. Golden grew up in Flagstaff where she attended the local schools; graduated high school and attended NAU. Professionally, she dedicated 30 years to Mountain States Telephone...
Donald James Cross, Jr.
Mar 18, 2008
Difficult times fall on us and this is my time. My 49 year old husband, Donald J. Cross Jr., was pronounced dead from a massive heart attack on Tuesday morning at Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood, Arizona. He had been struggling with heart problems for about 5 years. Just two weeks ago he had 3 more stints added to...
Barbara Elizabeth Magnuson
Mar 17, 2008
Born November 23, 1938, El Centro, California Died March 17, 2008, Cottonwood, Arizona The family of Barbara Elizabeth "Liz" Milstead Magnuson is sad to announce her unexpected passing on March 17th in Cottonwood, Arizona, at the age of 70. Liz is survived by her husband, Pehr Edward Magnuson. The couple, residents of Cornville, had just celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary...
Deloris Garcia
Mar 16, 2008
Deloris Garcia, 85, of Cornville, died March 16. She was born November 26, 1922 in Morehouse, Illinois, the daughter of Philetus and Alice (Kellums) Baker. She had worked as a meat wrapper and was a homemaker. She will be remembered as a good humanitarian and took good care of her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother,...
Dennis F. Stoffer
Mar 13, 2008
Dennis F. Stoffer, 76, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2008 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dennis was born in Elyria, Ohio on January 29, 1932 to Franklin and Alta Stoffer. He was a graduate of Birmingham High School. Dennis also dedicated his service to his country and fellow-men in the United States Air Force as an Airman...
Verva M. (Callan) Dyment
Mar 13, 2008
Verva M. (Callan) Dyment passed away peacefully on March 13, 2008 at Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield, California. Prior to moving to Taft, California in February 2008 she had been a 37-year resident of Camp Verde and Cottonwood, Arizona. She was born in Kingston, Ontario, Canada on April 27, 1916 to James and Elizabeth Callan. She moved with her parents...
Robert W. Spangler
Mar 11, 2008
Robert W. Spangler, resident of Cottonwood, born March 30, 1933 in Kentland, Indiana, passed on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. He was 74 years of age. He served his country in the United States Navy. Professionally, he worked as a mail carrier for the Untied States Postal Service. Robert leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Larraine of Cottonwood; his daughter,...
Erma Ruth McComb Grammont
Mar 10, 2008
Erma Ruth McComb Grammont, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2008 in her Cottonwood home at the age of 91. She was born November 28, 1916 in Tremonton, Utah; daughter of Edwin and Lillian (Nelson) McComb. During her youth she attended the schools in Quincy, Illinois. Erma worked for and retired from Boeing, where she was a technical engineer. She...
