Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Oren Jean Vance
Feb 28, 2008
Oren Jean Vance, resident of Cottonwood passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at the age of 96. He was born March 3, 1912 in Lookeba, Oklahoma to Lorenzo Wesley and Alice Mable (Aitken) Vance. It was during his youth that Jean moved to Arizona. After graduating Mesa High School he married his first wife, Ruby, and together they moved...
David Butler German
Feb 27, 2008
David Butler German, 73, resident of Camp Verde, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2008. He was born in 1934 in Flagstaff, son of Homer and Lucille German. During his youth he attended the Flagstaff and Camp Verde Schools. David served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Navy. He dedicated 35 years of his life to...
Vincent James Miles
Feb 26, 2008
Vincent James Miles, age 71 and a resident of Camp Verde passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2008. He was born to Edward and Alice (Condon) Miles on March 13, 1936 in Sioux City, Iowa. Vince served during the Korean Conflict with the United States Marines, and was proud to be a Veteran. Professionally, he worked for and retired from...
Robert J. Christenson
Feb 26, 2008
Robert J. Christenson, 73, resident of Rimrock passed away at home on Tuesday, February 26, 2008. He was born in St. Johns, Arizona on September 16, 1934 to David and Iva (Parmenter) Christenson. Robert dedicated his time and service to our country with the United States Navy. Professionally, he worked as a crane operator for Relience Crane and Rental. He...
Tekeeni Hawk Montez
Feb 25, 2008
Tekeeni Hawk Montez, resident of Glendale, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2008 at the age of 31. He was born in Garberville, California on August 10, 1976 to David Singing Bear and Dorothy Montez. Teekeeni worked as a Plumber\u0027s apprentice. He was also a horticulturalist. He enjoyed Celtic and Irish folklore. He leaves behind his father, David Singing Bear...
Earline Russell
Feb 25, 2008
Earline Russell, resident of Phoenix, and formerly of Cottonwood passed away on Monday, February 25, 2008 at the age of 74. She was born locally, in Clemenceau on May 14, 1933 to Earl Charles and Georgia Estella (Babcock) Ohlwiler. Earline lived and loved some of life\u0027s most precious roles-being a wife, a mother, a grandmother and a homemaker. She loved...
Shirley V. Dobratz
Feb 25, 2008
Shirley V. Dobratz, 86, of Cottonwood died February 25th. She was born May 5, 1921 in Chicago , Illinois , the daughter of Leslie and Ella (Mohr) Anderson. She had worked as an executive assistant in the leasing department at First Interstate Bank in California . She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church . Her husband, Donald J. Dobratz...
James Keith Orsini
Feb 22, 2008
James Keith Orsini, 47, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2008. He was born on June 13, 1960 in Buffalo, New York. James was an avid reader and a strong advocate of the environment; and enjoyed hiking and camping. James was an animal-lover; he was devoted to his dogs, and firmly believed in the protection of all...
Marilyn L. Townsend
Feb 21, 2008
Marilyn L. Townsend, resident of Clarkdale passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2008 at the age of 66. She was born September 29, 1941 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to Ralph and Alice S. (Reeves) Townsend. Marilyn attended elementary school, middle school and graduated high school from the Leominster Schools. Following high school, she furthered her education as a Key Punch/Comptometer. Marilyn...
Keith R. Miles
Feb 19, 2008
Keith R. Miles, 65, resident of Clarkdale, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2008. He was born April 17, 1942 to John Edward and Yvette (Noe\u0027)Miles in London, England; where he grew up. Following high school, Keith received his Masters Degree in Economics from the London School of Economics. He also served in the 82nd Airborne during the Vietnam War....
Catherine H. Datz
Feb 17, 2008
Catherine H. Datz, passed away in her Lake Montezuma home on Sunday, February 17, 2008 - her 101st birthday! Catherine was born in Webster, New York - the daughter of Anthony and Martha (Growboski) Hendricks. Catherine is preceded in death by her husband, Paul T. Datz. She leaves behind two sons, Kenneth J. Datz and Paul W. Datz both of...
Don Spate
Feb 17, 2008
Don "Don Dino" Spate, 59, of Camp Verde died February 17. He was born in Fresno, California on February 9, 1949.He attended the DD. Johnson school and was a graduate of Norwalk High School. Don was the owner of Can Do Home Improvements and Don Dino Entertainments. He was a member of both the Moose and the Elks. He was...
Darlene K. Newman
Feb 16, 2008
Darlene K. Newman, 72, of Sedona died Saturday, February 16. She was born October 6, 1935 in Sioux City , Iowa the daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Kriv. A graduate of the Sioux City Public Schools, she went on to study at the University of Minnesota . She was a very creative person, she worked as an art...
John James Baker
Feb 10, 2008
John James Baker, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2008 at St. Joseph\u0027s Hospital in Phoenix at the age of 20. He was born on December 29, 1987 in Phoenix to John W. and Rosalinda "Chiquie" R. Baker. John was a 2006 Honors Graduate of Mingus Union High School. Following High School John attended Yavapai College where...
Robert A. Derke
Feb 9, 2008
Robert A. Derke, 82, resident, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at his home in Camp Verde. He was born May 6, 1925 in Madison, Wisconsin to Julius and Ellen (Swensen) Derke. Robert was proud to serve his country during WWII; and holds membership with both the VFW-Post 6793 in Camp Verde, and the American Legion-Post 25 in Cottonwood....
Bennie Perkins Martin
Feb 9, 2008
Bennie Perkins Martin, 83, resident of Clarkdale, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at his home. He was born March 24, 1924 to James C. and Beatrice (Dixon) Martin in Wills Point, Texas. Bennie proudly served his country in the United States Army. Bennie moved to the Verde Valley in 1956; where he made his home and lived his...
Charles R. Mick
Feb 6, 2008
Charles R. Mick, 59, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at his cottonwood home. He was born in Akron, Ohio on April 22, 1948 to Ray S. and Eileen R. (Kendall) Mick. Charles proudly served his country with the United States Air Force as a Staff Sergeant during the Vietnam War. As a veteran, he also served in the...
Roberta Lee Peterson
Feb 5, 2008
Roberta L. Peterson, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at the age of 66. She was born December 5, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to Michael and Mildred (Kiesling) Klimke. Roberta graduated from Chaffey High School in 1960; after which she received her AA Degree from Chaffey College in 1965. Professionally, she has worked for Del Taco,...
Philip A. Whitten, Sr.
Feb 3, 2008
Philip A. Whitten, Sr., 87, of Camp Verde died February 3. He was born July 7, 1920 in Sentinal, Oklahoma, the son of George and Lela Mae Whitten. He was a graduate of Omaha, Nebraska schools and worked as a maintenance supervisor. He was an Army veteran. He will be remembered as a great father, husband and granddad. His first...
Diane Majors
Feb 3, 2008
Diane Major, 77, resident of Cornville, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2008 in Prescott. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to George Polaski and Leona (Jones) Polaski. She was a graduate of Anaheim High School. She enjoyed working in the garden and being outdoors. She also loved spending time at Oak Creek. She leaves behind her husband Richard Major...
