Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Antonette "Nina" Antonelli
May 10, 2007
Antonette \u0027Nina\u0027 Antonelli, 72, of Clarkdale, AZ passed away on Thursday, May 10th. She was born November 16, 1934 in Cottonwood, AZ. The daughter of Italian immigrants, Nina was raised in Jerome. Her parents instilled in her their great love of this country, a strong work ethic and a devout faith. Nina graduated from Jerome High School in 1953 and...
Melvin E. Serafini
May 7, 2007
Melvin E. Serafine, 88, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2007. He was born December 15, 1918 in St. Louis, Missouri. He leaves behind his son, Tom Serafini with his wife, Diana of Cottonwood; four grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Private graveside services were held on Thursday, May 10, 2007 at the Valley View Cemetery in Clarkdale. An...
Thomas William Brooks
May 6, 2007
Thomas William Brooks, 71, resident of Lake Montezuma, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2007 in Cottonwood. He was born June 4, 1935 in Dallas, Georgia to Herman Woodrow and Lillian Ruth (Starling) Brooks. Thomas graduated Jordan High School, located in Long Beach, California in 1953; following which he attended Mississippi Southern College. Thomas served his country during the Korean...
Sherrill Elois Olson
May 6, 2007
Sherrill Olson, long-time resident of Arizona, passed away peacefully at her home in Cottonwood on Sunday, May 6, 2007. She was 76. Sherrill was born to Lois (L.M.) and Pauline Hayes in Sedan, New Mexico on October 14, 1930, and moved-with her family-to Arizona in 1940. Sherrill grew up in Mayor. Sherrill married Frank Dandrea, a union which produced a...
Margaret Jaegers
May 5, 2007
Margaret Jaegers, 88, resident of Verde Valley Manor, Cottonwood, passed away at home on Saturday, May 5, 2007. She was born in Glasglow, Scotland on April 15, 1919; in April of 1956, she became a United States Citizen. Margaret was employed with the Gingerbread House Daycare in Sedona for many years. Her love of children was evident. She also had...
William Eldon Channon
May 2, 2007
William Eldon Channon, 80, resident of Rimrock, born November 26, 1926 in Grimes, Iowa took his final flight peacefully on May 2, 2007 at his home with his family close by. Raised in farm country, Bill moved to California where he started "Iowa Farm Boys". His entrepeuring vision is what led him to the Verde Valley so many years ago-he...
Charles E. Fauset
Apr 27, 2007
Charles E. Fauset, 90, resident of Cottonwood, passed away at home on Friday, April 27, 2007. He was born January 29, 1917 to Clyde and Anna (Downs) Fauset in Logansport, Indiana. He graduated from Delphi High School, following which, he attended Indiana State and Indiana University; receiving his Doctorate. Charles was a Professor and the Dean of the College of...
Mary Theresa MacMaster
Apr 26, 2007
Mary Theresa MacMaster, 70, resident of Cottonwood, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday evening, April 26, 2007. She was born November 15, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan. She was one of triplets born to John Michael and Catherine (Maloney) O'Dowd, both originally from Ireland. Mary worked and retired as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She took her retirement from the Oakwood...
Elizabeth M. Russell
Apr 25, 2007
Elizabeth M. Russell, 89, resident of Sedona, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 in Cottonwood. She was born on December 4, 1917 to Ernest and Grace (Williams) Lawrence in Phoenix, where she grew up, attended and graduated from Creighton High School. Following which, she attended Tempe Normal, now known as ASU. Elizabeth worked for the Scottsdale Unified School District...
Eunice Blake
Apr 25, 2007
Eunice Blake, 85, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2007. She was born September 28, 1921 in San Antonio, Texas to John and Florence McNeil. Eunice worked in the billing/insurance department at the Lutheran Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. Eunice leaves behind her loving family: her daughter, Deborah Harris with her husband, Billy Joe of Clarkdale; her...
Georgia L. Boggs
Apr 23, 2007
Georgia L. Boggs, 80, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2007. She was born to Floyd and Maude (Killian) Norwood on November 12, 1926 in El Paso, Texas. Georgia was a graduate of Tucson High School. She worked in the customer service department for the Mountain States Telephone and Telegram Company. She was a member of the...
Michael Thomas Voorhees
Apr 23, 2007
Michael Thomas Voorhees, 64, resident of Lake Montezuma, passed away at home, on Monday, April 23, 2007. He was born July 1, 1942 to Roger T. and Grace J. Voorhees in Phoenix. He was a graduate of North High School; he served his country with the United States Navy; and he worked as an Electrical Journeyman. Michael loved being in...
Loren C. Hahn
Apr 20, 2007
Loren C. Hahn, 89, resident of Cottonwood and former resident and businessman of Hamburg, New York, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2007. He was the son of Clarence and Anna Hahn of Hamburg, born October 19, 1917 in Hamburg, New York. Loren graduated from Hamburg High School in 1938 and later served with the U.S. Army in Europe from...
Bernardine I. Haddock
Apr 16, 2007
Bernardine I. Haddock, 86, resident of Clarkdale, passed away at home on Monday, April 16, 2007. She was born January 18, 1921 in Lansing, Michigan to Avery and Beatrice Phillips. Bernardine was not only a housewife, but also was the owner and manager of Laundry in Manistique, Michigan; and past manager of the Maurice's woman's apparel department in Escanna, Michigan....
Patricia "Pat" M. DiRocco
Apr 16, 2007
Patricia M. DiRocco, known and loved as "Pat", 69, resident of Cottonwood, passed away at home on Monday, April 16, 2007. She was born June 30, 1937 in Buffalo, New York to Frank and Winifred (Ward) DeFusto. It was also in Buffalo that she met and married Robert DiRocco. During her time in New York, she worked in the Banking...
Virginia Tech Shooting Victims
Apr 16, 2007
It is with deepest sorrow that we mourn and memorialize the loss of those killed in the Virginia Tech tragedy. Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of the victims. Our hearts go out to the friends, classmates and others who witnessed this tragedy. Our hearts go out to all people that share in the grief of...
Betsy Randall
Apr 14, 2007
Betsy Randall, 69, resident of Rimrock, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2007 in Cottonwood. She was also born in Rimrock on July 25, 1937 to Bill and Maysie Jackson, and while growing up she attended the Beaver Creek School. Betsy was privileged to be a housewife and stay-home mom. She loved being with her family and she revealed that...
Ayn Neilynn
Apr 13, 2007
Ayn Neilynn, 63, resident of Clarkdale, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2007 in Cottonwood. She was born March 5, 1944 to Frank and Ann Murdaugh in Phoenix, Arizona. She was a graduate of Carl Hayden High School, following which; she attended the Mesa Community College. Professionally, Ayn has worked as a realtor for Era and Century 21; she was...
Gladys Muriel LaBarre
Apr 11, 2007
Gladys Muriel LaBarre, 84, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2007. She was born January 8, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois to Art and Ollie (Hogan) Judson. Gladys attended the Chicago Community College where she received her Bachelor's Degree. Professionally, she worked and retired as property manager with housing rentals. Gladys served her country during WWII in the...
Aiden Michael Ruggiero
Apr 10, 2007
Aiden Michael Ruggiero, born April 26, 2006 passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2007. Aiden is survived by his loving parents; Sherri and T.J. Ruggiero; two big brothers, Tristan and Nicholas Ruggiero, all of whom reside in Camp Verde; his grandparents; John and Maureen Ruggiero also of Camp Verde, Judith Stelzenmueller of Sacramento, California, and James Kern of Payson. A...
