Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Helen M. Lewis
Feb 19, 2007
Helen M. Lewis, 89, resident of Cottonwood, passed away February 19, 2007. She was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on November 23, 1917 to James M. and Doris (Bartleson) Haskell. At the age of 10 the family moved to Tulsa, where she took piano lessons at Tulsa University's Children Department and began her life long commitment and love of music. Helen...
Susan Brennan Burt
Feb 19, 2007
Susan Brennan Burt, 70 passed away at home in Cornville, AZ on Feb. 19, 2007 following a swift battle with inflammatory breast cancer. A Chesterton, Indiana resident for 35 years, she was born May 24, 1936 in Sac City, Iowa to Hugh \u0026 Elizabeth Morton. She was the fifth of nine children and the eldest daughter. Susan was valedictorian of...
Ruthie B. Wingate
Feb 17, 2007
Ruthie B. Wingate, 90, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2007. She was born April 17, 1916 in Georgetown, Texas to Harvey C. and Roera Jane Lester. Ruthie was a sales clerk in the retail business and retired from JC Pennys. She enjoyed gardening, reading, her pets and flowers. She is preceded in death by her first...
Neva Kelly-Hockman
Feb 16, 2007
Neva Kelly-Hockman, 46, resident of Cornville, Arizona, passed away Friday, February 16, 2007. She was born February 8, 1961 in Toledo, Ohio to William E. and Marion D. Kelly. Neva was a graduate of Anthony Wayne High School, following which she attended Northern Arizona University. She worked as a waitress. Neva was a horse trainer and rider. Her hobbies and...
Richard Lambard
Feb 13, 2007
Richard Lambard, 70, resident of Cottonwood, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 13, 2007. He was born April 21, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio to Walter and Mary (Slota) Bobkivich. Richard served his country as Yeoman Third Class, USCGR-R, with the United States Coast Guard. He also attended the Ohio University. Richard worked for the Social Security Administration in Baltimore,...
Thurman Merchant, Jr.
Feb 12, 2007
Thurman Merchant, Jr., 80, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2007 in Flagstaff. He was born July 6, 1926 in Hatfield, Arkansas to Thurman Merchant, Sr. and Martha Geneva Merchant. Thurman was a U.S. Navy WWII Veteran. Professionally, he was a lumberjack and woods manager of Happy Jack division of Southwest Forest Industry and Stone Container Industry....
Jim H. Hudson
Feb 11, 2007
Jim M. Hudson, 77, resident of Cornville, Arizona, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2007 in Prescott. He was born January 10, 1930 to Roy and Mary Hudson in Phoenix, Arizona, where he attended grade school at St. Francis Xavier, and graduated high school from St. Mary's. Jim was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and served as...
Frank Henry Feldhusen
Feb 11, 2007
Frank Henry Feldhusen, 88, of Sedona, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2007. Frank was born in Lakota, North Dakota. He enlisted in the Army in 1940, and dedicated 6 years of his life in service to his country during WWII. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain. Frank attended St. John's University in Minnesota and Gonzaga University...
Eleanor Gladys Hanson
Feb 11, 2007
Eleanor Gladys Hanson, 93, resident of Cottonwood, 56 year resident to Arizona, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2007. She was born November 10, 1913 in Reading, Pennsylvania to Simon and Ellen (Smith) Medwig. She attended and graduated from Muhlenberg Township High School. Professionally, she worked and retired from the Arizona Biltmore Hotel. She was a member of the Cottonwood Baptist...
Mary Louise Mara
Feb 10, 2007
Mary Louise Mara, 68, of Cottonwood died February 10. She was born October 20, 1938 in Brockton, Massachusetts, the daughter of Timothy and Marion Minihan. She attended Whitman High School and nursing college. Mrs. Mara worked as a nurse at hospitals and medical offices. Mrs. Mara is survived by her husband of 51 years, Donald J. Mara; three sons, James,...
Edith Evangeline Garver
Feb 10, 2007
Edith Evangeline Garver, 79, resident of Cottonwood, passed away at home, on Saturday, February 10, 2007. She was born in Portland, Oregon on June 25, 1927 to Jessie and Anna (McCall) Burton. Edith worked for Texaco Petroleum as a PBX Operator. She was a member of the Emmanuel Fellowship Church. Her hobbies included quilting, playing the piano and organ. She...
Anna Ruth Cram
Feb 9, 2007
Anna Ruth (Workman) Cram, 79, of Jerome, AZ, formally of Central Lake, MI, passed away Friday, February 9, 2007 in Cottonwood, AZ. Anna was born June 21, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, to Wesley and Hulda (Anderson) Workman. They moved to Central Lake, MI, and Anna graduated from Hope College, Holland, MI, in 1949. Anna married Willard G. "Bill" Cram on...
Ray A. Elliott, Jr., MD
Feb 9, 2007
Ray A. Elliott, Jr., MD, age 80 years, of Sedona died February 9, 2007 after a brief illness. Survivors include two sons, David and Donald; and six grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, February 17th at The Church of the Red Rocks in Sedona. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the...
Ronald Gene Olivier
Feb 6, 2007
Ron Olivier, 66, resident of Rimrock, Arizona, and former 20 year resident of Flagstaff Arizona, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2007. He died in Flagstaff. He was born November 6, 1940 in Monroe, Iowa to John and Lula (Stine) Olivier. Ron was owner and operator of Ron's Hauling, delivering materials from Flagstaff to Phoenix. He enjoyed being outdoors, in...
Thomas D. Rees
Feb 3, 2007
Thomas D. Rees, 76, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2007. He was born August 13, 1930 to Thomas and Anne Rees in Clemenceau, Arizona, where he grew up and attended school. Thomas was a decorated veteran of the United States Navy, having served as Boiler Technician-Second Class, during the Vietnam War and the Korean Conflict....
Ronda Lee Willard
Feb 2, 2007
Ronda Lee Willard, 61, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2007. She was born in Baker, Oregon on August 19, 1945 to Romaine M. and Eloise (Wilson) Hook. Although not an inventor, nor patenting any process, Ronda's accomplishments were on a family theme, as that was what mattered most. She was a beautician, and a personal cook...
Joan Edith Kaler
Feb 2, 2007
Joan Edith Kaler, 91, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2007. She was born August 14, 1915 in Los Angeles, California, and was the daughter of May Smith. Joan was fortunate to be a housewife and homemaker, but also volunteered her time to the Red Cross for 10 years. She was a member of the Verde...
Kathryn Todd
Feb 1, 2007
Kathryn Todd, 79, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2007. She was born Auguast 8, 1927 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Ernest and Gladys (Peterson) Liebackkan. Kathryn worked as an office clerk, and was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church. She is preceded by her husband, S. Lee Todd. Kathryn leaves behind her daughter, Audrey Griffin with...
Morey R. Doty
Feb 1, 2007
Morey R. Doty, 81, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2007. He was born January 31, 1926 in Findlay, Ohio to Harry and Hazel (Love) Doty. Morey served his country during WWII in the United States Army as a Tec 5 Surgical Technician. He then worked for Bechtel Construction Company until his retirement, located in San Francisco,...
Walter Rehborg
Jan 31, 2007
Walter Rehborg, 84, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2007 in Prescott, Arizona. He was born April 26, 1922 to William and Ella Rehborg in Gwinner, North Dakota, where he spent his childhood and attended the local schools. Walter served his country during WWII in the United States Navy as a Ships Cook Second Class. He worked...
