Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
James Washington Harris
Jan 5, 2006
James \u0027Jim\u0027 Washington Harris, 93, of Clarkdale, AZ passed away Thursday, January 5, 2006. He was born July 12, 1912 in Caradan, TX to Perry C. and MayBelle Harris. At the young age of 3, he moved with his family to Arizona. He was a graduate of Globe High School, Globe, AZ. He worked for and retired from the Arizona...
Robert Charles Dressendorfer
Jan 4, 2006
Robert Charles Dressendorfer, 78, of Cornville, AZ, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2006. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on May 14, 1927 to Armon Carl and Betty Jeanette Dressendorfer. Robert served his country during WWII in the United States Navy and proudly carried his title as U.S. Veteran. Professionally, Robert devoted 34 years as an areospace mechanical engineer....
Betty L. Lichty
Jan 3, 2006
Betty L. Litchy, 78, resident of Cottonwood, AZ passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2006. She was born August 7, 1927 to James and Leita Byers in Dolores, CO, where she grew up and graduated from Dolores High School. While in Colorado she met and married John V. Tate (now deceased). In 1953, John and Betty, with their young family moved...
Wilma Maxine Kau
Jan 3, 2006
Wilma Maxine Kau passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 after a long illness. She was 88. Wilma was born in Quincy, Illinois on June 17, 1917. She attended college at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois, and received her Registered Nursing Degree from Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in Phoenix, Arizona in 1944. For...
Walter G. Kazlo, Jr.
Jan 2, 2006
Walter George Kazlo, Jr., 78, of Cottonwood died January 2. He was born May 12, 1927 in Bronx, New York. He attended school in New York City, New York. A veteran of World War II, he served in the Army. Mr. Kazlo was a retired manager of an auto body repair shop. A member of the Arizona Gems and Minerals...
Elmer Dean Storm
Dec 30, 2005
Elmer D. Storm, 86, resident of Cottonwood, AZ passed away Saturday, December 30, 2005. He was born on May 6, 1919 in Rockwell City, Iowa to George and Mabel Storm. While in Iowa, Elmer did some farming, and he was a produce owner. In California, he was a mechanic for the Garden Grove Unified School District, as well as, for...
Elda M. Hughes
Dec 29, 2005
Elda Melva Hughes, 94, of Cottonwood died December 29. She was born May 24, 1911 in Sidney, Montana. She was a teachers college graduate and was an elementary school teacher (second grade) in Wilsall and Bozeman, Montana. In Livingston, Montana, she was the secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. She was a bridge player and enjoyed crafts. Mrs. Hughes is...
Thelma McLin Farley
Dec 29, 2005
Thelma McLin Farley, 87, died December 29, 2005. Thelma T McLin was born December 14, 1918, in Cortez, Colorado, to Fred S and Nellie Mae (Townsend) McLin. Thelma went to school at Fort Lewis, Campion Academy in Loveland, CO., then graduated from Arizona Academy in Phoenix, AZ., in 1936. She continued her education at Fort Lewis College in Hesperus, CO.,...
Joann M. Shultz
Dec 28, 2005
Joann Margaret Shultz, 66, of Clarkdale died December 28. She was born May 11, 1939 in Toledo, Ohio. Mrs. Shultz graduated from DeVilbes High School in Toldeo, Ohio. She was the retired office manager of the family construction business. A member of the Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, she also enjoyed gardening and fishing. Mrs. Shultz is survived by her...
Richard Patterson
Dec 28, 2005
Richard \u0027Pat\u0027 Patterson, age 79 of Camp Verde, Arizona passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2005. He was born September 25, 1926 in Globe, AZ where he grew up. He attended and graduated grom Globe High School, and he attended the University of Arizona. Richard was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1946 following service in World War II. In...
Thomas Warren Brown
Dec 27, 2005
Thomas Warren Brown, 84, resident of Cottonwood, AZ, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2005. He was born March 4, 1921 to Henry and Laura Larsen in Morris, IL, where he grew up, attended and graduated from Morris High School. He also attended AT\u0026T and Army Signal Corp. He served his country during WWII in the United States Army. Thomas worked...
Richard Patterson
Dec 27, 2005
Richard Patterson, age 79, of Camp Verde, Arizona passed asway December 28, 2005. He was born September 25, 1926 in Globe, Arizona, where he was raised and graduated from Globe High School. Richard then attended the University of Arizona, and served his country in the U.S. Navy was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1946 following service in World...
Hortensia Brooker
Dec 25, 2005
Hortensia Brooker, 79, resident of Cottonwood, AZ, passed away December 25, 2005 in California. She was born in Sonora, Arizona on February 4, 1925 to Merejildo and Hortensia Diaz. Hortensia was a high school graduate and worked in the electronics field most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, William J. Brooker and she leaves behind...
Katherine Taylor May
Dec 24, 2005
Katherine T. May, 89, resident of Camp Verde, AZ passed away Saturday, December 24, 2005. She was born in Constantine, MI on June 16, 1916 to Rufus and Ruth Pratt. Katherine worked for retired from Wilson Sporting Goods in Cortland, NY. She was also a member of the Camp Verde Christian Church. She enjoyed making crafts, especially plastic canvas. She...
Raymond L. Crowe
Dec 24, 2005
Raymond L. Crowe, 91, of Cottonwood, passed away Friday, December 23, 2005, in Camp Verde, AZ. He was born to Richard and Sarah Crowe on February 9, 1914 in Frostburg, Maryland. Raymond was preceded in death by his first wife, Margret Anne. He is survived by his wife Lotchen Crowe; daughter, Martha Crowe, of Ithica New York; son Raymond of...
James V. Steidl
Dec 24, 2005
James Vincent Steidl, 77, of Cottonwood died December 24. He was born December 20, 1928 in Cashton, Wisconsin. He worked through and was a member of Teamsters Local #38. A veteran of the Army, he served during the time of the Korean War. He was a member of VFW Post #7400 and American Post #25, and the Loyal Order of...
Mara Cirulis
Dec 23, 2005
Mara Cirulis, 64, of Cottonwood, AZ passed away Friday, December 23, 2005. She was born in the country of Latvia on August 11, 1941 to Janis and Alma Cirulis. She attended and graduated from the Ohio State University receiving her Bachelor\u0027s of Fine Arts. Mara was nationally recognized for her artistic talents, and she displayed those talents anywhere from a...
Jack Alan Williams, Sr.
Dec 19, 2005
Jack A. Williams, Sr., 64, of Cornville, AZ passed away Monday, December 19, 2005. He was born to Wilbur and Emma Williams on August 25, 1941, in Napa Valley, CA, where he spent his youth and graduated from the Napa Valley High School. Jack was a member of the Teamsters Union. He was a truck driver for Consolidated Freightways, and...
Michael Richard Gerrie
Dec 18, 2005
Michael Richard Gerrie, 62, resident of Cottonwood, AZ, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2005. He was born to Eugene and Ruth Gerrie on February 8, 1943 in Los Angeles, CA, where he grew up; attending and graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School, as well as, he attended his first year at East L.A. College. Mike was a proud member of...
Benjamin A. Nichols
Dec 17, 2005
Benjamin A. Nichols, 93, of Cottonwood, AZ. passed away Saturday, December 17, 2005 at home with his wife of 71 years at his side. He was born February 14, 1912 in Everton, Arkansas, the son of William and Liza Nichols. Benjamin worked as a \u0027Mill Wright\u0027 in the lumber Industry in Oregon until his retirement. Benjamin was a member of...
