Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona

Douglas F. Thornsjo, Sr.

Douglas F. Thornsjo, Sr.

Feb 13, 2018

Douglas F. Thornsjo, Sr., a Corporate Attorney specializing in the nexus of banking securities and life insurance law, died February 13, 2018 in Sedona, Arizona at the age of 90. Douglas skipped his last year of high school in Minneapolis, Minnesota to enter the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology. Prior to that he served for two WWII summers as...

Luana Sue Beck

Luana Sue Beck

Feb 9, 2018

Luana Sue Beck, 71 of Cottonwood, passed away on February 9, 2018. She was born on March 5, 1946 in St. Joseph, WY to Aurther and Wilma Destefano. Luana attended California High for 4 years. She worked for the Santa Rosa California Schools, Tuttles Pharmacy and Yavapai College. Luana raised 3 beautiful sons. Luana was preceded in death by her...

Myrna Burchett

Myrna Burchett

Feb 9, 2018

Myrna Lee Burchett, 79 of Cottonwood, passed away on February 9, 2018. She was born on January 10, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to Valoris Lee Scott and Eleanor May Oglivie. God gave me the best mom. Myrna is survived by her husband of 60 years, William Burchett; son William Burchett II (Donna) of Cottonwood; brother Lawrence Scott (Linda) of Phoenix...

Ronald "Randy" Darnall

Ronald "Randy" Darnall

Feb 2, 2018

Ronald Randy Darnall, 80 of Cornville, passed away on February 2, 2018 in Chandler. He was born on May 23, 1937 in Winterset, Iowa to Ernest Otto Darnall and Inez Alice Little. Randy attended Winterset Community School, Augustana College in Rock Island and received his BA Degree and Muscatine Community College and received his AA Degree. Randy worked for Sawyer...

Christopher Montag

Christopher Montag

Jan 31, 2018

Christopher W. Montag was born on August 2, 1933 in Rock Island, Illinois to Christopher Leo Montag and Mable Alice (Thompson) Montag. He passed away on January 31, 2018. He moved to Arizona in 1951 when the Air Force called him to Luke Airforce Base where he welded aircraft engines. After his service was complete, he worked for Garriett Industries,...

Dallas Ione Piper (Rogers)

Dallas Ione Piper (Rogers)

Jan 30, 2018

Dallas Ione Piper (Rogers) passed quietly into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, in Cottonwood, Arizona. She was born on May 5, 1932 near Island Lake, Alvwood Township, Minnesota, to Earl and Mabel White. Dallas moved to Arizona with her parents and family in 1948, graduated from Clarkdale High School (1950) and married Earl Piper in 1950. Dallas was...

Cynthia Noble

Cynthia Noble

Jan 27, 2018

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Mabel Turner Willard

Mabel Turner Willard

Jan 19, 2018

Mabel (Dee) Turner Willard, 86 of Cottonwood, died on her 86th birthday on Friday, January 19, 2018 at her home in Cottonwood. She was born on January 19, 1932 in Ventura, CA to Edgar John Turner and Meta Margaret Wist Turner. Mabel attended the University of Nevada, Reno (Bachelors in journalism) and Claremont Graduate University (Masters in economics). She worked...

Rico Jacquez

Rico Jacquez

Jan 19, 2018

Rico Jacquez, 40 of Clarkdale, passed away on January 19, 2018. He was born on October 17, 1977 in Cottonwood to Enrique Jacquez and Veronica Blevins. Rico attended Clarkdale-Jerome school from K-8, Mingus Union High School and DeVry University. He worked for Lone Butte Casino in Chandler, AZ. Rico is survived by his parents; brother Kenneth Blevins; sister Lisa Sanchez;...

Mary Ellen Makey

Mary Ellen Makey

Jan 19, 2018

Mary Ellen Kaus Makey, age 89 from Cottonwood, went to be with her Lord on January 19, 2018 at Valley View Care. She was born on April 15, 1928 in Sidney, Nebraska to Joseph and Frances Kaus. Her parents were blessed with 10 children; 7 sons and 3 daughters. She was the 5th child. Her earliest memories were riding horses...

Sandra Wells

Sandra Wells

Jan 15, 2018

Sandra Jeannie Wells, 70 of Camp Verde, passed away at home on January 15, 2018. She was born on January 24, 1947 in Lebanon, IN to Robert and Drucilla Mann. Sandra attended Beauty School in Flagstaff and worked as a Beautician in Camp Verde. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Drucilla Mann. She is survived by...

Stanley J. Iverson

Stanley J. Iverson

Jan 12, 2018

Stanley J. Iverson, 74 of Cornville, passed away on January 12, 2018. He was born on July 31, 1944 in Miller, SD to Johannas and Edna Iverson. Stanley attended Ree Heights school from 1958-1962. He served his country in the Army during the Korean War. Stanley was a farmer/rancher in South Dakota then moved to Arizona to own a trucking...

Amy Gibson Mendoza

Amy Gibson Mendoza

Jan 11, 2018

Amy Gibson Mendoza, 92 of Clarkdale, passed away at home on Thursday, January 11, 2018. She was born on February 17, 1925 in Fossil Creek, AZ to Sam and Alice Mae Gibson. Amy attended Clemenceau Public School. She worked for the Yavapai Apache Nation and served as Community Chairperson, council member and on the election board. She was a member...

Donnie W. Johnson

Donnie W. Johnson

Jan 10, 2018

Donnie W. Johnson, 83 of Cottonwood, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. He was born on December 12, 1934 in Bakersfield, CA to William M. and Ethyl M. Johnson. Donnie served his country in the Air Force as Staff Sergeant. He worked for the military and was a self-employed cosmetologist. Donnie was an award-winning vocalist throughout his life, a...

Lorna Shanks

Lorna Shanks

Jan 9, 2018

Lorna Shanks, 59 of Cottonwood, passed away at home on January 9, 2018. She was born on August 31, 1958 in Pasadena, CA to Martin and Beverly Shanks. Lorna attended New Hampshire University for 2 years. She worked for Bevmar Industries in Carson, CA. She studied Spanish at Salamanca University in Salamanca, Spain. Lorna was a very talented artist. She...

Lois M. Pennington

Lois M. Pennington

Jan 9, 2018

Lois M. Pennington, 83 of Cottonwood, passed away at home on January 9, 2018. She was born on August 31, 1934 in McRoberts, Kentucky to Doss Barnett and Dora Mannus. Lois worked in restaurant management. Lois came to Arizona in the 1950s and resided in many Northern Arizona towns before moving to the Verde Valley in 1965. She enjoyed fishing,...

Janice Pender

Janice Pender

Jan 5, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Janice Pender announces her passing on January 5, 2018 at the age of 65 years. Janice will be lovingly remembered by her husband Lew of 36 years; her son Jason Pender; her six sisters Linda Kitchen (Dennis), Barbara Blanchard (Keith), Susan Russell, Phyllis Anderson (Norman), Betty Stephenson (Jim) and Pam Becker...

Anna Rose Dickinson

Anna Rose Dickinson

Jan 5, 2018

Anna Rose Dickinson, 96 of Cottonwood, passed away on January 5, 2018 at Carefree Assisted Living in Cottonwood. She was born on June 7, 1921 in Neodesha, Kansas to William Joshua Reeves Sr. and Lena Bell Wyland. Anna held a lifetime membership of the VFW, and was a member of TOPS and Happy Huggers. Anna was preceded in death by...

Theresa Marie Angelis

Theresa Marie Angelis

Jan 2, 2018

Theresa Marie Angelis, daughter of Alfred and Beatrice Cuaron of Jerome, after a long illness passed away on January 2, 2018. Teri was a graduate of Pierce College in Los Angeles. She served in the Los Angeles Police Force. She later was an agent for State Farm insurance for 17 years. Teri leaves her husband of 31 years James and...

Michael Leland Turner

Michael Leland Turner

Jan 2, 2018

Michael Leland Turner was born in Pontiac Michigan in 1946. His father, an Arizona native, brought the family back to Arizona in 1947. Michael spent the majority of his younger years in Clarkdale with his grandparents, and cousins. Michaels parents moved to Tucson and then to Tempe where Michael graduated from Tempe high school. Michael joined the navy right after...

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