Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Andrew Paskett
Mar 12, 2017
Andrew (Andy) Edward Paskett II grew up with his family in Albion, MI. where he graduated from Albion High School, attended St. John\u0027s Catholic Church where he served as an altar boy and enjoyed helping the parish priests doing various jobs and worked at the family restaurant when he was younger. Andy met the love of his life Shirley Crowell...
Elinor G. Palmer
Mar 2, 2017
Elinor G Palmer died peacefully on March 2, 2017, at the age of 103, at Valley View Care after a short illness. Elinor was born on September 21, 1913 to Henry and Elinor Palmer in Bellflower, California. Elinor was the second of four children (Sister, Hazel Palmer, brothers, Warren Palmer, and Laurence Rocheville, all deceased). She lived in Newport Beach,...
Donald Mozzone
Mar 1, 2017
Let us celebrate a life of determination, purpose and love that was Donald Mozzone. On March 1, 2017, Don passed from us and joined his twin brother Dick, his mother Helen and his father Pierre. Born in Seattle, WA on May 1, 1935 he developed a strong interest in sports. He was a pitcher for the Cleveland Eagles, city champs,...
Hilda Mohr
Mar 1, 2017
Cottonwood resident Hilda Mohr passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. She was born on March 10, 1925 to Fred and Elfrieda Sturzenbecher in Marion, South Dakota. Hilda was the second of four children and the first child in her family born in America. Hilda married William Mohr in 1942 and left farm life in South Dakota with her husband...
Carl M. Cavender
Feb 27, 2017
Carl M. Cavender, 80, of Cottonwood passed away February 27, 2017. He was born July 30, 1936 in Mason, Michigan. He was a graduate of Dansville High School. He served his country in the Army. Mr. Cavender was a member of the Catholic Church in Leslie, Michigan. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, outside activity and visiting with everyone. His family remembers...
Benjamin Quiroz
Feb 21, 2017
Benjamin Quiroz passed away suddenly in his home on February 21, 2017. He was born on November 27, 1965 in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico and lived in Cottonwood for the past 30 years. Benjamin leaves behind his wife Stephanie of 25 years; 2 daughters Jadira and Veronica; stepson Caleb; 8 brothers and sisters; 3 grandchildren and lots of nieces and...
Joan Frances Piercey
Feb 21, 2017
Joan Frances Piercey, 77 of Cottonwood, passed away on February 21, 2017. She was born on July 7, 1939 in Ely, Nevada to Sherman and Autrey Schwarz. Joan attended West High School in Phoenix. She was very proud of her family Thanksgiving gatherings and loved to attend her children and grandchildren\u0027s ball games. Joan is survived by sons William Woods...
Ione J. Coody
Feb 18, 2017
Ione J. Coody, 86 of Lake Montezuma, passed away on February 18, 2017. She was born on November 21, 1930 in Chicago, IL. Ione graduated from Branson, MO High School in 1951 and married husband Shelby Coody of that year. They welcomed a son, Robert in 1956 whom was named after her brother who was killed in the Korean Conflict...
James R. Tipton
Feb 12, 2017
James R. Tipton, 71 of Cottonwood, passed away on February 12, 2017. He was born on June 15, 1945 in Boston, MA to Lonia and Dorothy Tipton. James attended Charleston Jr. and High School and Electrical Trade school. He worked as an electrician at G.E. in Massachusetts and the Phoenix Cement Plant in Clarkdale. James was Commander of the Royal...
Bobby Ray Stanfill
Feb 11, 2017
Bobby Ray Stanfill, 83, of Cottonwood passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017. He was born September 16, 1933 in Enville, Tennessee. He served his country in both Korea and Vietnam, obtaining the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. Mr. Stanfill worked as a Glendale Police Officer, a security guard, a seasonal National Park ranger and did maintenance for Circle W rentals. He...
Richard Case
Feb 10, 2017
Richard Case, also known as Hippy John, died at VVMC on February 10, 2017. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 10, 1940 and lived in the Verde Valley for 50 years. He is survived by daughter Jill and granddaughter Ashley. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cottonwood...
Helen M. Karnik
Feb 7, 2017
Helen M. Karnik, 94 of Cottonwood, passed away on February 7, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born December 13, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Theresa Bothen. Ever smiling, ever inquisitive, ever beautiful, and could she ever bake! A woman of unending faith, she lived a full and joyful life. She was preceded in death...
Dorothy Mae Wolf
Feb 6, 2017
Dorothy Mae (Davy) Wolf, age 94 and born on January 8, 1923 in Pamona, CA, passed away on February 6, 2017 at Austin House in Cottonwood, AZ. Dorothy was preceded in death by husband Clarence Wolf, son George Wolf and son Michael Wolf. She is survived by daughter Shirley (Wolf) Hajicek and her spouse Frank Hajicek. She is also survived...
Carl Edward Vollmer
Feb 5, 2017
Carl Edward Vollmer age 86 of Flagstaff, AZ crossed over to heaven on February 5, 2017 after a long journey with ALS with the songs, prayers, and blessings from his family surrounding him at the Prescott VA Hospital Hospice. Carl was born as the third of four boys on June 17, 1930 to Ralph and Esther Vollmer in Syracuse, NY....
John Crews
Feb 2, 2017
John Crews, 63 of Rimrock, passed away on February 2, 2017. He was born on February 28, 1953 to Kenneth and Mary Crews. John was retired but formally owned the Shack Attack. John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. John is survived by his wife of 26 years Kim Crews; sons Dustin Sonn (Heather) and Jerry Sonn...
Janet Sylvia Bowser
Jan 28, 2017
Janet (Jan) Sylvia Bowser, age 69 of Cottonwood, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017. She was born to the late Fred Roger Abbey and Esther Alma Marshall-Abbey on July 4, 1947 in Los Angeles, Ca. The Abbey family lived in various cities and towns throughout Southern California while Fred pastored at different churches. Jan attended Chaffey Jr. College. Then...
Austin F. Shira
Jan 26, 2017
Austin F. Shira, Jr, 92 of Cottonwood and Rimrock for 40+ years, passed away on January 26, 2017. He was born on July 23, 1924 in Sioux City, IA to Austin F. Shira Sr and Pearl C. Shira. Austin served his country as Major in the Marines Marine Air Corp during World War II and Korea. Austin was a Commercial...
Albert D. Loomis
Jan 24, 2017
Albert D. Loomis, 87 and a resident of the Verde Valley area for 58 years, passed away at home on January 24, 2017. Al was born the fifth of seven children to Earl and Naomi Loomis in Lewiston, Idaho on March 13, 1929. Al served his country as a Rifle Marksman in the Armored Infantry Battalion of the U.S. Army....
Lonnie Ray Rogers
Jan 24, 2017
Lonnie Ray Rogers, 61, of Cottonwood, passed away January 24, 2017. He was born November 1, 1955 in Grand Rapids, MI. to Larry Ray \u0026 Chi Chi Rogers. He served in the Marines from 1973 to 1976. Lonnie was the groundskeeper at Oak Creek Country Club in VOC. He was an active member of American Legion Post 25 and the...
DonMichael Anthony Bliss
Jan 20, 2017
DonMichael A. Bliss, 77 of Cottonwood, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at his home. Born on May 12, 1939 in Dobbs Ferry, NY to Michael John Bliss and Linnie Bliss. Don attended High School in Gilboa, NY and had an associate\u0027s degree in computer science from Rockland Community College. He served his country as Corporal in the United...
