Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Paul A. Joens
Jun 3, 2024
Paul Joens, 76, of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2024, with loving family by his side. He was stoic and valiant in the face of medical conditions, ignoring symptoms and moving ahead in his busy daily life.
Always a farmer at heart, doing or creating something, he seldom sat down.
Born into a farming family near Manilla,...
Margaret J. Stephens
Jun 3, 2024
Margaret, “Margie”, Stephens, Christian, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, went home to her eternal home June 3, 2024. A school teacher for 38 years, wife for 55+ years, mother of two and grandmother of three. An advocate for helping children read and learn.
Her passion, and her calling by God was to work with children and help them read....
Johnny LeDoux
Jun 1, 2024
Johnny LeDoux, 92 of Cottonwood, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 in the Village of Oak Creek. He was born on December 10, 1932 in Raton, NM to Fabricio and Lucy LeDoux. He served his country in the Navy during the Korean War.
Johnny owned his own business: Johnny LeDoux Carpet Service. He also owned and operated group homes for...
Steve Snow
May 31, 2024
On Friday May 31st 2024, Steve Snow, loving father of two, passed away at age 69.
Steve was born on October 6th 1954 to Robert and Marilyn (Adcock) Snow. He was married to Brenda (Grant) Snow, and had two children, Karena and Zachary.
Steve had an enormous heart for people and offered his help to any who needed it. His passion for...
Albert "Al" Kramer
May 16, 2024
Albert (Al) Kramer, of Cornville, Arizona, passed away on May 16, 2024, at the age of 88. Born in 1935, he was raised in Saint Gallen, Switzerland, where at an early age, he apprenticed as a cook in his family’s restaurant. He graduated from culinary school in 1954 and spent two years as a journeyman line cook in Switzerland. In...
Dorothy DeReu Smith
May 13, 2024
Dorothy DeReu Smith went to our Lord on May 13, 2024.
“Dottie” was born in Waukegan, Illinois, and lived there until she married Robert H. Smith in 1954. They moved from Lakewood, California to Camp Verde, Arizona in 1987.
Dottie was a devout Catholic and for many years was an active member of the St. Frances Cabrini Parish. She loved her family,...
William R North
May 9, 2024
William Roger North of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away of cancer May 9th, 2024 surrounded by family. Bill was born in Zanesville, Ohio May 21, 1948. He moved to California during his teenage years, married and raised his two children. He then relocated to Arizona and met his second wife Diane of 41 years. Bill was a true Dallas Cowboys fan...
Lois Struthers-Tinnell
Apr 29, 2024
Lois Marlene Struthers-Tinnell passed away on April 29, 2024 in Cottonwood. She was born May 1, 1942 to Allen and Margaret Struthers in Nevada, Iowa and grew up on a farm near Collins, Iowa. She graduated from Ellsworth Community College where she was a singer in musicals then spent over twenty years working as assistant manager of big department stores...
Curtis Wilber
Apr 25, 2024
Curtis J. Wilber of Cottonwood, Arizona, formerly of Bradford, Pennsylvania, passed away April 25, 2024 in Cottonwood. Born January 23, 1964, to Jerry Lee and Sandra Mae Wilber, Curt knew how to enjoy life. He easily made friends and was never afraid to tell anyone how it was, or at least, how it ought to be.
After graduating from Bradford Area...
Mattie L. Fields
Apr 19, 2024
Mattie L. Fields, 55 of Clarkdale, passed away on Friday April 19, 2024 in Phoenix. She was born on August 24, 1968 in Cottonwood to Morgan Johnson Sr. and Louise Johnson.
Mattie attended Clarkdale-Jerome school. She worked at Cliff Castle Casino. Mattie enjoyed sewing, listening to live bands and spending time with her grandkids.
Mattie was preceded in death by her husband...
Richard Boustedt
Apr 19, 2024
Richard Boustedt, 85 of Cottonwood, passed away at home on Friday April 19, 2024. He was born on January 5, 1939 in Los Angeles, California to Arnold and Nadine Boustedt.
Richard served his country during the Cold War as 1st Airman and strategic air command bomber crew chief. He worked as an industrial engineer with Wham-O-Toys, Mattel Toys and Altec Lansing.
Richard...
Tony Louis Schisler
Apr 10, 2024
Tony Louis Schisler of Cottonwood, AZ, passed away April 10, 2024
Tony was born December 4, 1937 in Sorento, Illinois, son to Ouida Yvonne (Brown) Schisler, and Authur Schisler.
Tony's earlier life was spent in Charleston, Illinois and Frankfort, Indiana, prior to settling in Cottonwood, Arizona.
God gifted Tony to our family for 87 years, and during his time with us, we learned...
Kenneth Gunkel
Mar 27, 2024
Kenneth Gunkel of Camp Verde, AZ passed away on March 27, 2024. He was born on Feb 12, 1947 in Quanah, TX to Ewing Sr and Ruby (Samples) Gunkel. Kenneth grew up in Eldorado, OK where he graduated in 1965. He went on to pursue a doctorate degree in Veterinary Medicine from Oklahoma State University and practiced for 38 years...
Rodney Lee Gregory
Mar 24, 2024
In Loving Memory
On March 24th 2024 our beloved Rodney peacefully departed this earthly life to join his heavenly home. He was 58 years old. As we mourn his loss, we celebrate the legacy of a faithful man who touched countless lives.
A Life of Faith and Service
Rodney was a devoted Christian, guided by unwavering faith. His life exemplified love, compassion, and selflessness. He was a...
Dennis Walter Savage
Mar 17, 2024
Dennis Walter Savage, 76, of Cottonwood, Arizona entered eternal rest on March 17th, 2024.
Dennis was born on September 1st, 1947 to Walter Gale Savage and Martha Josaphine Savage in Anderson, Indiana. His father, Walter was a career service member in the U.S. Air Force and Dennis lived in England and different places in the U.S. In 1967, Dennis enlisted in...
Brandi Marie Kautzky
Mar 13, 2024
Brandi Kautzky, proud resident of Jerome, Arizona, was born to Thomas Walter Kautzky and Kandi Smith Kautzky in Okinawa, Japan, on Oct. 16, 1980. Her father served in the United States Marine Corps at that time. She died peacefully in her sleep on March 13, 2024, at the age of 43.
Brandi found the home of her heart when she...
Gerald Edward "Jerry" Piepiora
Mar 10, 2024
Gerald Edward "Jerry" Piepiora, age 76, of Sedona, Arizona, passed away on March 10, 2024. He was born on April 4, 1947, in Ware, Massachusetts, USA Jerry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a fun-loving individual who touched the lives of many through his involvement in various organizations. Jerry took great pride in his grandchildren, Nathan,...
Frank Moeser
Mar 9, 2024
Frank Moeser passed away peacefully March 9, 2024 after a prolonged illness. He was born in Brookville, Minnesota to William and Clara Freeberg Moeser.
He was known in the Cottonwood community as a past Exulted Ruler of the Elks, a member of the American Legion and as a talented biomedical technician at the Verde Valley Medical Center.
Frank served honorably in the...
Sheila Rae Howe-McCully
Feb 28, 2024
Sheila Rae Howe-McCully
October 25th, 1943 - February 28th, 2024
Sheila Rae Howe-McCully was born in Winslow Arizona, October 25th, 1943, to Charles Marvin Howe and Ruth Marie Carothers-Howe. Sheila’s family life included her 3 brothers: Robert (deceased), James (deceased), and William (Phoenix). From a young age, Sheila was brave and independent, buying her own school clothes and taking...
Josephine M. Mayer
Feb 24, 2024
Josephine M. Mayer, 90 of Camp Verde AZ, passed away February 24, 2024. She was born September 19, 1933, on a farm in Granite township MN, to the late Frank and Josephine Merkling. She is survived by her children Sandra Hindmarsh (Ron) AZ, Bridget Cox Utah, Greg Mayer (Amy) Wisconsin, sister Ermalinda “Linda” Crotty (David) Utah. 11 grandchildren, Bethany (Mike)...
