Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Roger J. Pfeifer
Apr 17, 2014
Roger J. Pfeifer, 72, of Cottonwood, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father, Apr. 17, 2014 in Cottonwood. He was born in Hinsdale, IL March 29, 1942 to Jerry and Ruth Pfeifer. Roger graduated from St. Procopius High School in Lisle IL. in 1960. He attended the General Motors Vocational Training Center graduating in 1961. He then enlisted...
Gilles Dubien
Apr 10, 2014
Gilles Dubien of Cottonwood passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2014. He was 86 years old. He was born on February 17, 1928 in Canada. He was retired from a movie studio and his favorite pastime was working with wood. He was a joker at heart and always trying to entertain those near him and he was very fond of...
Audrey Kremzier
Apr 8, 2014
Audrey Kremzier (ne Smith) passed away on April 8, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Emil Joseph for 55 years. Born August 9, 1925, in Rocky River, Ohio, to Leo J. and Clara M. Smith ne Stenger (deceased). Resident of Cornville, Arizona, at time of passing. Burial in Saint Mary\u0027s Cemetery, Avon, Ohio, with her loving husband. A memorial service...
Daphne Coppinger
Apr 7, 2014
Daphne Coppinger, 81 of Camp Verde, passed away on April 7, 2014 at home. She was born on January 12, 1933 in Browder, Kentucky to Clarence and Mary Gamblin. Daphne was self employed in Real Estate. She belonged to Jehovah Witness. She enjoyed writing poems, riding horses and drawing. She loved her children, grandchildren and all children but most of...
Robert D. Parsons
Apr 5, 2014
Robert Dell Parsons Sr., 76, of Camp Verde, died Wednesday April 5, 2014. He was born on August 11, 1938 in Flagstaff, AZ to Marvin and Pearl Parsons and grew up in Flagstaff, graduating from Flagstaff H.S. in 1954. After high school he served his country in the United States Air Force. Later he worked for the Arizona Department of...
Fern Peacock
Apr 2, 2014
Fern Peacock, 90 of Cottonwood, passed away on April 2, 2014. She was born on February 28, 1924 in Streator, Illinois to John E. Cushman and Margaret M. Enders. Fern was a homemaker and did office work. She belonged to the Women\u0027s Club of Kankakee, IL and held numerous offices including president. She enjoyed art and gardening. She loved her...
Logan Spude
Apr 2, 2014
The vibrant life of 26 year old Logan Spude was tragically cut short on April 2, 2014 in Cottonwood. The Cottonwood resident was waging a valiant battle against substance abuse, when a single lapse of sobriety took his life. Logan\u0027s passing is a tragic reminder that a single choice can have tragic consequences. On November 8, 1987, Logan was born...
Karen M. Knutsen
Apr 1, 2014
Karen M. Knutsen, 67 of Camp Verde, passed away on April 1, 2014. She was born on April 11, 1946 in Canon City, CO to Merwin and Carrie Rowe. Karen worked as a medical transcriptionist for 35 years. She was also a mother and a homemaker. She attended Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed home decorating crafts. Karen was a loving...
Phyllis Marian Ridenour
Apr 1, 2014
Phyllis Marian (Hart) Ridenour, age 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 1, 2014 in Camp Verde. She was born on August 29, 1923 to George Franklin Hart and Marguerite May (Hazen) Hart in Beverly, Massachusetts. She graduated with an AA Degree from St. Petersburg Junior College in St. Petersburg, Florida. She lived in San Diego, California for...
Arthur Burger
Apr 1, 2014
Arthur Burger, 90 of Cottonwood, passed away at home on April 1, 2014. He was born on May 28, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY to Arthur Burger and Hattie May Springstead. Arthur served his country in the Army as Warrant Officer during WWII. Arthur owned a meat packing plant and was the inventor of turkey ham. He enjoyed wood carving. Arthur...
Jack L. Harbeson
Mar 29, 2014
Jack Harbeson, 83 of Camp Verde, passed away on March 29, 2014. He was born on July 5, 1930 in Camp Verde to Vernon and Phyllis Harbeson. Jack attended school in Camp Verde. He served his country in the Navy during the Korean War. He was the owner of Camp Verde Electric Service. Jack loved his family, hunting, fishing, camping...
Arneile Esteves
Mar 29, 2014
Arneile Esteves, 82 of Cottonwood, passed away on March 29, 2014. She was born on July 5, 1931 in Los Angeles, California to John and Marion Purcell. Arneile worked for Wal-Mart. She was the mother of 9 children, an R.N. and a wonder lady. She enjoyed knitting. Arneile was much loved. Arneile was preceded in death by her parents John...
Peggy Underwood
Mar 26, 2014
Peggy Underwood, 46 of Cottonwood, passed away on March 26, 2014. She was born on November 19, 1967 in Payson, Utah to Vance and Mary Bonnie Underwood. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; 1 brother and 2 sisters. She is survived by son Kalvin Babcock; daughter Kenna Babcock; brothers Dennis Underwood (Kate) and Eddy Underwood (Tiny); sisters Connie...
Bonnie Lee Tennihill Tornquist
Mar 20, 2014
Bonnie Lee Tennihill Tornquist was born October 20, 1945 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Forrest and Glee Tennihill of Lost Nation, Iowa. She passed away on March 20, 2014 in Cottonwood. Bonnie attended Oak Park Academy in Nevada, Iowa, and graduated from Americana School of Beauty, in Des Moines, Iowa. She resided in Iowa, Nebraska, North Carolina, and Illinois before moving...
Barbara -Bobbi- Torrez
Mar 20, 2014
Barbara "Bobbi" Torrez, 84 of Cottonwood, passed away on March 20, 2014. She was born on June 7, 1929 in Williams, Arizona to Edward and Antonia Torrez. Bobbi attended Williams Elementary School. Bobbi was a loving homemaker of 62 years who loved to cook traditional Mexican food. Her greatest accomplishments were the treasured moments spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren....
Danny Lee Scott
Mar 19, 2014
Danny Lee Scott, born at Williamson in Mingo County, West Virginia, passed away March 19th, 2014 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Danny worked at Fleetwood Motor in Detroit, Michigan. He earned an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Detroit. He moved with his family to the Verde Valley in 1980. Shortly after arriving to the area, Danny was hired...
Eldo -Gene- Sutter
Mar 17, 2014
Eldo "Gene" Sutter, 86 of Cottonwood, passed away on March 17, 2014. He was born on October 19, 1927 in Hopedale, IL to Lawrence and Sarah May Sutter. Gene worked as a journeyman carpenter and business owner and was a dealer for Vacu-Maid Central Cleaning Systems. Gene was a member of Science Ridge Mennonite Church in Sterling, IL and Vineyard...
Catherine Louise Davis
Mar 16, 2014
Catherine Louise Davis, 56 of Camp Verde, passed away on March 16, 2014. She was born on January 23, 1958 in Bend, Oregon to Stephen J. and Mary A. Kautz. Catherine attended Lake Washington High School for 3 years and received her high school diploma. She worked for Naturmed Inc. - Institute for Vibrant Living for 6 years. Catherine enjoyed...
Margareht Anne DiBacco
Mar 16, 2014
Margareht Anne DiBacco, 77 of Cottonwood, passed away on March 16, 2014. She was born on April 23, 1936 in Los Angeles, California to Lee and Jennette DiBacco. Margareht attended Dorsey High School. She was active in many organizations and was always dedicating her time for others. Margareht was an accomplished dancer in en-pointe and tap dancing and toured with...
Donald Howard Beck
Mar 14, 2014
Donald Howard Beck, 68 of Camp Verde, passed away on March 14, 2014. Donald served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. Donald worked for Cliff Castle Casino, Camera Center in Prescott and Olympic Camera in Los Angeles, CA. Donald is survived by his wife of 23 years Elaine Beck; sons Jason Beck (Patty) of Prescott, James Smith...
