Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
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...
Dorothy Hamouris DeLaO
Mar 13, 2014
Dorothy Hamouris DeLaO, 82 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on March 13, 2014. She was born on September 23, 1931 in Jerome, Arizona. Dorothy attended Clark St, Sellwood, Commerce High School in Arizona and Marshfield High School in Oregon. She was retired from Management Assistant of the State of Nevada in Carson City, NV. Her previous occupation was Project Clerk...
George Allan Witte
Mar 11, 2014
G. Allan Witte "Al", 83, passed away at home on March 11, 2014. He was born May 6, 1930 in L.A. Calif. He joined the Navy during the Korean War and later became a resident of Apple Valley Calif. He was a planning engineer for Contel Telephone Company retiring in 1992, served as Commander on San Bernardino County Sheriff's department...
Michael C. Fourzan
Feb 28, 2014
Michael Cesar Fourzan, 57 of Cottonwood, passed away on February 28, 2014. He was born on October 7, 1956 in New Orleans, LA to Leopoldo Fourzan and Marie Ingold. Michael served his country in the Air Force as Sergeant and received the Good Conduct Medal. Michael was a member of the American Legion. Michael loved to be outside camping or...
Volney -Pete- Preston
Feb 28, 2014
Volney (Pete) Preston, 93, of Cottonwood passed away February 28, 2014. He was born September 16, 1920 in Alberta, Canada, the son of John Ellsworth Preston and Nina (Woods) Preston. He served his country in World War II with the 965th Field Artillery Battalion. He fought in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes (The Battle of the Bulge) and in Central Europe....
James E. Pinneo
Feb 27, 2014
James E. Pinneo, 91 of Pinetop, Arizona, passed away on February 27, 2014 in Camp Verde. He was born on December 11, 1922 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Harry and Lucretia Pinneo. James attended Iowa State and Iowa University. He served his country in the Marine Corp during World War II. James worked for the Southwest Forest Industry. He was part...
Paul E. Chapman
Feb 24, 2014
Paul E. Chapman Sr., of Cottonwood, died on February 24, 2014 in Cottonwood. He was born on April 13, 1920 in Providence, Rhode Island. Paul was a veteran of WWII and Korean and retired from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1960. His love of model building included airplanes, ships and railroads. Paul is survived by his wife of 37 years...
Richard â"Rickyâ Duncan
Feb 23, 2014
Richard "Ricky" V. Duncan of Cottonwood passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2014. He was 64 years old. Ricky was born on July 6, 1949 in Lansing, MI to Richard Sr. and W. June Duncan. The family moved to Arizona when Ricky was young and he attended school at Sedona Brewer Road School and graduated from Flagstaff High School. Ricky...
George L. Housner
Feb 22, 2014
George Leonard Housner, 83, passed away February 22, 2014 in Cottonwood, Arizona. He and his wife, Peggy, were a part of the Verde Valley community for the past two decades. George made a home for himself at Camp Verde High School coaching several different sports. He loved it and all the kids. After he finished coaching at the high school...
Carole Lynn Aston
Feb 19, 2014
Carole Lynn Aston of Camp Verde passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. She was 72 years old. She was born on July 6, 1942 in Los Angeles, CA to William Thomas and Ruby Fern Lord. She graduated from John Marshall High School before going on to cosmetology school to become a hairdresser. Carole and her family moved to the...
