Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Barbara -Barbie- Epperson
Oct 12, 2013
Barbara (Barbie) Jean Epperson went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, October 12, 2013. Barbie was born in Englewood, California. She moved to Flagstaff in 1946 and then to Cottonwood in 1973. She is survived by her husband, Gerald (Jerry) Epperson, three sons, Randy Epperson, Greg Epperson, Jeff Epperson one daughter, Lisa Vickers, twelve grandchildren and nineteen...
Yvonne Marie Falcone
Oct 12, 2013
Yvonne Marie Falcone of Cottonwood, AZ died October 12, 2013. She was born on November 8, 1936 in Los Angeles, CA. Daughter of John and Matilda (Maillot) McFadden, she had a lifelong love of the arts and was herself a talented carver and painter. She also loved searching the antique shops, and at one time owned her own small store...
Jean Claxton
Oct 6, 2013
Jean Claxton was born on July 9, 1939 in Superior, WI. She died on October 6, 2013 at 1:30AM. She is survived by 9 children, 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was sweet and kind to others, a loving mother and a hardworking mother. She was loved by all. Her children grew up here in Cottonwood and some of her...
Marguerite -Betty- Middleton
Oct 6, 2013
Marguerite "Betty" Middleton, formerly Marguerite Burns, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2013. Betty was born on January 18, 1927 in Denver, Colorado to Robert and Marguerite Burns. Betty attended Holy Family High School in Denver and received a Bachelor\u0027s degree from Loretto Heights College in Denver and a Master\u0027s degree from San Francisco State College. After college Betty...
Mildred M. Luchsinger
Oct 5, 2013
Mildred M. Luchsinger, 88 of Cottonwood, passed away on October 5, 2013. She was born on December 16, 1924 in Youngstown, Ohio to Michael A. Blosak and Mary E. Martinko. Mildred worked as an insurance executive in Columbus, Ohio. Mildred was a loving mother that will be missed by all who were fortunate to meet her. Mildred was preceded in...
Francisco V. Cabrera
Oct 2, 2013
Francisco V. Cabrera, 74 of Cornville, passed away on October 2, 2013. He was born on December 3, 1938 in Jalisco, Guadalajara to Martiniano Cabrera and Juanita Vasquez. Francisco worked for the City of San Luis Parks and Recreation. Francisco built the family home and led souls to the Lord. He was the greatest husband, father and provider. He was...
Larry J. Schinagel
Sep 29, 2013
Larry J. Schinagel, 64 of Cottonwood, died September 29, 2013. He was born on November 29, 1949 in Hampton, IA; the son of Gerald and Dagmar (Johansen) Schinagel. For most of his time in the Verde Valley he was a drive for the Sedona-Phoenix Shuttle. She also really enjoyed dancing and working with his hands. Larry Schinagel is survived by...
David Gonzalez
Sep 29, 2013
David Gonzalez, 58, of Cottonwood, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2013. David was born on May 19, 1955 in Los Angeles, CA to Manuel and Mary (Nino) Gonzalez. He attended school in LA and after finishing, continued on to a specialty school where he learned the ins and outs of private investigation. After becoming a licensed and bonded P.I.,...
Robert Dean Seiple
Sep 26, 2013
Robert Dean Seiple, 73 of Clarkdale, passed away on September 26, 2013. He was born on February 11, 1940 in Warren, Ohio to Willard and Mary Corrine (Spear) Seiple. Bob attended Beaceville School. He served his country in the military. Bob worked for C. Coil (Aerospace Industry). He worked on the first space ship that went to the moon. Bob...
Lee O. Gillespie
Sep 26, 2013
Lee O. Gillespie, 86, of Cottonwood passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2013, peacefully in his home. He was born on July 31, 1927 in Chicago, IL to Raymond L. and Hazel E. Gillespie. Lee graduated from Hirsch High School in Chicago before attending Wilson Jr. College to obtain his degree in engineering. After finishing school, Lee went on to...
Hettie Francine Thornton
Sep 25, 2013
Hettie Francine Thornton, born September 18, 1933 in Shackelford, Texas to James B. Wilson and Lila Newton, was reunited with her husband Big Jim Thornton on September 25, 2013. Francine is survived by Lila Mackey, James King, Jeri Ann Kooiman (Dave), Dan Thornton, Howard Thornton (Karen), Joe Thornton and Jamie Lynn Stude (Gary). Francine has 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren....
Helen M. Mackey
Sep 23, 2013
Helen M. Mackey, 85, of Cottonwood, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2013. She was born on February 27, 1928 in Deridder, La, to James and Nellie (Tock) McMahan. She grew up on a farm and attended school in Neosho, MO with her two sisters and one brother. After growing up, she married Phillip Mackey. She worked at Big Smith...
Rita K. Pruitt
Sep 23, 2013
Rita Kathryn Pruitt beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend has entered Heaven\u0027s gates. Rita met with Father Kelash on September 22nd and received her last rights and felt at peace. Shortly after 2:00 A.M. on September 23, 2013, while laying at her husband\u0027s side, she passed in her sleep. She was born to Quintin and Isabel Hartjes...
Arnold -Andy- Anderson
Sep 21, 2013
Our dad, Arnold (Andy) Warren Anderson passed away at home on September 21st after a long battle with Alzheimer\u0027s. He was 83. Dad was born June 17, 1930 in Everett, Washington to Arnold A. and Helmi M. Anderson. He graduated from Everett High School and then spent the majority of his adult life working in the airline industry. While employed...
Robert E. Hermann
Sep 20, 2013
Robert Edmond Hermann of Cottonwood passed away September 20, 2013. He was 71 years old. Robert was born on September 21, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Ottomar Edmond and Mildred Adele Hermann. He attended school in the Washington School System, graduating in 1959. After graduation, Robert chose to serve our country in the Army National Guard, achieving the rank of...
Allen Zale
Sep 20, 2013
Allen Zale, 81, of Cornville, died September 20, 2013 in Cornville. He was born April 4, 1932 in Globe, Arizona to Hason and Sophie Zale. He attended Washington Elementary School in Phoenix and Glendale Union High School. He then joined the Army and served in the Korean War. He moved his family to Cornville in 1969, working at the DA...
Viola Clark
Sep 18, 2013
Viola Clark, 97 of Cottonwood, passed away on September 18. She was born on April 16, 1916 in Barnesboro, Pennsylvania to Robert and Amanda Keith. Viola attended Barnesboro High School. She worked for Lutheran Retirement Home. She was a homemaker and a loving wife and mother. Viola loved to travel with her son and daughter-in-law. Vegas was a favorite destination....
Beverly Hooper
Sep 12, 2013
Beverly Hooper of Cottonwood passed away suddenly on September 12, 2013. She was 86 years old. Beverly was born on June 7, 1927 in Clinton, IA to Herman and Alta Gehlsen. At the age of 18, she set out for adventure in California, where she met the love of her life, Larry Hooper, pianist and bass singer on The Lawrence...
Bonnie L. Rognholt
Sep 6, 2013
Bonnie Rice Rognholt, 76, passed away on September 6. She was born on October 4, 1936 in the family home in Wilson, Wisconsin to parents Bert and Leona (Estlack) Rice. She graduated from Glenwood City, Wisconsin in 1954. She worked in St. Paul, Minnesota until her marriage to Rodney M. Rognholt on July 29, 1955. To this union four sons...
Gerald T, Eddards
Sep 5, 2013
Gerald T. Eddards, 74 of Cottonwood, passed away on September 5, 2013 in Tucson. He was born on May 21, 1939 in San Rafael, California to David Eddards and Mary Twohy . Gerald attended San Rafael High School for 4 years. He served his country in the Army. Gerald worked and retired from the City of Napa Water Department in...
