Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Ronald J. Peterson
Aug 25, 2012
Ronald J. Peterson, 67, a resident of Cornville (formerly of Sedona), died August 25, 2012. Ron was preceded in death by his life partner Joe Kozlovski. Ron served in the US. Army from 1965-67 where he earned the National Defense Services Medal, Sharpshooter Badge and Marksman Badge. He spent time in Korea, prior to being Honorably Discharged on Jan. 20,...
Stephen J. Rogerson
Aug 21, 2012
Stephen Rogerson, 55 of Clarkdale, passed away on August 21, 2012. He was born on January 21, 1957 in East Orange, New Jersey to Alvin and Monica Rogerson. Stephen worked for Kachina Point Healthcare in Sedona. He enjoyed hiking, reading and laughing. Stephen will be deeply missed by all his loves and family. Stephen is survived by his wife Flor...
Raymond E. Snell
Aug 20, 2012
Raymond Eugene Snell, 67 of Camp Verde, passed away on August 20, 2012. He was born on May 26, 1945 in Concordia, Kansas to Albert Snell and Bulah Largent. Raymond was an iron worker and diesel mechanic. He enjoyed fishing, camping, hiking, family and jokes. Ray will be deeply missed by all his loving family and friends. Raymond was preceded...
Michael E. Humphrey
Aug 19, 2012
Michael E. Humphrey, 70 of Cornville, passed away on August 19, 2012. He was born on April 15, 1942 in Phoenix to Maxine Erickson. Michael worked as a cosmotologist for 50 years. He loved gardening and wood crafting. Michael will be deeply missed by all his loving family and friends. Michael was preceded in death by his brother Ellis Humphrey...
John B. Falk
Aug 18, 2012
John B. Falk, 91 of Cottonwood, passed away on August 18, 2012. He was born on June 14, 1921 in Bellingham, Washington to George Falk and Hilda Westerland. John served in the Army in the Guadalcanal and Philippines and received the Bronze Star during WWII. John worked for the Department of Defense. John is preceded in death by his wife,...
Lewis Black
Aug 17, 2012
Lewis "Rusty" Black, 77 of Cottonwood , went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 17, 2012. He was born in Flagstaff on June 28, 1935 to Ed and Frances Black of Sedona. He was raised in Sedona and attended school in the old Sedona Elementary School and graduated from Flag High in 1953. From there he attended one...
Robert -Bob- Schmid
Aug 14, 2012
Robert F. (Bob) Schmid was born Dec. 30, 1930 in Everett, WA, one of seven kids to Frank and Mayne Schmid. He passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at the age of 81. He was preceded in death by both parents, one brother, one sister, one sister-in-law, one brother-in-law and his grandson, Joel Schmid. He is survived by his...
Gordon H. Shuman
Aug 13, 2012
Gordon H. Shuman passed away August 13, 2012 at the age of 93. He served 4 years in the Air Force during WWII. He also served 33 years with the Phoenix Fire Department. Gordon is survived by wife Nancy; stepdaughters Sharon, Sandy and Cindy and husband Gary; grandchildren Bonne, Lani and husband James, Nathan, Nick, Amber and husband John, Breanne,...
John Lemke
Aug 12, 2012
John Lemke, 59 of Clarkdale, passed away on August 12, 2012. He was born on July 9, 1953. John served in the United States Marine Corps. He worked as a Firefighter, volunteered at the Old Town Mission and rode his motorcycle for charitable causes. John is deeply missed by all who knew him. John is survived by his wife Joyce;...
Cay Alberta Henington
Aug 11, 2012
Cay Alberta Henington, 68 of Cottonwood, passed away August 11, 2012. She was born on June 7, 1944 in Willits, California to Clifford and Katherine Johnston. Cay worked for Verde Valley Medical Center. She loved her family and friends with all her heart and loved nature in all its purity and peacefulness. Cay loved to cook and bake. She was...
Ollie D. Crick
Aug 9, 2012
Ollie D. Crick, 88 of Cottonwood, passed away on August 9, 2012. He was born on August 24, 1923 in Shelbyville, Tennessee to Robert L. Crick and Mary Isabell. Ollie attended school until the 6th grade. He enlisted in the Marines during WWII and received the Purple Heart. Ollie was a self-employed cattle hauler and an Oil Boot Truck Driver...
James Penfield
Aug 8, 2012
James Penfield, 78, passed away in Cottonwood, AZ on August 8, 2012 but lived the majority of his life in Escondido, CA. James was born in Glendale, CA to Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Penfield. He was predeceased by his parents and two sisters; Jean Wild of Ventura, CA and Virginia Finkbiner of Glendora, CA. James received his undergraduate degree from...
Delfinio Sandoval
Aug 5, 2012
Delfinio Sandoval, 82, of Camp Verde died August 5, 2012 in Phoenix . He was born April 4, 1930 in San Juan , New Mexico , the son of Joselino and Florinda (Chavez) Sandoval. He had a career with Southwest Forest Industries and was known as a man of all trades. As always, he prepared a home for his family...
Michael V. Sanford
Aug 2, 2012
Michael V. Sanford 58 died August 2, 2012 in Camp Verde, Arizona. He was born October 3, 1953 in Ephrata, Washington. He has been an Arizona resident since 1972. Michael was an entrepreneur and craftsman. He enjoyed fishing, spending time outdoors, reading and most importantly he cherished time spent with family. Michael was a kind generous man with a gentle...
Jamie Treakle Montiel
Aug 1, 2012
Jamie Treakle Montiel, 26, Cottonwood, passed away. She was born March 20, 1986 in Cottonwood, the daughter of James J. Treakle and Donna H. Brown. She attended Cottonwood schools and worked with her sister and mother at the Tamale Factory. She went on to become the head cook at Georgie\u0027s Caf. She will be remembered as being a fantastic Mom...
Genevieve Schultz
Jul 31, 2012
"Farewell my good neighbors, dear friends and relatives. May God\u0027s love and peace be with you until we meet again. Love Ya!" ~Genevieve \u0027Babe\u0027 Schultz Genevieve \u0027Babe\u0027 Helen Theil Schultz died July 31, 2012 in Cottonwood. She was born October 28, 1923 in Webster, South Dakota to Nick J. Thiel and Lena Baisch. She was married to John A Schultz...
Laura Elizabeth Ballard
Jul 30, 2012
Laura Elizabeth Ballard was called home at the age of 55 by her Savior Jesus Christ on July 30, 2012. She is healed and whole now and set free! She was born Guymon, Oklahoma July 22, 1957 and lived in Texas and Colorado as an infant but was raised in Flagstaff, Arizona. She relocated to Phoenix where she had a...
Walter Thomas Beamis
Jul 30, 2012
Walter Thomas Beamis went to be with his Lord on July 30, 2012. He was born on June 2, 1932, the eldest son of Thomas and Dorothy Beamis. Walt will be remembered for his love of his family, biking, camping, golfing and woodcarving. Walt will be missed, but his family knows he is resting in the arms of his Lord....
Marco Cano
Jul 29, 2012
Marco Cano, 86, of Cottonwood died July 29, 2012. He was born August 15, 1925 in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Cano had a career as a machinist in a metal shop. In his youth he trained to be a boxer. He was preceded in death by daughters Cynthia Cano and Loretta Cano and a son Mark Cano. Mr. Cano leaves...
Edith Easter
Jul 29, 2012
Edith Easter, 85 of Cottonwood, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2012. She was born on May 11, 1927 in Muhlhausen, Thuringia, Germany to Paul Albrecht and Martha Robel. Edith lived in Germany and came to the US permanently in 1955. Edith\u0027s father was a musician and from the age of ten she played the accordion and sang with her...
