Lane Ernest Braun, 79, of Prescott passed away February 9, 2012 at home surrounded by family. Lane was born in Toronto, Canada to Ernest and Florence (Lane) Braun.

Lane is survived by his spouse of 60 years Marlene; son Allen (Ann) Braun of Michigan; daughter Marie (Robert) Everitt of Michigan; grandchildren Judi, Kristine, Devin, Katrina, Raquel, and Sheila; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Lane was an active member of the Moose Lodge, the Elks Lodge, the Eagles Club, and the Gun Club. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and traveling the United States to see family for the holidays and gatherings. He was most proud of his family.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Marlene.

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Alice Eldredge Tubaugh

 Alice Eldredge Tubaugh passed quietly into the hands of the Lord on February 7, 2012.  She was born in Temperance, Michigan on February 22, 1928.  She is preceded in death by Edgar A. Eldredge and Alden T. Tubaugh.

Alice was a member of Eastern Star, Lady Shriners, and an Honorary Member of the Rotary Club of Chino Valley.  She loved going to Rotary lunches with her son, Bruce Eldredge and granddaughter Kimberly Eldredge.

She is survived by her son Bruce Eldredge (Rose), daughter Bonnie Line (Richard) and step-son Tom Tubaugh (Becky).  Her pride and joy were her granddaughters, Danna Lacey (Brent), Nicole Line, Kimberly Eldredge, and Alicia Large (Dan).  Her great-grandsons Nicholas and Jayden Lacey, and Scott English were a source of constant delight.

The family would like to thank the caregivers at New Horizons Care Home in Chino Valley, and the dedicated people at Hospice Family Care.  Arrangements are being handled by Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home.

In Lieu of flowers the family is suggesting donations be made to the Chino Valley Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 3626, Chino Valley, AZ 86323.

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J. Wayne Markle, 81, of Prescott Valley, AZ passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2012.  Wayne passed peacefully in his home under the care of his family and Hospice of the Pines. 

He was born Aug 16, 1930 in Harrisburg, PA, a son of the late John and Nellie Pearl Markle.  He was preceded in death by his sons J. David and Steven Wayne Markle, sisters Isabel Strine, Mary Heishman, and Georgeanna May, and brother Glen Markle. 

Surviving are his loving wife Kathy Markle, children Ami, Jami, and Scott Markle, sister Jean Yinger, and brother Lloyd Markle. 

Wayne graduated from high school in Carlisle, PA in 1948, and then earned an engineering degree from Penn State University in 1952.  He also played football for Penn State under Rip Engle.

Wayne went on to found Markle Construction Company, a residential and commercial construction firm based in Mechanicsburg, PA.  He was active in the Chamber of Commerce, local Fire Company, Masonic Lodge, Moose Lodge, among other civic organizations throughout his lifetime. 

In 1998, Wayne and his wife retired to Prescott Valley, AZ.  He became active in the Senior Softball League, where the games and camaraderie brought him great joy!  The only thing Wayne enjoyed more than watching sports was playing sports.  He had many great opportunities on the diamond, the grid iron, and the links during his lifetime, including a round of golf with Arnold Palmer. 

The quality of his life can be felt by the love and devotion of the family that he left behind.  May he rest in Peace!

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Theodore M. Vaughn, died February 2, 2012 at his home on the Prescott Yavapai Reservation. He was born August 21, 1928 in Los Angeles, California the son of Albert and Amy (Jimulla) Vaughn. He came to the Yavapai Prescott Reservation as an infant; and was raised by his grandparents, Sam and Viola Jimulla.  Ted was 83 years old.

Ted was educated at the Washington Traditional School and Prescott High School. He proudly served two enlistments in the United States Navy.  Ted returned to Arizona and moved to Peach Springs where he married Geraldine McGee. He drove the school bus and  worked  as a cowboy. He then became an pilot for the BIA  flying out of Keems Canyon and Window Rock over the disputed land area of the Hopi and the Navajo tribes,  Ted learned his jewelry craftsmanship from Hopi friends. He then flew for the White Mountain Apache Tribe flying commuter planes out of Taylor and White River. Ted returned to Prescott in 1981, and helped to construct the houses on the reservation.  His sister, Patricia McGee, President of the tribe asked him to help her preserve the Yavapai language and culture; together they taught the younger members of the tribe. For over 20 years he worked on his Yavapai language word list.

He received many awards among them are  “Outstanding American Indian of Arizona”, the “Spirit of the Heard” Award, He was proudest of his work of preserving the culture of the Yavapai Tribe.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years Genevieve, sons;  Charles (Artie), Ted Jr, and Thaddeus; daughters ; Margaret, Louise and Amy (Joe) and sister, Darlene Ogo,; many grandchildren and nieces and nephews, He was preceded in death by sons: Tommy and Sammy, brother Travis Gazzam and sister, Pat McGee.

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Eileen Marian Jansen, 84, of Prescott passed away February 1, 2012. She was born December 5th, 1927 to Joseph and Mabel (Knobelsdorf) Veskauf.

Eileen was preceded in death by her husband. She leaves behind three sons Brian, Peter, and Joel.

A private cremation is scheduled at Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home.

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   Helen Louise Miller died Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at her home in Prescott, Ariz.  She was born December 27, 1915 in Loysville, PA.; the daughter of David and Mae (Shannon) Wentz.  Helen was 96 years old.
Helen served on a hospital ship in the United States Navy as a nurse during the Asian and Europeon invasions.  She was also selected as one of six Navy nurses to have an Audience with Pope Pius XII.
   She raised two children and continued her nursing career as an RN and was a member of the VFW.
Helen is survived by her children; Doug Miller of Prescott, Ariz., Louise Miller and her husband Pat Martin of Washington, D.C., and grandson Nathan Lilienthal.

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John Housel 83 , finished his last journey in life on January 22nd at his home in Prescott Valley.

He had worked for Motorola in Scottsdale for 40 years, was a Past Master of Peoria Lodge F&AM and a man of many hobbies.

He is survived by his wife, Nellie Jean of 62 years, son Rick Housel, Vancouver Wa, Linda Mangogna, Chandler Az, Judy Wax of Mt Pleasant, AR and Gail Gast, Camas Wa, nine grandchildren and nine great grand children. He left foot prints on many hearts and will be truly missed. 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, the 28th of January at 11:00 am at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Prescott Valley, Arizona.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Samaritans Purse.

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Nadine died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona.  She was born May 23, 1922 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma; the daughter of Garrett and May (Hudson) Stark.  Nadine was 89 years old.

She is survived by her sons; Dave Brechwald & his wife Ann of Prescott Valley, AZ, Jack Brechwald of San Jose, CA, grandchildren; John, Jennifer, David, Beth, great-grandchildren; Andrew, William, Joseph, Patrick, and Alex.

Nadine loved getting together with family and friends.  She enjoyed the "Lawrence Welk Show", Elvis and piano music.  Nadine was most proud of her children and she will be missed.

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Sally died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at the Capri At The Pointe Rehab care home in Phoenix, Arizona.  She was born February 11, 1937 in Juneau, Alaska.  Sally was 74 years old.

She is survived by her loving husband, Ralph E. O'Tier, of 21 years.

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Robert G Lovell was born March 20, 1947 in Houghton, Michigan and died Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott.
Bob graduated Michigan Tech University in 1970  with degrees in civil engineering and business. He loved restoring homes, reading science fiction, model railroading, gardening, dog walks, & spending time with his familiy. Bob was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. He is survived by his wife Sue, sons Endicott and James, father Robert G Lovell Sr., and sisters Patricia & Nancy, as well as his dogs Sox and Chase.

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Jeannine Schnitzius died January 14, 2012 at the  Marley House in Prescott, AZ.  She was born March 27, 1955  the daughter of Jack and Frances (Walker) Vanesian. Jeannine was 56 years old.

Jeannine married the love of her life, Mark on Feb. 1, 1975. Jeannine loved to cook, teaching cooking classes at the mall and the Children’s Cooking classes at Yavapai College. She even did private catering. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially the grandchildren.

In addition to Mark, Jeannine is survived by; her son, Scott (Catie); daugther Kerry (Jim) Hunnell); brothers; Steven (Pam) and Pastor Randy (Donna) Vanesian;  her mother, Fran and grandchildren; Keith, Alyssa, Trista, Kyle and Mark.

Celebration of Jeannine’s Life will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at Living Faith Church, 7225 N. Coyote Springs Rd. Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

The family suggests memorials in Jeannine’s name to Living Faith Church, to the Samaritan Fund at the address above. 

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     Gloria died Friday, January 13, 2012 at her home in Prescott, Arizona.  She was born September 18, 1945 in Prescott, Arizona; the daughter Theodore and Felipa Rodriguez (Andrada).  Gloria was 66 years old.

     She is survived by her son Albert Placencia, sister and caregiver Robin and Bill Jones, sister Mary and Ubaldo Infante, brothers; Theodore and Manuel Rodriguez, Willie, Don, Pat and Richard Andrada and a large extended family including grandchildren; Albert, Isaiah, Diona, Vanessa, Michelle, Sherri, Adam, Steven, and Maree, 11 great-grandchildren, neices, nephews, cousins and a special friend Arlene Placencia.

     Gloria is preceded in death by her daughter Renee, sons Christopher and Joshua and grandson Andrew.

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   Margaret Herzog, died January 11, 2012 at Las Fuentes Care Center. She was born Sept. 11, 1916  the daughter of William and Adaline (Dicken) Phillips. Margaret was 95 old.

   Margaret and George where married in 1973 in Sun City, Arizona. They moved to Prescott in 1992. George fondly recalls Margaret excellent recylcing and craft skills. She made dog figures from used golf balls given her by the golf pro in Sun City, make wire figures from hangers and enjoyed redoing greeting cards with construction paper and new versus.
She was an active member of Willow Hills Baptist Church until recently when she could no longer hear the service. Margaret and George really enjoyed her family reunions especially the ones in Logan, Utah and North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

   Margaret is survived by her husband George; her brother, Robert (Opal) Phillips and sister-in-law Lucille Phillips all of Kansas.

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Sue Alvis, of Prescott, AZ, died from heart failure on Jan. 10th.  She was 63.   A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, January 16th, 2012 at Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home in Prescott.  Sue was born in Danville, VA to Edward and Ruby Carson.  She married Jerry Alvis, of Anaheim in 1987.

Sue was selfless in making the welfare of her family a priority and sharing her unconditional love with all those around her.  She was a devoted wife, wonderful sister, loving mother and caring friend.  Sue leaves behind her husband, Jerry of Prescott, brother Mike Carson of Anaheim, and son Steven Masters of San Francisco as well as stepdaughters Jeannine Willoughby of Phoenix City, AL and Tamerisa Dyer of Mira Loma, CA and her grandchildren: Mikayla, Caleb, Makenzie, Blake, Collin and Samuel.

Sue was raised in Orange County and graduated from California State University, Fullerton.  She spent the bulk of her career with the Orange County Sheriff’s department before retiring to her ranch in Prescott, AZ.  Sue carried a deep concern for and was an active volunteer of the Alzheimer’s Assn. in Prescott.

In addition to her parents, two grandchildren, Karyna Dyer and Austin Willoughby, predeceased Sue.  Sue will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to the Desert Southwest Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Assn at 3111 Clearwater Dr. Suite A, Prescott, AZ 86305 or the Wounded Warrior Project.

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On January 7, 2012 Dennis Wayne Davis went to sleep with pain in his body.  On January 8. 2012 Dennis Wayne Davis woke up running with the angels and with no more pain.  We his loved ones who remain know that someday we will see him again in Heaven.  We rejoice that in Heaven there is no pain.  Thank you LORD for receiving our loved one in your presence. 

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