Frank Lawrence Richey
Sep 11, 2015
Frank L. Richey of Prescott, AZ passed peacefully at the Prescott VA Medical Center September 11, 2015 with his family around him, just three days shy of his 85th birthday. Frank was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 14, 1930. He spent his early years in Johnson City, NY and Mentor, OH. After high school he joined the US Navy...
Mavis Robinson Nelson
Sep 11, 2015
Mavis Nelson passed away on Friday, September 11th at the age of 86. Mavis was born May 21, 1929 in Claremont, New Hampshire, although she lived her first 20 years in Windsor, Vermont. She attended college at Northampton Commercial College in Northampton, Massachusetts. With her beloved husband and best friend, Arthur Nelson, they moved to Nova Scotia for two years...
Irvin X. Rosen
Sep 11, 2015
“It's not the size of the dog in the fight; it's the size of the fight in the dog.” Mark Twain Irvin X Rosen passed away peacefully on Sept. 11, 2015, at his home in Prescott, Arizona, surrounded by his children, family and friends. Irv was 87 years old. Irv was born on Aug. 5, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri...
Vernon A. Beine
Sep 9, 2015
Vernon A. Beine, of Prescott, AZ, passed away on September 9, 2015, age 56. Vernon is survived by his brothers, David (Judy) of Franklin WI, Robert (Lynnette) of Eau Claire WI, and Mark (Corinne) of West Allis WI, nieces Sarah (Mike) Pisarek, Elizabeth Beine, Ashley Beine, a nephew Andrew Beine, and great nieces Francesca and Margaret Pisarek, as well as...
William M. Ballantyne
Sep 8, 2015
Known for his bright smile, compassion for others and his Scottish accent, William Mabbott Ballantyne passed away peacefully on Sept. 8, 2015. William (otherwise known as Bill or Scotty) was born in the Village of Linwood, Scotland on Dec. 23, 1945. He was the son of the late John W. and Margaret Ballantyne. He was the youngest of eight children....
Francella Sally Kohnke-Towne
Sep 5, 2015
Francella ‘Sally’ Towne Born Sept. 26, 1918 in Gardner, Massachusetts Eldest of five children Studied accounting and was extremely precise, avid book keeper throughout her long life. Even though left-handed, she won awards for her careful penmanship. She met Bill Kohnke, who was born and raised in Arizona, while he was stationed back East during WWII. Upon Bill’s return from...
John Joseph Marchello
Aug 31, 2015
Prescott native John J. Marchello, 89, passed away Monday, Aug. 31, 2015 at 8:45 a.m. at Yavapai Regional Hospital ICU of cardiac failure. John was born Feb. 9, 1926 in Prescott, Arizona to Anthony Marchello and Jennie (Cavigga) Marchello. He graduated from Prescott High School in 1944 and immediately joined the U.S. Navy. After serving as a radio operator on...
Gabriel Jess Ramirez
Aug 30, 2015
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Gabriel J. Ramirez (Daddy) who passed away tragically on Aug. 30, 2015. Gabe was an avid hunter, loved the outdoors, painting cars, riding dirt bikes but most of all he loved his kids. He was the devoted father of three children Shaena L. Ramirez 24, Justin G, Ramirez 17...
Dr. Kent Kleinkauf
Aug 28, 2015
Having fully loved life for 91 years, Kent Keith Kleinkauf, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, joined his Creator on Aug. 28, 2015. He passed of natural causes in the company of family and friends at the Good Samaritan Center in Prescott, Arizona, where he had resided for the past seven years. Kent was born in Grand Island,...
Donald Preston
Aug 15, 2015
Donald Preston, 73, of Prescott, AZ., passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015. He was born August 26, 1941 in Newark, NJ. Don Joined the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of 17 with written permission from his parents. He served in Camp Lejeune, NC; Okinawa, Japan; and Camp Pendleton, CA until his discharge in 1963. Don went on to graduate...
Stanley William Mckeil
Aug 9, 2015
Stanley William McKeil, 86 of Chino Valley passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015. He was born February 24, 1929 in Columbia, SD. Stan joined the U.S. Army at age 17 with his mother’s written permission. He served in Germany, later in Korea as a Sargent with the Military Police, and at Fort Ord, CA until his discharge in 1952. Stan...
Ina E. Filas
Aug 8, 2015
Ina E. Filas died August 8, 2015 at the age of 90. She was born January 16, 1925 in Sykeston, ND to Silas & Deane (Holt) Rasmussen. Ina was a member of the Consecrated Widows of SOLT, St. Germaine's Catholic Church in Prescott Valley, and the World Apostolate of Fatima. She was extremely involved with her faith in the Catholic...
Arthur Zachary Hirsch, Jr.
Aug 7, 2015
Arthur died Friday, August 7, 2015 at his home in Prescott, Arizona. He was born July 20, 1920 in Queens, New York, the son of Arthur Hirsch, Sr. and Constance (Obelander) Hirsch. Arthur was 95 years old. He served in the armed forces, married Katharine Mary Stanley Smith on June 5, 1945 and retired as Director of Activities for the...
Socorro C. Gray
Aug 4, 2015
Socorro C. Gray was born on June 27, 1926 in Villa Escobedo, Chihuahua, Mexico. Socorro immigrated to the United States at the age of 14 where she resided with her Aunt and Uncle, Leonor and Marin Burrola. She graduated high school in El Paso, Texas and married Harley H. Gray on July 15th 1950. Socorro and her husband moved to...