Helen Wells

Helen Wells

Sep 30, 2015

Helen Wells, one of the first council members for the Chino Valley Town Council, passed away peacefully in her home September 30, 2015 at the age of 89 years young. Born in Worcester, MA on April 8, 1926, Helen led life to the fullest as depicted in her 80th birthday celebration song's rewritten lyrics to the Statler Brother's "Do You...

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Donna Rider

Donna Rider

Sep 28, 2015

Prescott resident and world traveler Donna (Donnie) Dimitroff Rider went on to a new world on Monday, September 28, 2015. Born in Clayton, New Mexico to Macedonian immigrants Zina and Kosta Dimitroff, Donna graduated from Clayton High School and then moved into the banking business in southern California, where she met the love of her life, Don Rider, who preceded...

Byron Crawford Seegar

Byron Crawford Seegar

Sep 27, 2015

Byron Crawford Seegar, 88, died in Prescott Valley, AZ September 27, 2015. He was born October 21, 1926 in San Antonio, TX to Clifford & Nora (Crawford) Seegar. He is survived by his sons Joe (Martha) Seegar of Tempe, AZ and Ron Seegar of Williams, AZ; and grandchildren Lauren, Matthew, and Jon.

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Frank Lawrence Richey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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Gabriel Jess Ramirez

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

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,...

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Donald Preston

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...