Obituaries

Jan 30, 2014

Pauline Marie Callahan (Pat) was born 11/5/1922 in Golden Eagle, IL. She and her husband moved to Prescott Arizona in 2009. Pat died 1/30/2014 after a long journey through the Alzheimer world. She is preceded in death by her husband Jeremiah Francis Callahan, and one of her children Mary Theresa Callahan. She is survived by her remaining children Patty, Michaela...

Jan 27, 2014

Kenneth D. Jackson, 58, passed away on Jan. 27, 2014. Jackson is survived by his mother Velma Jackson; three brothers Darryl, Larry and Tommy; two sisters Evelyn and Roberta; his four children Kentavia, Kameron, Kolby and Jazmyne Jackson; and his girl Lolly Masterson. Jackson is predeceased by his father James Jackson. His brother Darryl passed away and joined them on...

Jan 26, 2014

Rafaela Belinda Perales, 62, died January 26, 2014 in Prescott, Arizona. She was born January 18, 1952 in Long Beach, California to Rupert and Ramona Perales. She is survived by her son Michael R Perales, his wife Kimberlee, three grandchildren Natasha,Victoria, and John Michael, her Brother Frank H Perales, his wife Gail from California, sister Mary Jo Duran of California,...

Jan 24, 2014

Eloisa M. Gonzales, former resident of Los Angeles, California and 22-year resident of Prescott died on January 24, 2014 following a short illness at Good Samaritan Society Marley House, Prescott, AZ. She is survived by her nephews John and Joseph Gonzales, and her niece Linda Herrling. She is also survived by many cousins who fondly called her 'Nini.' Eloisa (Nini's)...

Jan 24, 2014

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Jan 23, 2014

Robert S. Diringer, 54, died January 23, 2014 in Prescott Valley, AZ. He was born March 9, 1959 in Rochester, NY to Joseph and Beverly Diringer. Robert is survived by his father Joseph Diringer, daughter Lorelei Diringer, Nephews Joseph Robert Hanes, Daniel Segel and a niece Naomi Bappe, sisters Deborah Segel and Linda (Tom) Porter. Robert loved racing cars and...

Jan 22, 2014

Jan 21, 2014

Luella Williams Our beloved Luella Williams, 88 years old, passed into our Lord's loving arms on January 21, 2014 at the Lund Family Hospice Home in Gilbert, AZ. Luella was born on October 5, 1925 in Melrose, MN to Herman and Margaret Hinnenkamp. She was the sixth oldest of twelve children. Luella moved from MN to Chula Vista, CA in...

Jan 21, 2014

Bonita Joanne Gross of Prescott, Arizona passed away on Tuesday January 21, at the age of 72. Bonita, or Bunny as she was affectionately called, was born in Fargo, North Dakota on February 22, 1941 to Vern and Helen Pierson. She graduated from Overseas Dependents School in Naples, Italy in 1959 and went on to graduate from Durham's Business College...

Jan 20, 2014

Vernon E. Dvorak, age 80, of Prescott, Ariz., formally of Walker, Iowa, passed away on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014 at the Pleasant Valley Adult Care Home in Prescott. Vernon was united in marriage to Janet Kayser on Oct. 13, 1956 at Sacred Heart Church in Walker. Vernon was born in Urbana, Iowa, Oct. 3, 1933 to Jesse and Emma (Koutny)...

Jan 20, 2014

Jasper Wayne Starkey, 78, Prescott, Arizona, passed away January 20, 2014 of Parkinson’s disease triggered by Agent Orange exposure during two tours of duty in Vietnam. Born in Marquand, Missouri on April 27, 1935 Wayne joined the US Air Force in 1954. After 23 years of proud service, he retired with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. Wayne later retired...

Jan 20, 2014

Michael Pozgay, 96, passed away January 20, in Prescott, Arizona. He was born August 29, 1917, in Chicago, Illinois, to Michael and Magdalene Pozgay. He graduated from Ripon College and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a band teacher, and later had a successful career as a sales representative in the music business. In 1952,...

Jan 19, 2014

Lawrence S. Coop, 83, of Dewey, Arizona passed away on January 19, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Survivors include wife of 59 years, Valerie; son Michael of Henderson, NV; daughter Debbi (Weeter) of Phoenix, AZ; and grandchildren Dustin, Trisha, Tiffany, April, Cody, Kaley and Austin. He was born August 22, 1930, in Joliet, Illinois and proudly served 20 years...

Jan 18, 2014

Nancy Morgan passed away peacefully on Jan. 18, 2014. Nancy was born in West Virginia on Jan. 26, 1935. Nancy and her husband, Warner, moved to Arizona in 1962 and retired in Prescott Valley in 1990. Nancy retired as a deli manager from Fry's grocery store. They thoroughly enjoyed their retirement and used the time to pursue hobbies such as...

Jan 16, 2014

Barbara Ann Campano, 60, died January 16, 2014 after a struggle with Breast Cancer. She was born August 07, 1953 in England. Barbara is survived by her husband Danny Campano of Paulden, brother Robert Redman, children Jay Adams, Tina (Robert) Bixby, Kevin (Tonya) Barngraff, Danyale Barngraff (Curtis Lafiasse), and Danny (Jenny) Campano. Grandchildren include Blythe, Sophia, Oliver, Hayden, and Isabel;...

Jan 15, 2014

Madelyn died Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at the Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood, Arizona. She was born January 29, 1931 in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania; the daughter of Harvey and Ruth (Minnich) Kipp. Madelyn was 82 years old. She is survived by her daughter Robin McClure and husband Ed of Torrington, Wyoming, grandchildren Dixie, Amber, and Jeremiah. She is also...

Jan 14, 2014

Anna Di Peppino Carter , 92, entered everlasting peace and joy in the presence of our lord, Tuesday, January 14, 2014, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She resided until recently with her daughter Maureen in Prescott, AZ. Anna is survived by her three daughters Maureen (Duane “Lief”) Erickson, Patricia Agrait, and Bonita (James) Leek, Grandchildren John, Rocco, Priscilla (Chase), Melina, Anthony,...

Jan 14, 2014

Dorothy Marie Tordrup, 94, beloved wife and mother, died January 14, 2014 in Prescott, AZ. Dorothy was born September 9, 1919 in Pittsburg, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Richard C. Tordrup. Dorothy is survived by her children Theresa (Jan) Charlesworth of Prescott, AZ, Paul Tordrup of Chino Valley, Brian Tordrup of Prescott Valley,...

Jan 13, 2014

Peter John Gasparino, 60, of Prescott, Ariz., died unexpectedly Monday, January 13, 2014 in Prescott, Ariz. He was born July 2, 1953 in New London, CT to Aldo & Alice (Morgan) Gasparino. He leaves behind his two sisters Virgia Szostak and Verna Krider, and two brothers Aldo Gasparino and Robert Gasparino.

Jan 12, 2014

William Gary died Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix. He was born November 21, 1924 in Dallas, Texas; the son of Alvin and Katherine (Fitch) Gary. William was 89 years old. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 66 years, Marion Helen (Luken) Gary, daughter Katherine McCraine and her husband Swayze of...