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Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Nancy Casebier
Feb 11, 2010
Nancy Casebier, 78, of Cottonwod died February 11 n Sedona. She was born November 12, 1931 in Hutchinson, Kansas, the daughter of Chet and Maxine Calvert. She was a graduate of Topeka High School. Mrs. Casbier worked as a realtor in Flagstaff. Previously she had worked for Morton/Thiokol during the Apollo program. While in Cottonwood she volunteered at the Verde...
Denton D. Padgett
Feb 10, 2010
Denton Dwaine (D.D.) Padgett, 89. of Clarkdale died on February 10. He was born December 11, 1920 in Vermont, Illinos the son of Clarence and Bessie (Heflin) Padgett. He served his country in World War II in the Army. Mr. Padgett was preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother. He is survived by his son, Gary Dwaine Padgett,...
Vickie L. Mauldin
Feb 9, 2010
Vickie L. Mauldin, 51, of Cottonwood died February 9. She was born December 11, 1958 in Phoenix, the daughter of Wesley and Betty Mauldin. Vicki attended Samuel Gompers Center for the Handicapped School and with United Cerebral Palsy. She was a member of the YES the Arc. She enjoyed singing and music. She was a member of the Clarkdale Baptist...
Joseph V. Cusumano
Feb 6, 2010
Joseph V. Cusumano, 89, of Camp Verde died February 6 in an autombile accident. He was born January 3, 1921 in East Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Mirino Mary Cusumano. He served his country during World War II in the Army. He served in Northern France and Rhineland and throughout Central Europe. He was He was awarded the...
Vonnie L. Bloodgood
Feb 6, 2010
Vonnie L. Bloodgood, 79, of Cottonwood died February 6. She was born December 20, 1928 in Tucson, the daughter of Robey S. and Garnet (Daily) Medley. She worked for JB Restaurant for 22 years as a prep cook in Flagstaff. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and loved humingbirds, cats, dogs, sewing and flower gardens. She leaves...
Lawrence E. Beatty
Feb 4, 2010
Lawrence Edward Beatty, 45, of Cottonwood died suddenly February 4. He was born November 15, 1964 in Glendale, California. Larry was a painter by trade and was convalescing from an accident. He passed the time making dream catchers. He attended the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. He was preceded in death by his father, LeRoy Earl Beatty, Sr. He is...
Alberta L. Pittam
Jan 31, 2010
Alberta L. Pittam passed away peacefully in her sleep January 31, 2010 at her home in Cottonwood. She was born July 10, 1924 in Flush, Kansas to Alfred and Mary Carlson. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Ralph Pittam; her daughters , Janice Poe (Ron) of Casa Grande and Ardeen Cooper (Bill) of Oregon; a son Michael...
Robert Butros
Jan 30, 2010
Robert Butros, 80, of Clarkdale, died January 30, 2010. He was born January 6, 1930, the son of Jamil and Virginia Butros in Jerusalem. He loved his family, camping and reading. Mr. Butros is survived by his wife of 55 years Therese Butros; two brothers Albert and Edward Butros; two sisters Ophelia Bishouty and Olivia Sabella; two sons Jimmy and...
Mary E. Hart
Jan 29, 2010
Mary E. Hart, 81, of Cottonwood died January 29. She was born November 19, 1929. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings. Mrs. Hart is survived by her husband Edward Earl Hart; sons Michael Edward Hart of Cottonwood, Robert Taylor Hart of Denver, Colorado, Jackie Eugene Hart...
Harold H. Kirkley
Jan 26, 2010
Harold H. Kirkley, 96, of Sedona died January 26. He was born January 15, 1914 in South Bend, Indiana, the son of Herbert and Dessie Bell Thornton Kirkley. He was a graduate of James Whitcomb Riley High School in South Bend, Indiana. He served his country in the Army. Mr. Kirkley worked as a life insurance salesman. His memberships included...
Scott M. Long
Jan 25, 2010
Scott M. Long, 72, of Cottonwood died January 25. He was born May 8, 1937 in Fallon, Nevada, the son of Bert and Violet Farnsworth Long. He was a graduate of Portola, California High School. He attended University of Nevada Reno. He served his country in the Navy. Mr. Long was the owner of Long Consulting and also was the...
Virginia Contreras
Jan 22, 2010
Virginia Contreras, 78, of Cottonwood died January 22. She was born March 20, 1931 in Drake, Arizona, the daughter of Gabino and Remedio Flores Soto. She graduated from schools in Drake and Prescott. During the 1970\u0027s, Frank and Virginia operated Mr. C\u0027s Drive-In Restaurant in Clarkdale which later became Su Casa. Her family remembers her as a great wife and...
Robert J. Pirtle
Jan 22, 2010
Robert Joseph Pirtle, 74, of Clarkdale died January 22. He was born June 2, 1935 in Prescott, the son of Noble Leroy Pirtle and Lenola Mary Rose Evans Pirtle. He graduated from Lincoln Elementary School, St. Joseph\u0027s Academy, Prescott Junior High School and Prescott High School. Mr. Pirtle served his country in the Navy as a Gunner\u0027s Mate Seaman during...
Karyn Lenkner
Jan 22, 2010
Karyn Lenkner, 60, of Cornville died January 22 at her home. She was born March 6, 1949 in Sacramento, California, the daughter of Ross M. Freeman and Mary Elizabeth Freeman. She was a graduate of Luther Burbank High School. She worked for Ludwig and Associates and also Home Medical Weight Loss Clinic. Her hobbies included movies, metaphysical studies, self-help/self-improvement and...
Margaret La Alla McCoy
Jan 21, 2010
Margaret La Alla McCoy was born Margaret La Alla Fredricy on July 4, 1914 in Johnstown, PA. to Charles E. Fredricy and Lizzie (Bloom) Fredricy. Margie was one of 9 children all preceded her in death. Edward, Bill, Francis, Ken, Althea, David \u0026 Helen. Helen the youngest was a twin. Her twin died at birth. Margie lived a very fun...
Beverly Ann McNeely
Jan 18, 2010
Beverly Ann (Feigum) McNeely was born August 28, 1938 in Glenwood, MN. She passed away on January 18, 2010 at her home in Cottonwood, AZ. Beverly has three children: daughters Rebecca Ann McNeely and Nola Jean Lind of California; son Jeffrey Peter Lind of Arizona. "Bev" has ten grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. She has two surviving brothers: Donald Feigum resides...
Afred V. Milkowski
Jan 18, 2010
Alfred Vincent (Bob) Milkowski, 83, of Cornville died January 18 at his home. He was born July 17, 1926 in Central Point, Oregon, the son of Alfred John and Velma Milkowski. Mr. Milkowski had his commercial pilots license and was a flight instructor. He worked 26 years for the telephone company GTE. He was an engineer and inventor. One of...
Merritt J. Schwan
Jan 18, 2010
Merritt J. Schwan, 85, of Cottonwood died January 18. He was born July 3, 1924 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, the son of Walter F. and Clara (Werfelman) Schwan. Mr. Scwan was baptised and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. He graduated from Trinity Lutheran School in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. He served his country in World War II as a navigator on...
Cheryl G. Elmer
Jan 18, 2010
Cheryl G. "Dee Dee" Elmer, 61, of Sedona died January 18 at her home. She was born December 28, 1948 in Jerome, the daughter of Arthur and Lucille Newton. She attended Sedona schools. Mrs. Elmer had worked as a secretary. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Sedona. Her hobbies included hunting, gardening, antiques, sewing and...
John J. Luby
Jan 16, 2010
John J. Luby, 94, resident of Rimrock, Arizona , formerly of Mt. Prospect, Illinois area died January 16. He was born November 7, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Thomas and Mary Connelly Luby. He worked as a machinist and modelmaker. Beloved father of Barbara Spacone (Alan) (aka Bonnie Browne) and Loree Bubert. Loving grampa of Erin Staeck (Scott)...
