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Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Michael Kahn
Dec 21, 2007
Michael Kahn, 72, of Cornville died December 21. He was born March 30, 1936 in San Francisco, California. Mr. Kahn was an artist and co-creator of Eliphante, Ltd. in Cornville. He leaves his wife of 37 years, Leda Livant Kahn. There are no public services planned.
Harold Maynard Bergen
Dec 21, 2007
Harold Maynard Bergen, 87, of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away on Friday, December 21, 2007. He was born January 7, 1920 in Dane County Wisconsin. Before his retirement, Harold owned and operated a lime quarry business. He enjoyed gardening and as a devout member of the Jehovah\u0027s Witnesses for 34 years, he always encouraged people to look forward to Jehovah\u0027s New...
Aimee Lynn Woodard
Dec 20, 2007
Aimee Lynn Woodard, 47 of Cottonwood, was born February 14, 1960 in Phoenix, AZ and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday December 20, 2007. She is preceded in death by grandparents George Dumas and George and Eva Addair. Aimee's surviving family members are her husband of 5 years Larry Woodard of Cottonwood; parents Donald and Jane Addair...
Carmelita Ortiz
Dec 20, 2007
On March 21, 1939, this world was blessed with one of God's own angels. Carmelita was born in Oakland, California with a love of life, family and music. She grew up in San Francisco with her parents, three sisters and two brothers and soon found a passion for football and her hometown team the 49ers. Through her mother she began...
Walter L. Loops
Dec 15, 2007
Walter L. Loops, 91, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2007. He was born January 26, 1916. Walter and his family moved to Jerome in 1960, where he served on the Jerome Volunteer Fire Department. He drove truck for Belyea Trucking Company during the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam-making a record number of trips from Clarkdale...
Esperanza S. Prieto
Dec 15, 2007
Esperanza Prieto, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at the age of 101. She was born July 17, 1906 in Magdalena, Sonora, Mexico to Juan and Marina Silva; and during her youth attended schools in Page Springs, Arizona. Esperanza dedicated 34 years of employment with the Cottonwood Caf. She enjoyed embroidering and gardening, but most of...
Jack R. Duncan
Dec 14, 2007
Jack R. Duncan, 87, resident of Clarkdale, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2007. He was born May 6, 1920 to Charles and Leona (Harring) Duncan in Gillman, Missouri; where he attended the local elementary and grade schools, and graduated from Slatter High School. Jack was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served his country during WWII. He...
Henry Raymond Mure
Dec 11, 2007
Henry Raymond Mure, 78, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away at home on Tuesday, December 11, 2007. He was born March 1, 1929 in New York City, New York to John Eugene and Louise A. (Despit) Mure. Henry served his country with the United States Army during the Korean War. Professionally, he worked with electronics; being employed with such businesses...
Vera Francis
Dec 10, 2007
Vera Francis, 95, resident of Camp Verde, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2007 in Peoria, Arizona. She was born December 6, 1912 in Ethel, Mississippi to Allen Brooks and Bessie (Hester) O'Briant. Vera was the owner of the Copper Lantern Restaurant, located in Flagstaff, Arizona. She enjoyed gardening, politics, and was an animal lover. She was a member of...
Mary E. Shade
Dec 10, 2007
Mary E. Shade, 82, 14 year resident of Cottonwood, passed away at her home on Monday, December 10, 2007. Mrs. Shade was born August 8, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan to Cyril and Grace Gordon. She retired from the federal government as a personnel manager. She was a member of the Monday Rosary, Secretary of the Grandmother's Club, a volunteer at...
Leon Edward Niederkorn
Dec 9, 2007
Leon (Lee) Edward Niederkorn, 72, of Cottonwood, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2007. He was born March 10, 1935 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He served his country in the Army and then married Beverly Ann Jones on September 7, 1957. Lee graduated from Northwestern University and began a long, successful career in the financial industry. Upon retirement Lee and Bev...
Robert J. Perry
Dec 8, 2007
Robert J. Perry, 82, resident of Clarkdale, passed away at home, on Saturday, December 8, 2007. He was born August 20, 1925 in St. Ignace, Michigan to Joseph I. and Irene Perry. He proudly served his country during WWII as a Seaman Second Class in the U.S. Navy. Robert was a Businessman and Chef; he was the Commander of the...
Marie A. Demond
Dec 7, 2007
Marie A. Demond, 66, resident of Cottonwood, was relieved of her pain and suffering and called home by our Heavenly Father on Friday, December 7, 2007. She was born May 13, 1941 in Canyon, Texas to Choice and Louise Dalton. Marie spent much of her life in California before retiring to Cottonwood in 1994. She was a member of the...
Kathryn A. Karagas
Dec 6, 2007
Kathryn A. Karagas June 21, 1952 - Dec. 6, 2007 Kathryn, better known as Kitty, lost her heroic battle against pancreatic cancer. She was diagnosed with the disease in June. She was a resident of Arizona for over thirty years and Cottonwood for over ten years. She is sorely missed by her family, especially her sisters Sally of Michigan, and...
John Philip Moschel
Dec 6, 2007
John P. Moschel, 54, loving husband and father, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2007. He was born February 21, 1953 in Hastings, Nebraska to John Joseph and Jennibel (Briggs) Moschel. John attended Northern Arizona University, where he studied Geology. He loved the outdoors and his best days were spent hunting and fishing. John was a meat...
Thomas Howard Stitt
Dec 5, 2007
Thomas Howard Stitt, 84, resident of Camp Verde, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2007. He was born March 12, 1923 to Eugene C. and Lela J. (Rowley) Stitt in North Vandergrift; where he grew up and graduated from the local high school. Following high school, he attended the University of Pittsburgh; and he served his country during WWII in...
Helen Marie Rose
Dec 4, 2007
Helen Marie Rose, 91, resident of Camp Verde, passed away in Cottonwood on Tuesday, December 4, 2007. She was born in Pangburn, Arkansas on April 8, 1916 to Harvey and Bessie (Taylor) Short. Helen worked in the grocery industry for most of her life. She was a member of the Church of Christ; and she taught Sunday school until she...
Joe D. Rodriguez
Dec 2, 2007
Joe D. Rodriguez, 87, resident of Cottonwood, born February 8, 1920 - passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2007 in West Hills, California. He is survived by three sons; John of California, David of California, and Martin of Arizona; three daughters, Julie of Nevada, Rita Jo of California, and Lucy of California; as well as, 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren....
Norman Scott Boyle
Dec 1, 2007
Norman Scott Boyle, also known and loved as "Scotty", passed away at his Cottonwood home at the age of 81. He was born in Lehi, Arizona on August 12, 1926 to Orson and Carrie (Shill) Boyle. Norman attended the Mesa High School - graduating in 1944. For a short time following high school, he attended Arizona State University before serving...
Nancy N. Killion
Nov 30, 2007
Nancy N. Killion, 81, resident of Clarkdale, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2007 in Sedona. She was born January 13, 1926 in Phoenix to Samuel and Margaret (Sans) Newton. Nancy attended Emerson Schools, following which; she received her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Washington. She worked and retired 14 years ago as a medical secretary from an Associated...
