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Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Diane Carol Lovett
Apr 20, 2018
Diane Carol Lovett, 83 of Cottonwood, passed away April 20, 2018. Diane is survived by her sister, Anne Botterud, her stepchildren Carl Miller, Evelyn Harris, Dennis Lovett (Ann), Mike Lovett (Maggie) and Becky Kulis (Gene), 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Diane was born November 4, 1934 in Livingston, Montana to Keith and Margaret Botterud. She moved to the...
Anita Darline Grace
Apr 18, 2018
Anita Darline Grace went to be with our Lord and Holy Mother on April 18, 2018. She was born on April 4, 1925 to Kenneth Howard Sleeper and Anita Ruby Kirby in Los Angeles, California. When she was 5 years old, her mother was re-married to Stanley Jarocha and Anita and her brother Ken were adopted by Stanley and given...
Rodney Allen Pitts
Apr 16, 2018
Rodney Allen Pitts, Sr. was born June 9, 1959 in Phoenix, AZ and left us on April 16, 2018 in the place he loved most, Cornville, AZ. Rodney was preceded in death by his father Jimmie Wayne Pitts; all of his grandparents; two brothers (in-law) Steven Kennedy Sr. and Jimmy Grube and his nephew Steven Kennedy Jr. He is survived...
Evelyn May Cann Smith
Apr 11, 2018
Evelyn May Cann Smith, 92 of Cottonwood, AZ passed away peacefully on April 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul R. Smith; brother Howard and parents Charles and Emeilia Weigel Cann. She is survived by her daughter Lynn Simmons (John); son Scott Smith (Claire); grandchildren Jennifer Weinberg, Jessica Smith, Darlene Hibbs (David) and Pamela Wilkinson (Kyle);...
Ron Schoenwiese
Apr 10, 2018
Ron Schoenwiese of Sedona died April 10, 2018. He was a member of the VFW Post 7400, the Marine Corps League Sedona Detachment 1237 and the Knights of Columbus Verde Council #2493. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 1:00pm at the VFW Post 7400, 705 E. Aspen Street in Cottonwood.
Carol Howard
Apr 9, 2018
Carol Howard, 71 of Clarkdale, passed away on April 9, 2018. She was born on January 23, 1947 in Grand Forks, ND to Nels and Delores Gustafson. Carol worked as a Histology Technician. She was a lover of animals. Carol was preceded in death by her grandson Michael Gordon Roberts and granddaughter Carleigh Rae Roberts. She is survived by her...
Allen L. Gibson
Apr 8, 2018
Allen L. Gibson, 76 of Rimrock, passed away on April 8, 2018. He was born on February 20, 1942 in California. Allen is survived by his daughter Joyce Gold of Rimrock and brothers Dan Gibson (Pam) and Rick Gibson (Donna). There are no services scheduled at this time.
John Parker Gillam
Apr 5, 2018
John Parker Gillam, 78 of Sedona, passed away in Cottonwood on April 5, 2018. He was born on January 15, 1940 in Pasadena, CA to Claude E. and Borghild Gillam. John attended University of Southern California and received his BS and MBA. He worked for Ford Motor Company from 1965 - 2001. From 1988 - 1991 he lived in Japan...
Robert E. Daymude
Apr 4, 2018
Robert E. Daymude, 79 of Cottonwood, passed away on April 4, 2018. He was born on January 30, 1939 in Alexandria, Virginia. Robert worked 21 years for AZ Game and Fish and 18 years for the Fire Department. Robert was preceded in death by his wife Edith Daymude. He is survived by son Robert E. Daymude, Jr; daughter Tamara M....
Gary Whitehouse Sr.
Apr 3, 2018
Gary Whitehouse Sr., 78 of Cornville, passed away on April 3, 2018 at home. He was born on February 6, 1940 in Shabbona, Illinois to Frank and Nellie Whitehouse. Gary attended Shabbona School then served his country in the Army as Sergeant. Gary enjoyed fishing and hanging with the grandkids. He was a funny, awesome guy and was loved by...
Joseph "Mike" Demma
Apr 2, 2018
Joseph Michael Mike Demma, of Clarkdale, Arizona passed away Monday, April 2, 2018 at Verde Valley Medical Center. Mike was born on November 1, 1946, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania to Joseph and Sophia (Catoris) Demma. He graduated from New Kensington High School in 1964, served in the United States Army, and graduated from the University of Maryland in 1978. Mike...
Ellen "Dorene" Cramer
Apr 1, 2018
Ellen Dorene Cramer, 93, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Lawrence Lynn, 5 brothers, James Barnett, Robert Henry, John Leslie, Larry Arthur and Ronald Martin Wainscott and 1 sister at the age of six years old Norma Aileen, all of Butler, Missouri. Dorene was born to Arthur Boone...
Catherine "Kay" Parish
Mar 31, 2018
Catherine (Kay) Parish, 91 of Cottonwood, AZ passed away March 31, 2018. She was born November 9, 1926 in Niles, Ohio, the oldest of 5 children to Paul and Mamie Law. Kay was preceded in death by husband Herman Parish; son Denis Parish; sister Pauline Fairrington and brothers Paul Law and James Law. Kay is survived by daughter Diana (Tom)...
William "Bill" Proett
Mar 29, 2018
William (Bill) A. Proett passed on early in the morning of Maundy Thursday, March 29, 2018. A Memorial Celebration will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at 10:00AM at Verde Hall, Mountain View United Methodist Church at 901 S. 12th Street, Cottonwood, AZ. Bill\u0027s wishes were to be cremated and have his ashes spread in Morro Bay, California. Bill...
Frank Lonasee Jr.
Mar 28, 2018
Frank Lonasee Jr., 40 of Clarkdale, passed away on March 28, 2018 at home. He was born on December 16, 1977 to Ruben Lonasee and Peggy Dyer. Frank is survived by his parents Ruben and Peggy; son Emerson Lonasee and daughter Daelyn Lonasee, both of Naples, FL; sisters Amy Jiron of Apple Valley, CA and Annie Dyer of Prescott Valley;...
Mary M. Folan
Mar 26, 2018
Mary M. Folan (Scourakis) 91 years old of Cottonwood, AZ passed away March 26, 2018 at Hospice Assisted Living of Cottonwood Village, AZ. Her ashes will be buried with her late husband Lawrence Folan of Lynn, MA at Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn, MA at a later date. Donations in Mary Folans memory may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O....
Stella Maria Braly
Mar 26, 2018
Stella Maria Braly 1964 - 2018 Stella Maria Braly of Cottonwood passed away in the early morning of March 26th, 2018. She was born November 20th 1964 in Phoenix Arizona. She had a lasting impact on all who knew her. Heaven is a happier place since her arrival. She brought life to the party. Stella grew up in Camp Verde...
Roger Duane Kerzmann
Mar 25, 2018
Roger Duane Kerzmann passed away at home on March 25, 2018. A military committal at Prescott National Cemetery was held on April 17, 2018. Roger was born January 16, 1948 to Joe and Evelyn (Allers) Kerzmann in Garrison, North Dakota. He is a graduate of Garrison High School. He was drafted into the Army and attained a rank of Sgt....
Nancy C. Shuman
Mar 25, 2018
Nancy C. Shuman, age 86, passed away on March 25, 2018. She is survived by 3 daughters Sharon Ray, Sandy Ray and Cindy Villagomez; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. There are no services planned. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the Cottonwood Fire Department, 191 S. 6th Street, Cottonwood, AZ 86326.
Pamela Nix
Mar 25, 2018
Pamela Jane Gezelius Nix quietly passed away Sunday, March 25 at home with her husband Don by her side. She is survived by her daughter, Meredith Nix, sons Robert (Bob) Nix Jr., Bryant Nix, Wade Browning, granddaughter Genesis Stalo and her devoted husband Don Browning. Pamela was born in Long Beach, California. Upon graduation from El Modena High School, she...
