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Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Thomas B. Zimmerman
Feb 20, 2015
Thomas B. Zimmerman, 77, of Cottonwood died February 20, 2015. He was born February 22, 1938 in Everson, Pennsylvania, the son of Ignatius and Minnie Zimmerman. Tom worked for GTE Sylvania and retired in 1992. He was an active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and a devoted member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of...
Merry -Lynn- Rhodes
Feb 15, 2015
Merry "Lynn" Rhodes, 87 of Cornville, passed away February 15, 2015. She was born August 24, 1927 in Clemenceau (now Cottonwood), the daughter of Andy and Nina Tissaw. Lynn was a second-generation Verde Valley native. She lived in Globe, Miami, Tucson and Williams. After marrying Pierce Rhodes in 1949, she moved to Cornville where she lived the rest of her...
Gloria Emma Dunn
Feb 14, 2015
Gloria Emma Dunn, born January 27, 1924 in Fitchburg, MA passed away in the early hours of February 14, 2015 at the Austin House in Cottonwood, AZ. She was of French-Canadian descent, the only child of Arthur and Marie Louise Letellier. Gloria and her husband, Charlie Milton Dunn, raised their blended family in Southern California prior to purchasing the Oak...
Rosemary Butterworth
Feb 14, 2015
ROSEMARY BUTTERWORTH After completing the New York Times Crossword Puzzle, and neatly clipping her last coupons, Rosemary Butterworth died quietly in the arms of her loving husband, Joe, leaving us with clear instructions about how to live a fulfilling and meaningful life: keep your mind alert and your priorities straight; save and plan well so that you can spend your...
Frank Vincent Baiamonte III
Feb 14, 2015
Frank Vincent Baiamonte III, 29 of Camp Verde, passed away on February 14, 2015. He was born on September 6, 1985 in Mt. Holly, New Jersey to Frank V. Jr. and Denise L. Baiamonte. Frank lived in Bordentown, NJ from 1985 to 1989. He lived in Phoenix from 1989 to 2003. Frank never missed a day of school from Kindergarten...
Joe Mongini
Feb 14, 2015
Joe Mongini, of Lake Montezuma and longtime resident of the Verde Valley, died peacefully at his home on February 14, 2015. He was 96 years old. Born in Maggiora, Italy in 1918, he was the son of Agapito and Caterina Mongini. In July of 1921 at the age of 3, Joe, his parents and three older brothers sailed for their...
Fred Alvin Giles
Feb 14, 2015
Fred Alvin Giles, 75, passed away at his home on February 14, 2015. He was born to Clifford Alvin Giles and Phoebe Helen Hale in Duchesne, Utah on November 15, 1939. Fred attended Weber State University for pre-med classes, but switched careers and became a machinist and production engineer where he worked for Sperry Rand and Hill Air Force Base...
Jim Goode
Feb 14, 2015
James Lawrence Goode, 67 of Lake Montezuma, passed away on February 14, 2015. He was born on March 4, 1947. With an unscheduled departure, Jim leaves behind his brother Frederick Goode; his daughters Jennifer, Kimberly and Jayme; his son Jesse; his grandchildren Bennett, Burke, Kaylee, Ashlyn and Genesis; and his best friend and wife Peggy. Jim was a kind and...
David Rodriguez
Feb 12, 2015
David Rodriguez, 53, passed away in Phoenix on February 12, 2015. He was born on March 16, 1961. David worked as a fuel hauler. He enjoyed music, his family and riding his Harley. David is survived by his son David Rodriguez Jr.; daughters Stefanie, Christine, Rosie and Marie Rodriguez; 13 grandchildren and brothers Richard, Johnny and Danny. Services for David...
Joan M. Kenney
Feb 9, 2015
Joan Marie (Silva) Kenney of Clarkdale AZ (formerly of Medfield MA and Winthrop MA) passed away on February 9, 2015 at the age of 84. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Richard and her five children, Martha Dutra (Lenny) of Fairhaven MA, Susan (Charles) of Sedona AZ, Stephen of Westwood MA, Charles (Laurie) of Westwood MA, and...
Sharon Warwick
Feb 9, 2015
Sharon Warwick, 63 of Cottonwood, passed away on February 9, 2015. She was born on February 4, 1952 in Phoenix, AZ to Elsman and Norma Warwick. "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." - John 3:16. Sharon was preceded in death by...
Paul Allen Gates
Feb 9, 2015
Paul Allen Gates of Cottonwood passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015. He was 84 years old. Paul was born on August 14, 1930 in Chicago, IL to John and Hazel Gates. He attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison and graduated with a BS and he served his country in the Army during the Korean War, earning 2 Bronze...
Robert E. Young
Feb 6, 2015
Our beloved Robert Eugene Young entered into life on January 4, 1969 and departed on February 6, 2015 in Cottonwood, AZ. He was a devoted husband, loving father, conscientious son, and the baby brother. Robert spent most of his career serving the members of Y.E.S. The Arc where he constantly advocated for their rights and independence. He enjoyed family fun...
Nancy Lehti
Feb 6, 2015
Nancy Lee Lehti of Clarkdale, Arizona, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015 at age 59. Nancy was born on July 29, 1955 to George and Lois Lehti and grew up in Rosebud, Montana. She is survived by parents Lois and Carroll Holmen of Clarkdale, Arizona; brothers Kurt Lehti of Billings, Montana and Eric Lehti and his wife Nancy of...
Elizabeth Saunders
Feb 5, 2015
Elizabeth Saunders, 74 of Cottonwood, passed away on February 5, 2015. She was born on January 13, 1941 in Ashland, WI to Eli Anderson and Martha Wuollet. Elizabeth attended Arizona State University from 1980-1985. She worked for Yavapai Community College. Elizabeth was a member and a council member of Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church. She was an artist and painted...
John Allen Brabec
Feb 4, 2015
John Allen Brabec, 83 of Sedona, passed away on February 4, 2015. He was born on January 10, 1932 in Minneapolis, MN to George and Frances Brabec. John attended the Minnesota School of Business for 2 years. He served his country in the Army in the 82nd Airborne. He then worked as a self-employed court reporter for 34 years. John...
Alice B. Gilmore
Feb 4, 2015
Alice Burns Gilmore, 92, passed away February 4, 2015, after a brief illness. She was born in Albert Lea, MN on January 16, 1923, to Dr. H.D. and Corinne S. Burns. After graduating from Albert Lea H.S. and attending a year of junior college there, she transferred to The College of Wooster, in Wooster, OH, where she majored in biology....
Penny Frances OâBrien
Feb 3, 2015
Penny Frances O\u0027Brien, 58 of Sedona, passed away on February 3, 2015. She was born on June 4, 1956 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to Brian and Monica Killoran. Penny was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Penny was a beautiful friend to many and cherished the time spent as a member and volunteer of many groups. She will be...
Lucille J. Wilson
Feb 3, 2015
Lucille J. Wilson "Lucy", 77 of Cottonwood, passed away on February 3, 2015. She was born in Arvada, CO on August 17, 1937. Heaven has received another angel! Lucy was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and best friend. She was a seamstress but most of all she was a great mother to her four children. She always put everyone...
Marilyn Jean Ewing
Feb 1, 2015
Marilynn Jean Ewing December 13, 1930 - February 1, 2015 "She lived a good life" Marilynn Ewing passed away on 2/1/2015 after a tough fight with cancer. She fought that battle the way she lived her life, with loyalty, love, kindness and always caring about the important people in her life more than herself. Her beloved children, Steve Ewing, Heather...
