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Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Norman Major
Dec 11, 2013
Norman Major, 80 of Luna, New Mexico, passed away on December 11, 2013 in Cottonwood. He was born on June 21, 1933 in Clemenceau, AZ to Paul and Edna Major. Norman attended Clemenceau school from 1928-1950 then college to learn to become a sheet metal worker for 3 years. He worked for 10 years for Phelps Dodge Corp, 5 years...
Geraldine R. Gutierrez
Dec 11, 2013
Geraldine Robles Gutierrez born in Jerome, Arizona on September 7, 1923; and passed after a three year illness on December 11, 2013. Viewing and Rosary will be on December 17, at 5 to 7 pm at Wescott Funeral home, and funeral services on December 18, at 11:00 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Geraldine was the fourth born of six...
Margaret -Mickie- Hewlett
Dec 10, 2013
Margaret A. "Mickie" Hewlett, 70, Philip, South Dakota died Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Rapid City Regional Hospital, Rapid City, South Dakota. Mickie was born December 30, 1942 in Glendive, Montana to Harold and Lucille (Johnson) Adkins and was raised on their family ranch in eastern Montana. Mickie married Sonny Whiteman in November 1958 in Montana and with this union...
Sandra Buehrer
Dec 8, 2013
Sandra Buehrer, 85, of Cornville died on Sunday, December 8, 2013. She was born on November 1, 1928 in Greybull, WY to Virgil H. and Charlotte Montgomery. She graduated from high school in Sidney, NE. Sandra worked for the Federal Government until retirement. She volunteered at the Cottonwood Public Library and at Montezuma\u0027s Castle. She enjoyed travelling around the state...
Michael J. Teeple
Dec 8, 2013
Michael J. Teeple, 65, of Sedona passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2013. He was born on February 22, 1948 in Long Beach, CA to Albert and Dorothy Teeple. He served his country as a Corporal in the Marines in Vietnam. He has been a member of the Canyon Singers for 20 years. Michael was preceded in death by his...
Darlene A. Schrader
Dec 6, 2013
Darlene A. Schrader, 82, of Cottonwood Arizona passed away on December 6, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 23 1930 to the parents of Art and Anna Swayze of Wilmot , South Dakota.. Darlene was the 7th of 8 children, she is survived by only one sister Arda Kadinger of Sioux Falls, South Dakota Darlene attended...
Tom Willcut
Dec 3, 2013
Tom Willcutt, age 92, of Cottonwood passed away December 3, 2013 at home surrounded by his family that he loved so much. Born in Snowball, Arkansas to William and Cora Ethel Willcutt, he was an eighty-six year resident of Arizona. He spent most of his life, from a young age, in farming and ranching and as a park ranger for...
Fred H. Whittier
Dec 2, 2013
Fred H. Whittier, 80, of Rimrock died December 2, 2013. He was born August 26, 1933 in Swampscott, Massachusetts, the son of Fred H. and Mary Whittier. He served his country as sergeant in the Marine Corps. Mr. Whittier worked as an auto mechanic. His hobbies included model trains, antique guns and bowling. He leaves his wife of 47 years,...
Emil Filoseta
Nov 30, 2013
Emil "Skip" Filoseta, 67, of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday November 30. Skip predeceased his beloved wife Mary Jo (Halverson) Filoseta who he married in June of 2012. Four children and eight grandchildren are part of the legacy of his life. Skip will be interred with full military honors at the Veterans Cemetery in Prescott,...
Amaris L. Martinez
Nov 28, 2013
Amaris Lari Martinez, 7, of Camp Verde passed away November 28, 2013. She was born March 12, 2006, the daughter of Tonita Fernando and Seth Martinez. A visitation will be held on Wednesday December 4 at 10 AM in the Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood. A funeral service will follow at 11 AM. A full obituary will appear in Fridays\u0027 edition....
Huguette Ann Swain
Nov 28, 2013
Huguette "Ann" Marie Swain, 83 of Clarkdale, passed away on November 28, 2013. She was born on October 25, 1930 in Voiron, France to Georges Frier and Henriette Chevallet. Ann worked with Meals on Wheels for 5 years and Verde Valley Caregivers. Ann is survived by daughter Nicole "Nicky" Liotta (Lawrence Sr.) of Itasca, Illinois; sisters Marithee Cortet, Aleth Colin...
Verona Carter
Nov 25, 2013
Verona Carter of Cottonwood passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013. She was 93 years old. Verona was born on April 1, 1920 in Weeds, NM to Richard and Mary Alice Beals. She attended Safford High School, graduating in 1938. She worked for Yellow Front stores for 27 years. She was awarded a 20 year volunteer plaque from Red Rock...
Daniel Thornburg
Nov 20, 2013
Daniel Patrick Thornburg "Bugsy", 36, of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away on November 20, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born on March 4, 1977 in San Pablo California, the son of Patrick and Linda Thornburg. Danny was baptized and confirmed at the Rollingwood Lutheran Church in San Pablo, California. Danny was a successful...
Rosalie Palacios
Nov 18, 2013
Rosalie Palacios, 91, of Cottonwood, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013. She was born on April9, 1922 in Winslow, AZ to Hilario and Angela (Mendoza-Sanchez) Palacios. She worked as a waitress, a medical assistant and in medical records. She was a Prayer Warrior for her church and loved her children and spreading the Word of God. She is survived...
Ida M. Smith
Nov 18, 2013
Ida M. Smith of Cottonwood, AZ, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013. She was 80 years old. Ida was born on March 3, 1933 in McKee, KY, to Charles and Syntha (Sparks) Crank. She received her AA degree from Glendale Community College, making the Dean\u0027s List and the Honors Forum with a 4.0 GPA. She was also a Phi...
Karen Bowman Axiotis
Nov 13, 2013
Karen Bowman Axiotis, 73 of Cottonwood, passed away on November 13, 2013. She was born on February 7, 1940 in Columbus, NE to George and Gertrude Soden. Karen attended San Diego State for 4 years and received her Bachelors Degree. She worked as a Christian school teacher in CA and a houseparent at Rainbow Acres. She enjoyed synchronized swimming and...
Madeline M. Rydberg
Nov 12, 2013
Madeline M. Rydberg born 4-08-1926 Died 11-12-2013 Madeline was a woman who loved people. She loved her family and she loved her many friends. She moved to Arizona in 1950 with her husband Steve and her son Steven, from Chicago Illinois where she was born. She had 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Madeline went to work at Carnation restaurant in...
Dale W. Hood, Sr.
Nov 11, 2013
Dale William Hood Sr., 49, of Camp Verde, AZ died November 11, 2013 in Camp Verde, AZ. He was born on February 2, 1964 in Ajo, AZ, the son of Kenneth and Virginia Hood. He was an employee at Cliff Castle Casino, where he enjoyed being the boss. Dale attended school in Reno, NV at Stewart Indian School and in...
Eileen K. Moore
Nov 7, 2013
Eileen K. Moore, 94, of Cottonwood, AZ was called home to Heaven on Nov. 7, 2013. She was born Eileen Rae Stoll on Sept. 27, 1919 in Yates Center, Kansas, to Ray and Neva Stoll. Eileen was the first of 4 children. Eileen was predeceased by her first husband, Thomas "Fowler" Kesterson, her daughter Charlotte, and brother Alan Stoll. Eileen...
Donna Parsons Busnelli
Nov 6, 2013
Donna Hope Qualtrough Parsons Busnelli went to be with the Lord on Wednesday November 6, 2013, 73 years young. Born in Rochester NY on November 17, 1939. She was Loving, Amazing and most of all a Brave woman. Survived by her brother Dale Qualtrough, first born son Dale Curtis Parsons and wife Karen, second born daughter Darlene Star Stevens and...
