John Charles Visco
John Charles Visco was born Jan. 5, 1956, in Southern California and died Nov. 17, 2011, in Phoenix, Ariz.
Mary Frances O’Brien
March 10, 1928 - Feb. 1, 2012
Mary Frances O’Brien
Mary Frances O’Brien passed away peacefully Feb. 1, in Lake Havasu City with her best friend Betty at her side. She is now at peace along with her beloved husband, Thomas Raymond O’Brien, who passed away on April 28, 1992. Mary was born on March 10, 1928, in Jamaica, N.Y., to Andrew and Mary (Kelly) Kenney.
Robert “Bob” James Maher
Robert “Bob” James Maher, 74, passed away Jan. 29, in Prescott, Ariz., at the VA Medical Center while in hospice on “Hero’s Way.” He was born July 29, 1937, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to John and Lois “Dottie” (Potter) Maher. Bob was married to Frances “Arden” Kearney Dec. 22, 1956, until her passing Aug. 27, 1984.
Marvin Aaron Goldberg
Marvin Aaron Goldberg, 77, passed away Jan. 21 in Lake Havasu City. He was born on Aug. 1, 1934, in Bronx, N.Y., to Jack and Miriam (Flasterstein) Goldberg.
Sarah Patricia Hay
Sarah Patricia Hay, 77, passed away in her sleep at her home on Jan. 17. She was born on Nov. 18, 1934, in Chester, Pa. to William Michael Duffy and Sara Catherine Burkholder.
JC "Jim" Riley
JC "Jim" Riley, 86,passed away on Jan. 22, in Lake Havasu City. He was born on May 26, 1925, in Chino, Calif. to George Washington Riley and Ollie Mae Fowler Riley.
Frederick E. Goodseal, Sr.
Frederick E. Goodseal Sr. passed away Jan. 22 in Surprise, Ariz., while celebrating his 75th birthday with his beloved Lee and her family.
Frederick E. Goodseal, Sr.
Frederick E. Goodseal Sr. passed away Jan. 22, in Surprise, Ariz., while celebrating his 75th birthday with his beloved Lee and her family.
JC “Jim” Riley
JC “Jim” Riley, 85, passed away Jan. 22, in Lake Havasu City. He was born on May 26, 1925, in Chino, Calif., to George Washington Riley and Ollie Mae Fowler Riley.
Darlene A. Malkiewicz
Darlene A. Malkiewicz, 76, passed away Monday. She was born on Jan. 3, 1936, in Glenco, Minn., to Avis and Paul Hormel.
Darlene A. Malkiewicz
Darlene A. Malkiewicz, 76, passed away Monday. She was born on Jan. 3, 1936, in Glenco, Minn., to Avis and Paul Hormel.
Sandi Pagel
Sandi Pagel, of Big Rapids, Mich., and a winter visitor to Lake Havasu City for 20 years, passed away at the Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, Nev., after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Sandi was preceded in death by her father, John Hartger; and brother, John Craig Hartger. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Robert Pagel; sons, Terry VandenAkker, Brian (Stacy) VandenAkker; Robert Pagel Jr., Sandy (Peter) Noto, Helen Pagel, Mary (Carl) Ouwinga; siblings, Carl (Marie) Noe, Terry Hartger, Kathy (Denny) VanLoozenoord, David (Deb) Hartger; nine grandchildren and 12 nephews and nieces.
Sandy Whittington
Sandy Whittington, 51, of Santa Barbara, Calif., beloved younger sister of C. J. Edmonds, passed away peacefully on Jan. 18, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. At her Serenity House bedside were family members and close friends.
Wilmuth Lola Forrester Chiles
Wilmuth Lola Forrester Chiles, 92, passed away Jan. 19, in Lake Havasu City. She was born on Oct. 25, 1919, in Memphis, Tenn.
Wayne E. Holdread
Wayne E. Holdread, 85, passed away Jan. 21, in Lake Havasu City.
Judith Ellen Collins
Judith Ellen Collins passed away Jan. 13, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 76. She was born to Dalton and Dorothy (Wallace) LeMasurier Nov. 11, 1935, in Grand Forks, N.D.
Donna L. Farley
Donna L. Farley, 76, of Richmond, Va., left this earth a better place Jan. 16. She was born in Wyandotte, Mich., to David and Margaret Robinson. Formerly of Lake Havasu City, she leaves behind her three children Karen, Jim and Sue; daughter-in-law, Sarah; six grandchildren Jessica, Matt, Joseph, Nick, Luke and Jake; her sister and brother-in-law, Bev and Roy Fischer; nephew, David Fischer; and niece, Beth Gee and husband Chris. She devoted her career and retirement years to the American Red Cross, serving in leadership roles both in Akron, Ohio, and National Disaster Services. Donna loved the desert scenery and climate of Lake Havasu City, and only recently moved to Richmond hoping to enjoy her final years closer to family. Throughout her life, caring for pets, birds and other wildlife was her passion. Her grocery list often included more food for roadrunners, bunnies and quail than it did for herself. Her children adored her many exceptional qualities, including her wit and humor, courage and strength through difficult times and generous heart to helping those less fortunate. A private family service will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Donna’s favorite charitable organizations, Lake Havasu Humane Society www.westernarizonahumane.org or World Pediatric Project www.worldpediatricproject.org.
Anton Felix Kowalewsli
Anton (“Sonny”) Felix Kowalewski passed away Jan. 16, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 68. He was born to Felix and Laura (Eiler) Kowalewski Nov. 22, 1943, in Flint, Mich.
Ronald Patrick Welch
Ronald Patrick Welch, 60, passed away Jan. 14, in Lake Havasu City. He was born Nov. 19, 1951, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Edward and Theresa (Rendon) Welch.
Sandy Whittington
Sandy Whittington, 51, of Santa Barbara, Calif., passed away peacefully Jan. 18, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. At her Serenity House bedside were family members and close friends.
Anna Murie Larson
Anna Murie Larson passed away Jan. 15, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 39. She was born on May 16, 1972, in Vancouver, Wash., to Bob and Georgia (Nordall) Larson.
Carl David Winsor
Carl was born in Santa Ana, Calif., to Travis Leroy Winsor and Jean Winsor, May 18, 1960. He passed away Dec. 26, 2011, in Lake Havasu City, at the young age of 51.
Richard William Petersen
Richard William Petersen passed away at his home in Lake Havasu City Saturday, Jan. 14, at the age of 76. He was born in Chicago, Ill., Aug. 9, 1935, to Richard and Agnes (Redding) Petersen.
Roger Paul Caton
Roger Paul Caton, 83, of Florence, S.D., and recently of Lake Havasu City, died peacefully Jan. 14, at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, S.D.
Mary Lou Jacobs
Mary Lou Jacobs passed away Jan. 14, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 71. She was born March 12, 1940, in Colton, Calif., to Ray and Mamie (Long) Houghton.
Anna M. Sutton
Anna M. Sutton, 86, of Coconut Creek, Fla., and formerly of Lake Havasu City and Syracuse, N.Y., died peacefully in her sleep Oct. 4, 2011. Anna was born to Emidio and Annunziata Casini in Roulette, Pa.
John Gordon Thorp
John Gordon Thorp Jr. passed away Jan. 10, 2012 at the age of 70. He was born in Kansas City, Mo. April 27, 1941 to John and Vernetta Thorp. He was raised in Fairbury, Neb. as the family managed many farms. He served in the Marine Corp for four years in Hawaii. He owned Thorp Construction in Paonia, Colo., then worked as a crane operator in Tempe before retiring in Lake Havasu City in 2004.
Donald James Higgins
Donald James Higgins, 83, passed away Saturday, Jan. 07, 2012 in Lake Havasu City. He was born Jan. 18, 1928 in Omaha, Neb. to Leo and Irene Higgins.
Margot Porter
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Dec. 18, 2011, at 85, in Lake Havasu City. Margot Porter was born in Germany to Henry and Anna von Romatowski. The family later immigrated to the United States settling in Mass. It was here that Margot met and married Earl Richard Porter March 17, 1946.
Jeffrey A. Baer
Jeffrey Allen Baer, 39, of Scottsdale, died peacefully in his sleep Sat., Jan. 7, 2012. He was born Aug. 19, 1972 in Kingman. He graduated from Lake Havasu High School and Arizona State University.
George Calvi
George Calvi passed away Dec. 21, 2011 at the age of 66. He was born in Chicago Oct. 28, 1945.
Victor “Mike” Denny
Victor “Mike” Denny went home to be with the Lord Jan. 5, 2012. He was born in Windsor, Colo. Oct. 17, 1932.
James Thomas (Jimbo) Finnegan
Jimbo, as he was known by all, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 71. Jimbo was a unique individual; one of those rare characters that you instantly liked. He lived his life to the fullest and he loved spending time with friends, watching sports and charming the ladies. He would always say to the ladies, "You must have taken your pretty pills today." What a charmer he was. He had a heart of gold and was full of wit and wisdom. He was a humble man, a hardworking man, and a man rich with life experiences.
Donald James Higgins
Donald James Higgins, 83, passed away Jan. 7, in Lake Havasu City. He was born on Jan. 18, 1928, in Omaha, Neb., to Leo and Irene Higgins.
Dorothy Frances Johnson
Dorothy Frances Johnson, 68, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 01, 2012 in Lake Havasu City. She was born on Jan. 10, 1943 in San Diego, Calif. to Willard and Theda Colburn.
Raymond Edward Neyland
Raymond Edward Neyland passed away Jan. 2, in Lake Havasu City at the age of 81. Ray was born on Jan. 22, 1930, in Butte, Mt., to Phillip and Cecilia (Kramer) Neyland.
Richard Lee “Dick” Argo
Richard Lee “Dick” Argo passed away New Year’s Day at the age of 73. He was born Dec. 17, 1938 in Hawthorne, Calif. to Ivan and Marjorie (Lehigh) Argo.
Larry Allen Darkow
Larry Allen Darkow passed away Jan. 1, 2012 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 66. He was born to Arnold and Corrine (Stage) Darkow Feb. 23, 1945 in Minneapolis, Minn.
Dorothy Frances Johnson
Dorothy Frances Johnson, 67, passed away Jan. 1, in Lake Havasu City. She was born Jan. 10, 1943, in San Diego, Calif., to Willard and Theda Colburn.
Mary Brooks White
Mary Brooks White of Lake Havasu City, passed away Dec. 30, 2011 after a short illness. Mary was born Feb. 3, 1944 in Oak Park, Ill.; the daughter of the late Alvin and Mildred Brooks of Western Springs, Ill. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Marcia Brooks of N.M.; her aunt, Irene Barton of Wash.; uncle, Damon Wetterauer of Ohio; her step-daughter, Theodora Webb of Ill.; as well as other family and many friends. In addition, she leaves behind her adopted family: Dave and Jenny White; and their children, Jamie and Lauren (Marks); as well as close family friend Lucille (Bucky) Buckner.
Brent D. Chimienti
Brent “Dallas” Chimienti was born Jan. 5, 1948, in Sanger, Calif. His parents were Frank and Mari (Manjary) Chimienti. He was raised on a farm and did a lot of work with his father and brother. He graduated from Dinuba High School in Dinuba, Calif. He was then drafted into the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge in 1969.
Linda Lee (Jackson) Gappa
Linda Lee (Jackson) Gappa died Dec. 31, 2011, after a long battle with ALS. Preceded in death by her husband, Gerald V. Gappa; survived by her mother, Louise Jackson; children, Steve Elliott (Heather), Suzy Miller, Doug Gappa, Darla Frechette (Bill), Greg Gappa (Kim); and 11 grandchildren.
Raymond Albert Geiser
Raymond Albert Geiser, 70, passed away Jan. 3, at his home in Lake Havasu City. He was born on July 1, 1941, in Sacramento, Calif., to Albert and Celia (Clancy) Geiser.
Richard G. Holliday
Richard Gene Holliday died at his home in Lake Havasu City, Dec. 26, 2011. Dick was born in Yakima, Wash., April 1, 1929, to Carl and Mildred (Pue) Holliday. He attended local Yakima schools and in 1949, married his high school sweetheart, Marianne Hiatt. Dick and Marianne then moved to Seattle and started their family.
Larry Allen Songster
Larry Allen Songster, 58, passed away in Lake Havasu City, Dec. 29, 2011. He was born on Nov. 15, 1953, in North Platte, Neb.
Manuel J. Medeiros
Manuel J. Medeiros, a 20-year resident of Lake Havasu City passed away Dec. 31, 2011, in a Las Vegas hospital.
Larry Allen Songster
Larry Allen Songster, 58, passed away in Lake Havasu City, Dec. 29, 2011. He was born Nov. 15, 1953, in North Platte, Neb., to Charles and Joyce Songster.
Diane Lee Wickstrom
Diane Lee Wickstrom, 69, passed away on Dec. 25, 2011, in Lake Havasu City. She was born on Jan. 15, 1942, in San Gabriel, Calif., to George and Lela Dietzel.
Helen Davidson
Helen Davidson, 98, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 23, 2011 in Lake Havasu City, Ariz.
James Edward Lamatrice
James Edward Lamatrice passed away Dec. 21, 2011 in Kingman, Ariz. at the age of 70. He was born to Joseph and Flossie (Paces) Lamatrice on Feb. 13, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Helen Lillian Lawrence
Helen Lillian Lawrence went to be with her Lord on Dec. 21, 2011.
Darryll William Lombard
Darryll William Lombard passed away Dec. 28, 2011 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 71. He was born to Francis and Emma (Dufrense) Lombard on Jan. 21, 1940 in Pocatello, Idaho.
Mary Helen Keany
Mary Helen Keany passed away Monday, Dec. 19, at her home in Lake Havasu City at the age of 83. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland, Oct. 17, 1928 to John and Thomasina (Burns) Mulligan.
Mary Helen Keany
Mary Helen Keany passed away Dec. 19, at her home in Lake Havasu City at the age of 83. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland, Oct. 17, 1928, to John and Thomasina (Burns) Mulligan.
Jose (Joe) Estrada
Jose (Joe) Estrada, 68, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 surrounded by family and close friends. He was born on March 19, 1943 in Lompoc, Calif.
Maryann Hummel
Maryann Hummel passed away on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 at her home in Lake Havasu City at the age of 75. She was born in New Castle, Pa. to Ralph and Eleanor (Miller) Hartman on Dec. 5, 1936.
Lloyd Norman Rogers Sr.
Lloyd Norman Rogers Sr. passed away Dec. 17, 2011 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 89. He was born on July 11, 1922 in Antlers, Okla.
Donald Lee Graham
Donald Lee Graham passed away Dec. 12, at his home in Lake Havasu City at the age of 79. He was born on Nov. 15, 1932, in Detroit, Mich., to Fred and Vera (Moore) Graham.
Verlyen Y. Carlisle
Verlyen Y. Carlisle, 76 died Dec. 14, 2011 with her family by her side in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. Verlyen was born July 21, 1935 in Travis County, Texas to Elmer Brewer and Alice Markham Brewer.
James R. Clawson
James R. Clawson, 83, passed away Dec. 12, in Lake Havasu City. He was born on October 8, 1928, in Delphi, Ind., to Glae and Lela (Nelson) Clawson.
Marie Barbara McGeo
Marie Barbara McGeo, 96, passed away Dec. 4, in Lake Havasu City. She was born on Feb. 2, 1915, in Chicago, Ill., to Joseph and Kathern Snyder.
Vallory Jane Perea
Vallory Jane Perea passed away Dec. 12, 2011 at the age of 5 months. She was born on July 6, 2011 in Lake Havasu City.
Dorothy Elizabeth Gillespie
Dorothy Elizabeth Gillespie, 92, passed away Dec. 11, in Lake Havasu City. She was born on Feb. 1, 1919, in Texas, to Loyd and Bertha (Sullins) Curlee.
Fred Bolling
On Dec. 9, Fred Bolling lost his four-month battle against cancer. Fred Lee Bolling was born March 2, 1954, to Harvey and Loraine Bolling, in Yakima, Wash.
Marshall R. Fering
Marshall R. Fering passed away peacefully Dec. 10, in Lake Havasu City. Marshall was born on April 5, 1922, in Stephen, Minn., to Martin and Ragna Fering.
Robert Francis Lake
Robert, “Bob” Francis Lake went to be with the Lord Dec. 12 in Lake Havasu City at the age of 82. He was born in Bell, Calif., July 1929, to Robert and Rose Lake.
Henry Edward Durbin
Henry Edward Durbin passed away Dec. 10, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 99. He was born to John and Florence (Whitfill) Durbin June 3, 1912, in Alma, Texas.
Henry (Hank) DeJonge
Henry (Hank) DeJonge went to be with the Lord on Dec. 7, after a lengthy illness. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1948 and served during the Korean War.
Jilma (Armijo) Marriott
Jilma (Armijo) Marriott, age 81, died at home surrounded by her family on Oct. 21. Jilma died with the grace and dignity she displayed throughout her life. She was born in Zacapa, Guatemala, and reared in Managua, Nicaragua.
Lorraine M. Bielecki
Lorraine M. Bielecki, 71, of Lake Havasu City, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, into the hands of the Lord on Dec. 7. She died at home with her son by her side. Lori was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was an Auxiliary Volunteer at the front desk of Havasu Regional Medical Center. She had previously worked for the Sands Resort and the Fairway Inn. A native of New Jersey before moving to Lake Havasu City 13 years ago, Lori was a receptionist at Jet Aviation Business Jets, Teterboro, N.J. and at Saddle Brook Hospital, Saddle Brook, N.J. She was preceded in death by her beloved father and mother Stephen and Margaret Valko. She is survived by her children, Donna Betten, Toms River N.J., William A. Bielecki, Scottsdale, and Timothy Bielecki, Lake Havasu City; her sister Rosemary Kingma, Rochelle Park, N.J., brother Richard Valko, Flint, Mich. and seven grandchildren.
Betty Jean Heckart
Betty Jean Heckart passed away Dec. 4, 2011 in Lake Havasu City at the age of 85. She was born in Holdenville, Okla. on April 22, 1926 to Raymond and Marguerite (Murray) Davis.
Lorraine Adrienne Jeans
Lorraine Adrienne Jeans, 80, a homemaker, passed away Dec. 1. She was a resident of Lake Havasu City for 35 years. She was born July 12, 1931, in Lewiston, Maine, to her parents Alfreda Tulip and William Auger.
Samuel Carr Loomis
Samuel Carr Loomis, Sr, 72, of Rosedale, Ind. died at 3:35 pm Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011 at his residence. He retired from the Indiana Department of Corrections at Putnamville as a correctional officer. He was born Sept. 7, 1939 in Indianapolis, Ind. to the late Derald Seagers Loomis, Sr. and Margaret Mary Graham Loomis. He is survived by his wife of forty-three years, Joyce J. Markham Loomis who he married May 30, 1968 in Lomita, Calif. Other survivors include three sons Martin (Tanya) Edgley and Edward Edgley both of Lomita, Calif., Sam (Trish) Loomis, Jr. of Rosedale, Ind.; two daughters Kathi (Donald) Andrews of Parker, Ariz. Sandra (Rick) Phillips of Rosedale, Ind.; one brother Charles Loomis of Rosedale, Ind.; one sister Daisy Palmer of Texas; fourteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother Derald Loomis, Jr. He served his country in the United States Army, Navy and Marines. He was a member of Friendly Grove Baptist Church. He was a member of the last graduating class of Bridgeton High School in 1959 and was a member of the American Legion Tony Kashon Post# 290 in Rosedale. He enjoyed fishing.
Marian Lois Day
Marian Lois Day, 78, went to be with the Lord Nov. 29. She was born Dec. 12, 1932, in Lincoln, Calif., to Clifford and Hazel (Linggi) Reed.
Carl William Frakes
Carl William Frakes passed away Dec. 7, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 81. He was born in Falls City, Neb., July 7, 1930. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Frakes; mother, Della Mae Dillman; and sister, Donna Jean Cutler.
Paul Edward Sapp
Paul Edward Sapp passed away Dec. 7, at his residence in Lake Havasu City at the age of 80. Paul was born on Nov. 8, 1931, in Akron, Ohio, to Thomas and Iva (Speaker) Sapp.
Charlisse Mae Scott
Charlisse passed away Dec. 8, at Sun Haven Assisted Living, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 96. She was born to Murray and Della (Krinn) Phillips April 25, 1915, in Logan, Ohio.
A. Marie Unangst
Marie Unangst, 51, left this place to join her Lord and Savior after a brief and valiant battle against pancreatic cancer at the Polidori House in Lake Havasu City, with family members at her side Dec. 7. Marie was born to Albert Phillip Schoffmann and Anna Marie (Stangl) Schoffmann April 28, 1960, in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Milo J. Vance
Milo J. Vance passed away at the age of 91 at his home in Lake Havasu City Dec. 5. Milo was born on May 28, 1920, to Roy and Velina (Fitzpatrick) Vance in Lansing, Mich.
A. Marie Unangst
A. Marie Unangst, 51, left this place to join her Lord and Savior after a brief and valiant battle against pancreatic cancer at the Polidori House in Lake Havasu City, with family members at her side. Marie was born to Albert Phillip Schoffmann and Anna Marie (Stangl) Schoffmann April 28, 1960, in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Eunice ‘Uni’ Harriet (Hall) Williams
Eunice “Uni” Harriet (Hall) Williams, 88, passed away Dec. 5, in Lake Havasu City. She was born Jan. 6, 1923, in Rumney, N.H.
Harold R. Emmons
Harold Raymond Emmons, known as Jerry, passed away Dec. 5, at his residence in Prestige Assisted Living in Lake Havasu City at the age of 89. He was born June 10, 1922, in Milo, Iowa, to Clarence and Gladys Emmons.
Adolph Clarence ‘Cac’ Fossum
Adolph Clarence "Cac" Fossum
W. Dean Alley
W. Dean Alley, 86, passed away peacefully the afternoon of December 3 surrounded by her family. She was born in Springfield, Missouri to Noah Cecil and Elsie Jane Fesperman on Sept. 06, 1924.
Barbara Greene
On Dec. 3, 2011, God called Barbara Greene home. She was born in Germany on May 23, 1946.
Lavonne Marie Huntley
Lavonne Marie Huntley passed away Dec. 3, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 78. She was born to John and Ethel (Anson) Hart on Jan. 26, 1933 in New England, N.D.
Ellen Ann Licari
Ellen Ann Licari, 44, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 03, 2011 at the Polidori House in Lake Havasu City. She was born on July 23, 1967 in Fargo, N.D. to Lyle and Kay (Wingard) Froslie.
Nancy Welsh
Nancy Welsh left this earth to be with her beloved husband, George and her Lord on Nov. 28, 2011.
Ronnie M. Erazim
Ron Erazim, 78, passed away after a courageous six-month battle with cancer with his wife, Catherine, at his side.
Frances Louise Thomas
Frances Louise Thomas, 88, passed away Nov. 29, in Lake Havasu City. She was born Dec. 17, 1922, in Darlington, S.C., to John Aaron and Dessie Frier.
Flo A. Wheeler
Flo A. Wheeler, 67, of Cody, Wyo., passed away the evening of Nov. 30. She was surrounded by her family and friends. Flo was born Sept. 12, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pa. She married her husband, John, Nov. 16, 1963. Flo and her husband spent many years in Cody, Wyo., raising their two sons, John and Heath. They spent their retirement years as full time RVers dividing their time between Wyoming and Arizona.
Jeanette Mary Zari
Jeanette Mary Zari passed away Dec. 1, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 87. She was born in Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 26, 1924, to Bert and Mattie (Batton) Brasher.
Dale Patrick Burke
Dale Patrick Burke passed away Nov. 27, at his home in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 69. Rick, as he was known to his family and many friends, was born on April 16, 1942, in Huntington Park, Calif., to Milton and Carrie (Smith) Burke.
Karl Kroeger
Karl Kroeger passed away in his home Nov. 30, with his wife, Kathy, at his side. He was born in Essex County, Mass., Jan. 4, 1940, to Frederick and Catherine Kroeger.
Frances Louise Thomas
Frances Louise Thomas, 88, passed away Nov. 29, in Lake Havasu City. She was born on Dec. 17, 1922, in Darlington, S.C.. to John Aaron and Dessie Friar.
Frank Wilson Branch
Frank Wilson Branch went to be with his Lord Nov. 29. He was born on March 14, 1922, in Wainwright, Mo., to Robert Clinton and Neely Odell Branch.
Eleanor Ecker
Eleanor Ecker passed away Nov. 28 at home in Lake Havasu City with her daughter and granddaughter by her side. She was 99. She was born June 1, 1912, to Robert J. and Ina MacDonald in Sebeka, Minn. She was raised in Yellowstone Park, graduated from Park County High in Livingston, Mont. She then attended and graduated the University of Montana, Missoula, Mont. She moved to Helena, Mont., in 1934. She retired in 1977 from Galusha, Higgins and Galusha. She was active with the St. Helena Cathedral in Helena, Mont. She moved to Lake Havasu to live with her youngest daughter, Barbara, and was active with the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.
Donald Ray Edmiston
Donald Ray Edmiston passed away Nov. 13, at his residence in Lake Havasu City at the age of 82. He was born Aug. 5, 1929, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Clarence and Eleanor (Thomas) Edmiston.
Darlene Elizabeth Meade
Darlene Elizabeth Meade, 72, went to meet her Lord and to be reunited with her family in Heaven Nov. 17, in Lake Havasu City. She was born Jan. 26, 1939, in Detroit, Mich., to Samuel and Elizabeth (Bulchak) Rosnik.
George Stanley Deasty
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our father George Stanley Deasty, in Salmon Arm, B.C., Nov. 1. Stan is survived by his two sons, Peter (Bonnie), of Sorrento, B.C., and Michael (Nancy), of Whitehorse, Yukon; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sister Peggy MacKay; and common-law wife Betty Goddard.
Richard ‘Rick’ Harry Jablonski Jr.
Richard “Rick” Harry Jablonski Jr., 49, passed away Nov. 16, in Lake Havasu City, with his friends and family by his side. He was born Sept. 8, 1962, in Chicago, Ill., to Richard H. and Clara A. (Grande) Jablonski Sr.
Bernard G. St. John
Bernard G. St John, 83, passed away Nov. 10, in Lake Havasu City. He was born July 19, 1928, in Detroit, Mich., to Bernard and Beatrice St. John.
Sandra Jean Melville
Sandra Jean Melville, 74, passed away Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011 in Lake Havasu City. She was born in Seattle, Wash. Aug. 25, 1937.
Clark L. Heuser
Clark L. Heuser, 73, passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011 at Havasu Regional Medical Center. He was born July 18, 1938 in Pennsylvania to Gordon and Beatrice (Hill) Heuser.
Clark L. Heuser
Clark L. Heuser, 73, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, at Havasu Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 18, 1938, in Pennsylvania to Gordon and Beatrice (Hill) Heuser.
Wayne Dewitt Langworthy
Wayne Dewitt Langworthy, 93, left this world for his eternal journey on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, in Lake Havasu City. He was born on Sept. 25, 1918, in Gerry, N.Y., to Frank and Millicent (Manross) Langworthy.
Darlene Elizabeth Meade
Darlene Elizabeth Meade, 72, went to meet her Lord and to be reunited with her family in heaven on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, in Lake Havasu City. She was born on Jan. 26, 1939, in Detroit. to Samuel and Elizabeth (Bulchak) Rosnik.
Sandra Jean Melville
Sandra Jean Melville, 74, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2011, in Lake Havasu City. She was born in Seattle on Aug. 25, 1937.
Katherine Taylor
Katherine Taylor passed away Nov. 16, 2011 in Lake Havasu City with her son Prentice Taylor by her side. She was born in Rusk County, Texas on July 23, 1950 and has lived in Lake Havasu City for the past six years of her life.
Mark J. Yatsko
Mark J. Yatsko, 60 of Wake Forest, N.C., passed away Friday, Nov. 18, 2011. He was born in Rochester, N.Y. and is an Alumni of Kutztown University in Pennsylvania. Mr. Yatsko lived in Lake Havasu City and also Wake Forest, N.C. In Arizona Mark was the owner of The Book Nook store for 15 years and in Wake Forest he spent his days being a proud grandfather.
April Cinnamon
April Cinnamon, 47, died at her home with her family at her side on Nov. 18, 2011, after losing her battle with cancer. She was born on April 27, 1964 in Chico, Calif. and moved to this area with her family.
Bailey Ann King
On Nov. 18, “our little angel taken too soon.” Bailey Ann King. Always loved and always dear … walking with angels, always near … you will always be in our hearts. Love Mommy, Daddy and Madi.
Jeri Maye McConnell
Jeri Maye McConnell passed away on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 75. She was born on May 23, 1936 in Long Beach, Calif. to Allen and Lois (Dunivan) Warrick.
Karen L. Skala
We are sorry to announce the passing of our beloved mother. Karen L. Skala was born Jan. 13, 1941, in Iowa and went to a peaceful rest Nov. 17, 2011.
James Scott Soden
James Scott Soden
Vernon James “Jim” Eardley Jr.
Jim lost his lengthy battle with cancer at his home in Lake Havasu City, Nov. 14. He was 57 years old. He was born in Elko, Nev., April 3, 1954, to Vernon James and Barbara Callahan Eardley. He attended elementary, middle and high school in the Reno-Sparks area. Jim received his bachelor’s degree at University of Nevada, Reno. Later he attended Northern Arizona University where he completed the physical therapy program. At the time of his death, he was Director of Therapy Services at Havasu Regional Medical Center.
Jean Goldstein
Jean Goldstein, 83, born Oct. 25, 1928, in Albany, N.Y., passed away Nov. 15, in Lake Havasu City.
Captain Carol Anthony Miedowicz
Capt. Carol Anthony Miedowicz passed away in Lake Havasu City, after a battle with cancer Nov. 15. He was 73 years old. He was born and raised in Buffalo, N.Y., and graduated from a high school there.
Aureliea ‘Arie’ M. Morris
Aureliea “Arie” M. Morris, 83, passed away Nov. 11, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix. She was born March 5, 1928, in Oslo, Minn., to Isador and Helen (Garnowicz) Shultz.
Martha Elizabeth Pierson
Martha Elizabeth Pierson passed away Nov. 17, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 88. She was born March 20, 1923, in Watonga, Okla., to C. Leonard and Katherine (Bohr) Fry.
Margaret Wanda Kimble
Margaret Wanda Kimble, 80, a longtime resident of Lake Havasu City, passed away peacefully at her home Nov. 16. She was born June 17, 1931, in Clarkston, Wash., to Walter and Marie Edwards.
James Scott Soden
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Scott Soden, age 70, Nov. 16.
Donna Rae Thomas
Donna Rae Thomas passed away Nov. 13, at her residence in Golden Valley, Arizona. Donna was born in Grand Island, Neb., Jan. 21, 1932.
Madeline Reeves
Lena Madeline (Carter) Reeves passed away the first week of November 2011, in Las Vegas, Nev. Madeline, as she was known, was born Aug. 24, 1925, in Mosteim, Tenn., to Lena Maude and Lee Carter.
Bryanna Vanessa Anguiano
Bryanna Vanessa Anguiano passed away Nov. 14, in Lake Havasu City, at the very young age of 10. She was born in Phoenix, July 3, 2001.
Delores “Dodie” Ann Burkett
Delores “Dodie” Ann Burkett, 71, passed away Nov. 14, in Lake Havasu City. She was born on March 8, 1940, in Bridgeman, Mich., to Emil and Thelma (Spears) Yanke.
Delores "Dodie" Ann Burkett
Delores "Dodie" Ann Burkett, 71, passed away Nov. 14, in Lake Havasu City. She was born on March 8, 1940, in Bridgeman, Mich., to Emil and Thelma (Spears) Yanke.
Marilyn Anne Bergman
Born Nov. 6, 1933, in Los Angeles, Calif., Marilyn A. Zimmerman, graduated Glendale High School.
Dr. Cindi Ann Costa
Dr. Cindi Ann Costa passed away Nov. 3, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 54. She was born to Lloyd and Ruth (Vowell) Skinner on June 28, 1957, in Riverside, Calif.
Alice Melba Stack
Alice Melba Stack passed away Oct. 25, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 90. She was born on June 7, 1921, in Bache, Okla., to John and Daisy (Sinclair) Hinton.
Marvin Bollig
Marvin Bollig
Marvin Bollig passed away Nov. 4, in San Dimas, Calif., at the age of 88. He was born in Danbury, Iowa. Marvin made Lake Havasu his home 28 years ago when he retired as a diesel mechanic. He was a member of the Elks, Eagles and VFW. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 until 1946.
Brett Michael Mesisca
Brett passed away Nov. 6, along with his mother, Rosie, and father, Don.
Donald John Mesisca
Don Mesisca, loving husband and father passed away Nov. 6, along with his wife, Rosie, and their son, Brett. Don recently celebrated 32 years with the Lake Havasu City Fire Department, where he served as Captain of Engine Co. 4, Technical Rescue Coordinator, and a past Executive Officer of the Local 2974. Don was known in the Department for his commitment to creating challenging rescue training scenarios, and was affectionately referred to by the team as "The Rope Ranger."
Rosie R. (Caldon) Mesisca
Rosie passed away Nov. 6, along with her husband, Don and their son, Brett.
E. Gennette Gregory
E. Gennette Gregory, 71, passed away at her home in Lake Havasu City, Nov. 8. She was born on March 10, 1940, in Jonesboro, Ark., to Jack and Ernestine Parker.
Helen Marie Aro
Helen Marie Aro passed away Nov. 2, in Lake Havasu City. Helen was born June 17, 1916, in Butte, Mt., to Joseph and Marie (Owen) Fennah.
Dr. Cindi Ann Costa
Dr. Cindi Ann Costa passed away Nov. 3, 2011 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 54. She was born to Lloyd and Ruth (Vowell) Skinner on June 28, 1957 in Riverside, Calif.
Mary Joyce Desmaretz
Mary Joyce Desmaretz passed away Nov. 1, at Prestige Assisted Living, Claremont, Lake Havasu City. She was born March 6, 1926, at Murphy Memorial Hospital, Whittier, Calif., to Alex and Conchita Broussard.
Gerry Easley
Gerry Easley, born Aug. 31, 1940, passed away Nov. 1, at home. Gerry is survived by his sons, Matt (Ann-Marie), and Jimmy (Kim); and grandchildren, Paige, Tyler, Taylor and Tanner, all of whom were his greatest pride and joy in life. He looked forward to every visit.
Shawn Patrick Nicholson
Shawn Patrick Nicholson, age 12, passed away on Oct. 12, in Prescott Valley. He was born in Lake Havasu City June 23, 1999. Shawn was a straight-A student attending sixth grade at Coyote Springs Elementary School. He loved all kinds of sports, being a Boy Scout and loved to be outdoors and loved to dance.
Jimmie Ferrol Peal
Jimmie Ferrol Peal, 80, passed away Oct. 28, at Lakeview Terrace. He was born Sept. 12, 1931, in Grain Valley, Mo., to Ronnie and Mabel Peal.
Peggy Corrine Spellman
Peggy Corrine Spellman passed away Nov. 3, in Lake Havasu City at the age of 74. She was born to Arthur and Ruth (Arkwright) Dicks Sept. 16, 1937, in Beaver Falls, Pa.
Margaret Isabelle Stevenson
Margaret Isabelle Stevenson, 82, passed away at home in Lake Havasu City, surrounded by her loving family on Nov. 5. She was born Nov. 2, 1929, in Lockport, N.Y.
Robert Charles Priebe
Robert Charles Priebe passed away Oct. 29, in Bullhead City, Ariz., at the age of 93. He was born to Otto and Antonia (Felski) Priebe April 26, 1918, in Milwaukee, Wis.
Alice Melba Stack
Alice Melba Stack passed away Oct. 25, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 90. She was born June 7, 1921, in Bache, Okla., to John and Daisy (Sinclair) Hinton.
James Donald Worcester
James Donald Worcester, 61, passed away Oct. 31, in Lake Havasu City. He was born Jan. 25, 1950, in Effingham, Ill., to Robert and Coletta Worcester.
Joseph Allen Morris
Joseph Allen Morris, 87, passed away at his home in Lake Havasu City, Nov. 1. He was born on July 21, 1924, in Boonville, Ind., to Evert and Leota Morris.
Jimmie Ferrol Peal
Jimmie Ferrol Peal, 80, passed away Oct. 28, at Lakeview Terrace. He was born Sept. 12, 1931, in Grain Valley, Mo., to Ronnie and Mabel Peal.
Maurice “Moose Face” Rigdon
On the morning of Nov. 4, just before sunrise, the sun set on the life of Maurice “Moose Face” Rigdon, one of Havasu’s true pioneers. Moose came to Lake Havasu in 1966, and was the first manager of the first grocery store in town, Claypools Market. That is when I met him. For the next three years, he was my boss and why he never fired me, I will never know.
Thomas “Lynn” Hiscock
Thomas “Lynn” Hiscock, a 20-year resident of Lake Havasu City, was born in Montreal, Canada, Aug. 7, 1928, and passed away peacefully, with family by his side, Oct. 27, in Henderson, Nev., after a two-year battle with lung cancer.
Maria “Nana” Caracciolo
Maria “Nana” Caracciolo went home to the Lord Oct. 28, 2011 at her residence at the age of 91. We miss her so much!!! Rest in peace; you were all things in life that we can only wish to be! You were the best woman, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. “Rest in peace our angel.”
Keith E. Sayre
Keith Edward Sayre, 52, of Pleasant Grove, Utah passed away Oct. 31, 2011 in American Fork, Utah from complications due to cancer. Keith was born July 27, 1959 in Santa Monica, Calif. to Jack and Louise Blanks Sayre. Keith graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1977, served an LDS Mission in Concepcion, Chile, and later attended BYU.
Diane Beckman
In loving memory of Diane Beckman who passed away on Oct. 29, 2011 at the age of 69. Surviving family: loving husband Bob Beckman; son, Duane Lamkey; daughter, Deitre (Stan) Haraszkiewicz and four grandchildren; Duane Jr., Joshua, Adeline and Bethany plus other family members. There will be an open house for a time of remembrance on Thursday, November 3, 1-4 p.m. at 3008 Briggs Lane, Lake Havasu City. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lake Havasu City branch of the Western Arizona Humane Society.
Maria “Nana” Caracciolo
Maria “Nana” Caracciolo went home to the Lord Oct. 28, at her residence at the age of 91. We miss her so much! Rest in peace; you were all things in life that we can only wish to be! You were the best woman, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. “Rest in peace our angel.”
Sophie Victoria Kozuch
Sophie Victoria Kozuch passed away Oct. 26, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 89. She was born in Chicago, Ill., to Paul and Kunagunda (Mrocka) Smolinski, March 10, 1922.
Bernice Purdy Pollard
Bernice Purdy Pollard passed away Oct. 26, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 99. She was born in Toronto, Canada, to Ralph W. and Beatrice (Hawe) Armstrong, July 26, 1912.
Carol Ann Sheeler
Carol Ann Sheeler, 70, passed away Oct. 25, in Lake Havasu City. She was born Nov. 19, 1940, in Chicago, Ill., to Carlo and Stephanie Priorello.
Jaden Ashton Simon
Jaden Ashton Simon passed away shortly before birth Oct. 22, in Lake Havasu City. Jaden would have been welcomed in this world with open arms, but now he is in the arms of Jesus.
Margaret Katherine Dowell
Margaret Katherine Dowell, 87, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 20, in Lake Havasu City. She was born July 3, 1924, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Daniel and Katherine (Donner) Mayer.
Bessie Balvinia McKnight
Bessie Balvinia McKnight 91, passed away Oct. 24, in Lake Havasu City. She was born to Benjamin and Ella (Morino) Real Nov. 28, 1919, in San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Eloise Wilkinson Rhodes
Eloise Wilkinson Rhodes was born in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 29, 1915, and died in Henderson, Nev., Oct. 25, 2011.
June (McRill) Pitney
June (McRill) Pitney, 87, entered into eternal life in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit Oct. 22, in Lake Havasu City. She was the first-born child born to Harold D. and Mary E. (Stahl) McRill June 5, 1924, in Findlay, Ohio.
Alice Melba Stack
Alice Melba Stack passed away Oct. 25, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 90. She was born on March 7, 1921, in Bache, Okla., to John and Daisy (Sinclair) Hinton.
Judy Wike
On Oct. 7, Judy lost her battle with Renal Cell Carcinoma cancer. The cancer demanded more from her then her life could give. Judy always made the best of her life and enjoyed all her friends. Everyone who knew Judy knows she always put other’s wants and needs ahead of her own and we will all miss her greatly. Judy worked at JCPenney and was in the Red Hat Ladies Club and the Judy Club.
Sophie Victoria Kozuch
Sophie Victoria Kozuch passed away on Oct. 26, 2011 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 89. She was born in Chicago, Ill. to Paul and Kunagunda (Mrocka) Smolinski on March 10, 1922.
Frank W. Shogren
Frank W. Shogren, (77), went to be with the Lord on Oct. 23, 2011. Frank had move to Lake Havasu two years ago and was residing with his niece, Pamela Kaysen-Valcik when he passed.
June Estelle (Tobin) Stutler
June Estelle (Tobin) Stutler passed away on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011 at her home in Lake Havasu City with family members by her side. June was born May 23, 1931, in Long Beach, Calif. to Earl and Melinda Tobin.
Marvin "Marney" A. Zinzow
Marvin “Marney” A. Zinzow, 61, died following a courageous battle with cancer Oct. 26, 2011, at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington, Burlington. He was born July 28, 1950, in Elkhorn, Wis., to Marvin and Gwen (Archambault) Zinzow.
Wayne Wendell Wright
Wayne was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Oct., 22, surrounded by loved ones.
CaroleSue Teague Folkerth
CaroleSue Teague Folkerth passed away Oct. 14, at her residence in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 73. She was born in Portland, Ore., May 22, 1938, to Henry and Elsie (Rowe) Teague.
Robert T. Grams
Robert T. Grams, 71, of Lake Havasu City, passed away in Phoenix, Oct. 23, with his family by his side. Bob was born in Milwaukee, Wis., Oct. 5, 1940.
Evelyn Mary Mallory
Evelyn Mary Mallory beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend went to join the Lord Oct. 20, in Lake Havasu City with her family by her side. Evelyn was born in Torrington, Conn., on Aug. 7, 1925, to John and Dorine Dillingham. She was the older sister to two siblings, Dorine and John.
Ronald M. Peters
Ronald M. Peters, 76, passed away Oct. 21, after short illness. He was born on March 28, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Melvin and Arlene (Castle) Peters.
Evelyn Mary Mallory
Evelyn Mary Mallory beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend went to join the Lord Oct. 20, in Lake Havasu City with her family by her side. Evelyn was born in Torrington, Conn., on Aug. 7, 1925, to John and Dorine Dillingham. She was the older sister to two siblings, Dorine and John.
Joan Laird McKendrick
Joan Laird McKendrick passed away on Oct. 18, at her residence in Lake Havasu City at the age of 80. Joan was born on June 12, 1931, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Ralph and Sarah (Bunnell) Laird.
Robert Lee Butcher
Robert Lee Butcher, 91, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011 in Lake Havasu City. He was born on April 21, 1920 in Johnsonville, Ill. to James and Mable Butcher.
Barbara June Carlin
Barbara June Carlin, 71, passed away on Monday, Oct. 17, 2011 in Lake Havasu City. She was born on Feb. 08, 1940 in Yuma, Ariz. to Troy and Ruth (Davis) Duncan.
Joan Laird McKendrick
Joan Laird McKendrick passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011 at her residence in Lake Havasu City at the age of 80. Joan was born on June 12, 1931 in Waterloo, Iowa to Ralph and Sarah (Bunnell) Laird.
Salli Ann Abbott
Salli Ann Abbott, beloved Grandmother, Mother and Wife passed away peacefully on Oct. 4 in Flagstaff, Ariz., with her family by her side.
Ervin John Moszer
Ervin John Moszer passed away on Friday, Oct. 14, at his home in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 81. He was born on Dec. 11, 1929 in Strasburg, N.D. to Peter and Barbara (Schumacher) Moszer.
James L. Dawson
Jul. 15, 1944 — Oct. 10, 2011
James L. "Taco Jim" Dawson passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side. Born in Southgate, Calif., July 15, 1944, to James and Francis Dawson, the oldest of three children. Jim grew up in Southern California, until enlisting in the Air Force in 1962. While stationed at Larson Air Base in Washington State, Jim met the love of his life, Flossella Kay "Pete" McCarty. They married Jan. 31, 1963. Their love produced four children, Danny, Kathy, Lisa and Tina. His family was the joy of his life.
Shirley Flatt
Dec. 7, 1936 - Oct. 15, 2011
Shirley Flatt, age 74, passed away at home after several months of illness. Born Dec. 7, 1936, in Michigan, she moved to Lake Havasu in 1972, wife of Gene Flatt for 50 years of marriage.
Adaline Ladine Love
The gentle hands of our Lord lovingly reached out and took Adaline Ladine Love, 89, of Lake Havasu City, home to be with Him on Oct. 13, 2011. She was born to Jacob and Ella (Schaumburg) Scheuerman Dec. 7, 1921, in La Crosse, Kan.
Diane Lea Johnson
Diane Lea Johnson passed away Oct. 6, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 41. She was born on Sept. 9, 1970, in San Bernardino, Calif., to James and Juanita (Godfrey) Johnson.
James Richard Smith
James Richard Smith passed away Oct. 14, in Lake Havasu City at the age of 88. Jim was born April 2, 1923, in Newton, Kan., to Richard and Ruby (Atkinson) Smith.
Therese Ann von Kolen
Therese Ann von Kolen, a 35-year resident of Lake Havasu City, died Oct. 10, 2011 at her residence in Phoenix. She was 64 years old.
Georgette Rita Squier
On Monday Oct. 10, 2011, our dear mother and grandmother Georgette Rita Squier passed away at the age of 93. She was born Sept. 17, 1918 in San Jose, Calif. to Guiseppe and Anna Turturici Lo Bono.
Muriel Callahan
Muriel Callahan passed away Oct. 13, 2011 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 87. She was born to Harry and Sarah (Green) Brook on Aug. 13, 1924 in England.
A. Lloyd Davidson
A. Lloyd Davidson, 75, went to be with the Lord Monday. He was born on July 5, 1936, in Huntington, Mass., to Arlie E. and Odna Davidson.
Gerald F. ‘Jere’ Hoyt
Gerald F. “Jere” Hoyt, 68, passed away Oct. 9, in Lake Havasu City. He was born Dec. 16, 1942, in Winchester, Mass., to Carl and Dorothy Hoyt.
Albert Louis “Al” Bartlett
May 29, 1948 — Oct. 7, 2011
A. Lloyd Davidson
A. Lloyd Davidson, 75, went to be with the Lord Monday. He was born on July 5, 1936, in Huntington, Mass., to Arlie E. and Odna Davidson.
Geral F. ‘Jere’ Hoyt
Gerald F. “Jere” Hoyt, 68, passed away Oct. 9, in Lake Havasu City. He was born Dec. 16, 1942, in Winchester, Mass., to Carl and Dorothy Hoyt.
Albert Louis “Al” Bartlett
Albert passed away from a tragic accident while working at his home Oct. 8, in Oracle, Ariz. He was born to Jerrell and Barbara Bartlett in Searcy, Ark., May 29, 1948.
William Ellis Bright
William Ellis Bright, 73, formerly of Port Huron, Mich., passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011 in his home. He was born March 30, 1938 in Kimball Township, Mich.
William (Bill) Burke
William (Bill) Burke was born April 24, 1933 in Kenova, W.Va. and died Oct. 8, 2011 in Lake Havasu City. Preceded on the path to the Lord by his parents William and Nora Burke, and his son David. He was with family at the time of his passing, was loved by all and will be dearly missed. Bill grew up in Southern California where he met and married his beloved bride and high school sweetheart Joyce Burke in 1953. They shared 58 years of marriage.
Elizabeth Ann Marass
Elizabeth Ann Marass passed away Sept. 23, in Las Vegas, Nev., at the age of 52. Beth, as she was known to her family and friends, was born on Sept. 13, 1959, in Indianapolis, Ind., to Frank and Vivian (Pulliam) Marass.
Victor Jeffries
Victor Jeffries passed away peacefully in the presence of family on Sept. 22, 2011 at the young age of 97 while under the care of the wonderful staff at The Polidori House in Lake Havasu City. He was born to Charles Barton and Lula Irene (Keith) Jeffries on June 21, 1914 in Dugger, Ind.
Elizabeth Ann Marass
Elizabeth Ann Marass passed away on Fri., Sept. 23, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nev. at the age of 52. Beth, as she was known to her family and friends, was born on Sept. 13, 1959 in Indianapolis, Ind. to Frank and Vivian (Pulliam) Marass.
Roberta Jean Sherrill
Roberta Jean Sherrill 72, passed away June 2, 2011 in Lake Havasu City from her battle with cancer. She was born in Seattle, Wash. on May 24,1939.
Geraldine Ann “Jeri” Redden
Geraldine Ann “Jeri” Redden passed away Tuesday in Lake Havasu City at the age of 71. She was born on Aug. 4, 1940, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, to Albert “Bert” and Lillian “Lil” (Kime) Hardy.
Mary Elizabeth Church Sweeney
Mary Elizabeth Church Sweeney, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, Pa., formerly of Lake Havasu City, went to be with the Lord Tuesday. She was born Nov. 2, 1922, in North Syracuse, N.Y., a daughter of the late Charles and Kathryn Kane Church. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased in death by her first husband, John Sweeney; her second husband, Robert Campbell; two sisters and two brothers. Mary is survived by her daughter, Maureen Ferree, of Mt. Pleasant; her son, Robert Sweeney, of Parker; her grandchildren, Christina, Scott, Danielle and Timothy; and her great-grandchildren, Adessa and Alexis. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church while she lived in Lake Havasu City. She graduated from Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing and began her career as a Navy nurse. She went on to work as a school nurse for Warners Elementary School near Syracuse, N.Y. She moved to Lake Havasu City in 1973. Golfing was her passion and she was a familiar face on the greens of Lake Havasu. She worked at the Nautical Golf Course for many years.
Linda Joyce Walker
Linda Joyce Walker, 58, passed away in Lake Havasu City Monday. She was born July 21, 1953, in Hawthorne, Calif., to Jack and LaVerna Ragsdale.
Rhys Alexander Farr
Rhys Alexander Farr was born and passed away Sept. 26, at Good Samaritan Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
Bernie Harry Goodwin
Bernie Harry Goodwin passed away peacefully Sept. 23, while under the care of the compassionate caregivers at The Serenity House.
Colleen Tee
Colleen Tee passed away at the age of 90 at Serenity House in Lake Havasu City. She was born in Inglewood, Calif., Aug. 1, 1921.
Alan “Paul” Allen
Alan “Paul” Allen, 73, of Lake Havasu City, departed from this earth Sept. 20, after a 15-month battle with lung cancer.
Moses “Pete” Mitchell
“Big” Pete Mitchell passed away tragically in Parker, Sept. 22, at the age of 69.
Philip Dean Jackson
Philip Dean Jackson, 72 of Lake Havasu City passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Mon., Sept. 26, 2011 in Gilbert, Ariz.
Delores Anne Degreen McGowan
Anne McGowan, 80, died peacefully at home in Lake Havasu City, of complications due to long term Alzheimer’s Dementia. Anne was born to Al and Lucie De Green on Aug. 28, 1931. She married Donald McGowan on September 2, 1949 in Lordsburg, N.M.
Leon Edward Jankowski
Leon Edward Jankowski passed away Sept. 27, 2011 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 72. He was born to Leon “Leo” and Irene (Nowakowski) Jankowski on Aug. 11, 1939 in Detroit, Mich.
Harold (Hal) J. Bosch
Harold (Hal) J. Bosch, 66, passed away Sept. 17, in Lake Havasu City. He was born on Feb. 9, 1945, in Allegan, Mich. He was raised in Holland, Mich.
Robert Elmer Campbell
Robert Elmer Campbell passed away Sept. 24, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 90. He was born to Chesley and Ruth (Westerland) Campbell Sept. 22, 1921, in La Grande, Ore.
Laurel Forest Ives
Our beloved father and grandfather, Laurel Forest Ives (Grandpa Laurel), 86, of Lake Havasu City, was called to the Lord on Sept. 20, at his home.
Catherine Arsenault
Catherine Arsenault, born Jan. 27, 1924, of Lake Havasu City, passed away Sept. 23, 2011. A lifelong non-smoker, she succumbed to lung cancer. She was the beloved wife of 61 years of Leo Arsenault and loving mother of Linda Fowles, of Richmond, Ky., Carol (Jerry) Barta, of Eagan, Minn., and Michael Arsenault, of Alpharetta, Ga. She loved her grandchildren, Justin Fowles, Natalie Land, Michelle Barta Khan, Brian Barta, Matthew Arsenault; and her great-grandchildren, Sophia and Adam Khan and Tanner Land. She also leaves behind her brother, Joseph Hauswirth, of Watertown, Mass.; nephews and nieces, Joe, Jack, Cathy and Susan; sister-in-law, Wilma Hauswirth; and her best childhood friend, Peggy Lane. She will be missed by all. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Catherine Hauswirth, of Watertown Mass.; her brother, John Hauswirth, and her dear sister-in-law, Elizabeth “Liz” Hauswirth.
Alexander (Alex) Joseph Desik
Alexander (Alex) Joseph Desik passed away Sept. 20, 2011 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 86. He was born to Stanley and Mary (Czaja) Dziedzic.
Alexander (Alex) Joseph Desik
Alexander (Alex) Joseph Desik passed away Sept. 20, 2011 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 86. He was born to Stanley and Mary (Czaja) Dziedzic.
Marion Lorrains Martin
Marion Lorrains Martin passed on Sept. 14, 2011 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 87. Marion was born on March 11, 1924 in Milwaukee, Wis. to Carl and Anna (Szelwicz) Scharl.
Michele Anne Occhiogrosso
Michele Anne Occhiogrosso, 24, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011 in Lake Havasu City. She was born on Aug. 13, 1987, in San Diego, Calif. to Richard and Tirra Diane (Schneider) Occiogrosso.
Peter Simon VanderMeulen
Peter Simon "Peter Rabbit" VanderMeulen, passed away peacefully at home in Lake Havasu City on Thurs., Sept. 22, 2011 after having a brain tumor removed at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas. He was born on May 09, 1933 in Montebello, Calif.
Susan Diane (Grissom) Moore
Susan Diane (Grissom) Moore was born on Oct. 19, 1959 in Charleston, Ill. to Arlene Weaver and Thomas Grissom. She passed away peacefully at home in Lake Havasu City on Sept. 19, 2011 while being held by her children and husband. She was just 51 years old.
Edith Maria Streicher
Edith Maria Streicher passed away on Monday Sept. 5, 2011 in Lake Havasu City at the age of 92. Edie was born on Nov. 27, 1918 in Stuttgart, Germany to John and Gertrude Hodok.
Henry T. "Hank" Gugert
Henry Theodore Gugert passed away Sept. 3, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 65. He was born to Francis and Elizabeth (Faust) Gugert on Dec. 16, 1945 in New Orleans, La.
Emma Roberta Broussard
Emma Roberta Broussard passed away Sept. 18, at her home in Fort Mohave at the age of 75. Bobbie, as she was known to her family and friends, was born Dec. 6, 1935, in Indianapolis, Ind., to James and Anna (Barnes) Turner.
Kirk Scott Cookson
Kirk Scott Cookson, 58, died Thurs., Sept. 15, in Lake Havasu City, where she has lived for the last 20 years. Kirk was born in Tucson, Jan. 4, 1953. She was a 1970 graduate of Tucson High School. She attended Scripps College in Claremont, Calif., before graduating Cum Laude with her bachelor’s degree from The University of Arizona. Later she received her Law Degree from Whittier Law School in Los Angeles, graduating Magna Cum Laude. After practicing in Los Angeles, she returned to Tucson. She was in private practice and then became an Appeals Judge in the Department of Economic Security, Unemployment Department. She then served as a Justice of the Peace, Pro Tempore, and a Tucson City Magistrate, Pro Tempore. She then became the Town Attorney in the Town of Marana, until she relocated to Lake Havasu City as the City Prosecutor. For the past 15 years, she engaged in private practice of law. Kirk was a passionate football and soccer fan, an avid reader and seamstress and loved crocheting. The last few years she was taking classes to learn other crafts, including weaving.
Ronnie Gene Hibbitts
Ronnie Gene Hibbitts, 61, passed away Sept. 17. He was born on Feb. 9, 1950, in Oceanside, Calif., to Jack and Agnes Hibbitts.
Ronnie Gene Hibbitts
Ronnie Gene Hibbitts, 61, passed away Sept. 17. He was born on Feb. 9, 1950, in Oceanside, Calif., to Jack and Agnes Hibbitts.
Deborah K. O'Brien Ohlms
Deborah K. O'Brien Ohlms, 51, passed away unexpectedly Sunday night due to heart complications. She will be greatly missed by her three children, Rebecca Ohlms, Nicholas Ohlms, and Jesse Ohlms and her husband, Robert Ohlms as well as many grieving family and friends.
Robert John Peth
Robert John Peth, 77, passed away Sunday in Lake Havasu City, where he had resided since 1988. Robert was born Dec. 22, 1933 in Chicago, Ill.
Ardyse Ann Bown
Ardyse Ann Bown, a 33-year resident of Lake Havasu City, passed away in Bend, Ore., where she had moved to live near her daughter, Georgia since the passing of her husband in 2009. She was 85 years old.
Rosemarie Rita Hagarty
Rosemarie Hagarty, 83, passed away Aug. 24, in St. Petersburg, Fla. She was born to William and Florence Morrow July 5, 1928, in Clifton Heights, Pa. She moved to Lake Havasu City in 1974, where she resided for over 20 years. She worked for McCulloch Corp. for several years before retiring to Florida. Her family continues to live in Lake Havasu City. She enjoyed watching the annual NCAA basketball tournament, game shows, and Regis in the morning. She loved to walk, read the morning paper and the Bible, play cards, and she attended church daily. She was a devout Catholic and believed in prayer. She told those who were troubled to “pray about it!”
Maria Elizabeth Shehi
Maria Elizabeth Shehi passed away Friday, in Lake Havasu City at age 87. She was born July 27, 1924, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Alfred and Angelina Gaudio.
Sheila Ann Gomes
Sheila Ann Gomes passed away Sept. 6, in Lake Havasu City, at age 72. She was born to Charles and Ella (Ukquhart) Phillipson Nov. 1, 1938, in Saffon Walden, England.
Ann Fanny Lane
Ann Fanny Lane passed away in Lake Havasu City Tuesday at age 98. She was born to Philip and Grace (D Angelo) Buzzetta in Brooklyn, N.Y., June 20, 1913.
Richard Thomas Hughes
Richard Thomas Hughes passed away Monday in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 76. He was born to George and Florence (Lang) Hughes on June 21, 1935 in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Charlesdean McNally
Charlesdean McNally, 73, passed away on Sept. 4, 2011, in Lake Havasu City. Charlesdean was born Dec. 15, 1937, in Lubbock, Texas, the daughter of Charles P. and Willodean McNeely.
E. Scott Refsdal
Scott has returned to his Heavenly Home on Sunday after a long and courageous battle with many health issues.
Carl Curtis Halsey
Carl Curtis Halsey, longtime valley resident, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and first-generation “China Laker” lost his battle with cancer Sept. 3. He was born June 29, 1931, in Wynnewood, Okla., to Curt and Jewel Halsey.
Richard Thomas Hughes
Richard Thomas Hughes passed away Monday, in Lake Havasu City, at age 76. He was born to George and Florence (Lang) Hughes June 21, 1935, in Grand Rapids, Mich.
April Maria Mott
April Maria Mott was born Oct. 15, 1978; the firstborn to Monika (Kirschbauer) Vinquist and Aaron Mott, in Lake Havasu City. April departed this life Aug. 30.
Myron Kent "Doc" Bottorff
Myron Kent "Doc" Bottorff, 64, passed away on Sept. 08, 2011 in Lake Havasu City. He was born on May 03, 1947 in Shelbyville, Ind. to Donovan and Betty Bottorff.
Patricia Evelyn Killick
Patricia Evelyn Killick passed away on Sept. 3, 2011 at her home in Lake Havasu City at the age of 76. Pattie, as she was known to her family and friends, was born on Dec. 3, 1935 in Brooklyn, N.Y. to John and Rose (Zinsmeister) Corbett.
Lillian Marie Cook
Lillian Marie Cook went to be with the Lord Tuesday in Lake Havasu City. She was born Jan. 14, 1930, in Riverdale, Ill., to Charles and Marie Cook.
Don Floyd
Don Floyd 76, passed away Monday in Lake Havasu City. He was born Aug. 6, 1935, in Mount Vernon, Texas, to Gary Stephen and Mary Edna (Nowell) Floyd.
Alvin William Siegert
Alvin William Siegert passed away Saturday in Lake Havasu City, at age 75. He was born to Alexander and Alma (Dust) Siegert Jan. 29, 1936, in Chicago.
Don Floyd
Don Floyd 76, passed away Monday, in Lake Havasu City. He was born Aug. 6, 1935, in Mount Vernon, Texas, to Gary Stephen and Mary Edna (Nowell) Floyd.
Charlesdean McNally
Charlesdean McNally, 73, passed away Sunday, in Lake Havasu City. Charlesdean was born Dec. 15, 1937, in Lubbock, Texas, the daughter of Charles P. and Willodean McNeely.
Joseph (Joe) John Lorkovic
Joseph (Joe) John Lorkovic passed away Sept. 1, at home quietly in his sleep after a long extended illness.
John Walter Kennedy
John Walter Kennedy, 80, passed away June 5, at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego with his wife, Rusty, and daughter Lynda at his side. He was born in Edmond, Okla., to John Spencer and Willie Mae Kennedy.
Guadalupe “Diane” Barr
Guadalupe “Diane” Barr passed away in Lake Havasu City, Aug. 8, a age 71. She was born on Oct. 10, 1939, to Zacchariah and Ester (Garcia) Molina in Alice, Texas.
Loretta Sophia Hestmark
Loretta Sophia Hestmark passed away Aug. 27, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 64. She was born to Martin and Isadora Lopez (Plascencia) June 25, 1947, in Pueblo, Colo.
Sharon Yvonne Riddle
Sharon Yvonne Riddle passed away in Lake Havasu City Tuesday at age 70. She was born May 25, 1941, to Walter and Lucille Otte in Atchison, Kan.
Juanita Louise Andrews
Juanita Louise Andrews passed away Friday in Lake Havasu City, at age 85. She was born to Charles and Eva (Cossel) Clovis in Cuba, N.M., Feb. 25, 1926.
John Dean Armstrong
John Dean Armstrong passed away Aug. 24, in Lake Havasu City, at age 87. He was born to William and Pauline (Carpenter) Armstrong May 22, 1924, in Fairview, Okla.
Dolly Joyce Dunham
Dolly Joyce Dunham passed away peacefully Friday, in Lake Havasu City, at age 83. She was born to Ben and Amy Hughley in Wabasha, Minn., Feb. 2, 1928.
Dale B. Hadaway
Dale B. Hadaway, 71, passed away Aug. 19 in Lake Havasu City. He was born Dec. 5, 1939, in Detroit.
Karen Marie (Enger) Soderberg
Karen Marie (Enger) Soderberg passed away Sunday, in Lake Havasu City. She was born to Joseph and Iona Enger March 3, 1941, in Dickinson, N.D.
Mittie Adeline Thornton
Mittie Adeline Thornton passed away at Prestige Assisted Living Friday at age 93. She was born in Henrietta, Texas, Oct. 23, 1917, to Harry and Mary (Sacra) Tanner.
Marie Alice Hiles
Marie was born in Mount Vernon, N.Y., Nov. 25, 1936, to Richard and Alice (Sheperdson) Gisin.
June Marie Deluca
June Marie Deluca passed away Thursday, in Lake Havasu City, at age 81. She was born to Walter and Dora Goldrick June 17, 1930, in Euclid, Ohio.
Hubert Gregory Stanton Jr.
Hubert Gregory Stanton Jr., 82, of Litchfield Park, Ariz., passed away Saturday, at Hospice of Arizona. He was born June 16, 1929, in New York City, to Col. Hubert Gregory Stanton Sr. (USMA 1911) and Geraldine Stanton. Hubert was part of Strategic Air Command as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force. He moved his family to Arizona in October of ‘72, retired from the military to Lake Havasu and became a small-business owner of a clothing store, Barkley’s House of Leather, with his wife, Ginger. They then moved to Tempe, where he attended ASU for a degree in accounting. When he retired from accounting, he was working for John C. Lincoln Hospital in Payson. Hubert was a member of Phi Gama Delta, the Military Officers Association of America, 3080th Aviation Depot Group, Nuclear Weapons Technicians Association and The Church at Litchfield Park.
Guadalupe “Diane” Barr
Guadalupe “Diane” Barr passed away in Lake Havasu City, on Aug. 8, 2011 at the age of 71. She was born on Oct. 10, 1939 to Zacchariah and Ester (Garcia) Molina in Alice, Texas.
Angeline Mary Bennett
Angeline Mary Bennett passed away Aug. 24 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 89. She was born on Sept. 17, 1921 in Omaha, Neb.
Julia Hernandez
Julia Hernandez passed away on Aug. 21, in Lake Havasu City at the age of 101. Julia, also known as Lita to her grandchildren was born on July 30, 1910 in Mexico to Roy and Coincha Gillian.
Ricardo Raul Mejia
Ricardo Raul Mejia passed away Aug. 24, 2011 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 62. He was born to Alferino and Mary (Varela) Mejia on June 13, 1949 in Barstow, Calif.
Arthur William Michael Jr.
Arthur William Michael Jr. passed away August 19, 2011 in Lake Havasu City, AZ at the age of 80. He was born to Arthur and Hilda (Willert) Michael on June 12, 1931 in Berwyn, Ill.
Mary “Sue” Wolfe
Sue went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday. Mary “Sue” Wolfe was born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, June 27, 1938, to Oren and Florence Beatrice George. Sue moved in the early 1950s to Southern California, where she graduated from Bell High School and met her future husband and the love of her life of 54 years, Nick Wolfe.
Fayoma Isalene Miles
Fayoma Isalene Miles, 93, went home Friday. She was born April 20, 1918, in Kennett, Mo., to Sylvester and Mary Williams.
Douglas Ray Morris
Douglas Ray Morris passed away Tuesday, in Lake Havasu City, at age 83. He was born to Iowa Ray and Birdie (Cattron) Morris Feb. 24, 1928, in Long Beach, Calif.
Joseph F. Smith
Joseph F. Smith passed away Sunday in Lake Havasu City at age 59. He was born Sept. 27, 1951, in Philadelphia.
Mary Louise Backwell
Mary Louise Backwell, 82, passed away Friday in Lake Havasu City. She was born Dec. 9, 1928, in Surrey, B.C. Canada.
William Christopher Bockover
Chris was born Nov. 9, 1965, in Livermore, Calif., to Floyd and Eileen Bockover, and died Aug. 21, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 45.
Fayoma Isalene Miles
Fayoma Isalene Miles, 93, went home Aug. 19. She was born April 20, 1918, in Kennett, Mo., to Sylvester and Mary Williams.
Patricia A. (Sobocinski) Papa
Patricia A. (Sobocinski) Papa, 73, of Windham, N.H. and formerly of Lake Havasu City, died Friday at her home.
Leo D. Schubert
Leo passed away peacefully in Apache Junction, and his home for the last six years. He was 80 and was preceded in death by the love of his life, Joanne; and by his son; Patrick. Leo was born and raised in Detroit, Mich., and spent four years in the Air Force. Upon his discharge, he resettled in Michigan, where they raised their family. The family moved to Colorado and then to California and upon retiring, moved to Lake Havasu City. Leo was a master carpenter and general contractor, spending many years doing what he loved in the building industry. While in Lake Havasu, Leo was active in the Coast Guard Auxiliary, which allowed him to spend many holiday weekends patrolling the Lake, an activity he loved. He was also active in the Lake Havasu Democratic Party.
James L. Johnson
James L. Johnson, 62, also known as “JJ” and to his loved ones as “Peepers,” passed away in the morning hours of Aug. 17, from a very long illness. JJ was born in Mason City, Iowa, Oct. 9, 1948, to Betty and Lewis Johnson.
John W. Norick
John W. Norick, 74, passed away on Aug. 17, in Lake Havasu City. He was born on May 30, 1937, in Pasadena, Calif., to Glen and Mary Norick.
John Arthur Williams
John Arthur Williams, 85, passed away Aug. 17. John was a native of Denver, Colo., and was a Yorktown resident since June 16. He served as a Combat Air Crewman in the U.S. Navy during World War II, including being present in Tokyo Harbor at the Japanese surrender. After the war, he graduated from the University of California, Berkeley. He was employed by the San Diego Unified School District as a business teacher for more than 30 years and retired in 1985. John enjoyed many years of retirement in Lake Havasu City.
Edmund (Ed) F. Therrien
Ed left this world to join our Father in heaven. Now he can get his “mojo” rockin’ again.
Edmund (Ed) F. Therrien
Ed left this world to join our Father in heaven. Now he can get his “mojo” rockin’ again.
Mary Louise Backwell
Mary Louise Backwell, 82, passed away Friday in Lake Havasu City. She was born Dec. 9, 1928, in Surrey, B.C. Canada.
Arthur Dunham
Arthur Dunham passed away in Lake Havasu City, Aug. 2, at age 62. He was born to James and Mary (Allen) Dunham Nov. 15, 1948, in Stonewall, Texas.
Raymond Axel Jensen
Raymond Axel Jensen passed away Saturday in Lake Havasu City, at age 84. He was born to Axel and Mary (Bhernest) Jensen Sept. 5, 1926, in Scotia, Calif.
Donald J. Whorf, Jr.
Donald J. Whorf Jr., passed away Aug. 1, in Lake Havasu City. He was born Feb. 23, 1956, in Beverly, Mass., to Donald Sr. and June D. (Burgess) Whorf.
Ruth Eileen Carruth
Ruth Eileen Carruth passed away Aug. 5, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 82. She was born to Elmer and Ada (Pruett) Shaffer Feb. 27, 1929, in Orange, Calif.
Lyla M. Fausz
Lyla M. Fausz, 84 years young, died Aug. 8, in Tucson, where she resided with her daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Larry Brown for three and a half years. Lyla was a resident of Lake Havasu City for more than 40 years. Best known by many Lake Havasu residents as, “the chili lady” for her work organizing the successful Lake Havasu Chili Cook Off, which gave money to many LHC organizations — i.e. Humane Society, Senior Center, Police and Fire departments — to name just a few. Her other hobbies included reading, crossword puzzles, collecting cookbooks and loving her dog, Laci.
Charlie Fraser
Charlie Fraser passed from this earth Aug. 11. He was born Charles Duncan Fraser Aug. 22, 1934, in Missoula, Mont., to Archie and Dorothy Fraser, the third of four children and the only boy. He grew up near the tiny town of Hall, Mont., where his father had a small ranch. Charlie grew up ranching logging, hunting and fishing.
Bill Junior Sanders
Bill Junior Sanders passed away Wednesday at Havasu Regional Medical Center at age 82. He was born in Elk City, Okla., Dec. 3, 1928, to William and Lonnie (Jolly) Sanders.
Randi Christine Hedelius
Randi Christine Hedelius, 59, passed away Friday in Lake Havasu City. She was born March 18, 1952, to Harry Bailey and Barbara Helen.
Diana Lina Kanelos
Diana Lina Kanelos passed away Friday in Lake Havasu City, at age 79. She was born Nov. 28, 1931, in Berlin, N.H., to Joseph and Rose (King) Dube.
Virginia (Ginny) Wiseman
Virginia (Ginny) Wiseman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, lost her 30-year battle with multiple sclerosis July 30. She was born Aug. 24, 1935, in Fargo, N.D., where she lived until she was 18 years old. She then moved to Venice, Calif., went to work for General Telephone, where she met Roy Wiseman, and they were happily married for 55 years. They lived in Lake Havasu City for 25 years.
Jessi Faith Casey
Jessi Faith Casey passed away on July 30, at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Phoenix. at the very young age of one month. She was born on June 28, 2011, in Lake Havasu City.
Wolfie M.D.F. Van Order
Wolfie M.D.F. Van Order passed away on July 30, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 50. She was born to Maurice and Elaine (McFarlin) Foley on July 19, 1961 in Laconia, N.H.
Glenn Francis Howarth
Glenn Francis Howarth went home to be with the Lord July 19 in Lake Havasu City, at age 78. He was born Nov. 15, 1932, in Los Angeles.
Marvin James Kellogg
Marvin James Kellogg, 95, born March 3, 1916, in Crayton, Neb., parted peacefully July 29, in Newport, Vt. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Mary Kellogg, and his wife, Bernice Kellogg. Also by five of his brothers: Leonard, Don, Leo, Bob and Everett.
Charles Muller
Charles Muller passed away Tuesday. He was born in San Pedro, Calif., June 25, 1929. He retired from the LA City Fire Department (Fire Boat #4) in 1980 and moved to Havasu Landing in 1981, where he had been vacationing for more than 25 years. He moved to Lake Havasu City in 1995.
Mary Arnold Stephens
Mary Arnold Stephens died Monday at Hospice of Havasu’s Polidori House. She was surrounded by her children and family. A memorial will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Grand Island Park.
Mildred June Yingling
On Tuesday, Mildred June Yingling, beloved wife, mother and Nana, passed away peacefully after a long and full life. Mildred was born in Tulsa, Okla., Aug. 7, 1927. She was the second of five children born to Henry and Elsie Curtis.
Jerome Alden Tracy
Jerome Alden Tracy passed away on July 18, 2011. He was born April 15, 1926. Jerome had a love for life. Among his accomplishments were underwater demolition technician during WWII, a rancher in Reno, Nev. and a busy life in Hawaii.
Margaret Mary Friend
Margaret M. Friend was born Oct. 27, 1931 in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Frank and Rose Burns. She married her beloved husband Norman O. Friend on Oct. 18, 1948 and joined him in heaven on July 19, 2011.
Lewis Harry Hachman
Lewis Harry Hachman passed away peacefully on July 28, 2011 at Prestige Center for Assisted Living in Lake Havasu City.
Theodore Galeb
Theodore Galeb passed away July 27, peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Wrights Station, Calif., Nov. 6, 1922, to Bozo and Mile Galeb. Ted is survived by his wife of 26 years, Marlene; sister, Daisy Popovich; brother, Slobodan and Margaret Galeb, all of Saratoga, Calif. Children, Pam, Patty, Robert, Rebecca, Roberta, Lynn, Thomas, Chandra and Lisa; 11 grandchildren; also many nieces and nephews. He will be loved and missed by all his many friends here in Lake Havasu from London Bridge Golf Course, Eagles, Elks and Masonic Lodges. Last but not least, his two pets Molly and Teddy Galeb. As per Theodore's request his body has been cremated and a celebration of his life will be in Saratoga, Calif., and Lake Havasu City, at a later date to be announced.
Vernon Floyd Sebastian
Vernon Floyd Sebastian, 77, passed away July 27, at his home in Lake Havasu City, surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 24, 1933, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to Floyd and Almeda Sebastian.
Darrin Richard Hurdel
Darrin Richard Hurdel passed away July 20, 2011 in Lake Havasu City at the age of 64. He was born on Jan. 1, 1947 in Inglewood, Calif. to Evelyn (Garrett) and Edward Hurdel who preceded him to be with the Lord.
Vernon Floyd
Vernon Floyd Sebastian, 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at his home in Lake Havasu City surrounded by his family. He was born on October 24, 1933 in Oklahoma City, OK to Floyd and Almeda Sebastian.
Alice R. Brown
Alice R. Brown, 91, passed away Wednesday in Lake Havasu City. Alice was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was devoted to her family and to her faith as a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.
Roy Payton Cutter, Jr.
Roy Payton Cutter, Jr., 78, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2011 in Lake Havasu City. He was born on Oct. 07, 1932.
James Andrew DeMaio
James Andrew DeMaio passed away in Lake Havasu City July 23. He was 25 years old. James was born June 11, 1986, in Newport Beach, Calif., to Vincent and Lynda DeMaio. The family moved to Lake Havasu in 1989 and James attended elementary school, junior high and graduated from Desert Tech High School.
Wanda Sue Toth
Wanda Sue Toth, 65, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona passed away July 26 after a sudden illness. She was born Jan/ 7, 1946, in Rockford, Ill., to George and Verna McDaniel.
Yvonne Marie Young
Yvonne Marie Young passed away Mon. July 25, surrounded by her family after having fought a courageous battle with cancer. Born Jan. 20, 1942 in Omaha, Neb., she moved to the San Francisco Bay area in 1955 and graduated from Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek. She eventually raised her three children in the Bay area. Yvonne worked for the Contra Costa County School District Offices for 17 years before moving to Carlsbad and Oceanside areas of Southern California. In June of 1992 she married her present husband Jim Young of Escondido, Calif.
PATRICIA MARYL RANDALL
Patricia Randall passed away in her sleep on July 24, and now is with her husband who she missed dearly. She was born to William Fred Smith and Evelyn Smith Dec. 19, 1928, in Ventura, Calif. Patricia married Harvie L. Randall Sr., May 28, 1947, who preceded her in death.
John Robert Sotelo
John Robert Sotelo, 40, passed away in Lake Havasu City July 20. He was born to Robert “Bob” and Cheryl (Dietzko) Sotelo, May 10, 1971, in Fullerton, Calif.
Clara Alice Flesner
Clara A. Flesner, 91, of Sun City, died at home July 19. She was born Sept. 1, 1919, in Dwight, Neb., to Frank and Mary Yurka. She was the youngest of six children. During infancy, she was baptized and became a child of God. A happy childhood was spent growing up on the family farm. She graduated from Virginia High School, Neb., and attended Peru State College, Neb. She went on to teach elementary grades near her home for five years. She married Virgil Flesner May 17, 1944. To this union were born Todd Edward and Debra Sue. They lived near and in Beatrice, Neb., until June of 1969 when they moved to Lake Havasu City. Clara and her husband, Virgil, and son, Todd, opened Havasu Iron & Metal in 1974. Her favorite comment was “We have the best customers in town.” After retiring at the age of 85, she moved to Sun City, to be near her daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Patricia Lee Plowman
Patricia Lee Plowman, 61, passed away July 14, in Lake Havasu City. She was born Sept. 19, 1949, in Reading, Penn., to Harold and Thelma Detemple.
Kalman Subits III
Kalman Subits III, 28, passed away July 21, in Lake Havasu City, after a lifetime battle with diabetes. He was born Nov. 6, 1982, in Washington, N.J., to Kalman Jr. and Barbara Subits.
Jeremy Thomas Iles
Jeremy Thomas Iles, 22, of Lake Havasu City, died Sunday in an automobile accident.
Alfred Edward Short
Alfred Edward Short, 81, passed away in Lake Havasu City, July 9. He was born Sept. 2, 1929, in Stryker, Ohio, to Elmer and Jeanette (Yoder) Short.
Dwight Allen Baker
Dwight Allen Baker, 77, passed away Thursday in Lake Havasu City.
Kezia Juanita DiGiorgio
Kezia Juanita DiGiorgio passed away June 15 in Las Vegas, at age 84. She was born to Robert and Doris (Simpson) Kelley Nov. 3, 1926, in Akron, Ohio.
Alfredo Edward Short
Alfredo Edward Short 81, passed away in Lake Havasu City, July 9. He was born Sept. 2, 1929, in Stryker, Ohio, to Elmer and Jeanette (Yoder) Short.
Marvin Lee Taylor
Marvin Lee Taylor went home to be with the Lord July 12, after a battle with cancer.
Bernice Dorothy Sanders
Bernice Dorothy Sanders passed away July 7, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 86. She was born July 8, 1924, in Cottonwood, Minn., to Carl and Minnie (Brenden) Anderson.
Bernard Arthur Carlson
Bernard Arthur Carlson, 83, passed away July 4, in Lake Havasu City. He was born June 8, 1928, in Ely, Minn., to Oscar and Helen Carlson.
David Earl Handford
David Earl Handford, 64, passed away suddenly in Phoenix, July 6. He was born Oct. 8, 1946.
Robert L. Carver
Robert L. Carver, of Lake Mary, Fla., passed away peacefully in his home on July 3, 2011.
DAVID ALAN EDDINGTON
David Alan Eddington was born in Inglewood, Calif. on Jan. 10, 1969 and died July 3, 2011 near Port O'Connor, Texas.
Frederick (Friedrich) Krenkler
Frederick (Friedrich) Krenkler, also known as Fred or Fritz, passed away on July 2, 2011 at home due to cancer.
David Condren
David “Crockett” Condren, 56, passed away June 27, 2011. He was born in Monterey Park, Calif, to George and Fedora Condren on Feb. 10, 1955.
STEPHEN L. DAVIS
Stephen L. Davis, 82, went to his reward to be with his beloved wife Lois in heaven with Jesus on June 17, 2011.
IOANNIS THEODOSIS
Ioannis Theodosis, 67, passed away in Lake Havasu City July 4. He was born in Athens, Greece, June 5, 1944 to Dimitrious and Chrisoula (Kiolias) Theodosis.
ANGELA WARNE
Angela (“Lu Lu”) Renae Hernandez Warne, 34, died unexpectedly July 3, 2011, surrounded by her family and friends in Blythe, Calif.
Gerald Franklin Ridgley
Gerald Franklin Ridgley, 95, passed peacefully in Kingman Sunday.
Lori Ann Scheller
Lori Ann Scheller, 47, went to be with the Lord Sunday. She died in Lake Havasu City. She was born in Oakland, Calif. on Sept. 9, 1963, to Eugene and Ava (Junge) Scheller. During her childhood, she lived in Idaho and San Diego. She made Lake Havasu City her home in 1985.
LINDA GAIL GRIFFITH
Linda Gail Griffith, 64, passed away Tuesday in Lake Havasu City.
Mary Kiffer
A celebration of Mary Kiffer’s life will be held at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home, 21 Riviera Blvd., on Friday, July 8th from 6 - 8 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, July 9th at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 1975 Daytona Blvd., with a reception immediately following. Mary passed away at the age of 84 on June 30, 2011, at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas surrounded by loved ones.
Ruth Elizabeth (Merwin) Parker
Ruth Elizabeth (Merwin) Parker passed away June 24, suffering with dementia and several health problems. She was born Feb. 9, 1926, in Manistique, Mich.
Max C. Romano
Max C. Romano, 89, passed away on May 26, at the Prestige Assisted Living Center in Lake Havasu City. He was born in Chisholm, Minn., to Carlo and Ida (Oberto) Romano. He attended Chisholm schools. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in Europe. He lived in Los Angeles, Calif., and worked for the motion picture industry in the Technicolor Division. Upon retirement, he moved to Lake Havasu City.
Pauline T. Schonert
Pauline T. Schonert
Gladys Kelley
Gladys Kelley, of Glendale, passed away June 27. She was born in Kelley, Mont., on July 16, 1929. A lover of the Montana Mountains, but it was the Arizona desert that warmed her heart, moving to Arizona in 1969. She worked as a medical records librarian and carried her skills with her to the Salome Medical Center and then to Boecon Construction Co., working on the Central Arizona Project. She directed several singing groups, including the Wickenburg Christmas Choir in 1997-1998. Gladys was a proud survivor of polio since being diagnosed in 1952.
Barbara Florence Gilchrist
Barbara Florence Gilchrist passed away June 9, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 81. She was born and raised in Cambridge, Mass., May 9, 1930.
Patricia Louise Cloran Nelson
Pat passed away peacefully in Lake Havasu City, at Serenity Assisted Living with loving staff by her side on June 23, 2011. She was just 87 years young. Pat was born in Springfield, Mass. to Clarke and Erma L. (Rose) Cloran. She graduated from West Springfield High School in 1941 and took many night courses there, and at Western N.E. College and A.I.C. in Springfield, Mass. She was an eager learner throughout her life.
David Obermeyer
David Obermeyer, 84, passed away June 25, in Lake Havasu City. He was born Oct. 3, 1926, in Los Angeles, Calif., to David and Helen Obermeyer.
Myrtle Jane Davidson
Myrtle Jane Davidson passed away Friday, in Lake Havasu City. She was born June 17, 1914, in Sedalia, Ohio, to Samuel and Samantha Leach Swaney. She was the 11th of 12 children and was teased by her siblings with the title Lady Jane because of her love of neatness. Myrtle’s genealogy searches show direct lines to family from Wales and Germany arriving in America in the 1600s.
Carol Jane (Knotts) Palmer
Carol passed away May 5 at the age of 86 in Lake Havasu City. She was born to Sylvia (Fell) and Harry Knotts in Milford, Iowa, June 28, 1924.
Reginald L. Burque
Reginald L. Burque, 81, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday. He was preceded in death by his parents, Napoleon and Christine; and brother, Douglas. He is survived by his sister, Sister Marcia Burque; his brother, Verne (Phyllis); nephews, Christopher (Jill), and Michael (Lindsay); niece, Michelle (Adam); and many cousins.
Bettina Maria Matakiewicz
Bettina Maria Matakiewicz started her new journey early morning Tuesday. She was a bright light to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed.
Charles Robert McConnico
Charles Robert McConnico, born Oct. 25, 1950, in Brownsville, Tenn., to Patricia Ann Adams and Charles Muncie McConnico; passed away at Arlynn’s Adult Care Home with Hospice of Havasu, June 11.
Catherine Ann Renter
Catherine Ann Renter passed away at her home June 16, at age 70. She was born Nov. 24, 1940, in Cleveland, to Albert and Lena (Lamantia) George.
Warren W. Williams
Warren W. Williams went to his eternity with Jesus last Friday in Lake Havasu City, at age 75. He was born in Long Beach, Calif.
David Duane Webster
David Duane Webster, aka Dave, was born on Dec. 7, 1961 in San Pedro, Calif. Dave married Lisa on May 21, 2001 in Las Vegas. Dave died as a result of a motorcycle accident on May 21, 2011. Dave’s loved ones are his wife Lisa; daughters Kristin and Kali; son Zachary; brothers Bill, Mike and Thom; sisters, Kathy, Laura; and his mother Hatti.
Janis Hilliard Hollingshead
Janis Hilliard Hollingshead died on June 17, 2011 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Prescott, Ariz. She was born August 2, 1916 in Cambridge, Mass., the daughter of Edward Knight Hilliard and Elsie (Davenport) Hilliard. She was baptized and confirmed in the Episcopal Church. After high school Janis attended and graduated from the Philadelphia School of Occupational Therapy on June 17, 1939. She worked in the New York area and was awarded Therapist of the Year.
Edward Gerald Kotecki
Edward Gerald Kotecki passed away June 14, 2011 in Lake Havasu City at the age of 64. He was born to Edward and Aldine (Kapusnik) Kotecki on May 14, 1947 in Natrona Heights, Pa.
Charles Robert McConnico
Charles Robert McConnico, born October 25, 1950 in Brownsville Tenn. to Patricia Ann Adams and Charles Muncie McConnico passed away at Arlynn’s Adult Care Home with Hospice of Havasu on Saturday, June 11. Charles is survived by his sister Janice Base, of Ventura, Calif. his children - Joshua McConnico, of Henderson, Nev.; Windy McConnico Newbro, of Laguna Beach, Calif.; Jeremy McConnico of Las Vegas, Nev. and Jamie McConnico of Modesto, Calif., Ann Garcia, Jessica Cota, James Garcia all of Lake Havasu City. His grandchildren Jeremy (JC), Chloe, Alyssa, Kayla, Olivia, Zaynah, Dagan, Erica, Sylvia, Melissa, Isaiah, Alissa and Bella loved him dearly. His former wives Linda, Debbie and Arlynn treasured their time with him.
Rita Ann Watts
Rita Ann Watts, 80, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2011 at her home in Lake Havasu City surrounded by her family and closest friend. She was born on March 06, 1931 in San Francisco, Calif. to Mal and Alice Proulx.
James Manuel Dodge
James Manuel Dodge passed away Wednesday, with his wife and daughter by his side, at age 93. He was born Jan. 7, 1918, in Trenton, Maine, to George and Beatrice (Dolliver) Dodge, the youngest of three children.
Barbara Florence Gilchrist
Barbara Florence Gilchrist passed away June 9, in Lake Havasu City at the age of 81. She was born and raised in Cambridge, Mass., May 9, 1930.
Richard (Dick) Knipe
Dick and his family moved to Lake Havasu City in 1970. He loved the town and loved watching it grow. Dick will be remembered by a lot of old-timers from working at Lake Havasu Hardware until 1975 and then at the high school as a custodian and keeper of the activity center until he retired in 1992. Dick is survived by Nish, his wife of 52 years; three daughters, two sons; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Lorraine Long
Lorraine Long passed away May 31, in Lake Havasu City at the age of 81. She was born to Norman and Gladys (Woods) Taylor Oct. 27, 1929, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
John Hobart Myers
John H. Myers of Lake Havasu City passed away suddenly in Lake Havasu City last Friday.
Harold (Hal) Spradlin
Harold Spradlin passed away Tuesday, in Lake Havasu City at age 78, after a brief bout with cancer. He was born to Sherman and Fannie (Hackworth) Spradlin April 6, 1933, in Prestonburg, Ky. Hal moved with his family in the early 1940s to California, settling in the Long Beach area. He graduated from David Starr Jordan High School in 1951.
Debra D. Grimes
Debra D. Grimes, age 57, of Parker, passed away at her home June 6. She was born Feb. 2, 1954, in Winnemucca, Nev., to Darlene V. Patrick and Stan McGuire. A few years later, Darlene married Vernal R. Butcher, and he adopted Debra and her younger brother.
Robert (Bob) Martin
Robert (Bob) Martin passed away in Las Vegas Friday, June 3, 2011 after a stroke. Born in Denver on May 3, 1935 to Lillie F. (Brown) and Forest R. Martin.
Judith Ann Springer-Jones
Judith Ann Springer-Jones passed away May 12, 2011, at her home in Abilene, Texas where she lived since March of 2009. The last year she battled cancer like no other.
Clair Ralph Riner
Clair Ralph Riner, 78, passed away on Sunday, June 05, 2011 in Lake Havasu City. He was born on June 18, 1932 in Altoona, Pa. to Charles and Flora Riner.
Hildreth June (Huskey) Gullyes
Hildreth June (Huskey) Gullyes passed away June 6, at the age of 65. She was born on April 14, 1946, in Redlands, Calif. She moved to Lake Havasu in 1968, when it was just Site 6, with her mother and had her son, Steve. Though never having her name mentioned with the Pioneers of Havasu, she helped build the service industry here. She worked at the Havasu Hotel, Nautical Inn and the Pub. She eventually became the bar manager at the Pub and then bought her own restaurant, Hildreth's Frigate. After she sold the restaurant in the mid ’80s, she continued to work in the restaurant/bar industry until she retired with her husband Joe to San Diego in 2006.
Vernon W. Larsen
Vernon W. Larsen, age 93, of Minneapolis, and Lake Havasu City, died at Knapp Haven Nursing Home in Chetek, Wis., Monday, following many years of battling heart disease.
Randy Click
Randy Click left this world May 28. He will be missed by family and friends. He was loved greatly by his wife, Tracie, and his daughter, Desi.
John Hame Patskan
John James Patskan, 78, passed away June 1, in Lake Havasu City. He was born May 31, 1933, in Detroit, Mich., to John and Elizabeth Patskan.
Michael Julius Sloma
Michael ‘Mike’ Sloma passed away May 1, in Las Vegas, Nev. He was born Feb. 18, 1962, in Melrose Park, Ill., to Richard Sloma Sr. and Janet (Stefanson) Sloma.
Ronald E. Worsham
Prominent Southwest artist, Ronald E. Worsham, passed away suddenly May 15, while wintering in Lake Havasu City. Ron was born in Jackson, Mich., April 29, 1944. He was an active member in the art community in Lake Havasu City and Kingman. Ron operated his own art gallery for more than 20 years. Ron taught art classes up and down the Colorado River during the winter months, summer months in Jackson, Mich.
Donald Francis De Nunno Jr.
Donald Francis De Nunno Jr., passed away May 26, in Anaheim, Calif., at age 49. He was born June 7, 1961, in Anaheim to Donald and Mellie (Gonzalez) De Nunno Sr.
Joan B. Mc Intyre
Joan B. Mc Intyre passed away Monday in Lake Havasu City, at age 78. She was born to Ralph and Jessie (Maddox) Baker Feb. 27, 1933, in Alexandria, Ind.
Wanda Lee Hoelscher
Wanda Lee Hoelscher passed away peacefully May 27, in Lake Havasu City. She was born on May 7, 1941, in St. Louis, Mo., to Arthur and Ester (Johns) Worley.
Beryl B. Pearce
Beryl was the daughter of Dr. Conrad M. Barnes and M. Alice Thrower Barnes. She was born and raised in Seneca, Kan. She earned her gold award in Girl Scouting. Beryl earned a Masters degree in English from Kansas University at Lawrence. She married Ray Pearce on April 5, 1964. Together they were early residents of Lake Havasu City, arriving here from Kansas City in 1969. Beryl had a variety of careers in Lake Havasu. For many years after arriving she owned and operated Beryl’s Books, a full-line general bookstore. She spent some years as a local journalist. At different times she worked for both the Herald and the Today’s News. She spent many years as a social worker with DES, and most recently taught English at Telesis. While working these careers she was also the organist for Grace Episcopal Church for numerous years and the organist and musician for St. Michaels Methodist for some years.
Gerald E. Rayburn
Gerald E. Rayburn passed onward Sunday at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was a resident of Lake Havasu City, as well as Pagosa Springs, Colo.
Rev. Ralph
Wesley Lyon
Rev. Ralph Wesley Lyon, 88, passed away May 25, in Lake Havasu City. He was born on Feb. 18, 1923, in Butte, N.D., to Frank and Florence (Booher) Lyon.
William Eugene Lamis
William Eugene Lamis passed away May 21, in Lake Havasu City, at age 58. He was born to William and Ardis (Ness) Lamis, June 27, 1952, in Los Angeles.
Orville F. Lutgen
Orville F. Lutgen passed away May 16, in Lake Havasu City, at age 84. He was born to Henry and Gladys (Taylor) Lutgen May 17, 1926, in Huron, S.D.
Ruth W. Jessup
Ruth W. Jessup passed away May 16, in San Jose, Calif. She was the dearest wife of the late Leland M. Jessup, and loving mother of Bonnie Kempton Jessup and Karl Lee Jessup; devoted grandmother of Michael Kempton and Jesse Jessup; dearest sister of Roger Dyer and Berttie Green.
Donna Gayle Wendt
Donna Gayle Wendt passed away May 19, in Lake Havasu City at the age of 86. Donna was born Oct. 19, 1924, in Petersburg, Neb., to Julius and Lila (Meisel) Diers.
Rosemary (Monahan) Brenneman
Rosemary (Monahan) Brenneman passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side at home. She was born to E.J. and Rose Monahan in Butte, Mont., on Feb. 2, 1945. Rosie and her husband, Ron, of 45 years, retired to Lake Havasu City in 2002.
Dorothy Flint York
Dorothy Flint York passed away May 14 in Lake Havasu City at age 95. She was born July 2, 1915.
Brian William Beckwith
Brian William Beckwith was born Dec. 28, 1970, in the city of Orange, Calif., to Richard and Lorena Beckwith.
Marlene Robert
Marlene Robert, who was born in Hornick, Iowa, March 14, 1931, passed away in Lake Havasu City May 14.
Caroline Gray
Caroline Gray passed away May 13, 2011, in Lake Havasu City, at age 81. She was born to Glenn and Hazel (Blakeley) Maxwell on Feb. 21, 1930, in Toledo, Ohio. She migrated to Florida in the late ’50s, and relocated to Southern California with her five children in 1962.
Rickie Lee Whitaker
Rickie Lee Whitaker, 53, passed away May 11, in Lake Havasu City. He was born Aug. 6, 1957, in Buffalo, N.Y., to John and Nancy Whitaker.
Roberta Boren Bayes
Roberta Boren Bayes passed away May 11, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 68. She was born to Alma and Rhea (Hodges) Boren on Nov. 13, 1942, in East Los Angeles, Calif.
Caroline Gray
Caroline Gray passed away May 13, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 81. She was born to Glenn and Hazel (Blakeley) Maxwell Feb. 21, 1930, in Toledo, Ohio. She migrated to Florida in the late ’50s, and relocated to Southern California with her five children in 1962.
Dorothy Flint York
Dorothy Flint York passed away May 14, 2011 in Lake Havasu City at the age of 95. She was born on July 2, 1915.
Paulette Arlene Sandell
Paulette Arlene Sandell, 68, passed away May 10, at her home in Lake Havasu City. She was born on June 11, 1942, in Pennsylvania.
Rickie Lee Whitaker
Rickie Lee Whitaker, 53, passed away May 11, in Lake Havasu City. He was born Aug. 6, 1957, in Buffalo, N.Y., to John and Nancy Whitaker.
William I. La Bouff
William I. La Bouff passed away May 12, at his residence in Lake Havasu City at the age of 74. Bill was born March 16, 1937, in Alhambra, Calif., to John and Mary (Winterbottom) La Bouff.
Joseph Schapiro Jr.
Joseph Schapiro Jr. was born in Chicago, Ill., Sept. 24, 1940, to Joseph and Esther Schapiro, and was called home by his Lord and Savior May 8.
Joyce Ann Scott
Joyce Ann Scott was born in Monrovia, Calif., on Sun., Aug. 20, 1050. Joyce lost a two-year brave battle with an illness that she fought with unwavering strength, dignity and beauty on May 5, 2011 and will forever be missed by family and friends.
George Calvi
George Calvi passed away peacefully April 29, at the age of 90. He was an exceptional husband, father, and grandfather and will be dearly missed by all.
Glenn E. Conschack
Glenn E. Conschack, age 85, passed away peacefully May 8, at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home. Born Oct. 27, 1925, in Dwight, Ill., he began working for Public Service Co., now Commonwealth Edison, following his graduation from Dwight High School. In 1958, he began working in Commonwealth Edison's nuclear electrical generation program as a control operator, and later as a manager, serving with the start-up crew for the first Dresden Nuclear Reactor. He retired in 1980.
Joyce A. Kays
Joyce A. Kays, 84, passed away at her home in Lake Havasu City, Sunday. She was born April 21, 1927, in Duluth, Minn., to Joseph and Maria Kerminski.
Paul "Marty" Bertetti Martinez
Paul "Marty" Bertetti Martinez, 76, passed away April 28, in Lake Havasu City. He was born on Sept. 16, 1934, in San Antonio, Texas, to Eleuterio R. and Anita B. (Bertetti) Martinez.
Robert Merritt Prenter
Robert Merritt Prenter, 72, passed away May 4, in Lake Havasu City. He was born Aug. 10, 1938, in Glendale, Calif., to Joseph Robert and Elizabeth Prenter.
Jean Whittington
Jean Whittington, 83, of Lake Havasu City, died peacefully May 6,
George Calvi
George Calvi passed away peacefully April 29, at age 90. He was an exceptional husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed by all.
Phyllis Ann Kearnes
Phyllis Ann Kearnes, 86, passed away Sunday, May 1, in Lake Havasu City. She was born April 4, 1925, in Pittsburgh to Earl and Myrtle Kearnes.
Barbara (Barb) Diane Paris
Barbara (Barb) Diane Paris passed away peacefully with her family by her side April 16. She was 76 years old. Barbara was born in 1935, in Los Angeles, to Patrick and Mary Hold, and she attended Washington High School.
Norman Arthur Ranik
Norman Arthur Ranik passed away May 2, in Lake Havasu City at age 81. Norman was born Dec. 23, 1929, in Sunbury, Pa., to Otto and Helen Ranik.
William Wayne Tremper
William Wayne Tremper, 64, passed away April 29. He was born April 20, 1947, in Alexandria, Ky., to Frank and Grace Tremper Sr.
Dianne Zimmerman
- May 4, 2011
Dianne was born in West Reading, Pa., and lived in and around the Reading area until moving to Lake Havasu City. She lived there for about 15 years and then had to move back to Pennsylvania because of health reasons.
Richard Bradley Birch
Jan. 1, 1939 - May 3, 2011
Richard Bradley Birch passed to the next life May 3. Through years of illness, Rich maintained enthusiasm for the good things in life, but his time arrived and his body finally yielded.
Nancy Joy Colburn
It is with much sadness to announce Nancy passed away April 29, at age 67, quietly in her home. She was born Oct. 28, 1943, in Salinas, Calif., and had been a lifetime resident of Torrance ever since she graduated from Torrance High School in 1962. She was a very outgoing person who enjoyed boating, water skiing, snow skiing, entertaining and spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed spending most of her time at her second home in Lake Havasu.
James A. Bosley ("BOZ")
Jim Bosley, age 66, of Houghton Lake, Mich., passed away in Lake Havasu City, April 27, of lung cancer
Joseph Paquin
Joseph Paquin passed away April 25, after a yearlong illness. He was born to George and Lena Paquin, of Burke, N.Y., Feb. 25, 1928.
Deacon Robert B. Treichel
Deacon Robert B. Treichel was born in Kimberly, Wis., Feb. 20, 1931. He attended Kimberly grade and high schools from 1941 to 1949. He enlisted in the USAF in June of 1949 and transferred to Rhine Main, Germany, radio Operator. In 1951, was given the opportunity to attend a Cryptographic School in Germany.
Gladys Viola Bowie (Day)
Gladys Viola Bowie (Day) passed away peacefully April 3, in her 100th year, at Trinity Village — Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. She was born on a farm in Goldstone, Ontario; one of 11 children.
Dakota 'Coco’ Lundy
Dakota Clinton Lundy, beloved son brother, grandson, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 28, 2011 in Lake Havasu, Arizona. It was his 19th birthday.
Charlene “Char” Sugamele
Charlene “Char” Sugamele, 76, passed away April 29, in Lake Havasu City. She was born on Nov. 25, 1934, in Milwaukee, to Benjamin and Mildred (Kazansky) Parelskin.
Robert Timothy Yingling
Robert Timothy Yingling, 19, passed away April 30, in Lake-Havasu City, after a 17-month battle with cancer. He was born Dec. 17, 1991, in Lake Havasu City, to Leonard and Kathleen Yingling.
Wilma Joan Meyer
Wilma Joan Meyer, born April 6, 1930, in Pasadena, Calif., went home to be with Jesus April 27. She and her husband, George, moved with their three children from Big Bear Lake, Calif., to Lake Havasu City in 1974. She enjoyed camping, riding her quad, baking and taking care of her family.
Emily Victoria Simpson
Emily Victoria Simpson passed away April 26, in Lake Havasu City, at Prestige of Claremont. Her family was at her side. She was born to Albert and Emma (Ehrler) Diehl Sept. 20, 1920, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Faye Gerda Benson
Faye Gerda Benson, 99, passed away April 24, in Lake Havasu City. She was born April 14, 1912, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and adopted by John and Helene Paulsen.
Daniel Martin Osgood
Daniel Martin Osgood passed away April 23, in Lake Havasu City, at age 57. He was born on March 3, 1954, in San Diego.
Flor Marina Remedios
Flor Marina Remedios passed away April 15 at home in Lake Havasu City, at age 95. She was born Jan. 9, 1916, in Banes, Oriente, Cuba.
Richard Gerald Gregory
Richard “Big Daddy” Gregory passed away suddenly, April 18, at the age of 55, in French Camp, Calif.
Robert David Johnson
Robert David Johnson passed away peacefully at the home of his parents on April 23, with his loving family by his side. Bobby was born at San Jose, Calif., Sept. 7, 1957. He grew up in California and Oregon, graduating from Sacred Heart Academy in Klamath Falls, Ore. He later graduated from Mohave Community College in Lake Havasu City and went on to get a degree in geology at Northern Arizona University. He then worked in the gold-mining industry in Alaska and Elko, Nev.
Robert Franklin Hall
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son and friend.
Kyle Wayne Harvey
Kyle Wayne Harvey passed away April 17, in Lake Havasu City, at age 18. He was born Oct. 19, 1992, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Gerald “Jerry” L Allgood
Gerald “Jerry” L Allgood, 67, lost his battle with cancer on April 17, 2011, at home in Lake Havasu City. He was born on Nov. 17, 1943, in Indiana.
David William Carrasco
David William Carrasco went home to our Lord on April 9, 2011. He was the loving son of David Carrasco of West Covina, Calif., and Jennifer Maddox of Lake Havasu City, born on April 27, 1978, in West Covina, Calif.
Jane Seline Mogck
Jane Seline Mogck was called by her savior, Jesus Christ, to live with him in his Heavenly Kingdom on April 15, 2011. She was born on April 8, 1928, in Philadelphia on a bright Easter morning to Willis and Anna (Scheel) Garrett.
Barbara Ann Shufflebotham
Barbara Ann Shufflebotham passed away peacefully on April 18, 2011, with her loving family by her side. Barbara was born in Detroit to Robert and Valerie (Butcko) Mitchell.
Edward John Hoffmeister
Jan. 11, 2011
David William Carrasco
David William Carrasco went home to our Lord on April 9, 2011. He was the loving son of David Carrasco of West Covina, Calif., and Jennifer Maddox of Lake Havasu City, born on April 27, 1978, in West Covina, Calif.
June M. Coyer, nee Airhart
June M. Coyer, nee Airhart, age 93, of Downers Grove, Ill., formerly of Lake Havasu City and Stickney, Ill., beloved wife of the late William Coyer; loving mother of William (Yolanda) Coyer, Robert Coyer and Carol (Leo) Ellis; cherished grandmother of three: Mike (Lynn) Coyer, Lisa (Jason) Rickert and Leo Ellis IV; great-grandmother of three; Christopher and James Coyer and Paige Rickert.
Phillip Sparks
Phil left this world peacefully the morning of March 30, with his wife, Lendea, at his side.
Jennie Marie Cunningham
Jennie Marie Cunningham passed away April 12, in Lake Havasu City at the age of 84. She was born May 3, 1926, in West Virginia to Jasper and Josephine (Sedia) Loria.
Stanley Eugene Drake
Stanley Eugene Drake passed away April 8, in Lake Havasu City at the age of 89. He was born to Eugene and Dora (Holiday) Drake Nov. 6, 1921, in Reedley, Calif.
Edward Keys
On April 7, Edward Vincent Keys passed into Heaven peacefully to be with the Lord.
Charles Michael ‘Mike’ Marquardt
Charles Michael "Mike" Marquardt, 57, passed away March 30, in Lake Havasu City. He was born on Aug. 9, 1953, in Long Beach, Calif., to Wanda and Charles Marquardt.
Francis Wessel Poenie
Francis Wessel Poenie passed away April 7, in Lake Havasu City at age 84. He was born to Bernard and Francina (Tapking) Poenie on Dec. 19, 1926.
Elizabeth Jane (Assenmacher) Benoit
Elizabeth Jane (Assenmacher) Benoit passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011 at age 82 after a short fight with cancer. She was born Sept. 3, 1928.
Leonard S. Macek
Leonard (Len) Macek, 79, passed away March 13 in Phoenix. Len was born June 13, 1931, in Barberton, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Marines from 1952 to 1954 and married his wife, Virginia, in 1958. They made their home in Taylor, Mich., where he held several sales and leasing positions connected to the auto industry.
Henry Lawrence Matheis
Henry Lawrence Matheis passed away April 3, in Lake Havasu City at age 73. He was born to Henry and Ann (Seitz) Matheis Nov. 13, 1938, in Chicago.
William S. Pippin
William S. Pippin passed away April 2, in Lake Havasu City at age 75. He was born to Lester and Ruby Pippin Jan. 1, 1936.
Robert Lewis Alexus, Sr.
Robert Lewis Alexus Sr. passed away April 1, at his residence in Lake Havasu City at the age of 75. Bob was born on March 22, 1936, in Denver, Colo., to Reuben and Carolyn (Sena) Alexus.
Delbert “Bill” Lundy
Bill Lundy lost his lengthy battle with diabetes April 1, with his beloved Wilma by his side at Havasu Regional Medical Center.
DONALD ROY MCCORMICK
Donald Roy McCormick, 96, one of Lake Havasu City’s early settlers, died Monday at Lake Hills Inn Nursing Home in Lake Havasu City.
Gladys “Penny” Adele Bain
Gladys “Penny” Adele Bain passed away on March 27, in Lake Havasu City at the age of 91. She was born on Jan. 16, 1920, in Alberta, Canada, to Ray and Fannie (Kennedy) Watson.
Mary O. Eubanks
Mary O. Eubanks, 78, passed away April 1, in Lake Havasu City. She was born April 24, 1933, in Kentucky.
Mary O. Eubanks
Mary O. Eubanks, 78, passed away April 1, in Lake Havasu City. She was born April 24, 1933, in Kentucky.
Bonnie Faye Hubbard
Bonnie Faye Hubbard (Thurber), 68, passed away March 30, in Lake Havasu City. She was born on March 24, 1943, in Yorba Linda, Calif.
William Edward Krumholz
William Edward Krumholz, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly March 29. He was born in Hallock, Minn., May 7, 1920, to William Krumholz and Florance Krumholz Gjesdahl.
Mathew Alan Alger
Mathew Alan Alger, much-loved son of Phil and Joy Alger went Home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2011. He will join his wife, Lisa, along with his grandparents. He leaves behind his brothers and sisters; Mark (Sandy), Gay (Gene), Mike (Geri), and Bambi (Brian). He also leaves behind four children; Jessica, Amelia, Zachary, and De Che, and five grandchildren; William, Benjamin, Carter, Sami and Easton. He will be greatly missed but not mourned, for we know where he is.
Gladys “Penny” Adele Bain
Gladys “Penny” Adele Bain passed away on March 27, 2011, in Lake Havasu City at age 91. She was born on Jan. 16, 1920, in Alberta, Canada, to Ray and Fannie (Kennedy) Watson.
Vincent Frank Fleharty
Vincent Frank Fleharty passed away on March 27, 2011, in Lake Havasu City at the age of 80. He was born to Frank and Eulalia (Beargeon) Fleharty on Dec. 25, 1930, in San Joaquin, Calif.
Marion L. Hausauer
Marion L. Hausauer passed away in Lake Havasu City on March 27, 2011. Services will be in Wahpeton, N.D., at a later time.
Bonnie Faye Hubbard
Bonnie Faye Hubbard (Thurber), 68, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, in Lake Havasu City. She was born on March 24, 1943, in Yorba Linda, Calif.
Lloyd M. Shepard
Lloyd M. Shepard, 84, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at his home in Lake Havasu City. He was born on Jan. 07, 1927, in Wheatland Platt, Wyo., to Paten and Bernita Shepard.
James Harold Sorensen
James Harold Sorensen, loving father, beloved son, and brother, passed away March 24 in Lake Havasu City. The youngest of five children, Jim was born in Cornwall, N.Y. to Bert Leno and Dorothy Mae Bonner Sorensen May 9, 1964. Jim married Marie A Bowie in Lake Havasu City Dec. 3, 1994. Their union brought forth two sons, Korbin James and Luke Steven. His sons were the moon and stars to him. Jim loved the outdoors and was especially at home in water. He excelled at all pursuits he chose to undertake. Jim’s passion, as a Master Diver, was exploring underwater in the sea and lakes. He felt lucky to have been able to live throughout the United States, Canada and Panama. Among his opportunities as a Boy Scout, he was able to paddle the Panama Canal in a kayak and attend a National Jamboree. Jim experienced cliff diving, skydiving and deep-sea diving. His excursions and adventures are too many to name. Good friends, loyalty to friends and family were important to Jim.
Veronica “Ronnie” Husson
Veronica “Ronnie” Husson passed away March 19 in Lake Havasu City at the age of 90. She was born to Harold and Katherine (Lane) Johnson Sept. 16, 1920, in Jersey City, N.J.
Margo "Margaret" Grace Basye
Margo was born in Whitby, Ontario, Canada, July 29, 1941, and raised in Cobourg, Ontario, Canada. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Art Steele; and brother, Bill Steele. She is survived by her loving husband, Jerry "Gerald" Basye, and best friend and very devoted love of her life! Margo has two daughters, Pam tenBroeke, of Las Vegas, and Penny (Mark) Aldrich, of Media, Pa. Three grandchildren, James Motz, who is serving in the Army, Haley tenBroeke, of Las Vegas, and Faith Aldrich, of Media, Pa.;
Robina Mae Grabski
On March 22, at 3:45 p.m. Robina “Bobbie” Mae Grabski 82, of Lake Havasu City passed away. She is survived by her husband, Claude Joseph Grabski; and relatives, Kevin and Kim, John and Kathy, and Claude Grabski Jr.
Maureen Joanne (Egan) Champion
Maureen Joanne (Egan) Champion, born April 14, 1930, in Sandpoint, Idaho, to Jerome and Maude Egan, was embraced by Jesus as she entered her heavenly home March 22nd, at the Polidori Hospice House in Lake Havasu City.
Marion Elizabeth Chorzempa
Marion Chorzempa, passed away peacefully at her home of 27 years in Lake Havasu City. Marion is survived by four children and their spouses, sons, David, Mark (LeighAnne), John (Jeanne); and daughter, Mary (Ron); five grandchildren, Jennifer, Doug, Eric, April and Amy; and four great-grandchildren, Baelin, Keegan, Elaina and Annabelle. Also sisters, Annamae and Audrey.
John David Hamilton
John David Hamilton passed away unexpectedly after a short illness Jan. 7, in Las Vegas, Nev. He was born in Laurium, Mich., July 18, 1964.
RULON J. HEDELIUS
Rulon J. Hedelius passed away March 19, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 80. He was born to Emil Robert Hedelius and Mary Vilate (Lutz) Hedelius Nov. 7, in Rexburg, Idaho.
Clyde Dale Pewtress
Clyde Dale Pewtress, 57, passed away in his sleep on Jan. 9, 2011. He will be remembered for his love of the outdoors, 4-wheeling, fishing, boating and an avid hunter. An accomplished hairdresser of 34 years, recently prior to his death, he started playing with outdoor photography.
Martha Bernice Caldwell
Martha Bernice Caldwell was embraced by Jesus as she entered her heavenly home Sunday afternoon at the age of 87. She was born April 19, 1923, to Lewis and Ester White in Grant County, Ind.
Jay L. Edwards
Jay L. Edwards 68, went to our Lord March 11. He was one of three children born to Larry and Billie Edwards in Tacoma, Wash.
Irene H. Johnson
Irene H. Johnson passed away March 13, at the Lake Havasu Medical Center in Lake Havasu City. She was born March 18, 1923, in Taylor Falls, Minn., and spent her childhood years just across the river in St. Croix Falls. Irene will be remembered for her dedicated service to the youth, community organizations, and to America’s veterans of the Armed Forces. She served the youth for several years as Den Mother in the Cub Scouts, Mother Advisor for her local Assembly in the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, and a variety of supporting roles in the activities of her children and grandchildren. She was a stewardess of her local community while serving as Worthy Matron of the Hollywood Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, worked for the office of the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Superintendent of Schools, and generated opportunities for the City of Lake Havasu through her involvement in the Ladies Auxiliaries of the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars (VFW) and American Legion. For 52 years, Irene served a variety of causes to support America’s veterans. She served as the Ladies VFW State Poppy Chairman for Arizona, the president of her local Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW, and the president of her local Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion. Her official titles in veteran’s organizations were far from symbolic. To the contrary, she worked hard to provide greater comfort for veterans in need of assistance. For example, in the 1950s, she was widely known for pushing beds around in the VA hospital so that our nation’s veterans were able to be comforted by the power of cinematic images rather than exist solely in the stale hospital rooms. F. Scott Fitzgerald once wrote, “America is a willingness of the heart.” Very few exhibited the willingness of the heart of Irene. She is loved by her friends and family and will be dearly missed.
Betty Irene Mikkelsen
Betty Irene Mikkelsen passed away March 20, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 86. She was born to John Joseph Gall and Ethel (Darling) Gall April 29, 1924, in Staten Island, N.Y.
Robert "Bob" Nuss
Robert "Bob" Nuss, 72, lost his battle with cancer March 19, in Chandler, Ariz. He was born Dec. 3, 1938, in Pennsylvania. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Bob retired from the city of Lake Havasu as a mechanic. A member of H.O.R.R.A., and Havasu Boat and Ski Club.
Beatrice Ann Glennie
Beatrice Ann Glennie, 78, passed away March 18, in Lake Havasu City. She was born Oct. 12, 1932, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Russell and Sarah (Manning) Bartlett.
Carl Edward Johnson
Carl Edward Johnson, of Lake Havasu City, and Sidney, Neb., died March 17, at the age of 86.
Betty Irene Mikkelsen
Betty Irene Mikkelsen passed away March 20, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 86. She was born to John Joseph Gall and Ethel (Darling) Gall April 29, 1924, in Staten Island, N.Y.
Iantha LaPoint Paquin
Iantha LaPoint Paquin passed away March 09, at her home in Lake Havasu City, with her daughter by her side. She was born on April 30, 1923, in Chateaugay, N.Y., to Philip and Joanna Doval.
Mary Evelyn Klein
Mary Evelyn Klein, 93, passed away in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. on Thursday, March 10, 2011. She was born on January 03, 1918 in Kansas City, Mo. to Arthur and Lulu Edna Weaver.
David Wesley Huff
David Wesley Huff , 63, passed away March 9, 2011 in Lake Havasu City. He was born Sept. 23, 1947, to Robert E. and Kathleen L. (Wright) Huff.
Georgia Schmoll
Georgia Mae Schmoll was born in Santa Rosa, Calif., March 15, 1917. She married Elmer (Tug) Schmoll in Los Angeles Nov. 21, 1947, and lived in Granada Hills, Calif., where she spent many happy years. They moved to Lake Havasu City in 1973.
Domenick Zellitti
Domenick Zellitti, a native of Durango, Colo., died March 7, in Carmel, Calif. He was 87. Domenick was one of seven children born to Frank and Concetta Zellitti. Nick, his brother Frank, and his papa Frank, owned the Morning Star Coal Mine, five miles west of Durango. Nick and his siblings were the first generation from this Zellitti family to be born in America.
Willa “Ann” (Corliss) Terhune
Willa “Ann” (Corliss) Terhune, 86, of Carson City, Nev., died in her sleep at Mountain Springs Assisted Living Community March 5. Ann was born May 24, 1924, in Hebron, Neb., to Ruben and Maude (Miller) Corliss. Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Robert B. Terhune; her parents; brother, Mirza Corliss; and sisters, Roberta Corliss Eichman and Beth Corliss Davis. Among her survivors are son, Robert R. Terhune; daughters, Terry (Robert) Amundson-Terhune, Patricia Sue Terhune Brown and Kathryn (Mike) Terhune Urban; sisters, Jane Corliss Lee and Dorothy Corliss Trickey; sister-in-law, Patricia Terhune Wergin; and granddaughters, Alexandria and Andrea Urban.
Clifford Danny Burtt
Clifford Danny Burtt passed away March 5, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 46. Danny, as he was known to his family and friends, was born March 25, 1964, in San Bernardino, Calif.
Sharon Hildebrand
Sharon Hildebrand passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family March 12, after a short battle with lung cancer.
David Paul Jacobs
Our loving husband, father and grandfather, David Paul Jacobs, passed away at home Feb. 24. He was born Dec. 1, 1943, in Detroit, Mich., to Arthur Daniel and Rasta Lee Davidson Jacobs.
Mary Evelyn Klein
Mary Evelyn Klein, 93, passed away in Lake Havasu City, March 10. She was born Jan. 3, 1918, in Kansas City, Mo., to Arthur and Lulu Edna Weaver.
Mark H Rollins
Mark H. Rollins passed away March 10, in Lake Havasu City at the age of 55. He was born to Ret. Lt. Colonel Sherman and Eva Rollins May 22, 1955, in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Glen Asbeck
Glen William Asbeck was born July 30, 1938, in Sidney, Mont., the son of Hugo and Nelda (Christensen) Asbeck. He was raised on the family farm in Fairview, Mont. While growing up, Glen learned to farm by working beside his father. In high school, he played football and was active in the FFA. At the age of 18, he joined the National Guard, serving for several years.
Jane F. Clapp
Jane F. Clapp, 93 years old, of Sanford, Maine died Sunday, March 6, 2011 at the Newton Center in Sanford.
Virginia “Denny” Franklin Donahue
Virginia “Denny” Franklin Donahue passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 9th, 2011, at the age of 85. A memorial service will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. at the Central United Methodist Church, 1875 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix.
James David White
James David White (Jim), age 85, of Lake Havasu City, passed away on March 11, 2011 after an extended illness. Jim was born on Sept. 28, 1925 in Cranston (Rowan County), Ky. He was the son of the late David Green and Rosa Woods White. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters, and his first wife Carolyn (Gevedon). He is survived by his loving wife Mary, son David (Jenny), two grandchildren (Jamie and Lauren), and one brother Don. He also has numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his family, he is survived by his longtime friend Lucille (Bucky) Buckner, also of Lake Havasu City.
Anida Ault Klaas
Anida Ault Klaas passed away on Sunday March 6, 2011 at her residence in Lake Havasu City at the age of 92. Anida was born on April 20, 1918 in Grand Junction, CO to Norman and Ida (Slocomb) Ault.
Wanda Viles
Wanda Viles died of natural causes in her home here in Lake Havasu City on March 7, 2011.
Mark Douglas Clark
Mark Clark passed away March 5, 2011 in Lake Havasu City. He was born in Reseda, Calif. to Bruce and Josephine Clark. They moved to Lake Havasu City in 1986.
Randy Fair
It is with great sorrow that the family of Randy Fair announces his passing. He was born in Portland, Maine on May 5, 1951 to Rex and Barbara Fair. Randy moved to Lake Havasu in 1993. He was a brick mason in Southern Calif. and became disabled after a lung transplant fourteen years ago.
Santina V. Lupo
Santina V. Lupo passed away peacefully March 6, 2011 at the age of 87 in Chandler, Ariz. She was born on May 25, 1923 in Detroit, Mich. to Anna and Salvatore Gioe.
Roberta M. Runberg
Roberta M. Runberg went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2011 after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was born on May 4, 1932 to Walter and Martha Hassinger in Truesdale, Iowa.
Roberta M. Runberg
Roberta M. Runberg went to be with the Lord March 5, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
Victor Hugh Trammell
Victor Hugh Trammell, 78, passed away Feb. 25, at his home in Lake Havasu City. He was born March 25, 1932, in New Edinburg, Ark., to Garland and Alleen Trammell.
Sereese Amador
Sereese Amador departed this world on Feb. 12, 2011 in Salt Lake City, Utah at the home of her sister, Lisa Baxter. She was born in Downey, Calif., Dec. 12, 1962. Sereese leaves behind three children, sons Joshua and Mark and daughter Brittany Denise. She is survived by two brothers, John and Scott Jones as well as her sister, Lisa Baxter and parents, John and Shirley Jones, who were with her at the end. She was truly loved and will be missed by each of us.
Thomas Riley Hayes
Thomas Riley Hayes passed away March 3, 2011 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 71. He was born to Jack and Grace (McAtee) Hayes on Nov. 25, 1939 in El Monte, Calif.
Cora Lee Pim
It is with great sadness that the family of Cora Lee Pim announces her passing on March 2, 2011 at the age of 83 after a brief illness. She will be sadly missed by her two daughters, Jeannetta Lanning and Judy (Jim) Bodine; son James (Carol) Cope; eight grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; sister Velma Sutton and good friend Al Gibson.
Robert Lawrence Williams
Robert Lawrence Williams passed away Feb. 27, 2011 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 92. He was born to Harry and Bertie (Lingle) Williams on July 25, 1918 in Ullin, Ill.
Effie Marie Jones
Effie Marie Jones, 88, passed away Feb. 27, at home in Lake Havasu City. She was born July 14, 1922, in Cunningham, Kan., to Claud and Lillian Hayden.
Victor Hugh Trammell
Victor Hugh Trammell, 78, passed away Feb. 25, at his home in Lake Havasu City. He was born March 25, 1932, in New Edinburg, Ark., to Garland and Alleen Trammell.
Bette Joan Wahlstrom
Bette Joan Wahlstrom, 77, passed away Feb. 27, in Lake Havasu City. She was born Sept. 6, 1933, in Sacramento, Calif., to Finley and Ida King.
Robert Lawrence Williams
Robert Lawrence Williams passed away Feb. 27, 2011 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 92. He was born to Harry and Bertie (Lingle) Williams on July 25, 1918 in Ullin, Ill.
Florence Mae Danford
Florence was born in New Jersey. She moved to Southern California where she grew up and lived until 1980 when she retired and moved to Lake Havasu with her husband, Paul, who preceded her in death.
Daniel Sheridan Mooney
Daniel Sheridan Mooney, 49, passed away in Lake Havasu City, Feb. 19. He was born April 27, 1961, in Corvallis, Ore., to Robert and Geraldine.
Joseph Anthony Rubino
Joseph Anthony Rubino, 71, of Prescott Valley, lost his battle with cancer Feb. 15.
Lillian Joan Johnson
Lillian Joan Johnson passed away Feb. 17, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 80. She was born to Dwight and Helen (Whitson) Heinz March 13, 1930, in Friends Creek Township, Ill.
Dianne Jean White Santaw Pearson
Dianne Jean White Santaw Pearson, 53 of Lake Havasu City, passed away Feb. 15, in San Bernardino County, Calif. She was born in Lowell, Mass., July 27, 1957, to Alfred and Grace (Gilbert) White.
Ruth Estella Yilek
Ruth Estella Yilek, 71, passed away in Lake Havasu City, February 18. She was born on Nov. 26, 1939, in Granton, Wis., to Ella and Robert Yilek.
Ruth Estella Yilek
Ruth Estella Yilek, 71, passed away in Lake Havasu City, February 18. She was born on Nov. 26, 1939, in Granton, Wis., to Ella and Robert Yilek.
Ruth L. Youngdahl
Ruth L. Youngdahl passed away Feb. 20, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 94. She was born to Herbert and Mae (Bender) Hunter July 4, 1916, in Falls, Pa.
Frances Stone Althaus
Frances Stone Althaus died Feb. 18, in Kingman, after a long illness. She was born Jan. 15, 1924, to Frances V. and Walter C. Stone, of Washington D.C.
Bradley Charles Gardner, Jr.
Brad Gardner always claimed he was a very lucky man. He often pointed to three examples of his luck. The first two were his marriages to very special women: Gertrude (Jenss) Gardner and Margot (Sobey) Gardner. The third was meeting an Army Reserve Recruiter as he was leaving the regular Army in 1946. The recruiter asked if he would like to join the Army Reserve. Brad thought about his rise from a raw recruit to Captain and decided it would be a waste to walk away. So, he signed up. Thirty years later, he retired from the Reserves as a Lt. Colonel.
Tony Mier
Tony Mier, 74, passed away at his home in Lake Havasu City, on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011. He was born on Oct. 11, 1934 in Los Angeles, Calif. to Theresa and Manual Mier.
Denise Jay Madrid
The morning sunrise on February 11th, 2011, shined ever so brighter as the spirit of Denise Jay Madrid, 50, Lake Havasu City, passed from this life and rose to greet the morning sun with her brilliantly gleaming smile. Thus, abruptly ended by breast cancer, was the fairy tale life of this incredibly charming woman, oh so easy to fall in love with.
Joy Modell McClure
Joy Modell McClure, 84, passed away Feb. 6, 2011 in Lake Havasu City. She was born April 16, 1926 in Hale Center, Texas to William Pierce (Buddie) and Audrey Sanders Collier.
Merle D. Schumacher
Merle D. Schumacher, 93 years old, passed on in Lake Havasu City, on Feb. 11, 2011. She was born to Clarence and Julia Vert in Big Arm, Mont., one of nine children. There are two brothers still living, Wesley Vert of Polson, Mont. and Harold Vert of Beaverton, Ore.
Yoshiko Yamaguchi Kinzie
Yoshiko Yamaguchi Kinzie passed away Thur., Feb. 10, 2011, on her 75th birthday at Havasu Regional Medical Center in Lake Havasu City. She suffered with a lung disease for more than three years. Yoshiko was the fifth child of seven children born to Heizo Masuda and Kaku Yamaguchi, arriving to share her life on Feb. 10, 1936 in Kashiwa, Chiba-ken, Japan.
Glenda Marcella Quale
Glenda Marcella Quale, 72, passed away Feb. 08 in Lake Havasu City. She was born March 16, 1938, in Cookville, Tenn., to Thelmer and Laura Warren.
William Downs
William Downs, 84, passed away Feb. 5, 2011, at his home in Lake Havasu City. He was born to Ferdinand and Gertrude (Hawkhead) Downs April 13, 1926, in Pawtucket, R.I.
Lucas Byron Dunbar
In loving memory of Lucas Byron Dunbar, 31, who suddenly passed away February 5, 2011. Luke was a loving son, brother and grandson. He is survived by his parents Mike and Kristie of Lake Havasu City; his brothers Peter, Las Vegas, and Zach, Lake Havasu City; his grandmother Vonnie Tiegen, Depoe Bay, Ore., as well as many extended family and friends.
Marjorie Ruth Johnson
Marjorie Ruth Johnson, fondly known as Ruth by her family and friends, passed away on Monday, Feb. 7, 2011, in Lake Havasu City at the age of 85, having lived here since 1987.
Earl E. Van Blaricom
Earl E. Van Blaricom, 77, of Arroyo Grande, passed away Tues., Feb. 1, 2011, with his wife and family at his side. Earl was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion Post # 136. He was also a 40-year member of the Teamsters Local # 952.
Jerry Lee White
Jerry Lee White, 63, passed away at his home in Lake Havasu City, on Monday, Feb. 07, 2011. He was born on April 13, 1947 in Inglewood, Calif. to James and Dorothy White.
Joy Josephine Valdez
Joy Josephine Valdez, 83, passed away on Feb. 2, 2011 in Lake Havasu City.
Donald E. Bensley
Donald E. Bensley, 86, formerly of Chenango Ave., Sherburne, N.Y., passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2011 at the NYS Veterans’ Home, Oxford, N.Y.
Russell C. Carty
Russell C. Carty, 84, passed away Jan. 28, 2011 in Lake Havasu City. He was born on April 20, 1926 to Jone and Maggie (Collinsworth) Carty in Greenville, Texas.
James R. Cooper
James R. Cooper, 84, peacefully passed from this life Feb. 2, at Lake Havasu Regional Hospital.
Joy Josephine Valdez
Joy Josephine Valdez, 83, passed away on Feb. 2, 2011 in Lake Havasu City.
David Glenn Baley
Nov. 28, 1939 - Jan. 16, 2011
David Glenn Baley, 71, passed away peacefully Jan. 16 in Lake Havasu City with his wife by his side. He was born Nov. 28, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Marian and Glenn Baley.
Linda Marie Watson
Linda Marie Watson was born on Aug. 10, 1948 in Basin, Wyo., to Sheldon and Dorene Taylor. She was a graduate of Natrona County High School in Casper, Wyo., and Casper College and the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyo. She taught school for 35 years in Wyoming, Ohio and Arizona, retiring in 2007 from Oro Grande Elementary School in Lake Havasu City.
Donald W. Tibbles
Donald W. Tibbles, 87, passed away on Sept. 20 in Lake Havasu City. He was born on May 24, 1922 in Elko, Nev.
Rita Sandford
Rita Sandford, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend died on July 6, at Loma Linda University Hospital in California. She had been given a second chance at life five years earlier on July 17 when UCLA Lung Transplant Center gave her a lung in 2004. She was the oldest living lung transplant recipient at that time. Rita was their “Miracle Girl” who blazed the trail for others to receive such gifts in their ’70s.
Sherry Katherine Jester
Sherry Katherine Jester passed away on Sunday in Las Vegas at Sunrise Hospital after a short but valiant battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on March 6, 1959 in Bell Gardens, Calif., to Jacob and Barbara Glatt. She married the love of her life Robert Jester on Feb. 11, 1978. They made Chino Hills, Calif., their home for 16 years and then retired to Lake Havasu City in 2004 where they built their dream home and lived happily for the next five years. Never were two souls more connected, and she will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.
Donald Harold Bown
Donald Harold Bown, 84, passed away on Sept. 19 in Lake Havasu City. He was born on Dec. 23, 1924 in Oskaloosa, Iowa to Robert and Iva (Utley) Bown.
Carolyn Diane Bombard
Carolyn Diane Bombard, 69, passed away Sept. 20 in Lake Havasu City. She was born to Forest and Adris (Peterson) Brown on Dec. 23, 1939 in White Plains, N.Y.
Lilly Belle Peters
Lilly Belle Peters, 79, passed away on Sept. 15 in Lake Havasu City. She was born on Sept. 30, 1929, in Sterling, Colo., to Ray and Evelyn (Swan) Mangum.
Merton Wardell Olson M.D.
Merton Wardell Olson M.D., 86, passed away on Sept. 16 in Lake Havasu City. He was born on Nov. 18, 1922, in Warren, Minn., to Oscar Alan and Signora Ida (Sandbo) Olson.
William James Brown
William James Brown, 81, passed away Sept. 15 in Lake Havasu City. He was born to Arthur and Dasey (Richards) Brown on Dec. 23, 1927, in Monterey Park, Calif.
Harrell D. Bastain
Harrell D. Bastain Jr. passed away on Sept. 15 in Lake Havasu City. He was born on Nov. 18, 1921, in Waco, Texas, to Ruth Hazel Eldridge and Harrell D. Bastain Sr. He was married to Yvonne Bastain on April 17, 1999, in Lake Havasu City.
