Michael Obermeyer
On May 17, we lost a son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Mike passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family after battling lung cancer.
Gene Cometa
Gene Cometa, 77, passed away in Lake Havasu City May 15, 2012 with his family at his side. He was born September 15, 1934 in Rochester, New York.
Harro (Hal) Lapinski
Harro (Hal) Lapinski, 75, passed away April 2, after a valiant fight against cancer. He was born Aug. 1, 1936, in Hamburg, Germany, to Bertha and Ernst Lapinski. He was preceded in death by his mother in 1953, and his father in 1959.
Martha Mae Zane
Our loving mother, sister, grandmother, friend, Martha Zane, 78, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on May 17, in Murray, Utah. On this day, she started her journey to return home to her Heavenly Father and to join those who preceded her in death.
Margaret A. Johnson
Margaret A. Johnson passed away at the age of 97 May 15, in Lake Havasu City. Margaret was born in Finley, N.D. to Edwin and Mary (Olsen) Drange Oct. 1, 1914. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, nana and friend. She will be very dearly missed for her independence, stårength, good spirit, beautiful smile, friendly nature, loyalty and generosity. She married her high school sweetheart, Gerald Johnson, and they spent 57 years together. While in Minneapolis she worked in medical offices, and tested cakes for Betty Crocker.
Edward A. Pfau
Edward A. Pfau passed away May 14, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 73. He was born May 3, 1939, to Edward and Viola (Rubbert) Pfau in Rugby, N.D.
Jay Doyal
Memorial services for Jay Doyal will be today at 6 p.m., at Cowboy Junction Church, officiated by Pastor Ty Bean. Jay died May 10, in Hobbs, N.M. He was born Jan. 21, 1983, in Hobbs to Dennis and Cindie Doyal.
Jimmy Clarence Gregory
Jimmy Clarence Gregory, 78, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother passed away May 7. Jim was born on Jan. 14, 1934, in Jonesboro, Ark., to the late Velna (Clines) and Clarence Gregory.
EVELYN JANE Mckenzie
Evelyn Jane McKenzie passed away May 12, in Lake Havasu City at the age of 77. Evelyn was born Jan. 22, 1935, in Schenectady, N.Y., to Walter and Anna (Milliman) Swan.
Wayne Webster Powell
Wayne Webster Powell passed away May 12, in Lake Havasu City. He was born in Burlington, Vt., May 25, 1933. He moved to Long Beach, Calif., in 1940, where he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served in Korea. He became a Deputy Sheriff in 1950 for the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASO). He married Kathleen June 21, 1961, and adopted her sons, John and Richard. They moved to La Palma, Calif., in 1966 to make their home.
Robert Arthur Salerno, Sr.
Robert “Bob” or “Poppy” Salerno, 79, of Lake Havasu City, passed away May 12, after a long and courageous fight against heart disease. He was surrounded by his beloved wife, Patricia; his children and grandchildren, who loved him just as much as he loved them.
E. Maxine Hilgenberg
E. Maxine Hilgenberg, 94, passed away in Lake Havasu City April 17. She was born Oct. 18, 1917 in rural Coon Rapids, Iowa to William and Ellen "Ella" (Preston) Smith.
Eldon N. Sanborn
Eldon N. Sanborn passed away May 7, in Lake Havasu City at the age of 92. He was born Nov. 17, 1919 to Ira and Elsie (Rose) Sanborn in Plevna, Mont.
Irene J. Yatckoske
Irene J. Yatckoske passed away May 8, in Wheat Ridge, Colo., at the age of 91. Irene was born Feb. 28, 1921, in Little Falls, Minn. to Jess and Hilda (Hanson) Blaisdell.
Fred N. Johnson
Fred N. Johnson passed away May 9, at his home at the age of 71 with his wife, Betty, son, Luther, daughter, Cindy and son-in-law, Chris Matranga, by his side. Fred was born in Meeker, Colo., on his grandfather’s ranch Sept. 3, 1940. His parents were Fred and Edna (Van Cleave) (Johnson) Stovall.
John D. Anderson
John D. Anderson was born July 22, 1930. He was a resident of Lake Havasu City and passed away on March 12, in Burbank, Calif.
Michael Edward Dolfini
Michael Edward Dolfini, 51, passed away May 7. He was born May 25, 1960, to Andrew and Shirley Dolfini.
Wifredo Gomez
Wifredo Gomez, 89, passed away in Lake Havasu City May 7. He was born June 7, 1922, in Bayamo, Cuba, to Pedro and Candelaria Gomez.
Fred N. Johnson
Fred N. Johnson passed away May 9, at his home at the age of 71, with his wife, Betty, son Luther, daughter Cindy and son-in-law, Chris Matranga, by his side. Fred was born in Meeker, Colo., on his grandfather’s ranch Sept. 3, 1940. His parents were Fred and Edna (Van Cleave) (Johnson) Stovall.
Betty Ellen McCue
Betty Ellen McCue passed away at Sunrise Memorial Hospital May 2, in Las Vegas, Nev., at the age of 70. Betty was born May 20, 1941, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Harvey and Cora (Marshall) Culver.
Dale Eugene Miller
Our much-loved husband, father and grandfather, Dale Eugene Miller, passed away at home in Lake Havasu City May 8, at the age of 89. Dale was born Nov. 11, 1922, in Waterloo, Iowa. Dale married Claudia Irene Jones, his high school sweetheart, and they have enjoyed almost 71 years together. Dale served in the Army during World War II in the South Pacific.
Neil Tester
Neil Tester passed away May 3, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 74. Neil was born to Vernon and Millicent (Boyer) in Murray, Utah, Feb. 2, 1938.
Leonard Evariste Berube
Leonard Evariste Berube passed away May 4, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 90. He was born Oct. 15, 1921, to Evariste and Philomene (Binette) Berube in Manchester, N.H.
Dorothy Ann (Hunt) Gamboni
Dorothy Ann (Hunt) Gamboni passed away May 8, at Polidori Hospice House in Lake Havasu City, surrounded by her family and close friends. She was 74 years old.
William Bradley Walrath III
William Bradley Walrath III, 69, passed away May 1, in Lake Havasu City. He was born July 28, 1942, in Evanston, Ill., to William and Virginia Walrath Jr.
Joyce Marie Webster
Joyce Marie Webster passed away at her home April 30, at the age of 85. Joyce was born Nov. 19, 1926, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Charles Patrick and Amelia Louise (Hines) Sullivan.
Charles Dale Wilson
Charles Dale Wilson passed away April 25, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 60. Chuck, as he was known to his family and friends, was born Nov. 4, 1951 in South Gate, Calif. to Dale and Ruth Wilson.
William Bradley Walrath III
William Bradley Walrath III, 69, passed away May 1, in Lake Havasu City. He was born July 28, 1942, in Evanston, Ill., to William and Virginia Walrath Jr.
Joyce Marie Webster
Joyce Marie Webster passed away at her home April 30, at the age of 85. Joyce was born Nov. 19, 1926, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Charles Patrick and Amelia Louise (Hines) Sullivan.
Kay Van Gorder
Kay Van Gorder passed away peacefully April 30, 2012.
Lawrence Smith Jr.
Lawrence Smith Jr. passed away in Lake Havasu City on May 3, 2012, at the age of 86. Corky as he was known to family and friends, was born on Oct. 13, 1925, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Lawrence and Lola (Crick) Smith.
William Robert Bechtel
William R. Bechtel, 87, passed away April 26, in Lake Havasu City. He was born Nov. 3, 1924, in central California but grew up in Southern California with nine other siblings.
Gloria Marie Kennedy
Gloria Marie Kennedy passed away at her residence April 28, at the age of 81. Gloria was born July 2, 1930, in Grand Junction, Colo., to Adolph and Leona (Lampe) Kochevar.
William T. McDonough
William T. McDonough, 77, passed away surrounded by his family May 1. William was born Nov. 17, 1934, in Woburn, Mass., to Joseph and Margaret McDonough and was the loving husband of Barbara (Woods) McDonough, with whom he had celebrated 58 years of marriage.
Lawrence Smith Jr.
Lawrence Smith Jr. passed away in Lake Havasu City, May 3, at the age of 86. Corky, as he was known to family and friends, was born Oct. 13, 1925, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Lawrence and Lola (Crick) Smith.
Gloria Marie Kennedy
Gloria Marie Kennedy passed away at her residence April 28, at the age of 81. Gloria was born on July 2, 1930, in Grand Junction, Colo., to Adolph and Leona (Lampe) Kennedy.
William R Bechtel
William R Bechtel 87 passed away April 26, in Lake Havasu City. He was born November 3rd, 1924, in Central California but grew up in Southern California with 9 other siblings.
Jane Keiko Chinen
Keiko passed unexpectedly April 26, in Las Vegas. Keiko was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, April 23, 1948, to Saburo and Haruko Chinen. She lived in Hawaii for 20 years before moving to Southern California. In 2007, she moved to Lake Havasu City with her life partner of 30 years, Randi Smith. During her life she had a passion for sales and marketing and owned her own small retail, resale business. In 2008, she joined Wal-Mart when they opened the new store. Keiko was known for her great service with a smile in the deli department.
Denis Gerard DeNardo
Denis Gerard DeNardo, 51, passed away in Lake Havasu City, on April 28. He was born on May 12, 1960, in New York City, N.Y., to Frank and Alice DeNardo.
Frances Marie Harry
Frances Marie Harry passed away April 26, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 78. Frances was born Nov. 7, 1933, in Pasadena, Calif., to Joseph and Gertrude (Foster) Jones.
Charles Dale Wilson
Charles Dale Wilson passed away April 25, in Lake Havasu
William Edward Cook
William Edward Cook passed away at his Lake Havasu City, residence April 29. William was born in Chicago, Ill., April 22, 1915, to Roscoe and Mamie (McMahon) Cook.
Paul Richie Barnhart
Mr. Paul Richie Barnhart, 83, lost his battle with cancer April 27, while at his daughter’s home in North Augusta, S.C.
Virginia E. (Bush) Franks
Virginia E. (Bush) Franks, 97, passed away April 24, in Lake Havasu City. She was born Feb. 25, 1915, in Danville, Ill., to Jacob and Ethel Bush.
Chris Hertzen
Chris Hertzen, 67, passed away April 22, in Goodyear, Ariz. He was born June 23, 1944, in La Junta, Colo., to Jack and Virginia Hertzen, the first of three boys.
Lenore Ann Reynolds
Lenore Ann Reynolds, 94, passed away April 9, in Lake Havasu City. She was born June 8, 1917, in San Francisco, Calif.
Norma Jean Wright
Norma Jean Wright passed away April 23, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 77. She was born in Mansfield, Ill., to Fredrick and Ellen (Holt) McGath April 21, 1935.
Norma Jean Wright
Norma Jean Wright passed away April 23, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 77. She was born in Mansfield, Ill., to Fredrick and Ellen (Holt) McGath April 21, 1935.
Charles Albert Pravel
Charles Albert Pravel passed away April 16, in Lake Havasu City at the age of 90. Charles was born May 6, 1921, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Charles and Elsie (Koss) Pravel.
Nualpleng VanCouvering
Nualpleng VanCouvering, 82, passed away April 17, in Lake Havasu City. She was born Dec. 12, 1930, in Thailand.
Virginia E. (Bush) Franks
Virginia E. (Bush) Franks, 97, passed away April 24, in Lake Havasu City. She was born Feb. 25, 1915, in Danville, Ill., to Jacob and Ethel Bush.
Ruth W. Murray
Ruth W. Murray, 87, passed away April 19, in Lake Havasu City. She was born in Portland, Maine, Feb. 10, 1925, where she lived for 35 years.
Patrick Eugene Pink
Patrick Eugene Pink, 85, passed away April 24, in Lake Havasu City. He was born March 17, 1927, in Highland, Wis., to Frank and Mildred (Dolan) Pink.
Terrance James Smith
Terrance James Smith passed away Saturday, April 21, at his home in Lake Havasu City at the age of 74. Terry, as he was known to his family and friends, was born Jan. 26, 1938 in Waukesha, Wis. to Harry and Margaret (Hudson) Smith.
MARIAN O. WARNKE
Marian O. Warnke, 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, in Lake Havasu City. She was born in Wildrose, N.D. on September 30, 1925, to Oliver and Alpha Bekkedahl.
Leo Francis McCullough
Leo F. McCullough passed away April 17, in Las, Nev., at the age of 78 with his loving family by his side. Leo was born Aug. 26, 1933, in Renton, Wash., to Leo and Jesse (Loomis) McCullough.
Charles Edwin Hughes Jr.
Charles (Buddy) Hughes 88, passed away March 14, in Lake Havasu City. He was a loved patient of the Havasu Nursing Center. Charles was born Dec. 25, 1923, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Charles Edwin Hughes Sr. and Otillia (Tillie) Brandt Hughes.
George William Lawrence
George William Lawrence passed away April 17, in Lake Havasu City. He was born on March 3, 1946, in Huffman, Ark. George lived in Lake Havasu City for more than 37 years where he perfected the art of drywall; he really enjoyed fishing and being at the Lake. George was a generous fun-loving man who knew no stranger. He was a loving father, caring brother, and compassionate friend. George was loved by many and will be missed.
Lillian C. Arroyo
Lillian C. Arroyo passed away peacefully with family by her side April 16, in Lake Havasu City. She was born to Jack and Virgie (Broomfield) Marshall Nov. 27, 1935, in Welch, W.Va.
James L. Light
James L. Light, 73, passed away Wednesday, April 18, in Lake Havasu City after battling COPD and congestive heart failure. He was born March 4, 1939, in Noodle, Texas, to Herman and Lee Light.
Dolores Ann Strickland
Dolores Ann Gibson was born Nov. 6, 1945 in St. Petersburg, Fla. to her parents Charlie T. Gibson and Virginia P. Hicks.
Edward Lee Bibb, Sr.
Edward Lee Bibb, Sr., 76, passed away Saturday, April 14, in Lake Havasu City. He was born March 22, 1936 in Waco, Texas to Willis Elton and Hazel Marie (McCormack) Bibb.
Michael Deforest Martin
Michael DeForest Martin passed away April 13, 2012, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 42. He was born in Reno, Nev., July 22, 1969, to Robert DeForest Martin and Renee Gisele (Tydgat) Martin.
MARY JANE REHL
Mary Jane Rehl, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 12, 2012, with her daughter by her side. Born the middle child to Thomas & Martha Price on November 12, 1927, in Memphis, Tenn., Mary Jane would not let her eventual disabilities slow her down. Stricken with polio in 1953, she became wheelchair bound for the next 58 years. She never let that chair stop her from anything she wanted to do. After moving from California to Lake Havasu City in 1971, she worked for Les Galst at Londonderry Realty until his retirement and then for Classic Realty. In 1988, she began to volunteer at the Senior Center and did so for eight years before becoming the Office Assistant, a position she held for the past 15 years. She loved her work and she loved the people. She was truly blessed with an abundance of friends. She was an inspiration to many and loved by all.
Andy Michael Troncale
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”
Darrel Gene Williams
Darrel G. Williams passed away Sunday, April 15, in Lake Havasu City with his family by his side. Darrel was born Aug. 5, 1936, in Deadwood, S.D., to Clarence John and Mary Jane Williams.
Pamela Ann Mixer
Pamela passed away April 8, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 57. Pamela was born Nov. 17, 1954, in Pittsfield, Mass., to George and Eleanor (Kellogg) Mixer.
Norma Lee Blumenstock
Norma Lee Blumenstock, 97, passed April 5, at the Granite View Adult Care Home, in Prescott, Ariz., where she had resided for the last 12 years. She was born Feb. 17, 1915, to George and Eva (Hiatt) Firkins in Moravia, Iowa, where she lived until she married Wilhelm "Bill" Blumenstock in 1935. She had taught school in a one-room schoolhouse in Iowa. Bill and Norma Lee lived in Hibbing, Minn., where their first four children were born, before moving to Sonoma, Calif., during World War II, where Bill worked at Mare Island Ship Yard. They moved to Garberville, Calif., in 1945, where Bill worked as an electrical contractor, and they owned the Garberville Electric store. Two more children were born in Garberville. They moved to New Mexico in 1965, then to Lake Havasu City, in 1967, where they lived for 30 years.
John (Ken) Coach Edmunds
John (Ken) Coach Edmunds passed away April 10, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 66. He was born Jan. 24, 1946, in Rawlins, Wyo., to Margaret Sanders and Jess H. Edmunds.
Ronald L. Hughes
Ronald L. Hughes passed away April 9, at Sunrise Memorial Hospital in Las Vegas, at the age of 67, with his wife by his side. Ronald was born in Sioux Falls, S.D., to Giles and Dorothy Hughes Sept. 3, 1944.
Kenneth W. Johnson
Kenneth W. Johnson passed away April 6, with his family holding his hands. He was 82 years old. Ken was born to William and Stella (Rodney) Johnson Dec. 19, 1929, in Huron, S.D.
Donald Harold Webb Jr.
Donald Harold Webb Jr., 89 years old, passed away April 11, in Lake Havasu City, after a valiant battle.
Jane Elizabeth Kraitzer
Jane Elizabeth Kraitzer, age 88, passed peacefully away surrounded by her family at Sierra View District Hospital in Porterville, Calif., April 5.
Robert Lee Bowens
Robert Lee Bowens passed away March 30, at his residence in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 73. He was born Jan. 13, 1939, in Henderson, Texas, to Emory and Viola (Jacobs) Bowen.
Mary Louise Cunningham
Mary Louise Cunningham, 86, passed away April 1, at her home in Lake Havasu City. She was born March 30, 1926, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Cecil and Dorothy Daily.
John Thomas Farley
John Thomas Farley passed away at his residence April 6, at the age of 73. John was born Feb. 8, 1939, in Hartshorne, Okla., to Alva and Jeanne (Morgan) Farley.
Jill Nanette Pinder Graham
Jill Nanette Pinder Graham was born Feb. 11, 1941, to Melba Aline Drake and Leonard Nielsen Pinder in Boise, Idaho, and passed away April 7, in Lake Havasu City after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Thomas R. Lowry
Thomas R. Lowry passed away March 24. He was born Jan. 17, 1939, to Claude Lurline Lowry, in Abilene Texas.
Amelia Estella Vollaire
Amelia Estella Vollaire passed away April 6, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 73. Amy, as she was known to family and friends, was born to Diego and Elisa (Grijalva) Armijo Sept. 18, 1938, in Albuquerque, N.M.
Gerald Leland Pratt
Gerald Leland Pratt passed away unexpectedly March 29, in Lake Havasu City. Jerry, as he was known to family and friends, was born Nov. 23, 1943, in Cass City, Mich., to Leland and Margaret (Hook) Pratt.
Mary Louise Cunningham
Mary Louise Cunningham, 86, passed away April 1, at her home in Lake Havasu City. She was born March 30, 1926, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Cecil and Dorothy Daily.
Robert Lee Bowens
Robert Lee Bowens passed away on March 30, at his residence in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 73. He was born on Jan. 13, 1939, in Henderson, Texas, to Emory and Viola (Jacobs) Bowen.
Harro (Hal) Lapinski
Harro (Hal) Lapinski, 75, passed away April 2, after a valiant fight against cancer. He was born Aug. 1, 1936, in Hamburg, Germany, to Bertha and Ernst Lapinski. He was preceded in death by his mother in 1953, and his father in 1959. He is survived by his loving wife, Erika, of 54 years and his three children, his daughters, Tanja (Ed) Schulz and Iris (Eric) Clarke, from Canada; and his son, Steve (Shelly) Lapinski from Dallas, Texas; and six grandchildren. He moved to Canada from Germany with his family in 1966 and then he and Erika relocated to Lake Havasu City in 1980.
Courtney Lindquist
Courtney Lindquist, of Lake Havasu City, passed away March 31. She was born in Seattle, Wash., Oct. 27, 1919. She was a resident of Lake Havasu City for nearly 40 years. Her husband, Alton T. Lindquist, preceded her in death.
Lawrence "Larry" L. Murray, Jr.
Lawrence "Larry" L. Murray, Jr., 88, passed away on April 3, in Lake Havasu City. He was born on Jan. 28, 1924, in Portland, Maine, to Lawrence and Grace Irene (Masson) Murray Sr.
Gerald Leland Pratt
Gerald Leland Pratt passed away unexpectedly March 29, in Lake Havasu City. Jerry, as he was known to family and friends, was born Nov. 23, 1943, in Cass City, Mich., to Leland and Margaret (Hook) Pratt.
Theresa Marie Burnes
Theresa Marie Burnes — “Terry” - was born in New York City April 23, 1930, to Leonard and Johanna Robinson. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family April 4, in Lake Havasu City.
Martha “Marty” Lela Hunter
Martha “Marty” Lela Hunter, 67, passed away March 30, 2012 after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Akron, Ohio June 6, 1944 to Roy and Jennie Clark.
Jane Ellen McCoy
Jane was born in Mt. Vernon, Ill., to Noel and Edna Smith. They moved to Tucson in 1949. Jane attended U of A and graduated in 1960. Jane married Bill McCoy in 1957.
John (Jack) Swets
John (Jack) Swets passed away on March 30, 2012 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 75. He was born Oct. 12, 1936, in Haines, Alaska. to John W. and Gertrude Swets. He attended public school and graduated in Timnath, Colo.
Mary B. Horn
Mary B. Horn, 84 passed away at her home in Lake Havasu City, March 30, with her family by her side. She was born Jan. 20, 1928, to Melvin and Emma Burns. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and four brothers.
Joe W. Smith
Joe W. Smith, 56 passed away Jan. 15, in Grand Island, Neb., after a courageous battle with cancer. Joe is survived by the love of his life, Jeannie Kinney; his children, Michelle Culling and son-in-law Loren; Corinna Kinney, Ben Smith and daughter-in-law Shawna; Tim Smith and 10 grandchildren.
John (Jack) Swets
John (Jack) Swets passed away March 30, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 75. He was born Oct. 12, 1936, in Haines, Ark., to John W. and Gertrude Swets. He attended public school and graduated in Timnath, Colo.
Frances A. Kraft
Frances A. Kraft, 78, passed away at her home in Lake Havasu City, March 28. She was born June 26, 1933, in Lindenwold, N.J., to Joseph and Dorothy (Gainer) Procida.
Frances A. Kraft
Frances A. Kraft, 78, passed away at her home in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. Wednesday, March 28, 2012. She was born June 26, 1933 in Lindenwold, N.J. to Joseph and Dorothy (Gainer) Procida.
Norman “Norm” LaVigne
Norman “Norm” LaVigne was born in Auburn, Neb. to Grace and Albert LaVigne on Nov. 19, 1927. He was preceded in death by his sister, Gloretta LaVigne, Lynn of Omak, Wash.
Clarence S. Nelson
Clarence S. ("Bud") Nelson, age 80, of Lake Havasu City, formerly of Northridge, Calif., passed from this life on March 28. He was born Jan. 22, 1932, in Minnesota.
Gustav Robert Scherer, Jr.
Gustav Robert Scherer Jr., passed away March 23, in Lake Havasu City with his family and friends at his side at the age of 70. He was born July 12, 1941.
Patricia Marie Stroud
Patricia Marie Stroud (Pat), 58, of Lake Havasu City, passed away March 26, with her family by her side.
Sandra L. Gonzalez
Sandra L. Gonzalez was granted her angel wings March 18. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends after a battle with cancer.
Joseph (Joe) Pestritto
Joseph (Joe) Pestritto was born March 18, 1926, in New Britain, Conn., to “Sicilian” parents, Salvatore and Angelina Pestritto.
Kenny “Kendog” Donaldson
Kenny (Kendog) Donaldson passed away on March 24, 2012. He was born on Feb. 20, 1957, in Torrance, Calif., to Don and Doreen Donaldson.
Ernest Roland Baribeault
Ernest Roland Baribeault 84, passed away March 25, in Lake Havasu City. He was born to Ernest and Laurette (Duran) Baribeault Dec. 3, 1927, in Lowell, Mass.
Larry Loss Dixon
Larry Loss Dixon passed away peacefully March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, at home in Lake Havasu City at the age of 67. He was born March 29, 1944, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Mildred and Don Dixon, the oldest of two boys.
Carl Douglas Matson
Carl Douglas Matson, know as “Doug” to family and friends, died peacefully at the Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas March 16. Following a life-threatening bout with cancer, he was told that age 60 might not be attainable. When he celebrated his 80th birthday Aug 8, 1980, he had outlived all those physicians.
Shirley Jean Walker
Shirley Jean Walker passed away March 16, in Las Vegas, Nev., at the age of 67. Shirley was born Aug. 20, 1944, in Murphysboro, Ill., to James and Velma (Weisenbach) Watkins.
Charles Rhea Messersmith
Charles Rhea Messersmith 86, passed away March 23, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 86. Charlie, as he was known to his family and friends, was born Oct. 27, 1925, in Ferguson, Mo., to Milton and Wilma (Smith) Messersmith.
Helen Repko
Helen Repko, 98, passed away March 21, at Havasu Nursing Center. She was born Jan. 27, 1914.
John T. Welch
John T. Welch 82, of Lake Havasu City passed March 14, 2012. He was born to the late Thomas and Nora Welch of Philadelphia, Pa.
Sue Carol Johannes
Susie Johannes succumbed to a long bout with pancreatic cancer March 17, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 59. She was born April 18, 1952, in Glendale, Calif., to James and Gladys (Clinton) Schrage.
Andrew P. Pistella
Andrew P. Pistella, 83, passed away March 18, in Lake Havasu City. He was born Oct. 26, 1928, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to Andrew J. and Josephine Cardillo Pistella.
Helen Repko
Helen Repko, 98, passed away March 21, at Havasu Nursing Center. She was born Jan. 27, 1914.
Chelo Storms
Chelo Storms passed away March 16, 2012 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 76. She was born to Manuel Toll Messia and Carmen Valiente in Madrid, Spain April 3, 1935.
John T. Welch
John T. Welch 82, of Lake Havasu City passed March 14, 2012. He was born to the late Thomas and Nora Welch of Philadelphia, Pa.
JOHN EDWARD ADKINS
John Edward Adkins passed away at home peacefully with his family at his side.
HEIDI KRISTEN EDWARDS
Heidi Kristen Edwards passed away in Oceanside, Calif. March 18, 2012 at the age of 31 with her family at her side. She was born May 21, 1980 in Huntington Beach, CA.
Anna Elizabeth “Betty” (Stone) Dodge
Anna Elizabeth “Betty” (Stone) Dodge passed away peacefully Monday, March 19, 2012 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 94 in the arms of Jesus surrounded by the angels and saints. She was born Feb. 13, 1918 in Andover, Mass. to Charles Albert and Viola May (Chapin) Stone, the youngest of four children.
Elizabeth Rose Tinsley
Elizabeth Rose Tinsley passed away at her home Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at the age of 20. Elizabeth was born December 20, 1991 in Kingman, Ariz. to Kevin and Kirsten (Owens) Tinsley.
Teresa Marie Robidoux-Hill
Teresa Marie Robidoux-Hill passed away Feb. 4, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 56. She was born Sept. 4, 1955, in Memphis, Tenn., to Michael and Teresa (Mitchell) Canter.
Jenny Lynn Miller
Jenny Lynn Miller was born Nov. 3, 1968, in Hawthorne, Calif., to Jules and Nancy (Bausman) Fredericks. Jenny found peace with the Lord March 13.
Arline Mary Tillquist
Arline Mary Tillquist passed away March 14, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 88. Arline was born in St. Paul, Minn., to Axel and Kathryn (Kill) Anderson July 13, 1933.
Frank Trombetta
Frank was born July 10, 1944, in Wyandotte, Mich., to Frank and Althea Trombetta. Frank moved to Lake Havasu City in 2005. He passed away at LHRC with congestive heart failure March 14. He fought a long battle with this disease and other illnesses. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara; son, Ryan; and brother, Dennis (Laura); nephews, Nick (Christy) Trombetta, Marcus Trombetta, Jason (Debbie) Clement, and John (Erin) Clement IV; and nieces, Carey (Jon) Haller and Jennifer (Mike) Neff. His many great-nephews and great-nieces will remember “Uncle Frank” and his many kindnesses over the years. His dog, Furio, also survives him and was showered with Frank’s love and affection. Frank went to SARA Park almost every morning. Dogs were always a very special part of his life.
Rudolph William Eisenhamer Sr.
Rudolph William Eisenhamer Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Havasu City, March 12, at the age of 79. He was born April 14, 1932, to Rudolph L. and Julia Eisenhamer in Los Angeles, Calif. Rudolph is survived by his three sons, Jonathan and wife Bonnie from Fallston, Md.; William Jr. and wife Mellissa from San Diego, Calif., and Robert from Pasadena, Calif.; as well as two grandchildren, Jonathan and Linda; and his long-time companion, Ellen Chapman. He is predeceased by his wife, Linda Karpa, and sister, Elaine Berland.
Jerry McMillan
Jerry McMillan, 65, passed away on March 3, in Lake Havasu City. He was born Dec. 29, 1946, in Arkansas to George Washington and Ola Mae (Tillman) McMillan.
Melvin Kenneth Lucas
Melvin Kenneth Lucas, 84, passed away March 8, in Lake Havasu City. He was born to Martin and Thelma Lucas in Olney, Texas, May 11, 1927.
Albert Marcucci
Albert Marcucci, of Lake Havasu City, left us March 4. He passed away at Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, Nev.
Antoniette Marie Paladino
Antoniette Marie Paladino passed away March 8, in Las Vegas, Nev., at the age of 83. She was born in Kings County, N.Y., Oct. 19, 1928 to Marigano and Guiseppina (Romano) DeLuca.
Gloria Lee Spottswood
Gloria Lee Spottswood passed away at the age of 63 in Lake Havasu City, March 8. She was born to Othar and Golda (McGehee) Head April 24, 1948, in Ada, Okla.
Melvin Kenneth Lucas
Melvin Kenneth Lucas 84, passed away March 8, in Lake Havasu City. He was born to Martin and Thelma Lucas in Olney, Texas, May 11, 1927.
Katherine Alberta Boyles
Katherine A. Boyles, 89, of Lake Havasu City was a loving mother to James Beaver of Arkansas; mother-in-law to Audrey; a wonderful grandmother to Greg, Carolyn, Susan and Brian; an amazing great-grandmother to Jason, Ashley, Brandon, Hailey and Ryan; and a great friend to many. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Boyles and her grandson, Michael.
Elsie Amaral Hatch
Our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away March 4, 2012.
Shawnna Kathleen Gillis-Heynen Lacomis
Shawnna Kathleen Gillis Heynen Lacomis was born Jan. 25, 1970. Shawnna is survived by her daughter, Tabitha Gillis; mother and father, Kathy and Bob Heynen of Lake Havasu City; two step-brothers, Cornel and Tom Heynen of California.
Albert Marcucci
Albert Marcucci of Lake Havasu City, left us March 4, 2012. He passed away at Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, Nev.
Eva L. McDaniel
Eva L. McDaniel, 102, passed away March 1, in Lake Havasu City. She was born Jan, 28, 1910, in Holway, Wis., to Hattie (Johnson) and Harry McDaniel.
Pauline R. Snyder (Newson)
Pauline R. Snyder (Newson) passed from this life Friday, March 2, 2012 in Lake Havasu City. She was born in Leyton, England within the sound of Bow Bells. She had resided in Torrance, Calif. for 31 years and retired with her husband to Lake Havasu City where they have resided for nearly 20 years. She loved reading, quilting and meeting with friends for coffee. She enjoyed walking her dog Maddie along the channel near the London Bridge and taking her to the park.
John Trenton
John Trenton, 90, Lake Havasu City, was born Sept. 14, 1921, in Italy, to Marco and Maria Trenton. John left us March 3, to be with his late wife, Frances, in Heaven.
Howard L. Wilson
Howard Wilson 82, passed away Feb. 24, 2012 surrounded by his family. Howard was born Oct. 5, 1929 in Chicago, Ill. to Lyle and Patricia Wilson. After Patricia’s death the family moved to Los Angeles, Calif. He was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army, which he joined after graduation from high school.
James Linington Woodson
James Linington Woodson passed away March 6, 2012 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 89. He was born Feb. 17, 1923 in Farmington, Md. to Dexter and Sarah (Schenck) Woodson.
Howard Dean Bakker
Howard Dean Bakker passed away March 6. He was born on July 6, 1933, in Superior, Wis., and grew up in Wilmot, S.D.
Henry N. Bayliss III
Henry N. Bayliss III, 55, passed away March 4, in Las Vegas, Nev. Henry was born Nov. 10, 1956, in Ingelwood, Calif.
Gerald Randell Burnham
Gerald Randell Burnham passed away March 5, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 75. He was born to Claude and Florence (Randell) Burnham Feb. 7, 1937, in Miami Globe, Ariz.
Robert “Bob” Dawedeit
Robert “Bob” Dawedeit, 50, of Lake Havasu City, passed away March 3, 2012 with his family by his side. Robert is survived by his mother, Josie Dawedeit; his loving wife, Colette Phillips-Taylor; his devoted children, Jason Dawedeit, Eric Dawedeit, Lindsay Dawedeit, Erik Phillips, Jessica Phillips, Cody Taylor and Danielle Taylor; and his caring brothers, David Dawedeit and Stephen Dawedeit.
Phyllis Natalie Nelson Hengen
Phyllis Natalie Nelson Hengen, of Lake Havasu City, left us March 5. She passed away at Flowers Assisted Living Center in Lake Havasu City.
Margaret KleinJohn Crisalle
Margaret passed away March 2, at her home in Lake Havasu City. She was born to Frederich and Anna (Taub) KleinJohn in Jersey City, N.J. She is survived by her son, Robert Clifford, of Kingman; two daughters, Pauline Lake and Maria Crossno, both of Lake Havasu City; six grandchildren, Greg Clifford, Kristine Clifford, Melody Swanson, Susan Michaud, David Lake and Christian Taylor; two great-grandchildren, Cody Swanson and Heather Michaud.
Raquel Lynn Gray
Raquel Lynn Gray, 27, passed away Feb. 27, in Lake Havasu City. She was born on Sept. 15, 1984, in Riverside, Calif., to Craig Baird and Christine McKofka.
Mae Jean Bracken
Mae Jean Bracken passed away March 1, at her home in Lake Havasu City. Mae was born Jan. 7, 1931, in Chicago, Ill., to William and Gertrude (Kubiki) Bell.
George Edward Hallman
George Edward Hallman passed away peacefully March 4, with his loving family by his side.
Grace Plunkett
Grace Plunkett passed away in Lake Havasu City on Feb. 15, 2012 at the age of 93. She was born in Whited Township, Minn. on July 28, 1918 to Ernest and Mae (Cundy) Ingersoll.
Thomas Elzo Cleary
Thomas Elzo Cleary passed away Feb. 28, 2012 in La Mirada, Calif. at the age of 96. He was born in Ogden, Utah Dec. 2, 1915 to Tommo and Dievertje (Vanderdoes) Maathuis.
Elizabeth Mae “BG” Garner
On Feb. 29, Elizabeth left this earth to join our Lord in Heaven at the age of 89.
Margaret Fay McCartney
On February 25, 2012, Margaret McCartney passed away in her home in Lake Havasu City. Her family here, sons Ed and his wife Shelley McCartney, and Steve McCartney; and daughter, Karen Mansfield were at her side. She reached out and helped many people in her lifetime. The family feels so blessed that she lived long enough to see all her sons and daughters, six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and yes, even nine great-great grandchildren turn to the Lord our Father. She will be truly missed by her remaining brothers, Sonny, Jack and Vern; and sisters, Lil, Leola and Mona; and everybody’s life she touched. Margaret was a loving and joyful Christian woman bringing Love, God & Joy to all. Services will be at a later date. We love you mom.
Ruth Isabelle Rathbun
Ruth Isabelle (Kerskamp) Rathbun of Needham, Mass., formerly of Lake Havasu City and Appleton, Wis., died peacefully Feb. 10, 2012 in her home at North Hill, at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Howard J. Rathbun, U.S. Army (Ret.). Loving mother of Jennifer M. Rathbun and her husband, David B. Herzog of Newton, Mass. Devoted grandmother of Jonathan R. Herzog of Newton, Mass. and Matthew A. Herzog of Boston, Mass. Ruth graduated in 1939 from the Milwaukee Hospital School of Nursing and studied public health at Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis. She lived her life as the wife of an Army officer, traveling throughout the United States, Panama and Europe. She worked and volunteered as a nurse her entire life, until she and Howard retired in Lake Havasu City in 1975. Ruth was always a good friend and kind neighbor. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery with her husband at a later date.
John Michael Webster Jr.
John Michael Webster Jr. 91, passed away Feb. 28, in Lake Havasu City. He was born to John and Anne (Delany) Webster Jan. 3, 1921, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Helen Weissleger
Helen Weissleder passed away Monday Feb. 20, 2012 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 80. Helen was born in Poland on Aug. 28, 1931 to Adolf and Pauline (Terrey) Sofinowski.
Philip Querica
Anthony Philip Querica passed away Feb. 27, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 70. He was born Oct. 2, 1941, to Philip and Erminia Querica in Port Chester, N.Y.
Grace Plunkett
Grace Plunkett passed away in Lake Havasu City, Feb. 15, at the age of 93. She was born in Whited Township, Minn., July 28, 1918, to Ernest and Mae (Cundy) Ingersoll.
Philip Querica
Philip Querica passed away Feb. 27, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 70. He was born Oct. 2, 1941, to Philip and Erminia Querica in Port Chester, N.Y.
Mary Marie Anderson
On Feb. 21, Mary Marie Anderson left this earth to look over her family. Marie was born in Erick, Okla., on Nov. 18, 1928, to Hattie C. and Charles D.L. Hess, the sixth of seven children and their only daughter. They settled in Patterson, Mo. She graduated from high school in 1944 at the age of 16. After graduation, Marie attended Southeast Missouri State and obtained a teaching certificate, after which she taught in rural, one-room schoolhouses for several years.
Richard “Sandy” Catania
Richard (Sandy) Catania 80, passed away in Lake Havasu City, Feb. 27, at 9:05 p.m. He was born Aug. 28, 1931, in Boston, Mass., to Nicholas and Lillian (Orlando) Catania.
Gary Lawrence Curtis
Gary Lawrence Curtis passed away Feb. 20, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 70. He was born on March 1, 1941, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Frank and Victoria (Matranga) Curtis.
Grace Plunkett
Grace Plunkett passed away in Lake Havasu City Feb. 15, at the age of 93. She was born in Whited Township, Minn., July 28, 1918, to Ernest and Mae (Cundy) Ingersoll.
Dolores J. Harvey
Dolores J. Harvey, 83, passed away Feb. 22, in Lake Havasu City. She was born May 21, 1928, in Detroit, Mich.
Catherine Josephine Kinney
Catherine Josephine Kinney, 90, passed away February 24, 2012 at the Polidori House in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. She was born to John and Elizabeth (Ryan) Allard in Deferiet, New York April 14, 1921.
Tique A. Bell
Tique A. Bell was born Nov. 9, 1951, in New Jersey, and lived in Lake Havasu City for 20 years. She enjoyed golfing and boating.
Gilbert M. Keller
Gilbert (Bert) M. Keller died Feb. 21. He was born in Los Angeles April 8, 1928, and retired to Lake Havasu City in 1987. Bert, as he was known by friends and family, served in the U.S. Army 1946-1948. He graduated from Woodbury College and then attended the National Training School for professional Scout executives and served in the Los Angeles Area Council, Boy Scouts of America in various administrative positions for 36 years. As a boy, he had earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
Charles “Chuck” Day
In loving memory of Charles “Chuck” Day, who passed away at Havasu Regional Medical Center Tuesday.
Andrea Anderson Sweeney
Surrounded by family, friends and her grandchildren, Andrea Sweeney passed away at her home in Lake Havasu City Feb. 18. She was born and raised in Newark, N.J., where she met and married the love of her life, Peter C. Sweeney, and together they had three children.
Mindy K. Anderson
Mindy K. Anderson, age 54, of Lake Havasu City, formally of Akron, Ind., passed away Sunday, Feb. 19 at 10:55 a.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital Warsaw, Ind. She was born on Dec. 30, 1957, in Kentucky. Her parents are John and Opal Plummer.
Robert Glenn Sheriff
Robert Glenn Sheriff passed away on Feb. 18, 2012, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 84. He was born on Jan. 24, 1928, in Denver, Colo., to Charles and Adeline (Morgan) Sheriff.
John Carl Boehme
John Carl Boehme, 54, passed away in Lake Havasu City, Feb. 13. He was born on Sept. 11, 1957, in California.
Wilma Jeanne Moxley-Leiding
Wilma Jeanne Moxley-Leiding, of Lake Havasu City, died Feb. 16. She was the daughter of Francella Lee-Moxley and James M Moxley, born Oct. 5, 1920, in Miami, Okla. Most of her childhood was spent growing up in Wichita, Kan.
John Carl Boehme
John Carl Boehme, 54, passed away in Lake Havasu City, Feb. 13. He was born Sept. 11, 1957, in California.
Bernie Craig
In loving memory of Bernie Craig who passed away at his home in Havasu, Feb. 11. There will be a memorial at State Beach, Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
Mary Carol O’Malley
Mary Carol O’Malley passed away at the age of 71. She was born in Port Huron City, Mich., Dec. 23, 1941, being the only child of Harry Ritzel and Mary Urban. Her father was killed in action in Germany 1945, and Mary was adopted by her mother’s new husband, Vincent J. O’Malley, in 1952.
Mary Ellen Crutcher Starkey
Mary passed into the loving arms of Jesus, her Savior and Lord Feb. 9. Mary was born May 25, 1933, to James Monroe and May Fern Crutcher in Orofino, Idaho. She graduated high school in Orofino and later attended college in Spokane, Wash., and in Arkansas. She married Charles Starkey in 1953, who preceded her in death in the year 2000.
Dick (Dirk) Drabbe
My darling husband Dick Drabbe, at the age of 93, peacefully passed away at Port Huron Hospital, Port Huron, Mich., Aug. 2, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isabella and Neal; sister Jeanne; first wife, Edith; and son, Neal.
Verna L. (Kunster) Krenkler
Verna L. (Kunster) Krenkler, of Lake Havasu City, left us Jan. 23, 2012. She passed away at the home of her son, Dennis Kunster, surrounded by her loving family and close friends.
Robert Forest Morrow
Robert Forest Morrow passed away Feb. 10, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 82. Bob, as he was known to his family and many friends, was born in Kingman, June 24, 1929, to Robert and Ruby (Fleming) Morrow.
Donald Keith Shafto
Donald Keith Shafto, 87, passed away at his home in Lake Havasu City, Tuesday. He was born May 30, 1924 in Kearney, Neb., to Cyrus Marvin and Blanche Scheringer Shafto.
Dee F. Bradley
Dee F. Bradley, 76, of Olathe, Kan. passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at his home. Dee was born in 1935 in Pleasanton, Kan. to Frank and Sadie Bradley. He was a 1953 graduate of Pleasanton High School where he was a 1953 All State basketball player and president of his class. He attended Fort Scott Jr. College from 1954-1955. Dee was employed by Household Finance from 1955-1960. He married Eddie Neese in 1958. He attended Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wis. in 1964. Dee was employed by Johnson County Bank from 1960-1970. He was President of 1st National Bank of Olathe from 1970-1973, then purchased Olathe Ford that year. He went on to be a Director for 1st National Bank of Olathe, President of the Olathe Chamber of Commerce in 1971, Director of Kansas City Ford Dealers, Ford Advertising Foundation and Mid-America Nazarene College. He was a member of Ararat Shriners in Kansas City, Grace United Methodist Church and the Olathe Medical Center hospital boards. He was also a member of Shadow Glen Golf Course in Olathe and London Bridge Golf course in Lake Havasu City, Ariz.
Gloria I. Hancock
Gloria I. Hancock 76, passed away Sunday Feb. 12 in Lake Havasu City. She was born May 15, 1935 in a hotel in the gold mining town of Nevada City, Calif. Gloria began her career as a operator for Western Union in Sacramento, Calif. and continued in the field of tele-communications for many years. It was while serving as a teletype operator at the Naval Air Station in Alameda Calif. that she met her future husband, Lewis Hancock. They married on the 7th of March, 1970 and spent 42 wonderful years together, traveling and living in Greece, Morocco, Spain and Puerto Rico. Upon their retirement they returned to Nevada City where Gloria was active with the First Baptist Church serving as the secretary for many years. She was also active with the women’s activities and teacher of the primary children's Sunday school class for six years. Gloria loved and served her Lord and Savior in every area in which she was called. After her husband retired from a second career she relocated to Lake Havasu City in 2003 where she attended Calvary Baptist Church. Gloria loved everyone, but especially enjoyed children. She enjoyed traveling with their camping group, playing Bunco with friends and especially doing crafts. Always an artist, she had recently filled her days with card making and scrapbooking. A loving wife, caring mother and faithful friend, she will be dearly missed. Gloria is survived by her loving husband, children, grandchildren and her beloved Yorki, Maggie. A Celebration of Life and Memorial for Gloria will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 1605 S. McCulloch Blvd. on Friday the 17th of February at 1 p.m.
Franklin Dow Bowman
Franklin Dow Bowman, 93, passed away Sunday, Feb. 5, with his lovely wife of 66 years, Bette Bowman; daughter, Pam Weigum and her husband, Jon, of Meridian, Idaho; and grandchildren, Scott Whitaker of Burbank, Calif. and Amanda Weigum of Spokane, Wash., by his side. Frank is also survived by his son, James Bowman and his wife, Lynda of Houston, Texas; and Scott’s wife, Malia Whitaker and their two children; and Frank’s great-grandchildren, Connor and Ryley of Burbank, Calif. Frank is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Stephen Michael Jacobs
Stephen Michael Jacobs, 56, passed away Feb. 05, in Lake Havasu City. He was born July 12, 1955 in Cherry Point, N.C. to Everett and Lorraine Mackenzie Jacobs.
Eunetia M. Knipe
Eunetia (Nish) Knipe was born in Hot Springs, Ark. She passed away peacefully in Phoenix, Ariz. with her family near. She will be remembered for her gracious and loving nature.
Oneta Sally Ray Schott
I was blessed with such a wonderful Mother’s love. Generous to the end and always putting my needs before her own. In dealing with her death, my only request of her was that she would not suffer, die on my birthday or Christmas. Her timing was her own of course, just like every important decision in her life.
Emmett Eugene "Gene" Cooper
Emmett Eugene "Gene" Cooper, 70, passed away Feb. 05, in Lake Havasu City. He was born June 25, 1941 in Parkesburg, W.Va. to Emmett L. and Freda (Robinson) Cooper.
Carole Ann Clements
Carole Ann Clements passed away Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012 in Lake Havasu City. She was born in Le Mars, Iowa Dec. 19, 1945. She enjoyed hunting, drives in the woods, and playing cards. She is survived by her daughter, Rochelle Vine (Greg) of Lake Havasu City; son, Fred Pieper of Jerome, Idaho; granddaughter, Chloe Morrin also of Jerome, Idaho; granddaughter, Judi Vine of Lake Havasu City; brother, Jack Bishop of Perham, Minn.; brother, Larry Bishop of Madrid, Iowa; six step-children; numerous step-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Harold “Hal” Lewis Lutman
Harold “Hal” Lewis Lutman
Richard Arno Kupfer
Richard Arno Kupfer passed away Saturday, Feb. 4 in Lake Havasu City at the age of 86. Dick, as he was known by to his family and many friends, was born Jan. 18, 1926 in Jersey City, N.J. to Felix and Esther (Tully) Kupfer.
Robert Louis Sprague
Robert Louis Sprague, 78, passed away Monday, Feb. 6. Bob was born Nov. 3, 1933 in Los Angeles, Calif. and orphaned at seven years old.
Christine Anne Wells
Christine Anne Wells passed away Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, in Lake Havasu City at the age of 58. Christine was born April 23, 1953 in Long Beach, Calif., to Fredrick and Kathrine (O’Riely) Walsh.
Harold ‘Hal’ Lewis Lutman
Harold "Hal" Lewis Lutman, 84, passed away peacefully Friday, February 03, 2012 in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. He was born in Edmunds, N.D. to Menthon and Mattye J. Lutman on June 01, 1927.
Bradley Neil Charles
Bradley Neil Charles passed away Jan. 31, 2012, in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 29. He was born to Gary and Kimberly Charles in Huntington Beach, Calif., on Feb. 20, 1982.
Henry “Hank” James Rohlfs
Henry “Hank” James Rohlfs, 81, passed peacefully Feb. 2, at Havasu Regional Medical Center while being comforted by the talented doctors and nurses in ICU. Born in Jersey City, N.J., on July 15, 1930, to Jacob and Elizabeth (Monahan) Rohlfs, Hank attended Catholic school, graduating from St. Peter’s Jesuit High School. He enlisted in the Army, later changing services to the Air Force, where he courted his wife of 59 years, Marion Constance (Kalasinskas) Rohlfs.
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.
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.
