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ALFORD, Troy, 54, a plumber who moved here 36 years ago from Arkansas. Wife, Betty; three sisters and four brothers (unnamed). Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. ALSDORF, Fred L., 92, of 1130 E. Monte Vista, died Saturday in St. Luke's Hospital. Survived by sons, Fred M., Chula Vista, Calif., Albert J., Abilene, Tex., Julius R., Phoenix; daughters, Ruth H., Izetta E. ALSDORF, Phoenix, Mary BROCKMAN, Mesa, Ariz.; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Interment Green Acres. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977. ANDERSON, Vera Burton, 92, who died Friday in Medicenter, will be Tuesday in Meldrum Mortuary Chapel, Mesa. Mrs. Anderson was a 50-year resident of Phoenix. Mrs. Anderson, 1712 W. Glendale, is survived by a brother and three sisters. Interment Mesa Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/4/1977. ANGERMIRE, Emma A., Survived by husband, William, two brothers out of state. Services and interment private. Larry J. Melcher Mortuary, Chapel of the Roses, 43 S. Stapley, Mesa. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/4/1977. ANTOMANCZYK, Stephanie Anne, 3, and her brother, ANTOMANCZYK, James E., Jr., 1, died in a fire in the family trailer home at 7108 W. Peoria. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. James ATOMANCZYK. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. BAILEY, Edith Ann, 62, 8040 W. Roma, survived by husband, Clarence, and two brothers. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. BARAJAS, Camilo, 76, of 1627 E. Lincoln. Requiem Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mr. Barajas, an Arizona native and retired carpenter, died Wednesday in his home. Surviving is a brother. Interment St. Francis. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/4/1977. BECK, Burton E., 59, former president of Eli Lilly and Co., died March 27 in Hawaii. Was a rancher at Sonoita since retirement. Wife, Bettie Ann; daughters, Elizabeth Ann, Mrs. Timothy T. TOMLINSON. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. BENDHEIM, Alice S., 82, came to the Valley 30 years ago from New York and was a private duty nurse. Survived by her children, Walter, Frank and Leonore. Unitarian Universalist Church, Paradise Valley. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. BENNETT, Estle J., 76, a retired carpenter who moved here 24 years ago and was a former elder in Covenant Presbyterian Churhc, survived by his wife, Zella; a sister and four half-sisters. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. BLACK, Lola A., 72, Mesa, moved here 20 years ago from Missouri. Survived by sons, Robert L. and Raymond. Services Meldrum Mortuary Chapel, Pastor J. D. LOWDER, Assembly of God Calvary Church officiating. Interment Mesa Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2-4/1977. BRANUM, Rita L., 49, lived here since 1937. Survivors include husband, Lonnie J., children, Lauren, Linda and Joe, Jr.; mother, Myrtle K. MURPHY. Mass of Christian Burial Sts. Simon and Jude Cathedral. Interment St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/4/1977. CHRISTOPHER, Luther, 71, and his wife, CHRISTOPHER, Madie C., 79, died Sunday in their home, 1420 E. Polk. Survivors include daughters, Vevenne DOWNING and Vera DIXON. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. CLABAUGH, Milford Lonnie, 74, a design and sales engineer, came to the Valley 24 years ago and was an associate professor in ASU mathematics department; taught in Chicago; was sales manager for a North Carolina industrial corporation. Graduated from Ohio State University. Wife, Ruth, and a brother survive. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. CLARK, Mary Catherine, 15, attended Paradise Valley and Sahuaro High Schools. Descendant of the pioneer Salt River Valley families of J. W. CLARK and Don C. DRIGGS. Parents, Donald D. and Mary Lynne CLARK; 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Services at Scottsdale LDS 1st Ward Chapel. Interment in Paradise Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be sent to the Leukemia Fund, Memory Lawn Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/4/1977. CRONEWETH, Harry, 85, a retired watchmaker, died Thursday in Phoenix General Hospital. Mr. Croneweth, 2630 N. 41st Ave., is survived by his wife, Blanche S. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977. DENNIS, William J. "Billy", a student at Apache Junction High School and a cadet fireman, was killed in an auto-pedestrian accident. Survived by his father, Raymond; two brothers and three sisters. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. DIAZ, Carmen M., 99, Clifton, died Thursday in Morenci Hospital. Mrs. Diaz came to Clifton from Mexico in 1906. Mass in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include her children, Rafaela MODER, Hermila CABRERA and Salvador; a brother; 5 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 11 gr-great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977. DIPPOLD, John H., 70, Sun City, former clerk with the Naval Supply Center, Oakland, survived by wife, Edith; and four brothers. Services in Baltimore. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. FEATHERSTONE, Edward H., 65, Mesa, a salesman who died Thursday in St. Lukes Hospital. Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Mr. Featherstone, 6408 E. Duncan, is survived by his wife, Bessie, and two sisters. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977. FERGUSON, Kenneth Wayne, 51, Sierra Vista cable television owner, was killed March 25 in an airplane crash in the West Indies. Services in Ft. Huachuca, AZ. He was born in Wickenburg and lived in Arizona all his life except for a few years in Freeport, Texas. Wife, Betty; children, Larry, Jay, Evelyn MASON and Marjorie LUNDAY; mother, Lily FERGUSON; a brother and four grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. FLORES, Juana F., Guadalupe. A wake for Juana F. Flores, 69, a native of Guadalupe, who died Friday in Tempe Community Hospital, will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Mass will be in the church. Survivors include her husband, Jose A.; children, Loreto F. MATUS, Gregorio F. MATUS, Mrs. Damacia FLORES and Mrs. Bibiana VASQUEZ; 28 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/4/1977. FOEHRER, Anthony J., 75, a former bar owner, survived by wife, Etta Lee and a sister. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. FRULAND, Martha H., 78, Sun City, moved here from Chicago. Survived by a son, Walter, Jr. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. FULTON, Boyd D., 71, retired Kansas City bus operator, Scottish Rite Mason, past patron of the Eastern Star and Christian Church member. Wife, Signa; daughter, Jeanne FINKE; two brothers and two sisters; three grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. GIPSON, Florabelle, 54, Prescott, died Friday in Yavapai Community Hospital. Mrs. Gipson, a Phoenix native, attended Kenilworth Elementary School and was graduated from North Phoenix High School and Phoenix College. Surviving are her husband, Clifford L. and a son, Greg L. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977. GRUENEBERG, Willi, 73, came here 12 years ago. Survived by his wife, Gertrude; daughters, Mrs. Wally HAMMOND, Mrs. Irmgard SCHUBERT and Linda SCHOPFLIN; seven grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. HAATAJA, Vivian L., 47, lived in Mammoth HALL, Faye G., Services for Faye G. Hall, 78, who died Thursday in her home, 1008 E. Dunlap, will be in Sunnyside Chapel, 614 E. Townley. Mrs. Hall, who came to Phoenix in 1953, is survived by her husband, Clyde; children, Mrs. Ethel TOMBON, Betty and Harold; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/4/1977. HENDRICKS, Fred D., 45, awarded two Bronze Stars while serving in the Korean conflict. Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1760, American Legion Post 26 and Moose Lodge. Wife, Viola; five brothers; a sister. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. HICKS, Clara L., a teacher who came to Arizona in 1937, was killed March 17 in a plane crash in the Canary Islands. Surviving are her husband, Thomas W.; mother, Ethel E. PINE; a sister and a brother. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977. HILL, William J., 66, Mesa, of 6931 Exmoor, a retired railroad agent, died Friday in his home. Surviving are his wife, Irene; daughters, Mrs. Loras EHRLICH and Mrs. David SAUPE; two brothers and two grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/4/1977. HODAPP, Freda B., 81, of Casa Grande, died Friday in the Hoemako Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Fred; daughters, Mrs. Mary E. PACKIN and Mrs. Maxine ROWE; a sister; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977. HOOD, Ruth L., 62, a retired souvenir manufacturer died Friday in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Hood, 117 W. Angela, is survived by her husband, James; daughter, Susan BARNFIELD; a brother and two grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977. INGRAM, Lee, 71, of 5940 E. Boise, Mesa, a driver for Greyhound Bus Corp. for 48 years, died Sunday in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Edith L.; a son, Wayne; three brothers and four sisters. Services in Chapel of Prayer Funeral Home, 108 N. 56th St. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/4/1977. JACKSON, Sue E., 89, Chandler, a resident of Arizona 52 years, died Thursday in Chandler Community Hospital. Survived by daughters, Edna J. CHOISSER and Edna J. POUQUETTE; 4 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977. JACOBS, Fred W., 71, a former security guard who came to the Valley in 1946. Services in Wolf Point, Montana. Survived by his wife, Anna; a brother and two sisters. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. JOVIEN, Mary C., 83, a member of the Church of St. Joachim, moved here in 1960. Husband, Harry J. Services will be in Hillside, Illinois. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. KERNER, Dorothy M., 80, survived by children, Jeanne KOBOR, James and Roland. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. KING, Harold H., 69, worked as an auto dealer for 32 years before retiring in 1968. Mr. King, 3700 E. Van Buren, is survived by a son, Gene; a grandson and a sister. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977. KING, Jeptha, 75, Mesa, a former variety store owner and real estate broker, came here 24 years ago from Washington state. He was a Mason. Wife, Lillian. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. KLARENBECK, Albert M., 76. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. KLINGLER, Raymond Grover, 84, of 2700 N. Hayden, Scottsdale, was a member of Mountain View Church of Christ. Children, Rae Deane WILHELM, Eloise FUNK, Carroll and Howard. Services in Paulding, Ohio. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. KNIGHT, Robert S., 59, a civil engineer who came to Arizona in 1974 and was a past exalted ruler of Scottsdale Elks Lodge 2148, was a graduate of Kansas State University. Wife, Helen; children, Mary Ann LATTER, Vicki CARMACK, Peggy, David and Dale; four grandchildren; a brother and two sisters. Services Christ Church of the Ascension. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. LANIKE, Mike W., 80, Mesa, came here in 1967. Wife, Anna; daughters, Lottie BROCKMANN, Dorothy HARDESTY, Pearl HENNIGH, Mary WAID and Margie NELSON. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. LEON, Ignacio, 74, of Globe, died Friday in Gila General Hospital. Survivors include his children, Elias, David, Benjamin, Eva SANCHEZ, Elisa BRYAN, Esther Clarine and Bertha WARNER; two sisters and grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977. LEWIS, Nellie M., 45, a nurse at the Beatitudes Care Center who died Thursday in her home, 2408 W. Myrtle, will be in Gatesville, Texas. Survivors include her sons, Davis and Glenn, and two sisters. Lundberg Mortuary handled local arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/4/1977. LITTLE, Neil, 75, Tempe, a retired professor who taught in the Purdue University engineering department 43 years, will be in Carr Mortuary Chapel, 26 E. Fifth St. He died Friday in Tempe Community Hospital. Mr. Little, 2401 W. Southern, is survived by his wife, Helen E.; children, Mrs. Carolyn HAWKINS and David N.; and two grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/4/1977. LOGWIN, I. John, 62, Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. LOVETT, Jack, 62, former production coordinator for The Arizona Republic editorial department, died Friday at his home. Mr. Lovett retired several months ago. During his career, he worked for several newspapers and was a member of the Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi, the Elks and Kappa Sigma fraternity. Wife, Loraine; two sisters, Mrs. Virginia KING, Northridge, Calif., and Mrs. Helen CORUM, Liberty, Missouri. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2-3/1977. LYNCH, John J., 75, Mesa, a retired chauffeur. Mass at Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Survived by wife, Marcelle. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. MacDONALD, Archie D., 81, operated a trailer court after coming here in 1929 and was in the produce business 30 years. Awarded the Purple Heart while serving with the Red Arrow 32nd Division in World War I and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Wife, Theresa; daughter, Jacqueline HYDE; 2 sisters; 7 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. McDANIEL, Joseph Edward, 54, graduated from the University of Iowa after serving with the Army in Italy in World War II. He was a native of Douglas who once worked for Hughes Aircraft Co. in Tucson. Children, Joanne and William; mother, Alma KEYES; a granddaughter and a half-brother. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. McDANIEL, Lewis D., 82, owned a ranch at Prescott and did electrical and road construction. Member of the Elks. Wife, Bertha M.; children, Ailene MONTGOMERY, Virginia L. YODER and Leland. Hillcrest Cemetery, Gallup, N. M. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. MERCER, Mildred, 69, of 9439 N. 16th Place, a resident of Arizona for 25 years, died Sunday in John C. Lincoln Hospital. Survivors include her husband, C. L.; children, Clarence W., Robert E., and Mrs. Marilyn LeBAS; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Hansen Mortuary announced private services. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/4/1977. MEULENERS, Guy F., Tempe, 57, who came to Tempe 27 years ago and worked as a water crew pump foreman for the Salt River Project, will be in Carr Mortuary Chapel. Mass for Mr. Meuleners, 1029 Butte, who died Friday in Tempe Community Hospital, will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 2121 S. Rural. Surviving are his mother, Amelia S.; two brothers; and two sisters. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/4/1977. MEYER, Joseph J., 65, a schedule programmer 22 years with Goodyear Aerospace after moving to Phoenix in 1941. Wife, Grace; children, Grace FREED, Delores HOFFMAN and William J. DUVALL; a brother and grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. MORLEY, Carl C., 72, Sun City, who had been a supervisor for 41 years with the Continental Oil Co., died Sunday in Valley View Community Hospital. Mr. Morley, 13636 109th Ave., is survived by his wife, Margaret; daughter, Mrs. Bette OLIVER; a brother, and a grandchild. Services will be in Lundberg's Golden Door Chapel, Youngtown. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/4/1977. MURPHY, William R., 83, of 2022 E. McDowell. Mass for Mr. Murphy, a Chicago policeman for 27 years who died Friday in the Veterans' Administration Hospital, will be in St. Agnes Catholic Church. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977. NEFF, Arthur J., 91, a retired salesman and member of the choir at Ascension Lutheran Church, held a 50-year pin and Silver Beaver award from the Boy Scouts of America. Children, Betty M. JONES, Winifred E. LUCE, Ruth K. LEWIS and Edward B. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. OGDEN, Hurley W., 81, a World War I Army veteran who came here 57 years ago, is survived by a son-in-law and a grandson. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. OSBORN, Geraldine A., 43, a former Denver beauty shop owner and member of the Sweet Adelines, is survived by her husband, Vernon R.; sons, Allan, Pat and Tony Hood; two grandchildren; two sisters. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. OSBORN, Rose Belle, 91, a native of Glenn Springs, Kentucky. Greenwood Memorial Park. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. PATTERSON, Mabel C., 83, survived by children, Elizabeth MILLER and Walter. Services in Henryetta, Oklahoma. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. PAULSEN, Earl Andrew, 88, is survived by sons, Gerald W., Willard and Donald; four sisters and grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977, C-5. PYLES, Bertha M., 59, died Thursday in Maricopa County Hospital. Services Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1221 E. Pima. Mrs. Pyles, 2201 E. Broadway, an Arizona resident since 1949, is survived by her children, Esther L. PAYNE, Christine OLIVER, Willie BOGGESS, James and Howard; a sister and nine grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977. RAYNES, Bobbie Ollie Vay, 46, lived in the Valley 22 years. Survived by husband, Euclid; son, Garry JUSTICE; a grandchild; two sisters; three brothers. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977, C-5. RICHARDSON, Arthur Lee, 53, had been employed six years at Arizona State University. World War II Navy veteran. Came to Chandler in 1962. Wife, Edna; children, Betty FRENCH, Artletha GRASHAM, Diane, Elvis and Allen; mother, Ruth M. WARREN; three grandchildren; and a brother. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. ROTHLISBERGER, Alfred, 66, born in Eagar, was a dairy farmer and rancher in the Valley since 1950. Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Wife, Thora; children, Barbara NEFF, Charlotte LEE, Cheryl McBRIDE, Charma GREEN, James I. and Randel H. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. SANCHEZ, Clotilde R., 69, retired employe of Inspiration Copper Co. Resident of Miami for 57 years. Children, Rose YNIGUEZ and Robert and Ruby GARCIA; three sisters; two brothers and six grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. SANDRETTO, Marin B., 77, Ajo, a retired baker, died Wednesday in St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix. Mr. Sandretto, who was born in Morenci, was a charter member of the Ajo Rotary Club and was a member of the Ajo Elks Club. He is survived by his wife, Bessie. Musgrave Mortuary made arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977. SHEPPARD, Florence, 77, Mesa, of 53 S. Alma School, an employee at Deseret Industries, died Saturday in Mesa General Hospital. Services will be in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Meldrum Mortuary handled arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/4/1977. SHERRON, P. H., 89, who owned and operated the Sherron Metallic Co. in Brooklyn, N. Y., died Thursday in a Scottsdale nursing home. He is survived by his wife, Elsie, daughters, Mrs. Ruth DODGE and Mrs. Helen STOCK. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977. SMITH, Eleanor C., 67, retired dietician. Miss Smith, 145 E. Eighth Ave., Mesa, is survived by a brother and a sister. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. SORRELLS, Lowell L., Jr., 47, graduated from ASU and taught school in Gila Bend. Was also an electronic engineer and munitions expert with Civil Service. Army veteran of the Korean conflict. Survivors include his father, Lowell. Private cremation. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. STANTON, Connie G., 86, came to Clifton in 1922 and was the widow of A. C. "Ike" STANTON, former senator from Greenlee County. Survived by a son, F. C.; 4 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. STEEN, James A., 88, Peoria, who came to Arizona from New Jersey in 1973, will be in Lundberg's Golden Door Chapel, Youngtown. Mr. Steen, who died Saturday in Valley View Community Hospital, is survived by his wife, Carrola, and a son, James, Jr. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/4/1977. STENSLIE, Betty L., 67, a Navy nurse from 1944 to 1958, graduated from Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, N. Y., in 1933 and received U. S. Public Health Service degree in 1940 at Simmons College in Boston. Survivors include her husband, Harry; children, Joan BAKKE and Charles. Services in Sturgis, South Dakota. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. SUTTON, Guy "Jack", 54, was brought here as an infant. Wife, Catherine; three stepchildren; four brothers; two sisters. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. SZABO, Audrey C., 46, Scottsdale, an employe of the Scottsdale School District for the past four years, died Saturday in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Szabo, 8556 E. Sage, is survived by her husband, John; children, Richard D., John A., Lynette, Susan and Marianne; a brother and a sister and a grandson. Bethany Lutheran Church, 4300 N. 82nd St. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977. TERESA, Richard J., 41, of 1721 E. Aurelius. Rosary Tuesday in Arcadia Funeral Home Chapel. Mass for Mr. Teresa, who was found dead Saturday at Interstate 10 and Williams Field Road, will be Wednesday in St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Mr. Teresa was a salesman for Lou Grubb Chevrolet and had received awards the past three years for outstanding salesmanship. Surviving are his wife, Judy; children, Richard P. and Julie A.; mother, Mrs. Rose Teresa; and three brothers. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/4/1977. THOMPSON, Nancy J., 81, moved here 20 years ago from Seattle. Survived by husband, Grover C.; sons, Robert W. and Richard G. JONES; step-daughter, Cloydene SORENSEN. Interment in Seattle. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. TRUEBA, Joe M., 44, born Williams, AZ, he ranched near Ash Fork the past 13 years. Wife, Barbara; children, Barbara Ann, Joe, Jr., Michael and Thomas. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. VANKIRK, Rose, 63, died Thursday in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. VanKirk, 1628 W. Indian School, came to Arizona 25 years ago. Surviving are her mother, Louise TURCO; children, Nancye HUNTON; Richard, Michael and Christopher; 3 brothers and 3 sisters; 11 grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977. VAN HULST, Winona Myrtle, 66, Gilbert, a former aircraft assembler, survived by husband, Wilfred, a daughter, Artie NICHOLS; seven grandchildren, two brothers and a sister. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. VERANTH, Albert J., 68, member of the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Order of Foresters; survived by wife, Elcey; son, Albert Jr.; a grandchild and four brothers. Services in Ely, Minnesota. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. WALTER, Anna K., 72, a registered nurse 30 years, also held a degree to teach from Emery University in Atlanta. Member of the Toby House Guild and Triangles in Phoenix. Children, Joanne Laurie and John E., Jr.; a sister; five grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. WATSON, Sina, 84, of 1320 E. Bowker, died Tuesday in Maricopa County Hospital. Mrs. Watson, a resident of Arizona since 1952, is survived by her children, Idell JONES, Bessie L. COOK, Vera MASK, Erma DAVIS, Katherine ROBINSON, R. E., Clarence and Hayden; 4 sisters, 27 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977. WEINTRAUB, Erving A., 74, a real estate broker who had operated offices in Canada, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio and Phoenix, retiremed in 1947 from Michigan Bell Telephone Co. Wife, Betty; children, Sue GREENE and David; five grandchildren; three brothers; and two sisters. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. WHITTINGTON, Grace N., 80, member of Skyline Baptist Church in Litchfiled Park; survived by children, Bettie Jo TURNER, Bonnie Jean MURDOCK, Wilson A. DAKAN and A. C. WHITTINGTON, Jr. Services in Denver. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. WILSON, Grace, 78, a 48-year resident of Arizona who died Friday in St. Joseph's Hospital, will be in Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, Glendale. Mrs. Wilson, 3425 W. Altadena, is survived by her children, Audine SIRRINE, Letha EVANS, Patsy DUBE, Arlene BOOTH, Ann DAHNKE and Leo DAVIS; a brother; a sister; 13 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/4/1977. WILSON, LeRoy Cecil, 69, moved here in 1960 from Gardiner, Montana, where he operated a motel. Member of the Methodist Church, Shrine, Eagles and Elks. Wife, Agnes; children, Ann LENNON, Delbert; six grandchildren; a brother and a sister. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. WILSON, Marjorie B., 75, honored as a 16-year volunteer for the Foundation for Blind Children and the Resource Teachers of Scottsdale. Moved here in 1960 from Denver and was associated with Unitarian Universalist Church of Phoenix. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. WININGER, Bobbie Don, 46, a truck driver and member of Teamsters Local 104, served in the Coast Guard during the Korean conflict. Survivors include his wife, Beva; daughters, Mary Lee, Barbara Jean, Cathy Ann and Lori Gaye; mother, Mary WININGER; two sisters. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977. WOODROME, Linville Lee, 91, a retired baker of Cave Creek, is survived by daughters, Mrs. Cleal MILBY, Mrs. Marvel WARRICk and Arvella ROBERTSON; two grandchildren; and a sister. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977, C5. YANEZ, Edwardo, R., Jr., 24, of Ajo, a truck driver, died Friday at the New Cornetta Hospital. Mr. Yanez was born in Ajo. Surviving are his wife, Joan, daughters, Melissa and Melanie; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lee BAKER; three brothers and a sister; and a grandfather. Musgrave Mortuary made funeral arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977. ZAVITZ, Robert D., 73, of 2438 W. Seldon, the owner of Frontier Frozen Foods until retiring in 1972, died Sunday in Phoenix Community Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Ruth K.; son, Robert R.; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild. Private services were announced by A. L. Moore & Sons. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/4/1977. YATES, Will Henry, 87, Youngtown, a retired self-employed farmer and carpenter who was a member of the Community Church here and The Shrine, is survived by his wife, Coral; children, Lorraine JORGENSON, Ronald and Billy. Services in Garretson, S. D. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977, C-5. YOUNG, Blanche Lillian, 77, moved here 20 years ago. Survived by children, Joann LEIBY, Harold and Maj. Raymond J. YOUNG; 3 brothers; grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977. |
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