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John D. Meiler
John D. Meiler, 76, of Apache Junction, passed away Monday, February 18, 2002. Mr. Meiler, a truck driver and WWII Veteran was born in Buffalo, New York and is survived by his wife Dolores, daughters Michele Meiler and Lynette C. Meiler, sons Michael S., Timothy P. and Jonathan M. Meiler, sisters Anna Mae Mrozek, Catherine Meiler, and Neole Warsitz, brothers Robert and Richard Meiler, and 10 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Dorothy E. Shank
Dorothy E. Shank, 92, of Mesa, passed away Friday, February 15, 2002. Mrs. Shank, a homemaker, born in St. Charles, Iowa, is survived by her daughters Joan May and Carolyn Mackey, 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Bessie J. Housand
Bessie J. Housand, 85, of Apache Junction, passed away Friday, May 17, 2002.
Mrs. Housand, a homemaker, was born Camano Island, Washington, and is survived by her daughter Betty Lee Anderson, sons Richard and John Housand, sister Leona Christie, brother Gordon Gookins, 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Joseph W. Caleb
Joseph W. Caleb, 79, of Apache Junction, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2002. Mr. Caleb, an antique shop owner, born in Ottawa, KS, is survived by his wife Iris, daughters Laura Fix and Dale Joseph, step daughter Debra Sulvester, step sons Rodger, Randy and Rick Brown, sisters Clio Church, Carol Marks, and Patricia Thomas, 11 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Mesa Funeral Care at Mariposa Gardens handled all arrangements.
Susan W. Heikes
Susan W. Heikes, 51, of Apache Junction, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2002. Mrs. Heikes, a bank teller, born in Augusta, Georgia, is survived by her brother William Hutchinson. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Vincent Paul Nieman, II
Vincent Paul Nieman, II, 70, of Apache Junction, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2002. Mr. Nieman, a miner, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is survived by his daughters Shirley Ann Haynes, Patricia Lorraine Dunn and Margaret Ann De Falco, sons Vincent Paul Nieman III, Joseph W. Nieman and Patrick Nieman, 19 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Kent H. Slocum
Kent H. Slocum, 63, of Apache Junction passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2002. Mr. Slocum was born in Owasso, Michigan, on February 17, 1939 and had 25 years of service with Owasso Fire Department as a firefighter and EMT. He was a very active union steward and also on the Board of Review for the department.
Mr. Slocum became an accomplished builder in home construction and repair work which he used in all 3 of his homes in Owasso. He loved to travel and visited almost all the states in the union.
After retiring, Mr. Slocum and his wife, Mary Anne, moved to and resided in Apache Junction for the past 12 years. He served as Clerk on Apache Junction Fire Board for 8 years and served on the Board of Adjustments for 6 years.
Mr. Slocum has always been involved in volunteer work in Apache Junction and Owosso, Mich. He was ready with a helping hand for anyone who was in need.
Mr. Slocum is survived by his wife Mary Ann, daughter Robin Parker, sons Michael A. Chapko, Lynn, Kevin, and Jeffrey Slocum, father Harold Slocum, sisters Sue Starr and Marguerite Voltenburg and 9 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Jay L. Jacobson
Jay L. Jacobson, 72, of Apache Junction, passed away Friday, May 3, 2002. Mr. Jacobson, an owner of a real estate broker company and an Army Veteran of WWII and Korea, born in Monti Video, Minnesota, is survived by his wife June. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
De Elda M. Wallace
De Elda M. Wallace, 83, of Apache Junction, passed away May 4, 2002. Mrs. Wallace, a homemaker, born in Seattle, Washington, is survived by her husband Jerrell C. Wallace, daughter Pamela Hallenius, and sons Mike and Steve Wallace. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Charles Albert Wilson
Charles Albert Wilson, 81, of Apache Junction, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2002. Mr. Wilson, a senior accountant and Veteran of the Army in WWII, born in Los Angeles, California, is survived by his friends Norman Megginson, Jim Roach, Betty J and Henry Overturf. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Richard P. Estrada
Richard P. Estrada, 74, of Apache Junction, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2002. Mr. Estrada, a U.S. Army medic, born in Minneapolis, MN, is survived by his wife Aida, daughter Cindy, sons Steve, Scott, and Richard Estrada and John Norby, sisters Penny Milligan, Bonnie Lundeen and Juanita Caballro, brother John Estrada, 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Emelia Geddes
Emelia Geddes, 99, of Chandler, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2002. Mrs. Geddes, a homemaker, born in Glennullen, ND, is survived by her brothers Matthew and William Froshlich. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Elsie Theresa Johnson
Elsie Theresa Johnson, 82, of Apache Junction, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2002. Mrs. Johnson, a beautician, born in Norway, Michigan, is survived by her daughter Kathy, sister Clara (Earl) Hammond and granddaughter Amanda. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Nicole Lynn Palmenta
Nicole Lynn Palmenta, 22, of Apache Junction, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2002. Ms. Palmenta, a food service worker, born in Danbury, CT, is survived by her mother Linda Palmenta, father Warren C. Palmenta, step father Sevaro Zapata, sisters Jacqua Palmenta and Christy Palmenta, brother Warren Jr., Eric and Ricky Palmenta and grandparents Jackie and Richard LeCount. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Dale F. Summers
Dale F. Summers, 64, of Pine, Arizona, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2002. Mr. Summers, a welder, is survived by his wife Marie, parents Mr. and Mrs. John Summers, brothers David and John, sister Mary Beth, sons Rick, Bob, and Ron Summers, daughter Roxanne Reinhold, 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Please send any donations in Mr. Summers name to the American Cancer Society.
Nancy Ann Dennis
Nancy Ann Dennis, 58, of Apache Junction, passed away Monday, April 22, 2002. Mrs. Dennis, a power plant journeyman, born in Grand Falls, Texas, is survived by her husband Bennie, son Richard, parents Dale and Dorothy Yoder, and sister Judy Bray. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Eileen Estelle Arend Deschene
Eileen Estelle (Arend) Deschene, 83, of Taylors Falls, MN, passed away Monday, April 22, 2002. Mrs. Deschene, preceded in death by her husband Clarence, is survived by children Jack (Dianna), Mary Kasel, Dave, and Tom (Connie), brothers Charles, James, and Jack Arend and 7 grandchildren. Edling Funeral Home handled all arrangements.
Kenneth R. Oimoen
Kenneth R. Oimoen, 67, of Apache Junction, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2002. Mr. Oimoen, born in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin, is survived by his daughter Karri A. Hamlett, sons Mark A., Steven C., John R. and Daniel C. Oimoen and sister Doris Schaller. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Merle Roady
Merle Roady, 97, of Apache Junction, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2002. Mr. Roady, a farmer, born in Hotchkiss, Colorado, is survived by 3 daughters, 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Mountain View Memorial Gardens handled all arrangements.
Dale F. Summers
Dale F. Summers, 64, of Pine, Arizona, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2002. Mr. Summers, a welder, is survived by his wife Marie, parents Mr. and Mrs. John Summers, brother John, sister Mary Beth, sons Rick, Bob, and Ron Reinhold, daughter Roxanne Reinhold, 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Please send any donations in Mr. Summers name to the American Cancer Society.
Richard L. Briggs
Richard L. Briggs, 82, of Queen Valley, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2002. Mr. Briggs, an electrician and Army WWII Veteran, born in Kansas City, Missouri, is survived by his wife Dorothy, sons Daniel, James and Michael Briggs, sister Marceen Kaufman, 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Virginia M. Holmes
Virginia M. Holmes, 87, of Mesa, passed away Friday, April 5, 2002. Mrs. Holmes, a homemaker, born in Gardner, Mass., is survived by her sons Edward and Ronald Holmes, sister Anne Silenski, 2 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Walter J. Hurley
Walter J. Hurley, 80, of Queen Valley, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2002. Mr. Hurley, a WWII Veteran and auto mfg. factory worker, born in Flint, Michigan, is survived by his wife Alice, daughter Vicki McGuire, stepdaughter Connie DeNeen, son Steven Hurley, stepsons Norman and Larry Grinnell, brother Grover Hurley, 13 granchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Harry A. Daugherty
Harry A. Daugherty, 79, of Apache Junction, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2002. Mr. Daugherty, a farmer, born in Goshen, Wyoming, is survived by his wife Bertha, sons Tom, Jerry and Don Daugherty, brothers Robert, Frank and Lee Daugherty, 4 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Karen Mae Kappes
Karen Mae Kappes, 67, of Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2002. Mrs. Kappes, a registered nurse, born in Ada, Minnesota, is survived by her husband Leonard, daughters Kristy Armhurst and Kerri Gontjes, sons Anthony and Scott Kappes, and 5 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Patrick Christopher Mimnaugh
Patrick Christopher Mimnaugh, 93, of Apache Junction, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2002. Mr. Mimnaugh, a warehouse supervisor, born in County Longford, Ireland, is survived by his daughters Patricia Sexton, Nancy Korzeniewski and Maureen Vlcek, sons, Arthur and Phillip Mimnaugh, 19 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 20 great-great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on April 14, 2002, at the Apache Junction Church of Christ, 609 S. Grand Drive.
Samuel R. Barnard
Samuel R. Barnard, 90, of Apache Junction, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2002. Mr. Barnard, a window supervisor for the Post Office, born in Edgeley, North Dakota, is survived by his wife Bette J. Barnard, daughter Barbara Ann Wibbles, sons William and Richard Barnard, sisters Opal Schumacher, Margaret Emerson, Mary Lou Kemph and Peggy Emerson, brothers Donald, Norman, Gene and Duane, 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Josh R. Deal
Josh R. Deal, 73, of Apache Junction, passed away Monday, March 25, 2002. Mr. Deal, a meat market manager, born in Bullock County, Georgia, is survived by his wife Betty, daughter June Beck, stepdaughter Allyson Robinson, son Logan Deal, stepson Adrian Dehart, brother Mac Deal, 2 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Henry Edward Elliott
Henry Edward Elliott, 66, of Mesa, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2002. Mr. Elliott, born in Maine, is survived by his loving wife Rosalie Andres Elliott, daughter Lori Elliott Rice, son-in-law Dennis Pomerleau, grandsons Henry J. Elliott and James D. Pomerleau, great-grandsons Sawyer Markham and Cullen Elliott. Mountain View Memorial Gardens handled all arrangements.
Gail Sue Harris
Gail Sue Harris, 61, of Apache Junction, passed away Friday, March 22, 2002. Mrs. Harris, a retired school cafeteria manager, born in Indiana, is survived by her husband John, daughters Shawn Flanigan and Kelly Seal, sons Mike and David Flanigan, and 5 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Robert Lewis Lamb
Robert Lewis Lamb, 87, of Apache Junction, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2002. Mr. Lamb, a government postal worker, born in Walker, Missouri, is survived by daughters Leah Dennis and Susan Dixon, son Joe Lamb, sister Ethel Lambe, 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Christa M. Leitzall
Christa M. Leitzall, 57, of Apache Junction, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2002. Mrs. Leitzall, a homemaker, born in Schweinfort, Germany, is survived by her husband Donald, daughters Debi Barrera and Donna Priest, son Steve Leitzell, sister Irmhilde Ankenbauer, brothers Horst and Udo Selsan, 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
David Wayne Lussier
David Wayne Lussier, 47, of Apache Junction, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2002. Mr. Lussier, an industrial plumber, born in Framingham, Mass., is survived by his wife Wanda, daughter Denise Amador, son Roy Amador, parents Constant and Maureen Lussier, and sisters Roberta White and Muriel Maly. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Floyd E. Wheeler
Floyd E. Wheeler, 83, of New Hampshire and Apache Junction, passed away Monday, March 25, 2002. Mr. Wheeler, a truck driver born in South Newbury, Vermont, is survived by his wife Jane L. Wheeler, sisters Patricia Dodge, Christine Winn, Kathleen Knight and Barbara Fanoff. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Catherine "Tootie" McGee
Catherine "Tootie" McGee, 84, of Apache Junction, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2002. Mrs. McGee, born in Bridgeport, Nebraska, is survived by her husband Paul, daughter Colleen McGee, son Monte McGee and wife Shirley, 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Mountain View Memorial Gardens handled all arrangements.
Ricahrd W. Schonberg
Richard W. Schonberg, 60, of Apache Junction, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2002. Mr. Schonberg, a construction laborer, born in Tacoma, Washington, is survived by his daughter Shannon Eddy, sister Joy Eveland and 3 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Larry D. Swander
Larry D. Swander, 74, of Apache Junction, passed away Monday, March 18, 2002. Mr. Swander, born in Fostoria, Ohio, beloved husband of Patricia (Matter) for 54 years. Adored father and father-in-law of Patricia Osborne (Palmer), Arthur (Mauria), Pamela Carson (John), Jerry (Kathy), Saraha, the late Timoth, and Larry John (Tracy). Special grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of 12. He is survived by 7 sisters and predeceased by parents Daniel and Mary Swander and 3 brothers.
Roy E. "Okie" Thomlinson
Roy E. "Okie" Thomlinson, 73, of Mesa, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2002. Mr. Thomlinson, a foundry steel worker born in Baca County, Colorado, is survived by his daughters Bonnie Davidson and Mary Thomlinson, son Christopher Thomlinson, and 10 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Monty Dale Wheeler
Monty Dale Wheeler, 56, of Apache Junction, passed away Monday, March 18, 2002. Mr. Wheeler, a postal clerk and Air Force Veteran, born in California, is survived by his daughters Michel Barrientes, Roynette Brogoitti, and Tammie Wheeler, sons Ryan Medal and Andrew Wheeler, mother Betty Sheperd, stepfather Frank Sheperd, brothers Thomas and Kenneth Wheeler, and 4 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Joyce Criss
Joyce Criss, 76, of Apache Junction, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2002. Mrs. Criss, a proprietor of Joy Surplus in Imlay City, Michigan, born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is survived by her husband Lee, two daughters, Deborah and Laura Folker, and two sons, Harold and Michael Folker, step son Donald Criss, step daughter Monica Watson, sisters Sandra Stevens, Linda Devlin, and Marjorie Lazarus, brothers William Hines, Harvey Hines, and Frederick Hines, 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Richard H. Hill
Richard H. Hill, 76, of Apache Junction, passed away Monday, March 4, 2002. Mr. Hill, a dairy farmer and Army Veteran of WWII, born in Utica, New York, is survived by his wife Angelina, daughter Linda Creighton, sons Richard and Robert Hill, half sister Kathryn Ashcraft, and 5 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Harold Gene Rizner
Harold Gene Rizner, 72, of Apache Junction, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2002. Mr. Rizner, a sales representative, born in Water Loo, Iowa, is survived by his wife LaVerna, and sons Keith, Gary and Craig. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements. Gary Russell Shupe
Gary Russell Shupe, 56, of Durango, CO, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2002. Mr. Shupe, an Army Veteran Reserve, and manager of Don Donnelly Stables, born in Durango, CO, is survived by his wife Roberta Shupe, daughters Ravonna and Nachole Shupe, sons Justin and Anthony Shupe, brother Dan Dobbin Shupe, sister Juanita Jordan, 4 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Virginia E. Jones
Virginia E. Jones, 80, of Apache Junction, passed away Friday, February 22, 2002. Mrs. Jones, a homemaker, born in Kingston Mines, Illinois, is survived by her husband Jack, and brother Herman Gone. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Jack W. Shade
Jack W. Shade, 78, of Apache Junction, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2002. Mr. Shade, an Army Veteran of WWII and a truck driver, born in Freeport, Illinois, is survived by his wife Marion, daughters Mary Damico, Ann Marks, Patricia McGregory and Barbara Roenfanz, son Stephen Shade, sister Judy Spratler, and brother Gene Shade. Apache Junction Moruary handled all arrangements.
