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ERWIN, Elizabeth M., 79, of Tucson, died February 12, 1995. She is survived by her husband, James “Tex’ Erwin; stepchildren, Becky Glazener of Blacksburg, VA, James Erwin, Jr. of Marsing, ID and Dr. Joseph Erwin of Gaithersberg, MD; brother, P. Regis McMahon of Crown Point, IN; loving aunt of 17 nieces and nephews. She was a member of the University of Arizona Retirees Assoc. and the Southwestern Region of Foreign Service Retirees. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 14 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (1 1/2 blocks N. of Grant). Funeral Services Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church with interment at Evergreen Cemetery. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
EVANS, Clifford N., 94, of Tucson, died February 9, 1995. Survived by wife, Zilpah; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 15 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., followed by Graveside Service at 11:00 a.m. at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Memorial Service will be held 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Balmoral Care Center, 5830 E. Pima St.
FIMBRES, Reynaldo V., 71, of Tucson, passed away February 12, 1995. Survived by wife, Alice Fimbres; mother, Amelia Valdez; daughter, Anna DeBroux; son, Ray Fimbres, Jr.; sister, Elvira Lowe; brothers, Richard Fimbres, Augustine Cardel and Albert Cardel; also survived by three grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 1995 from 4:00 p.m to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass will be offered on Thursday, 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
FRANZ, Cleo, 97, born in Blue Earth, MN, June 6, 1897 and a resident of Tucson since 1945, died February 12, 1995. Preceded in death by husband, Arnold (1983); survived by sons, Arnold (Val) of Kingman, Wallace (Judy) of Tucson, Richard (Louise) of Phoenix; seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Burial will follow in East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
HENCEROTH, Stanley William, 79, of Tucson, died Sunday, February 12, 1995. Survived by his wife, Elizabeth of Tucson; children, Judy Henceroth of Seattle, WA, Jean Henceroth of Dallas, TX, Alan (Kay) Henceroth of Dillon, CO, Sarah (Erik) Henceroth-Wallen of Coralville, IA; grandchildren, Justin Henceroth, Whitney Henceroth, both of Dillon, CO; brother, Dr. Dayton (Marjorie) Henceroth of Grove City, OH, Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 1995 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 8051 E. Broadway Blvd., with Rev. Michael Brunk officiating. The family requests memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Community Food Bank, 827 S. Park Avenue, Tucson, 85719. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
HESS, Michael Ray, son of A. Ray Hess (deceased) and Evelyn Fuller Hess, died Friday, February 10, 1995 in Tucson, AZ. He was born December 10, 1964 in Arvada, CO. He moved with his parents to Eden, UT when he was 12 and received his education in Weber County Schools. He was employed at the Radisson Hotel Health Spa as a representative in Ogden, UT. He moved to Tucson, AZ in 1989 where he worked at various positions in sales marketing. He is survived by his mother of Pleasant View, UT; two sisters, Lynda (DeWaele) Hess of Ogden, UT and Marcia Bushnell of Willard, UT; also his fiancee, Christine Wojak of Tucson, AZ. The funeral, under the direction of Meyers Mortuary, will be conducted by Bishop Brent Christensen of the Eden Ward. Services will be held Saturday, February 18 at 1:00 p.m. at Meyers Mortuary in Ogden, UT. Family will meet with friends prior to the services. Interment in Eden, UT Mountain View Cemetery.
LARVA, Anna, 90, of Tucson, died February 10, 1995. Mrs. Larva and her husband owned and operated a grocery business in Knox, Indiana for 30 years, retiring in 1953 and moved to Tucson. She was a 50 year member of both the Ladies of the Moose and Ladies Auxiliary Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survived by daughter, Marianna E. Corkwell of OH; sons, John Jr. of IN and Joseph E. of CA; four grandchildren and six great-granddaughters. Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 15 at the Activity Center of Rincon Country Mobile Home Park, 3411 S. Camino Seco. Memorial gifts may be sent to Carondelet Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary’s Rd., Tucson, 85745. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
MYLCHREEST, Donald James, 48, of Tucson, passed away February 11, 1995. Survived by wife, Kazuko; daughters, Judy (Richard) Hardman, Linda (Jerry) Carpenter; grandchildren, Justin and Nikole; parents, Helen and Russell Christofferson; sister, Sally (Don) Fiorani; brother, Marshall (Margaret) Mylchreest; two half-brothers, one half-sister. Donald was preceded in death by his father and sister. Friends may call at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave at Magee, Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Rosary will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be held on Thursday morning 9:00 a.m. St. Odilia Catholic Church with interment at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave at Magee.
RILAND, Ruth M., 74, died February 12, 1995. Survived by her husband, Robert W. Riland, Sr.; children, Robert W. Riland, Jr. of Tucson, Sue (Don) Reichert of Yuma and Kathy (Mike) Elliott of NV; sister, Doris Bottoroff of IN; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Riland was a member of O.E.S. of South Bend and Atlantic Richfield Research Retirees. Funeral Service 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 15 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Interment to be private with Mike Elliot officiating. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
SCHEERINGA, Dorothy Mae, 71, of Tucson, died February 12, 1995. Born November 2, 1923 in Lansing, IL. Survived by husband, Gilbert Scheeringa of Tucson; sons, Mark, Ed, David, Jerry and Art Scheeringa, all of Tucson; daughters, Dolores Cochran of Tucson, Marlene Stiener of Crown Point, IN, Joyce Jacob of Arlington, TX, Evelyn Scheeringa of Tucson, Margie Peterson of Barnsville, MN, Laura Hull of Blythe, CA, Jill Maatman of Lowell, IN; brothers, Hessel Wiersma of Yucaipa, CA, Ray Wiersma of Big Bear, CA, Herman Wiersma of Highland, IN, Marvin Wiersma of Dyer, IN; sister, Nellie Van Der Veen of Lansing, IL; 32 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Services Thursday 11:00 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
SILCOX, Victor R. “Bud’, Jr., 36, born in Chicago Heights, IL, on September 16, 1958; died in Tucson on February 10, 1995. Survived by mother, and step-father, Dorothy and Gary Nelson of Oro Valley; father and step-mother, Victor Sr. and Belma Silcox of VA; grandparents, John and Bessie Bellis of FL; close friend, Laurie Smith of Tucson; and numerous friends and relatives. Preceded in death by step-brother, Wylie Spears. Victor never gave up hope and maintained his sense of humor throughout his long illness. The family wishes to thank all those who gave him their love and support, especially Mr. Chesebro, his caregiver for the past one and a half years. Burial was at East Lawn Palms with arrangements by Desert Rose Cremation and Burial.
SMITH, James C., 46, of Tucson, died February 11, 1995. Son of Marjorie C. Stanton of Tucson; brother of Charlotte A. McDade of Winter Park, FL, Muriel S. Brydle of Tucson. Preceded in death by his father, George H. Smith. Also survived by niece, Kimberly (Raymond) Andrade; and nephew, Greg Brydle. Funeral Services private. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111).
SPEHN, Bill, 45, died Friday, February 10, 1995, of complications following heart surgery. Born in Chicago on December 17, 1949, the oldest of three brothers. He was a dedicated newspaperman who is described as being the most generous, loving and loyal man that one had the fortune to know. “He was very genuinely concerned about the people who were his friends and family, ’ said Spehn’s youngest brother, Jack of Tampa, FL. He attended Wauconda High School in Wauconda, IL, where his winning personality was a magnet for friends. “When he was young, our house was like an open house for teen-agers, ’ said Spehn’s other brother, Tom of Tucson, AZ. He was drafted into the Army after graduation, served two years in Seoul, South Korea and after his discharge he attended the University of Arizona. Mr. Spehn chose a career in journalism, and served as city editor at the Port Arthur News before going to San Antonio Express-News where he was assistant city editor. According to good friend and golfing buddy, Craig Thomason, “He had a passion for life and he was devoted to making the daily newspaper the best that it could be.’ Brother Tom said the area around Tucson captured his brother’s heart and that he hoped to retire here. His final years of his life were the happiest and this is credited to his wife, Denise. The couple married just two months after their first meeting. She described her husbands greatest passions as “his family, golf, traveling and the University of Arizona Wildcats.’ He is survived by wife, Denise Spehn; brothers, Jack Spehn of Tampa, FL and Tom Spehn of Tucson, AZ, two step-daughters, Kristin Pedersen of Dana Point, CA and Karen Grieser of Phoenix, AZ; two step-granddaughters; a niece and a nephew. Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 17, 1995 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
THOMAS, Bruce Dean, 40, of Tucson, died February 11, 1995. Survivors include his children, Crystalyn Audra and Kyle Lloyd; parents, Wright (Tex) and Audrey Thomas; sister, Brenda K. (Tom) Harford; nephews, Bryan and Kevin Harford; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Bruce was employed by Southern Pacific since January, 1973 where he was a signal technician. He was local chairman for the Brotherhood of R.R. Signalman, Local #126. He was a generous person and loved his children dearly. He also had great love for music, piano and photography. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, 1995. Memorial Services will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 16, 1995. Interment will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
WELLS, Bertrand Lester, Jr., 81, of Glendale, AZ, died February 12, 1995 in Phoenix, AZ. Survived by son, Bert Wells III; daughter-in-law, Shirlee Wells; grandsons, Derek Wells and Kenton Wells; and two sisters. Born in Pilot Grove, MO; served in the U.S. Navy; moved to Arizona in 1956 from Missouri and retired in 1978 as sales manager after 20 years of service with Bairds Bread Co. Services 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, AZ. Entombment 1:00 p.m. Friday at East Lawn Palms Mausoleum, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
BOCKTING. In loving memory of Jerome “Buck’ Bockting who passed away February 10, 1995. Survived by loving wife, Peggy Marie; children, Marlaine and Jerry Makowski, Joe and Vicky Bockting; grandchildren, Gina Clark, Michelle Makowski, Tricia Bockting, Danny Bockting; and great-granddaughter, Amanda Brook Clark. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation or the American Cancer Society. Private Services February 13, 1995.
CUTTS, Francine Travis, 69, of Tucson, died February 10, 1995. Mrs. Cutts was a member of The Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El, Hadassah, Brandeis University, a volunteer at numerous hospitals particularly University Medical Center. She also volunteered in the reading program for children at the Tucson Library and at The Tucson Museum of Art. Survived by husband, Dr. Robert I. Cutts of Tucson; sons, Howard (Barbara) Cutts of St. Paul, MN and Dennis Cutts of Anoka, MN; grandchildren, Sam and Emily. Funeral Services Monday 11:00 a.m. February 13, 1995 EVERGREEN MORTUARY with interment at Temple Emanu-El Section of Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
LEWIS, John A., Sr., 62, of Tucson, passed away February 10, 1995. Survived by daughters, Gloria Moreno and Aldea Smith; sons, John Lewis, Jr., Timothy Lewis, Kenneth Lewis and Ronald Lewis; sisters, Sally Romero and Elena Frank; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 1995 at 4:00 p.m. at 6850 S. Mission Road, with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. at The Rock House. Mass will be offered Wednesday 8:00 a.m. at San Xavier Mission. Interment San Xavier Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, Inc.
MAGRUDER, Delores R., 92, wife of deceased Arthur J. Magruder, died Friday, February 10, 1995 at the home of her niece in Mauston, WI. She was born June 22, 1902 in Kokomo, IN to Clyde and Lilly Remy. She was preceded in death by husband, parents, and a sister. She is survived by her nephew, Billy Joe Hoover of San Jose, CA; niece, Barbara J. Accardo of Mauston, WI. Delores enjoyed much of her life in Tucson and traveled to many interesting places with her husband “Mac’ Magruder. She had many fond memories in Tucson with many friends. Her surviving family members dearly loved her and will all miss her. Mass offered 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 14, 1995 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church with interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
