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FRANTZ, Elizabeth Phyllis, 86, passed away December 19, 1995. She was preceded in death by her friend of nearly six decades, Eva Allen Royce. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Mary Lou and George Ketchum and many nieces and nephews. She was born in Friend, NE, January 29, 1909, the daughter of Arthur Hewes and Anna (Moore) Frantz. She graduated from the University of Nebraska and Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City. She taught many years before coming to Tucson in 1946 where she taught at Tucson High School and was a charter member of the faculty of Catalina High School. She was a member of the Pima County Retired Teachers and Delta Kappa Gamma. Friends may call at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 1995. Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. A mass of Thanksgiving will be said at St. Cyril’s at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 21, 1995. Entombment will be at All Faith Memorial Park, Our Lady of the Desert, 2151 S. Avenida Los Reyes. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Casa Maria, 401 E. 26th, Tucson, Az 85713 or Casa de los Ninos, 347 E. Speedway, Tucson, AZ 85705. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway 881-0338
GARCIA, Reginaldo “Nando’ age 82. A lifetime resident of Tucson, passed away December 18, 1995. Born December 19, 1912. He is survived by his sister, Esperanza Garcia and many nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by brothers, Damacio, Arturo, Luis, and Gustavo; sisters, Manuela, Refugio, Francisca, and Isabel. A visitation will be held today from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Rosary at 6:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Johns Catholic Church. Burial will follow at SOUTH LAWN CEMETERY.
KRUEGER, Arthur Adam, 85 of Tucson, passed away December 17, 1995. He is survived by: daughter, Colleen Krueger; sisters, Ann Harkness of Seattle, WA, Irene Quinn of Tucson, AZ, Emma Reed of St. Paul, MN, Melva Zachary of Seattle, WA. Services will be held Friday, December 22 at 1:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (one block North Grant.) with pastor Kim R. Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Eastlawn Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday, December 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME. Memorials may be made to the American Evangelical Lutheran Church, 115 N. Tucson Blvd. 85716. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341
LAWHUN, Alice Marie, 65, of Tucson, died December 15, 1995. Survived by her loving husband, Bert. Friends may call at HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd. from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 1995. Services will be at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Chester Matyjasik of Mission View Assembly of God Church officiating. Burial will be December 21, 1995 at 11:00 a.m. at Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Phoenix, Az. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
ALWINE, Carl, of Tucson, AZ died December 17, 1995. Born, May 13, 1927 to Gay and Goldie Alwine. married Deloris Loeffler, April 16, 1971. Children, John, David and step-daughter, Karen Hertel; 6 grandchildren; brother, Kenneth, James; sisters, Lillian, Martha, Esther and Thelma; aunt, Hazel Gray. Preceded in death by daughter, Carla Sue, brothers, Richard and Raymond and parents. Carl served in the Army, WWII, 1945 to 1947. Member of Elks Lodge #2532, American Legion #36, VFW #3019 and Eagles Aeries #2303. Carl will be missed by his loving family and many good friends. His sense of humor was the best. He was an avid Notre Dame football fan and he loved fishing. Memorial services will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Goshen. Burial will be at the Elkhart Country Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Carondelet Hospice Service, 1802 W. St. Mary’s Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745.
CASEY, Mary Ellen, nee Garrigan, 79, of Tucson, AZ, died Saturday, December 16, 1995. Preceded in death by husband, James J. Casey. Survived by children, son, Patrick J. (Cathy) of Charleston, SC, Christine M. of Tucson; special friend, Ron Burke; several nieces and nephews including Kevin and Michael Bush. Memorial Mass to be held Saturday, January 13, 1996, 10:00 a.m. at St. Henry Church, 1358 Council, Lincoln Park, MI. In lieu of flowers, family request donations to the Kidney Foundation or charity of choice.
COOK, John V., Jr., “J.V.’, 64, of Tucson, died Monday, December 18, 1995. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; son, John; brothers, L.G. Cook, George Cook and John E. Cook; and aunt, Nell Barton. Mr. Cook was a builder of custom homes and an avid outdoorsman. Funeral Service 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 21, 1995 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., with Pastor David Houchin of Twenty-Second Street Baptist Church officiating. Entombment will follow at the Mausoleum of Peace, East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Friends may call at the Mortuary, Wednesday, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Parkinson Disease Association of America, 1650 E. Ft. Lowell, Tucson, 85719 or to the Humane Society of Tucson, 3450 N. Kelvin, Tucson, 85716.
BEIM, Mary, 72, of Tucson, passed away December 16, 1995. She is survived by husband, Theodore. Loving aunt of, Marietta (Ira) Bennett of Randolph, NJ, Ladd (Tish) Kleiman of Tucson, Andy (Pam) Kleiman of Walnut Creek, CA, Sally Kleiman of Studio City, CA. Fond aunt of nine great-nieces and nephews; brother, Murray Kronland of Miami, FL. Services will be held Monday, December 18, 1995 at 2:30 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (one block North Grant.) with Rabbi Arthur Oleisky officiating. Interment will follow at the Anshei Israel Section of Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cong. Anshei Israel pre-school and kindergarten. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341
BENITEZ, George B., 60, of Tucson, passed away December 16, 1995. Survived by wife, Maryhelen Benitez; daughter, Anita (Abe) Mendoza; sons, Victor Benitez, James (Susie) Benitez, Arnold (Syndi) Benitez; sisters, Elena Anaya, Rachel (Joseph) Romo, Lydia B. (Faustino) Sanders, Cecilia (Ralph) Valencia. Also survived by seven grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 1995 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered at 9:00 a.m. at St. Margaret’s Church. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
BONJOC, Carolina B., 62, of Tucson, died December 15, 1995. Survivors include sister, Violet Padayao of Tucson; brothers, George (Keiko) Bonjoc and family of Sacramento, CA, Roy Bonjoc of Stockton, CA; nieces, Susan (Kent) Polk, Carolyn and Melanie, all of Tucson, Reika and Natalie Bonjoc of Sacramento, CA; grand-nephew, Jared Polk of Tucson. Carolina was loved greatly by her family and will be missed by many friends. Friends may call ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 18, 1995. Mass will be at Our Mother of Sorrow Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 19, 1995. Interment will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
BYRGE, Nannie M., 88, died December 15, 1995. Mother of Lavena (Eugene) Adams, Thelma (John) Kiess, Evelyn Cooley, Mack (Sherrill) Byrge Jr. and Melvin (JoAnn) Byrge. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Byrge in 1966. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 19, 1995 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway with Rev. Jerry Conner officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 18. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
DUTCHER, Ivy “Jo’, 61 years old, died Friday, December 15, 1995. Survived by daughter, Rhonda (Noel) Dutcher-Barfuss; two grandchildren. She was an area resident for 28 years. Employed by Hughes for 21 years. Memorial Service will be held in loving memory, Tuesday, December 19, 1995 at 11:00 a.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. She will always be our ray of sunshine and hope.
FERRELL, Raymond B., 96, died December 15, 1995. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
JONES, George M. Brigadier General, USA Ret., died December 16, 1995 at 5:10 a.m. at the age of 84. Jones was a much decorated servant of his country. He was born in Memphis, TN, February 22, 1911. He graduated from West Point Military Academy in 1935. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant of infantry in the Regular Army by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. General Jones originally served in the 24th Infantry Regiment and the 501 Parachute Battalion. In November 1942, he joined the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment en route to Australia. He became the commanding officer of the 503rd Parachute Regiment and led them in action throughout New Guinea, including the Dutch New Guinea campaign in World War II. He later commanded and jumped with the 503rd Regimental Combat Team at Mindoro Island, Philippines, and the epic airborne operation to recapture Corregidor in the Philippine Islands. General Jones presented the American flag on recaptured Corregidor to General McArthur. General Jones then commanded the 503rd Regimental Combat Team in the recapture of the Negros Island in the Philippines. In 1945, General Jones assumed command of the parachute Training Regiment, Ft. Benning, GA, and later was designated as Director of Training for Airborne School. In 1947 General Jones was assigned to the office of the Director of Plans and Operations of the War Department General Staff. General Jones later attended the National War College and in 1952 was appointed Chief of Staff, XVIII Airborne Corps, Ft. Bragg, NC. General Jones served in Korea in 1953 and in 1954 was appointed Senior Advisor of the Korean Army Training Center. In January 1958 General Jones assumed command of the United States Army Special Warfare Center and Commandant, United States Army Special Warfare School, Ft. Bragg, NC. General Jones was instrumental in developing the initial course in counter guerrilla operations for both the United States and other countries. In 1966 General Jones became the Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army, Alaska and Commanding General Yukon Command and Ft. Wainwright where he retired in 1968. The Battle Simulation Station at Ft. Wainwright is named in his honor. He is most proud to have been a part of General Eisenhower’s 3-man advanced study group with open access world-wide. General Jones’ awards include the Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit with Oak-leaf Cluster, Bronze Star Medal with Oak-leaf Cluster, and Air Medal. After General Jones’ retirement, he continued to serve his country and his community and was very active in working with the Catalina Council of Boy Scouts, Therapeutic Riding of Tucson, Inc. (TROT), and the Rincon Rotary Club. General Jones is survived by his wife, Kathleen Rector-Jones; his son, Karl H. Jones of Fairbanks, AK; his daughters, Elizabeth Anne Davies of Tucson, AZ, Sylvia Jones of Show Low, AZ; and his son, Paul H. Jones, and his ‘acquired’ (step) daughters, Barbara Kathleen Rector and Susan E. Rector Semmens and ‘acquired’ (step) son, Walter William Rector. He is survived by a brother, Frank Jones of Memphis, TN, and sisters Pauline Jones Hord also of Memphis and Louise (Babe) Higgs of Germantown, TN, and 13 grandchildren. General Jones’ first wife, Helen Jones, predeceased him in 1982. Celebration of his services will be held at Catalina Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway on Thursday, December 21, 1995 at 5:00 p.m. All are invited to gather with the family in the social hall after the memorial service to share memories of the General (Grandpa George) over a light supper. General Jones will be buried at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, with full military honors. Memoriums sent to ALS Research (Muscular Dystrophy Foundation), Catalina Council of Boy Scouts, and/or Therapeutic Riding of Tucson, Inc. (TROT). Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
LOHBERG, Corinne B., loving wife and mother. Born September 26, 1915, passed away December 15, 1995. Survived by husband of 61 years, Eugene Lohberg and daughter, Joan Fowler (Eugene) and sons, James (M.F.), Richard (Janet), Gerald (Rose), Paul (Sharon), Jay (Lauren). And also survived by mother, Elva Duttle; brothers, Jay and Ray Duttle; sisters, Imelda Bennett and Arlene Erickson. She is also survived by her 12 much loved grandchildren; and her 12 much loved great grandchildren. Friends may visit Tuesday, December 19 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be Wednesday, December 20 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft. Interment will follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MCCORMICK, Kenneth Michael, 47, passed away December 14, 1995. He is survived by wife Kathryn; sons, Scott, J.T., and Travis; parents, Kenneth and Colleen McCormick; sister, Linda (David) Smith; brothers, Steven (Donna), Clifford; grandmother, Willa Rackley. Michael was a native Tucsonan and an active member of Operating Engineers, local 428. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity in Mike’s memory.
PRESCOTT, Florence B., 88, of Tucson, died December 15, 1995. Survivors include daughter and son-on-law, Barbara E. and WM. Allen Jones; stepson, James and Micky Prescott of MT; stepdaughters, Beth Tyler, Louise and John Mills of CA; a sister, Ruth McBride; and brother, Herman Cripe of IL. Grandchildren, Edward B. (Cindy) Jones of Texas, Michael A. (Sherri) Jones of Tucson and Cynthia L. (John) Chapman of Tucson. Many great and great great grandchildren also survive. Friends may call ADAIR DODGE CHAPEL from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 18, 1995. Funeral will be at Adair Dodge Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 18, 1995 with Rev. Sharon E. Raglin officiating. Interment will follow at East Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
RICHARDSON, Wesley Wayne, 81, died December 15, 1995. Husband of Eleanor I. Richardson of Tucson. Father of Joan T. Goodell of NV. Grandfather of Kelly and Kristen Goodell of NV and Lisa Richardson Martin of CA, and Ron Richardson of Tucson. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald B. Richardson. Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 19, 1995 at Christ Presbyterian Church, 6565 E. Broadway with Pastor William Rhodes officiating. Interment at TMP Eastlawn. In lieu of flowers contributions to the American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ 85712 or Christ Presbyterian Church, 6565 E. Broadway would be appreciated. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. till the service time at the church. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
FRANCIS, Melvin “Kenneth’, Sr., 59, of Tucson, died December 17, 1995. Survived by wife, Hazle Francis of Tucson; children, Hazle Francis, II, Melton Kenneth Francis Jr., both of Tucson, Miles Kent (Cheryl) Francis of Topeka, KS, Marvin K. Francis and Holly E. (Johnny) Huddleston, both of Tucson; brothers, Allen and Jimmie Francis, both of Tucson; sisters, Lois “Sis’ Myers of TX, Patty Jean Derwon of LA, and Nadine Propst of NC; two granddaughters and five grandsons. Preceded in death by brother, Jackie Francis. Services, Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Friends may call Wednesday one hour prior to service time, EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
HODGES, Margaret A., 71, of Tucson, died December 17, 1995. Survived by daughter, Sheila (Glenn) Ankney of Tucson; son, Rodney (Anne) Shelton of East Lansing, MI; grandchildren, Bridget, Miles, Christina and Patrick Ankney, all of Tucson; and great grandchild, Stefan Garcia of Tucson. Mrs. Hodges was a WWI Veteran. She worked for Atlas Drop Forge for 31 years. Graveside Service, Thursday, December 21, 1995 Maple Grove Cemetery, Mason, Michigan. Friends may call Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
LYNFORD, Lloyd Eff. Born March 19, 1943 in Toledo, OH. Mr. Eff passed away December 17, 1995 at the Veterans Hospital in Marion, IN following a brief illness. He was raised in Angola, IN and spent most of his adult life in the Ft. Wayne and Marion, IN areas. He is survived by his mother, Esperance L. Eff of Tucson, AZ; three brother; fours sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. His father, Robert C. Eff, died in Tucson in 1989. A graveside service, officiated by the Hospital Chaplain, will be Tuesday, December 19 at the Veterans Hospital in Marion. Preferred memorials to Special Olympics.
