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STANGER, Jeffrey L., 41, died November 22, 1995. Loving husband of Gay (Rainey) Stanger of Tucson; step-father of Dominic Menniti of Phoenix; son of Ethel Gonella of Tucson. Funeral Service 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 24 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, with Fr. Charles Knapp officiating. Friends may call from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 24 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
CRONIN, Lewis A., 89, of Tucson, died November 20, 1995. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Annie; daughters, Alice Hobson, Tucson and Betty Jones, NH; son, James Cronin, Tucson; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter; also surviving is a brother, Lloyd Cronin of MA. He was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. A Memorial Service will be held in St. David, AZ on Saturday, November 25, 1995 at the First Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
FERG, Dorothea Guenther, 74, of Tucson, died November 20, 1995. Survivors include: her husband, Joe R. Ferg; sons, Bruce (Deborah), Alan, all of Tucson and Steve of Arlington, VA. Friends may call at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 24. Funeral Services will follow at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Mark Hallemeyer officiating. Interment will follow at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Memorial donations may be made to Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
GRANT, Jerald Dean, 35, of Tucson, passed away November 19, 1995. Survived by mother, Karen Sue Grant and friend Jerold Turner; sons, Gregory Allen (Janet) Grant and Timothy Todd (Pamela) Grant, both of Tucson; grandmother, Corrine Grant of IL; aunt, Sharon (Terry) Barnett of IL; uncle, Ronald (Lourie) Grant of VA; cousin, Dawn Miller of IL; and other cousins; very best friend, Gary Miller of Tucson. Services Friday, November 24, 11:00 a.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile, with Rev. Danny Hansen of Casas Adobes Baptist Church officiating. Interment to follow Evergreen Cemetery with V.F.W. Officiating.
WILSON, Julia M., 98, died November 20, 1995. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband, George A. Wilson. She is survived by her daughter, Janet (Claire) Owen of Willcox; niece, Peggy Stone Schultze of CA; nephew, Edurine Stone, Jr.; grandsons, Dwayne (Kelly) Owen and Lance Owen, both of Willcox. She was preceded in death by brother, Ed Stone, sister-in-law, Pearl and brother, Baird Stone. Moved to Jerome in 1912, then to Tucson in 1920 where she was employed at the Southern Arizona Bank for 40 years, retiring in 1960. She was a member of the Tucson Soroptimists Organization in the 1950's. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
WOODWARD, Robert Leroy “Bob’, died Tuesday, November 21, 1995. He was a WWII Vet. Survivors are wife, Nancy; brother, Rex L. (Evelyn) of Tucson; son, Greg (Cherrie); sister, Virginia Klamm of KS; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation on Friday, November 24, 1995 at 1:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., with Cryptside Service at 2:00 p.m. at South Lawn Cemetery.
BEAUFORD, Archie, Sgt. 1st Class US Army Ret., 60, died November 20, 1995. Survived by his wife, Ramona Beauford; children, Sandra (William) Leopold of NM, Ruth (Coleman) Harwell of NM, Oliva (Terry) Beauford of NV, Corina (Curtis) Charles of Bermuda, Archie (Rosalynn) Beauford of NM, Perlita Beauford of Tucson and Janet Beauford of Tucson; sister, Viola Chism of IL; brothers, James (Alma) Beauford of IL, John (Gerry) Beauford of FL; nine grandchildren also survive. Mr. Beauford was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Funeral Service 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 22 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Officiating Mr. Eduardo Davalos with military honors by Ft. Huachuca Honor Guard. Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
Ruth Hatfield Brosin died on November 14, 1995. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on February 11, 1910. Ruth received her B.A. degree from the University of Nebraska and an MSW from the University of Chicago in 1949. She was a lifelong supporter of human rights, a courageous, proud, indefatigable wife, mother and grandmother. Goodbye Hattie, Mom, Ruth, Grandma; your smile and the twinkle in your eyes answered many of our questions. We salute you: Henry W. Brosin, M.D., Lloyd, Sara, Rachel and Alison Wisdom. Memorial contributions may be made to the general endowment fund of Planned Parenthood of Southern Arizona, 127 South 5th Avenue, Tucson, Arizona, 85701.
KELSEY, Jay Calvin, 51, of Tucson, died November 16, 1995. Survived by wife, Candace; sister, Margaret (George) Hofmeister; brother, Patrick (Patricia) Kelsey. Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Alice and sister, Peg Desoto. Also surviving are children, grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Kelsey was a retired Tech Sgt. with the Air Force. Memorial Services will be held at VFW Post 10188, 345 E. Roger Road, on Sunday, November 19, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers please contact the family. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
POWELL, Torvid, 85, of Tucson, died Thursday, November 16, 1995. Survived by her children, Shirley (Wayne) Phillips, C.R. “Butch’ (Kathi) Powell; grandchildren, Shana Powell, Rachel McAllister, Christopher McAllister, all of Tucson; sister, Cleada Aurand of San Marcos, CA; three nieces and three nephews. Mrs. Powell was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Order of True Kindred #1, and F.O.P.A. #20. Memorial Service 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 20, 1995 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., with Pastor William Denlinger of St. Paul’s Untied Methodist Church officiating. The family requests that memorial donations be made to St. Paul’s UMC, 8051 E. Broadway, Tucson, 85710.
REICH, Brian M., 68, passed away November 16, 1995. Survived by wife, Naomi Reich; daughter, Gail Reich of Fridley, MN; sons, Albert John Reich and Simon Peter Reich, both of Tucson; grandson, Aaren John Reich of Murfesboro, TN; and sister, Innes Anderson of Pretoria, South Africa. Friends will be received at the home of the family on Saturday, November 18 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association Southern Arizona Chapter, 2221 N. Rosemont Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85712. Arrangements by Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan.
STUBSON, Hillard E., 85, died Thursday, November 16, 1995. Survived by wife, Mabel Stubson; sons, Larry (Corrine), Lyle (Mendi) and David Stubson; grandchildren, Jeremy (Stephanie), Tim, Halle, Alexis, Geoffrey and Hilary; great-grandchild, Matthew Stubson; brother, Benneth (Esther) Stubson. Hillard and Mabel were married October 15, 1938 in Parshall, ND. Hillard was a 50 year member of the United Association of Steamfitters and Plumbers Local 193 of Casper, WY, where they resided for 39 years before moving to Tucson in 1986. Also a member of Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church. Private family services will be held. EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, in charge of arrangements.
Donald D. Sumstine passed away November 15, 1995. He was born and lived in Akron, OH until taking up permanent residence in Tucson in 1952. He worked as a masonry contractor for 26 years, founding Eagle Masonry in 1956 with long-time partner Ronald Hessick of Tucson. Don served as a tail-gunner in a B-29 squadron in the Army-Air Corp in WWII. After retiring from the masonry business, he became highly skilled in designing and building southwestern style furniture. He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Dorothy; son, Wayne of Tucson, daughter-in-law, Chris and granddaughter Rachael of Scotland; daughter, Donnabeth (Jack) Goodhart of Tucson; grandsons, Nathan Anderson, Luc and Theo Goodhart; also survived by brother, Ralph Sumstine of Sahuarita, AZ; and sisters, Merle Romine and Barbara Ayers of Akron, OH. He is survived also by many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their appreciation to all the volunteers and workers at TMC Hospice and many friends. Services will be held at Graveside at East Lawn Palms Cemetery on Monday, November 20 at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
SWANGO, Maxine L., 82, formerly of Tucson, died November 16, 1995 in Sierra Vista. Survivors include son, John (Elizabeth) Swango, Macomb, IL; daughter, Perdetta “Perdy’ (Denny) Medeiros, Sierra Vista; brother, Kenneth Cook, Table Grove, IL; grandchildren, Debbie Inman, Susan Rouse, Steve Swango, Thomas Medeiros, Tamra Fowler, Christina Giangreco, Danielle Arseneau, Raymond, Shaina, Michael and Willie Medeiros. Preceded in death by her husband, Vale Swango in 1991. Six great grandchildren and one great great grandchild also survive. Friends may call at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 20, 1995. Funeral Service will be at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 20, 1995 with the Rev. Ravin Gaston officiating. Entombment will follow at South Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorial donations may be made to The Parkinson Disease Association, 1650 E. Ft. Lowell Blvd, Tucson, 85719 or The Study of Glaucoma. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
YANEZ, Beatrice L., 63, of Tucson, passed away November 14, 1995. Survived by daughter, Belinda C. Yanez; sisters, Cruz (Frank) Dancil, Sally (Pete) Salas; brothers, Alfonso (Emma) Yanez, Daniel (Julia) Yanez, Joe (Emily) Yanez. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 19, 1995 TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave., 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Monday 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s Church. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
CARNES, Shirley A., 55, of Tucson, formerly of Palm Desert and Camarillo, CA., died Saturday, November 18, 1995. She is survived by son, Barry Carnes; daughters, Sandy Carnes-Mills, Pam Jackson, Lynn Schmidt and Judy Lotz; grandchildren and her many friends at SaddleBrooke. She was a member of the SaddleBrooke Women’s Golf Association and past president of The Lakes Ladies’ Golf Association in Palm Desert, CA. Memorial services will be held at the SaddleBrooke Club House, Thursday, November 30, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Stewart Elson officiating. Burial will be Wednesday, November 22, in Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL. Donations may be made to Hospice Family Care, 1920 W. Rudasill Rd. Tucson, AZ 85704 or Vista De La Montana Methodist Church, 3001 E. Mira Vista Lane, Catalina, AZ 85737 for the care and comfort they provided. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
NELSON, Martha Margaret, 75, of Tucson, died November 19, 1995. Preceded in death by husband, Andrew H. Nelson. Survivors include sons, Andrew (Juanita), Marvin (Debbie), Edwin (Luetta), Thomas (Lucy); daughters, Lynore, Marjorie (Robert) Martinez. “Meemaw’ was a loving grandmother to 15 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Private Services to be held in Chicago, IL. Memorial donations may be made to Carondelet Hospice or charity of your choice. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
PALMER, Gertrude, 88, died November 17, 1995. Survived by sisters, Gladys Bemis of Tucson and Grace Hubbard of Elvira, OH; and brother, Robert M. McCullough of FL; several nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by husband, Everett Palmer in 1993 and son David in 1959. P.M. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 1995 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, officiating will be Rev. Russell Marshall of El Camino Baptist Church where Gertrude was a member. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to the El Camino Baptist Church Music Department, 7777 E. Speedway, 85710.
WATERS, Mary Beatrice, 92, of Tucson, died November 19, 1995 after a short illness. Mary was a WWII veteran, a retired Superior Court Judge, and an active member of VFW Post 4903 for 39 years. She also was a member of MOCA Sahuaro #2 and a charter member of the Women’s Memorial in Washington, DC. Mary was an active volunteer in senior citizen groups that entertained in area nursing homes and the VA Hospital, she enjoyed playing the clown. She is survived by granddaughter, Mary Borge of HI; grandson, W.T. Cameron, Jr. of AK; several great- grandchildren and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by husband, Lt. Col. Claude Waters; and daughter, Mary Cameron. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 22 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Burial will be in Ft. Logan Cemetery, Denver, CO. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice Family Care Foundation, 3443 E. Ft. Lowell, Tucson, AZ 85716.
WICKERSHAM, Patricia K., born November 15, 1951, passed away November 15, 1995. Survived by her mother, Winifred; brother and sister, Larry and Ann Wickersham; nephews, Chris and Peter (Jennifer). Predeceased by her father Larry. Memorial will be announced at a later date.
ALTFILLISCH BAGGS, Mildred, born June 26, 1924 in Minneapolis, MN. Due to Mickey’s health with rheumatic fever, the family moved to Tucson in her teen years. Later in LA, she met and married James Altfillisch, a Tucson native, on May 24, 1946; where they returned to Tucson after Jim’s service in the Navy. In the mid 60's the family moved to Pakistan and Lebanon with the Ford Foundation. She is survived by her children; Ann, Jeff and Gus and their spouses, Ruben Minkus, Roxanne and Brandy. Grandchildren are, Amy, Scott, Elizabeth, Garrett, Matthew, Daniel, Lyndsey and Kyle. In April 1990, she married Lee Baggs, who is a long time resident of Tucson and also who survives her. She will be missed and loved as much in life as in death by her family and countless life long friends. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, November 20, 1995 at 10:30 a.m. at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
