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COONEY, John E., 68, of Tucson, passed away October 31, 1995. Born in Lowell, MA December 25, 1926 to John and Mary Cooney. He was local painter here since 1959. He is survived by his wife, W. Claire Cooney; sons, Thomas Cooney and Donald Cooney; daughter-in-law, Dotty Cooney; grandson, Kavan Cooney, all of Tucson; brothers, Daniel and Elias Cooney of MA; brother-in-law, Dave; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 4 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to St. Joseph Hospice, Carondelet Health Services, 350 N. Wilmot, Tucson, AZ 85711.
ENZ, Paul Emil Jr., 75, retired salesman, died November 1, 1995. Born October 2, 1920, Passaic, NJ of Swiss parentage; graduate Dartmouth College; U.S. Naval Officer WWII Pacific Campaigns; Tucson resident 43 years. Survived by wife, Riginette and son David, Tucson; daughter, Jean Martin, LaFayette, LA; brother, Richard, Tempe, AZ; two nieces, nephew, five grandchildren, one great grandchild. Memorial service Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St., 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 4, 1995. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Grace St. Paul’s music library or charity of choice.
FIELDS, Irene, born June 2, 1910 at Marietta, OH, died Wednesday, November 1, 1995 in Tucson. Survived by her son, David C. Fields and his wife, Mary Alice Fields of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren, Joanne McGrath of Fenton, MI, Wesley D. Fields of Tucson, AZ, Christine L. Cox of Colorado Springs, CO; and five great grandchildren. Friends are invited to Funeral Services which will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 6, 1995. Visitation will be at the Chapel, 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 5, 1995. Graveside Services and Interment will follow the service at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. The family requests donations be made in lieu of flowers, to either the American Heart Assoc., or to a charity of choice.
ARNOLD, Sarah Frances, 91, of Petersburg, IL died October 24, 1995. A former 44 year resident of Tucson, and former member of Flowing Wells Baptist Church. Survived by daughter, Jerrie Clary of Jacksonville, IL; grandchildren, Robert Clary of Springfield, IL, Michael Clary of Seattle, WA; great grandchildren, David, Jon and Ann Clary, all of Springfield, IL; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, James Arnold in 1969, three sisters and a brother. Graveside Services Friday 10:00 a.m. Evergreen Cemetery, with Rev. Denny Howard officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
COONEY, John E., 68, of Tucson, passed away October 31, 1995. Born in Lowell, MA December 25, 1926 to John and Mary Cooney. He was local painter here since 1959. He is survived by his wife, W. Claire Cooney; sons, Thomas Cooney and Donald Cooney; daughter-in-law, Dotty Cooney; grandson, Kavan Cooney, all of Tucson; brothers, Daniel and Elias Cooney of MA; brother-in-law, Dave; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 4 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to St. Joseph Hospice, Carondelet Health Services, 350 N. Wilmot, Tucson, AZ 85711.
DALE, Stephanie Marie, 5, of Tucson, left this world October 30, 1995 to be with the Lord Jesus Christ. Stephanie filled and touched the lives of many people and was always so loving and full of joy. She now sits on the lap of Jesus Christ and watches over her mother, Brenda Hernandez; father, James Dale; Nana, Angie Hernandez; grandparents, Buck and Beverly Dale; great grandmother, Ann Lavoy; aunt, Linda and uncle, Mike; cousins, Melissa, Kelly; aunt, Cookie and uncle, Roy; cousins, Amanda and Michael; and many other relatives. She also watches over her teachers and classmates at Carden Christian Academy. Friends may call Thursday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Santa Cruz Catholic Church. Rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Chapel. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery. Ar rangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
DEIBEL, Ruth J., 84, of Tucson, died Thursday, October 26, 1995. Survived by sons, William E. (Joyce) and C. Louis (Donna); four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Member of the Daughters of the Nile and past matron of Eastern Star #370 in Wyandotte, MI. Love and remembrance services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 4 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 8051 E. Broadway Blvd., with Rev. William Denlinger officiating. Inurnment in East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Memorial Fund at the above address or Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children, c/o Sabbar Shrine Temple, 450 S. Tucson Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
GRAHN, Volney G. He was born December 4, 1901 in Rockford, IL. He passed away October 31, 1995 in Green Valley, AZ. He is survived by his wife, Honore; daughter, Gail Dupuis; her four children and her grandchildren. sister, Goldie Floberg; nephew, John Floberg. Preceded in death by his first wife, Faith Grahn. He was a member of the Masonic Bodies. Memorial Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 4, 1995 at St. Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church, 600 S. La Canada, Green Valley, AZ. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made to Hospice Family Care, 210 W. Continental #134 Green Valley, AZ or Sabbar Temple Burn Center, 450 S. Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716. Arrangements by Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan.
ALLMENDINGER, Rupert, 90, died October 30, 1995. He was preceded in death by his son, Keith, in 1977. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, of the home; and daughter, Carol (Marion) Burke, all of Tucson, and daughter- in-law, Ada Williams of Tulsa, OK. He has five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Vern (Oma) Allmendinger of Menifee, CA; and sisters, Vivian Allmendinger and Violet (Herbert) Esgar of Colorado Springs, CO. Special family members are the widows of his brothers, Gerald, Mary Allmendinger of Wiley, CO and Victor, Lucille Allmendinger of Menifee, CA as well as several nieces and nephews. Rupert and Ruth were married 62 years. During that time, Rupert enjoyed varied occupations ranging from manufacturing tires during World War II at Firestone Tire Co. in Los Angeles, CA, to farming three different properties near Wiley, CO, managing a Conoco farm-delivery service out of Lamar, CO, and maintenance at El Monte Public Schools in El Monte, CA from where he retired in 1971. Retirement years since that time have been Tucson. Prior to his illness, Rupert was an active member of St. James Methodist Church where he was a member of the Administrative Board, the Pastoral Committee and served many years as an usher. He volunteered for the Service Learning Program through Pima Council on Aging, and often attended Armory Park Senior Citizen’s Center where he enjoyed playing bridge. In 1987 at the age of 82, Rupert received a pin for being the oldest man who walked over 100 miles for the State Diamond Jubilee Walk. Family and many friends will remember him for his humor, honesty, kindness and love. The family requests, that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Carondelet Hospice Foundation, 1802 W. St. Mary’s Rd., Tucson, 85745-2690, in thanks for his care. Graveside Services will be Friday, 3:00 p.m. Evergreen Cemetery, with visitation at 2:00 p.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
ARNETT, Phyllis L., 83, died October 29, 1995. Survived by her husband, Vayne Arnett of Tucson; children, William (Lucia) Arnett of Tucson, Gregory Arnett of Tucson, Patricia (Tad) Miller of CA and Pamela (Mel) Horn of Tucson; sister, Mary Conklin of Tucson; brother, Jack Lyman of Sierra Vista; 11 grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Arnett was a resident of Tucson for 52 years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity in her name. Mass will be offered at 1:30 p.m. Friday, November 3 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco, with interment to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BENISCH, Ida, of Tucson, died October 31, 1995. Survived by daughter, Robyn B. Alpert of Tucson; son, Michael Benisch of Houston, TX; sister, Marilyn Slavin of NY; brother, Sol Milstein of NJ; grandchildren, Rebecca and Deborah Benisch; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Morris “Mac’ Benisch, 1982. Graveside Services, Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. Evergreen Cemetery, Congregation Anshei Israel Section, with Rabbi Arthur R. Oleisky and Cantor Ivor Lichterman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
BERRY, Martha E., 88, passed away Friday, October 27, 1995. Survived by sons, Ronald Holder and Alonzo Berry; and four grandchildren. Memorial Service Thursday, November 2 at 10:30 a.m. at North Tucson Baptist Church, 3100 N. 1st Ave.
ASHLEY, Eric, 43, of Scottsdale, died October 29, 1995. Survived by wife, Dr. Kay Ashley of Scottsdale; mother, Freda Kaufman of Tucson, brother, Art Vertlieb of Vancouver B.C., Phil Vertlieb of San Pedro, CA; sister, Bryna (Al) Zehngut of Tucson; numerous nieces and nephews. Services Tuesday (today) 1:30 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY with Rabbi Arthur R. Oleisky officiating. Interment Congregation Anshei Israel Section of Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation, Pima Chapter, 4019 N. 44th St., Phoenix, AZ 85018 or Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Arizona Chapter, 1 E. Camelback, Phoenix, AZ 85012 both in memory of Eric Ashley. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
DENNING, Merle Arthur, 88, died Saturday, October 28, 1995. Survived by wife, Emma Denning; daughters, Jane (William) Porter, Tucson and Ellen (James) Fisher, Patagonia, AZ; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Merle was a member of Adobe Lodge #41 F. and A.M. Also Sabbar Shrine Scottish Rite and the Demolay. Was acting director of Boys State from 1950-1990, news editor of Arizona Industrial Arts Education Association. Taught architecture at Tucson High for 26 years. Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving from 1931-1934. Member of Catalina United Methodist Church. Friends may call Wednesday, November 1, 1995 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday November 2, 1995 at Catalina United Methodist Church 2700 E. Speedway. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Burn Center, 450 S. Tucson Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719
ANDERSON, Patricia A., 67, died October 26, 1995. She is survived by her husband, John; son, Douglas of Orange City, IA; daughter, Elizabeth Straughan of Carson City, NV; granddaughters, Jacqueline and Megan Straughan of Carson City. Pat was a teacher, an office manager, and a homemaker. She was a leader in the League of Women Voters, Church Women United, and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Memorial Service will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, October 31, 1995, at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Barbara Smith officiating. Family suggests that donations be made to the Presbyterian Women of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church or to the Scleroderma Federation, Peabody Office, 1 Newbury St., Peabody, MA 01960. Arrangements through ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave.at Magee.
ATKINSON, Louise Maybeno, born June 30, 1905 Algiers, LA, died October 28, 1995 in Tucson. Moved from New Orleans, LA to Tucson in 1945. Survived by daughter, Marylyn Hook and son-in-law Richard Hook of Tucson; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Audrey Maybeno of Long Beach, CA; grandchildren, Vivian Young (Rudy) Castillo of Tucson and Gregory Young of Phoenix; four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She graduated from Charity School of Nursing with the Honor Pin of which she was proud. Then graduated from Louisiana State University. She received recognition for service from the American National Red Cross for service duty WWII. She nursed for 40 years in New Orleans then Tucson. Ending her career with the Tucson Visiting Nurses. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Peter and Paul Church, Student Fund, 1946 E. Lee St. Rosary at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, Monday, October 30, at 7:00 p.m. Mass at St. Peter and Paul Church Tuesday, October 31, at 9:00 a.m. Interment Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111) Monday 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
DEIBEL, Ruth J., 84, of Tucson, died Thursday, October 26, 1995. Survived by sons, William E. Deibel (Joyce) and C. Louis Deibel (Donna); four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Member of the Daughters of the Nile and Merry Music Makers. Service arrangements to be announced by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
ALBRECHT, Deloris J., 62, of Tucson, died October 26, 1995. Survived by husband, Wilbur G.; sons, Michael, David, Paul, Steven; six grandchildren; and sister Beverly Sherwood. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave.at Magee from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 30 with a Rosary being said at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Tuesday, October 31, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery.
FISCHER, Roberta M., 74 years old, died Friday, October 20, 1995 in Tucson. Survived by husband, Alvin E. Fischer Sr. of Tucson, three sons; Alvin Fischer Jr. of New Port Beach, CA, Wayne Fischer of Tucson; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Memorial Services for Mrs. Fischer will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 28, 1995 at Wolfrey Peace Chapel, 5225 E. Speedway. Inurnment will be at All Faiths Memorial Park.
George Robert Bassett 65, of Tucson, died Monday, October 23, 1995. Survived by his wife, Joyce; daughters, Tammy Bassett, Cynthia (Oscar) Campas; granddaughters, Samantha Campas, Serena Campas, all of Tucson; sister, Dorothy (Charles) Hall of TX. Mr. Bassett retired in 1968 from the US Air Force as a Technical Sergeant after 20 years of service. After his retirement from the service, he was employed by Duval Copper Mine and Tucson Medical Center Dept. of Environmental Services. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 28, 1995 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 5325 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ 85712.
EDWARDS, Ruth A., 83, of Tucson, passed away October 22, 1995. Survived by son, Roland L. Edwards Sr. (Tucson), Earnestine Lee (Tucson); grandchildren, Delisia Wilkes, Roland Edwards Jr., Tene Edwards, Haleem J. Edwards, all of Tucson; and host of nieces and nephews. Memorial Service October 27, 1995 at Trinity Temple CME Church, 1025 E. 30th St. with Rev. Barnett officiating.
