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FITZGERALD, Sheila M., 68, passed away, October 23, 1995 in Tucson. She is survived by one son, Thomas; four daughters, Susan, Eileen, Catherine and Margaret; five grandchildren, Benjamin, Ayla, Jeremy, Dylan and Justin; one sister, Elizabeth; mother to many and friend to all. Memorial service will be October 27, 1995 at 5:30 p.m. at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway. She carries with her the love of all those who were touched by her. Family suggest that Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Tucson, 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd., Tucson, AZ. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
GLAESSER, Eric, 27, of Tucson, died October 23, 1995. Survived by parents, Ewald and Darlene Glaesser; brother, Kurt Glaesser; grandmothers, Flora Glaesser and Stephanie Zabik. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday at Our Mother of Sorrows Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd. Burial will follow in East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Memorial Giving Program, Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd., Tucson, AZ 85710.
CASTANO, Oscar Soto 62, died October 18, 1995. Father of Janice Rohrer and Richard Castano; grandfather of Douglas and Kevin; two sisters also survive. Memorial service 10:00 a.m., Friday October 27, 1995 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott, with Father Mike Martinez officiating.
Chick, Pansy Maru Milton born in Marion, MI. Survivors, son, Keith Milton and wife, Lorraine of Cadillac, MI; daughters, Louanne and husband, Louie Long of Citrus Springs, FL, Marilyn and Dr. James Snider of Fort Gratiot, MI, Margaret Shoen of Belding, MI, Jean Little of Tucson; 23 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild. Preceded in death by husbands, Harry Milton and Thomas Myrl Chick and daughter, Nancy Ann Powell. Was active in American Legion Auxiliary, Post #0094, Cadillac, MI and Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. Marion, MI. Memorial service to be held in Marion, MI at S.D.A. Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Sonora Desert Hospital % Hospice Family Care Center, 1920 W. Rudasill Rd. She enjoyed travel and reading. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111).
DIEDRICH, James J., 73, died October 24, 1995. Husband of Dorothy Diedrich of Tucson; father of Robert J. (Linda) Diedrich of Tucson and Brian (Brenda) Diedrich of Springerville; grandfather of Miss Nicole, Miss Alex and James Diedrich. Memorial service 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 26, 1995 at St. Pius X Catholic Church 7651 E. Pima with Father Harry Ledwith officiating. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
HOLT, Linda Merle Hamilton, of Tucson, went to be with her Lord and mother on October 22, 1995. Survivors include daughters, Diane, Joann Bandy (Max); sisters, Kathleen Johnson (Burt McMillian), Clara Everingham (Marv); brothers, Glenn Hamilton (Gloria), Wayne Hamilton (Lexy); many loving nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. Merle was a retired librarian and a dedicated christine active in her church. Memorial Service will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 26, 1995 with Pastor Jeff Love officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Alive Christina Fellowship, 3655 N. Flowing Wells, Suite C, Tucson, AZ 85705. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
JACKSON, Ronald Edward, 48, of Tucson, died October 22, 1995. He was born on December 31, 1946. Beloved husband of Linda nee Szerszen; fond father of Christopher; and the late Theresea; beloved son of Alvin and Rita, nee Brown of Lincoln, IL formerly of Chicago; fond brother of Lucille Sparks, of Penfield, IL, Mary Sutton of Tucson and Christine Sandoval of Tucson. Don of River Grove, IL, John and Tim of Lincoln, IL and the late Norman of Chicago, IL. Mr. Jackson was in the army for 11 years and was a Vietnam War Veteran. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal (3rd award), Vietnam Service Medal with The Bronze Service Star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, Army Commendation Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. On Wednesday, October 25, 1995 and from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, at HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd. Funeral services will be at Central Church of the Nazarene, 404 S. Columbus at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Mark Harmon officiating. Burial will follow on Friday, October 27, 1995 at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso, TX. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Central Church of the Nazarene Youth Center, 404 S. Columbus Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85711. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
MILLER, Matthew F., 24 years old died Friday October 20, 1995 in Tucson. Survived by his wife, Monikaya Miller of Tucson; son, Stevan Miller of Tucson; sister-in-law, Lisa L. (Jeff) Bills of Tucson; two brothers, Andy Miller of Tucson, Mark Miller of Morepark, CA; three sisters, Jean Marie Bills of MA, Sue Bartlett of Turner Falls, MA and Kathryn Miller of Lynchburg, VA; parents, Fred and Pat Miller of Tucson; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rudy C. Romero and Diana Romero of Tucson. Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, October 26, 1995 at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway. Memorial Mass will be said at 11:00 a.m., Saturday October 28, 1995 at St. Frances Cabrini Church 3201 E. Presidio Rd.
NOWKA, Irene R. Bliss, born October 23, 1903 in Litchfield, OH and was a resident of Tucson between 1944 and 1972. She passed away on October 17, 1995. Irene was preceded in death by her husband Lamont O. Bliss and survived by her second husband E.R. Nowka of Albuquerque, NM; her son, Charles Bliss and wife June of Farmington, NM; two sisters, Gladys Zacharias of Jackson, CA, and Helen Brown of Ojai, CA; five grandchildren, C. Bradford Bliss and Kathleen Triplett and three by marriage; and eight grandchildren. Irene was a member of the First Congregational Church of Tucson and she and her previous husband Monte, founded and operated Frontier Village Drug until 1968. She then moved to Albuquerque, NM. Graveside Services were held October 23, 1995 in Albuquerque. Irene will be missed by her family and friends.
OCHOA, Nicolas (Nick) P., 16, of Tucson, died October 21, 1995. Student at Flowing Wells High School and soccer enthusiast. Son of Michael P. and Ana M. Ochoa; brother of Sean J., Michael C., David A., Adriana M., and Michelle A. Ochoa, all of Tucson; grandson of Michael and Patricia Ochoa and Rudy and Ann Grijalva, all of Tucson; great grandson of Ann Paredez of San Diego, CA; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Scripture Service Thursday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church with Visitation to follow. Funeral Mass will be Friday October 27 at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church (North 1st Ave and Fort Lowell). Burial to follow in Holy Hope Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111).
PARSONS, Riemann R., 93, died Monday, October 23, 1995. Survived by sister, Marie R. Nugent of PA. No services to be held. Burial will be in Arlington national Cemetery. Family request donations be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
SCHIPULL, Walter L., was born June 7, 1903 on a farm in Wright County, IA to Charles and Sadie Schipull. There he grew up with four brothers and three sisters, graduating from Renwick High School in 1920. Walter attended Iowa State University where he received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Forestry in 1927. Upon graduating Walter was employed by the U.S. Forest Service as a Forest Ranger, and the supervisor and Regional Inspector. His work took him to National Forests throughout the United States. Walter interrupted his career in 1942 to join the armed services during World War II. That same year he married Mary Elizabeth Gearhart of Hopkinton, IA. He served four years as a major, in the Air Corps in Douglas, AZ, and in the Corps of Engineers with tours of duty to the Philippines and the Southwest Pacific. After the war Walter returned to the Forest Service and was transferred to the Washington, D.C. office as Assistant director of Watershed Management. From this base his field work covered erosion control, land rehabilitation and national resource management on national forests and grass lands under jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Walter retired in 1965 after 34 years of service. In 1971 he and his wife left the Washington area and moved to Tucson, AZ. He was an active member of Catalina United Methodist Church and remained involved in service and outreach for the church and the greater Tucson community. He died Sunday, October 22, 1995 at his home in Tucson. Walter is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth; daughter Susan Calhoun and grandson Bert Calhoun; nieces and nephews; and a host of loving friends. Memorial services will be conducted Friday, October 27, 1995 at 1:30 p.m. Catalina United Methodist Church with Reverend Ravin Gaston officiating. Remembrances to Catalina United Methodist Church or charity of your choice. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
GREENBLAT, Bette Ruth, 65, passed unto the Lord while sleeping at home in San Diego, CA on October 8, 1995. Formerly Bette Ruth Gray of Tucson, this kind and lively spirit is survived in San Diego by Dan and Patti Greenblat (son and daughter-in-law); granddaughter, Stacy; grandson, Steven; Bette’s sister, Margie Strong; and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebratory wake at her home took place October 14th. Her husband, Manuel Greenblat, also of Tucson, pre-deceased her on November 26, 1985. Both grew up in Tucson and were graduates of Tucson High School, Class of 1948. She is survived by her sister, Mary Neilson (Cornville, AZ) and many loving members of the Munguia family. In Memoira donations to the “Friends of the San Diego Public Library’ (820 E. St., San Diego, CA 92101) are most encouraged.
KILLAM, Richard Lee, 43, of Sahuarita, AZ born February 14, 1952, went to be with Spirit October 24, 1995. He is survived by his wife, Judy; his daughter, Jennie Trostle; son-in-law, Harry Trostle; son, John Killam. He is also survived by his father, Myron Killam; mother, Carol Killam; sister, Deborah; brothers, David and William Killam; seven grandchildren; many relatives and friends. Memorial services to be held Friday, October 27 at 4:00 p.m. at Southwest Bible Baptist Church, 2861 W. Pelston (corner of Cardinal and Pelston), Tucson.
KIRK, Kenneth H., 72, of Tucson, passed away October, 24, 1995. Survived by his wife, Nancy Kirk of Tucson; children, William R. (Susan) Kirk of Tucson, Rick L. (Michele) Kirk of White Rock, NM, Linda House of Billings, MT, and Scott E. (Molly) Kirk of Butte, MT; brother, Donald Kirk of Santa Rosa, CA; grandchildren, Bill, Jason, Jamie, and Christie Kirk of Tucson, Alexandra Kirk of Albuquerque, NM, and Sean House of Burlingham, CA; five brothers and sisters-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends. Memorial service October 27, 1995 at 3:00 p.m. at Dove of Peace Lutheran Church, 665 W. Roller Coaster Rd., Rev. J. Wendell Clutz officiating.
LAUVER, H. Jackson “Jack’, died October 24, 1995, born, May 23, 1925 in Birmingham, MI. Husband of Nancy Dennes Lauver; father of Lynn (Richard) Baumeister, Lorraine Graham, Nancy (Burt) Mathers; brother, Robert (Edith) Lauver and six grandchildren. Preceded in death by brother, Andrew Lauver. Jack was an avid jazz enthusiast and devoted fan of U of A Wildcat sports of any kind. During the 60's he was a partner in Kalt and Lauver Advertising and a member of the U of A Alumni Assoc., Ad Club, Rotary Press Club and member of the Tucson Rodeo Committee. He was later employed by the University of AZ in Scholarships and Financial Aid Dept. He remained an active member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and served as Treasure for many years. Private Services to be held Saturday, October 28. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
LINHARDT, Roger John, 50, of Tucson, died 24, October 1995. Employed by American Airlines for 27 years, and was Union Chairman of T.W.U., Local 502, AFL-Cio. Survived by beloved wife, Micheline (Cazayoux); son, MacGregor D. Magruder II; daughter, Tyler L. Magruder; sister, Carol (Linhardt) Mooar of Denver, CO. Memorial Services will be held Friday, 27, October 11:00 a.m. at St. Philip’s in the Foothills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. In lieu of flowers, family suggest donations in his memory to the Salvation Army or the American Heart Association.
LoBOSCO, Lucy, 88, died October 25, 1995. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
MADRIL, Eduardo F. Sr. (Chito), age 37, continued on his journey onto the Great Sacred Circle of Life, October 21, 1995. Family includes wife, Maria Cecilia; son, Eduardo Jr.; daughter, Amy; son, Frank; parents, Gregorio and Maxine Madril, Sr.; brothers, Vernon (Lydia), Gregorio Jr. (Sharon), Juan (Erlinda), Martin, Jerry and Roy; sisters, Jean (Eddie), Yolanda, Cecilia. Also survived by two grandsons and many nephews and nieces. Services at Cristo Rey Church beginning at 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 27. Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. An all night vigil will be held, celebrating his life. Mass will be given at 9:00 a.m. Saturday at Cristo Rey. Fr. Raphael Toner and Fr. Dan McLaughlin officiating. Interment will be at Monte Calvario Cemetery at Pascua Yaqui Pueblo.
O’CONNELL, Daniel Myles, of Tucson at age 63 on October 19, 1995, died suddenly of heart failure. The former producer of CBS’s “AT RANDOM’, Dan also worked for CARE in India and Egypt. A graduate of the University of Illinois with a Master’s degree from the University of Chicago, he also studied at Thunderbird College (American Institute for Foreign Trade) in Phoenix. Loving brother of Virginia (Tom), Edward (Rita), James (Joan), George (Mary Clare) and the late Dr. John (Mary Ann), Maurita Barnas and Phillip (Elizabeth Ann). Memorial Mass will be said at 11:00 on Friday, October 27th at St. Cletus Church, LaGrange, IL.
ROGERS, Irma “Nan’, 81, of Tucson, died October 24, 1995. Survivors include husband, Carl F.; sister, Amy Bell; brother, Arthur Rizor, both of Columbus, OH; two adopted families, Ross Earl Family of Paradise, AZ and the Richard Bannic family of Colorado Springs; several loving nieces, nephews and friends. She was a member of Catalina United Methodist Church Sanctuary Choir and Homebuilders Sunday School class. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 26. Memorial service will be at Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway, 9:30 a.m. Friday, October 27, 1995 with Rev. John Ierley officiating. Burial will follow at East Lawn. Memorial donations may be made to Catalina United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
