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ARIZONA REPUBLIC OBITUARIES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2005 B11 H. Hagedorn, plant-food wizard By Douglas Martin The gardening business is tomato was conditional on New York Times estimated to exceed $35 bil- the use of a certain plant lion in annual sales, and Mir- food. Horace Hagedorn, who ap- acle-Gro's share of the home Hagedorn, a multimillionplied Madison Avenue wizard- fertilizer market is esti- aire, drove a Gremlin for vry to the new plant food his mated to be about 85 per- many years and said he owned wife named Miracle-Gro and cent. three suits and two pairs of sold it to just about every post- Hagedorn orchestrated the shoes. war suburbanite who yearned growth of his product like the He gave tens of millions 1 to for a green thumb, died Mon- marketing genius he was.

He children's charities and got day at his home in Sands Point, hired a Norman Rockwell col- special attention when he N.Y. He was 89. league to paint homey adver- adopted 50 poor Brooklyn The cause was pulmonary tisements, and the actor schoolchildren with the goal of fibrosis, his son James said. James Whitmore, whose sending them to college. Miracle-Gro, which pro- gnarled face suggested a About 85 percent are going duced the world's biggest cab- trustworthy farmer, for tele- to college, and Hagedorn rebage, cantaloupe and dahlia, vision commercials.

cently offered a sixth-grade became a familiar a sight in The $100,000 prize he of- class in Columbus, Ohio, the "the American back yard. fered for a world record-size same deal. Sherri Marie Nierman, beloved member of the theater community and respected stage manager was from us suddenly on January 29 in a fatal car accident. Sherri was born July 1975 Co in Fort Collins, to Ross and Emmalou Nierman. She was ried engaged to terpechapin of Westerville, OH.

She is survived by her parents, brothers Bruce and Brian, and sisterin-laws Leanne and Jennifer. She devoted christiate, loving faithful and a cherished friend. Sherri graduated from Chandler High School in 1993 and attended Chapman University and Otterbein College. She graduated with a BA in Performing Arts with emphasis in Stage Management in 1997. She was a member of the Actor's Equity Association and a life-time member of the National Thespian Society.

She stage managed plays theaters in Arizona, California, Colorado, Washington, and Ohio. Friends and colleagues are welcome to attend a visitation Friday, February 4, 6-9pm at the Carr-Tenney Mortuary, Tempe, AZ. Services will be held at Community Christian Church (DOC), 1701 S. College Tempe AZ, Saturday, February 5, at An endowment fund has been set up in Sherri's name at Community Christian Church. Steven Thomas Nigro, 35, Glendale, Arizona, passed away January 29, 2005.

Visitation 5-8 p.m., Friday, February 4, 2005 at Greenwood Memory Dignity Lawn Chapel, 719 N. 27th Phoenix, Arizona. Services 1 p.m., Saturday, February 5, 2005 at Greenwood Memory Lawn Chapel. Josefina Ortega, 86, born in Onterio, California, resident of Arizona since California, resident 1956. Passes on Survived by husband sons Manuel daughters Ester, Vera.

Grandchildren grandchildren 14. held on Wednesday 'at St. Catherine Central 'AM. Interment will cis Cemetery. 'South Mountain 9512.

Verla A. Pooler, passed away on with her family side. Born Verla A. on August 12, Atkinson, NE, she daughter of Albert She was raised in with her three ter. On May 13, Dale I.

Pooler. eled across the Dale built electrical this marriage four born, Dale Dennis. Verla is a tron of the Order Verla and her in 1964 from was preceded in rents, her siblings, son Larry, and Patricia, two and lone, and Curt and Miranda. by her son, Dale ton, MT, her son, Glendale, AZ and Janet of La Habra, ing are 15 Valley residents Kyle (Katie), 29 and 1 great great Waymark Gardens vives her, the where she resided the past 20 years. Thursday, February P.M.

with a visitation to service at Chapel 7924 N. 59th Ave. will be private. In family requests Hospice of the Valley, Phoenix, AZ Bill A. Porter, died day January 29, 2005, heart attack.

He was born June 2, 1935 in Chickasha, Oklahoma the son of Austin F. and Vella Mae (Farris) Porter. Bill was 69 years old. Bill's family moved to Globe, Arizona when he was four years old and he of Arizona since January 30, 2005. Bennie Ortega, Juarez, Albert Juarez, Carmen, Julia, and 14 and greatA Mass will be February 2, 2005 Church on 6401 S.

Phoenix, AZ at 10:00 follow at St. FranServices entrusted to Mortuary 602-304- 96, of Glendale, AZ January 30, 2005 at her Young 1908 in Dignity was the and a Lydia Young. Lake View, Iowa brothers and one sis1928 she married Together they travUnited States as power lines. To children were Patricia, Larry" and past Worthy MaEastern Star. husband moved to AZ Emmetsburg, IA.

She death by her paher husband, her her only daughter daughter-in-laws Kathy two grandchildren, is survived of HamilDennis (Gwen) of daughter-in-law, CA. Also survivgrandchildren, including Kurt (Debbie) and great-grandchildren grandchild. Her Family also surretirement home independently for Services will be 3, 2005 at 7:00 hour prior of the Chimes, Glendale. Burial lieu of flowers the contributions to 1510 E. Flower 85017.

suddenly Saturresult of a as a years old and he grew up in Globe. He was a graduate of ASU with a degree in business. He attended ASU on a baseball scholarship. Bill and Willa raised their family in Yuma, Arizona, where Bill was active in Rotary and the Elks. He moved to Phoenix in 1979 and to Prescott Country Club in 1995.

He had a very successful career in the title industry over 25 years with Title and retiring from Security Title. Bill was a member of the American Land Title Association. He enjoyed baseball, golfing and swimming. Bill was very proud of his family. Bill is survived by Willa his loving wife of 35 years; daughters Cydnee (David) Bradford and Cori (Edward) Tuffy all of Tucson, his sons Mike (Cindy) Keck of Yuma and Brett Frazer of Phoenix.

And 7 grandchildren. His mother Vella of Prescott Valley, brother Jay (Sherry) of Prescott Valley, and sisters L'aJuanna Rayes of Tucson and Pat Kehlenbeck of Prescott Valley, also survive Bill. A Celebration of Bill's Life will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, 3, 2005 at the Arizona Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel corner of Navajo and Valley Prescott Valley, Arizona. Please visit www.ruffnerwakelin.com to view a tribute Bill and to sign the guest OTHER DEATHS mentary about the only all-Jewish fighting unit during World War II, died Jan. 20.

He was 68. Bill Olin died of complications related to amyloidShadel osis, a rare disease that damages major organs. First host of 'Face the Nation' Olin made numerous films and documentaries during his 40-year career, but he was best RENTON, Wash. Bill Shadel, who cov- known for In Our Own The Hidden ered for Radio World War Hands: Story D-Day CBS during the Jewish in World War II, which folII and was the first host of Face the Nation, of Brigade lowed a British army unit created in 1944 and died Saturday of undisclosed causes. He was 96.

composed of Jews from Palestine. Shadel, who worked with Edward R. Murrow, Walter Cronkite, Eric Sevareid and Howard K. Varvara Yushchenko Smith at CBS, also moderated the third presiMother of new Ukrainian president dential debate between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy in 1960.

KIEV, Ukraine Varvara Yushchenko, mother of newly elected Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko, died Monday. She Chuck Olin was 86. Varvara Yushchenko died after "a long and serious illness" in a hospital in the capital Kiev, Award-winning filmmaker MILL VALLEY, Calif. Chuck Olin, an award- where she spent the past few months, said a winning filmmaker known for his 1998 docu- statement from the president's press office. Donna C.

Price (Molly), age 55, died January 28, 2005 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born March 26, 1949 in Des Moines, Iowa to Donald and Ruth McGhee. Donna worked as a Judicial Administrative Assistant for Yavapai County Superior Court. She was a Choir Director and played the organ for St. Germaine Catholic Church in Prescott Valley.

Donna enjoyed her flowers and gardening, fishing, camping and the outdoors, knitting and candle making. Donna loved her animals, she was a big Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers football fan. Most of all Donna was a devoted wife and mother. Donna is survived by her husband, Fred Price; daughters, Jessica Cooper and Laura Hanson, step-daughter, Jennifer Nale; step-sons, Thomas, James and Frederick Price; mother, Ruth McGhee; brothers, Daniel and Mike McGhee; and 11 grandchildren. A commemoration Mass in honor of Donna will be held at 10:00 AM Friday February 4, 2005 at St.

Germaine Catholic Church in Prescott Valley with Father john Shetler officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions in Donna's name the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation www. www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org. Robert H. Radke, age 81, passed away in Phoenix, January 30, 2005.

Graveside services will be held at 9:30 AM, Friday, February 4th at the Na- Dignity tional Memorial Ceme- tery, followed by a memorial service at All Saints Lutheran Church, 15649 N. 7th St. at 10:30 AM. Contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 E. 33rd New York, N.Y.

10016. Arrangements entrusted to Shadow Mountain Mortuary. Ronald Eugene Rahe, 55, of Glendale, az, passed away January 20, 2005. He served in teh U.S. Army.

services at Best Funeral Services Chapel, 9380 W. Peorai Ave, Peoria, AZ, February 5, 2050 11am. Agnes G. Rains, 82, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away January 29, 2005. Visitation February 4, 2005 Simes Mortuaries Coolidge Chapel, Service February 4, 2005 9am, Simes Mortuaries Coolidge Chapel.

Dirce Redivo, 88 of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away January 28, 2005. Born in Italy on August 6, 1916, beloved wife of Aldo Redivo and devoted mother of Delice Serritella (Joe) of Chicago and Ron Redivo (Caren) of Scottsdale. She was a wonderful Grandmother and Nonny to Jacqueline, Anthony, Cathey, Bill, Marri-Beth, Dan, Tim and Michael and Great-grandmother to Danielle, Jessica, Nick, Alex, Marco, Amelie and Kayla. Married for 73 years to Aldo they moved to Arizona in 1969. Dirce was an active member in the Scottsdale Boys and Girls Club working in the Thrift Shop for 20 years.

She was honored by the Rotary Club of Scottsdale for her years of volunteer services. Memorial Services will be held Friday, February 4 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Scottsdale. In fieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Hospice of the Valley, 5111 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 280, Scottsdale, AZ 85250. Arrangements by Messinger Indian School Mortuary, Scottsdale.

Gilberto Rodriguez, 75, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away January 28, 02005. Mr. Rodriguez served in the U.S. Army; 82nd Airborne. Visitation will be held from PM, Thursday, February 3, 2005 at Mortensen Kings Funeral Center.

Services Dignity will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, February 4, 2005 at St. Catherine of Sienna Church. Lt. Col. Morris Jerome Schur, U.S.A.F., 64, of Surprise, AZ passed away January 21, 2005.

Private graveside services were held at the Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Menke Funeral Home handled arrangements. Mary L. Shelton, Age 94, passed away January 30, 2005 in Phoenix. She was a resident at Regal Assisted Living.

She was preceded in death by Dignity her husband J. Shelton and son Kenneth. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by children Jim Shelton, Romayne Siebert, Kay Smith, and William Shelton, 14 grandchildren, several great and great great grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, February 3, 2005 from 11 A.M.

to P.M. with Funeral Service to follow at 1 P.M. at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary 7924 N. 59 Ave. Glendale.

Mesa, AZ Interment will be at Resthaven Park Cemetery Glendale, Arizona. Howard Grant Shives, AZ passed away Howard was born on October 27, 1919 in Gosport, lowa to Johnathan and Prudence (Perry) Shives. In 1942 he entered the army and was honorably discharged in 1945 as a PFC at Camp Grant, Illinois. He married 85 of Prescott, January 31, 2005. Elsi Myrtle Wickman on March 7, 1945 in Seattle Washington.

They raised a family on their farm in Bothell, Washington. Howard was employed the Shopping News in Seattle Washington for 27 years as a newspaper pressman. After moving to Phoenix in 1975 he was employed at the Mesa Tribune and he retired from the Arizona Republic also as a pressman in 1981. After retiring they made their final home in Prescott. His warm personality, conversation and humor will be missed by all who knew him.

He was a loving and devoted husband, father of 3, grandfather of 5, and a great-grandfather of 4. He was predeceased by his wife Elsi of 55 years. He is survived by his three children, Ronald D. Shives of Phoenix, Dennis R. Shives of Burbank, Washington and Sharon K.

Dahl of Granite Falls, Washington and a brother Ted Shives of Bethany, Oklahoma. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 4, 2005 at 10:00 A. M. at Heritage Memory Mortuary, 131 Grove Ave, Prescott, AZ. Donations can be made in Howard's name to the American Cancer Association.

Services were entrusted to Heritage Memory Mortuary, 131 Grove Prescott, AZ. Kerwin D. Smith, 47, of Fort McDowell, AZ, passed away January 27, 2005. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM on Friday, February 4, 2005 to Saturday morning at the Kerwin's residence. Funeral service will be at 9:00 AM Saturday, February 5th at the McDowell Presbyterian Church, Arbor, Fort McDowell, AZ.

Arrangements by Messinger Fountain Hills Mortuary. Mervin M. Smith, 87, of Mesa, Az, passed away January 30, 2050. He served in the U.S. Army Visitation 6 to 8pm Tuesday and 2-3pm Wednesday.

Services 3pm Wednesday, February 2, 2005 Mountain View Mortuary chapel, 7900 E. Main St, Funeral Planning For information on advertising call (602) 444-8778 or fax (602) 444-2479. When you don't know what to Cactus Flower Florists 24-hour phone lines 800-922-2887 ATTENTION ALL VETERANS LIVING IN MARICOPA COUNTY SAMARITAN FUNERAL HOME is offering special discount packages for burial services. Samaritan funeral home wishes to honor all veterans and their spouses who have faithfully served their country. In addition to the discounted packages we will coordinate the arrangements with the National Memorial Cemetery or other cemetery of your choice.

Assistance is also provided for the filing of V.A. benefits. We will also order the United States Flag for the survivors and coordinate with the military or military service organizations for an honor guard. Because We believe that all veterans should be honored for their faithful service to our country because the freedoms we enjoy are not free. God bless America and it's defenders of freedom.

For services or information please feel free to call SAMARITAN FUNERAL HOME 602-716-5600 We are a family owned and operated business serving the community. Where receiving the respect and dignified services you and your family deserve will never cost you additional money. Affordable pre-paid plans available. FUNERAL CREMATION SERVICES We Invite Your Price Comparisons. LOWER PRICE GUARANTEED 602-943-7263 Maria Del Refugio Tejeda, Age went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 29, 2005.

six daughters, we Raquel, Dignity Maria survived by Amparo, Guadalupe, Maria, Josefina, Sara; four sons, Roberto, Javier, Miguel, Jorge; 42 grandchildren; 65 great grandchildren and one great greatgrandchild. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at Lundberg White Rose Chapel, 5310 W. Northern Av from P.M. with the Rosary at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, February 3, 2005 at St.

Charles Borromeo Catholic Church at 9:00 A.M. Interment will be at Resthaven Park Cemetery. George E. Travis, 86, Prescott, Arizona, passed away January 29, 2005. Celebration of Georges' Life Sunday, February 6, 2005 at 1 PM at the Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, 303 S.

Cortez Prescott. Private cremation Bradshaw Crematory, Prescott Valley. Private interment at the AZ Pioneer Home Cemetery, Prescott. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Adeline Umphfleet, 78, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away January 26, 2005.

Visitation will be Friday, February 4, 2005 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Dignity with Rosary at 6:00 P.M. at A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, AZ. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, February 5, 2005 at 9:30 A.M., at St.

Gregory's Church, 3424 North 18th Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements handled by A. L. Moore Grimshaw Mortuary. Donald Wayne Urton, 66, of Sun City, passed away January 31, 2005.

He was born in Trenton, Missouri, April 3, 1938. Don came to Arizona in 1957 with his Family. He was the owner of Don Urton's Auto Service for 30 years. Mr. Urton is survived by his wife Louise of 10 years, his son, Jim Urton, daughter Linda Milner and husband John, his mother Elizabeth, sisters Pat, and Vivian, two granddaughters, Carrie and Sara, and three great-grandchildren, Tristan, Morgan, and Andre.

He is preceded in death by his 1st wife of 37 years Carolyn, his father Alfred and sister Betty. Services will be Friday, February 4, 2005 at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern Ave. at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 East Flower Phx, AZ 85014.

Jessie Vezie, age 87, of Laveen, Arizona, passed away January 31, 2005. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. at East Resthaven Park Cemetery, 4310 E. Southern Avenue, Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, Inc.

Rob Wainwright, long time respectjazz drummer in the Valley since the 1960s, passed away in his home on Jan. 30, 2005. He is survived by his lov- Dignity ing companion Peggy Shively; his daughter Nica Brown, her husband Tony and two beloved grandchildren Michael and Rachel; his son, R. Trey Wainwright Ill and his wife May; his sister Jan Valead, niece Shari Scott; and his Aunt Muriel Wilkinson. His passion for jazz was displayed in the 1000's of gigs he played throughout the years and the respect he engendered from his fellow musicians.

In the last sixteen years, also in the field of high- end audio and video equipment sales where he developed a reputation for both honesty and excellent product knowledge. Services for Rob will take place at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary, located at 719 N. 27th Ave in Phoenix, Friday, February 4, 2005 at 12:00 noon with reception to follow. Gifts in memory of Rob Wainwright can be made to: The American Cancer Society 1-800- ACS-2345 Billie W. Warren, age 66, of Phoenix, Az.

Passed away January 28, 2005. Born July 17, 1938. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force. Funeral Services will be held February 2, 2005 at 10:30 A.M.

at Lundberg White Rose Mortuary. Interment Dignity to follow the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona at 12:30 PM. Arrangements handled by Lundberg Mortuary White Rose Chapel. Vernon W. Watkins, age 88, of Mesa, AZ.

Passed away January 31, 2005. He served in the Army Air Corp. WWII. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 3, 2005 from 1:00 2:00 P.M. at Carr Tenney Mortuary, 2621 S.

Rural Tempe, AZ. with services to follow at 2:00 P.M. Arrangements entrusted to Carr Tenney Mortuary. Bertha Marion Watts, 79, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away January 30, 2005. Visitation will be held at 11:30 on Saturday, February 5, 2005 at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N.

Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201. Service will follow at 12:30 AM. The Arizona Funeral Directors Association FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN We invite you to contribute to our Foundation. Caring funeral directors, in conjunction with Arizona schools school nurses, identify children with specific needs and provide funds to assist these children. www.azfda.org Ruth Margaret Fleishman Weszely was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 6, 1925.

She passed away in Peoria, Arizona, on August 21, 2004. Ruth converted to Catholicism at an early age. She joined the Sisters of St. Joseph of La Grange, Illinois, as a teenager. She left the convent before making her final vows.

Ruth met Frank Weszely, who was serving in the World War Il military, on a double blind date with another couple. She and Frank fell in love and were married only two weeks later. They were married close to 50 years at the time of Frank's death in 1993. Ruth and Frank moved to Arizona in 1952. Soon thereafter, Ruth began work as a housekeeper, cook and administrative assistant, to Fr.

Thomas Lambert. Ruth helped Fr. Tom serve and start several parishes in the Diocese of Tucson (until 1969) and the Diocese of Phoenix (after 1969), including St. Maria Goretti (Scottsdale) and Our Lady of Joy (Carefree). When Fr.

Tom became the Purchasing Director for the Diocese of Phoenix, Ruth went to work at the Chancery for him. When the Diocese decided to outsource purchasing, Ruth and Fr. Tom started Parish Purchasing Services, which served parishes, priests and religious in Arizona, other parts of the United States and in other countries. Ruth continued these services from Fr. Tom's death until her demise in August 2004.

Ruth was active in Business and Professional Women for many years. She was the President of the Capitol Club of BPWAZ at the time of her death. Ruth loved her three cats, who kept her company. Ruth is survived by her niece, Sheila George (Washington); sister, Mary Edith Calhoun (Washington); brother, Leo Fleishman (Arizona); members of her husband's family in Illinois; and nieces and nephews; grandnieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews throughout the United States. She will be missed by many priests who called upon her for good company and jokes, as well as altar clothes, books, chairs and other necessary items for their parishes or communities.

She was a wonderful addition to our lives in so many ways. Our hope, which springs eternal, is to hear again her laughter. Geraldine R. S. Young, 70 of Laveen, AZ passed away on January 26, 2005.

She was born October 8, 1934 in Laveen, AZ. She was a homemaker and a cook. She is survived by son, Philbert Soroquisara; daughter, Rowena Nelson; son, Wayne Nelson, 2 sisters; 6 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Feb 2, 5:00 p.m., District 7 Service Center, Laveen, Az. Traditional cremation will take place on Thursday, Feb 3, 2005 at 4:00 a.m., Pee-posh Cemetery, Laveen, AZ.

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