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Obituaries submitted to the Republic may be published or distributed in print, electronic or other forms. ANDERSON, Lucille M. BIRDCREEK, Jimmie BRIGGS, Marjorie BRITTAIN, Mildred June BROWN, Gladys M. CORNELL, Merry Edith CROWELL, Harold DEXTER, Laura ELMER, Mildred ELSON, Clarence Clifford FRANCISCO, Pina GASTON, Doris Clark GINTER, Elnora GORDON, Robert James GORDON, Thomas M. HOLLINGER, Elaine E.

HULOCK, Alan J. JOLLEY, George B. JONES, Clemy KENNEDY, Cline F. KOTSUR, Leonard S. KRENTZ.

Adam Walter MELCZER, Michael Bartholomew MERINO, Ruben MORTENSEN, Florence Marie Calember MUNOZ, Raul MUSE, Robert Earl NEUSCHELER, Betty S. OSTEEN, Billy James PERRY, Leonard J. PIACENZA, Mario REDDICK, Nick RHYAN, Eunice SARTOR, Albert H. SCANLON, Betty J. SCHMIDT, Charles M.

SCHRADE, Sheree SCHROEDER, Lulu May TWEEDY, Milton Elmer. WEBER, Roy L. WELCH, Steven Bryan ZAMBO, Mary Irma Lucille M. Anderson, 93, born March 21, 1908 in Aitkin, Minnesota, the daughter of John J. and Lucy (Wakefield) Ryan, passed away July 4, 2001 in Peoria, Arizona.

Mrs. Anderson is survived by her son, Gary Webester, of California, and grandchildren. Webester, of California, and grandchildren. Private Services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home.

Jimmie Birdcreek, of Phoenix AZ, began his journey on July 4, 2001 after a lengthy illness. He leaves behind his wife, Isabel Zuni-Birdcreek, and 2 grandchildren Aaron and Marissa all of Phoenix, and a brother Wallace Birdcreek of Weleetka, OK. Jimmie was born May 29, 1928 in Weleetka, OK. Jimmie was a Korean veteran and a retired employee of Phoenix Indian Medical Center. Visitation will be held at Green Acres Mortuary on July 7, 2001 at 12:00 (noon) 2pm.

Cryptside services will be held July 8, 2001 at 9am at Green Acres Memorial Gardens, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, Arizona. Jimmie's family would like to thank the staff of the Phoenix Indian Medical Center for the care and support that they gave to him, especially the help of his son-in-law, Thomas Manner. He will be missed greatly by freinds and family. VALLEY STATE OBITUARIES Doris Clark Gaston, 81, of Peoria, certified Opthalmic Technician, widow of Rev, Jack Douglas Gaston, died July 5, 2001, Memorial services will 4PM, Saturday, July 7, 2001 at Hansen Chapel, 8314 N.

7th Phoenix, AZ 85020. Contributions to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2345 E. Thomas AZ. 85016. Elnora Ginter, 86, of Phx Az, passed away June 29, 2001.

Memorial services 10AM Wed 7-11-2001 Phx Mem Mort. 200 W. Beardsley Robert James Gordon, 75, Sun Lakes Arizona, passed away July 5, 2001. Visitation: 6-8 PM, Tuesday, at Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Chandler, AZ.

Services: 10 AM, Wednesday, at the Mortuary, Bueler Mortuary Chan- Thomas M. Gordon, 53, attorney, passed away July 5, 2001. He was born April 25, 1948 in Newton, MA, the son of Robert Slater Gordon and lone Marcus Gordon. Tom was raised in Los Angeles, CA, and attended University High in Westwood, CA, Harvard University and graduated from University of California at Berkley and University of CaliforniaDavis Law School. Tom was a staff attorney at the Arizona Court of Appeals from 1979 to the present.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his maternal grandparents, Robert and Sadye Marcus, long-time Nogales residents, paternal grandparents Harold and Bertha Gordon of Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Hoskins, son Joseph Sumner Gordon, brother and sister-in-law, John and Harriet Gordon of London, England and their daughter, Lucy Gordon; sister and brother-in-law Barbara and David Elliott of London, England; his maternal uncle Sam Marcus (Pat) and their children Jennifer and Jordan, his maternal aunt Renee B. Marcus and her children, Edward, Kenneth and Kim Marcus, his paternal uncle Donald Gordon and his children, Katie and Ned Gordon; paternal cousin Peggy Gordon and her children Robert and Jeremy Gordon and long time friends Ian "Andy" Perl, Jim Healy and Leonard Koren and Angie Mejia and family. Tom's family included for the past year Michael Miadok, a foreign-exchange student from Slovakia. Tom will be remembered fondly by his co-workers, attorneys and judges in the workers' compensation division at the Arizona Court of Appeals.

The family wishes to thank attorney and good friend James "Jim" B. Long and his wife Emily for their friendship and assistance at this very difficult time. A memorial service will be held at Sinai Mortuary 4538 N. 16th Street, Phoenix, Az. on Monday, July 9, 2001 at 11:00 A.M.

A reception will immediately follow at Jim and Emily Long's home. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association and Jewish Family Children's Services. Elaine Hollinger, Phoenix Arizona, passed away July 2, 2001. Services: 9:30 AM, Monday, July 9, 2001, Graveside, Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery. Alan "AI" J.

Hulock, 73, of Mesa Arizona, died July 3, 2001 in Forest Lakes, AZ. He was born March 1, 1928 in Redding, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his daughter Debbie Jackson and his brother Joseph Hulock. He is survived by his wife Virginia "Ginny" Wenzlaff Hulock of 44 years. His children Ginger Westra, Alan J.

Hulock, and Sue Scruggs, brother Charles Hulock and sister Regina Merlo, and grandchildren Brad Jackson, Jacob Westra, Amanda and Jared Scruggs. He was a Army veteran in World War II and was a carpenter in the construction industry. Services will be on Monday, July 9, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at Green Acres Chapel of Light, 401 N. Hayden Scottsdale, Arizona with a visitation on Sunday, July 8, 2001 from at the mortuary.

Contributions to Red Mtn. Community Church, 6101 E. Virginia Mesa, AZ 85215. MICHAEL BARTHOLOMEW MELCZER Michael Bartholomew ther, Joseph T. Melczer, Jr.

Melczer, 26, passed away was born in Phoenix on on July 4, 2001 in Los November 13, 1912. Angeles, California after a Michael loved life and, brief battle with cancer. more importantly, he loved Michael was the devoted the people in his life, espeand loving husband of his cially his wife, Karin. surviving wife, Karin Through their loving rela(Schnobrich) Melczer. tionship, Michael and Michael was also the won- Karin touched the lives of derful son of his proud par- all of their friends and faments, Joe and Angela, ily with special lasting Melczer of Phoenix, memories.

Whether you Arizona and the beloved knew him for a short time brother of his sister, Amy or many years, those lucky Melczer of San Francisco, enough to be acquainted California. The blessings of with Michael will always Michael's life included the godfather of Tony Casciato. of Metropolitan Life remember his smile- and best of all possible relation- Insurance Company in spirit of Michael was born March friendship. ships with his father-in-law 22, 1975 in San 1997 and moved to San His smile and positive and mother-in-law, John Diego, Diego, California in 1999 approach to life will California and attended always and Kathleen Schnobrich, to continue working in the be remembered as the of Dallas, Texas, and insurance field with the hallmark of his Lookout Mountain brother-in-law, Peter insurance brokerage firm, gentlemanly character. Elementary School and Schnobrich.

Michael was Robert Driver Company. Michael will be missed, but Mountain Sky Junior High also blessed with his two Valley. In October 2000, Michael never forgotten. Michael's, School in Moon grandmothers, Maureen Michael graduated from and Karin relocated to Los spirit of love and joy will Melczer of Phoenix, College Angeles, where they remain in the hearts of his Brophy Arizona and Irene Casciato. Preparatory, enjoyed the of family and friends forever! Phoenix, of Portland, Oregon.

Arizona in 1993 and then and company where Funeral Mass will be held continued on to receive his many friends Additional surviving rela- Bachelor's from Michael furthered his at Brophy College tives include four uncles, insurance career. as a sales Preparatory Chapel at Degree Rudy Casciato, Michael Santa Clara in 1997 University where in executive with Euler-ACI, 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, Casciato, Ernie Casciato, California subsidiary of Allianz July 7, 2001 with interment and Curt Kaufman; three he met his wife, Karin, and to follow at St. Francis aunts, Patricia Kaufman, Dee was president of Sigma Cemetery. Memorial Insurance.

Casciato, and Pam Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Michael, was the descen- contributions may be Casciato; eight cousins; Michael was blessed with dant of a pioneer Arizona made in Michael's honor Kimberly, Brian, and many close, personal rela- family. His great-grandfa- to the Michael B. Melczer Daniel Kaufman; Dominic, tionships among his class- ther, Joseph T. Memorial: Fund at Tony, Vincent, Nicholas, mates and work associates.

was married in Phoenix, Brophy College and Nathan Casciato; and Michael began his career in Arizona on Arizona Preparatory, 4701 North godmother, Barbara the insurance industry with Statehood Day, February Central Avenue, Phoenix, Perkin. Michael was the the Phoenix, Arizona office 14, 1912, and his grandfa- Arizona 85012. zen THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC Marjorie Briggs, 79, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away on July 3, 2001. She was born June 24, 1922 in Canton, Illinois and was a Homemaker. She moved to Arizona in 1961 from Canton, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by son- Jerry Briggs, brothers Robert, LaVerne, Ralph Bowton and parents Clyde Zola Bowton. Survivors include: husband Raymond A. Briggs, sons Roderick M. Briggs, Sr. and Larry Briggs, brother Charles Bowton, sister Muriel Widger, grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Visitation Saturday, July 7, 2001 from p.m. with 2:00 p.m. funeral services to follow at Best Funeral Services Chapel, 9380 W. Peoria Peoria AZ. Contributions: Sacred Heart of Mary, Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 8620 N.

7th Phoenix, Arizona 85020. Mildred June Brittain, 88, born June 28, 1913 in Holstein, Nebraska, died July 4, 2001. Loving mother of Janice L. Misfeldt and son-in-law Charles E. Misfeldt; grandmother of Mrs.

Mary Elizabeth Rons, Mrs. Jennifer Mills and Charles Brian Misfeldt; and two great-grandchildren, Hailey Rons and Jacob Mills. Visitation will be held P.M., Sunday, July 8, 2001 at Whitney Murphy Arcadia Chapel, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 A.M., Monday, July 9, 2001 at St.

Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Phoenix. Interment will be in Bardsdale, California. Memorial contributions to: Christ Child Society of Phoenix, 4633 N. 54th Phoenix, AZ 85018.

cator stayed dance working as Spisak Dance Academy. ger days Gladys mostly on WSAI She was a member of Arizona and Jataba Gladys was the oldest born to George and She is preceded parents and brother McDonald. Gladys sisters-Jonnie Sroufe Ohio, Cynthia Fetter, ton and Ann Spisak is survived by three nieces and nephews. held at Hansen Mortuary, with visitation one ment will be at Cemetery, 6290 W. Glendale, immediately service.

The family be sent to Odyssey Athens, Peoria, Az Merry Edith Cornell, Arizona, passed away Visitation: Sunday, 7pm, Bloom's Funeral Central Phx. 9am, Cemetery of Arizona, Creek AZ. Chapel handled Harold Crowell, passed away and Services Pending. neral Services. Laura Dexter, 81, of Arizona, passed away Services will be held p.m.

at Faith Arrangements by Home, Safford. Mildred Elmer, 81, Arizona, passed away Services will be held a.m. at Caldwell Chapel, with visitation one services. Arrangements Funeral Home, Safford. Clarence Clifford Arizona, passed away Memorial Services: 2001, 1:00 PM, Church, 401 S.

Broad 85501. Contributions the Church. Lamont Globe. Pina Francisco, Arizona, passed away Services: Monday, 6-8, Phx, AZ. La Paz George B.

Jolley, 72, of Sun City Arizona, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2001 at Boswell Memorial Hospital in be Sun City. Service was held in his hometown, Washington, N.C., where he rests. Jolley was born in Beaufort Courity, N.C. on Aug. 18, 1928.

He was married to the former Hiroko Miyata, who survives. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War IL. He worked for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad as a radio operator, and later became an artist and art educator. He graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's degree in Art Education and a Master of Fine Arts degree from University of Guanajuato Allende.

He served on the faculties of several universities in the U.S. and Mexico. His works were 5, shown in numerous exhibitions and are owned widely by public and private organizations, including National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC, where he served as an Art Consultant for 12 years. As an Art Educator, he had a great impact on his former students, many of whom are now professionals in the Fine Arts field. Though he passed away, his art lives on.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend with a great sense of humor. Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda Mazur and Jessica Reilly; three sons, Doug Jolley, Buck Reilly and Christian Jolley; two sisters, Barbara Ray and Thelma Dixon; one brother, Carl Jolley; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sharon Zodrow. Clemy Jones, 74, of Youngtown AZ, died July 4, 2001. Born in Wainwright, OK and moved to Arizona in 1945.

Served in the US Air Force during WWII. Survivors include his wife Helen, son Michael, daughter Karen French, step-daughter Joy Harrison, three sisters Mary Adair, Thelma Vinson and Velma Nixon, two brothers Walter and Kenneth. 5 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren and six great grand-children. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Monday, July 9, 2001 at Menke Funeral Home Chapel, 12420 N. 103rd Sun City, AZ.

Mr. Cline F. Kennedy, 83, of Peoria Arizona, passed away on July 5, 2001 at Sun Health Hospice in Peoria, AZ. in Cooperstown, IL, moving to AZ in 1958 from Rushville, IL. He was a Supervisor for Herseth Meat Packing Survivors include 4 Daughters, Nancy Krejci, Beardstown, Cicero, IL, Lynn McGovern, Karen Menge, Beardstown, IL and Rebecca Watson, Surprise, AZ 3 Sons, Gary Kennedy, Camden, IL, Ron Neal, Phoenix, AZ and Richard Neal, Peoria, AZ, 1 Brother, Russell Kennedy, Rushville, IL, 15 Grand and 12 Great Grandchildren.

Preceded in death by Wife, Mary Lou and a Son, Terry Kennedy. Services Saturday, July 7th, visit from Noon to 1 PM and service at 1:00 PM at Sunland Lakeside Chapel, 15826 Del Webb Sun City, AZ Leonard S. Kotsur, 62, of Mesa, died on July 5, 2001 in Mesa. Mr. Kotsur was born in Hazelton, PA.

and was a former Chief of Police for the City of Mesa. He also served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church and The Marc Center.

Survivors include his sons, Kevin, Brian and Troy; brother Robert; and 5 grandchildren. Visitation Monday, July 9th, 5-8 p.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 2213 N. Lindsay Mesa.

Funeral Mass 9am Tuesday, July 10th, at the church. The family suggests memorials to Hacienda de los Angeles, 1402 E. South Mountain Avenue, Phoenix Az 85040. Melcher's Chapel of the Roses handled arrangements. Adam Walter Krentz, 79, passed away July 4th, 2001.

Adam was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 12, 1921. After 32 years at Modern Tool Die Corp. Cleveland, Ohio, he retired and, troved to Sun City West, Arizona, with his wife Dolores where they have made their home for the past 20 years. Since then he has been an employee of Del Web Corporation and recently retired in June of this year. He is survived by his wife Dolores of 59 years, his son, Ray of Seattle, and his daughter Carol of Strongsville, Ohio.

Also survived by four grandchildren, Dena, Rick, Michael, and Jennifer, and six great-grandchildren. Adam was a loving and caring husband and father. Services will be held Sunday, July 8th at 1:00 p.m. at the Crown of Life Lutheran church, 13131 Spanish Garden Sun City West, Arizona. The family would like to request donations be made to either the Sun City West Hospice or American Cancer Society in memory of Adam.

Ruben Merino, 76, Phoenix Arizona, White Tanks, Paz passed away June 29, -2001. Car Services Funeral Home. Florence (Flo) Marie CalemberMortensen, age 81, of Phoenix AZ, died on July 3, 2001. She grew up on the family farm in Kanawha, Iowa, was the only person from her high school class to attend college, graduated from Iowa State University in 1941, worked for one of the nation's first day care centers, married Don Robotka, and had three children: Helen, Jerry and Bill. Settling in Mason City, Iowa, she subsequently raised her children alone, eventually becoming a department manager for Sears.

In 1959 she re-married to Joe Calember, remained in Mason City until the children were grown, then left Iowa, settling in Phoenix in 1973, managing apartments until Joe's death in 1990. In the last decade of her life, Flo was blessed with the support and love of many friends and family while she faced declining health. In 1991 she began a friendship with Herb Mortensen that culminated in their marriage on June 23, 2001, a day of celebration and love. Flo lived her life with courage, humor and optimism. She was generous with those in need and unbending in her belief in equality and fairness.

She will be missed by her husband Herb Mortensen, daughter Helen Fistler and Jon, son Jerry Robotka and Connie, son Bill Robotka and Karen, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many friends. Raul Munoz, 35, Phoenix Arizona, passed away July 4, 2001. Visitation: 5-8 PM, Rosary at 7 PM, Sunday, Greenwood Memory Lawn Chapel, 719 N. 27th AZ. Services: 10 AM, Monday, Greenwood Memory Lawn Chapel, 719 N.

27th AZ. Raul Munoz, 35, of Phoenix AZ, passed away July 4, 2001. Vistation 5-8pm with rosary at 7pm July 8, 2001. Greenwood Memory Lawn Chapel, 719 N. 27th Ave, Phx, AZ.

Services 10am Monday July 9 Greenwood Memory lawn Chapel. Robert Earl Muse, 32, of Phoenix, passed away June 30, 2001. Services will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2001 10:00 AM at Paradise Chapel Funeral Home 3934 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix. Mrs Betty Neuscheler, 80, Glendale Arizona, passed away July 3, 2001.

Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Sunland Mortuary, Billy James Osteen, 64, resident of Phoenix AZ, passed away July 1, 2001. He was a leather wizard, machinist, and world-renowned chef. Billy is survived by daughter Cheryl Jame, Granddaughters Jamie and Heather, Sisters Jackie Washburn and Yvonne Blanton. Graveside services will be held 8:00 A.M.

Sunday, July 8th at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery 2300 W. Van Buren. Leonard J. Perry, 79, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away on 2001. Visitation on July 12001 from P.M.

at Greer- Wilson Funeral Home, 5921 W. Thomas Road. Mario Piacenza, 60, of Phoenix Arizona, died July 4, 2001. He was born in Modena, S. Anna, Italy on November 27, 1940.

He was a loving husband to Susan J. (Bennett); loving father to Michelle Kathryn, Robert James and Richard Joseph; brother of Laura Piacenza and husband George; uncle to many nieces and nephews and a dear friend to all he knew. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sarah Ann. Mario was well known for his green thumb and beautiful roses. Funeral services will be held at 4PM, Sunday, July 8, 2001 at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N.

7th Phoenix, AZ, with visitation from 2-4 P.M. Memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Society, 2929 E. Thomas Phoenix, AZ 85016. Nick Reddick, 81, San Carlos Arizona, passed away July 4, 2001. Private services.

Army. Lamont Mortuary of Globe. Eunice Rhyan, 93, Croton OH formerly of Casa Grande, passed away July 1, 2001. Graveside Services will be held Monday, 9:00 AM at Mountain View Cemetery. Cole Maud Mortuary Casa Grande handled the arrangements.

Albert "Big Al" Sartor, 79, Tempe Arizona, passed away July 5, 2001. Served with U.S. Navy during WWII. Visitation: AM, Monday, at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Tempe, Services: 11:00 AM, Monday, at Tempe Mortuary.

Contributions: Foundation for Blind Children, 1201 N. 85th Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85257. Betty J. Scanlon, Pompton Lakes NJ, died Tuesday. Funeral mass Sat.

July 7, 2001 at 9:30 AM at Saint Mary of Mount Carmel Church, 322 Chestnut Street, Dunmore. Interment Saint Mary's Parish Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 8:30 AM until mass time. Arrangements Albert P. O'Donnell Funeral Home 2025 Green Ridge St, Dunmore, PA.

Mr Charles Schmidt, 88, Peoria Arizona, passed away July 3, 2001. Private services were handled by Sunland Memorial Park and Mortuary, Sun City, AZ. Arrangements by Sunland Mortuary. Sheree Schrade, 46, Mesa, died Visitation Sunday 6-8pm at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial I Way, Mesa, AZ.

Also 1 hour prior at Church. Services at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, Lazona Ward, 1500 E. 6th Ave, Mesa AZ at 10:30 AM. Lulu May Schroeder, 77, Phoenix Arizona, passed away July 3, 2001. Visitation: Saturday, July 7, 2001, 9:00 to 11:00 A.

L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road. Services to follow visitation at 11:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Elmer Tweedy, 70, Phoenix Arizona, passed away July 4, 2001.

Services to be held at a later date. Adobe Chapel Funeral Home. Roy Weber, 91, Utah, passed away July 3, 2001. Visitation: Monday, July 9, 2001, 1-2 PM, Greenwood Mortuary Chapel. Services: Monday, July 9, 2001, 2 PM, Greenwood Mortuary Chapel.

Steven Bryan Welch, 33, a Delivery Person for Domino Pizza, died July 4, 2001. Steven is survived by his girlfriend Dawn Dickey, his mother Patricia Welch, sisters Lynn Ferguson (Clint), Karen, Debbie. He is also survived by his grandparents B.C. Evelyn Hagar, niece Shelby Elizabeth Ferguson, nephew Jacob William Ferguson, many other family members friends. He was preceded in death by father William H.

Welch, grandparents Leonard Dorothy Welch Francis McNally. Donations in memory of Steven made be made to M.A.D.D. 4201 N. 16th St Phx Az 85016 S.A.D.D. 5060 N.

19th Avenue, Phx Az 85015. The funeral service will be 2pm Sat, July 7th at Lakeshore Mortuary 1815 S. Dobson Rd. Mesa. Mary Irma Zambo, 83, of Scottsdale, passed away July 5, 2001.

Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Services 2PM, Sunday, July 8, 2001 at Hansen Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 E. Bell Re Mesa's ex-police chief dies By Sean L. McCarthy The Arizona Republic Retired Mesa Police Chief Leonard "Len" Kotsur died Thursday at Mesa Lutheran Hospital from complications of kidney failure and pneumonia. Kotsur was 62.

A Pennsylvania native, Kotsur joined the Mesa Police Department in March 1961 and became chief in May 1982. He served with the department for almost 27 years, until a head-on car collision with a drunken driver in March 1987 left him a quadriplegic. More than 500 people, including law enforcement personnel from throughout the state, attended his retirement party months Among Kotsur's accomplishments: hiring civilians to perform support services to allow officers more time on the beat, starting the Mesa Police Pistol Club and instituting the D.A.R.E. drug-awareness program in Mesa Public Schools. A devout Catholic, he also was one of 25 people to be blessed by Pope John Paul II when the pontiff visited Sun Devil Stadium six months after Kotsur's accident.

He is survived by three sons, Kevin, Brian and Troy; a brother, Robert; and five grandchildren. Son Kevin is assistant chief of investigations for the Tempe Police Department. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 2213 N.

Lindsay Road, Mesa, with services set for 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be sent to Hacienda de los Angeles, 1402 E. South Mountain Phoenix, AZ 85040. and Gladys M.

Brown, born October 19, 1916 in Heidelberg, Kentucky, a cosmetologist with Revco and chains passed away on July 4, 2001. She was a former dance eduactive in the field of a receptionist at In her younsang professionally, Cincinnati Radio. of Dance Masters Dance Troupe. of six children Beulah McDonald. in death by both George Sherman is survived by four of Hamilton, Beulah Hamilall of Phoenix.

She generations of Services will be Monday, July 9, 2001 8314 N. 7th St. hour before. InterResthaven Park Northern following the requests donations Hospice, 8977 W. 85382.

63, Phoenix June 30, 2001. 5pmChapel, 3800 S. Services: Tuesday, National Memorial 23029 N. Cave Bloom's Funeral arrangements. 43, of Phoenix, 2001.

Visitation Reliance Fu- Safford July 3, 2001. July 7th, 3:00 Lutheran Church. Caldwell Funeral of Safford July 2, 2001. July 7th, 11:00 on Saturday, hour prior to by Caldwell Elson, 84, Globe July 5, 2001. Saturday, July 7, First Christian in Globe, AZ in may be made to Mortuary of infant, Phoenix July 1, 2001.

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