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THURSDAY, DECEMBER To place a customized funeral announcement contact your funeral home or the Classified Advertising Department at 602-444-8774 or 602-444-8772. The Arizona Republic publishes a free basic obituary notice as a public service, including name, age, date of death, place of residence, visitation services, military status, and one contribution. Families who choose to present additional information are charged $60 for the first 20 lines plus additional linage and photo charges. The Arizona Republic is not responsible for returning unsolicited photos. Deadline to place your notice through The Arizona Republic is 12noon for next day's publication.

Obituaries submitted to the Republic may be published or distributed in print, electronic or. other forms. ABRIL, Albert N. ARRONDO-ACOSTA, Axel BARNETT, Barney BEAUCHAMP. Robert H.

BISSION, Richard E. BLAKESLEY, Vern R. BLANDING, Theresa BROSVIC, Frances M. BURKHOLDER-McDEVITT Princess Faith CARRASCO, Raul CASTILLO, Yadhira Amber CLANCY, Frances Evelyn CLARK, Corydon W. COOKUS, Angel COON, Dennis C.

CUMMINS, Norine Kilcourse CURRY, Odessa Louise DAMON, Helen Elizabeth Simmons DAVENPORT, Jennie Eunice DOLAN, Toi Christopher DOYLE, Mark L. EDWARDS, Robert C. EGGERS Herbert EVANS, Elsa Rubio FIERROS, Hector Islava GONZALES, Santiago Orzco GROTHE, Rolland HATCH, Elder William C. HERNANDEZ, Tony S. HOARD, Ralph Bothwell HOBBS, Pearl HOMME, Mary Elizabeth JOHNCOX, Fred H.

KEESE, Richard H. KLOPPING, Sylvia Lee LaLONDE, Robert J. LINDEMANN Peter Joseph LOGAN, Marylyn Joan MARLOW. Ilene MARTINEZ, Benito McCOY, Lillian Anna McPOLIN, James Edward MELONZON. Vernoica Ann MILLER, Michael Tyrone MOEN, Ronald D.

NESS, Christina May NICHOLS, Kirtlye Carol NORMAN, William O'CONNOR, Bette Ann OLSON, Patricia D. OSOWSKI, Walter PATTON, Robert Johnson PAYTON, Donald Wayne POGLAJEN, Lois Maye POKRAJAC, Paul ROBERTS, John W. ROMO, Manuel Reuben ROY, Felicia RYAN, John Maximillian SHIELDS, Clifford Raymond SHRIGLEY, Samuel Allen SHRUM, Annie Mae SIMPKINS, L.Z. SUBURY, Maxine Lou TABONE, Dominica THOMAS, Malcolm David THOMPSON, Howard F. THORSEN, Leon P.

TRACY, Robert L. TURIANO, Ben VOELKNER, John WHITE, John W. WHITTEMORE, Ralph C. ZUCH, Manda B. Albert N.

Abril, 38, father, husband and son. Passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2001. Mr. Abril was a native of Phoenix Arizona and attended Central High School. He is survived by his wife Arecelie Abril, his children Johnathon, 9, Jessica, 13, and Lisamarie, 17, and his step children Paul, 20, and Patricia, 25, and grandchild Matthew Garcia.

Siblings John Analisa, and Rebecca, and his parents John Sr. and Gloria Abril. Mr. worked at Thunderbird Samaritan medical center in the anatomical pathology laboratory. He will be remembered professionally for his integrity, leadership, and good will.

Family and friends will remember an extraordinary man whose grace, love, and unselfishness illuminated their lives. In this time when heroes are proclaimed and celebrated, Mr. Abril was a true hero in the every day world. Acts of bravery are honored posthumously but the love and spirit of Albert Abril are celebrated and memorialized by those fortunate enough to have marked his time. Our Albert will always be missed and have a special place in our heart.

Infant, of Phoenix Arizona, died Nov. 29, 2001. Private services were held. Contributions may be made to a charity of donor's choice. 80, Kingman, U.S.

Barney Barnett, Marine Corps POW in WWII in Japan, died Dec. 4, 2001. Visitation 2:30 Fri. Dec. 7, 2001 at Mariposa Gardens Chapel, 6747 E.

Broadway Rd, Services follow at 3:00. Contributions: Assoc. 2929 S. Am. Heart 48th ST.

Tempe 85282. THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC considered an Arizona icon, died unexpectedly on December 1st at his home in Fountain Hills, AZ, while recuperating from surgery. Bob was a native of Arizona, born in Tolleson, then raised at his family's homestead in Tonapah, AZ. He then moved to Phoenix and resided at his grandmother's boarding house in downtown Phoenix and graduated from Phoenix Union High School. Bob was hired as a driver for United Liquor Company after serving three years in the U.S.

Army as a Technical Sergeant. He was promoted to office manager, and later became President. He retired with over 50 years service at the same company. Truly missing his presence is his wife, Beverly, his five daughters, DeDe (Kenny) Crabtree, Lois (Mike) Lance, Gloria (Bob) Harvey, Cheri (Tom) Beauchamp-Hunt, Susan Tyrell and his 2 sons, John Tyrrell, Sr. and Rod Tyrrell.

Bob was Grandfather to 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 5-8 PM Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001 at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary 719 N. 27th Ave. Phx.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Friday, Dec. 7, 2001 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church Chapel, 1500 W. Maryland Phx. Az. The family requests contributions be made to The McCormick Foundation-Sharing for Christmas.

Richard E. (Dick) Bisson, 66, of Sun Lakes Arizona, died Saturday, December 1, 2001 after a long illness. Born in Berlin, NH to Germaine (Boucher) and the late Elzear Bisson, Richard moved to Connecticut in 1960 with Juilette until retiring to Arizona in 1997. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and also served in the National Guard. Besides his wife Juliette, Richard is survived by two daughters and two sons, Jacqueline Bisson of Chandler, AZ; Michael Bisson and wife Cindi of Gilbert, AZ; Ronald Bisson and his wife Dawn of East Hartfort, CT; and Joanne Stewart and husband Tim, also of East Hartford, CT; seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Zachary, Matthew, Ami, Michael, Adam, and Eric; brothers Donald and George of New Hampshire and sisters Florence of Florida and Rachel of New Hampshire and long time family friend Julie Breton.

Calling hours are Thursday, Decmeber 6 from 6-8pm at Meldrum Mortuary and Crematory, 52 N. MacDonald Street, Mesa. Christian burial will be Friday, December 7, at St. Stevens Church, 24827 S. Dobson Road, Sun Lakes.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that expression of sympathy be made American Diabetes Association, 300 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06540. Mr. Vern R. Blakesley, age 83, of Mesa Arizona, passed away December 1, 2001 in Gilbert Arizona. No services.

Contributions to Banner Hospice, 1325 N. Fiesta Gilbert, AZ 85233. Arrangements by Mountain View Memorial Gardens Mortuary Theresa Blanding, 80, of Mesa Arizona, passed away December 3, 2001. No services are scheduled. Contributions may be sent to Shrine Hospital for Crippled Children in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Arrangements by Mesa Funeral Care at Mariposa Gardens. Frances M. "Fran" Brosvic, age 68, of Peoria Arizona, passed away December 3, 2001. Visitation 4-6 P.M., with Rosary 6 PM Monday, 12-10-01, Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Sun City, AZ.

Funeral Mass 10 AM Tuesday, 12-11-01, St. Elizabeth Seton on Catholic Church, 9728 Palmeras Sun City, AZ. Contributions to Charity of Donor's Choice. Arrangements entrusted to Menke Funeral Home Robert H. Beauchamp, Raul Carrasco, 75, of Phoenix AZ, passed away December 3, 2001.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Hortencia and Mary. Survivors include his wife, Antonia; daughters, Norma, Armida, Grace, Carmen, Lydia, and Irene; sons, David, Abel, Raul Fernando, Arturo, Jose, Gabriel, and Armando; sister, Carmen; brothers, Manuel and Rodolpho, 39 grandchildren 38 great-grandchildren, and 3 great great-grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday, December 5, 2001 from 5pm-8pm at Resthaven Park Mortuary, 4310 E. Southern Phoenix, AZ. Services Thursday, December 6, 2001 at at St.

Catherine of Siena, 6401 S. Central Phoenix, Yadhira Amber Castillo, 19, of Glendale AZ, passed away December 3, 2001. Visitation is Dec. 7, 5-8pm, Rosary at 6pm at Greewood Memory Lawn. Services are Dec.

8, 11am, Mass at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 3140 N. 51st Ave. Frances Evelyn Clancy, 80, of Mesa, passed away Monday December 3, 2001. Services Friday, December 7, 2001 at 2:00 pm Velda Rose United Methodist Church 5540 E.

Main Street, Mesa, AZ. Contribution: American Cancer Society, 2929 E. Thomas Rd, Phoenix, Az 85016. 016. Mesa Funeral Care handled arrangements.

(480)830-4422 Corydon W. "Corky" Clark, 82, of Phoenix AZ, formerly of Easton, PA, passed away on Nov. 29th, 2001, Husband of Helen R. (Hoadley) Clark. They were married 56 years.

He was a Veteran of World War II. He was a life member of the Order Of Fleas, the Citizen Hose the Grover Cleveland Democratic Association, and the Palmer Volunteer Fire Co. He was preceded in death by two sons, Edward C. and Robert and a daughter who passed away at birth. He is survived by his wife, Helen, and two sons, Donald of Nazareth, PA and James R.

of Phoenix, AZ, five Grandchildren, and seven Great Grandchildren. There will be a private service at the convenience of the family. Angel Cookus, Newborn, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away on December 4th, 2001. No services will be held. Dennis C.

Coon, 53, of Mesa Arizona, died on Nov. 26, 2001. Military service: U.S. Navy Veteran. Services on Dec.

7, 2001 at 10am at Mesa 1st Church of the Nazarene, 955 E. University, Mesa. Contribuitons to Place of Peace Mesa 1st Church of the Nazarene, 955 E. University, Mesa, AZ 85201. Norine Kilcourse Cummins, 91, died December 3, 2001 in Phoenix, AZ.

Born September 9, 1910 in Castle Bar County 1 Mayo, Ireland. Norine was a member of the Third Order Secular of St. Francis. She is survived by her sons, Mike and Thomas Cummins; daughters, Sister Elizabeth Cummins, Noreen Ruch and Margaret Veith; 7 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 4:00 7:00 P.M., Friday, December 7, 2001 at Huger Mercy Living Center, 2345 W.

Orangewood Phoenix, AZ 85021. Funeral Mass will immediately follow at 7:00 P.M. Contributions may be made to Huger Living Center. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home. Odessa Louise Curry, 58, of Avondale, passed away December 3, 2001.

Visitation 5-7PM Thursday, December 6, 2001 Adobe Chapel Funeral Home, 218 N. Central, Avondale, AZ. Services 11:30 AM Friday, December 7, 2001 New World Life Christian Center, 1425 N. Central, Avondale, Az. Helen Elizabeth Simmons Nee Damon, was released from the devastation Leukemia placed on her body on 13 November 2001.

Helen was born 11 September 1907 in Palo Alto, CA to Israel "Rae" Effie Eacret Damon. Her parents brother Godfrey preceded her in death. Helen received a Master's Degree in Political Science and Economics from the University of California, Berkley in 1927. She taught at the Damon School for Boys in San Francisco prior to it's closure in the 1930's and taught at high school's in Red Bluff, Angel's Camp and Monterey, CA. In Monterey in 1940 she was teaching night classes to soldiers stationed at Fort Ord when she met a handsome soldier who was to become her life companion.

James Thomas Simmons, Helen's husband of almost 59 years, survives her. Helen continued to teach at Monterey High School until the end of World War II when she and Jim moved to Tucson, AZ. In 1947 they moved to Montague, CA where they lived until 1958, when they moved to Phoenix. Helen taught at Phoenix Union High School until her retirement in 1973. After retirement Helen became very active in the Arizona Retired Teachers Association (now AASRA) and served as President of the Phoenix Chapter and on the state board.

She loved to travel and visited China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, The Islands of the South Pacific and Africa. Helen also loved to garden and was known in her neighborhood as "The Rose Helen is also survived by her cousin Elizabeth Bowlby Gomez; daughters, Patricia Reynolds of Sebastopol, CA, Eileen E. "Kitty" Gustafson and Julie Damon of Phoenix, Shigeko Ichihashi of Tokyo, Japan; 9 grandchildren and 7 greatgrandchildren. During her last months Helen was tenderly cared for by Hospice of the Valley and the family requests contributions be made to that organization. At Helen's request, no services were held.

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. PRINCESS FAITH BURKHOLDER-MCDEVITT 20 months old earned her angel wings Saturday December 1, 2001 She will always be our fat little sissy girl. She lit up the world. Although her life was short, she affected everyone she touched and was loved by so many.

Survivors include her mother, Carrie McDevitt, father Joel Burkholder, brothers Dillon Dalton, Grandma Leslie, Aunt Celeste Uncle Kelly, cousin Taylor, Godparents Judith Eric, Aunt Melanie Uncle Cavin and many cousins. Loved by many special friends including her private nurse Diana, Great Destinations Pediatrics, Phoenix Children's Hospital staff and Heart to Heart support group. Services to be held at All Saints' Episcopal Church, 6300 N. Central Ave at 2pm. Graveside services following at Phoenix Memorial Park, 200 W.

Beardsley Rd. A gathering will follow the interment at Fraternal Order of Police, 12851 N. 19th Ave (Thunderbird Rd). In lieu of flowers, donations accepted at Wells Fargo, The Princess Faith Memorial Fund. Jennie Eunice Davenport, was born July 25, 1918 in Reynolds, Nebraska.

She died December 2, 2001. She was a loving wife, mother and teacher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Thomas Davenport in 1995 and infant son Paul Stephen in 1940. Survivors include one sister, Frances McCreight of Lincoln, NE and two brothers, Howard Patterson of Arlington Heights, IL and Fred Patterson of Lafayette, IL, children: Jeanne Huiras, daughter and husband Richard of Houston, TX, Marilyn Dunn, daughter husband Eddie of Arlington, Tx, Elaine Rowels, daughter and husband Terry of Peoria, AZ, Donald Davenport, son and wife Connie of Tempe, AZ, Richard Davenport, son, James Davenport, son, both of Phoenix, Gayle Arlie, daughter and husband Richard of Redwood City, CA, and Robert Davenport, son of Phoenix. Survivors also include grandchildren: Danny Davenport and wife Mardi of Glendale, Greg Davenport and wife Camila of Phoenix, Chris and July Rowles of Peoria and Wyatt and Jenna Arlie of Redwood City, CA, many nieces and nephews and numerous friends at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living of Scottsdale.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 2145 W. Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ 85202-4175 or the American Cancer Society, 2929 E. Thomas Phoenix. Visitation is will be held on Friday, December 7, 2001, P.M.

at Paradise Chapel Funeral Home, 3934 E. Indian School Phoenix. Funeral Ceremony will be on Saturday, December 8, 2001, 10:00 A.M. at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 2312 E.

Campbell Ave. Phoenix. Toi Christopher Dolan, born in Huron, South Dakota on June 8, 1973. Toi is survived by his father, Dick Dolan, his mother, Sue Dolan Scott of Columbia, Missouri, one brother, Todd Jeffrey Dolan of Phoenix, his niece Angel and the love of his life Cher Gavazzo and their dog Buffy. Toi was a very special name for a very special young man.

Toi was taken from us at a very young age and it will be a question to all who knew him for all the years of our lives as to why. Toi worked with his father in their advertising and printing company located in Phoenix. Toi was the life's blood of the company and was wise beyond his years in talent and business affairs. Those who knew him well will understand those words. Under a tough facade he was one of the most compassionate souls you ever encountered and those who knew him well recognized that trait.

It is not supposed to happen this way. But somewhere Toi is telling us to celebrate his life and not his passing as he will remain in our hearts forever. Toi, we love you. Memorial services will be conducted Friday, December 7, 2001 at 4:00 p.m. at A.L.

Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home Road. The family asks that contributions be sent to the Arizona Humane Society, 9226 N. 13th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021 Mark L. Doyle, 52, of Chino Valley AZ, passed away December 3, 2001.

Mr. Doyle served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, December 9th, 2:30 at Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home 303 S. Cortez. Family will receive friends p.m.

Sunday, prior to the service. Memorial Contributions to Salvation Army, 237 S. Montezuma, Prescott, AZ 86303. Robert C. Edwards, 70, of Phoenix AZ, passed away November 19, 2001.

He served in the US Army. Memorial service Saturday December 8, 2001 at 3pm, Paradise Chapel Funeral Home, 3934 E. Indian School Rd. Herbert Eggers 91, of Glendale Arizona, passed away on December 2, 2001. Visitation Thursday, December 6th from p.m.

with 8:00 p.m. services to follow at Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W. Thunderbird Rd. Additional services will be held in Illinois. Elsa Rubio Evans, 47, passed away December 1, 2001 in Phoenix, Arizona.

She was born in Manila, Philippines. She worked as a care giver taking care of people. She is survived by her husband, Robert R. Evans, Daughter, Diana Evans; Sons, Rolly, Mark, John and Robert Evans; Sister, Nemia Hink; her niece and nephew Tala and Adones Hink. She is also survived by five brothers and a sister of the Philippines.

Visitation will be held Thursday, December 6, 2001 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Chapel 6830 W. Thunderbird Rd. Peoria, AZ. Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday during visitation hours. A private family committal service will be held.

Hector Islava Fierros, 61, of Phoenix Arizona, died Dec. 3, 2001. Visitation will be from 7-9pm with Rosary on Dec. 6, 2001. St.

Catherine of Sienna, 6200 S. Central Ave. Arrangements entrusted to Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home. Santiago Orzco Gonzales, 65, of Glendale AZ, passed away December 3, 2001. Services are Dec.

6, Mass at 10am, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 5614 W. Orangewood Glendale Rolland Grothe, age 71, of Mesa Arizona, passed away December 3, 2001. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to CarrTenney Mortuary, Tempe, AZ Elder William C. Hatch, 78, of Phoenix Arizona, died Dec.

2, 2001. Services at 11am on Dec. 7, at Hansen Desert Hills Memorial Park, 6500 E. Bell Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Tony S.

Hernandez, 67, of Tempe, passed away the Morning of December 3, 2001. Born Oct. 2, 1934, he lived a full and adventurous life. Surrounded by a large family who loved him, his life was complimented by a variety of unique individuals who had the honor of calling him friend. Our sorrow is deep, but slightly lessened by the knowledge that he finally has his silvertip wings.

Survived by wife, Hermina; daughters Regina Georgitso (Kevin), Veronica Esparza (Robert), Maggie Hernandez; sons Tony Hernandez (Jamie) and Samuel Hernandez; brothers Mike S. Hernandez and Alvino T. Hernandez; aunt Julia Sezate; 15 grandchildren, 4 greatgrandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be with Rosary at 7pm at Melcher's Chapel of the Roses, 43 S. Stapley Mesa.

Mass will be Fri. at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 141 N. MacDonald, Mesa Ralph Bothwell Hoard, 95, of Glendale Az, passed away December 3, 2001. Memorial service at Church of Spirit Awareness. 2145 W.

Virginia Ave, Phx Az 85009 on Sunday, 1pm. Arrangements Camelback Sunset Chapel. Pearl Hobbs, 90, of San Diego California, passed away November 29, 2001. Visitation Thursday, December 6th, 11:00 a.m. to noon, with services at noon to follow at Bethesda Community Baptist Church, 906 E.

Jones, Phx. Arrangements entrusted to Reliance Funeral Services. Mary Elizabeth Homme, 96, of Prescott Arizona, passed away November 28, 2001. A Gathering of December 8th, 8:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 150 Floury Street, Prescott, AZ 86301.

A Funeral Mass will follow at 9:30 a.m. Arrangements are by Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home. Fred H. Johncox, 86, of Mesa Arizona, passed away December 1, 2001. Mr.

Johncox was a Marine veteran. Services Thursday, 1:00 p.m. on December 6th at Mariposa Gardens Chapel, 6747 E. Broadway Mesa. Contributions may be sent to the Salvation Army, 2707 E.

Van Buren Phoenix AZ 85008. Arrangements by Mesa Funeral Care. Richard H. "Dick" Keese, 78, of Sun City West Arizona, passed away December 2, 2001. Military service: U.S.

Army Air Corp WW II Veteran. Services Saturday, 2pm, The Church of the Advent Episcopal Church, 13150 Spanish Garden Drive, Sun City West, Az 85375. Contributions to Church of the Advent. Episcopal Church. Arrangements Camino Del Sol Funeral Chapel.

Sylvia Lee Klopping, 55, of Maricopa AZ, passed away December 5, 2001. Memorial service Thurs Dec 6 at 6pm at Simes Mortuary, Casa Grande Chapel, 1575 E. Florence Blvd, Casa Grande, AZ. Robert J. "Bob" LaLonde, 53, of Avondale Arizona, passed away December 1, 2001.

Mr. LaLonde was a U.S. Army Veteran. Private family services are being held. Arrangements by Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel.

Peter Joseph Lindemann 84, of Mesa Arizona, passed away December 3, 2001. Mr. Lindemann was a veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corps, WWII. Services will be held on Sunday, December 9th, 10:30 a.m.

at Elks Club BPOE Flagstaff, AZ. Contributions in his name may be sent to the National Diabetic Association. Arrangements by Mesa Funeral Care at Mariposa Gardens. Marylyn Joan Logan, passed away on December 4, 2001 at the age of 71 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on December 6, 1929 to John and Marion Vale.

Marylyn was preceded in death by husband of 46 years, Ray Logan, her parents and a daughter Theresa Logan. She is survived by four children, eight grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Memorial Mass will be on Friday, December 7, 2001 at 1:00 P.M. at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 10815 N.

35th Phoenix, AZ 85019. Ilene Marlow, 90, of Globe Arizona, died Dec. 3, 2001. Private family services. Contributions to the AZ Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, 1028 E.

McDowell Phoenix, AZ 85006. Benito Martinez, 71, of Globe AZ, passed away Dec. 4, 2001. He served in the US Visitation Friday December 7, 5-8pm Lamont Mortuary Chapel, Globe AZ. Service- Sat.

Globe Stake AZ. Hopsice of East Valley, 6063 E. Arbor B1, Mesa, AZ 85206 Benito Martinez, age 71, of Globe Arizona, passed away December 4, 2001. He served in the U.S. Korea.

Visitation Friday, Dec. 7, 2001 from 5-8 PM at Lamont Mortuary Chapel, Globe, AZ. Services Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001 at 10:00 AM at LDS Blobe Stake Center, Globe, AZ. Contributions to Hospcie of the East Valley, 6063 E.

Arbor Bldg. Mesa, AZ 85206. Arrangements handied by Lamont Mortuary of Globe. Lillian Anna McCoy, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 30, 2001. Preceded in death by her husband Howard in 1987.

Survived by children sons Howard, Warren, and Ronney and daughter Corrine Breen, 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild, also two sisters and one brother. Born in Wisconsin, she and Howard relocated to Arizona in 1970 to join the rest of their family. She was a member of La Casa de Christ Lutheran Church in Scottsdale, AZ. Visitation will be on Friday, December 7, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at Green Acres Chapel of Light, 401 N.

Hayden Road, Scottsdale, Memorial Services to follow at 2:00 p.m. Family suggests that contributions in Memory of Lillian be sent to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 East Flower Street, Phoenix, Az 85014. James Edward "Jim" McPolin, 88, of Avondale, passed away on November 30, 2001 in Avondale, AZ. Jim was born November 6, 1918 in Park City, Utah to Patrick M. and Grace A.

McPolin. He is preceded in death by his wife of 39 years Zelma A. McPolin. She passed away August 18, 2001. He is survived by his children, sisters, other descendant stepdaughters and family members of the late spouse.

Special thanks for final care by the hospice staff and Wayne and Betty Cristman. Service for Jim will be Friday, at 1:15 PM, December 7, 2001 at Valley West Funeral Chapel 926 S. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear. Interment at Sunwest Cemetery in El Mirage. Vernoica Ann Melonzon, 37, of Tucson Arizona, died Nov.

30, 2001. Visitation Dec. 6, 2001 from 2-5pm at Miles-Damron Funeral Home, 237 S. Sutherland, Globe, AZ. Rosary to follow at 7pm at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 201 S.

Broad, Globe. Funeral Mass Dec. 7, 2001 10am at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 201 S. Broad, Globe, AZ. Michael Tyrone Miller, 34, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away on December 2, 2001.

Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, December 8, 2001 at Camelback Bible Church, 3900 E. Stanford. Arrangements are by Messinger Indian School Mortuary. Ronald D. Moen, Former Cottonwood mayor and U.S.

Army veteran Ron Moen died Dec. 2. He was 70 years old. Mr. Moen was born Feb.

17, 1931, in McIntosh, Minn. He married Darlene M. Hilderbrandt in 1953 was a graduate of Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis. Mr. Moen served in the U.S.

Army during the Korean Conflict. He was the owner operator of a Standard Oil service station in Minnesota for 20 years before moving to Cottonwood in 1974. He served as president of the Minnesota Association of Petroleum Retailers. Mr. Moen owned operated Gambles Hardware in Old Town Cottonwood until 1983.

He was a partner in Village Furniture from 1980 to 1991. Mr. Moen served two terms as mayor of Cottonwood in the 1980s was the first mayor elected by popular vote. He served on the Board of Directors of the Valley Chamber of Commerce was active in the Arizona League of Cities Towns. Mr.

Moen was a member of the Clarkdale Kiwanis, the Jerome Elks Lodge the Loyal Order of the Moose. He was for many years the chief fundraiser for the Cottonwood Christmas Parade. Mr. Moen served as co-chairman of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Cottonwood was a charter member of the Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church. His hobbies included family, boating, fishing traveling with his wife in their recreation vehicle.

Survivors include his loving wife, Dar; his two daughters, Terrie husband Bruce Lerum of Cottonwood, Cindy husband Saul Quintinilla of Texas; his two brothers, George wife Anna Moen, Calvin wife Flossie Moen; a sister, Dorothy Kay Moen; five grandchildren, Bryan, Stacy, Eric, David Danielle, numerous nieces nephews. Memorial services are scheduled for Saturday at p.m. at Westcott Funeral Home in Cottonwood. Mr. Moen's family requests donations to the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, P.O.

Box 2013, Cottonwood, Ariz. 86326. Christina May Ness, 86 years old, of Mesa Arizona, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2001. Visitation p.m., Thursday, December 6th at Bunker's Desert View Chapel, 9702 E. Apache Trail, Mesa, AZ.

Graveside services, 2:30 p.m., Friday, December 7th at National Memorial Cemetery of Phoen23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Kirtlye Carol Nichols, 61, of Phoenix Arizona, died Nov. 30, 2001. Private services. Arrangements by A.L.

Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. William "Bill" Norman, 61, of Sun Lakes AZ, passed away December 1, 2001 in Phoenix, AZ. Bill was born June 2, 1940 in Detroit, MI and worked as a carpenter-Superintendent for Rudolph Sletten Construction Co. He was a member of the Sun Lakes RV Club. He is preceded in death by his father Charles Norman and sister Arlene Le Clair.

Survivors include his wife Kathleen L. Norman, daughter Tracy De la Pena, son Michael Juel, mother Mercedes Norman, sisters Linda Thiel and Debbie Bricker, brothers Jerry, Larry, David, Steve, and Douglas Norman. 4 grandchildren Anthony Neeser, Alicia, Joseph, and Kathrine De la Pena, In-laws Colonel Mrs. M.G. McBee, and sister-in-law Polly Hutchinson and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be Friday, Dec. 7, 2001 at Valley of the Sun Mortuary, 10940 E. Chandler Hgts Chandler, AZ. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Phx, AZ 85014 Bette Ann O'Connor, 79, Phoenix, died December 2, 2001.

Visitation: 6-8PM, Thursday, December 6, 2001, Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th Phoenix, AZ 85020. Services: 11:00 AM Friday, December 7, 2001, Hansen Chapel, 8314 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85020 Patricia D. Olson, 86, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away December 2, 2001.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Please send donations to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Kanab, Utah. Walter "Walt" Osowski, age 88, of Scottsdale Arizona, passed away December 3, 2001. Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Menke Fineral Home.