CARNEY, Leonard F., II, age 48, of Tucson, died Friday, June 28, 1996 in a Topeka, KS hospital. Mr. Carney was a veteran of the US Army having served in the Vietnam War. He retired as a Warrant Officer after serving 24 years. He was a certified physician’s assistant and was a research assistant at the Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. for 10 years. He currently was employed by American Airlines in Tucson, Arizona as a domestic sales supervisor. Mr. Carney was born May 7, 1948 at Tuscumbia, Missouri, the son of Leonard F. and Jane Hickey Carney. He had lived in Topeka a total of 10 years. He was married to Terry Robey in May of 1967 at Salina, KS, they later divorced. A sister, Christy Lynn Pierce predeceased March 27, 1978. Survivors include: one son, Christian L. Shelley-Carney of Hays, KS; one daughter, Betty Jane Carney of Salina, KS; mother, Jane Reese of Gypsum, KS; two brothers, James Michael Carney of McDermott, OH, Jon David Carney of Eldenberg, MD; three sisters, Mineta Jean Scott of York Harbor, ME, Martha Jane Balla of Tucson, AZ, Helen Delene Shelton of Colorado Springs, CO; grandmother, Delene Hunziker of Jefferson City, MO; one grandson, Brenden Carney. Mr. Carney was cremated. Private inurnment will be in the Bennington Cemetery at Bennington, KS. Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home in Topeka was in charge of arrangements.
CONRAD, Hattie Stojak. Born in Nantucket, Mass, passed away July 1, 1996 in Tucson, Arizona, which had been her home since 1957. Widow of Francis Hugh Conrad; beloved mother of Kare Conrad Barney (Branden); sister of Mary Stojak Garnett, Edward Stojak and the late Paul Stojak, Arthur Stojak and Adelaide Stojak Polotnik, all of Nantucket. She recently retired after 38 years of service at Tucson Medical Center. Hattie’s love and laughter will be missed by all who knew her. Memorial Services will be held at the New Testament Baptist Church, 2855 North Craycroft Road, Tucson, AZ on July 3 at 4:30 p.m.
GORMAN, Dr. Anna M., died on July 1, 1996. She was born in Raymond, IL, in 1923, and had lived in Tucson four years. She graduated from high school in Raymond, IL, earned her bachelor’s degree in home economics education from Illinois State Normal University, her Master’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin, and her Doctorate in Education from the University of Illinois. She taught over 40 years: in high schools in IL, as assistant professor of home economics at Indiana State University, Indiana, PA, and the University of Kentucky, as a research and development specialist and professor of Home Economics at Ohio State University, and professor of Home Economics and doctoral candidate advisor at Oklahoma State University at Stillwater, OK, from 1976 until she retired in 1989. She is survived by her sister and husband, Marie and Ed Verbout; and five nieces and nephews and their families: Louise and Philip Verbout of Atascocita, TX, Rhonda and Michael Verbout of Tucson; Mary Verbout of Prescott, Theresaand Jerry Yslas of Prescott, and Rose and Evan Phelps of Fayetteville, NC. Memorial Mass will be celebrated by Father Ron Gagnon at Most Holy Trinity Church, 1300 N. Greasewood, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 1996. Memorials may be directed to Most Holy Trinity or to the Lincolnwood High School Library, Raymond, IL, 62560. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
KEELINE, Joe J., 74, died June 30, 1996. Survived by wife, Marianne; son, Joe “Jose’; daughters, Polly Hopkins, Sarah Smith, Susan Roe, Patty Logan and Sally Jo Keeline; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Joe and Irene Keeline, Sr, step-mother Agnes M. Keeline and brother Harry W. Keeline. Joe was a recipient of two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star serving in WWII. A member of VFW #10342 Huachuca City, AZ and lifetime Gold Card Member of P.R.C.A. Memorial Services will be held 9:00 a.m. Friday, July 5, 1996 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Contributions may be made the T.F.D. Para Medic, 265 S. Church, Tucson, AZ 85701 or charity of your choice.
MORIARTY, James Patrick, 90, of Tucson, died June 29, 1996. Preceded in death by wife, Bernetta, 1985. Survived by son, Dr. Terrence (Dawn) Moriarty of Tucson; grandchildren, Cori Moriarty, Andrew Moriarty (Sherrill Neifert), Cynthia Fortuno, all of Tucson, Patricia (Rick) Hirsch of Barrington, IL and Terrence (Sandra) Moriarty, Jr. of Chicago, IL; great-grandchildren, Ryan Fortuno and Jason Moriarty; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Moriarty’s love of family was uppermost in his life. Memorial Mass offered Friday, July 5, 1996, 11:00 a.m. St. Joseph’s Church, celebrated by Rev. Frederic Curry. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph’s Parochial School or Congregation Anshei Israel Preschool Kindergarten. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
RIESTER, Robert H., 88, died July 1, 1996. Survived by wife, Anna of Tucson; son, Robert of Phoenix; daughter Marion Butler of KY; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Riester was a member of the Arizona Shuffleboard Assoc. Dist. 2. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Entombment in Holy Hope Mausoleum will be private. Friends may call Wednesday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (1 1/2 block North of Grant), 327-6341. Memorial contributions may be made to Arizona Kidney Foundation, 4019 N. 44th St., Phoenix, AZ.
ROLFE, Cora, 89, died June 27, 1996. Mother of Rev. J. W. (Elsie) Rolfe of Los Angeles, CA and Cordia Lee Deshotels of Tucson; godmother of Laura McGee of Union City, CA; sister of Charles R. Cooper of San Diego, CA; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends also survive. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 1996 at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 2403 S. Martin, with Rev. Clevester Rolfe officiating. Burial in TMP, South Lawn. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 5 at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
TURNER, Nellie I., 77, of Tucson, died July 2, 1996. Survived by sisters, Frances Maxwell of Tucson, L. Lavern Futrell of TX, Barbara I. Manzanares of TX; brother, Charles Tibbs of TN; and sister, Ruth McAllister of TN; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Friday 10:00 a.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (1 1/2 block North of Grant), with interment to follow at East Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (1 1/2 block North of Grant), 327-6341.
WIERZBA, Frank R., 92, of Tucson, died June 29, 1996. Husband of Tillie Mary of Tucson; stepfather of Irene Kenowski of FL and Delores Sandoval of Mammoth, AZ; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother of Ben Wierzba and Susan Wojner, both of WI. Funeral Mass 9:00 a.m. Friday, July 5, 1996 at Sacred Heart Church with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, July 4, 1996 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111).
ACLIN, Louis, Maj. Ret. U.S. Army, 87, died June 21, 1996. Preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Virginia E. Aclin. Father of MonikaShockley of Tucson and her fiance Jack Carothers and Marti (Bill) Fathauer of Scottsdale; brother of Ben Aclin of FL; brother-in-law of Tillie Aclin of CA; uncle of James (Thelma) Stabile of NY; grandchildren, Jeremy and Juliann also survive. He was a retired U.S. Army Major and also from Civil Service. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 27 at Ft. Huachuca Post Cemetery with full Military Honors by Ft. Huachuca Honor Guard. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
CASEY, Billy Joe, Sr., 60 years old, died Saturday, June 29, 1996 in Tucson. Born on September 22, 1935 in Bakerfield, MO. Survived by two sons, Billy J. Casey, Jr. of Concho, AZ, Grover Casey of Tulare, CA; one daughter, Kandy Dickens of TX; mother, Melissa Casey of Tulary, GA; three brothers, Gilbert Casey of CA, Grover (Pete) Casey of CA and Eugene (Russ) Casey of TX; two sisters, Dorothy Moyes of CA and Mona Easley of CO; and eight grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of many friends. Mr. Casey served in the Air Force. Preceded in death by his father Jackson Casey and two brothers Cedric and Gerald. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
GEHRKE, Susan Louise, 50, of Tucson. Died June 30, 1996. Survived by sons, James Gehrke, and Michael Gehrke; grandson, Corey J. Gehrke; parents, Fred and Rose Wilkinson; sister, Judy (Jerry) Hammar; brother, Robert (Bernie) Heacock. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.
GOMEZ, Gerardo O., born June 5, 1927, passed away June 28, 1996. Survived by wife, Maria; two daughters, Mary Ann Maldonado and Christina Sanchez; two sisters, Mercy Nunez and Maria Jesus Sanchez; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Mr. Gomez was a retired welder from Pima County. Visitation Tuesday, July 2 at 5:00 p.m. St. Margaret’s Church with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Margaret’s Church. Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.
GORMAN, Dr. Anna M., died on July 1, 1996. She was born in Raymond, IL, in 1923, and had lived in Tucson four years. She graduated from high school in Raymond, IL, earned her bachelor’s degree in home economics education from Illinois State Normal University, her Master’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin, and her Doctorate in Education from the University of Illinois. She taught over 40 years: in high schools in IL, as assistant professor of home economics at Indiana State University, Indiana, PA, and the University of Kentucky, as a research and development specialist and professor of Home Economics at Ohio State University, and professor of Home Economics and doctoral candidate advisor at Oklahoma State University at Stillwater, OK, from 1976 until she retired in 1989. She is survived by her sister and husband, Marie and Ed Verbout; and five nieces and nephews and their families: Louise and Philip Verbout of Atascocita, TX, Rhonda and Michael Verbout of Tucson; Mary Verbout of Prescott, Theresaand Jerry Yslas of Prescott, and Rose and Evan Phelps of Fayetteville, NC. Memorial Mass will be celebrated by Father Ron Gagnon at Most Holy Trinity Church, 1300 N. Greasewood, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 1996. Memorials may be directed to Most Holy Trinity or to the Lincolnwood High School Library, Raymond, IL, 62560. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
KEACH, Berniece F., 61, passed away June 30, 1996. Survived by husband, Tom; sons, James T. (Debby) Keach, Michael W. Keach; daughter, Susan E. Keach; grandson, Timothy J. Keach, all of Tucson; mother, Eleanor Brown; and brother, Irvin Foote, both of Illinois. Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 1996 at Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan, with Father James Conrad officiating. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ 85712.
MOORE, Martha M. “Mick’ 79, died June 29, 1996. Loving wife, mother and grandmother. Survived by husband, Glen W. Moore; daughter, Glenda (Jerry) Willis; grandson, Blair Willis; also survived by brothers, Bob Dickerson of TX and Bill Dickerson of FL. Private family services were held. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
MORIARTY, James Patrick, 90, of Tucson, died June 29, 1996. Preceded in death by wife, Bernetta, 1985. Survived by son, Dr. Terrence (Dawn) Moriarty of Tucson; grandchildren, Cori Moriarty, Andrew Moriarty (Sherrill Neifert), Cynthia Fortuno, all of Tucson, Patricia (Rick) Hirsch of Barrington, IL and Terrence (Sandra) Moriarty, Jr. of Chicago, IL; great-grandchildren, Ryan Fortuno and Jason Moriarty; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Moriarty’s love of family was uppermost in his life. Memorial Mass offered Friday, July 5, 1996, 11:00 a.m. St. Joseph’s Church, celebrated by Rev. Frederic Curry. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph’s Parochial School or Congregation Anshei Israel Preschool Kindergarten. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
PEREZ, Rose Zagona, 83, of Tucson, passed away on June 26, 1996. She is survived by her brother, Salvatore; and her sisters, Edith and Helen Zagona. Her good cheer, thoughtfulness and affectionate nature will be greatly missed by them as well as by her many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
RUBOYIANES, Marilou, 56, of Tucson, died June 30, 1996. Survived by husband, George; children, Margie (Mike) Sugar, David (Wendi) Ruboyanies, Lorilee (Robert) Baile, Lisa (Jim) Varner; grandchildren, Aaron Sugar, Matt Sugar, Samantha Sugar, Nick Sugar, Anthony and Allan Ruboyanies, Heath and Dylan Baile, Jamie and Lee Varner. Marilou was president of the Canyon Del Oro Kennel Club and past president of the Boxer Club of Arizona. Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1145 E. Ft. Lowell Rd. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the Trisagion Service at 7:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (one block North of Grant), 327-6341.
TOLAND, Clarence Edward, 66, of Tucson, died June 30, 1996. Clarence is a member of Manor Baptist Church and is survived by wife, Theresa; son, Stephen (Carolee) Toland; and daughter, Cathy (George) Sloane; three grandchildren, Amy, Samantha and Thomas; and five brothers and sisters. Preceded in death by son Michael. Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 3 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., with Pastor Kenneth J. Nickell officiating. Burial will follow in East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
CAMPBELL, Murel F., was born in Spencer, IN, February 13, 1905 and passed away June 27, 1996 in Tucson, AZ. She served in WWII as a First Lt. with the US Army Nurses Corp. Outside of nursing her greatest interest was raising race horses. In years past she had race horses in southern California and the Rillito Race Track in Tucson. She was a member of VFW Post 10188, Tucson. She is survived by a sister, Viola Mae DeLapp of Indianapolis, IN; and a brother, Earl Campbell of Chicago, IL; 28 nephews and nieces. Burial will be in the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111).
