DRAKE, Naomi O., 80, of Tucson, died Saturday, November 2, 1996. She is survived by her cousin, Virginia Menke; sisters-in-law, Hilda Drake, Betty Drake, Margaret Drake Schaffer; 11 nieces and nephews. At her request there will be no services. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
HALUCK, Mary, 85, of Tucson, died November 9, 1996. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, November 1, 1911 and resided there until 1961. Mary lived in Tucson for 35 years. She is survived by her daughter, Irene (Gene) Ross of Tucson; five grandchildren, Todd, Troy, and Geno Ross of Tucson, and Kim Petty and Teri Rodi of Pittsburgh; four great-grandchildren, Marissa and Matthew Petty and Kayla and Ronnie Rodi, all of Pittsburgh. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd (at Speedway), Tuesday, November 12, 1996 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. with Rosary starting at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Wednesday, November 13 at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Arizona Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd.
HELBIG, Charlotte H., age 97, a resident of Tucson since 1924, passed away November 7, 1996. Born August 30, 1899 in Portland, Oregon. Mrs. Helbig was a 66 year member of the American Legion, Morgan McDermott Unit #7, Unit President in 1943, State President from 1949 to 1950. National Executive Committee Woman 1950 to 1951. Department Secretary during the 1950's. Unit Treasurer for 20 years. Chairwoman of Scholarship Committee for 10 years. Chairwoman for Girls State for five years. She became an Honorary Lifetime Member in 1971. Joined Eastern Star in Palo Alto, California in 1923 and joined Tucson Chapter #2 on March 16, 1937. Mother Advisor of the Rainbow girls during the 1940's. She is survived by her daughters, Doris (Ray) Ruman and Shirley (Don) Ameling; grandson, Nick Ruman; granddaughters, Valerie Ruman, Charlotte Haskell, Susan (Kurt) Luedtke, Kathryn and Barbara Haskell; great-grandchildren, Louisa Haskell, Hallette Luedtke and Lorena Ruman. A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 12, 1996 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave.Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL. Eastern Star, Arizona Chapter 2, officiating.Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made in memory of Charlotte to the Child Welfare Fund or The Scholarship Fund, American Legion Auxiliary, Morgan McDermott Unit #7, 330 W. Franklin, Tucson, AZ 85710.
SCHANTZ, Mildred 'Mickey', 81, of Tucson, died November 10, 1996. Survived by children, Joan Gail (Lazer) Cohen of Encino, CA; Buddy I. (Frana) Schantz of Tucson; and Jeffrey Schantz of Tucson; brothers and sisters, Ruth Hass, Gerald Ross, and Ada Yontef, all of Tucson, and Bernard Ross of NY; eight grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Graveside Services Monday, 2:30 p.m., Evergreen Cemetery, Congregation Anshei Israel Section, with Rabbi Arthur R. Oleisky officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
THOMAS, Mary Goheen, 33, of Tucson, died November 7, 1996. Mary was the beloved wife of Timothy M. Thomas and mother of Matthew, Jessica, Christine, Bradley, and Sean. She is also survived by her mother, Beverly Goheen; brother, Mark (Kendra) Goheen; father- and mother-in-law, Bob and Katie Thomas; brother-in-law, Steve (Carolyn) Thomas; sisters-in-law, Cheryl (Rick) Cloutier, Barb (Kevin) Stalsberg, and Susie Thomas; plus many aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; and friends. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd., Tuesday, November 12, 1996 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Interment will be in Minnesota on Friday, November 15, 1996.
CONN, Hershal R. US Army Ret., 60, of Tucson, died November 9, 1996. Husband of Betty of Tucson; father of A. Marie Watters, Howard L. Hurley, Andrew L. Conn, Robert A. Conn, Sherrill Conn, Dawn Demma, Jerry R. Conn, John D. Conn, Rocky Conn, Patricia Van Noy; grandson, Kevin and 19 more grandchildren; one great-grandchild, Angelica. Funeral Services Thursday, November 14, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, burial to follow in East Lawn Cemetery with U.S. Army Honor Guard. Visitation Wednesday, November 13, 1996 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111).
FOSTER, Lance H., 24, of Tucson, died November 9, 1996. Survived by his wife of one year, Rebeca A. Foster; his son, Jesse Lee, both of Tucson; his mother, Barbara J. Foster, Of Harrison, OH; brothers, Bobby E. (Cindy) Foster of Tucson; Richard L. Foster of Marana, Donald E. (Darlene) Foster of Warsaw, KY; sister, Melanie (Ed) Rodriguez of Roy, WA. Services Tuesday, 2:00 p.m.EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile, with Reverend Ronald P. Gagnon, Most Holy Trinity Church, officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
GARDNER, Earl M., 74, of Tucson, died November 10, 1996. Survived by wife, Ethel; children, Patrick Gardner of VA, Judith, Joel, Jane, Catherine, Christine, Bernadette, Mark, Anthony of MN and Jennifer of Tucson; 24 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Visitation will be held Tuesday, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Tanque Verde Lutheran Church, 8625 E. Tanque Verde Rd. Burial will follow in East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, c/o Sabbar Shrine Temple, 450 S. Tucson Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719.
GONZALES, Nellie C., 73, of Tucson, passed away November 9, 1996. Widow of Jesus Gonzales. Survived by daughters, Jessie (Henry) Herreras, Oralia (Roberto) Losano and Georgina (John) Dunne; sons, Mariano (Thelma), Manny (Gloria), Henry (Yolanda), Frank, Pete (Irma) and Benjamin (Gigi) Gonzales; 27 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, November 14 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at TUCSON MORTUARY, South Chapel, 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Friday, November 15 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
HAFKE, Walter Ellis, 76, of Tucson, died November 7, 1996. Survived by wife, Shirley; daughter, Wendy (Stanley) Reynolds; grandchildren, Adam, Melissa and Miranda.Services will be held Thursday, 3:00 p.m. at St. Marks Presbyterian Church, 3809 E. 3rd St. Friends may call Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson, Blvd. (1 1/2 blocks N. of Grant Rd.) 327-6341.
HALUCK, Mary, 85, of Tucson, died November 9, 1996. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, November 1, 1911 and resided there until 1961. Mary lived in Tucson for 35 years. She is survived by her daughter, Irene (Gene) Ross of Tucson; five grandchildren, Todd, Troy, and Geno Ross of Tucson, and Kim Petty and Teri Rodi of Pittsburgh; four great-grandchildren, Marissa and Matthew Petty and Kayla and Ronnie Rodi, all of Pittsburgh. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd (at Speedway), Tuesday, November 12, 1996 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. with Rosary starting at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Wednesday, November 13 at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Arizona Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd.
KAUFMAN, Paul C., 76, of Tucson, died Sunday, November 10, 1996. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Helen; sons, Bob (Barbi) Kaufman, Dave Kaufman; grandchildren, Lisa Kaufman, Scott Kaufman, Mary Ellen Sharits, Paul R. Kaufman, Jeff Holt; great-grandchildren, Richard Holt, Breanna Sharits; sister, Margaret Smith. Mr. Kaufman was a World War II Army Veteran and was owner and operator of Supreme Cleaners. At his request there will be no services. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
LACY, Ethelyn, 85, homemaker, passed away Saturday, November 9, 1996 after a brief residency at Park Villa Convalescent Center. Mrs. Lacy was born on April 11, 1911 to Jerry and Mary Elizabeth (nee Bonner) Moore in Kaufman, Texas. She moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1939. On November 28, 1942, she married N. L. 'Mike' Lacy and shared a loving household with him until he passed away on July 16, 1968. Mrs. Lacy was a long time member of Phillips Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, where she served many years as stewardess and chairperson of the the board of stewardesses. Until the recent past, she was a member of Pilgrim Rest Temple 377, I.B.P.O.E.W. and of the Order of Eastern Star, PHA. Surviving Mrs. Lacy are: daughter, Brenda (Rev. Jarvis) Johnson and grandson, William Lee Jarvis Johnson of Tulsa, Oklahoma; daughter, Irene Middleton of Dallas, Texas and granddaughters, Beverly, Delores and Marsha Kay; sister, Thelma (William) Gross; and brother, Jerry (Mabel) Moore II, both of Tucson, Arizona; nephews, Harold Lewis of Los Angeles, California, Jerry Moore III of Phoenix, Arizona and David Moore of Augusta, Georgia; nieces, Cheryl (Harvey) Eddington and Lynn (James) Hanson, both of Bakersfield, California; grandson, Kevin Johnson of Tucson, Arizona; esteemed family, Alice Smith, Frank Morris, Patsy Waterfall and Jane Hewitt Heffleman, all of Tucson, Arizona; 10 great-grandchildren and other family and friends. Friends may call at ARIZONA MORTUARY, 7 E. University Boulevard, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 14, 1996. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 1996 at Phillips Chapel C.M.E. Church, 122 W. Fourth Street, with Reverend Edward L. Howard officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Ave. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY.
MANESS, Albert J., 83, a long time resident of Tucson, died November 10, 1996. Mr.Maness is a retired local painting contractor. Survived by wife, Mattie; sons, Roger Maness of Tucson and Ronald Maness of TX; daughters, Gail Padgett and Theresa Maness, both of Tucson; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Martha Kiselicka of Tucson; and Scott Petry of SC. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to7:00 p.m., Tuesday at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. where Funeral Service will be held 9:00 a.m., Wednesday. Burial will follow in East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
MARLOW, Herman F., 87, born February 13, 1909 in Herrin, IL, died November 10, 1996. Survived by Jennie, his wife of 61 years; daughters, Dee Sommer and Sr.Joanne Marlow, D.C.; son, H. F. Marlow, Jr.; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass at St. Pius X Church on Friday, November 15, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Monastery, St. David, AZ 85630.
REED, Frank, 70 years old, died Wednesday, November 6, 1996 in Tucson. Survived by wife, Joan Reed of Tucson; one son, Joe (Lisa) Reed of Cottonwood, AZ; two grandchildren, Eric and Raina. No Services are planned at this time. Arrangements handled by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
SCHOFIELD, Elaine Christine, 68, of Tucson, died November 10, 1996. Survivors include daughters, Sylvia Ford of Houston, Christine Schofield Whitaker; and son, James Schofield of Tucson; granddaughter, Colleen Moher of Tucson; grandsons, Richard and Daniel Ford of Houston; great-grandchildren, Sage and Forest Moher of Tucson; Aunt Eleanor Rideout and Aunt Goldie Dobson, both of Tucson, Aunt Mary of California; brother, Dr. Chauncy Dobson, Tarrytown, NY, brother-in-law, Robert J. Schofield of Alamos, Mexico; sister-in-law, Miriam Bratton of Grass Valley, CA; mother-in-law, Dorothy Schofield; nieces, Dorothy Jameson, Laura Bailey, Carol Stevenson, Stephanie Trolle, Cynthia Tesst, Valerie Frost and Deirdre Dobson; nephews, Bert (Chip) Wallis and Paul and Gary Dobson. Funeral Services will be at St. Philips in the Hills Episcopal Church, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, with the Rev. Peter Cheney officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Schofield’s name to the University Cancer Center or St. Luke’s in the Desert, 615 E. Adams, Tucson 85705. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
SEWELL, Ruth Porter, 102, of Tucson, died Saturday, November 9, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.Arthur 'Prof' Sewell. Mrs. Sewell was a member of the First Christian Church, the O.E.S Arizona Chapter #2, the Tucson Woman’s Club, the Pima County Retired Teacher’s Assoc., the General Federation of Women and an Assoc. member of Salvation Army. Private Graveside Services were held at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 1996 at First Christian Church, 740 E. Speedway, with Pastor Nobi Kaneko officiating. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
VOHLERS, Helen Teresa, 90, died November 6, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, John. H. Vohlers. Mother of John F. (Beatrice) Vohlers of Tucson, A. Joseph (Margy) Vohlers of FL and Winifred (John) Masterson of CO; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive. Memorial Service 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 12 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft, with Father John Allt officiating. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BINGHAM, Glen Lamar, 73, of San Manuel, died Thursday, November 7, 1996. He was a cattle rancher and a grandson of the pioneer family that settled Binghampton in Tucson in the late 1800's. He is survived by beloved wife of 54 years, Dorothy; children, Deryl (Sharon), Glenna (Jim) Hablutzel, Doug(Karen), Jim (Linda), Janet (David) White and Lydia (Leonard) Holcombe; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Norman (Audrey), Keith (LaVelle) and Dale (Darlene); sisters, Velma (Osmond) Jones and Arlene (Lavelle) Haymore; and many other family and friends. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @Magee, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 1996. Funeral Services will be held at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Binghampton Ward, 3700 E. Fort Lowell, on Monday, November 11, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. with President Duane Bingham officiating. Burial will follow at Binghampton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 639 E. Speedway Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85705.
