SCHROEDER, Elfriede, 85, of Chicago, IL, died March 23, 1997 in Tucson, AZ. Predeceased by husband, Walter and daughter, Karin Schroeder. Survived by daughter, Marlys A. Beider of Chicago; grandchildren, Jacqueline (Steve) Shear, Kenneth (Shay) Beider, Kelly (Michael) Rubin and Daniel Beider; great-grandchildren, Olivia, Samara, Hal, Cody, Jacoby, Jonah and Skyler; brother, August Pallenberg and sister, Wilma Wollburg. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
SMITH, Olivia M., age 100, died March 25, 1997 in St. Joseph, MI. Survivors include: son, W. Bertran (Dorothea) Smith Jr., St.Joseph, MI; daughter, Joan Oland, Atlanta, GA; grandson, Bert Smith. Ms. Smith has been a resident of Arizona since 1935, moving here from Illinois. She returned to Michigan two years ago. She was a Parishioner of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. Bertran Smith Sr. in 1965. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, Sunday, March 30, 1997 from 3:00 to 7:00. Mass will be at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, March 31, 1997, 11:00 with Fr.Donald Fielder officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Hope. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
STEVENS, Jean (Lois), 71, died March 23, 1997, after several years of ill health. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Don; two daughters, Janis Ann Eklund and Robin Sue Houck; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; one sister, Virginia Bowe; and one brother, Kenneth O’Leary, both of Davenport, IA; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held at Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church, 5360 E. Pima Street, Thursday, March 27, 1997 at 11:00 a.m., Pastor Witkop officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
VILMANYI, Barbara H., died on March 23, 1997 after a long illness. She was born in Hungary, Europe on March 15, 1901 and immigrated to America in 1922. Barbara has been a resident of Tucson since 1968. Loving mother of Clara V. Buckelew of Tucson, AZ and Daniel Vilmanyi of Pennsylvania. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Vilmanyi; her son, Louis Nicholas Vilmanyi; her sister, Clara Swanson; and her granddaughter, Kathy Vilmanyi. A memorial service will be held in her honor at St.Andrews Presbyterian Church at 750 W. Chapala Dr. on Saturday, March 29, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Heart Association or the American Parkinson Disease Association. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
ABER, Michael Orr, 51, best friend and husband of Lois Chamberlain Aber, passed peacefully into the Light March 20–the first day of Spring. In Tucson he left behind four stepchildren, Jason, Lisa, Ashley, and Seth Chamberlain; three grandchildren, Lauren, Jessica, and Jason; his sister and brother-in-law, Judy and 'Pete' Peterson; and many loving and devoted friends. His inspiring story of spirit, courage, faith, and miracles will long be remembered by those who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Vencare Hospice, 355 N Wilmot Rd., 85711.
BERRY, Beverly Jean, died Sunday, March 23, 1997 at her home in Tucson. Beverly was born July 19, 1930 in Flora, IL. She was the daughter of Ralph S. and Anna Thompson Berry, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister, Charlotte Berry of Tucson. Other survivors include four aunts, one uncle, numerous cousins including Pam (Tom) Moore and daughters of Tucson; and Susan (Ralph) Schild and daughters of Tucson. Beverly retired to Tucson following a 42 year career with the Missouri Pacific (eventually Union Pacific) Railroad in St. Louis, MO. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Tucson. She was a member and past national officer in the National Association of Railway Businesswomen.After moving to Tucson, Beverly became active in Welcome Wagon and served as Secretary. Graveside Services and Burial will be in Flora, Illinois. A Memorial Service for Beverly Berry will be held in Tucson at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
DESIST, Rev. Dr. Dominick F., 90, of Tucson, died Saturday, March 22, 1997. He is survived by his daughter, Jeanne D. Ware; granddaughters, Becky (Dave) Gaspar, Betsy (Wayne) Keary; great-grandson, D.F. Gaspar. Rev. Desist was a pastor for 50 years in West Virginia, 10 years in Florida, and was a former pastor of Rincon Baptist Church in Tucson. He was currently a member of Boulevard Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., with Reverends Gene Ormsbee and Darrel Prim officiating. Friends may call at the Chapel one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in Clarksburg, WV. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Boulevard Baptist Church, 800 S. Tucson Blvd., Tucson, 85716.
KACENAK, Sam, 83, of San Manuel, AZ, died Saturday, March 22, 1997. Survived by loving wife, Mary Kacenak; daughters, Carol (Richard) Wiley, Ruth (Richard) Acton, and Darlene (Albert) Schupman, Jr.; son, Mr. James Shotts; 18 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and 9 step-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter, Deborah L. Pitt. Affiliations: VFW, DAV, Sargents, Retired Army/Air Force in 1965. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 25, 1997 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Services will be held Wednesday, March 26, 1997 at SOUTH LAWN CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave., 11:00 a.m. Remembrances may be made to Hospice Family Care on Ft. Lowell.
LOGAN, Thomas R., 48, of Bakersfield, CA, died March 23, 1997. Father of Lisa N.Logan of Bakersfield, CA. Brother of Ruth A. Griffith of Pittsburgh, PA. Ex-husband of Nina L. Logan of Bakersfield, CA. Uncle of Shirley M. Freis of Mesa, AZ, Christine Reese of Tucson. Funeral Services private. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL 3435 N 1st Ave, (888-1111).
REYMER, Richard Wilson, 69, of Tucson, Arizona. Born in Washington, D.C. on December 28, 1927, and retired from the United States Air Force 1977. Dick was welcomed into the arms of his Lord Jesus March 23, 1997 after a brief and painful journey with cancer. He was surrounded by his family’s love. He was met by his father and mother, Paul and Agnes Reymer and his brother, James Reymer. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Virginia; and a caring and loving father to son, Frank Reymer and his wife Cindy of Fairfax, Virginia; son, Ricky of Stanton, Virginia; daughter, Debra Reymer-Keene and her husband Robert of Yorktown, Virginia; son, Randall Reymer of Clinton, Maryland; daughter, Sheryl Miller and her husband Bryan of Yorktown, Virginia; daughter, Carolyn Setzer and her husband Walter of McCammon, Idaho; son, Laurence Steinat and his wife Julia of Elizabethton, Tennessee; daughter, Patricia Mink and her husband Daniel of Crownville, Maryland; son, Robert Steinat and his wife Rosemary of Crownsville, Maryland; and daughter, Susan-Bethany Cusolito and her husband Mitch of Tucson, Arizona. 'Pop Pop' a kind, loving, and gentle grandfather to 24 wonderful grandchildren. Richard is also survived by his sister, Dorothy Sabo of Burlingham, New York; and sister, Betty Jonell Chism of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Funeral Service 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 1997 at Lutheran Church of the King, 2450 S Kolb Road with Rev. Dr. Dick E. Hamlin and Rev. Harry M. Rohwer, Jr., officiating. Further Services and interment in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 25 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
SPLAIN, Ila J., 79, died March 21, 1997. Survived by her husband, William A. Splain; daughter, Barbara and her husband Ted Coe. Ila was a resident of Tucson since 1952. Private Family Services were held. Entombment at East Lawn Palms Cemetery under the direction of EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
STEVENS, Jean (Lois), 71, died March 23, 1997, after several years of ill health. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Don; two daughters, Janis Ann Eklund and Robin Sue Houck; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; one sister, Virginia Bowe; and one brother, Kenneth O’Leary, both of Davenport, IA; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held at Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church, 5360 E. Pima Street, Thursday, March 27, 1997 at 11:00 a.m., Pastor Witkop officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
BUTARE, Patricia, died on March 21, 1997 after being struck by a car in Phoenix. Mrs. Butare, born in Zanesville, Ohio in 1944, has been a resident of Tucson since 1994. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Chatham College in Pittsburgh, a Masters in Business Administration from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, and a Masters in Counseling from the State University of New York in Albany. She was a former Vice President of the Bank of Sante Fe as well as a Vice President of Community Savings Bank in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Most recently, Mrs. Butare was an Arizona Certified Counselor practicing in Tucson. She is survived by her husband, Joseph J. Butare, Jr., of Tucson; her son, Joel Van Amberg of Tucson; and her mother, Ruth Baisler Anderson of Columbus, Ohio. Her late father was Albert W. Baisler, former President of State University of New York in Jamestown. She is also survived by her sisters, Mary A. Doyle of New London, New Hampshire, and Linda B. Weeks of McKinleyville, California; her daughter-in-law, Deirdre Van Amberg of Tucson; her step-children, Joseph J. Butare III of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Susan A. Butare of Tucson; her niece, Heather Grogan of Eugene, Oregon; and her nephews, Bradford Doyle of Rhode Island and Jonathon Doyle of Massachusetts. A Memorial Service will be held in her honor at St. Philips in the Hills Church at 4440 N. Campbell Avenue at River Road on Tuesday, March 25, 1997 at noon. Contributions in her memory may be made directly to St. Philips in the Hills Church. Arrangements have been made by HEATHER MORTUARY.
MANGELSDORF, Carl H. M.D. Entered into eternal rest on March 21, 1997 at 12: 07 a.m. He was born on October 15, 1929 in Rock Island, ILL. He is survived by his wife of 44 Years, Chastine; four children, Carl H. III, Mar Sue Haffner, Michele, and Thomas; one brother, Richard and Jeannie; four sisters, Joan (Mrs. Robert) Van der Zee, Donna (Mrs. William) Hett, Janet (Mrs.Donald) Mullinax, and Judy (Mrs. Franklin) Rose; two grandchildren, Heidi S. Mangelsdorf and Carl H. Mangelsdorf IV; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He attended Augustana College and later received a B.S. Degree from the University of Iowa and his M.D. Degree in 1954 from Iowa. His internship was at Hurley Hospital in Flint, Mich.He entered Public Health in Special Health Services, a branch of the U.S. Coast Guard for two years, serving in Baton Rouge, La., various areas in Michigan, including Detroit Receiving. In 1955 he entered Family Practice with Dr. Richard Lundeen, in Flint, Mich, serving on the staff of three major hospitals there. The family moved to Tucson, due to his wife’s arthritis, in 1975, leaving many loving patients. He practiced Family Practice on Camino Principal and Tanque Verde, taking over Dr. Macbeth’s practice, until he had to retire due to a physical disability in December 1989. He was a Diplomat in the American Academy of Family Practice, retired member of the Pima County Medical Society, Az. Academy of Family Practice, A.M.A. Dr. Carl, as he was affectionately called by many loving patients and friends, loved to travel, golf, boat and the Arizona mountains, He was a member of Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church and served on its council for eight years. During his retirement years he enjoyed the collection and study of his family genealogy and spending time with his grandchildren, Heidi and Carl IV.'DOC' will be greatly missed by his family, friends and the many loving patients he had so dedicatedly served. Visitation will be Monday, March 24, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS, 5801 E. Grant Rd. The Funeral will be Tuesday, March 25, 1:00 p.m., at Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church, 5360 E. Pima St.
MAUL, Isabel, 92, of Tucson, passed away March 22, 1997. Isabel was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Maul. She is survived by her daughters, Joyce (Matt) Adams and Shirley (Jim) Portzer; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Friends may call at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott, on Wednesday, March 26, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Graveside Services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Tucson Memorial Park South Lawn with Fr. Bob Wicht officiating. Family suggests memorial contributions to the University of Arizona Cancer Center, 1515 N. Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85724 in Isabel’s name.
McKINNEY, Angelita, 99, died March 22, 1997. Mother of Helen Carson of CA; and Arthur McKinney of Tucson. Sister of Mary LaFuente of Sun City, CA and Frances Foster of Los Angeles, CA. Three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
MICHAEL ANTHONY PARSEGHIAN
March 26, 1987 – March 22, 1997
Michael loved life.
He loved Ara and Marcia and Christa.
He loved karate and cowboys and Garth.
He loved his friends.
He was the spirit of Sunrise Drive Elementary School.
Michael had a smile for everyone.
He gave us strength through his hugs.
He gave us joy through his laughter.
He gave us courage through his acceptance.
He showed us how precious life is.
Hold your children; hug them daily;
You never know when they will leave you.
Michael is survived by his parents Michael and Cindy, brother Ara, sisters Marcia and Christa, paternal grandparents Ara and Katie Parseghian, maternal grandmother Vickey Buescher, aunts, uncles, cousins, many friends and pal, Cappo. Rosary will be recited on Monday, March 24, 1997, 7:00 P.M. at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5150 N. Valley View Rd., with visitation to follow until 8:30 P.M. Celebration of Life Mass will be offered on Tuesday, March 25, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Michael’s name to the Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation, 1760 E. River Rd., Suite 115, Tucson, AZ 85718. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
