SEERY, Rosemary, age 72, of Tucson, died March 12, 1997. Survived by loving husband, Bernie; sons, Bernard and Brian; daughter, Michele Hawley; six grandchildren; three sisters. Mrs. Seery was co-owner of the Big A. Restaurant. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5150 N. Valley View Dr. (one block west of Swan) Saturday, March 15, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Donations may be made to Tucson Medical Center Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, 85712. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
Virginia Ann (Schockman) Young - Beloved wife, mother, sister and friend. Surrounded by her family, Virginia passed away peacefully on March 12, 1997. Virginia was born in Norwood, Ohio on May 15, 1928 and moved to Tucson with her family in 1943. Graduated from Tucson High School on July 9, 1949. Virginia married Walter E. Young. Together they raised six wonderful children, and in turn, became wonderful grandparents. Virginia is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Walter Young; sons, Walter III, Michael (Judy) and Philip; daughters, Susan (Terry) Lauffer and Carol (Dan) Wagner and 10 grandchildren, Jeffrey and Justin Lauffer, Christopher, Scott, Craig, Mary and Julie Wagner and Michael Jr., Kimberly and Stephen Young. She is also survived by her sister, Alberta, Pace. Virginia is preceded in death by her son, Stephen and her sister, Lillian Powell. Virginia was very active in St. Joseph’s Parish, where she had been a member for 37 years. She served as President of St. Joseph Parish Council, Eucharistic Minister and was very involved with St. Joseph Parochial School. She will always be remembered for her deep faith in God, and her loving commitment to her husband and children. We love you, Mom, we love you grandma. Mass for Mrs. Young will be said at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, March 15 at St.Joseph’s Church, 215 S. Craycroft, with Scripture Services at 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 14 at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, where friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested for St. Joseph Parochial School Adopt-a-Student Program or the Southern Arizona Kidney Foundation.
BLOCK, Lillian Maloney, 82, a former resident of Tucson who had just returned to live here, died Monday, March 10, 1997 at Tucson Medical Center. The daughter of George and Clara Maloney of Peoria, IL., she married Carl Henry Block of Peoria in 1942. They relocated to Tucson in 1951. After Mr. Block’s death in 1969, Mrs. Block took up residence in Palos Verdes Estates, California with their three daughters who survive her: Jeannette Horky and Nancy Block of Palos Verdes Estates and Patricia Mara of Tucson. Also surviving is a sister, Vivian Harvey of Tucson and one grandchild. Services will be private. Cremation will be accorded. Arrangements are by HEATHER MORTUARY. Friends may call at the home of daughter, Patricia Mara, 40 N. Camino Miramonte, after 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 15. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima Tucson 85712 or the American Lung Association, 2819 E. Broadway, Tucson 85716.
BOTTS, Kenneth E., 68, died March 9, 1997. Beloved husband of Beverly Botts for 42 years; father of Shella Chace of NY and Alana Williams of TX; brother of Gladys Burgett of TX, Luther Botts and Judy Botts, both of IL; three grandchildren also survive. Mr. Botts had been a volunteer at the Pima Air Space Museum for three years. Memorial Service 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 14, 1997 at Catalina Vista Church of the Nazarene, 712 S. Wilmot Rd. with Pastor Gale R. Smedley officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Catalina Church of the Nazarene would be appreciated. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
CAMPOY, Maria J., 79, of Tucson, died March 6, 1997. She is survived by her children, Maria J. Lucero, Lina Campoy, Frank Campoy and Domingo Campoy. She was preceded in death by a son, Miguel Campoy. Also surviving are grandchildren, Miguel, Stella and Victor Campoy, Martina M. Rivera, Marcelina Baltazar, Delia Domiguez, Juan Lucero, Fabian, Joe, Lorenzo, Beatrice and Clarisa Mirranda and Kimberly Campoy. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. at San Martin Catholic Church, on Friday, March 14, 1997. A Rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be on Saturday, at 8:00 a.m. with a burial following at Mt. Calvario Cemetery. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
CASONI, Primo, 78, of Globe, died March 11, 1997. Survived by wife, Vera I. Casoni of Globe; children, Larry D. (Maryann) Casoni of Tucson, Pamela Marie (John E.) Alvino of Globe and Ann (Terry) Solberg of Globe; brother, Adrasto Casoni, Jr. of Suttersville, PA; sister, Bertha Soncini of Suttersville, PA and grandchildren, Cory Casoni, Tyler Solberg, Dominick Alvino and Karrie Alvino. A time of sharing and remembrance will be Saturday, March 15, 1997, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Guayo’s on the Apache Trail. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
CLARK, Marion A., 88, of Tucson, passed away peacefully at home March 11, 1997. She is survived by two daughters, Judy (Pete) Peterson of Tucson (SaddleBrooke) and Lois (Michael) Aber of Tucson; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren within whom her spirit will forever live on. Memorial contributions may be made to Vencare Hospice, 355 N. Wilmot Rd., Tucson, AZ 85711, in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
COOPER, Robert Stanley, 53, of Tucson, died Monday, March 10, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Janet; children, Sharll Philpot, Cindy Cooper, Patrick Cooper; stepsons, Kenneth Beukema, James Beukema; three grandchildren; four step grandchildren three brothers and four sisters. Mr. Cooper was an employee of Pima Country Facilities Management Dept. for 28 years. Funeral Services will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Interment will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary on Thursday, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., 40 N. Swan Rd., Suite 116, Tucson, 85711.
DEEGAN, Genevieve J., 88, of Tucson, died March 7, 1997. Preceded in death by husband, John T. Deegan. Survived by son, Tim Deegan of Vista, CA; daughter, Susanne Garcia and former son-in-law, Ramon Garcia of Tucson; sister, Elizabeth Freeh of West Palm Beach, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass at St. John’s Catholic Church, 602 W. Ajo Way on Saturday, March 15 at 9:30 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Red Cross Blood Service, 222 S. Cherry Ave., 85719.
LATZ, Lina, of Tucson, went to her Heavenly Home, March 1, 1997. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John. She arrived from Germany as the bride 65 years ago. She will be remembered and missed by her many friends and loved ones. Memorial Mass will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul, 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 14.
LEE, Bennie, 75, of Tucson, AZ. passed away Monday, March 10, 1997. Survived by wife of 51 years, Frances; children Nancy (Kim) Pratt, Carol (Nick) Rives, Tom, Michael (Kathy), Brenda (Peter) Wright and Cindy; grandchildren Dylan Pratt, Melissa Lee, Thomas Lee, Jasmine Wright, Skyler Lee and Katherine Rives; also survived by brothers John and Tommy Lee and sisters Alice Culbertson, Bonnie Font and Donna Lee. Ben will be deeply missed by his family and friends. A memorial mass will be held at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd, Friday, March 14, 1997, 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Carondelet Foundation, 350 N. Wilmot, 85711 c/o Rehabilitation Unity in memory of Bennie Lee.
MEOLA, Jone Sonya, 65, of Tucson, AZ, died March 9, 1997.Survivors include: husband, Richard; sons, Charles, Nick (Bobbie), Paul, Christopher; grandchildren, Alexandra and Nicholas.Memorial services will be at St. Pius Catholic Church, Saturday, March 15, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
MOCCO, Ethel, 74 years old, died March 10, 1997, Monday. Born on January 18, 1923. Survived by children, Jean (Robert Sr.) Magiary, David Mocco, Dorothy Kennett; seven grandchildren which includes Anthony Bush, raised by his grandmother; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; three brothers and five sisters. Services will be held at 11:00, March 14, 1997 at Holy Hope Mausoleum, 3555f N. Oracle. Arrangements handled by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338,
MORONEY, Kenneth Sr., 69, of Tucson, passed away at his home March 12, 1997 as a result of a long courageous, exhausting battle with emphysema. Preceded in death by his parents, Mr.William 'Bill' Moroney and Mrs. Mabel Moroney of Taylor Springs, IL. and by sister, Nina. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Clara and his daughter, Chris (Bear) Tardibuono of Tucson; and son, Ken Moroney Jr. (Linda) also of Tucson. He will be sorely missed also by his three grandchildren, Jenny Tardibuono, Jodi (Sean) Dorsey (Moroney, and Curt Moroney, all of Tucson; and great-grandchild, Curt’s son, Jacob. Mr. Moroney is also survived by his sisters, Kay (Harvey) Payne, Lela (Edmund) Pesko, Ida (Fred) Menghini, all of Taylor Springs, IL; and his brothers, William 'Junior' (Louise) Maroney, Tom (Lorraine) Maroney, Wayne (Carol) Maroney (all of Taylor Springs, IL) and brother, Hasting (Emerald) of Decatur, IL; one uncle, Russel Maroney, resides in Hillsboro, IL. Kenneth was born in Hillsboro, IL on December 4, 1927. He lived in Hillsboro as a young man and worked at South Smelter. He married the love of his life, Clara Burrow on December 4, 1945 at Hillsboro, IL. In 1945, they moved to Hillsboro where they lived until moving to be with their children in Arizona in 1968. After a brief stay in Phoenix, AZ. they returned to Hillsboro where Kenneth worked at CIPS Power Plant in Cofeen, IL. Later, in 1978 they moved for the final time to Tucson where they lived on Tucson’s eastside since 1984. Owners of Moroney’s Market on Vandalia Rd. in Hillsboro, and prior to that at Fleming’g Cleaners, Kenneth grew to know a great many neighbors and customers. During his life in Arizona, he cleaned carpets and worked for Frontier Airlines. Emphysema forced his retirement from the Airlines in 1984. A hard worker in his youth, it was only after rearing a family, that Kenneth found time for leisure activities. In Hillsboro, he became an avid bowler. Upon moving to Arizona, he took up the game of golf and spent an occasional day off hacking on the golf course with his airline friends. Later after his retirement, Kenneth teamed up with his son to coach two locally, well-known men’s slow-pitch softball teams. Many, many family friends came about through the local tournament and league softball activities known simply as 'Senior' by his players. He was a skilled hitting coach who enjoyed watching league and tournament games for hours on end. Softball became a great diversion during his last years when emphysema took its toll. Kenneth was a loving husband, terrific father role model and caring and doting 'Grandpa'. Although he has lost the battle with Emphysema, he won many smaller fights with the disease thanks to the untiring efforts of Dr. Stephen Wool. Dr. Wool made many more father’s day and holiday celebrations with 'Kenneth', 'Dad' and 'Grandpa' possible than had been expected. The family would like to extend particular thanks to TMC Hospice for personal care, spiritual help and professional medical support. Friends may call at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, at 204 South Stone Ave. on March 14, 1997 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Scripture Service will be held at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, at 7:00 p.m. Friends may stop by his son’s house at 4434 S. White Pine after the funeral for a final toast to a great father, grandfather, coach and husband. Memorial donations may be made to the Arizona Daily Star Sportsman Fund or any association fighting lung disease. For additional information, contact Ken Moroney Jr. at 748-1637 (Home) or 793-4471 (pager).
STULTZ, Lester R., 86, died March 11, 1997. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Georgia; son, David (Patricia) Stultz; daughter, Karen (Raymond) Dureault; granddaughters, Lisa Hanson and Nadine (Scott) Walton; great-grandchildren, Stephanie and Matthew Hanson. Lester was employed at Hughes Aircraft as a Project Test Engineer for many years. Friends may call Thursday, March 13, 1997 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., where Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 14, 1997, with Pastors Brian R. Dill and Donald R. Haase officiating. Contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church and School, 3925 E. 5th, Tucson, 85711. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
BOTTS, Kenneth E., 68, died March 9, 1997. Beloved husband of Beverly Botts for 42 years; father of Shella Chace of NY and Alana Williams of TX; brother of Gladys Burgett of TX, Luther Botts and Judy Botts, both of IL; three grandchildren also survive. Mr. Botts had been a volunteer at the Pima Air Space Museum for three years. Memorial Service 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 14, 1997 at Catalina Vista Church of the Nazarene, 712 S. Wilmot Rd. with Pastor Gale R. Smedley officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Catalina Church of the Nazarene would be appreciated. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BOYD, Frank Wesley, born May 6, 1935, passed away February 14, 1997. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Services will be held Saturday, March 15 at he Cornerstone Fellowship Church in Tucson, AZ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cornerstone Fellowship Church.
CORN, Jack V., 68, of Tucson, died March 10, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Marie; daughters, Martha (Chuck) Cushman and Donna (Eldon) Curry; son, Jim (Theresa) Corn; grandchildren, Jacki Olivas, John Daughterty, James Garcia, Kevin Curry, De On Curry, and Jim Corn, II; brothers, Clarence Corn, Tucson and Richard Corn, IL; sisters, Virginia Davis, FL; Thelma Spinn, MS, Maude Hasten, IL and Norma Carrier and Le Etta Beauchamp, both of IN; two great-grandchildren, Victor and Andy Olivas. Mr. Corn was preceded in death by parents, Floyd and Stella Corn and brother Eugene Corn. Memorial services will be held at First Free Will Baptist, 2565 E. 18th St on Thursday, March 13, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor David Taylor officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Free Will Baptist Church Camp or TMC Hospice. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus.
FLANDERS, Glenn 'Frank' 80, died March 7, 1997. He is survived by his beloved wife, Delores as well as his children, Vicki, Patricia and Steven (Lory), all of Tucson and Nancy and Jackie of Rockford, IL; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 1997 at Christ Church United Methodist, 655 N. Craycroft with Rev. Paul D. Caseman officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Tucson Metropolitan Ministry or the charity of your choice.
GRAHAM, Edna Mildred, 87, of Tucson, died March 7, 1997. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
