McGURREN, Henry ”Hank”, 86, a Chicago attorney for 62 years died Monday, November 17, 1997 at his home in Tucson, AZ. Mr. McGurren, a Chicago native, was an attorney with Department of Justice from the years 1941 through 1948, during which time he commuted to Washington, D.C. He then practiced corporate international and tax law with the firm of McGurren and McGurren until 1965. He continued to practice law in his own firm until his death. During the second World War and for many years following the war Mr. McGurren worked covertly for the office of the Secret Service. Mr. McGurren graduated from Cornell University in 1932. He received his law degree from the University of Michigan in 1935. Mr. McGurren is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carroll Brady McGurren; two daughters, Karen Hoyt and Joy Whitmer; their son, Henry J. McGurren; eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held at St. Pius X Church, 1800 North Camino Rio Decimo on Saturday, November 22 at 11:30 a.m. Donations may be sent to the Matthews Foundation for prostate cancer research, 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 195, Sacramento, CA 95825.
RUHL, Christopher ”Chris” 88, of Tucson, died November 18, 1997. A resident of Tucson since 1942. Husband of Catherine of Tucson; father of Carol M. (Roy) Smith of Hatboro, PA, Frank G. (Becky) Ruhl of Tucson, Cathy V. (Richard) Roby of Paris, TX, Bernard ”Butch” (Sandy) Ruhl, George J. Ruhl, Christopher Ruhl Jr., Sue (Rick) Olasin, all of Tucson; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother of John Ruhl of WA, Sophia Ruhl, Rose May, Mary Schaeffer, Genevieve Reigendorn, all of CO. Predeceased by brother, Peter Ruhl. Funeral Mass, Friday, November 21, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church with burial to follow in Holy Hope Cemetery. Visitation, Thursday, November 20 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111).
Betty Newmeyer Owens
August 24, 1911 – November 17, 1997
Betty Newmeyer Owens, 86, died peacefully in her sleep on November 17, 1997. She was born in DuBois, Pennsylvania on August 24, 1911. Having visited Tucson many times beginning in 1956 she moved to Tucson in 1986, with her husband, William R. Owens. A Registered Nurse for 40 years, she was educated at Allegheny College and the Spencer Hospital School of Nursing in Meadville, Pennsylvania and took post-graduate training in tracheotomy at Bellview Hospital in New York City. Early in her career she was a Relief Investigator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and subsequently served as a Pennsylvania Country School Nurse. Later in her career, her services as private duty nurse were much in demand in hospitals and homes because of her great compassion and competence. She was active in the communities where she and her family lived and served as a member and officer of the Faculty Wives’ Clubs at the University of Buffalo, Temple University and Russell Sage College (Troy, N.Y.), colleges at which her husband, was a professor. She and her husband were Danforth Foundation Associates, representing Russell Sage College and were co-chairs of the Doubles Club at the United Presbyterian Church. She also served on the Board of the YWCA and was a 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star. Among her many interests she enjoyed reading, painting, the arts, needle-work and traveling. She traveled extensively in the United States and visited the British Isles and Europe with her family. She made enduring friendships all over the country. She was an excellent cook and relished entertaining her many friends in her home. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, William R. Owens of Tucson; her sister, Jakie Jean Didiwick of Selbyville, Delaware; her son, Russell K. Owens and his wife, Janet of Castleton, N.Y.; her daughter, Elizabeth (Betsy) O. Conroy and her husband, James; her grandchildren, Benjamin R. Conroy and Catherine E. Conroy, all of Tucson; 7 nieces and nephews and the many close friends she enjoyed so much. She lived her life with passion and deeply touched her family and friends who greatly miss her. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, November 23, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. at Christ Presbyterian Church, 6565 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ (85710). In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Betty N. Owens Memorial Fund, Christ Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
Mary E. Rodello
Mary, born in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1929, had resided in Tucson since 1971.After a long and courageous struggle against cancer, she passed away on November 17, 1997. Mary is survived by her companion and husband of 42 years, Henry ”Joe” Rodello; daughter, Renee and husband Mike Stofko; grandchildren, Michelle Ingalls, Aaron Stofko, Melanie Cardenas; and great-granddaughter, Madison Cardenas. Mary retired from AT&T in 1986 and was an active member of the”Pioneers”. She continued working as chief dispatcher for Ready Rooter until her last days. She greatly enjoyed her work and lived life with an indomitable spirit. Mary’s loving and giving nature touched all with whom she came in contact. Mary is greatly loved and will be sorely missed both by her family and by the many friends she made here and all over the country as she traveled with her husband, Joe, as President of the 82nd Airborne Association. A memorial service will be held at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, November 22, 1997, at Holy Hope Mausoleum, 3555 North Oracle Road. Internment immediately following Mass at Holy Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, 1636 North Swan Road, Tucson, AZ 85712 or the 82ndAirborne Association Educational Fund.
P.S. To My Mary, thanks for the many great years as wife, mother and grandmother. We all love you. Your husband and companion, Joe. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
SCHAUMANN, Norbert, 71, of Tucson, died November 19, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Carol; children, Ginger Olson of MI, Linda Birnbaum of MI, and Connie Abel of Oregon; son, David of NY and Timothy of Tucson; nine grandchildren, Sarah, Rachel, Rebecca, Andrea, Leah, Mark, Paul, Alexander and Ariah as well as a sister, Amelia Klawitter of WI. Mr. Schaumann worked at Thilmany Pulp and Paper in Kaukauna, WI for thirty three years. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 22, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. at Trails West Club House, 8401 South Kolb. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Southern Arizona Chapter or the Body of Christ Free Lutheran Church Building Fund, 7418 East Kenyon, Tucson, AZ 85710. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 North Columbus Boulevard.
SCOFIELD, Eugene H. ”Pete”, passed away November 15, 1997, in Tucson. Born September 6, 1909, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Survived by wife of 12 years, Gertrude; daughter, Dee Ann Sakrison (Jim); son John S. Scofield; and grandchildren, Holly Sakrison Clark (Reid), Jim Sakrison, Jr., and Michael Scofield. Preceded in death by wife Ruth. A graduate of Rose Polytechnic Institute in Terre Haute, Pete was a registered civil engineer employed for many years by the Federal Aviation Agency.Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Salvation Army.
SHULKIN, William M., 83, passed away November 18, 1997 in Tucson, AZ. Born July 11, 1914 in Kalispell, Montana. Mr. Shulkin was a member of the Shrine Temple in Tucson. Survived by his loving wife, Marty; son, Michael Shulkin; daughter, Sandra Olsen; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three brothers; one sister; other relatives and a host of friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 1997 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave. Father Albert Smith of San Xavier Mission officiating. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Shrine Children's Hospital.
BIRNEY, Jesse Edward, 87, of Tucson, died November 16, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine; children, Bill (Rosanne), Joyce (Neal) and Bruce; grandchildren, Rachel, Patrick, Casey, Genie, Janice, Nathan and Jared also survive. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
Elizabeth Dumitrov, 63, of Tucson, 4741 North Oeste Place, Tucson, AZ, died Wednesday morning, November 19, 1997 at Carondelet Hospice at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tucson, AZ. She was the wife of Peter Dumitrov. Mrs. Dumitrov was born in Ellenburg, NY, December 11, 1933, a daughter of the late Homer and Mildred (Fisher) Schutt. Mrs. Dumitrov moved to Waterbury, CT in 1946 and then to Naugatuck, CT in 1974. She then moved to Tucson, AZ in 1987. Mrs. Dumitrov was a past communicant of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Waterbury, CT where she was also a former Sunday school teacher. Mrs. Dumitrov was an active member of the Philoptochos Society of Waterbury, CT and was the former director of summer camp at Camp Laurel for the Waterbury Girls Club. Mrs. Dumitrov will always be remembered by friends and loved ones for her warmth and kindness. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Michael Fusco of Waterbury, CT and Joseph Fusco of Tucson, AZ; one daughter, Cathy Dumitrov of Tucson, AZ; one brother, Leonard Schutt of Tucson, AZ; two grandsons, Steven Fusco of New Milford, CT and Jesse Fusco of Tucson, AZ; one niece and two nephews. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. Calling hours will be Thursday, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Trisagion. Service, 7:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, with Funeral Service Friday, November 21 at St. Demetrios Church at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Waterbury, CT. Memorial contributions may be made out to University of Arizona Health Sciences, Arizona Cancer Center, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719.
GRIFFITHS, Corinne Budde, 92, of Tucson, died November 17, 1997. She is survived by her daughter, Gay Craig; grandchildren, Kathleen, Randy (Marcie), Kenny (Kathy) and Kory; great-grandchildren, Jeremy, Amy, Jacob, Hannah and Caleb. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 North Columbus Boulevard.
Benjamin P. Jacobs Sr., 87, passed away November 17, 1997.Preceded in death by beloved wife Carlota Arreola Jacobs and daughter, Leova Yolanda Jacobs. Survived by children, Benjamin Jr. (Betty) Jacobs, Leova (Leonard) Carrasco, Yolanda Jacobs, Michael (Mercy) Jacobs, Evelyn (Martin) Madrid; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Alfonso Jacobs, Eva Arriaga, Elvira Amado, Leticia Fuentes, Isola Martinez; sister-in-laws, Susie Arreola, Lydia Landon; longtime friends, Margarita and Lupita Cruickshank, Viola Terrazas. Pallbearers, Leonard Carrasco, Michael George Jacobs Jr., Elizardo A. Jacobs, Martin Madrid, Benjamin P. Jacobs III, Carlos Lopez. Honorary Pallbearers, Adolfo Loustaunau, Rudy Elias, Robert Camacho Jr., Leopoldo ”Polo” Jacobs, Antoinette Leonel from California. Many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 21, 1997 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY (SOUTH CHAPEL), 240 Stone Avenue. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. at St.Augustine Cathedral, 192 South Stone Avenue, Mass will be offered on Saturday, November 22, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. at St.Augustine Cathedral. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be sent to Cathedral Maintenance Fund. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
LENIHAN, F. James ”Jim”, Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather, age 76, of Tucson, AZ, died November 17, 1997.Survived by wife, Dorothy; sons, Robert (Kris) Lenihan, Stephen (Cindy) Lenihan; daughter, Laurie (Brad) Becker; ”adopted son”, John Lloyd; nine grandchildren; sister, Mary (Matt) Baumann, Patty (Maynard) Kambak; brothers, Robert (Ayeliffe) Lenihan, Emmett (Natalie) Lenihan; loving mother-in-law, Ada Beller; and sister-in-law, Beverly (Robert) Vikander. Mr. Lenihan was a Marine Corps Fighter Pilot in WWII, receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was School Administrator for Flowing Wells School District for 20 years, retiring in 1982. A Memorial Mass will be held, 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 21, 1997 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 8650 North Shannon Road. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to TMC Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85712 in his memory. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 North Norther (at Magee).
MARCO, Mae Vernice, 78, of Tucson, died Saturday, November 8, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph D. Marco, III; grandson, Kevin; brother, Lloyd and sister, Ruth. She is survived by her children, Joseph D. Marco, IV, Pamela Marco Danjou; grandchildren, Joseph, Anthony, Andrew, Michael, Tammy, Shawn; and two great-grandsons; two brothers, Wayne and Ralph Erickson, also survive. A Registered nurse, Mrs. Marco graduated from Rayburn Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1940. She worked for over 42 years in Tucson, including; The Arizona Asthmatic Foundation, Kino Hospital Allergy Clinic and several Allergist’s offices. At her request there will be no services. A Private Burial was held at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL.
NOEL, Dylan Dewayne, In loving memory of Dylan Dewayne Noel, born November 15, 1997 in Tucson. Passed away November 17 1997 in Tucson. Dylan you will always be in our thoughts and prayers and we will always love you. Survived by parents, Dwayne and Terri Noel; two brothers, Jacob and Jonny Soto; grandparents, Soto; and grandparents, Noel and family. Graveside services will be Friday, November 21, 1997 at Holy Hope Cemetery, 3555 North Oracle at 1:00 p.m.. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
ORNELAS, Kathryn A., 41, of Tucson, died November 17, 1997. Survivors include her son, Noah (Carrie) Canez; two daughters, Ashley and Andrea; grandchildren, Noah Jr. and Marissa Canez; parents, Amy and Robert Hansen; and sisters, Anna and Donna. Memorial service will be held Friday, 3:00 p.m., November 21, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL.
Jack Loren Ruddell
Left us this November 17, 1997, following a brief illness. He was 85 years of age. Jack was born November 26, 1911 in Weatherford, OK. Survivors include his brother, George W. Ruddell of Dallas, TX; his sister, Betty (Ruddell) Hendrickson of Seattle, WA; his loving stepchildren, Eddie E. Fry of Alpine, CA, Zola Christensen of Descanso, CA, Jerri Ann Phillips of Baldwin, KS, Marlene Berry of Richwood, TX, Robert K. Smith of Salida, CO and Wayne E. Smith of San Diego, CA. He was blessed with a dear friend and companion in Helen White of Benson, AZ and took great pride in his 12 ”wonderful” grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife, Evelyn Marie; his parents, George and Belle Ruddell; his sister, Neoma (Ruddell) Dickey and brothers, Frank, John and Davis. Jack wished for cremation and to have his ashes scattered (as was his wifes) in a beautiful forested area in Descanso, CA. The family requests memorial contributions be directed to Hospice Family Care, In-Patient Unit, 3838 N. Campbell, Tucson, AZ 85716.
Jack, you were loved dearly by so many. We will miss your smile, your laughter, your humbleness, your generosity and your ever-present exuberance for life. You will never be for gotten.
