Jack Woodbury Cook, born in Muskegon, MI November 23, 1924, died in Tucson November 6, 1997. Jack was a World War II veteran and a retired employee of Sears. Survived by wife, June; sons, Lawrence Cook of Fort Worth, TX, Brian Cook of Seymour, IN, Steven Cook and Daniel Cook both of Tucson; daughter, Carrie Toth of Tucson and twelve grandchildren. In loving memory of a loving husband, father and grandfather. Graveside Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Sunday November 9, 1997 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
JONES, JR., Walter V., 80, of Tucson, died November, 6, 1997. Survived by wife, Lorayn, of Tucson; sons, Michael and Douglas, of CA; brother, Floyd (Nardine), of Tucson; sisters, Thelma (Lee) Athearn, of IA, Pauline (Merle) Kohn, of IN, Janett (Gerald) Beck, of IN; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday at Valley Funeral Home. Friends may call Monday 11:00 a.m. to service time. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery November 13. Mr. Jones was a member of the Uptown Optimist Club and the Mason Lodge. He was a 30-year veteran of the U.S. Army. Services conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd (1 1/2 blocks N. of Grant Rd), 327-6341.
McCONOCHIE, Marian Brenckle, a longtime Tucson resident, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 1997, just six weeks short of her 91st birthday. Marian, who was born in Milwaukee, WI, spent the last two and a half years of her life at Handmaker’s Home for Aging Adults in Tucson, following a severe stroke in March 1995. A lifelong stargazer and 1928 graduate of Milwaukee Downer College (now part of Lawrence University), Marian Brenckle taught high school English before her marriage. She and her husband raised their family in a Chicago suburb, where Marian was active in church and civic affairs, including a term as president of the League of Women Voters, as well as nature groups and book and bridge clubs. Marian and her husband also traveled widely in North America and Europe. In 1980, as a widow, Marian moved to Arizona, where many pleasant Tucson offerings claimed her interest: symphony concerts, plays, daily swims, and new friends. She was also an active supporter of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, the National Wildlife Federation, the Nature Conservancy, Tucson’s National Public Radio and National Educational Television stations, and the Casas Adobes Congregational Church. Marian McConochie is survived by her four children, Jean Alice of New York City, William A. of Eugene, OR, Roger P. of St. Charles, IL, and Carol Rauch of Philadelphia; and by two grandchildren. She will be buried beside her husband in Glen Ellyn, IL. For Marian’s friends in Tucson, a memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 10 at the Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N. Oracle Road. In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful for a contribution in Marian’s name to any of her civic interests.
PARK, Kermit C., 79, of Tucson, died November 3, 1997. He is survived by sons, James (Judith) of Michigan and Ronald(Joann) of Colorado; grandchildren, Michael, Tracey, Jamie, and Beau. Mr. Park was preceded in death by his wife, Jane in 1995. He was a World War II veteran and Mason. There will be no services. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
Casimer (Casey) Piotrowski, 75, of Tucson, AZ, died November 5, 1997. He was a retired civil servant from DMAFB. He is survived by his wife, Marian; daughter, Theresa (Timothy) Bankert; grandsons, Brandon and Stefan Bankert; sisters, Alice Holka and Genieve Lewicki Lewicki; and brothers, Walter Petrowski and Roy Jecymionka; and many friends and relatives. He was a member of VFW Post 549 and American Legion Post 36. Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 601 E. Fort Lowell, Tuesday, November 11, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Reception will follow at Swan Lake Clubhouse, 4550 N. Flowing Wells. Donations may be made to Carondelet Hospice P.O. Box 13170 Tucson, AZ 85732. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee)
PODWOLSKY, Adeline C., July 9, 1916 – November 5, 1997. Born in Deadwood, SD and raised in Brooklyn, NY, she was an accountant, homemaker, toastmistress, columnist, world traveler, fashion model, Miss America contestant and much more. Above all, she was a caring and giving person who touched many lives. Sons, George (Katherine) and Greg (Becky); grandchildren, Mark, Rachel, Alexander, Lisa, Michael and Randall. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 296-7193. Donations in lieu of flowers to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Memphis.
PRICE, Derwood, 86, of Tucson, died November 5, 1997. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Katie; one daughter, Sharon Price of Austin, TX; grandchildren, Hope and Scott Norris, Jackie Owens; and three great-grandchildren, April, Amber and Kyle; one brother, Wilford Price; and one sister, Clarabelle Sims, both of Illinois. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E Grant Rd., Sunday, November 9, 1997 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Graveside Services will be held Monday, November 10 at 11:00 a.m. at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
Mary Eva Quiroz, 79, of Tucson, passed away November 5, 1997. Preceded in death by brothers, Jose Maria and Ernesto; sisters, Erlinda, Otilia, and Concepcion. Survived by brother, Gilbert ”Nonie” Quiroz; cousin, Josefina Borboa; many nieces and nephews. Mary was a past president of the Catholic Daughters of America. Donations can be made to the Santa Cruz Church Maintenance Fund. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 10, 1997 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel) 240 South Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Tuesday, November 11, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Avenue. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
USHKA, Stefan Thomas, on November 5, 1997, son of Robert M. and Carol J. Nee Koons Ushka of Tucson, AZ. Brother of Jennifer (Kevin) Collier; aunt and uncle, Anne and Lawrence Koons; cousins, Lauren, Eric, and Cindy Koons; great aunt, Beatrice Twardzik; godfather, Leonard Barcousky. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral mass on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m., St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 430 Valleybrook Rd, Chester Heights, PA. Internment St. Thomas the Apostle Cemetery. Friends may call Monday evening 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 16 Heritage Hill Drive, Glen Mills, PA, and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Contributions in his memory to the Stefan Thomas Ushka Memorial Scholarship Fund, C/O Garnet Valley High School, 552 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342 would be appreciated. Arrangements by CARR FUNERAL HOME WALLINGFORD, PA. There will be a memorial service on November 15, 1997 at 227 Panorama Circle, Tucson.
WARNER, Fred W., 68, of Tucson, passed away November 7, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Margie; brother, John M. Warner and three nephews. Fred was a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4903. Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. at the Casas Adobes Baptist Church, 2131 W. Ina Road. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
DE VOLDER, Opal H., 83, died October 31, 1997. Born Ukiah, Oregon, October 24, 1914. Survived by her husband of 53 years, Rene; also survived by a daughter, Sandra (Gene) Johnson of Salem, OR, daughter, Michelle (Earl) Ikeda; and a son, Michael (Charlene) De Volder, both of Tucson. Surviving also are eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at the Broadway Christian Church, 4741 E. Broadway, 2:00 p.m. November 11, 1997. Memorial donation in lieu of flowers may be made to the charity of the donors choice.
Gilbert ”Gila” Gissart, 85, of Tucson, passed away November 4, 1997. Preceded in death by wife, Eva. Survived by loving children: daughter, Delma (Richard) Villegas; sons, Gilbert Gissart, Jr., Conrado (Eleanor) Gissart; sister, Alicia Goldbaum; brother, Rudy Rodriguez; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Gila retired from Pacific Fruit Express after 34 years of service and was a special deputy for the Pima County Sheriff Department for 17 years. Gila was a lifelong member of the Latin American Club. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 9, 1997 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 South Stone Ave., with rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered at 10:00 on Monday, November 10, 1997 at St. John’s Church, 602 W. Ajo Way. Interment to follow at Holy Hope. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
KAPPUS, Dr. Harold C., 81, of Kenosha, WI, died at his home November 4, 1997. Born April 3, 1916 in Kenosha to Ray Kappus and Clara Peterson. He was a lifelong resident of Kenosha, spending the winters in Tucson where he was a member of the Tucson Country Club. He was preceded in death (March 7, 1989) by his first wife, Ruth Matcha and a brother, John. Survived by his wife, Dorothy E. Kappus; four sons, Donald J. of Plano, TX, Ronald J. of Princeton, NJ, Frederick C. of Monassa, VA and Jack Bishop of Orlando, FL; daughter, Judith Bradley of Mequon, WI; eight grandchildren and one great-grandson. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, November 10. Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church. Interment will be on Tuesday in St. James Cemetery. Visitation for Dr. Kappus will be on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the mass at St. Mark Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to the Kenosha Achievement Center, St. Mark Catholic Church, or The Hospice Alliance would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Piasecki-Althaus-Thulin Funeral Home, Kenosha, WI, 414-658-4101.
PRICE, Derwood, 86, of Tucson, died November 5, 1997. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Katie; one daughter, Sharon Price of Austin, TX; grandchildren, Hope and Scott Norris, Jackie Owens; and three great-grandchildren, April, Amber and Kyle; one brother, Wilford Price; and one sister, Clarabelle Sims, both of Illinois. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E Grant Rd., Sunday, November 9, 1997 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Graveside Services will be held Monday, November 10 at 11:00 a.m. at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
BONNER, Megan R., 21, of Tucson, died November 3, 1997. Daughter of Jeffrey E. Bonner of Morro Day, CA and Donna M.Herbst of Attos, CA; sister of Lawrence E. Bonner of Los Gatos, CA; granddaughter of Ruth J. Harrington of Las Cruces, NM. Memorial Service will be held at Hummel Park, 4255 N. 4th Ave. at Limberlost, Friday, November 7 at 3:00 p.m. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111).
BOWMAN, George E., 84, of Foothills Yuma, AZ, died November 2, 1997 at the Yuma Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 20, 1913 in Buffalo, KS. A Yuma resident since 1950, having come from KS. He retired in 1975 from Southern Pacific Railroad where he worked as a Brakeman. Member of Masonic Lodge #17 of Yuma and Scottish Rite of Tucson, AZ and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include wife, Alta B. Bowman of the home; sons, Charles W. Bowman of San Jose, Ca, Clarence A. Bowman of Winterhaven, CA, Guy C. Trostle of Phoenix, Robert Hockinson of CA;daughters, Lois LaRose, Yuma, Ellen Powers, Yuma, Judy Jacobs of Apache Junction, AZ, Charlene Fassit of Yuma, Maureen Hiatt of Yuma, Doreen Hess of Modesto, CA, Jayleen Darrohn of Young, AZ; nephews, Charles Martin, Paso Robles, CA; 55 grandchildren. Visitation was held Wednesday at the Sunset Vista Chapel. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, 2:00 p.m., Sunset Vista Chapel, with officers and members of Masonic Lodge #17 officiating. Interment will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m. At South Lawn Cemetery, Tucson, AZ. Local arrangements by Sunset Vista Funeral Home, (520) 342-2800.
ESPINOZA, Anita H., 61, died November 5, 1997. Survived by her husband, Benjamin; her children, Gloria Espinoza, Ben Espinoza, Annette (Doug) Carr, Edward and Phillip (Monique) Espinoza; six grandchildren; and brothers and sisters. Friends may call Friday November 7, 1997, 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be held 7:00 p.m. at East Lawn Palms Chapel, 5801 East Grant Road. Funeral Mass will be held (call EAST LAWN PALMS 885-6741 for time) Saturday November 8, 1997 at St. Joseph Catholic Church 215 S. Craycroft. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
HOLMES, Charles D., 71, died November 2, 1997. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
JONES, William Henry, Sr., 67, St.Augustine, FL, died November 3, 1997 at Memorial Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL. He was born in Trenton, NJ and had resided in St. Augustine for the past 9 years. Prior to moving to St. Augustine, he had resided in Tucson from 1966 to 1988. He was a retired bus operator, was Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council #611, served as a union representative for the bus operators union, and was a member of the Cathedral parish. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. Interment will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the chapel of Craig Funeral Home, St.Augustine, FL. Prayers will be at 7:00 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lois Jones, St. Augustine, FL; four sons, Isaac Timothy Jones, Jacksonville, FL, William H. Jones, Jr., Tucson, AZ, James Gregory Jones, San Manuel, AZ, Jeffrey Lee Jones, Jacksonville, FL; one stepson, Michael Wayne Mallory, Tucson, AZ; one sister, Evelyn Snell, Garden Grove, CA; and eight grandchildren. Craig Funeral Home, St. Augustine, FL, is in charge of arrangements.
Andy Miller, age 17, of Tucson, died November 3, 1997. He is survived by parents, Robert and Lois Miller; brothers and sisters, Rob (Jennifer) Miller, Laura (Pete) Tureson, Tim (Amy) and daughter, Tesse Miller, Cristen Miller, Morgan Miller, John Miller, Michelle Miller, Davis Bydone (foster brother). Andy was a senior at Mountain View High School and was active in AYSO Soccer for 13 years and school soccer, was a member of the Boy Scouts of American Troop #229 and was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 1997. Visitation day of service beginning at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 1997 at LDS Sumter Chapel in the Relief Society Room with Funeral Services at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel with Bishop Zeno Pfau officiating. Interment will follow at Marion Cemetery, Marion, Utah.
