CARTER-MILLER, Belle, was born October 1, 1904 in Cherokee County, Baxter Springs, Kansas. She passed away October 14, 1997 in Atlanta, Georgia. Belle attended elementary and high school in Baxter Springs and received her B.A. from Kansas State Teachers’ College, Pittsburg, KS. She continued studies at the University of Arizona. Ms. Miller was a loving parent and a dedicated teacher. She taught elementary school in Crowberg, KS, Fredrick Douglass Elementary School in Baxter Springs, KS and numerous schools in Tucson public school system to include Dunbar, Carillo, Elizabeth Borton, Cragin and the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. Her love for children was never unwavering. Belle was a very devoted and active member in the Sharon Seventh Day Adventist Church. She served on the Usher Board as Pianist and in other positions. She is survived by her daughter, Gloria Jean Williams; son-in-law, Ernest J. Williams, Jr; two grandchildren, Michael Williams and Michelle (Reginald Q.) Jones; one great-grandson, Corey Quinton Jones and many loving and dear friends. Friends may call at ARIZONA MORTUARY, 7 E. University Blvd. this evening from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, October 18th at the Sharon Seventh Day Adventist Church, 955 N. 10th Avenue with Elder M.W. Warfield officiating. Interment South Lawn Cemetery.
Richard Raymond ”Dick” Cummins, born December 14, 1923 in Mesa, Arizona, died tragically on August 14, 1997 in a traffic accident near Garden City, Kansas. Preceded in death by son, Kenneth Cummins. Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Bonnie; sons, Dr. R. Michael (Susan) and Dwight, both of Tucson; grandsons, Christopher and Timothy; brother, Robert Cummins and sister, Ila Lowe, both of Mesa; and many other relatives and friends. Dick graduated from Mesa High in 1942 and served in the US Army during World War II. He was a masonry contractor in Tucson for nearly 50 years. He was a master at his work and contributed to many Tucson landmarks. Dick was a loving member of his community. He participated, with his sons, in the Boy Scouts of America. He enjoyed his work in the Tucson Medical Center Auxiliary and was a devoted member of Catalina United Methodist Church and Homebuilders group. He also belonged to the VFW and Elks Club. Everyone who knew him will remember his loving, gentle ways. A Memorial Service will be held in the Catalina Methodist Church Sanctuary on Saturday, October 18 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tucson Medical Center Auxiliary Remembrance Fund or to the Catalina United Methodist Church.
DeROCHER, Frank F., 71, of Tucson, passed away on October 15, 1997 after a long courageous battle against cancer. He is survived by his wife, Helen DeRocher; son, Frank E. DeRocher and daughters, Patricia Suida, Mary (Chuck) Soulliard and Denise Pecka. He will be greatly missed by his five grandchildren, Michelle, Mandi, Michael, Ashley and Alyssa. He is also survived by his mother, Evelyn Mattison of WI. Frank was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #180. The family wishes to gratefully acknowledge the St. Mary’s Hospice team and the members of his Doubletree Family for all their love and support. Contributions may be made in Franks name to St. Mary’s Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary’s Rd. Tucson, AZ. 85745 or Animal Crusaders. Funeral Service, Saturday, October 18, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to service time at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1St. Ave. (888-1111).
KING, Mary E., age 87, died October 15, 1997. Born October 25, 1909 in Hallton, PA. A resident of Tucson since 1946. She is preceded in death by husband of 54 years, Robert William King and son, Hal Eustice. Survived by daughter, Eleanor Bauwens of Tucson and son, Stanley (Sandra) King of Des Moines, IA; daughter-in-law, Diane Eustice of Tucson; sisters, Ann Stine, Mildred (Kenneth) Roberts, Ellen Metrovich and brother, Thomas Metrovich all of PA; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be offered at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 18 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo, with Father Richard Kingsley officiating. Cryptside services will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mary E. King Memorial, c/o St. Pius Catholic Church for a living tree. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Villa Campana and Carondelet Hospice Services for their expert and loving care. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, DODGE CHAPEL.
BODLE, Wanda Lee, 46, passed away October 14, 1997. She was born in Jersey Shore, PA to Bruce and Norma Marks, moved to Tucson in 1989. Survived by parents; husband, Jay Bodle; two sons, Jonathan and Alex; two brothers, David and Barry Marks. Celebration services will be at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 7570 N. Thornydale Rd. on Sunday October 19 at 4:00 p.m.
DRUMM, Raymond Lee, 70, died October 14, 1997 in Globe, AZ. Husband of Catherine Drumm; father of Marion Steele of Globe and Margaret Green of Tucson; brother of Beverly and Leona; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 16 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Scripture Service 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 17 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL.Burial in Hope Cemetery, military honors by Ft. Huachuca Honor Guard. Mr. Drumm was a life member of VFW, Monrovia, CA. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 16 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
GIESSLER, Byron C. ”Barney” 88, of Tucson, died October 13, 1997. Survivors include his beloved wife, Genevieve ”GG”; son, Richard (Lil) Giessler; nine grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Mr. Giessler was preceded in death by his daughter, Bernita Smith. Coming from Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1949, Barney built his home and started his business, ”Barney’s Auto Electric” and ran it until May of 1991 when a stroke forced his retirement. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY & CEMETERY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Thursday, October 16, 1997 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at East Lawn Palms Chapel, Friday at 3:00 p.m. with Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Barney’s name to Carondelet Hospice.
MAJESKI, Henry L., age 72, of Tucson, died October 14, 1997. Survivors include wife of 51 years, Adeline; two sons, Martin (Phyllis), Michael (Andrea); four grandchildren, Tiffany, Ray, Leland, Michele; seven great-grandchildren. Mr. Majeski retired from The Arizona Bank in 1985. He will be greatly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, October 17 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Graveside will be at St. Francis Cemetery, Phoenix, Monday, October 20. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
SAHS, Donald R., 72, of Tucson, died October 11, 1997. Survived by sister, Doris Ormsbee of Tucson. He was a veteran of WWII and a resident of Arizona for over 30 years. Services will be held at the graveside in South Lawn Cemetery, 11:00 a.m. Friday with Rev. William Dean officiating. Services conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (327-6341).
Charles Carlisle Campbell, 86, of Tucson, passed away October 7, 1997. Charlie was born March 29, 1911 in Greenville, SC. He moved to Tucson, AZ with his wife and three children in 1945. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents; 12 brothers and sisters; and his son, Charles Carlisle Campbell, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary Hawkins Campbell; daughter, Elizabeth Ann (Keith) Larue of Tubac, AZ; son, Daniel (Sharon) Campbell of Tucson; daughter-in-law, Dixie Campbell Amato of Norristown, PA; sister, Lilly Rich of FL; sister-in-law, Betty Hawkins (Sam) Peden of Greenville, SC; grandchildren, Jimmy (Linda) Smith of Memphis, TN, Diane Smith (Harold) Peden of Greenville, SC; Bryan (Sharon) Campbell of Conshohocken, PA, Darren (Suzanne) Campbell of Barto, PA, Heather Campbell (Daniel) Shinnick of Topeka, KS, Heidi Campbell of Tucson, AZ; and eight great-grandchildren. Friends may call 2:00 p.m.until service time at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Entombment to follow at East Lawn Palms Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your preferred charity.
FACKELMAN, Clifford B., 41, of Tucson, died October 12, 1997. He is survived by his mother, Marie; half-brother, Bill (Barb) Fackelman; and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl and brother, Kim. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft on Friday, October 17, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
FREEMAN, Beatrice B. ”Sister Bea” age 94, of Tucson, died October 8, 1997. Preceded in death by father, Fredrick William Freeman; mother, Anna Mary Freeman. Mass will be at Tuller School, 5870 E. 14th St., October 18 at 9:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to The Order of the Teachers of The Children of God, 5870 E. 14th St. Tucson, AZ 85711. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
FREITAS, Marie Louise, of Tucson, AZ, born December 19, 1923, died October 12, 1997. She is survived by her children, Robert (Halley), Marie (Jack) and Michael; her grandchildren, Nancy, Jacob and Samuel and brothers, Donald (Ann) and Albert (Rita). Her dignity, courage and kindness will be missed greatly by her family and friends. Mom and Nana, we will remember you always and keep you in our hearts as you join your loving husband and our father, Joseph. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee), from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 1997 with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Thursday, October 16, 1997 10:30 a.m.. Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery for family members only. Donations may be made to St. Vincent DePaul in her name.
GIESSLER, Byron C. ”Barney” 88, of Tucson, died October 13, 1997. Survivors include his beloved wife, Genevieve ”GG”; son, Richard (Lil) Giessler; nine grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Mr. Giessler was preceded in death by his daughter, Bernita Smith. Coming from Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1949, Barney built his home and started his business, ”Barney’s Auto Electric” and ran it until May of 1991 when a stroke forced his retirement. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY & CEMETERY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Thursday, October 16, 1997 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at East Lawn Palms Chapel, Friday at 3:00 p.m. with Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Barney’s name to Carondelet Hospice.
GUNDLACH, Willferd L. ”Bill”, 82, of Tucson, died October 13, 1997. Husband of June B.; father of LaNah J. Laplanber, Cheryl A. Schlup, William E. Gundlach, all of Tucson; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Also survived by three sisters, one brother and nephew, Harold Harrington. Vigil Service Thursday at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, at 7:00 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Church Friday, October 17 at 9:00 a.m. Interment Holy Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave., (888-1111), Thursday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
HERKAL, Violette June, 86, formerly of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away October 11, 1997. She was born June 7, 1911. Preceded in death by daughter, Marlys, 28, in 1962 and son, Fred Jr., 34, in 1967 and sister and brothers. She married her high school sweetheart in 1931 in Hudson, Wisconsin. Tragically in 1992, legal problems arose because of her Alzheimer’s disease. She was a member of Dove of Peace Lutheran Church. Survived by herloving and devoted care giver for 61 years, husband for 63 years, Fred of Tucson; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Richard of Kansas City, Missouri; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, a sister and brother, nieces and nephews.
KAHLE, David, 65, of Tucson, died October 12, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Connie; sisters, Dorothy Crawford, Sharpsville, PA and Ruth Abhey-Van Cleef, Tucson, AZ. He was a retired Systems Analyst with IBM and a registered Locksmith. He was a member of VFW post #4903 and the Masonic Lodge of KY. Memorial Services will be held at First Church of God, 3355 N. Fontana Ave. Thursday, October 16, 1997, 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Robert Siebels officiating. Burial will follow at Clarion, PA. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee).
MASEK, Ronald William ”Bill” 66, of Tucson, died October 13, 1997. Survived by loving wife, Susan Masek; son, Mark (Gail) Masek; daughter, Sara (Stephen) Day; grandchildren, Jared and Jacob Masek, Wyatt and Riley Day, all of Tucson; sister, Betty Mutchler, Richardson, Texas. Bill was an insurance adjuster with Firemans Fund Insurance Company and then was stockholder and active adjuster with Catastrophe Consultants Inc. He was Past Loyal Gander of the Tucson Puddle of the International Order of the Blue Goose, BPOE Elks Lodge #2532 and Dorado Men’s Club. He was an avid golf enthusiast and enjoyed the Arizona desert and mountains during his 40 years in Tucson. He was able to keep his sense of humor throughout is many years combating Multiple Sclerosis. Memorial Services will be at Tanque Verde Lutheran Church Chapel, 8625 E. Tanque Verde, 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 17, 1997 with Pastor Kent Tuohino officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Pima Council on Aging, 5055 E. Broadway Tucson, Arizona 85711. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. at Speedway.
PRUETT, Ilva J., 79 years old, died Monday, October 13, 1997 in Tucson. Survived by two sons, Fred Pruett of Phoenix, Ron Pruett of Tucson; brother, Ace Hillman of New Mexico and sister, Vera Cradock of New Mexico; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Pruett will be 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, 1997 at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway.
SOULE, Jessie, 94, of St. Point, WI, passed away October 5, 1997. She moved back to WI in 1981 after living here for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Soule on January 29, 1970. She was a member of Catalina Baptist Church. She is survived by three daughters, Joyce (Dave) Church of Bessemer, MI, Dorothy (Mel) Berg of Mt. Home, AR, and Mavis Smith of Tucson; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
