FETSKO, Mary E., born September 16, 1923 in Sharon, PA. Went home to the Lord December 25, 1997. Survived by husband, Frank; two sons, Bill and Frank George Jr.; two daughters, Debbie Feeley and Bobbie Marshall; also survived by nine grandchildren. Committal Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 31, 997 at Holy Hope Cemetery, 3555 N. Oracle. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
FETTERLY, Robert L., 75, of Tucson, died December 25, 1997. Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Peg Fetterly; children, Rosemary (Timothy) Burch, Linda (James) Yamas, Thomas (Jeanne) Fetterly and Steven (Pamela) Fetterly; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Bob was born in Michigan, one of 11 children, five of whom survive him. He served in WW II as an Aviation Mechanic, US Navy in the Pacific. He started Fetterly Construction Company in 1948 and was a Master Builder of fine homes both in Michigan and Tucson. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association or the charity of one’s choice. A gathering of friends and family to celebrate Bob’s life will be held at his home at 1:00 p.m. January 10, 1998.
GARDNER, Loveless N., 84, longtime resident of Tucson, died December 24, 1997. Preceded in death by Marcia M. Gardner (Feb. 1995). Survived by daughter, Marsha A. Blish of Tucson; grandson, Darrin Craft of Tucson; and granddaughter, Wendy Jones of Mesa. Memorial Service, Saturday, January 3, 1998, 1:00 p.m., Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway Blvd., with Rev. Ravin Gaston officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
GRAHAM, Lt. Col (Ret) H. Allen, USAF, died December 27, 1997. He was born in Winfield, Kansas on May 31, 1919 to the late Harold Alexander Graham and Laura Zwiebel Graham. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife of 50 years, Eloise Terrell Graham; a daughter, Sherrie Graham Perkins (Mason) of Greenville, Texas; a son, Terrell A. Graham of Tucson; brother, Maj. (Ret) Hugh W. Graham (Lola) of Winfield, Kansas; sister, Patricia Graham Fuller (James) of Bellevue, Wash and three grandchildren, Scott Trent and Marcia Trent Holland (Brett) of Dallas and Laura Trent of Minneapolis. Col. Graham attended Kansas State University prior to becoming an Army Air Force Pilot, graduating from Kelly Field in August 1941, flying throughout W.W. II in the Pacific Theater. During his Military Career he was head of Production on the B-52 project. He attended the Staff and Command School at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas and the Air Force School of Technology at Dayton, Ohio. He retired in 1966 as Vice Base Commander of McConnell A.F.B. at Wichita. Following his retirement, Col. Graham continued his education and served in administrative positions at Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksbury, VA and the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. He was an enthusiastic supporter of University of Athletics at the University of Arizona and an avid duplicate bridge player. Visitation for family and friends will be on Tuesday, December 30 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway). Funeral Services will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima, Tucson, Arizona 85712. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
HEMSWORTH, Genevieve C. 84, of Tucson passed away on December 25, 1997. She was born on January 16, 1913 in Fort William, Ontario, Canada. She moved with her family to Tucson in 1950. She was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Hemsworth in 1983 and also by three sisters and five brothers. She is survived by her daughters, Geraldine E. (Charles) Carbiener of Fort Meyers, FL, Sandra J. MacVittie of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren, Charles Franklin (Pamela) Carbiener, Jeffrey S. (Linda) Carbiener, Lesley Ann MacVittie, and Ian S. MacVittie; step-daughter, Debra D. (George) Cullum; great-grandchildren, Sarah, Charles, and Kathryn Carbiener; step-great-grandchildren, Brent (Casey) Cullum, Rebecca Cullum, Daniel Cullum; step-great-grandsons, Matthew Cullum and Brenden Davis (Cullum); sisters, Evelyn Nault and Ruth Garriock. A Rosary will be held 8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 1998 and a Memorial Mass, 9:00 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 1998 at St. Odilia Catholic Church, 7570 N. Paseo Del Norte. Private Interment will be at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @ Magee.
JOHNSON, Jessie Irene, age 79, a 19 year resident of Tucson, passed away December 29, 1997. Born May 3rd, 1918 in Alexandria, Minnesota. Mrs. Johnson is predeceased by her loving husband, Arnold Johnson. She is survived by her daughters, Sharron (Herm) Jordan and Jeanne (Jim) Murphy; son, Marc (Deb) Johnson; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, 1997 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Rev. Eric Northard officiating. The family requests that memorials be made to the Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum.
LEE, William Wallace Jr., 73, passed away on December 26, 1997. He was born in Marietta, GA on November 22, 1924. Mr. Lee was a decorated veteran of World War II where he served with the Army Air Corps. After his service to his country Mr. Lee attended and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1948. Mr. Lee then went to work for Textron Corp., where he was until he retired after 37 years. Upon retirement he became very active with the Kiwanis Club of the Desert, especially its Wright Flight Program. Mr. Lee is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughter, Tina; son, Edward Wallace (Shelly); grandson, Chris; granddaughter, Brandy; sisters, Lucille Cruse, Katherine Gisel (William), Dorothy Ryden; several nieces and nephews and innumerable friends. While his physical presence we will no longer be able to share, he left behind a legacy of character, honor and unconditional love. A Memorial Service will be held 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 1998 at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern @ Magee. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association in his memory.
LOQA, Jan E., 83, died December 28, 1997. Mother of Harith (Trudy) Loqa of Tucson, Nabil (Cecilia) Loqa of St. Louis, MO, Ranzi (Lucille) Loqa of Providence, RI; grandmother of Douglas Loqa, Marie Loqa, Matthew Loqa; sister of Georgette AlBanna of Tucson. Mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 1, 1998 at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Entombment at Our Lady of the Desert Mausoleum. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 1, 1998 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m.
MOLINA, Ernest ”Tito”, 51, of Tucson, died December 27, 1997. Survivors include his mother, Ruth Molina; sister, Sylvia Villagomez-Key; brother, Rodolfo Molina; uncle, Gilberto (Connie) Molina; nephews, Julian, Scott, Robert, Jason and Stephen and nieces, Deanna and Tina; cousins, Lupita and Elias. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Tuesday, December 30, 1997 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Graveside Service will be held at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. ”We will all miss him.”
MORALES, Dionicio ”Don” age 79, a native Arizonan, joined the Lord December 26, 1997. He is survived by Katherine, his loving wife of 52 years; two daughters, Donna (Daniel) Graves, Jenny (Dennis) Balkema and three grandchildren, Riche’ (Lorenzo) Garcia, Jon and Joseph Graves. Don is also survived by one brother, Edward Morales and four sisters, Eva Underwood, Connie Morales, Carmen Pesqueira, Virginia Angulo and numerous nieces and nephews. Don served in the U.S. Army from 1941-1945 and was awarded the Silver Star and Meritorious Service Award. He retired after 34 years with Citizens Auto Stage. Don and Katherine are members of Enchanted Hills Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. His greatest joys were his family and sharing his love of the Lord with everyone he met. Visitation will be Tuesday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave., Tucson, AZ. The celebration of Don’s life will be held Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. at Enchanted Hills Baptist Church, 3020 S.Mission Rd., Tucson, AZ. Dr. Mitchell Wright officiating. Interment will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. A special thank you to the V.A Home Care staff for the wonderful care and compassion during the last few years. He was deeply loved and will be missed by one and all.
NEVINS, Sylvia, 84, of Tucson, died December 27, 1997. A 51 year resident of Tucson. Wife of the late Sidney Nevins of Tucson; mother of Leonard Nevins of Simi Valley, CA, Harvey Nevins, Marilyn Nevins both of Tucson, Dr. Richard Nevins of El Paso, TX; four grandchildren, Debi Nevins of Simi Valley, CA, Lori Nevins of Colorado Springs, CO, Louis Nevins of Prescott, AZ and Alexis Sidney Nevins of Tucson; sister of Marguerite Rosenfield of Delray Beach, FL and Hank Tarness of Pompono Beach, FL. A past president of the Pioneer Women of Tucson and past president of the PTA of Robinson Elementary School, Tucson. AMemorial Service and reception will be held at the Broadway Proper Retirement Community, 400 S. Broadway Place, (296-3238)(behind the Hilton Hotel on E. Broadway.) Wednesday, December 31, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111)
Leo Pando, born on October 29, 1918 in Los Vallecitos, New Mexico, passed away on December 28, 1997. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Emma; and his three children, Leo A., Eva Radford and Priscilla Marquez. Memorial Services will be held at Catalina United Methodist Church on Tuesday, December 30, at 6:00 p.m. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
SANDBERG, Carl T. Sr., 77, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his beloved family – the most important thing in his life. Carl ”Ted” had fought a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in Marquette, MI to Albert and Marie Sandberg and moved to Rockford, IL with the Sandberg family in 1937. He worked at Rockford Screw Products until serving in the Seabees in 1944, and from there moved to Malta, IL in 1947 where he owned and operated Sandberg Electric. On May 15, 1943 he married the love of his life Eudoris ”Dolly” Toppe and to this union were born Carl, Jr. and Joan. In 1959 he moved his family to Tucson in search of a better climate for his wife. There he became a real estate broker and formed Sandberg Realty which he operated by himself until his retirement in 1985. He also did land negotiations for several mining companies. He loved Arizona, especially the city of Tucson, and left no doubt how he felt about the GREAT SOUTHWEST. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife and best friend, Dolly; his son, Carl Jr. and his wife Carol; his daughter, Joan and her husband Stuart Rubin; grandchildren, Danielle, Adam and Brittany Rubin, Erik Sandberg and Daniel and Kenneth Reid; his brothers, Clyde, Edmond and Floyd Sandberg of Rockford, Del of Malta, IL and brother-in-law, Lars Steinsbo of Rockford, also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Evelyn Steinsbo and brother, Robert Sandberg. A special thank you to the team of nurses from Quality Lifestyles Agency for their capable and caring help and to TMC Hospice. Funeral Services will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 750 W. Chapala Dr., with Rev. Thomas C. E. Lobaugh officiating. Interment will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL. In lieu of flowers, remembrances made to the Deacon Fund of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 750 W. Chapala Dr., Tucson, AZ 85704.
Carl was a very special man and touched the lives of many, many people.
SEEHAVER, Alfred Carl, age 90, a 20 year resident of Tucson, passed away December 28, 1997. Born May 6, 1907 in Appleton, Wisconsin. Mr. Seehaver was a former resident of Rockford, Illinois. A member of the Southwest Community Center. Mr. Seehaver is survived by his son, Alfred (Maria Elena) Seehaver Jr; daughter, Rose Marie (Gale) Swanson; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 1997 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Funeral Service at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL. Burial willfollow at South Lawn Cemetery.
SWANSON, Dorothy, 83, died December 26, 1997. Mother of Greg Swanson of Tucson and Mary Kroeger of Cary, North Carolina. Grandmother of Michael and Tanner Kroeger; Todd and Travis Swanson. Preceded in death by husband, Melvin Swanson in 1988. Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 31, 1997 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 30, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, and friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 30 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
TIPPETT, William Howard, 72, a 34 year resident of Tucson, passed away December 22, 1997. Born August 24, 1925 in Corning, Ohio. Mr. Tippett was a Army Veteran of WWII. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Kathryn; son, Paul (Sara) Tippett; daughter, Karen Juergensen; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, 1997 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave.
WHITLOCK, Mickey Dee, 41, died December 28, 1997. Son of Shirley Whitlock of Tucson and Howard Whitlock of Jackson, Mississippi; brother Terry Whitlock and Kelly Whitlock both of Tucson; grandson of Charles and Margaret Whitlock of Powell, WY. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 2, 1998, BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BERKBIGLER, Richard Arthur, 59, of Tucson, passed away December 24, 1997. He was born in Perryville, MO. Preceded in death by mother and father, Arthur and Anita Berkbigler. Survived by his loving wife, Mary; children, Donna (Tim) Knight, Richard Jr. (Heather) Berkbigler, Anita (Jerry) Foley, Gerald Berkbigler, David Berkbigler, and Brooke Berkbigler; nephew, Manuel Montano; grandchildren, Anita Marie, Tim and Brock Knight, D’Ana, Richard, Austin, Danielle, and Dylan Berkbigler, Bryce and Brittany Mary Foley; Cody and Courtney Berkbigler. Also survived by brothers, Wayne and Rodger Berkbigler; and three sisters, Diane Kohlfeld; Mary Franklin; Jan Mann of St. Louis, MO. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. My husband, our father, and our Papa: our lives will never be the same without you. Our only comfort will be knowing you will be with us in spirit and our hearts. We will always hear your laughter and feel your hugs. We love you. Richard was an active member of the Tucson community for 35 years. He was a retired local truck driver and a member of the Teamsters Union. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., December 29. Funeral Mass will be held on December 30, 9:00 a.m. at St. Odilia Catholic Church, 7570 N. Paseo Del Norte. Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be made to any children charities as he loved kids.
CARLSON, Harold R., 88, of Tucson, died December 27, 1997. Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Norma; one brother, Walter of Chicago; plus many nieces and nephews. Born in Chicago in 1909, Harold was a member of Waldek Masonic Lodge of Illinois. As a veteran of WWII, he was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a member of Catalina United Methodist Church. Funeral Service will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Tuesday, December 30, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. with Visitation one hour prior. Interment to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
