HUBLEY, Francis Kelsey, 75, of Tucson, died December 10, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Julia Baronet of Tucson and daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Rudolph and Mary H. Mitchell of Boston. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 16 at EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. Contributions in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Frank Hubley Memorial Fund, Alzheimer’s Association, Southern, AZ Chapter, P.O. Box 13423, Tucson, AZ 85732.
LORENZ, Florence A., age 97, of Tucson, AZ, died December 11, 1997. She is survived by sons, William A. (Nancy) Lorenz, Lake Forest, IL, David V. (Judith) Lorenz, Silver Spring, MD; brother, Charles A. (Corita) Hackel, Tucson, AZ; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass, 9:00 a.m. Monday, December 15, 1997 at St. Odilia’s Catholic Church, 7570 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson, AZ. Friends may call 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 1997 with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave., Tucson, AZ. Tews Funeral Home, 18230 S. Dixie Hwy., Homewood, IL is handling the burial in Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, Worth, IL. There will be a service at the cemetery chapel, 12:00 noon Wednesday, December 17, 1997. Family suggests donations to charity of ones choice in her memory.
WAGGONER, Larry Steven, 74, of Phoenix, died December 11, 1997. He is survived by wife, Carol; sons, L.J. of Scottsdale and Steven J. of Phoenix; daughters, Pamela Yvonne McMahon of Tucson and Shari Stevenson of Phoenix; brother, William of Mesa and eight grandchildren. Larry was a graduate of the University of Arizona; a member of Asphalt Paving Technologists, Arizona Society of Professional Engineers and Society of Military Engineers. He retired in 1987 as Assistant County Engineer for Maricopa County. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 1997 at Paradise Valley United Methodist Church, 4455 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ, with the Rev. Fred Trevino officiating. Donations may be made to the Hospice of the Valley or Paradise Valley United Methodist Church in Paradise Valley, AZ. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee).
Robert Ronald Witt, Age 67, died December 10, 1997. He is survived by his wife, June Rhoades-Witt; brother, Kenneth (Nancy) Witt; stepchildren, Mike (Cheryl) Rhoades and Joe (Jean) Rhoades; step grandchildren, Jonathon, Rebecca and Ryan. Mr. Witt was born June 22, 1930 in Mt. Savage, Maryland, son of James and Delcie Witt. Robert graduated from Beall High School, Frostburg, Maryland, June 1948. He served in the United States Air Force from 1948-1952. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Industrial Education Electronics from Long Beach State College, February 1958 and Master of Arts Degree in Industrial Curriculum Drafting from California State University, June 1959. Additional graduate work at University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and California State University. He was employed by Tucson Unified School Districts as an Electronics Instructor at Rincon High School from 1959 to 1969 and as Industrial Education Department Chairman at Santa Rita High School from 1969 to 1989. Robert won the Industrial Arts Teacher for Arizona in 1969 and Outstanding Industrial-Technical Education Department Leader for Arizona in 1985. He retired from teaching June 1989. Robert was a blessing to all who knew him. He married Mary Joy Perry, January 1952 and was widowed July 1991. He had no children. Robert married June Rhoades April 1992. He loved being a ”Papa” to his new grandchildren. We’re thankful for Robert’s faith in God and the love he gave to the family. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Fountain of Life Lutheran School, 710 S. Kolb Rd., Tucson, AZ 85710 or Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams, Tucson, AZ 85719. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 14, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13th at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BRIGGS, Barrett, died on Monday, December 8, 1997. He was 53. Born in the Midwest, he grew up in Tucson in the Harrison Road area before it was developed. After graduating from Catalina High School, he served in the U.S. Army, much of the time in Germany. In 1970 he received a BA in Literature and writing from the University of Arizona, and went on to get an MFA in the well-known program at the University of Montana. In that program he met Malinda Finney, and they were married in 1971. Their daughter, Lauren was born in Tucson in 1982.
Barry loved music, words and play with words. He was a fine writer and in 1970 was awarded the 1st prize in both the American Academy of Poets contest and the Student Union Fiction contest. he taught Composition at Pima College, the University of Arizona and the state prisons in Florence and Tucson. In 1990 he began work toward his PhD in Rhetoric, Composition, and the Teaching of English in the Department of English at UA, and was continuing that work at the time of his death.
Barry was a fine athlete, winning the Army table tennis championship while in Germany, and was much in demand in Tucson in the 70's and 80's as a pitcher on fast-pitch softball teams. In recent years, he loved guitars, golf and road trips.
He is survived by his wife, Malinda; daughter, Lauren; and sister, Karla. A non-denominational service will be held on Saturday, December 13th at 1:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4831 E. 22nd St., Tucson. Friends who wish to are invited to bring a brief reading that speaks to their friendship with Barry. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Arizona Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, C/O Dr. David Lebiner, 1501 N. Campbell, P.O. Box 245023, Tucson, AZ 85724-5022.
CHISM, Clytie May, 89, of Tucson, died December 10, 1997. Preceded in death by her husband, William B. Chism (September 4, 1997). Survived by son, Delbert (Evelyn) Chism and daughter, Sylvia Jones, both of Tucson; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., where funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 15, Rev. Derek Meekins officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery.
HENDERSON, Philip L., age 71, of Tucson, passed away December 10, 1997. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Sibyl; children, Jan (Andy) Brown and Gary (Sharon) Henderson; grandchildren, Andy, Steve, Brian, Kelly and Amanda; sister, Norma (Tommy) Thomas and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 1997 at ARIZONA MORTUARY, 7 E.University Boulevard. Interment will be private at a later date.
HILGERS, Jan, born on July 10, 1939 in Hutchinson, KS, died on November 29, 1997 in Tucson, AZ. She is survived by her sons, John and David; sister, Kay; brothers, Jerry and Randy and her parents, Vicki and Hillis. A graduate of the University of Kansas School of Nursing, her life was dedicated to the care of others. She was a loving mother, sister, daughter and a friend to many. She will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Francis in the Foothills, located at River and Swan in Tucson, AZ. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her loving memory to Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712.
JONES, James ”Jimmy” A., 20 years old, passed away on to a better life on December 8, 1997, Monday. A Tucson native born on October 14, 1977. All of us will miss you Jimmy. Survived by his father, Bill Jones Jr. of Tucson; mother, Linda Van Gilder of Phoenix; stepmother, Debra Jones of Tucson; grandparents, Delores and Bill Jones Sr. of California, Barbara Whitacre of Ohio; four brothers, Billy, Glenn, Brandon, David; one sister, Nichole; many uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews and numerous caring friends. Services for Mr. Jones will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 1997 at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, with burial to follow at Desert Vista Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL.
KNOTTS, Idabelle, 69, formally of Burlington, IA., passed away December 9, 1997. Idabelle is survived by her loving husband, Robert E.; sister, Mary Thrasher of Tucson; brother, William Fahrner of IN; children, Dennis, Michele, Michael, Gisele and Sabrina. Also survived by her granddaughter and caregiver, Gabrielle, along with 14 other grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mother was a very special and loving lady who shared her warmth and humor unselfishly. We all love you and will miss you. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 12, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. at HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 13, 1997 at 10:00 a.m., Pastor R. Hayslip will be officiating. Interment to follow at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 South Park Ave. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
LEAHY, Joseph Patrick, 70 years old, died Thursday, December 11, 1997 in Tucson. Survived by two sisters, Norma (Buck) Schott of Tucson, Mary Lou (Don) Slayman of Canton, Ohio; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
MARINETTI, Connie I., 76, died December 9, 1997. Survived by her husband of 57 years, Pasquale; two sons, Dwain (Marion) and Robert (Bonnie) Marinetti; sister, Antoinette (Dr. Guido) Marinetti; brothers, Paul (Lydia) and Nicholas Francione; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 12:30 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Hoina P.O. Box 2122, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 or American Parkinson Association (Southern AZ. Chapter) 1650 E. Ft. Lowell #302 Tucson 85719-2324.
McDONALD, Daniel Melville, was born in a country tree claim home 3 1/2 miles west of Ellendale, North Dakota on August 16, 1895. He attended grade school in a little white country school, skipping two grades in the process. He attended the Normal Industrial School in Ellendale, taking the college preparatory course in three years. World War I came on and he joined the Marines for two years. He was called home because of the death of his mother. When he returned to the Marines his company had been sent abroad, so he was transferred to another that was sent to Cuba. After the war, he returned to Minneapolis and then Duluth, starting a career in auto parts. Although his first two marriages ended in divorce, through them he became the proud father of three children. Malcolm and Adair were born of his first marriage to Harryet Herr and Patricia from his second to Vivian Booth. He worked two jobs through the depression to try to meet his obligation to these two families. Daniel then married Marie Burgelos, but lost her to cancer. Shortly before retiring, he again fell in love, this time with Doris Hagberg. They were married, living in Duluth until retirement and then moving to Tucson for Doris’ arthritis. Here they bought what was for Dan the first home he had owned. Doris’ mother joined them in Tucson, staying until Doris died on June 23, 1988 of complication from her arthritis. Since that time, Daniel has been joined every winter by his sister Anne Hetzler, who comes to escape the cold of North Dakota and look after her brother. Daniel almost met his goal of living to see in a third century, passing away on the night of December 7, 1997 at the age of 102. He is survived by his sister, three children, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and will be missed by his family and friends and neighbors who loved him. Funeral Service, 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 12 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Road. Interment in East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time.
SILICEO, Henry E., 55, formerly of Tucson, died on December 5, 1997 of heart failure in Madrid, Spain where he lived for the past 20 years. Survivors include a daughter, Sabrina Silicio of Kansas; two sons, Charles Dewey Siliceo of KS and Dustin Siliceo of Clovis, New Mexico; one grandchild; brothers, Ronald Siliceo of Tucson, Steve Silico of Irvine, CA; sisters, Vivian Dominguez of Sedona, AZ and Cece Collins of Florence, KY. Services and burial took place in Spain on December 7, 1997. Memorials to Catholic Social Services or American Heart Association.
TANNLER, JAMES R., 72, died December 10, 1997 at his home in Tucson, AZ. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Blanche; sons, Jeff Tannler of Tucson and Jon Tannler of Edmonds, Washington; sister, Marguerite Cogswell of Sunnyvale, CA; and several nieces and nephews. Jim’s wonderful, dry sense of humor will be fondly remembered by those who knew him. At his request, no services are planned. Arrangements by Desert Rose Cremation and Burial. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
TUCK, Louis Leo, Ret. N.Y.C. Police Detective, Ret. U.S. Navy, husband of Beatrice; father of Marshall and Judie; grandfather of Kevin, Ryan, Jared, Teleon, Savilla, Laurie, George, Gerald, Jim, Todd, Robert, Mary; great-grandfather of Jamie, Jason, Amber, Michael, Krysta, Megan and Lauren; best friend of Curly, died Thursday, December 12 at V.A. Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona, Hospice Unit. He will be much missed by all who knew him. There will be a memorial service at his home, 2417 N. Sonoita Place, Tucson. Saturday, December 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. At family’s request, memoriam should be sent to Hospice Unit, V.A. Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona 85723.
WAGGONER, Lawrence Steven, 74, of Phoenix, died December 11, 1997. He is survived by wife, Carol; sons, L.J. of Scottsdale and Steven J. of Phoenix; daughters, Pamela Yvonne McMahon of Tucson and Shari Stevenson of Phoenix; brother, William of Mesa and eight grandchildren. Lawrence was a graduate of the University of Arizona; a member of Asphalt Paving Technologists, Arizona Society of Professional Engineers and Society of Military Engineers. He retired in 1987 as Assistant County Engineer for Maricopa County. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 1997 at Paradise Valley United Methodist Church, Paradise Valley, AZ, with the Rev. Fred Trevino officiating. Donations may be made to the Hospice of the Valley or Paradise Valley United Methodist Church in Paradise Valley, AZ. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee).
ARNOLD, Eric J., 38, of Tucson, died December 2, 1997. Survived by wife, Valorie Arnold; parents, Jack P. and Jean Arnold; sister, Trish O’Lowney; nephew, David and niece, Rachael. He was preceded in death by his brother, Tom. Memorial Services will be held December 12, 1:00 p.m. at Sabbar Shrine Temple, 450 S. Tucson Blvd. The family suggests Memorial contributions be made to the Sabbar Transportation Fund and give each other a hug. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
COHEN, Joseph H., age 83, a 51 year resident of Tucson, passed away December 9, 1997. Born December 1, 1914 in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Cohen was a Army Aircorp Veteran of World War II. He retired from the U.S. Post Office. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Elsie; son, Jack (Patricia) Cohen; granddaughters, Lana and Tanya. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
COX, JUANITA, 77, of Tucson, died December 10, 1997. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, Tarence and several brothers. Survivors include her two sons, Glenn (Diana), Jack (Vickie); six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren; brothers, Pat (Margie) Lemley of Phoenix and Fred (Myra) of Houston, TX; brother-in-law, Floyd (Bobbie) of Placerville, CA. Graveside services to be held at Eastlawn, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Saturday, December 13, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Because of her love of the Bible, Juanita expressed a wish for donations be made to The Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 18066, Tucson, AZ 85731.
