MORENO, Jose M. 65, of Tucson went to be with the Lord, December 6, 1997. Preceded in death by wife, Estella V. Moreno and parents, Ramon and Guadalupe Moreno. Also survived by long time family friend and recent fiancee, Mercedes Toney; daughters, Christina (John) Bernal, Theresa M. (William) Gonzales; sons, Jose A. (Jill) Moreno, Alberto (Susan) Moreno, Carlos Moreno; sisters, Lupe Moreno; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11, 1997 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY INC. (North Chapel), 204 Stone Ave. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered at 9:00 a.m. at St. Margaret’s Church, 801 N. Grande Ave. on Friday, December 12, 1997 Interment to follow at Southlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO’S TUCSON MORTUARY.
PERRY, Robert C., died December 7, 1997 in Tucson, AZ. He was born October 12, 1910, in Bloomington, IL, a son of Lon Ray and Elsie Mae Carlisle Perry. He was reared in Downs, IL, by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Robert Carlisle. He attended Down public schools and the University of Illinois, graduating in 1932. Mr. Perry was employed in the Home Office of the State Farm Ins. Co. for 43 years. He was elected Executive Vice President in 1962, and was Vice Chairman and a Director of the State Farm Life Insurance Co. upon his retirement in 1976. He was active in international life insurance trade associations and was past Chairman of the Life Office Management Association. He was a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, a Fellow of the Life Office Management Institute, an Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society, and a former member of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries and of the Chicago Actuarial Club. He was also a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). He was a 32 degree Mason and Shriner, a former member of Bloomington C.C. and Skyline C.C., and a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. Mr. Perry resided in IL. throughout his life until he retired and moved to Tucson in 1976. His wife of 61 years, Harriett, preceded him in death December 4, 1995. Cremation Services were arranged by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME DODGE CHAPEL, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd.
ROBARE, Donald Edward, went to Heaven December 7, 1997. He is survived by wife Mary and five step children, Beth (Al), Theodore, Dan (Robbin) McGee, Ann McGee, Glen (Lisa) McGee, Kathleen McGee; and three grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, Robert Robare; a sister, Dianne Kolenc and niece, Susan Kolenc of Plattsburgh, NY. A Funeral Mass will be held at Santa Catalina Mission, 14380 N. Oracle Rd. on December 11, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Cancer Society. He will always be with us.
SMITH, Margaret, 86, of Tucson, died December 8, 1997. Survivors include her daughter, Margaret L. Callen of Tucson; her son, Donald R. (Hazel) Smith of PA.; grandchildren, Michael (Connie) Callen, Donald (Kim) Callen, Debbie Callen and Alan Cowgill all of Tucson, Robert Smith, Mary (Raymond) Callen all of PA., Laura (Steve) Ruzbacki of NY.; and eight great-grandchildren. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Smith, and her two brothers, Dwight E. Schreckengost and William Alvin Schreckengost. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Wednesday, December 10, 1997 from Noon to 2:00 p.m. Interment will be in Pennsylvania.
Maurice H. Solomon, 81, of Tucson, passed away December 7, 1997. Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Donna; children, Loretta (Jerry) Stumbaugh, Carol S. Jett, Curt (Melba) Solomon; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Dorothy Krumri of Alanson, MI. Friends may call at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Thursday, December 11, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at East Lawn Palms Chapel, Friday, December 12, at 11:00 a.m. with Interment to follow.
STEWART, Wilma Kathleen, 87, died December 7, 1997. Mother of Paul Stewart of Cave Creek, AZ, and Linda Howell of Payson, AZ. Sister of Harold Martin of Cottonwood, AZ; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive. Preceded in death by her husband, Virgil P. Stewart. At her request, no services are planned. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
WIERINGA, Andrew M., of Tucson, born September 4, 1919 in Martinton, IL, passed away to his heavenly home December 7, 1997. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Helen; children, David, Carol and Phyllis; three grandchildren, Theresea, Tammy and Eric. He served as a Tech Sergeant in the Army. Friends may call at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 E. Yavapai Rd., Thursday, December 11, 1997 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. noon, with services beginning at 12:00 p.m. noon at the church. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd. #151, Tucson, AZ 85712. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at McGee).
BEEBE, Mark A., 86, native of Arizona from pioneer a family. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy; daughters, Alice Walker and Fran (Alden) Hatch; son, David Beebe; grandchildren, Kim Finn, Steve Hatch, Brigdet Boyle and Jody Walker; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held 3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 13, 1997 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd.
BULLARD, Frederick Gray, passed away December 8, 1997. Born in the Chicago area November 28, 1906. Graduate of Francis Parker Academy in Chicago and Stanford University. Founded Bullard Hardware in 1957 and operated the business until retirement in 1981. Longtime member of Casas Adobes Congregational Church. Survived by Beatrice Bullard, his beloved wife of over 60 years and some surviving relatives out of state. A very special thanks to Bernadette Kornacki and the other caregivers who attended him during his long illness. Fred will be missed by his many friends and associates. Arrangements by HUDGEL’S SWAN FUNERAL HOME. No services held.
Fred T. Bussey, 76, died December 7, 1997. Beloved husband of Grace M. Bussey. Father of Peggy and Wes Jeter, Darrell Bussey and Pam Shorey, Gayle and John Ericksen, Grant and Dee Bussey; grandpa of Aaron, Meg, Sara, Kate, Riley, Reed and Tammy; a brother, sister, nieces and nephews also survive. Fred, born March 1, 1921 near Comanche, Oklahoma was WWII Veteran and retired Civil Servant. He had been an Tucson resident since 1966. Services will be held Wednesday, December 10, 1:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave., Tucson. Memorial contributions in Fred’s name may be made to the Disabled American Veterans Chapter #28, 5771 S. Country Club 86706. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL.
Frank S. Chmiel, 91, of Tucson, died December 5, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth McKinney Chmiel of Tucson; sister, Lorraine Vizer of New Brunswick, NJ; cousins, Florence Boyd and son, Vince Boyd of Tucson, and Margo Czajkowska “His Polish Daughter” of Frederick, OK. Mr. Chmiel was a 50 year member of the Sabbar Temple in Tucson, a master mason in the Bayonne Bergen Temple Lodge #099 and A.M. of NJ, and the Ancient and accepted Scottish Rite Lodge Council Consistory Valley of NJ. He was also a member of the 12th Armored Division Association. Mr. Chmiel was an active member in the AZ State Genealogical Society where he found Polish nobility in his ancestry and is entitled to the title of “Sir” Chevalier Frank S. Chmiel-Zielinski. Funeral Services for Mr. Chmiel will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, at Rincon Congregational Church, 122 N. Craycroft, with Rev. James Lunsden officiating. Interment will follow at East Lawn Cemetery. Services conducted by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (one block North Grant), 327-6341.
FLORY, Lester O., 89, died December 6, 1997. Father of Kathy Showalter and Helen Saunders; brother of Marjorie Kuntz, Eunice Heita and Ronald Flory; four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter also survive. Mr. Flory was retired from the Marine Corps as a Major. Graveside Service 12:00 noon, Wednesday, December 10, 1997 at TMP East Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
HEATH, Darrin Lee, is the first born of two children from the union of Raymond L. Heath and Susan Lujan. He was born on October 10, 1970 in Mesa, Arizona. He later relocated to Oracle, Arizona. He worked in the cities of Oracle and Tucson, Arizona as a retail employee. He resided in Oracle with his mother until demise on December 6, 1997. Darrin enjoyed reading, outdoor activities and his dogs Buck and Beavis. He will be greatly missed by his mother, Susan Lujan; father, Raymond Heath; stepmother, Susan Heath; fiance, Bobbi Joyce; brothers, Mark (Evon) Heath and Rudy Lujan, both of Oracle; sister, April Lujan of Payson; nephew, Travis Heath of Tucson; maternal grandparents, Jean Skaggs of Tempe and Floyd (Ruth) Skaggs of Phoenix; aunts, uncles and a host of relatives and friends who will always love and miss him. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
HELLSTEN, Christer L., age 51, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Hawthorn Woods, IL, died December 5, 1997, in Tucson. Visitation will be held 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 12 at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich, IL. Funeral Services 10:00 a.m., December 13 at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home. Interment St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery, Lake Zurich, IL. Mr. Hellsten was born February 12, 1946 in Sweden. President of Siemens Medical Systems in Chicago and President of Siemens Nixdorf in Sweden. Survived by his wife, Kerstin; children, Pontus, Hanna, Emma; parents, Ingrad Gulliksson and the late Johan Hellsten. Uncle of Therese. Brother of Par Hellsten. Memorials may be made to ALS Foundation, 21021 Ventura Blvd, S-321, Woodland Hills, CA 91364. Information submitted by Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047. (847) 540-8871.
KORN, Rebecca ”Betty” age 76, of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Skokie, IL., died December 7, 1997. Beloved wife of the late David. Loving mother of Doreen (Ronald) Lah and Howard (Vickey) Korn; adored grandmother of Dierdre Lah, David and Michael Korn; dear sister of Melvin and Daniel (Toby) Farber. Graveside Service, Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. at Shalom Memorial Park, Arlington Heights, IL. Contributions to the American Lung Assoc. or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Weinstein Family Services, Willmette Chapel, (847)256-5700.
David “Buddy” Springer Martin III, age 22, of Tucson, passed away December 6, 1997. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Ann Bird of Tucson and his father, David Springer Martin II of Dallas, TX; one sister, Sarah Martin, brother, Geoffrey Bird both of Tucson; grandmothers, Duane Martin of Dallas and Mary Lee Miller of Tucson; and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. He was a member of F.F.A. in Oklahoma and graduated from Palo Verde High School in 1993 where he played football and worked as a chef at the Elks on River Road and was a member of Moose Lodge No. 2475. He always sacrificed to ensure other people’s needs, comfort, love, and happiness and now he will be missed by all. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 10, 1997 at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Donations may be made in Mr. Martin’s Memory to any charity of your choice.
SADOWSKI, Mollie L., 86, of Tucson, died December 6, 1997. Survived by brother, Gilbert Schander of North Dakota; sister, Artha Ulrich of Minnesota; many nieces and nephews to include, Dila (Gerald) Bierdeman of North Dakota. Pre-deceased by husband, Brownie; four brothers; and two sisters. Service, Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile, with Pastor Rick Mensing, of Ascension Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment, Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to Service time.
WALZER, Myrna L., 62, of Sun City, AZ, died December 7, 1997. Survived by husband, Sam I. Walzer of Sun City, AZ; children, Stuart (Darla) Supowitz of Tucson, Shelley (Supowitz) (Stephen) Gray of Los Angeles, CA, Sondra (Ed) Koven; grandchildren, Adam and Marisa Koven all of Tucson; stepson, Harold (Chris) Walzer of Phoenix, AZ; sisters, D’Vorre (Harold) Ober of Las Vegas, NV, Elaine (Leonard) Gobstein of Scottsdale, AZ and Lynda Fishman of Hawaii; aunts, Lil Markowitz of Monroeville, PA and Mildred Smith of Tucson; uncle, Meyer Rosenbloom of Tucson; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Service Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY, with Rabbi Arthur R. Oleisky and Cantor Ivor Lichterman of Congregation Anshei Israel officiating. Burial Congregation Anshei Israel Section of Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & Miracle Mile. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Tucson Hebrew Academy; Shriner’s Children Hospital, Honolulu, HI; or Anshei Israel Library Fund.
WILLIAMS, Alma Jean, 79, of Tucson, died December 7, 1997. Survivors include her beloved husband of 60 years, John; children, Camilla (Frank) Major, James (Evelyn) Williams, Jerry Williams, Debra (Tony) Sanchez; grandchildren, Pam Rivera, David Major, Dan Williams, Marcy Lucero, Bryon, Aaron, Joseph, and Chelsea Sanchez; great grandchildren; Adrian, Jordan, Austin, and Dylan. Funeral Service will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Wednesday, December 10, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with Visitation one hour prior.
WILLIAMS, Hazel A., 96, of Tucson, died December 7, 1997. Survived by great-niece, Sandra Ann Mims of Tucson, AZ. Ten great-nieces and nephews; eight great-great nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass, Wed. December 10, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church with Burial to follow in Holy Hope Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation Tuesday, December 9, 1997 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)
