HERR, Maurice G. Jr., 66, died January23, 1999. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
KNIGHTON, William L., 84, a longtime resident of Tucson, died January 22, 1999. He is survived by his daughters, Marolyn (Jack) Derby, Carolyn (Doug) Gervais and Sandra (Rick) Toumey; grandchildren, Tiffiny, Tammy, Shauneise, Tyrone and Sabrina and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held on Friday, January 29, 1999 at 5:00 p.m. at South Lawn Mortuary, 5401 S. Park. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, an Aftercare provider.
KOLMODIN, Duane T. 'Duke' 73, died January 24, 1999 in Tucson. Born February 28, 1925 in Akron, Ohio. Preceded in death by his wife, Ardath and brother, Robert. Duke worked in Ellensburg, WA at the Dairy Record for 20 years. He retired in 1988 from the Yakima Herald after 13 years as a Typesetter. Duke then moved to Tucson shortly after his retirement. While in Tucson Duke was a active member in Barber Shop Sunshine Chorus, Elks Club, and the Rolling Hills Golf Club. Duke was loved and will be missed by his family and friends. Duke is survived by two sons, Mark Kolmodin and Eric Kolmodin; one daughter, Dianne Hall; two brothers, Norman Kolmodin and Allan Kolmodin; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Duke's immediate family would like to thank all of his friends at Tucson East Apartments and the Cascades for all their friendship, kindness, and care. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, 881-0338.
LINDGREN, Helen M., 79, of Tucson, passed away January 22, 1999. Survivors include, Clyde, her loving husband of 27 years; children, George, Mary and Gary Teal, Jackie, Cris, Pam, Clyde, Wendy and John. Friends may call at ARIZONA MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider, 7 E. University Blvd., Tuesday, January 26 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Wednesday, January 27 at 11:00 a.m.
MODRZEJEWSKI, Mary Ann, born April 18, 1905, died January 24, 1999. She was a 27 year resident of Tucson after moving from Chicago. Mary is preceded in death by two sons, John and Anthony. She is survived by five children, Eleanor Sawisch of Northlake, IL, Josephine Slaga of Tucson, AZ, Ted Modjeski of Tucson, AZ, Mary Jane Ogorzelec of Salem, WI and Henry Modrzejewski of Tucson, AZ; 24 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Arizona Mortuary, an Aftercare Provider.
MUNOZ, Robert B., 73, of Tucson, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 24, 1999. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jo Ann Munoz. Robert is survived by his wife, Guadalupe of 53 years; brother, Manuel Munoz; sisters, Viola (Frank) Bennett and Evelyn (Ernest) Hughes; grandchildren, Clarinda, Jessica, Robert, Regina and Michael; great-grandchildren, Chris and Jessie and many nieces and nephew. Funeral Services 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 28, 1999 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft Road with burial to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends, Wednesday, January 27 from 5:00to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Avenue. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, a Certified Aftercare Provider.
PIERCE, Aleta Marie, 74, died January 24, 1999. Mother of Rhoda Marie Yarbrough and Roberta Lee Eilers, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her son, Philip Earl Smith. She was born in Boise, Idaho and resided in California and Washington before moving to Tucson 10 years ago. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
ROSS, Peter William Sr. - Born February 22, 1909, died January 19, 1999 in Napa, CA. Predeceased by wife Josephine; grandchildren, James McCormick, Jr, Ken McCormick. Survived by children, Pete Ross, Jr (Connie) of Napa, CA, Josie Long, Mary Lou Ross, and David Ross, all of Tucson. Brother, J. Robert Ross and sister Elsie Ross. Also survived by 21 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial mass will be said at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Hope Mausoleum, 3555 N. Oracle Rd, on Friday, January 29, 1999 with burial to follow.
Amanda McDermott Russell, 91, of Tucson, passed away January 21, 1999. Survived by daughter, Mae V. (Ivan) Redford; son, Albert (Connie) Armenta; sister, Sarah Valles. Also survived by seven grandchildren, Ivan, Jim, Don Redford, Sue Serverns, Albert Armenta, Thelma Lopez, Eliana Avila and by 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 1999 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (North Chapel), 204 S. Stone Ave. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Wednesday, January 27, 1999 at 9:30 a.m.at Our Lady Queen of All Saints, 2915 E. 36th St. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Amanda was a member of the Pioneering McDermott family and was a World War II veteran. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
SHERMAN, Phillip G., 29, Nowata, died Sunday, January 24, 1999 in Vinita, OK. He was born March 30, 1969, to John Fayette and Sally Ann Carpenter Sherman in Syracuse, NY. Mr. Sherman graduated from Noble High School in Noble High School in Noble, OK in 1987. He lived in Noble, OK and Norman, OK before moving to Nowata, OK. Mr. Sherman enjoyed golf, poker and family games. He was also a dedicated employee of Earthgrains. He is survived by his father, John Sherman of Dibble, OK; his mother, Sally Quain of Tucson, AZ; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Mark and Cathy Sherman of Norman, OK, Mike and Glenda Sherman of Tuttle, OK; a sister, Sherrie Nelson of Tucson, AZ; five nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, John Glenn Sherman. Visitation will be at Primrose Funeral Service from9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 26.
WAGNER, Pamila K., 39 years old, died January 22, 1999 in Tucson, born on July 7, 1959 in Riverton, Wyoming. Survived by her husband, Porfirio Wagner of Tucson, AZ; brother, Jack Mannikko; sister, Penny Lindhurst; mother, Marcella Shepherd; grandparents, Elmer and Helen Brothwell. Mass will be said at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 1999 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft, with burial to follow at Our Lady of the Desert, 5255 E. Speedway, where Vigil Service will be saidat 7:00 p.m.
ASHLEY, Robert L., Jr., of Tucson/Bisbee, AZ, born March 5, 1917, passed away January 22, 1999. Graduated High School 1934 in Greenfield, Mass. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Marjorie Andrews Ashley. Survived by daughters, Margo Sullivan, Carolyn Owens; grandchildren, Sarah Sullivan, Erik Owens, John Sullivan, Trish Owens, Cherokee Johnson, Colleen Cleary, Tim Sullivan; great-grandchildren, Kristy Owens, Darren Olson, Kyle Johnson, Andrew Cleary, Cory Olson, Austin Johnson. Memorial services scheduled for Friday, January 29, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at the VFW Bisbee, AZ. Burial services to be held in Greenfield, Mass. Donations to Medical Helipad Fund in Bisbee, AZ. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider.
Ira Lee Barnett, 78, of Tucson, died January 23, 1999. Born January 6, 1921 in Long Beach, California. Ira came to the U of A on a Football Scholarship and played on the Varsity Team from 1940-42, also a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He joined the 20th Air Force during WWII and with the 58th Bomber Group flew numerous missions from Tinnian over Tokyo under the command of General Le May. Upon return he received a BS Degree in Metallurgical Engineering. Ira is survived by wife of 40 years Beatrice; son, James Laster; one sister, one brother and numerous grand and great-grandchildren. Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 29 in the Memorial Chapel at Catalina Methodist Church, 2900 E.Speedway. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE CREMATION & BURIAL, 790-6388.
BRANAM, Mabel Joann, 66, died January 22, 1999. Wife of Robert Branam; mother of Steve (Jana) Branam, Ken (Anna) Houle; sister of Lloyd Washington and John L. Washington; six grandchildren also survive. Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 27 at Bring's Broadway Chapel. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 27th at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
Elizabeth 'Sister' Campbell, 76, passed on January 24, 1999. Quietly, she was a pillar of strength for her family and community and simply a joy to be with – just ask anyone who was blessed with the opportunity to be in her presence.
She was born April 20, 1922, in Crockett, TX, to Willie and Sarah Rodgers. She married Thearthur Campbell in 1938, and together with their four daughters, moved to Marana, Arizona in 1945. They brought two more daughters and three sons to the family after moving to Arizona.
Referred to as: 'Sister' by friends, 'Miss Sister' by the children of the community, 'Aunt Sister' by nieces and nephews, Liz or Elizabeth to co-workers, 'Mom' by her children and 'Granny' by her grandchildren, she was a home maker and house wife and spent 12 years as the most revered cook ever at Evergreen Air Center in Marana before she retired in 1987. As a respected mother of the village of Rillito, 'Miss Sister' helped to raise all the children there, but her focus was primarily on surviving daughters, Venora of Phoenix, Elnora of Rillito, Helen (Troy) of Dallas, Jessie of Rillito, Kathryn of Phoenix; granddaughter, La Donna of Las Vegas; and daughter-in-law, Debbie of Atlanta. Surviving sons, Thearthur Jr.'Sonny' (Cindy) of Tucson and Edward Earl (Gloria Ann) of Rillito. She is also survived by sisters, Margie Purvis of Tucson, Earlie B. Spearman of Eloy, and Elvia Dean Gardner of Oklahoma; and brothers, Willie B. Rodgers of Galveston, TX, O.C. Rodgers of Crockett TX, A.C. Rodgers of Tucson, and J.W. Rodgers of Tucson. Additionally, 23 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren, and a lifetime full of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by parents Willie and Sarah Rodgers; brother, Ernest; husband, Thearthur Campbell, Sr.; daughter, Zelma Marie; and son, Theodis.
Visitation will be held at Evergreen Mortuary & Cemetery, N. Oracle Rd & W. Miracle Mile, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 28, 1999. Services will be held at Mt. Olive, 403 E. Lee St., (at corner of 4th Ave.) Friday, January 29 at 1:00 p.m. Please join a family gathering in Rillito following the services. We already miss you 'Mom'.
Molly S. Clemens, nee Sousa
July 20, 1922 – January 24, 1999
Born in Tucson, AZ, resided in Santa Monica, CA, 1963 to 1992 with her husband, Harry E. Clemens who preceded her in death, returned to Tucson in 1993. Molly (Mejia) earned recognition as pitcher for Tucson's softball team, 'Cine Plaza Flirts'. Molly is survived by daughters, Norma Garcia and Susan Mejia and grandchildren, Raul Andres Garcia and Ramona Ayn Lopez. Memorial Mass to be held at St. Monica's Catholic Church, 212 W. Medina Rd., Friday, January 29, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. 'Be free and rest now, Mom, from the pain which has been your unwanted and constant companion. Psalm 147:3. He heals the broken in heart and binds their wounds. (…ever so gently).' Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider.
FRANCES SLETTEN DUTT
Passed away on Saturday, January 23, 1999. Born November 12, 1933, Frances grew up and attended high school in Great Falls, Montana. She later attended Stephens College and graduated with honors with a degree in Mathematics from Montana State University. It was during a summer break in 1951 that she met her husband of 44 years, Dr. Gordon Dutt. They were married on September 12, 1954, and moved to Lafayette, IN, and later Davis, CA, before finally settling in Tucson, AZ in 1964. Frances was a founding member of Dove of Peace Lutheran Church where she served on the church council and performed numerous volunteer duties. She taught preschoolers in the Head Start program at the Pio Decimo Center, starting as a volunteer and later becoming a full-time teacher. In 1979, she and Gordon co-founded the Vina Sonoita Vineyard and in 1983, the Sonoita Vineyards Winery. A new addition to the winery was dedicated to her last November.
Frances is survived by her husband, Gordon; two sons, Richard (Robin) Dutt of Safford, AZ and Howard (Chris) Dutt of Tucson, AZ; four grandchildren, Allison, Lori, Adam, and Neil; her sister, Marian May of Great Falls, MT; and her brother, Robert (Pat) Sletten of Great Falls, MT. Preceded in death by a sister, Helen Neel.
A memorial service and celebration of Frances' life will be held on Friday, January 29, at 4:00 p.m. at the Dove of Peace Lutheran Church, 665 West Roller Coaster Road, Tucson, AZ the family asks that remembrances be made in her name to Planned Parenthood of Arizona, a cause Frances felt strongly about, or the American Diabetes Association.
Frances' final years were spent suffering the effects of a series of strokes, and her family wishes to sincerely thank all of her friends for their help, support, and visits during this difficult time.
EGGELING, Helen Patricia, Tucson resident for over 50 years, passed away this Sunday, January 24, 1999 in her home. Born in Ottawa, Canada, she moved to New York during World War II where she met and married I. N. J. Eggeling, a doctor in the US Army Air Corps. Having an adventurous spirit, she traveled the world. From riding elephants through the jungles of Indonesia to digging for opals in Australia to climbing Mt. Fuji in Japan, she reveled in experiencing what life had to offer. Settling in Tucson, she adopted and raised three children, earned her Masters degree, taught English at Pueblo High School, sold real estate, modeled and hosted many an outstanding dinner party. Intelligent, regal and gracious, Helen Eggeling was a kind and generous soul who concerned herself with the needs of others, touching the lives of many people in a powerful way. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her, especially her children, Machiko Cummings, Norwood Eggeling and Heather Stahle; her 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, as well as her surviving sisters, Lou Quinn and Stella Pritchard. Memorial Services will be held at S S Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 1946 E. Lee, at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, Helen would prefer that contributions be made to Catholic Social Services, 155 W. Helen, Tucson 85705. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES.
Felicita 'Alice' O. Franco, 74, of Tucson, went home to be with the Lord January 24, 1999. Preceded in death by sister, Olga Moreno and brothers, Joe and Luis Olguin. Survived by daughter, Barbara (James) Reyes; sons, Alfred (Mary Helen) Chavez, Juan (Lupita) Hernandez and Andrew (Konokan) Franco; brothers, Tony Mata, Arturo, Manny and Henry Hernandez. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 28, 1999 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave. with a Vesper Service at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 29, 1999, 10:00 a.m. at First Southern Baptist Church, 445 E. Speedway Blvd., officiating Pastor Ron Hart. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. She was loved and will be missed. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
HANSON, Ollie Belle, 103, of Tucson, died January 23, 1999. Survived by two sons, Sylvester A. (Rose) Hanson of Tucson, AZ and William T. (Corrie) Hanson of San Diego, CA; five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 29 at Saguaro Christian Church, 8302 E. Broadway at Sarnoff, Rev. Deborah Morgan officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Saguaro Christian Church. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider.
William L. Knighton, 84, a longtime resident of Tucson, died January 22, 1999. He is survived by his daughters, Marolyn (Jack) Derby, Carolyn (Doug) Gervais and Sandra (Rick) Toumey; grandchildren, Tiffiny, Tammy, Shauneise, Tyrone and Sabrina and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held on Friday, January 29, 1999 at 5:00 p.m. at South Lawn Mortuary, 5401 S. Park. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, an Aftercare provider.
STEE, Madeline Jane, 78, of Tucson, died January 25, 1999. Survived by daughter, Rita Monzel; grandchildren, Peter Mark and Clifford Michael Monzel. Mrs. Stee was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Milo Stee in 1989 and her parents. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 1999 at HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd. Funeral Services and burial will be in Webster, S.D. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider.
