DOUGLAS HAMILTON HILL, 53, died on February 8, 1999. Born in Peoria, Illinois on December 5, 1945, he grew up there, relocating to Tucson in 1969. Doug worked for Kentucky Fried Chicken and then as a self-employed restaurant equipment service man. Diagnosed with a brain tumor in 1985, he eventually quit work, but enjoyed volunteering at the Tucson Botanical Gardens with the Kactus Krew. He loved nature and photographing desert flora, preserving olives, hiking, star-gazing, and birdwatching. He also repaired antique clocks, listened to books on tape, and helped friends with home improvement projects. He is survived by his wife, Lynne Weinberg-Hill; his father, Walter H. Hill, Jr. of Tucson; his brother, Kenneth H. Hill (Kathie) of Moline, IL; and his sister, Vicki Graham (Jim) of Tucson. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth J. Hill and sister, Catherine J. Shettlesworth. A memorial service will be held at the Tucson Botanical Gardens in the Reception Garden, 2150 N. Alvernon Way on Sunday, February 14, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. Come share a memory, and in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Gardens.
HOWARD, Helen, 77, died February 11, 1999. Preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Broussard in 1980. Wife of Joseph Howard; mother of Sharon (George) Reo; sister of John and Donald Cox both of Michigan. Five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. Memorial Services will be held in Michigan. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
Peggy Juliette Kellner - Went home to her Lord on Wednesday, February 10, 1999. We rejoice in the comfort of knowing that our beloved Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Teacher and Friend is returned to our Lord and is in the presence of His everlasting love. Although she has departed this earth, Peggy's extraordinary presence will live on through the many lives she has touched. She mentored and inspired many designers, performing artists, and technicians with her wealth of knowledge, genius talent, spiritual understanding and wisdom. Peggy was instrumental in the evolution of theater in Tucson and went on to design at the Old Globe Theater in San Diego for 20 years. She returned to teach costume and set design at the University of Arizona and her students live and work all over the country. After her retirement, Peggy continued to design for the Music Theater of Wichita and was looking forward to the upcoming season. Because the gifts that Peggy gave permeate so many of our lives and because we loved her so deeply, we will truly miss her. Peggy went about doing great things with her talents in grand ways – may we honor her by emulating her. Peggy is survived by her brother, John F. (Deon) Kellner, her brother, Walter J. (Shirley) Kellner; her 10 nephews and nieces, and her nine great-nephews and great-nieces. She was preceded in death by her brother, Alexander R. Kellner. Services will be held on Monday, February 15, 1999 at 4:45 at Valley Funeral Home, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be madeto the Humane Society of Tucson, 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd., Tucson, 85716 or to the Desert Dialysis Patient Fund, 2022 E. Prince Rd., Tucson, 85719.
KILLIPS, Danforth, born in Chicago in 1918, died February 11, 1999 in Tucson. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1941 and Northwestern Law School in 1947. From 1941 to 1945 he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. In 1947 he married Leslie Parker of Evanston by whom he is survived. He is also survived by sons, Bruce Danforth and John Mitchell; daughter-in-law, Susan; and grandson, Kristopher Danforth. He practiced law in Chicago from 1947 to 1952. In 1952 the family moved to Colorado Springs, where he was an owner, director, and officer of Looart Press. He was also a director of Growth Industry Shares, a Chicago-based Mutual fund, and was active in Colorado Springs civic affairs. In 1960 the family returned to Evanston, where Mr. Killips was an investment advisor for 14 years. In 1974 he and Mrs. Killips moved to Tucson, where he continued to practice as an investment advisor. He remained an outside director of Looart Press until 1983. From 1983 until his death he was active in volunteer, civic and church activities. Donations in his memory may be made to the Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N. Oracle Rd. Tucson 85704, The Salvation Army, 2186 Prince Rd. Tucson, 85705, Hospice Family Care, 6211 N. La Cholla Blvd. Tucson, 85741 or any charity of your choice. A private service will be held in the mountains of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
KOSAR, James W. Jr., 84, of Tucson, died February 10, 1999. He was a U.S. Army WWII Veteran. Survived by sister, Georgiann Ossmann of Orland Park, IL. Services and interment will be in Evergreen Park, IL. Local arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
SAVANNAH ELAINE VAIL - Today the battle is won. Savannah conquered her struggle with cancer, and now she is resting peacefully. Although Savannah's life was short, she truly knew how to live each moment to the fullest. She taught many of us how to live a lifetime in a day. This alone is an amazing accomplishment.
Savannah is survived by her parents, Erik and Michelle Vail; grandparents, Elaine and Bob Draves, Sheila and Floyd Ottwell, Larry and Nancy Willingham and Boston Vail; great-grandparents, Edith and Stan Bluhm and Ann Vail; aunts and uncles, Nichole and John Tucker, Kimberly and Juan Vasquez, Hanna and Kali Draves, Christina Flynn and Anthony Gennero-Willingham. Savannah is also survived by many additional family members and friends who loved her dearly.
Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 15 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Private entombment East Lawn Palms Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Special Wish Foundation, 880 S. Craycroft, 85711 or Tu Nidto Children's Hospice, 555 N. Wilmot, Suite 255, 85711.
WALKER, Effie I., 81, of Tucson, died February 11, 1999. Survived by sons, Ronald C. (Paula) Walker of Martinez, GA, Anthony R. Walker, David L. (Laurel) Walker, Daniel E. (Martha) Walker; daughter, Mary Diane Walker; sister, Margaret Newman, all of Tucson; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Walker attended Victory Assembly of God Church and was active in Bible Study at Casas Adobes Baptist Church. Services Monday, 11:00 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions, in memory of Effie I. Walker, may be made to Missionary Work, c/o Victory Assembly of God, 2561 W. Ruthrauff Rd., Tucson, 85705. Friends may call one hour prior to service time EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
WISE, David L., 81, passed away February 10, 1999, a long time resident of Tucson; preceded in death by his wife, Effie Wise in 1983. Survived by daughters, Gloria and her husband, Larry Lowenthal and Iva and her husband, Luther Sloane; grandchildren, Christine Mitchell, Kathryn Walley, James Nunes and David A.L. Sloane; great-grandchildren, David Walley, Jennifer, Jason, Jeffery and Jessica Mitchell, Sherry and Erika Nunes; sister, Betty Bash and brother, Lewis and his wife, Helen Wise; numerous nieces and nephews. David was a longtime member of the Carpenters Local #405 before his retirement. Friends may call Sunday, February 14, 1999 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. where funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m.Monday, February 15, 1999. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
CULLEN, Edwin H., 72 of Tucson. Died February 12, 1999. Resident of Arizona for over 60 years. Husband of Marjorie H. Cullen; father of Sherry Sanders, Peggy Dru Kyle, Rebecca Sue Gaines, all of Tucson, and Judy Lynn Otts of Texas. Survived by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Brother of Nell Larson of Oregon. Predeceased by daughter, Edwina Kay. Military Memorial Service will be Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. by the AMERICAN LEGION, at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111). Burial National Memorial Chapel of Arizona, Phoenix.
HAGFORD, Doris Louise, 73, died February 12, 1999. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
POST, Doris June, 75 of Tucson, died February 12, 1999. Born June 20, 1923 in Niles Center, IL. She was a volunteer at Casa De Los Ninos and an avid genealogist. Survived by children, Daniel (Judy) Post of Newbern, TN, David (Linda) Post, Dale (Agi) Post, Deanna (Norman) Lewis, Derek (Linda) Post all of Tucson; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., Wildwood Park Ward of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3500 W. Sumter Dr. Friends may call 10:00 a.m. at the Church. Interment will follow at the L.D.S. Cemetery. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
RENDLEMAN, Ivalea A., 87 of Tucson, died February 12, 1999. Born September 17, 1911 in Goreville, Illinois. Services and Interment will be in Marion, IL. Local arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
THIELE, Esther A., 95, of Tucson, passed away February 12, 1999. Beloved mother of Adolph (Sherrie) Thiele of Tucson. Preceded in death by husband, Richard W. Thiele. Graveside Service, Tuesday, February 16, 3:00 p.m. EVERGREEN CEMETERY, N.Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
WOOTEN, Henry W., 79 of Tucson, went to be with the Lord February 13, 1999. Survived by wife, Dorothy Wooten; sons, Dwight (Lynda) Wooten of Kuttawa, KY, Rudy (Janice) Wooten of Creston, CA; daughter, Jan (Gary) Shrader of Tucson; sister, Mae Byrn of FL; brother, Willard Wooten of KY; late brother's wife, Agnes Wooten of KY; grandsons, Keith, Micah, Elliott Shrader, and Wayne Wooten of OR. Henry started preaching in 1943, pastoring several churches in Arkansas, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee. He arrived in Arizona in 1956 and pastored several churches in Arizona until retirement in the early 80's. He served in many capacities within Southern Baptist life, and he was a chaplain at Tucson General Hospital for five years. Henry was known for his funeral ministry, preaching almost 3000 funeral services in his life. He loved baseball, having played semi-pro ball and collected one of the most extensive baseball card collections in the country. Henry loved the Lord most of all and loved sharing Jesus with those he met. He will be dearly missed by his loved ones and by those he touched through many years of friendship and ministry. Service Tuesday, February 16, 10:00 a.m., Casas Adobes Baptist Church. Private Committal Service in the afternoon. Friends may call Monday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Evergreen Mortuary. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Casas Adobes Baptist Church Building Fund or World Missionary through a church of your choice. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
BOHNENKAMP, Edwin, 83 years old, died Friday, February 12, 1999 in Tucson. Born on June 11, 1915 in Breda, Iowa. Survived by his wife, Evelyn Bohnenkamp; daughter, Susanne Carpenter of Chandler, AZ; two sons, Alan (Margaret) Bohnenkamp of Tucson and Randy (Annette) Bohnenkampof Tucson; five grandchildren, Darren Carpenter, Stacie (Gregg) Ludwigsen, Marni Bohnenkamp, Andrea Bohnenkamp, Ryan Bohnenkamp; two brothers, Aaron Bohnenkamp and Amos Bohnenkamp; sister, Lucy Onken. Memorial Mass will be said Thursday, February 18, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 215 S. Craycroft with burial to follow at Our Lady of the Desert. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Veteran's Hospital for the excellent care they provided. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Veteran's Hospital, 3601 S. 6th Ave. or to the American Heart Foundation, 5325 E. Pima. Arrangements by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0038.
BUCZKOWSKI, Helen Marie, 79, died February 12, 1999 following a lengthy illness. Mother of Tom and George Kaminski of Tucson, Robert Kaminski of Manahawkin, New Jersey and Rev. Edward Kaminski, CSC of Monterey, California; sister of Genevieve Szweda of South Bend, Indiana. Vigil Service will be recited 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 17th. Mass will offered 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 18th at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Donations in Helen's memory may be made to The Salvation Army, 1021 N. 11th Ave., T/A 85705. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 17th at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
FERNANDEZ, Edward R., 54, of Clifton, VA, passed away January 31, 1999. Survived by wife, Carol Fernandez; mother, Aida Fernandez; daughter, Sharon Fernandez; son, Erik Fernandez; sister, Lisa Maria Seulke; brother, Robert A. Fernandez. Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, February 18, 1999, 2:00 p.m. at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC. Donations may be made to the Hispanic Business Youth Foundation, c/o Nellie Mosley at Soza & Co., LTD., 8550 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22031.
FRYMAN, Thelma K., 82, of Tucson, died Thursday, February 11, 1999. Loving mother of Marjorie Reyes, Donald Fryman, Linda Fryman; loving mother-in-law of Peggy Fryman; devoted sister of J.T. Harney and Helen Morris; beloved grandmother of seven; and great-grandmother of 18. She was also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Fryman was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard; children, LaVern, Jeanie and Cynthia; granddaughter, Tina and great-granddaughter, Christina. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 1999 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Handmaker Jewish Community Hospice, P.O. Box 13090, Tucson, 85732 or to the American Heart Assoc., 5325 E. Pima St. Tucson, 85712. Arrangements by Heather Mortuary, An Aftercare Provider.
GARRY, Delia D., 54, born May 28, 1944, died suddenly February 13, 1999 in Tucson. Survived by her husband, Matt; children, Leslie, Randy, Robin and Ron; mother, Maria Alegria; brother, Alex; sisters, Lillian, Aida, Erlinda and Lydia (Chica); and many nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Employed by D.E.S. for over 30 years. Her loving and caring ways will be missed by all she touched. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 1999 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, North Chapel, with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered on Thursday, February 18, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Margaret's Church, 801 N. Grande Ave. Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
MALLOY, Bettye June, 72, died February 14, 1999. Cause of death was from kidney and liver disease, complicated severe anemia from bleeding ulcers. She was well known for many charitable activities and was blessed with countless friends around the country. Mrs. Malloy is survived by her mother, Mary Lena See; brother, Dennis See; sister, Carolyn Fiori; daughter, Leah Seese and son, Mark Malloy; also four grandchildren. Private family services were held. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider.
MARTIN, Helen, 90, of Tucson, died Sunday, February 14, 1999. She is survived by her children, Carol Scopellite, Thomas Whitley; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and many other relatives. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at Flowing Wells Baptist Church, 4314 N. Romero Rd., with Pastor Keith Huffman officiating. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the services. Graveside Services and burial will be at Santa Rosa Memorial Park in Santa Rosa, CA. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, an Aftercare Provider. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Flowing Wells Baptist Church.
PITRE, Susan Knez, died in Houston, Texas on February 8, 1999. Susan Elizabeth Knez was born on November 13, 1953 in Tucson to Robert and Katherine G. Knez, educated at Whitmore Elementary School, Townsend Jr. High School and graduated from Catalina High School. She attended NAU and received her MBA from ASU with highest honors. Her father, Robert, and grandparents, Jim and Viyeta Knez, and H.W. and Edna Griffiths predeceased her.
Susan leaves her daughters, Michele Pitre of San Francisco, Erica Halle (Brandon) and children, Alex and Isabella Halle of Fountain Hills, AZ, and sisters, Stana Knez of Eugene, Oregon and Nancy Knez Smith (Randy) of Scottsdale. Her mother, Katherine, resides in Tucson. James Pitre of Mesa, former husband, and nephews also survive.
Services will be held on Wednesday, February 17 at 2:00 p.m. at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale, Fr. Jack Spaulding officiating. Cremation follows.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Philip's in the Hills Children's Center, P.O. Box 65840, Tucson 85728.
RAINSBERGER, Iris S., 86, of Oro Valley passed away February 12, 1999. Mrs. Rainsberger was a Motion Picture Editor, Cartoonist. She is survived by sister, Carol Kitchen of San Juan Capistrano, CA; daughters, Nancy (Philip) Kiraly, Barbara (Jerry) Schneider, Ellen (David) Schlemmer; ten grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. She was a lifetime member of Motion Picture Editors' Guild, Oro Valley Country Club, Volunteer Service for The American Cancer Society, and The American Red Cross. Retired Docent, Arizona Desert Museum. Memorial Service will be held Friday, February 19 at 10:00 a.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee) with Father James Conrad of Episcopal Church of The Apostles officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in memory of Iris S. Rainsberger to the Alzheimer's Association, 5132 E. Pima, Tucson, Az 85712.
