SIMMONS, Stephanie R., 33, of Tucson, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 1999. Survivors include her parents, Helen and Willie Simmons; her children, Richard and Rachel Grigsby; three sisters; one brother; maternal grandmother, Louella Bruton, plus many other relatives and friends. Friends may call at ARIZONA MORTUARY, 7 E. University Blvd., Wednesday, May 5, 1999 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow at South Lawn cemetery.
SANFORD SUMMERS, M.D., 65, died April 24, 1999 at Akron General Medical Center, Akron, Ohio after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard A. Summers and Louise McKee Summers. A Tucson native, Dr. Summers was named for his maternal great grandfather, Southern Arizona pioneer rancher Don Alonzo Sanford. He was born at St. Mary's Hospital on March 28, 1934. He attended Tucson Public Schools and the University of Arizona, graduating with high distinction in 1955. His many honors included membership in Phi Beta Kappa. He graduated from (Case) Western Reserve University Medical School in 1959. Internship in Staten Island, NY was followed by three years of service with the U.S. Public Health Service in Alaska. He returned to a residency in psychiatry at the University Hospitals of Cleveland. He was a practicing psychiatrist in Lake County for many years before becoming director of the Addictive Care Unit of Laurelwood Hospital in Willoughby, OH. After retiring in 1993 he moved to Green, OH to be nearer to his children and grandchildren. Dr. Summers is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Beverly. He was the proud father of four sons, Scott (Debbie), Steven (Suzanne), Kent (Shannon) and Gregory (Yana), all residing in the Uniontown area of Ohio. He also leaves his beloved grandchildren, Michael, Nicholas, Katie Louise and Kyle, who will miss their Grandpapa always. Finally, he is survived by his two sisters, Amo Leona Summers and Anna Summers Fulton, both of Tucson, his nephew, Bruce Fulton, also of Tucson, and niece, Andrea Fulton, Pacific Grove, CA. A Celebration-of-Life memorial service was held in Ohio for his family and many friends on April 27, 1999. Contributions in his memory may be made to Case Western Reserve University Medical School, 10900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106.
WILLIAMS, Henry, age 82, of Tucson, died Saturday, May 1st, 1999. Survived by his children, Judy Harris, Dewey Williams, Darlene Rivera, Arlene McAlpine, Sonya Bodden, Betty Bryant, Thomas Williams, Tonette Russell, Lofton Williams; other loved ones, Michael Bryant, John K. McAlpine, David Rivera, Megestab Soloman, Mary Ann Williams, Anthony Bodden, Leroy Harris; 19 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 6, 1999 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., Pastor Anthony Moss of Agape Christian Community Church in Tucson, AZ officiating. Interment at South Lawn cemetery. Friends may visit 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
ZAPPIA, Michael Angelo, of Oracle, AZ, born September 28, 1925 in Clifton, AZ died May 2, 1999 in Oracle. He moved to Tucson in 1930, graduated from Tucson High in 1943, and became a Navigator in the Army Air Corps of WWII. He married
Jacqueline, his wife of 53 years in 1945 and graduated from the University of Arizona College of Mines with a B.S. in Mining Engineering in 1949. He joined Magma Copper Co. in Superior, AZ in 1950, moved to Magma's San Manuel operation in 1954, and retired from Magma in 1980. Afterwards, he traveled the world in a mining engineering/consultant capacity. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline; children, Michael Jr., Camille, Gino, Marlene, Rocky and Mario; 10 grandchildren. The family wishes to extend their warmest thanks to Mike's friends, and all the people who made his life full and enjoyable. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Thursday, May 6, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Helen's Catholic Church, Oracle, AZ. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (@ Magee.)
ARCHULETA, Rosa Sanchez, age 83, a 60 year resident of Arizona, passed away May 4th, 1999. Born August 30, 1915 in Hondo, New Mexico. She is predeceased by her husband, Antonio. Survived by her son, Orlando (Donna) Archuleta; daughter, Victoria Estrada; sons, Tony (Lisa) Archuleta and Ray (Vera) Archuleta; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 1999 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Funeral service will be 9:00 a.m. Friday at South Lawn Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow at South Lawn cemetery.
BERTOLINO, Mary C., age 70, died May 3, 1999 beloved wife of Clement; mother of Margaret Sundell and Elizabeth Hemmer. She was a former director of the British Home at Brookfield, IL. Cremation and memorial services in Belton, MO.
BROWN, Jesse Lee, 83, years old, died Wednesday, April 28, 1999 in Tucson. Born on June 1, 1915 in Titus County, Texas. He was a well decorated WWII Veteran. Survived by children, Wanda (Tom) Engle and Steven (Mary) Brown, both of Tucson, James Brown of Arlington, TX; eight grandchildren, Rodney Miles of Tarpon Springs, FL, Debbie (Terry) Faulkenbery, Autumn Engle, Renessa George, all of Tucson, Tania Brown San Diego, CA, Mariah (Cory) Bott of Marana, Eric Brown, Tamara Brown, both of Arlington, TX; four great-grandchildren, Kevin Faulkenbery, Codi Bott, Austin Bott and Chad Miles; three brothers, Clemmie Brown of Arlington, TX, Charlie Brown of Pasadena, TX, Weldon Brown of Mt. Pleasant, TX; four sisters, Eva Saunders of Arlington, TX, Emma Sanches of Cookville, TX, Pauline Kry of Mt. Pleasant, TX and Lula Mae Wommack of Seagoville, TX. Predeceased by brother, William Brown. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, May 7, 1999 at the Veterans Hospital Chapel, 3601 S. 6th Ave., Tucson. Burial will be at Lone Star cemetery in Titus County, Texas. Arrangements handled by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
Dorothy Don, July 27, 1923 – May 3, 1999, 75, a native of Tucson died early Monday morning, May 3, 1999 at University Medical Center. She was born July 27, 1923 the 6th child of Fuk Yut and Don Wah, early pioneers of Tucson. She graduated from Tucson High School. Before her retirement Dorothy spent her life in the family businesses. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Rose Don Wu of San Antonio (Ted), Mae Don Tom (Soleng) of Tucson, Luella Don Kline (Jack) of Tucson, and Hildred Don Wong (Ralph) of Long Beach. She is survived by her three sisters and one brother, all of Tucson: Esther Don Tang (David), Bessie Don Chan (Edward), Phillip Don (Florence) and Norma Jean Don; and sister, Mildred Don Tom of Chicago, Dorothy will be lovingly remembered by 25 nieces and nephews, 35 grandnieces and nephews and three great-grandnieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 7 at 4:00 p.m. at Evergreen Mortuary Chapel, on Oracle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dorothy's memory to University Heart Center, 1501 N. Campbell, Tucson, AZ 85719
ANNETTE MARIE FIRTH - passed away May 4, 1999. Born March 11, 1954 in Tucson, Arizona. She devoted her life as an educator for both youth and adults. All of her efforts went toward strengthening people as individuals and as family units. She said children are our future and she wanted to help ensure the best future possible for them. She cared deeply for her 4-H kids; they meant the world to her and she had a special place in her heart for them. She taught home economics, child development, food service and family relations at Chinle High School, Chinle, AZ; Silver High School, Silver City, NM and Casa Grande High School in Casa Grande, AZ. She attended Sahuaro High School in Tucson. While at the University of Arizona she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics Education. Annette then earned her Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling at Western New Mexico University. In 1985 she returned to southern Arizona and continued her career as a University of Arizona Extension Agent for Cochise County, in charge of the 4-H and Adult programs. She received many accolades for her work, including recognition as an Outstanding Young Woman of America in 1987, and the Cooperative Extension Distinguished Service Award in 1999. She is survived not only by family but by many friends as well. Annette was the daughter of Richard and Annette Firth, sister of Richard (Lorrie) Firth, aunt of Heather and Ian Firth, all of Tucson. She was Donna McQuain's best friend and housemate, and 'mom' to her dogs Wicket and Fizzgig. A memorial service will be held in Annette's honor on Saturday, May 8, 1999 at 2:00p.m. at Village Meadows Baptist Church in Sierra Vista, AZ. In lieu of flowers, Annette has requested that contributions be made to the Annette Firth Memorial Fund to provide scholarship funds for 4-H kids. They may be sent to: 4-H Youth Foundation, P.O. Box 210036, Tucson, AZ 85721-0036, ATTN: Joe Leisz.
GULOTTA, Loretta F., 89, of Tucson, passed away May 3, 1999. She is survived by sons, Joseph and his wife, Mildred, John and his wife, Janice, Leonard and his wife, Lori; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; sister, Marian Karlan. She was born January 7, 1910 in Brooklyn, NY and has resided in Tucson for the past 30 years. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 1999. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 7, 1999 at HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan. Interment will follow at South Lawn cemetery.
JOHNS, Audrey G., 67, died May 3, 1999. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
KNUCKLES, Texana Jane, age 58, of Martins Ferry, Ohio and a 19 year resident of Tucson, died May 3rd, 1999. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Arvid Sr.; son, Ben (Katy); daughter, Texana (Jim); grandchildren, Kimberley, Michael, Christopher, Candace, Jimmy and Texana; brothers, Earl E., Frederick, and Carl; sister, Shirley Saulsgiver; and the many friends whose lives and hearts she has touched. Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Arizona Children's Home, in memory of Texana Knuckles. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, May 6th, 1999 at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 4520 W. Ajo Way. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, a certified aftercare provider.
OSTERHOLT, Roxie Yates, 96, died peacefully at home on April 30, 1999. She was born in West Mill Grove, Ohio on January 1, 1903. She and her family moved to Tucson in 1950. While here, she worked in real estate with Inez McCord, and was an active member of Catalina United Methodist Church and the Women's Benefit Assoc. Her husband of 57 years, George, precedes her in death. Roxie is survived by her daughter, Louise Hemmeter; grandchildren, Jon, Rick (Barbara), and David (Sharon) Hemmeter, and great-grandchildren, Richard and Erin Hemmeter. Burial will take place in the family's plot in West Mill Grove, OH. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
SPRAGUE, Esther B., born September 1, 1913, died April 28, 1999. preceded in death by her husband of nearly 52 years, Duane. Survived by son, Lowell (Marsha) Sprague of Amado; daughters, Violet Sprague, Roberta Perry, Eleanor (Donald) Talbot, and Dorothy McDonald, all of Tucson; brother, Kay Durling of Coldwater, MI; sisters, Phebe Perigan of Litchfield, MI, and Dorothy Meredith of Hudson, MI. Esther was blessed with 17 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Esther and Duane were lifetime members of The Eagles F.O.E. #180 in Tucson. Services will be Friday May 7 at 5:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Parrish on Craycroft at Broadway.
ZAPPIA, Michael Angelo, of Oracle, AZ, born September 28, 1925 in Clifton, AZ died May 2, 1999 in Oracle. He moved to Tucson in 1930, graduated from Tucson High in 1943, and became a Navigator in the Army Air Corps of WWII. He married
Jacqueline, his wife of 53 years in 1945 and graduated from the University of Arizona College of Mines with a B.S. in Mining Engineering in 1949. He joined Magma Copper Co. in Superior, AZ in 1950, moved to Magma's San Manuel operation in 1954, and retired from Magma in 1980. Afterwards, he traveled the world in a mining engineering/consultant capacity. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline; children, Michael Jr., Camille, Gino, Marlene, Rocky and Mario; 10 grandchildren. The family wishes to extend their warmest thanks to Mike's friends, and all the people who made his life full and enjoyable. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Thursday, May 6, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Helen's Catholic Church, Oracle, AZ. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (@ Magee.)
ANNETTE MARIE FIRTH - passed away May 4, 1999. Born March 11, 1954 in Tucson, Arizona. She devoted her life as an educator for both youth and adults. All of her efforts went toward strengthening people as individuals and as family units. She said children are our future and she wanted to help ensure the best future possible for them. She cared deeply for her 4-H kids; they meant the world to her and she had a special place in her heart for them. She taught home economics, child development, food service and family relations at Chinle High School, Chinle, AZ; Silver High School, Silver City, NM and Casa Grande High School in Casa Grande, AZ. She attended Sahuaro High School in Tucson. While at the University of Arizona she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics Education. Annette then earned her Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling at Western New Mexico University. In 1985 she returned to southern Arizona and continued her career as a University of Arizona Extension Agent for Cochise County, in charge of the 4-H and Adult programs. She received many accolades for her work, including recognition as an Outstanding Young Woman of America in 1987, and the Cooperative Extension Distinguished Service Award in 1999. She is survived not only by family but by many friends as well. Annette was the daughter of Richard and Annette Firth, sister of Richard (Lorrie) Firth, aunt of Heather and Ian Firth, all of Tucson. She was Donna McQuain's best friend and housemate, and 'mom' to her dogs Wicket and Fizzgig. A memorial service will be held in Annette's honor on Saturday, May 8, 1999 at 2:00p.m. at Village Meadows Baptist Church in Sierra Vista, AZ. In lieu of flowers, Annette has requested that contributions be made to the Annette Firth Memorial Fund to provide scholarship funds for 4-H kids. They may be sent to: 4-H Youth Foundation, P.O. Box 210036, Tucson, AZ 85721-0036, ATTN: Joe Leisz.
FOOSE, Norma Olivia (Vowell), 94, of Tucson, died May 1, 1999. She was born March 3, 1905 in Wilkesville, OH, daughter of the late Ferdinand and Louisiana (Phetteplace) Vowell. Mrs. Foose is survived by her daughter, Kathleen M. Foose (Jerry Lee Gibbs) Gibbs of Laurel, MD; grandchildren, Clinton Paul Gibbs, Elizabeth Olivia Gibbs and William Eugene Lee Gibbs all of Laurel; a sister, Esther McCartney of Waverly, OH; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Foose was an elementary school teacher in southern Ohio in the days of one-room schoolhouses. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that Norma's memory be celebrated by a donation to a Living Memorial at Santa Catalina Villas, 7500 N. Calle Sin Envidia, Tucson, AZ, 85718. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery.
GILBERT, Norman Gary, 58, of Tucson, died May 3, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise; children, Jeffrey Scott, Wayne Charles, Norman Dean, Kristina Louise and Karri Lynn; nine grandchildren and a brother, Russell Gilbert also survive. Friends may call from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, 1999 at HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 7, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at HEATHER MORTUARY, with Pastor Billy D. Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen cemetery. Arrangements by Heather Mortuary, an aftercare provider.
DONALD H. HAACK died April 30, 1999 at his home after a short illness. Don was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Leila McNitt Haack and a brother, Orlin. Survived by son, Thomas (Patricia), of Tucson; daughter, Barbara (Alan) Chesney, of Knoxville, TN; five grandchildren; brother, Charles, of Milwaukee, WI. He was born August 24, 1915 in Milwaukee, WI. He retired after 40 years of service with the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Labor Department. He was an avid golfer and a member of Fred Enke Golf Club. He was a 24 year member of the Elks Club and attended Tanque Verde Lutheran Church. A memorial service will be held at Tanque Verde Lutheran Church on May 8 at 11 a.m. Donations may be made to Carondelet St. Joseph Hospital Foundation.
EDWIN F. HUDGEL, 83, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 1999 at 8:05 p.m. at Tucson Medical Center following complications from heart surgery and surrounded by his loving family. Born in Anthon, Iowa on September 8, 1915 and graduated from the Hohenschuh-Carpenter College of Embalming in 1936, he followed his father's footsteps in the funeral profession by joining the family business, Hudgel's Funeral Home, Anthon, Iowa, in conjunction with a furniture store, a common practice during that era. Wishing for a change in life for himself and his family, he left Iowa in August 1959 to begin a new challenge in Arizona. After two years in the furniture business here in Tucson, he realized that the funeral business was his true life's work and bought the Willcox Funeral Home, Willcox, AZ in 1962. In May 1964 he built and opened Hudgel's Swan Funeral Home. In his struggle to survive with the long established funeral homes in Tucson, he became known as a rebel in the business by advertising price and offering free ambulance service. His beliefs, that emotional overspending is not a symbol of devotion, and finer funerals need not be costly, became his slogans. He was scorned yet respected by his competitors, Art, Chris, Howard, and Leo, all who preceded him in death. Today the business he started from scratch in 1964 now provides service to 500 families a year, as his sons, Warren and Brian, proudly carry on his work. Although he became semi-retired, he still came to his funeral home every day, 365 days a year up until the very end. His main hobby, besides gardening and delighting in his grandchildren, was playing the stock market, knowledgeably and successfully. He leaves behind his wife and companion of sixty years, Esther; his children, Sheila (Bob) Riach, Cynthia Johnoff, Regina (Richard) Nast, Warren (Donna) Hudgel, Rhonda Hudgel, Brian (Linda) Hudgel, Melinda (Bob) Lebsack; his grandchildren, Kevin and Ryan Riach, Christopher and Andrew Nast, Brandon and Tyson Hudgel, Breanna and Wesley Lebsack; his sisters, Susan Mack, Edith Moore, Herma Cummings, and Marjorie Lloyd. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Church, 215 S. Craycroft. Interment will follow at East Lawn cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Salvation Army.
KLUNE, Kenneth James, 65, died May 5, 1999. Loving brother of Donald Klune of Patchogue, NY. He was a retired Air Force Sergeant and also retired as Department Manager at K-Mart. Memorial Service 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 7th at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
