McGILL-JONES, Martha (Marti), 1946 to 1999. Loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. Born in Lock Haven, PA, has been a Tucson resident since age nine. Graduate of Catalina High. She worked for Canteen at Raytheon (Hughes). She was survived by her loving husband, Bobby; son, Joe (Tish) Rohr; mother, Peg McGill; brothers, Chuck (Patty) McGill, Bob (Joanie) McGill and Paul (Kathy) McGill; granddaughters, Rebecca and Joanna; father-in-law, Chuck Woodstock; sisters-in-law, Marilyn (Mike) Fabian, Debbie (Roland) Tompson, Dee Tuggle and Cindy Gesbeck; eight nieces, one nephew, seven great-nieces and nephews. Marti was preceded in death by her father, John McGill. Anyone who knew Marti would tell you what a giving and loving person she was. She will be missed tremendously. Memorial service 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 8 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. The family has requested in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to TMC Hospice, 5301 E. Grant.
PETERSON, Michelle Spring, 25, born February 12, 1974, died in a tragic accident May 2, 1999. Survived by her loving children, Anthony 5, Robert, Jr. 2, Adrianna 9 months, and children's father, Robert Martinez; parents, Micheal and Delina Holweg; sisters, Maria, Betty and Georgia; brother, Isaac; nieces, Brianna and Jazmine; nephews, Parker and Zackery; grandparents, Howard and Georgia Turnbow; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Michelle is preceded in death by her uncle William Turnbow. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. service time Friday, May 7, 1999 at the Central United Pentecostal Church, 2204 N. Fremont Ave., with Rev. Kenneth Fields officiating. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
ORON T. REEVES - Born December 12, 1921 to Eula and Oron Reeves in Haskell, Texas. He served 33 years in the Air Force and retired as Chief Master Sgt. He served in England during World War II, where he met his beloved wife and soul mate, Gladys. He was her 'Pecos Yank' for 53 years. He also served in the Korea Conflict and completed three tours of duty in Viet-Nam. He was a wonderful man and father of four, Bobby, Jim (Margie) Reeves, Patricia (Stan) Steele, Michael T. Reeves, Steve (Linda) Reeves; four grandchildren, Randy Reeves, Karl Steele, Jackie Steele and Craig (Tina) Reeves, beloved Robin and one great-granddaughter, Tristan Reeves. He was a volunteer at the Pima Air Museum for the 390th Bomber Group Memorial. On May 3rd, 1999 mom came and took dad home. We miss you and love you dad. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 7, 1999 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., visitation two hours prior to service. Arrangements by SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, a certified aftercare provider.
STOUGHTON, Philip Norman, age 71, born January 12, 1928 in Hartford, CT. He was a member of the US Navy Shore Patrol during WWII. He attended Cheshire Academy, Loomis School and Tufts University. He graduated from Renesselaer Polytechnic Institute. During his 27 year career with IBM, he contributed to product development within the company commercial and federal division. Following his career with IBM he served with Honeywells Large Informations Systems Division. Following his retirement consulting career in Tucson he was a member of SCORE, Elks Lodge, Tucson Rod and Gun Club, Aircraft Owners and Pilots International Association, and attended St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church. He was a hunter and shot target trap and skeet. Philip was the son of Edward and Olive Stoughton of Conn., and is survived by his wife, Mary-Jane Fiske; his brother, Robert Elmore Stoughton; his son, Jeffrey Norman Stoughton, and daughters, Norma Stoughton Vail and Leigh Stoughton Shaheen; and grandchildren, Nicholas, Kenneth, Jaclyn, Lauren and Jordan. Memorial services are scheduled Saturday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Casa De Los Ninos, 1101 N. 4th Ave., 85705 or to the charity of ones choice.
TALBOT, Arlowa, 77, of Tucson, passed away May 2, 1999 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. After serving as a Licensed Practical Nurse for twenty years in Neepawa, Manitoba and devoting much of her time to her church, she married
Rev. Dr. James Talbot in 1967. She was predeceased by her parents, Sidney and Margaret Keefe; and brother, Sidney II. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, four stepsons, Lloyd and Donald of Winnipeg, Canada, Robert of Lancaster, PA and Douglas of Peoria, IL and 13 grandchildren. Arlowa accepted Christ as her Savior almost sixty years ago and she and her husband worked together in the Baptist ministry in Canada and in the United States until retirement. Services Sunday, 10:00 a.m. at the First Southern Baptist Church on Speedway. Friends may call Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Missionary Program of First Southern Baptist Church.
BAKER, Ralph K. W. Sr., 81, of Tucson, died May 5, 1999. Survived by daughters, Darlene F. Douglas of Tucson, Linda Hughes of TN; sons, Ralph K.W. Baker II, Theodore R. Baker, Richard L. Baker all of Tucson, David M. Baker of Kingman, AZ; brother, Robert Baker of Tucson; sister, Doris Spearance of NY; grandchildren, Cheryl, Joseph, David, Don, Jonathan, Melissa and Cody; great-granddaughter, Lauren; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Mr. Baker served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Vigilantes. He was the founder of the Tucson Mountain Men. He retired from Tucson Unified School District having taught at Spring Junior High and Townsend Junior High Schools. Mass offered Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. at St. Odilia Church, 7570 N. Paseo Del Norte. Friends may call Monday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. at EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
GROGGSKE, Theresa Louise, 71, died May 6, 1999. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
HAMSHER, John H., age 84, of Tucson, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 1999. Arrangements by family owned ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES.
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.
OLMSTED, Paul S., Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, Retired. Born August 2, 1926, was embraced and called by our Lord on Sunday, May 2, 1999. He left us from The Veteran's Hospital Hospice after a very short, but courageous fight against cancer.
He is survived by his wife, Judith; two daughters, Kathy Olmsted, and Gael Cassidy of Tucson; two sons, Timothy Olmsted of Tucson, and David Olmsted of Lee Summit, Missouri; three granddaughters, Kelly, Tyla, and Cassie Lynn; and two grandsons, Joshua and Justin. He is also survived by one stepdaughter, Adair Robinson; two stepsons, Thomas Robinson and Brian Robinson; six step-grandsons; and two step-granddaughters who honored and loved him as much as his natural children.
His twenty-five years as a naval aviator began when he joined the U.S. Navy in 1944. He was sent to Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota through 1945Advanced flight training was in 1946 to 1947.
During his naval career he served aboard many ships such as the USS Leyte; USS Portsmouth; USS Wilkes Barre. He flew SBD's (dive bombers) off the USS Midway and USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. Later he qualified as a helicopter pilot and flew them off carrier escort ships, such as the USS Gilbert Islands (CVE-107), and the USS Kula Gulf (CVE-108). From 1954 to 1957 he was a test pilot at the Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent River, Maryland.
Paul attended the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, California from 1957 through 1958. Commander Air Group 52 (CVSG-52), Quonset Point, Rhode Island came in 1960/1962. He then was ordered to the Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Virginia for the years 1962/63. Next came the Navy Department (OP-32) the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
Retirement ceremonies were held in 1967 after he had completed his duties of closing Naval Air Station, Litchfield Park, Goodyear Arizona. However, the same year he was called back to active duty, and for the next two years he was assigned to Fleet Tactical Support Squadron (VR-24) Rota, Spain. He flew missions throughout the European theater until 1969 when he again retired.
In 1950, while on duty with Commander Eastern Sea Frontier, New York, he met Naureen Hurley. They married
1951. This marriage was dissolved by divorce in 1971. She was the mother of his lovely children.
He married
Judith Robinson in Gibraltar in 1973 and for the next twenty-six years they enjoyed life, laughter and love together.
All who had the privilege to know Paul were impressed by his compassion, his gentleness, his care for others. He was always ready to help everyone in any way he could, especially those who were elderly, frail, or weak in strength. He loved to share his knowledge, whether it be about gardening, building a door, or whatever. Oh his laughter, his ability to make others laugh with funny little descriptions of things, his delightful jokes. Paul you are missed by all who knew you, and we know you are now at peace in the hands of God.
Funeral Service 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 8, 1999 at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 710 S. Kolb Rd. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until service time, Saturday at the church. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
STICH, Robert Gordon, 64, of Tucson, died May 5, 1999. He is survived by his mother, Jessie Stich; stepson, Dennis Kirberger; grandchildren, Clinton and Ray Kirberger; and great-grandchildren, Dominique and Talyn. There will be no services. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
WALLEN, Janet Bishop, age 61, died in Flushing, MI, May 4, 1999. Memorial services will be announced at a later date.
WINTERMUTE, James Patrick, died May 5, 1999. Funeral ceremony Sunday, May 9, 1999 at approximately 4:00 p.m. at the Wintermute Home, 2530 E. 5th Street, Tucson, Arizona with visitation between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
CAMP, Deborah Gayle, 45, of Tucson, died May 6, 1999. Survived by mother and stepfather, Barbara and Jack Erny of Tucson; sister, Sheryl McDaniel of Torrance, CA; grandmother, Lillian G. Robins of Lake Isabella, CA. Memorial service Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Evergreen Mortuary & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712 in memory of Deborah G. Camp.
CORSALE, Marie, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of New Jersey, died May 5, 1999. She was a seamstress. She is survived by her husband, Frank Corsale; sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Phillips of Toms River, N.J.; daughter, Camille (Joseph) Cammarata; son, Allen Imperato; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (@ Magee) from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 1999 with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. Monday, May 10, 1999 at St. Odilia Catholic Church, 7570 N. Paseo Del Norte. Burial will follow at Holy Hope cemetery.
ERICKSON, Marlo W., 50, passed away Thursday, April 29, 1999 in San Diego, CA. preceded in death by his sister, Raean. Survived by his wife, Kathleen; and children, Shane, Kelly, Ellen, and Todd; father and stepmother, Floyd and Joyce Erickson of Payson; mother, Clarice Keiser; and sisters, Wendy Erickson Hookey and Lynne Erickson of Tucson; and many loving relatives and friends. Marlo was a member for six years of the Tucson Boys Chorus under the direction of the late Eduardo Caso. He graduated from Sunnyside High School and the University of Arizona, and served briefly as a Firefighter with the City of Tucson Fire Department before founding a telecommunications firm in San Diego. A memorial service in celebration of Marlo's life will be held on Wednesday, May 12, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. at Santa Cruz Lutheran Church, 6809 South Cardinal Avenue, Tucson, with longtime family friend, Pastor Ivan Nielsen presiding. A reception will follow at the church. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in remembrance of Marlo to the American Cancer Society, Southwestern Division, 1636 North Swan Road Suite 151, Tucson, AZ 85712.
FARSJO, Tallak T., passed away May 3, 1999. Survived by wife, Lillian and sons, Paul, Fred (Patti) and Torrey; grandchildren, Christopher, Kirsten and Matthew; sisters, Helene, Ingeborg of Norway and one niece and several nephews of Norway. Memorial service 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 1999 at HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd & Swan. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Living Faith Free Lutheran Church or Family Life Radio.
GIBBONS, Virginia R., 82, of Son Lakes, Arizona, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 1999 in Beaverton, Oregon. Mrs. Gibbons was born in Berthoud, Colorado. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her son, James H. Gibbons and daughter, Megan Spencer. She was predeceased by her husband, Murray L. Gibbons. Services will be held on Saturday, May 8, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church at 9248 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes, Arizona. There will be a visitation on Friday, May 7, 1999 at Lakeshore Mortuary, 1815 S. Dobson Road, Mesa, AZ from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The family has requested donations be made to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, Fairfax Avenue and Virginia Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84121.
IRIGOYEN, Maria Gloria, 71, of Tucson, died May 6, 1999. Maria is survived by sons, Ruben (Esperonza) Irigoyen of Tucson, George (Rachael) Irigoyen of Benson; sister, Alice Irigoyen of Mexico; brother, Jose Irigoyen of Mexico; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, and Mass will be 9:00 a.m. Monday, May 10 at St. Augustine Cathedral. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd. (1 1/2 Blk N of Grant) 327-6341.
