KRUMM, Gerard 'Jerry' 59, joined his father, mother and brother in heaven on June 17, 1999 after a long battle with Leukemia/Lymphoma. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; children, Denise, Dawn, Lori Skolnik (Bruce), Karen Doyle (John) and Reggie; four grandchildren, Matthew, Ashley, Nicole and Caleb; and three brothers, four sisters. Arrangements handled by WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, (520) 881-0338. Full military graveside services will be held at the Cave Creek National cemetery, 23029 Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, AZ, Friday, June 25, 1999, 10:30 a.m. Donations may be made in memory of Jerry to Tu Nidito for children living with life-threatening illness and their families, 555 N. Wilmot, Suite 225, Tucson, AZ 85711 or to TMC Hospice.
NYMAN, Joseph C., 76 years old, died Friday, June 18, 1999 in Tucson. Born on October 23, 1922 in Winchester, Mass. He was a salesman for Mining Industry. Survived by his wife, Marie Nyman of Tucson; two daughters, Michelle Jawors of Tucson, Jeanise Jalbert of Albuquerque, N.M.; three sons, Joseph Nyman of Houston, TX, John F. Nyman of Galviston, TX, Craig Jalbert of Mass.; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Mass will be said Thursday, June 24, 1999, 10:00 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo, with burial to follow at Our Lady of the Desert. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 23 at WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 5225 E. Speedway, where vigil services will be held at 7:00 p.m.
JAMES QUAYLE, 84, died peacefully at home June 18, 1999, surrounded by his loving family and listening to his favorite big band music. Born March 15, 1915 in Flagstaff, his was the 80th recorded birth in Arizona after statehood. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946. He and Dorotha Thorman were married
in Okmulgee, OK, July 6, 1944. He taught electronics at Oklahoma A & M State Tech and was the Okmulgee city inspector until 1958 when the family moved to Tucson. He retired from Tucson Newspapers Inc. in 1978 as Electrical Manager of Production Maintenance. Jim and Dorotha built their retirement home in Lakeside, AZ, where the fishing was good, and lived there until they returned to Tucson in 1992. He was an artist, photographer, outdoorsman, Wildcat fan, a great story-teller and a real character! He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife, Dorotha; son, Tom; daughter, Rebecca Craig; foster daughter, Sue Crain; loving sons-in-law, Doug Craig and Danny Crain; grandchildren, Jeff and Kassandra Quayle, Danny (Lydia) and Bryon (Stephanie) Crain; great-grandsons, Clayton and Trevor James Crain; brothers, Bruce and Paul; sisters, Harriet Shively and Carmen Combs; stepmother, Ruth Quayle and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Jerry and Max. Private services are pending. Contributions to TMC Hospice would be appreciated in memory of Jim.
ROHLINGER, Gertrude 'Trudy'
Trudy was born on May 9, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois and died June 3, 1999 in Willcox, Arizona. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Donald of Willcox; two daughters, Diane Rohlinger and Ann (Mark) Doescher of Willcox; two sons, Paul (Carol) Rohlinger of Tucson and Bill (Lisa) Rohlinger of Sierra Vista; and nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 26, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 710 South Kolb Road, Tucson. Donations can be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 Riner Road, Suite 146, Des Plaines, IL 60018.
ROSS, Marjorie, 74, of Tucson, died June 21, 1999. Survived by daughters, Susan (Jan) Larimer of Glendale, AZ, Barbara (Evan) Evans and Victoria (Randy) Agron, both of Tucson, numerous grandchildren; brother, Aubrin Anderson; sister, Kathleen Lester both of Tucson. preceded in death by first husband, Frank E. Gregory; second husband, Albert I. Ross; daughter, Patricia Elaine Ross; sons, David A. Ross and Frank E. Gregory II; brother, Albert Anderson. Funeral service 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 25 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Interment East Lawn Palms cemetery. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of 4 NW at UMC for their kind and compassionate care. Remembrances may be made to the Heart Assoc.
ARNIT, Michael J., 48, born February 27, 1951, passed away June 15, 1999. Predeceased by his father, Frederick, survived by his mother, Beatrice; brother, Daniel (Cathy); daughter, Beth and wife, Leana. Mike was involved with two historical buildings in the U of A area that are near completion of the restoration process. Mike was also an avid gun enthusiast and loved the outdoors, photography and astronomy. He also had a great love for animals. Michael will be greatly missed by all who knew him, but we only need to look to the stars for his twinkle. Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 26, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway). Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Michael's name to the Humane Society or a charity of your choice.
BENNETTE, Shawn, age 2 months, of Catalina, AZ, passed on suddenly, to our regrets, on June 22, 1999, at approximately 6:00 a.m. Survived by parents, Ronda K. and John Bennette; sister, Melinda Ann Ford; and grandparents, Richard and Dolly Pivonka. Funeral services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (@ Magee), 9:00 a.m. Friday, June 25, 1999, with Pastor Sue Sauerberg officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Resurrection Lutheran Church, Music Ministry, 11575 N. 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85737.
BOCCARDO, Nicholas, 88, of Tucson, died June 20, 1999. Survived by wife, Elizabeth; sons, Larry of Tucson, Richard of Glendale and Robert of Laughlin, NV; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial mass will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, June 26, 1999 at St. Pius X. Catholic Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
BRESLOW, Ian, born December 10, 1940 in Leeds, England, died June 22, 1999. preceded in death by his beloved father, Milton. Survived by his wife of 36 years, Shirley; daughter, Anne and her fiance, Chris Davies of Omaha, NE; son, Alan and daughter-in-law, Teri of Staten Island, NY; grandchildren, Joshua and Nicole; in-laws, Jim and Jessie Snyder of Clifton, AZ.
Ian wanted to be remembered as a man who loved to laugh. He found great pleasure in his work as a technical writer, 26 years for the railroads and most recently for a Sweden based company in Tucson. He will be missed, perhaps most by his faithful German Shepherd, Sabra.
A remembrance of his life will be held at Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Road, at 12:00 noon on Friday, June 25, followed with a gathering at the family home in Tucson. Ian's wish was for his final resting place to be Omaha, NE. He requested donations to the Leukemia Society, Nebraska Chapter or the American Heart Association, Tucson Chapter in lieu of flowers.
KEHOE, Leona H., 93, of Tucson, died June 22, 1999. A resident of Tucson since 1958. She retired as a professional photographer from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Funeral mass Friday, June 25, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, with burial to follow in Holy Hope cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call on Thursday, June 24, 1999 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. with a Vigil service at 5:00 p.m. at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave. (888-1111).
BRIGADIER GENERAL KEITH - Was born June 21, 1935 in Peoria, Illinois, and died June 22, 1999. He earned a bachelor of science degree in economics from the University of Tampa and a master of science degree in political science from Auburn University. He also attended the Air Command and Staff College, Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Navel War College.
The general entered the Air National Guard in February 1953 as an Airman in Peoria, IL and received his pilot wings at Williams Air Force Base, Arizona. The General entered the active Air Force in October 1961 with assignments at Mac Dill AFB (Tampa), Nah AFB (Okinawa), and Royal Thai AFB (Udorn). He flew 108 combat missions over North Vietnam in F-4 Phantoms and was credited with destroying a Mig-17. Over his career, the general accumulated more than 4500 flying hours as a command pilot. His military decorations and awards include the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal and Air Medal.
Upon his return to the states in July 1974, he had a series of assignments that included: Operations Officer and Squadron Commander, 414 Fighter Weapons School, Las Vegas and Planner for Joint Operations, Pentagon. Following this he was Vice Commander, Zaragoza AFB, Spain; Deputy Commander for Operations, Ramstein AFB, West Germany; Group Commander, Bitburg AFB, West Germany and Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, NATO, West Germany. He returned to the United States again as the Commander of Davis Monthan AFB, Tucson, June 1987 and Governor's Committee.
He enjoyed Tucson so much that he retired there a year later and consulted for the City of Tucson to help fight to maintain a military presence in Arizona. Retirement allowed his woodworking expertise to grow as well as his golf game.
General Keith was married
to the former Jacqueline Joan Harpman of Peoria, Illinois in May 1958. They have four daughters, Brenda, Lisa, Tara, and Kendra, as well as two grandchildren. Genevieve and Bryanna. His many hobbies included golf, hunting, woodworking and sitting on his patio overlooking the city with family, friends and Schnauzers, Bliss and Bandit.
There will be no visitation services. The funeral service will be Friday, June 25 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 5151 N. Valley View Road with interment immediately following at East Lawn cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Road. The family desires that all who knew him, join with them at the family resident to celebrate his life after the interment.
MOLINA, Lauro Cruz, 70, of Toltec, died June 21, 1999 of Cancer at Casa Grande Regional. He was born October 1, 1928 to Josefa Cruz and Juan Molina and spent his life as a farm laborer. He is survived by his wife, Marcella Molina of Toltec; his 12 children, Armando, David, Henry, Raul, Robert, Jose, Ruben, Gilbert, Alfonso Molina, Belen Lawlor, Emily Clayton, and Margarita Molina; 31 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and brother, Estanilao Molina. Lauro enjoyed gardening, tinkering, and telling jokes. An all night visitation will be held on Friday, June 25, 1999 at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be said at 7:00 p.m. at Cristo Rey Church, where a memorial mass will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, 1999. Burial to follow at Monte Calvario cemetery. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, an aftercare provider.
ROSENOW, Danny H., Ret. SMSGT, 62, died June 22, 1999. Survived by his wife, Carol Rosenow; daughter, Karol L. (James E.) Davis; son, Danny E. Rosenow; granddaughters, Carollyn R. and Rachael N. Davis; sister, Anne Clinton. Danny retired after over 21 years of service with the U.S. Air Force. Resident of Tucson the past 29 years. Funeral Service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 25, 1999 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, an aftercare provider, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Burial with full military honors by D.M.A.F.B. will be eat East Lawn Palms cemetery.
ROSS, Marjorie, 74, of Tucson, died June 21, 1999. Survived by daughters, Susan (Jan) Larimer of Glendale, AZ, Barbara (Evan) Evans and Victoria (Randy) Agron, both of Tucson, numerous grandchildren; brother, Aubrin Anderson; sister, Kathleen Lester both of Tucson. preceded in death by first husband, Frank E. Gregory; second husband, Albert I. Ross; daughter, Patricia Elaine Ross; sons, David A. Ross and Frank E. Gregory II; brother, Albert Anderson. Funeral service 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 25 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Interment East Lawn Palms cemetery. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of 4 NW at UMC for their kind and compassionate care. Remembrances may be made to the Heart Assoc.
Duncan Parker Schmidt
April 15 to June 21 – 2 months, 5 days
He is survived by his loving mother, Rae Anne Schmidt; stepfather, Daniel McGabe; father, Daniel Grebin; sister, Frances; and brother, Mikel; grandmothers, Marion Schmidt, Linda Grebin; Aunt Dana, Amanda, Christopher; Uncle Jesse; Auntie Pam, Casandra, Shileen, Peter, and many more.
We will always love you Duncan!
Memorial services will be held Thursday, June 24th at Valley Funeral Home, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., 12:30 to 1:30 for family and 1:30 to 8:00 for public viewing.
WEIDNER, Richard A. 'Dick'
June 12, 1933 to June 21, 1999.
preceded in death by son, Barry. Survived by Phyllis, best friend and beloved wife of 45 years, and his loving children and their families: Brad (Mary) Weidner, Stephen and Michael of Rogers, MN; Brenda (Ken) Nelson, Jason Weidner, Derek and Shawn Nelson of Buffalo, MN; Belinda (Jim) Barnes, Jesus, Alex and Rachel Moreno, Brian, Matt, and Jeff Barnes of Tucson; Bruce Weidner and daughter, Mariah of Tucson; Bernadette (Tony) Athouguia and Austin of Tucson. Also survived by brother, Bill Weidner (Betty) of Bristol, WI and sister, Kathy Travnicek (Mil) of Olympia, WA; and brother, Jim Weidner of Fox Lake, IL; nieces, nephews, and many, many friends. Services will be held Friday, June 25, 1999 10:00 a.m., at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Tucson.
WILMA K. WYLIE - Born October 28, 1914, in Marietta, OH, went to be with our Lord on May 15, 1999, in Akron, Ohio. After retiring from the Goodyear Bank, Wilma spent the last 21 winters in Tucson with her daughter, Sandra Holm (Douglas), and her granddaughters, Kathleen and Sarah. Wilma is also survived by her daughter, Linda Doss of Akron, and grandsons, Andrew McDonald of Phoenix, and Marshall Doss of Akron. Wilma enjoyed gardening, her grandchildren, her dog, Trinka, and watching basketball games. A memorial service will be held at Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church, 5360 E. Pima, Tucson, on June 26 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Stroke Association Hospice Care Center, 3358 E. Ridgewood Road, Akron, Ohio 44333 or Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church.
MAX YAMPOLSKY - Born June 11, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY, Max passed away June 22, 1999, after a courageous battle with cancer. preceded in death by son, Michael, Max is survived by his wife of 45 years, Marilyn; daughter, Gail (Jackie) Frank; sons, Mark (Terry) and Steven (Karen) Yampolsky. Also survived by seven grandchildren, David, Leah and Danielle Frank, Rachel, Aaron and Hannah Yampolsky; Benjamin Yampolsky; and mother-in-law, Yetta Kirshner Lerner.
Arriving in Tucson in 1961, Max was the well-known bar and nightclub owner and operator of such landmark establishments as the Esquire Club and Roman Inn on Congress Street. He also pioneered the popular Pirate's Den, Flying Tiger, Fun Factory, Mac's Place and Rock Island Cafe on the East Side of Tucson.
Max will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather and beloved friend to many. An avid world traveler, Max loved life and lived it to its fullest.
The family wishes to thank TMC Hospice for their extraordinary care and compassion and would like to ask that contributions be made in memory of Max to TMC Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, 85712.
Rabbi Arthur R. Oleisky and Cantor Ivor Lichterman of the Congregation Anshei Israel will conduct a funeral service at 12:00 noon on Friday, June 24, 1999 at the EVERGREEN MORTUARY CHAPEL, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
