From Yavapai County, Arizona:
Jean Wingfield
Jean A. Wingfield, 70, died Thursday, May 14, 1998, at Yavapai Regional Medical Center.
She was born April 30, 1928, in Williams.
Mrs. Wingfield was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Frances Reed in 1968.
Survivors include her sister, Maxine Goldman of Las Vegas, Nev.
The family planned no funeral services.
Hampton Funeral Home helped the family with arrangements.
John Williams
John "Jack" C. Williams, 52, died Wednesday, May 13, at his home in Highland Pines.
He was born Sept. 25, 1945, in Paterson, N.J., to Arthur and Eleanor Williams, and grew up in Cranford, N.J. He graduated from the University of Miami in Florida in 1967 and entered the Air Force. He was stationed at Williams Air Force Base in Chandler as a pilot. He became a captain and instructor for the super sonic T38 trainer.
After leaving the Air Force, Mr. Williams entered law school at Arizona State University and graduated in 1977. From 1978 to 1985, he flew 727's for Eastern Airlines. He quit the airlines in 1985 and moved to Arizona to practice law.
Mr. Williams was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) in April 1997.
Survivors include his wife, Beki Hawkins; son, Matt; stepson, E.J. Webb; mother, Eleanor; and brothers, Jim, Art and Bob.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Mr. Williams' memory to YRMC Hospice, Box 26565, Prescott Valley, AZ 86312-6565.
A memorial committal service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mountain View Cemetery on Willow Creek Road.
Hampton Funeral Home helped the family with arrangements.
Marjorie Richardson
Marjorie Lees Richardson, 78, died Wednesday, May 13, 1998, in Prescott.
She was born April 26, 1920, in Bootle, England, to John Samuel and Minnie (Lockton) Lees.
Mrs. Richardson immigrated with her family to the United States when she was three years old. She married Hugh H. Richardson on Feb. 2, 1946. She worked as a secretary for the Lansing, Ill., school district for six years.
She was a member of both the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Mass., and in Prescott. She was a past president of the Daughters of St. George and a member of Daughters of the Nile. She enjoyed hiking in Pine Lakes, where she lived, and Richardson Narrows was named for her and her husband.
She was devoted to visiting the sick and those in need. She was a great knitter, and gave away many articles that she made.
Survivors include her husband, Hugh, of Prescott; daughters, Virginia Janowski of Three Oaks, Mich., and Evelyn Dalton of Hobart, Ind.; son, Alan of Tucson; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Cremation was private.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Church of Christ, Scientist, 410 E. Gurley St., Prescott, AZ 86301.
The Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home helped the family with arrangements.
Harry Winkler
Harry Orin Winkler, 87, died Tuesday, May 12, 1998, in Prescott.
He was born June 19, 1910, in Chicago, Ill., to Emil and Anna (Broadhead) Winkler. He had lived in Prescott for 24 years.
Mr. Winkler retired from the University of Arizona in Tucson, then moved to Prescott. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn, in 1995.
Survivors include his daughters, LaVon Winkler of Lakeport, Calif., Dorothy Weigle of Hamilton, Mont., Ruth Winkler of Reno, Nev., and Mary Jane Winkler; and one grandchild.
Private services will be held.
Memory Chapel Mortuary helped the family with arrangements.
Doris Strauss
Doris M. Strauss, 76, died Wednesday, May 13, 1998, at Yavapai Regional Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 29, 1921, in Benton, Wis., to Lloyd E. and Catherine (Sullivan) Mayo.
Early in life, her family moved to Bonne Terre, Mo. She later moved to River Rouge, Mich., and then to Casper, Wyo. While in Casper, she established a beauty salon.
Mrs. Strauss moved to Prescott Valley in 1978. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She loved needlepoint and was very good at it. Her desire was to make fine pieces of art for her family and friends.
She was proud of her family, and cared a great deal for them.
Survivors include her husband, Ernest, of Prescott Valley; sons, Richard and Paul, both of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Randall of Marion, Iowa, and Perry of Creston, Iowa; sister, Ruby Thomas of Prescott; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Violet; brother, Lloyd; and her first husband, Howard Cassingham, in 1980.
A visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, 303 S. Cortez St. A Scripture Rosary will follow at 6 p.m.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 150 Fleury Ave. Final commendation and farewell will follow the Mass at Redwood Memorial Gardens in Dewey.
The Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home helped the family with arrangements.
Edmond Petri
Edmond "Eddie" V. Petri, 84, died Tuesday, May 12, 1998, at his home in Chino Valley.
He was born Sept. 24, 1913, in Agawam, Mont., to Wendel and Marie (Kirsch) Petri.
Mr. Petri lived in the Choteau area, where he farmed and ranched. He married Alice McDonnell on Sept. 21, 1939. They moved to Moore, Mont., in 1953, where he farmed, and in 1971 they moved to Chino Valley.
He worked at the Antelope Hills Golf Course as an assistant greenskeeper for 20 years. He was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Chino Valley.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Alice; daughter, Doris Brown of Lewistown, Mont.; son, Neill of Quartz Hill, Calif.; sister, Isabell DeYoung of Kalispell, Mont.; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Southern Baptist Church of Chino Valley, with the Rev. Mark Reeder officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Y.R.M.C. Hospice, Restricted Fund, P.O. Box 26565, Prescott Valley, AZ 86312-6565.
Memory Chapel Mortuary helped the family with arrangements.
Lucille Berry
A. Lucille Berry, 82, died Wednesday, May 13, 1998, at Yavapai Regional Medical Center.
She was born Nov. 24, 1915, in Braddock, Pa., to Floyd and Marjorie (Smith) Glenn.
Mrs. Berry moved to Parker 21 years ago from Southern California, and to Prescott 10 years ago. She was a member of the Women's Elks Organization in Parker.
Survivors include her son, Michael of Prescott; sister, Virginia Wells of Pittsburgh, Pa.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Verlon, in 1962; daughter, Susan Brown, in 1970; and son, John, in 1972.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at Hampton Funeral Home, Victorian Chapel, 240 S. Cortez St., with the Rev. Ray Roller officiating. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Brea, Calif.
Hampton Funeral Home helped the family with arrangements.
Michael Pendergast
Michael Thomas Pendergast, infant son of James and Brenda Pendergast of Prescott Valley, died Sunday, May 10, 1998, at Yavapai Regional Medical Center.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Jennifer Best of Tempe, Amanda Anchie of Scottsdale, Sara, Donelle and Ruby Pendergast, all of Prescott Valley; brothers, Daniel and Ian, both of Prescott Valley; and grandparents, James and Loretta Pendergast of Scottsdale and Don and Mary Salter, also of Scottsdale.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Mt. View Cemetery, 1051 Willow Creek Road.
The Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home helped the family with arrangements.
