Virginia E. Jones
Virginia E. Jones, 80, of Apache Junction, passed away Friday, February 22, 2002. Mrs. Jones, a homemaker, born in Kingston Mines, Illinois, is survived by her husband Jack, and brother Herman Gone. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Jack W. Shade
Jack W. Shade, 78, of Apache Junction, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2002. Mr. Shade, an Army Veteran of WWII and a truck driver, born in Freeport, Illinois, is survived by his wife Marion, daughters Mary Damico, Ann Marks, Patricia McGregory and Barbara Roenfanz, son Stephen Shade, sister Judy Spratler, and brother Gene Shade. Apache Junction Moruary handled all arrangements.
Orville E. Wagoner
Orville E. Wagoner, 86, of Apache Junction, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2002. Mr. Wagoner, a retired pressman of 33 years from W.F. Hall Printing of Chicago, Illinois and decorated Veteran of WWII, born in Delphos, Ohio, is survived by his wife Mildred, daughters Marilyn Di Piero and Alice Jean Regelli, sister Shirley MacArthur, 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Mr. Wagoner was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Lucas. Family suggests memorials be sent to First Baptist Church, 235 S. Thunderbird Dr., Apache Junction, AZ 85220 or the Apache Junction Food Bank.
Richard Ray Wells
Richard Ray Wells, 48, of Apache Junction, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2002. Mr. Wells, a dry wall hanger and Vietnam Veteran was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is survived by his daughter Sondra Mullanex of Maryland, Richard Mullanex of Maryland, mother Virginia Wells of Apache Junction, sisters Tina Marie Bodom, Linda Ann Peterman, and Marlene Kay Gleason, and 3 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Joyce Criss
Joyce Criss, 76, of Apache Junction, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2002. Mrs. Criss, a proprietor of Joy Surplus in Imlay City, Michigan, born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is survived by her husband Lee, two daughters, Deborah and Laura Folker, and two sons, Harold and Michael Folker, step son Donald Criss, step daughter Monica Watson, sisters Sandra Stevens, Linda Devlin, and Marjorie Lazarus, brothers William Hines, Harvey Hines, and Frederick Hines, 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Richard H. Hill
Richard H. Hill, 76, of Apache Junction, passed away Monday, March 4, 2002. Mr. Hill, a dairy farmer and Army Veteran of WWII, born in Utica, New York, is survived by his wife Angelina, daughter Linda Creighton, sons Richard and Robert Hill, half sister Kathryn Ashcraft, and 5 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Harold Gene Rizner
Harold Gene Rizner, 72, of Apache Junction, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2002. Mr. Rizner, a sales representative, born in Water Loo, Iowa, is survived by his wife LaVerna, and sons Keith, Gary and Craig. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Gary Russell Shupe
Gary Russell Shupe, 56, of Durango, CO, passed away Wedensday, March 6, 2002. Mr. Shupe, an Army Veteran Reserve, and manager of Don Donnelly Stables, born in Durango, CO, is survived by his wife Roberta Shupe, daughters Ravonna and Nachole Shupe, sons Justin and Anthony Shupe, brother Dan Dobbin Shupe, sister Juanita Jordan, 4 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Catherine "Tootie" McGee
Catherine "Tootie" McGee, 84, of Apache Junction, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2002. Mrs. McGee, born in Bridgeport, Nebraska, is survived by her husband Paul, daughter Colleen McGee, son Monte McGee and wife Shirley, 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Mountain View Memorial Gardens handled all arrangements.
Ricahrd W. Schonberg
Richard W. Schonberg, 60, of Apache Junction, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2002. Mr. Schonberg, a construction laborer, born in Tacoma, Washington, is survived by his daughter Shannon Eddy, sister Joy Eveland and 3 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Larry D. Swander
Larry D. Swander, 74, of Apache Junction, passed away Monday, March 18, 2002. Mr. Swander, born in Fostoria, Ohio, beloved husband of Patricia (Matter) for 54 years. Adored father and father-in-law of Patricia Osborne (Palmer), Arthur (Mauria), Pamela Carson (John), Jerry (Kathy), Saraha, the late Timoth, and Larry John (Tracy). Special grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of 12. He is survived by 7 sisters and predeceased by parents Daniel and Mary Swander and 3 brothers.
Roy E. "Okie" Thomlinson
Roy E. "Okie" Thomlinson, 73, of Mesa, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2002. Mr. Thomlinson, a foundry steel worker born in Baca County, Colorado, is survived by his daughters Bonnie Davidson and Mary Thomlinson, son Christopher Thomlinson, and 10 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Monty Dale Wheeler
Monty Dale Wheeler, 56, of Apache Junction, passed away Monday, March 18, 2002. Mr. Wheeler, a postal clerk and Air Force Veteran, born in California, is survived by his daughters Michel Barrientes, Roynette Brogoitti, and Tammie Wheeler, sons Ryan Medal and Andrew Wheeler, mother Betty Sheperd, stepfather Frank Sheperd, brothers Thomas and Kenneth Wheeler, and 4 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Samuel R. Barnard
Samuel R. Barnard, 90, of Apache Junction, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2002. Mr. Barnard, a window supervisor for the Post Office, born in Edgeley, North Dakota, is survived by his wife Bette J. Barnard, daughter Barbara Ann Wibbles, sons William and Richard Barnard, sisters Opal Schumacher, Margaret Emerson, Mary Lou Kemph and Peggy Emerson, brothers Donald, Norman, Gene and Duane, 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Josh R. Deal
Josh R. Deal, 73, of Apache Junction, passed away Monday, March 25, 2002. Mr. Deal, a meat market manager, born in Bullock County, Georgia, is survived by his wife Betty, daughter June Beck, stepdaughter Allyson Robinson, son Logan Deal, stepson Adrian Dehart, brother Mac Deal, 2 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Henry Edward Elliott
Henry Edward Elliott, 66, of Mesa, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2002. Mr. Elliott, born in Maine, is survived by his loving wife Rosalie Andres Elliott, daughter Lori Elliott Rice, son-in-law Dennis Pomerleau, grandsons Henry J. Elliott and James D. Pomerleau, great-grandsons Sawyer Markham and Cullen Elliott. Mountain View Memorial Gardens handled all arrangements.
Gail Sue Harris
Gail Sue Harris, 61, of Apache Junction, passed away Friday, March 22, 2002. Mrs. Harris, a retired school cafeteria manager, born in Indiana, is survived by her husband John, daughters Shawn Flanigan and Kelly Seal, sons Mike and David Flanigan, and 5 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Robert Lewis Lamb
Robert Lewis Lamb, 87, of Apache Junction, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2002. Mr. Lamb, a government postal worker, born in Walker, Missouri, is survived by daughters Leah Dennis and Susan Dixon, son Joe Lamb, sister Ethel Lambe, 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Christa M. Leitzall
Christa M. Leitzall, 57, of Apache Junction, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2002. Mrs. Leitzall, a homemaker, born in Schweinfort, Germany, is survived by her husband Donald, daughters Debi Barrera and Donna Priest, son Steve Leitzell, sister Irmhilde Ankenbauer, brothers Horst and Udo Selsan, 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
David Wayne Lussier
David Wayne Lussier, 47, of Apache Junction, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2002. Mr. Lussier, an industrial plumber, born in Framingham, Mass., is survived by his wife Wanda, daughter Denise Amador, son Roy Amador, parents Constant and Maureen Lussier, and sisters Roberta White and Muriel Maly. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Floyd E. Wheeler
Floyd E. Wheeler, 83, of New Hampshire and Apache Junction, passed away Monday, March 25, 2002. Mr. Wheeler, a truck driver born in South Newbury, Vermont, is survived by his wife Jane L. Wheeler, sisters Patricia Dodge, Christine Winn, Kathleen Knight and Barbara Fanoff. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Harry A. Daugherty
Harry A. Daugherty, 79, of Apache Junction, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2002. Mr. Daugherty, a farmer, born in Goshen, Wyoming, is survived by his wife Bertha, sons Tom, Jerry and Don Daugherty, brothers Robert, Frank and Lee Daugherty, 4 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Karen Mae Kappes
Karen Mae Kappes, 67, of Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2002. Mrs. Kappes, a registered nurse, born in Ada, Minnesota, is survived by her husband Leonard, daughters Kristy Armhurst and Kerri Gontjes, sons Anthony and Scott Kappes, and 5 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
