Nancy Kay Werling
Nancy Kay Werling, 59, of Apache Junction, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2002.
Mrs. Werling, a retail store clerk, born in Martinsville, IN, is survived by her daughter Deborah Evanoff, son William Werling and 4 grandchildren.
Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Frank (Bud) Tassano
Apache Junction potter and craftsman, Frank (Bud) Tassano passed away at his home Saturday, August 24th after a brief illness. A long time resident of Apache Junction, Bud was best known for his "little red pots" which he made in his backyard factory and sold at the Greyhound Park and Swap under the family name TASSO. Every weekend Bud would sit at his painting table and add his own special desert scene to the pottery while his wife Helene sold from their colorful stand. Visitors enjoyed watching him paint while he encouraged them to try their own hand at artwork.
A U. S. Navy quartermaster during World War II, Bud piloted his LSM (landing ship medium) to 72 landings under fire on Iwo Jima. An artist and craftsman from childhood, Bud taught ceramics, leather working, weaving and other crafts to children and adults including his mother's Campfire Girls and at the county jail. Bud worked at Lockheed for 12 years while raising his children but otherwise made his living making crafts. During the 70 s, Bud and Helene traveled the United States in their hand built camper, making jewelry from enameled copper and feathers and selling it at art shows and swap meets. After five winters in Apache Junction, the Tassanos moved into the old Mickleson adobe in the East Side artist's community where they started their pottery business. Later they moved into town.
The family asks that as a memorial to Bud you make something with your hands and give it to someone you love.
Bud is survived by his wife Helene, three children, including local artist, Marcy Belzner, seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A memorial service is planned for the Fall.
Denver V. Conway
Denver V. Conway, 66, of Apache Junction, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2002. Mr. Conway, a real estate broker, born in Eminence, Missouri, is survived by his wife Gail, daughters Sharon Lockridge, Michelle Detrich and Laura Powers, son Daniel Conway, sister Melba Schneider, brother Timothy Phill Conway and 16 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Robert K. Cover
Robert K. Cover, 79, of Apache Junction, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2002. Mr. Cover, a WWII U. S. Army Veteran, is survived by son Kenneth Cover. Mountain View Memorial Gardens handled all arrangements.
Stanley S. Novak
Stanley S. Novak, 85, of Apache Junction, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2002. Mr. Novak, a contractor, born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is survived by his wife Barbara, daughter Carol Zorsky, sons David Stillwagon and Michael Stillwagon, and 4 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Hazel Emma Gracey
Hazel Emma Gracey, 82, of Apache Junction, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2002. Mrs. Gracey, a supervisor at the state hospital, born in Jackson, Michigan, is survived by her sisters Mary E. (James) Samson and Grace G. Lacock, brothers Charles E. Cowley Jr. and Harry Cowley. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Henry C. Jones
Henry C. Jones, 88, of Apache Junction, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2002. Mr. Jones, a carpenter and Veteran of the U. S. Army Air Corps during WWII, born in W. Eminence, Missouri, is survived by his wife Anzella Jones, daughters Henrietta Weller and Rosetta Jones, 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Mary Doris LeBlanc
Mary Doris LeBlanc, 82, of Apache Junction, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2002. Mrs. LeBlanc, an owner/operator of a variety store, born in Lynn, Mass., is survived by her niece Marie Grogan, nephew Al (Virginia) Di Virgilio and many other nieces and nephews. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Frederick Louis Powell
Frederick Louis Powell, 76, of Apache Junction, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2002. Mr. Powell, a WWII Navy Veteran and Confederate Air Force Member Colonel, born in Cleveland, Ohio, is survived by his wife Shirley J. Powell, sons Frederick C. II, Kurt A., Craig W. and Barry L. Powell, brother Lloyd Powell, 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Gladys H. Muller
Gladys H. Muller, 88, of Apache Junction, passed away in Gilbert, Arizona, on September 8, 2002. She is survived by her husband Erdman, son Dennis Pietz, one sister, 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Melcher Mission Chapel handled all arrangements.
My one and only true love for many years has gone away like a white dove up into the skies, headed for a more peaceful place.
Brenda Frandson
Brenda Frandson, 51, of Apache Junction, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2002. Mrs. Frandson, a homemaker, born in Mansfield, Ohio, is survived by her daughters Dawn, Hannah and Heather, sons Kurt Parish and Tandy Frandson, mother Sandy Motter, sister Linda Smith and 2 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Rev. Robert C. Mills
Rev. Robert C. Mills, 67, of Apache Junction, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2002. Rev. Mills, a computer programmer and analyst, born in Oceanside, New York, is survived by his wife Patricia M. Mills, and daughter Laura Mills. Rev. Mills was a minister for many years in addition to his chosen profession as a computer analyst. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Clarence Eugene Byerley
Clarence Eugene Byerley, 76, of Apache Junction, passed away Monday, September 16, 2002. Mr. Byerley, management in the U. S. Government, born in Blackfoot, Idaho, is survived by his daughter Julie Fitzgerald and son Gary E. Byerley. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Margaret Edith Slancik
Margaret Edith Slancik passed away of natural causes in Apache Junction on October 15, 2001. Mrs. Slancik was a long time resident of Apache Junction and previously of Iron River, WI and Oak Park, Illinois. She was born September 28, 1912 in Sterling, Illinois to Cora May Dunmore and Thomas Jefferson Ports. She was married to peter Slancik, who preceded her in death on January 17, 1965. A graduate of Sterling High School, Margaret was a Personnel Manager for Taylor Forge in Chicago, Illinois until retirement. Margaret was cremated in Apache Junction soon after her death. Her ashes will be blessed and buried next to her beloved husband, Pete, in St. Florian Cemetery in Ino, WI on her 90th birthday, September 28, 2002, at 10 a.m. Margaret will be forever remembered by her family and friends as an independent spirit. In lieu of flowers, family and friends are asked to make donations to the Macular Degeneration Partnership.
Louevea H. Tesch
Louevea H. Tesch, 79, of Apache Junction, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2002. Ms. Tesch, a homemaker, born in Minonk Township, Illinois, is survived by her daughters Nancy and Cynthia Kerns, sister Rosie Brewer, brother Jacob Folkers, 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Ory S. Adler
Ory S. Adler, 62, of Apache Junction, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2002. Mr. Adler, an engineer for the U. S. Government and a Veteran of the U. S. Air Force, born in Haifa, Israel, is survived by his wife Debra Adler, daughters Jackie Jay and Lynn Seidemann, stepdaughter Summer Stone, son Dennis Adler and 6 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Margaret B. Baer
Margaret B. Baer, 82, a long time resident of Arizona, passed away Monday, August 5, 2002. Mrs. Baer is survived by a sister Ruth Snyder, four children Barbara Baer, Maiah Elaine Day, Walter R. Baer and Linda Harper. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Mrs. Baer was preceded in death by her husband Guy William Baer, four brothers and a sister. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona handled all arrangements.
Gary E. Ball
Gary E. Ball, 65, of Gold Canyon, passed away Monday, October 7, 2002. Mr. Ball, an electrical contractor owner/operator, born in Paton, Iowa, is survived by his wife Margaret Ball, daughter Marla Mecham, sons Monte and Mark Ball, mother Bonita Ball, brothers Ron and Don Ball and 11 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Michael Glen Walters
Michael Glen Walters, 72, of Apache Junction, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2002. Mr. Walters, a plumber, born in Pennsylvania Township, Washington, is survived by his wife Luona Jean Walters, daughter Louona Johnson, sister Alice Mae Semus, brother Samuel Walters, and 15 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Carmel "Charlie" Attard
Carmel "Charlie" Attard, 83, of Apache Junction, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2002. Mr. Attard, an auto mechanic, born in Victoria, Malta is survived by his wife Anna Helen Attard, stepdaughter Barbara Corazzol, stepsons William Schuelke and Robert Schuelke, sisters Notzi Vella, Sissi Scerri and Mimi Theuma, many nieces and nephews, 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Clyde H. Austin
Clyde H. Austin, 87, of Apache Junction, passed away Friday, October 11, 2002. Mr. Austin, a WWII Marine Veteran, born in Stillwater, Minnesota, is survived by his wife Mae Austin, son John Austin, sister Marsha Clay and 2 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Kathy S. Bradshaw
Kathy S. Bradshaw, 85, of Apache Junction, passed away Friday, October 4, 2002. Mrs. Bradshaw, a secretary for Air Craft, has no known survivors. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Donald C. Hoffman
Donald C. Hoffman, 74, of Roosevelt, Arizona, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2002. Mr. Hoffman, a Korean War Veteran and Superintendent at a water treatment plant, born in Johns-town, Pennsylvania, is survived by his daughters Molly Tarrant and Debbie Suchan, sister Mary Bimeal, brother James Hoffman and 7 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Carl John Gasper
Carl John Gasper, 72, of Apache Junction, passed away Monday, October 21, 2002. Mr. Gasper, a state policeman and Korean War Veteran, born in Sparta, Wisconsin, is survived by his wife Mona Gasper, daughters Jane Stoik and Ramona Gasper, sons John, Roger, Robert, Richard and Tom Gasper and 11 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Eugene John Glod
Eugene John Glod, 66, of Apache Junction, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2002. Mr. Glod, an owner/operator of a car restoration service, born in Michigan, is survived by his ex-wife Joan M. Gonyer and good friend Michael Ervin. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
George Rouse
George Rouse, 82, of Amarillo, Texas and Apache Junction passed away Sunday, September 15, 2002. Mr. Rouse was born in Fairland, Indiana and lived in Vega since 1972. Mr. Rouse served in the Navy Seebees during WWII and was also a general handyman. Survivors include daughters Barbara Brinson, Shirlene Peterson, and Lourae Rouse, sons King Edward Rouse, Richard Mayhew and Timothy Rouse, sisters Ruby McDaniel and Iris Kraft, brother Milton Rouse, 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Crown of Texas Hospice.
Wilbert F. Traver
Wilbert F. Traver, 84, of Apache Junction, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2002. Mr. Traver, a minister, born in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, is survived by his wife Valeta J. Traver, daughter Sandra McLarnan, and sons Roger, John and Layton Traver. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Gladys I. Bourn
Gladys I. Bourn, 84, of Apache Junction, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2002. Mrs. Bourn, a retail sales and marketing worker, born in North Dakota, is survived by her son Edward J. Bourn, sister-in-law Dahlia Kielshus and 2 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
