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UDALL, Elias Earl
Elias Earl Udall, purchasing agent for the City of Phoenix from 1950 to 1954, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 1970, in his home at Mamaroneck, N.Y. At the time of his death he was director of the Model Cities Program at Salt Lake City. He was born in St. Johns, AZ, in 1919 and brought to Phoenix in 1926 by his parents, Leah S. Udall and the late John H. Udall, a former mayor of Phoenix. He graduated from Phoenix College, ASU, and received a master's degree in business administration from Harvard University. During World War II he served as a Navy pilot with the rank of lieutenant commander. Survivors include his wife, Naomi; children, King David, Steven, Bruce, Suzanne and Daniel; nine brothers and sisters, former Mayor Nicholas Udall of Phoenix, Jesse, Samuel and Mrs. Pauline Perkinson, all of Mesa, and Mrs. Ruth Evans of Provo, Reed of Kaysville, UT, Mrs. Janet Mortensen of Modesto, CA, Mrs. Josephine Webster of Parker and Mrs. Mella Flack of St. Louis. Services were in Provo, Utah. Dec. 15, 1970.

UDO-EMA, Harriett
Harriett Udo-Ema, 65, Gilbert, died March 9, 2006. Services at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel 6747 E. Broadway Rd, Mesa. 3/16/2006.

UEBELHOER, Helen Brudi
Helen Brudi Uebelhoer, 86, of Sun City West, Arizona, and formerly of Ft Wayne died Sunday, January 1, 2006. Born January 9, 1919 in Ft Wayne, IN. Preceded in death by husband Wilbur Uebelhoer in 2003. Surviving are her daughter Susan A. (Trent Heidtke) of Fountain Hills, AZ; sons Steven A. (Diane Uebelhoer) of Ft Wayne and David A. (Debbie Uebelhoer) of Tempe, AZ; a sister Margaret Louise Cook of Ft Wayne; 2 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Memorial service at Trinity English Lutheran Church, 405 West Wayne St, Ft Wayne, IN 46802 or Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 1500 West Maryland Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85015. 1/4/2006.

UGORTEZ, Vera S.
Vera S. Ugortez, 82, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away on March 23, 2006. Graveside services at Mt. Sinai Cemetery, 24210 N. 68th St. in Phoenix. Sinai Mortuary of Arizona. Published 3/24/2006.

UHL, David L.
David L. Uhl died March 28, 2006, after a long bout with cancer. Born January 30, 1942 in Sioux City, Iowa to Lester & Gertrude (Garvin) Uhl, he grew up there on a farm and graduated from Heelan High School in 1960. He married his high school sweetheart, Lynn Barry in 1967. Surviving are his wife, Lynn, of Sun City West, AZ; son, Barry, of San Diego, CA; son, Timothy, of Seattle, WA; daughter, Molly and husband Greg Bodhaine, of Tacoma, WA; grandchildren Ethan, Alicia, and Abby Bodhaine; two sisters and a brother. Funeral Mass at St. Margaret Mary Church in Omaha, NE. Memorial Mass at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Sun City West, AZ. The Arizona Republic on 4/2/2006.

UHL, Jane Cottle
Glendale - Memorial services for Jane Cottle Uhl, 50, who had been a librarian with the Maricopa County Library until she became ill in January, will be Saturday in St. Andrew Episcopal Church, 6300 W. Camelback. Mrs. Uhl, 6033 W. Bethany Home, died March 9, 1980, in the University of Arizona Medical Center. She moved to Glendale in 1975 from Columbus, Ohio. Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Ashton and Leslie Franklin; mother, Frances S. Stiebel; three grandchildren; a sister and a brother. The Arizona Republic Thursday, March 13, 1980.

UHRICH, Fred
Fred Uhrich, 73, of 1550 W. Lewis, a retired machinist, died Friday, June 7, 1974, in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Phoenix. Wife, Gladys; a son, Fred L.; a daughter, Mrs. Gloria A. Griffiths; his mother, Mrs. Christine Uhrich; a brother and two sisters out of state and eight grandchildren. Mercer Mortuary. Cremation. 6/9/1974.

UHRIG, Anna E.
20 May 1918 - 26 November 2006 Anna E. Uhrig, 88, of Peoria, passed away on November 26, 2006. A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave. in Glendale, Arizona. Inurnment at Resthaven Park Cemetery. 12/2/2006.

ULERY, James S.
James S. Ulery, 63, Mesa, died April 23, 2006. Air Force. Carr Tenney Mortuary 2621 S. Rural Rd, Tempe. The Arizona Republic on 4/27/2006.

ULINGER, Joseph George
Joseph George Ulinger, 89, of Sun City West, Arizona died on January 22, 2006. Joe was born November 27, 1916 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He moved with his wife and four children to Phoenix from Buffalo, New York 45 years ago. He is survived by two sisters, Eileen and Lucille, his son Eric, daughters Carol and Nancy, and grandchildren, Michael, Justine, and Andre. Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Geraldine, and his son David. Visitation and funeral mass were at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 6180 W. Utopia, Glendale, Arizona. Graveside service at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Arizona. 1/25/2006.

ULKO, Francis Albert
29 April 1924 - 17 June 2006 Francis "Frank" Albert Ulko, 82, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away June 17, 2006. Visitation was at Best Funeral Services, 501 E. Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ. Mass at St. Paul 330 W. Coral Gable Drive, Phoenix. contributions to Vitas Hospice. Arrangements by Best Funeral Services North Central Chapel. 7/7/2006.

ULLERY, Michael
Michael Ullelry, infant son of Sandra and Mark E. Ullery, of Glendale, died March 22, 1994. Sisters, Susan, Jennifer and Danyal; brother, Mark E., Jr.; grandparents, Bettye and Ted Willingham and Jean and Don Ullery; and great-grandparents. Glendale Memorial Park. Green Acres Mortuary, Glendale. 3/24/1994.

ULLMAN, Gertrude Blake
Gertrude "Dude" Ullman, 91, of Sun City West, Arizona passed away December 25, 2006. She was born in Waterloo, Oklahoma on March 2, 1915. Survivors include a sister Nina Lowder of Modesto, California and brothers: Otis Blake of Sun City West, Arizona and Clarence Blake of Chico, California, 10 nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel Sun City West. 12/31/2006.

ULLOA, Jesse P.
Jesse P. Ulloa, age 71, a native of Phoenix, passed away December 15, 2006. Jesse is survived by his children, Jesse and wife Kris, Robert and wife Elizabeth and Richard and wife Barbara; four grandchildren, Cristina, Robert, Sierra and Little Ricky. He is also survived by his two brothers Robert P. Ulloa, wife Nellie and Martin P. Ulloa, wife Nadine and brother-in-law Albert G. Cerino. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus L. and Concepcion P., daughter Cecilia, son Michael and sister Enedina Cerino. Visitation was held at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. Funeral Mass was at SS. Simon & Jude Cathedral, 6351 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix. 12/19/2006.

ULLOA, Jesus Lozano
4 Sep 1904 - 6 Oct 1982 Jesus Lozano Ulloa, 78, a gate security guard for Cudahy, died Wed., Oct. 6, 1982, in a Phoenix hospital. Mr. Ulloa moved to Phoenix 61 years ago from his native Mexico. He was a member of Senior Citizens Group at Wesley Community enter, La Primavera, Woodemn of the World and had owned Ulloa's Grocery Store in Phoenix. Survivors include his wife, Concepcion; three sons, Robert, Martin and Jesus; a daughter, Enedina Cerino; a brother; a sisters; and 14 grandchildren. Saturday, Oct. 9, 1982.

ULMER, William Walter
William Walter Ulmer, 81, of Mesa, a retired chemist, died Feb. 10, 1994. He was born in Alexandria, Indiana. Survivors include his wife, Vera; daughter, Peggy MARQUARD; son, Richard Walter; brother, Harold. East Resthaven Park Cemetery, 4310 E. Southern Ave., Phoenix. First Baptist Church of Mesa. Arizona Republic 2/12/1994.

ULSH, Bradah Annmarie
Bradah Annmarie Ulsh, 29, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2006. She was born in Phoenix, October 22nd 1976 to parents Perry and Terrie Ulsh. Her Grandparents Brade and Rosemarie Ulsh and Grandfather William Christensen preceded her in death. In addition to her parents she is survived by her Grandmother Betty Ann Christensen; Uncles James (Patricia) Novak, Jeff (Lisa) Ulsh and Chris (Tonya) Christensen. Her Aunts Jeannie Salazar, Debbie Brenwald, Geri (Russell) Schnorr, Lisa E. Ulsh, Julie Ulsh; numerous cousins, friends and special daughter Samantha Thorn. Interment at Greenwood Memory Cemetery, 719 N. 27th Ave, Phoenix, Arizona. 7/21/2006 - 7/22/2006.

ULTEIG, John Beecher
2 Jun 1948 - 18 Mar 2006 John Beecher Ulteig, 56, of New Orleans, passed away on March 18, 2006. Arrangements by Allen Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic on 3/22/2006.

UMANA, Frank Paul
Frank Paul Umana, 77, of Phoenix died Sunday, August 13, 2006 at Carl T. Hayden Veterans' Memorial Hospital. He was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, the son of the late Frank and Jenny Umano (Pistone). He served in the U.S. Navy before building his own home in Norwell, MA in 1974. He relocated to Phoenix in 1978. Survivors include his daughter, Kimberly Keech (Umana) and her husband, Dr. Andrew Keech of Phoenix, son, Frank Umana of North Port, FLA, grandson, Paul Therianos of Glendale, great-granddaughter, Aaliyah, sister, Mary Burke of Brockton, MA and several nieces, nephews and beloved friends. Services were held at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix, AZ. Paradise Sunset Chapel Funeral Home. 9/3/2006.

UMPHRESS, Weldon R.
4 Jul 1922 - 10 Mar 2006 Weldon R. "Pee Wee" Umphress, 83, of Sun City, Arizona, died Friday, March 10, 2006, in Glendale, Arizona. Visitation and services in Church on the Green, 19051 R.H. Johnson Boulevard in Sun City West. Sunland Mortuary. 623-933-0161. The Daily News-Sun 3/13/2006.

UMSTEADT, Sandra
Sandra Umsteadt (Sandy Beam), 46, passed away on March 4, 2006. She was born in Maine on October 7, 1959. She is survived by her husband Wes, her mother Pat (Beam) Shipman, her daughter Amy Edwards (Ruben), her son Christopher Umsteadt (Jennifer), her step-children Wes Jr. (Pam) and Danielle (Adrian), her brother Russell Beam (Elena), her sister Peggy McGuire (Mike), her step-brothers Steve (Karen), Dan (Lydia), Michael (Paula), Bill (GiGi) Gray, her step-sister Tammy Honnen (Christopher), her grandson Jordon Umsteadt, her nieces Lisa and Melissa Beam and her nephew Mikey McGuire. Memorial services at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave. Inurnment at Resthaven Park Cemetery. 3/12/2006.

UNANGST, Bette E.
Bette E. Unangst, 56, a native of Arizona, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 1976, in a local hospital. She lived at 1837 E. Brill. Husband, James; a sister and a brother. 1/11/1976.

UNANGST, Stanley C.
Glendale - Serivces for Stanley C. Unangst, 61, who had been body shop manager of Walt Adams Buick Agency 31 years in First Southern Baptist Church of Glendale. Mr. Unangst moved here in 1946 from Lodi, Ohio, and died Oct. 16, 1979, in Maryvale Samaritan Hospital. He was a member of Glendale Fraternal Order of Police, Elks Lodge, and Woodmen of the World. Survivors include his wife, Dixie; children, Penny L. Osborn, Kimberly A. Prior, Stanley, Jr., Terry G. and Jeffery R. Prior; six grandchildren; a sister and a brother. Lundberg White Rose Chapel. Oct. 18, 1979.

UNAY, Philip Jumagdao
Philip Jumagdao Unay, 52, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on December 23, 2005. Meldrum Mortuary, 52 N. Macdonald in Mesa. Funeral Services were held at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 141 N. Macdonald in Mesa. 1/1/2006.

UNDERHILL, Clara N.
6 August 1915 - 25 July 2006 Clara N. Underhill, 90, of Phoenix, passed away on July 25, 2006. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Claude B. Underhill. Sons: Don (Tanya), Dale (Joy) and Ken Stephenson and Step-daughter: Carole (Wayne) Styn. Also surviving are six grandchildren: Lisa Michelle Mehlhoff, Dere Stephenson, Sean Stephenson, Shad Stephenson, Kendra Olsen and Cheyenne Cruz. Sisters: Koyene Grant and Onita Pawn and five great grandchildren. Mrs. Underhill was a longtime resident of Arizona and was a member of Valley Heights Baptist Church. Private services. Arrangements by Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary, 200 W. Beardsley Rd., Phoenix, Az. 85027. 7/30/2006.

UNDERWOOD, Fred William
Graveside services were held today for Fred William Underwood, 74, who retired in 1975 after working as an Equitable Life Insurance Co. salesman for 20 years. Underwood, 216 W. Belmont, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He had attended Adams Elementary School and Phoenix Union High School and had worked at Donofrio's Flower Shop. Survivors include his daughter, Kathleen; two sisters, Alice Petersen and Ann Clark; brother, Don Underwood; and two grandchildren. Published in The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, October 23, 1982

UNDERWOOD, Harry R.
Glendale - Funeral services for Harry R. Underwood, 73, were at the Lundberg-Hansen Mortuary here. Born in Oakland, Oregon, he died Sunday, January 24, 1960, at Youngtown. Mr. Underwood came to Arizona two years ago as a retired grocery man. He had been in the grocery business in Oregon for 35 years. Survivors include his wife, Vetta, Youngtown; a son, James A., Portland, Oregon; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy F. Todd, Oakland; a sister, Mrs. Amy Byers, Everett, Washington; and three grandchildren. The AZ Republic 26 January 1960

UNDERWOOD, Russell K.
Mesa - Russell K. Underwood, 26, died Monday, June 10, 1974, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He was a bookkeeper for Mobile Home Life Co. in Chandler. He graduated from Westwood High School and attended Mesa Community College. Parents, Blair and Christine Underwood; brothers, Gordon and John; and grandmother, Mrs. M. E. Mattern. Melcher Mortuary. Burial in Green Acres Cemetery. 6/11/1974.

UNDERWOOD, Verbena L.
Verbena L. Underwood, 85, of New River, AZ, and formerly Glendale, AZ, died January 18, 2006. She was born on October 4, 1920 in San Angelo, TX to Samuel and Lena Brown. She is survived by her Husband Lee; her children Larn (Jenny) Underwood, Helen Strawn and daughter in law Bonnie Underwood-Vietmeier; 9 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Green Acres Glendale Mortuary, 5830 W. Missouri Ave., Glendale, AZ. Interment Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, AZ. 1/22/2006.

UNDERWOOD, Zelma
Zelma Underwood, 79, who lived at 3006 W. Turney before moving to Encinitas, California, last year, died December 29, 1981, in Encinitas. Mrs. Underwood was born in Quebec, Tennessee, and came to Phoenix in 1944. She was a member of the Eastside Church of Christ. Survivors include a daughter, Janice DENNIS, Encinitas, California; a son, Harold D., Phoenix; a sister Louise Templeton, Quebeck, Tennessee; a brother Vaughn Hudson; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services at A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Services conducted by Mr. Edwin WHITE in Chapel of Memories, A. L. Moore & Sons. Interment East Resthaven. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, Januay 1, 1982.

UNDERWOOD-GIBAS, Barbara J.
Barbara Jean Underwood-Gibas, 74, of Fountain hills, AZ, passed away September 20, 2004. Memorial service October 2, 2004 at 11:00am at Trinity Espiscopal Church inBelleville, Michigan. Contributions to: Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

UNGER, George Allen
Rosary was in Bloom's South Phoenix Mortuary, 3800 S. Central, for George Allen Unger, 83, who died Thursday, December 31, 1959, at his home, 6006 S. Montezuma. Requiem high mass in St. Catherine's Church, 6400 S. Central. Entombment in St. Francis Mausoleum. Born in Pennsylvania, Mr. Unger came to Phoenix nine years ago from Hamilton, Ohio. He was a Spanish American War veteran, having served with the marine corps. His wife, Dorothy May died here Oct. 31, 1959. He is survived by a son, J. Walker Unger, of Phoenix; three sisters and three grandchildren. The AZ Republic 3 January 1960

UNGER, Mary B.
Mrs. Mary B. Unger, 70, of 728 E. Adams, died Tuesday, June 18, 1974, at the Medi Center of America. She came to Phoenix from Hungary in 1919. Survivors include her sister, Mrs. Rose Folnagy. Private cremation. 6/25/1974.

UNGER, Richard Fred
Richard Fred Unger, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on September 18, 2006. He was born in Buffalo, NY on February 5, 1922 and moved to Wilmette, IL. He was in the U. S. Coast Guard. He married Betty Carter of Dedham, MA on April 30, 1948. Dick retired to Scottsdale in June of 1981. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Betty May (Carter); children Fred of Paradise Valley, David of San Diego, and Elizabeth Sbarbaro of Scottsdale; and grandchildren Kate, Adam, Carter, Austin, Matt, Robert, Kimberly, Samantha, and D.K. A memorial service was held at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd. in Scottsdale (480-945-9521). Published 9/22/2006 - 9/23/2006.

UNGER, Ruth Dorothea
Ruth Dorothea Unger, 78, passed away August 31, 2004 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Born July 20, 1926 in Buffalo, New York, she graduated from New Trier High School in Wilmette, Illinois, and attended Endicott College in Massachusetts. She pursued a successful career in acting and modeling in New York. She received a scholarship at the Chicago Art Institute. She moved to Los Angeles, CA where she worked for NBC Television. In 2001 she moved to AZ. Survivors include her bother Richard Unger and sister-in-law Betty from Scottsdale; nephew Fred R. Unger of Paradise Valley, David L. Unger of San Diego, CA, and niece Elizabeth Martin Sbarbaro from Scottsdale; as well as nine nieces and nephews. She suffered with dignity and bravery for several years from PSP and remained the "favorite" guest with her ready smile to all the wonderful employees at Stratford Square. Special thanks go to Vista Care of Phoenix, 4222 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ for all their support. According to her wishes, no services are planned. All who knew and loved Ruthie will miss her multi-talent and friendship. She is happy now with her beloved "Wally. " Arrangements by Messinger Indian School Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/5/2004.

UNGLAUBE, Magdalene
Magdalene Unglaube, 94, of Peoria, Arizona, died Sunday, April 16, 2006, in Peoria. She was from Wisconsin. Visitation in Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Boulevard in Sun City. Services in American Lutheran Church, 17200 Del Webb Boulevard in Sun City. Sunland Mortuary. 623-933-0161. The Daily News-Sun 4/19/2006.

UNICUME, Edward Blaine
Edward Blaine Unicume passed away on September 29, 2006 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Ed was born in 1936 to Arthur and Nellie Unicume in Spokane Washington. He was a graduate of Whitworth College where he received his masters in education and music. He married Donna Jeanne Goodell in 1959, and they are the parents of 3 children. Ed is survived by his wife of 46 years, Donna Jeanne, and children, Mark Unicume, Kris Unicume and Angel Barnett; 8 grandchildren, and his sister, Caroline Unicume of Spokane. In lieu of flowers, we are asking friends donate to Phoenix Prayer Pavilion, 13613 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85022. A celebration of life was held at Phoenix First Assembly of God Church, 13613 N. Cave Creek Road. 10/3/2006.

UNIS, William
William Unis, 85, of Phoenix, was born in Portage, Pennsylvania, and died Oct. 31, 1994. He was a retired electrician with the Santa Fe Railroad. Survivors include his wife, Mary; daughter, Helen Caufman; sister, Helen Friend; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 2 Nov 1994.

UNRUH, Marian A.
Marian A. Unruh, 72, of Tempe, AZ, passed away August 31, 2006. She was born February 8, 1934 in East St. Louis, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grant, and her son, Grant Jr. She is survived by 3 daughters, Connie (Michael) Myers of Tempe, Bonnie (Greg) Kiser of Greer, AZ and Alberta (Robert) Russell of Mesa; a sister, Alberta (Jack) Matcovich of GA along with 9 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Debbie, Cathy, Jerome, Jonathan, Melissa, Michael, Jeffrey & Cara and many friends. Services were held at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 2085 E. Southern Ave., Tempe 85282. Private Interment. Tempe Mortuary. The Arizona Republic on 9/2/2006.

UNTERREINER, Edward F.
Edward F. Unterreiner, 52, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 6, 2004. Arizona Cremation & Funeral Services handled arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/11/2004.

UNTERREINER, Edward F.
Edward F. Unterreiner, 52, of Mesa died Sept. 6, 2004, in Mesa. Arizona Cremation and Funeral Services handled arrangements. (480) 610-9800. Submitted on (09/11/2004) from East Valley Tribune

UNVERRICH, Donald Carl
16 June 1922 - 11 Sep 2006 Donald Carl Unverrich, 84, of Gilbert, Arizona, passed away on September 11, 2006. A memorial service was held at Falconer Funeral Home, 251 W. Juniper Ave. Gilbert, AZ. 9/13/2006.

UNVERZAGT, Edwin A.
Edwin A. Unverzagt, 72, a carpenter who moved here in 1953 from Alton, Illinois, died yesterday, May 5, 1967, in Phoenix VA Hospital. Mr. Unverzagt, 5301 E. Van Buren, was an Army veteran of World War I. He was born in Bunker Hill, Illinois. Services will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday in A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Friends may call at the mortuary after 10 a.m. tomorrow. Burial will be in East Resthaven Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Georgia; two daughters, Mrs. Lee Miller of Phoenix and Mrs. Jack Ull of Alton; four sons, Harold and Cloyd, both of Illinois; Meryl of Denver and Beryl of Alton; six brothers and two sisters out of state; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Saturday, May 6, 1967.

UPAH, Andrea
Andrea Upah, 35, of Queen Creek Arizona passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2006 at the Arbor House in Mesa, AZ. She was born March 20, 1971 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Andrea is survived by her husband Brian and their two children Zachary and Madison all of Queen Creek. Andrea is also survived by her mother, Cheri Jaros of Gilbert, AZ; a brother, Chris Lundgren of Sacramento, CA; a grandmother, Jeri Fedel of Elk Grove Village, IL; one niece and one nephew. Valley of the Sun Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 2929 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016. East Valley Tribune 11/16/2006.

UPCHURCH, Annie Laurie
Annie Laurie Upchurch, 90, of Phoenix passed away September 6, 2004. She and her husband John William Upchurch moved to Arizona from North Carolina in the early 50's and together founded Upchurch Candy Co. She went to the business regularly until June of last year. It is fitting that she left us on Labor Day after a life of many years of happily working. She was a gracious Southern lady remembered for her happy smile, loving and giving personality. She joined together the values of family and business. Her survivors include daughters, Patricia John Hoelle (Carl) and Billie Jeene Williams; grandsons, John Hoelle and Norman Williams; great-granddaughter, Lindsay Williams. Services will be held Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 3:00 pm, Green Acres Chapel of Light, 401 N. Hayden Rd. in Scottsdale. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

UPCHURCH, Barney W.
Barney W. Upchurch, 79, of Phoenix, died Oct. 31, 1994. He was the retired owner of Arizona Pre-Pak Distributors, was born in Chester, Illinois, and was a World War II Army veteran. Wife, Treola M.; daughter, Gari DILLON; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary. 11/4/1994.

UPCHURCH, Helen Marie
Helen Marie Upchurch, 75, of Phoenix, died Feb. 15, 1994. She was born in Wolsey, S.D., and was a homemaker. Daughter, Patricia M. De Vere; son, Francis D. Maxwell; sister, Dorothy Halajian. Camelback Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback Rd. 2/18/1994.

UPCHURCH, Joyce L.
Joyce L Upchurch, 64, of Chandler, AZ, formally of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away October 18, 2006. She is survived by daughter Julia Smith and brother Robert Boyer. Memorial Services at Risen Savior Lutheran Church at 23914 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler 85248. 10/22/2006.

UPCHURCH, Treola P.
Treola P. Upchurch, 92, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on September 15, 2006. Funeral services were held at Greenwood Memory Lawn Serenity Chapel, 719 N. 27th Ave. Phoenix. AZ Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary. 9/21/2006.

UPHOFF, Floyd
22 Sep 1934 - 15 Feb 2006 Floyd Uphoff, 71, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away February 15, 2006. Services private. Best Funeral Services. 4/6/2006.

UPPERSTROM, Carl F.
Retired foundryman, Carl F. Upperstrom, 65, of 9635 N. 5th Ave., died yesterday, May 13, 1967, at John C. Lincoln Hospital. Born in Michigan, Mr. Upperstrom came to the Valley 14 years ago after retiring as a chief quarterman in a steel foundry in Schenectady, N.Y. Services Tuesday in Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St. Burial in Greenwood. Mr. Upperstrom is survived by his wife, Rosella; and a daughter, Mrs. Elaine Mix, Schenectady; nephew, Leslie Charters, Phoenix. Rev. Wm. O. Smith officiating, Sunnyslope Chapel of Hansen Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Sunday, May 14, 1967.

UPSHAW, Clara Belle
Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Belle Upshaw, 74, will be in Walker's Globe Mortuary. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery here. Mrs. Upshaw died Wednesday in Gila General Hospital. Born in Texas, she came to the Globe-Miami district from Deming, New Mexico, in 1940. Survivors are three sons, Woody, Tucson; William, Seattle; and James, Dallas, Texas; and a granddaughter, Mrs. Nancy Mitchell, Globe. Arizona Republic, Sunday 31 January 1960.

UPSHAW, Lucille
Globe - Lucille E. Upshaw, 61, a lifelong Globe resident, died Dec. 27, 1982, at her home. She is survived by her sisters, Helen George, Katherine Briggs, Stella Merten, Polly Trautman, and Mary Jacob; and brothers, John and Mitchell Puhara. Services were at Miles Chapel in Miami. 12/30/1982.

UPSHAW, Virginia Dell
Virginia Dell "Farmer" Upshaw, age 80, died on September 30, 2006. She was born on January 17, 1926 in Lexington, Mississippi. Virginia was mother to 7 children, 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Virginia is survived by her sons, James McNeer, Banks (Clara) Upshaw, both of Madison, Mississippi, and Tom (Cindy) Upshaw; her daughters, Ellen (Mickey) Schwartz and Cynthia Shelton. She is preceded in death by her 2 daughters, Elizabeth Mitchell and Joy Wortman, both of Jackson, Mississippi. Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary at 8555 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255. 10/3/2006.

UPSHAW-BOB, Adeline
Adeline "Addie" Upshaw-Bob, 43, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on October 28, 2006. She was born in Fort Defiance, AZ, February 21, 1963 to James and Ella Upshaw, Sr. She is survived by her husband Jonathan Bob; sons Wilbert Rudy Platero, Jr., Jason Bob and Joshua Bob; brothers Danny Upshaw, Sr. (Etta), James Upshaw, Jr. (Kathy) and Fritzgerald Upshaw; granddaughter Syndel Platero. Visitation with a Rosary at Hansen Chapel, 8314 N. 7th St. Funeral service at St. Michael's Catholic Church, St. Michaels, AZ. 10/31/2006.

UPSHIR, Charles
Charles Upshir, Jr., 81, of Show Low, passed away on February 10, 2006. Memorial Services were held Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at Owens Mortuary in Show Low, AZ. Full Military Honors and Interment Friday, February 17, 2006 at the National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix. 2/14/2006. For complete obituary, see Arizona Obituary Archive

UPSHIR, Valerie C.
Valerie C. Upshir, 37, of Peoria, AZ passed away on October 29, 2006. She is survived by her Husband Doug, a son and two daughters. She is also survived by her Father Jerry R. Sanchez, Mother & Step-father Kathie & Howard Sobelman, Grandmother Bertha Gallegos, In-laws Garry & Monica Henderson and large extended family. Valerie is preceded in death by her Brother Sean Sanchez, Aunt Allene Wright, Cousin Dennis Rodriguez, Aunt Carmen Gallegos and Aunt Rose Marie Martinez. Memorial Mass was Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at St. Jeromes Catholic Church, 10815 N 35th Ave, Phoenix. 11/3/2006.

UPTON, Claude A.
Claude A. Upton, age 92, passed away in Phoenix, AZ on February 2, 2006. His wife of 63 years, Anna M. Upton, preceded him in death in 2004. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survived by daughter Helen Bobince, grandchildren Becki Mitchell and David Bobince, and great-granddaughter Haley Mitchell. Born in Arkansas, one of 13 children, he is also survived by two sisters and two brothers and numerous nieces and nephews. Private funeral services. 2/5/2006.

UPTON, Gerald S.
Gerald S. Upton, 82, of Sun City West, Arizona, died Monday, January 9, 2006, in Houston, Texas. He and his wife, Grace, were from Rochester, Michigan. Service was in Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel, 13738 Camino del Sol in Sun City West. 623-584-6299. The Daily News-Sun 1/11/2006.

UPTON, John
John Upton, 59, of Chandler, passed away on January 1, 2006. John is survived by his wife Yolanda, stepdaughter Sandra Pike, stepson Martin Martinez, mother Karlene, sister Linda, brother Jim, and four grandchildren. memorial service at Lakeshore Mortuary, 1815 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa. 1/4/2006.

UPTON, John Hayward
New Richwoods Cemetery, Iowa John Hayward Upton, 76, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on October 14, 2006. He served with the US Marine Corp, Korean Conflict. Services and burial in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Arrangements by Hansen Mortuary. 10/17/2006.

URBAN, Bruno E.
Bruno E. Urban, 78, of Fountain Hills, AZ., died October 3, 2006. He was a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean war. Funeral service at Church of the Ascension, 12615 N. Fountain Hills Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ. Interment at Green Acres Cemetery in Scottsdale, AZ. 10/5/2006.

URBAN, Margaret Caroline
Sun City - Margaret Caroline Urban, 72, a graduate of University of Illinois, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 1976, in Valley View Hospital. Husband, Dr. Waldo O. Urban; children, Mrs. J. P. Barthell and Dr. Lloyd B.; four grandchildren. Sunland Chapel. 1/14/1976 p. C-3.

URBAN, Margaret Caroline
Sun City -- Margaret Caroline Urban, 72, a graduate of University of Illinois, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 1976, in Valley View Hospital. Husband, Dr. Waldo O. Urban; children, Mrs. J. P. Barthell and Dr. Lloyd B.; four grandchildren. Sunland Chapel. 1/14/1976 p. C-3.

URBAN, Oscar
Oscar Urban, 97, passed away on May 20, 2006. He was born August 3, 1908 in Elbereon, NJ. He is survived by one son, Donald (Helen) Urban; two granddaughters, Donna Urban and Diane Rogers; five great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Oscar is preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Esther Davis Urban. Mariposa Gardens Funeral Care (480) 830-4422. The East Valley Tribune 6/13/2006.

URBAN, Pat
Pat Urban, 45, died on June 6, 2006. Survived by wife, Kathy; children: Ashley, Shane, Kristen. Pat was employed by Intel for over 21 years and retired as a Master Sergeant after serving 25 years in the Air National Guard. Visitation and funeral Mass at Christ the King Catholic Church, 1551 E. Dana Ave., Mesa, Az. Bunker's University Chapel handled the arrangements, 480-830-4105. 6/11/2006.

URBAN, Robert J.
Avondale - Robert J. Urban, 56, an aircraft mechanic 22 years for the Litchfield Naval Air Facility, died Wed., July 17, 1974, in St. Luke's Hospital. He was an Air Corps veteran of World War II and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and was a member of American Legion Post 61. Wife, Dorothy; children, Larry, Gayle Brown and Mrs. Donna Moore; his mother, Mrs. Alma Urban; brothers, Charles, Louis, Donald, Richard and Thomas; sisters, Mrs. Bettye Thornton and Mrs. Alice Skarda; and two grandchildren. Services in First Southern Baptist Church, Central at Hill. Cannon Funeral Home. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 7/19/1974.

URBANOVSKY, Dorothy
Dorothy Urbanovsky, 74, Sedona, Arizona, passed away December 14, 2005. No Services. Heritage Memory Mortuary. Published 1/6/2006.

URCHIKE, Audrey
Audrey (Andy) Urchike was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 17, 1917. He passed away Friday, April 14, 2006 at Banner Desert Samaritan Hospital in Mesa, Arizona. Andy was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1945. He worked for General Motors for 45 years as a grinder/cutter at the V8 engine plant in Flint, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his wife Ella, grandson Kelly Stafford, sister Sophie Shreve, and his brother Stanley Urchyk. Andy is survived by Dorothy Stetler, his companion of 22 years; his daughters, Josephine Whetstine, Margaret (Bryan) Aseltine, Patricia (Greg) Williams, all of Michigan; his sons, Robert (Patricia) Urchike of Chandler, AZ., and William (Linda) Urchike of Michigan; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service was at Holiday Village Mobile Home Park, 701 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa, AZ. Inurnment at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Flint, MI. Tempe Mortuary. The Arizona Republic 4/19/2006.

URIAS, Patricia M.
Patricia M. Urias, 73, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away June 2, 2006. A Rosary Service was held at Carr Tenney Mortuary, 2621 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ. A Mass of Christian Burial was at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 3550 E. Knox Rd., Phoenix, AZ. 6/7/2006.

URIBE, Augustina
Augustina (Sanchez) Uribe, 68, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on February 16, 2006. Mother to Katrina (Larry), Rose (Bill), Rufino (JoAnn) and Chris Jr. (Michele); Grandmother to Celine, Jacob, Monique, Rufino Jr., Xochitl, Chris III, Michael Patrick; and Great-Grandmother to Gabriel. Preceded in death by her husband, Chris Sr. "Viejo," in 1999 and her grandson, Billy, in 2005. Visitation and Rosary at Life-Paths Funeral Home, 6812 E. Thomas Rd., Scottsdale, AZ. Funeral Mass at St. Mary's Basilica Catholic Church, 400 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ. Interment National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. 2/19/2006.

URQUIDEZ, Frances
4 Oct 1908 - 22 Mar 1980 Frances Urquidez, 70, came here 69 years ago with her family from Mexico and died March 22, 1980. Survivors include children, Carmen Garcia, Alice Carwell, Frances, Priscilla, Donna, Josephine, Manuel, Robert, Richard and Arnold. Mass was in St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church, 6401 S. Central. 3/25/1980.

URQUIDEZ, Gary Vasquez
1 Sept 1954 - 12 Feb 2006 Gary Vasquez Urquidez, 51, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on February 12, 2006. Memorial service at Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, 717 West Dobbins Road, Phoenix, AZ. 2/15/2006.

URTON, Alice Leona
Alice Leona Urton, 86, of Sun City, Arizona, died Wednesday, January 25, 2006. Service was at Advantage Golden Door Chapel. 623-979-7111. Highland Cemetery, Great Falls, Montana The Daily News-Sun 1/31/2006.

URTON, Jim Ben
Jim Ben Urton, 88, Brady, Montana, passed away August 29, 2004. Served in the U. S. Army. Services are pending. Contributions may be made to Hospice Vista Care, 4222 E. Thomas Rd., Ste. #220, Phoenix, AZ 85018. Arrangements handled by Advantage Golden Door Chapel, Youngtown, Arizona. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

URTON, Jim Ben
Jim Ben Urton, 88, a former resident of Youngtown, Arizona, died Sunday, August 29, 2004, in Youngtown. He and his wife, Alice, were from Montana and he was a farmer. He served in the Army. Advantage Golden Door Chapel handled arrangements. 623-979-7111. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/1/2004.

USELMAN, George F.
George F. Uselman, 63, wife, Marie.

UTECH, Arlene H.
28 August 1920 - 25 December 2006 Arlene H. Utech, 86, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on December 25, 2006. Services were held in Rockford, Illinois. Arrangements by Shadow Mountain Mortuary. 12/28/2006.

UTLEY, John William
John William Utley, 72, of Apache Junction, a retired plumber, died July 31, 1994. He was born in Newton, Illinois, and was a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include his daughter, Wilma; son, Donald; mother, Dorothy; sisters, Marie Miller, Ruby Frauli, Georgia Maxy and Jane Workman; brother, Clifford; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services have been held in Newton, Illinois. Apache Junction Mortuary. August 6, 1994.

UTTER, Bruce I.
Bruce I. Utter, 78, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away August 25, 2004. Mr. Utter served in the U. S. Military. Arrangements entrusted to Camelback Sunset Chapel Funeral Home. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

UTTER, David Earl
David Earl Utter, 65, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 18, 2004. Mr. Utter served in the U. S. Navy. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Melcher's Mission Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

UTTER, David Earl
David Earl Utter, 65, of Mesa died Sept. 18, 2004, in Scottsdale. Melcher's Mission Chapel handled arrangements. (480) 832-3500. Submitted on (09/22/2004) from East Valley Tribune

UTTS, Mae Blanche
Mesa - Mae Blanche Utts, 81, died Jan. 30, 1982, in San Juan Gardens Nursing Home. Mrs. Utts was born in Illinois and lived in Arizona the past 22 years. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors. Survivors include a sister, Mary Carlson. Services in Green Acres Chapel of Light, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Feb. 2, 1982.

UXA, George Jerry
George Jerry Uxa, II, 59, passed away on February 12, 2006. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and spent time in Farmington, Michigan and Newport, Oregon before moving to the valley in 1995. A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road. 2/23/2006.