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WO, Laurie Ann
Laurie Ann Wo, 42, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away September 26, 2004. Private family services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Best Funeral Services, Inc. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/30/2004.

WOGAN, Mildred Mansfield
Paradise Valley -- Private services for Mildred Mansfield Wogan, 83, of 7321 N. Mockingbird Lane, who died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1976, in St. Luke's Hospital, were in Boston. Mrs. Wogan moved here three months ago from Bedford, Massachusetts. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Wogan; mother of Joseph M., Scottsdale; and eight grandchildren (5 Wogan and 3 Healey). Friends may call at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School. Private funeral from Frederick Crosby Funeral Home, Boston, Mass. Funeral mass at Presentation Church, Brighton, Mass. Interment Holy Hood Cemetery, Brookline, Mass. The Arizona Republic Thursday, Feb. 12, 1976.

WOHLBERG, Dixie K.
Dixie K. Wohlberg, 72, died Mon. Feb. 9, 1976, in St. Luke's Hospital. She was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church and Daughters of the American Revolution. Survived by husband, Ben F.; children, Bee F. WAPLES and Ben, Jr.; a brother; three sisters; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 11 Feb 1976

WOJCICKI, Eleanor
Eleanor Wojcicki, 81, of Phoenix, died Aug. 17, 1994. She was born in Chicago and was a homemaker. Husband, Marion S.; daughters, Clarisse Pendleton and Joan Ziethen; sister, Alice Wituck; brother, Leonard Rogers. 19 Aug 1994.

WOLCOTT, Donald Lee
Donald Lee Wolcott, 64, of Washington, a dental representative, was born in Seattle and was a Korean War Air Force veteran. Survivors include his wife, Patricia; daughters, Ranee DEARING; Gwen INGRAM and Julie MELING; sons, Derek, Dana, Dale, Dan, Gregg and Ken; five sisters, four brothers and 16 grandchildren. Brown's Colonial Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/16/1994.

WOLD, Betty Jo
Betty Jo Cragun Valdez Wold, 65, Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend Betty Jo, passed away in Surprise, Arizona on Sept. 6, 2004. She was a long time resident of North Salt Lake. Betty was born March 31, 1939 in Orem, Utah to Edmund and Genevieve Cragun. She was the fourth child of eight. Betty Jo married, Richard Valdez (later divorced) and they had four children, Rick, Rex (deceased), Sandy (Doug) Simacek and Rusty (Diane). She has 10 grandchildren, Rochelle Valdez, Ryan Valdez, Nathan Valdez, Lynda Rae Lipatas, Roxanne Cook, Melissa Cook, Mathew Cook, Reese Valdez, Shane Valdez and Rachel Valdez. She was very close and loved her children and grandchildren very much. She will be missed dearly. Betty Jo later married John Wold who preceded her in death. She dearly loved his five children, Bill, John, Marianne, Harma and Robby. A Memorial Service will be Saturday, September 18th at 6 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 13014 N. 108th Ave. at Coggins Ave., Sun City West, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/17/2004.

WOLD, Sofie Erica
Sofie Erica Wold, 88, died Sat., Feb. 7, 1976, in Village Green Nursing Home. She had attended Franklin Village Methodist Church. Miss Wold is survived by a sister, Reidun J. Henriksen, Phoenix; and a brother, Rev. Alfred J. Wold, Columbus, Ohio. 10 Feb 1976

WOLF, Emma Mary
Services for Emma Mary Wolf, 95, of 39 E. Kaler Dr, who died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1976, in a local nursing home, will be in A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Miss Wolf came to Phoenix in 1920 and was the first dietician for what is now Good Samaritan Hospital. She operated the Wanda Lodge on E. Maryland for 35 years. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Josephine M. Misken, Phoenix and Mrs. Agnes Vogel, Hemet, CA. Nieces and nephews also survive. Interment Greenwood. The Arizona Republic Thursday, Feb. 12, 1976.

WOLF, Joseph
Funeral services for Joseph Wolf, 62, who died December 31, 1959, in Memorial Hospital, were in Memory Chapel, A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary. Pastor David J. Hartman officiated. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. A native of Austria, Mr. Wolf came to the United States in 1923 and became a citizen in 1935. He was a masonry contractor. He came to Phoenix in 1944 from Allentown, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife, Johanna; four daughters, Johanna Wolf and Evelyn Wolf, Mrs. Erna Binder and Mrs. Adele Westerfield, all fo Phoenix; and two brothers. The AZ Republic 3-4 January 1960

WOLF, Oscar D.
Oscar D. Wolf, 75, was born in South Bend, Indiana, and came to Phoenix 23 years ago from there. He died Friday, Feb. 8, 1974, in Good Samaritan Hospital. He was a metal worker and a member of the Joseph Masonic Lodge at South Bend, the York Rite in Phoenix, and had been a member of El Zaribah Shrine in Phoenix. Wife, Mabel R. Mercer Mortuary. Private burial. 2/10/1974.

WOLFE, Angela L.
Funeral services for Angela Lanette Wolfe, 6, who died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1960, in Good Samaritan Hospital, will be Friday in Pradise Chapel and Funeral Home, 3934 E. Indian School Rd. The Rev. George Phearson will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park. The child, a pupia at Kachina School, was the daughter of Mrs. Alene Wolfe, 4516 E. Montecito. A sister, Phyllis Lynn, also survives. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 2, 1960.

WOLFE, Freda P.
Freda P. Wolfe, 90, of Surprise, AZ, passed away Sept 12, 2004. Memorial services Tuesday September 14, 2004 at 10am at Best Funeral Services, 9380 W. Peoria Ave, Peoria. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/14/2004.

WOLFE, Jason Alan
Jason Alan Wolfe, age 27, died in Phoenix August 28, 2004. He was born December 13, 1976 in Phoenix and resided in Surprise with his family. Jason was a Police Officer. He is survived by his wife Tara, sons Caleb & Kameron, mother Lynnette McMinn, Father Russell (Vicki) Wolfe, sister Crystal Terri, brother Todd Young and grandmother Norma Swaney. Visitation will be 5-8 PM Thursday, September 2, 2004, Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 E. Greenway Rd., Phoenix. Service 9:30 AM Friday, September 3, 2004, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 1500 W. Maryland, Phoenix. Contributions may be made to: 100 Club Survivors Fund at any Arizona Federal Credit Union Branch Acc# 468939 or mail 100 Club, 5151 N. 19th Ave., Suite 204, Phoenix 85015. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/2/2004.

WOLFE, Virginia J.
26 Feb 1924 - 25 Dec 1982 Tonto Basin - Virginia J. Wolfe, 58, a retired insurance agent, died Dec. 25, 1982, at her Tonto Basin residence. mrs. Wolfe was born in New Hampshire, moved to Phoenix in 1965 and to Tonto Basin in 1977. She was a member of Insurance Women of Arizona and the Schafer-Smith Bowling League in Phoenix. She is survived by her husband, Jack, and two brothers. Services were held at Payson Funeral Home. 12/28/1982.

WOLFERTZ, Eugene C.
Mesa - Graveside services for Eugene C. Wolfertz, 84, who moved here in 1959 from Illinois where he had been an accountant for Cook County Board of Education, were in Mountain View Memorial Gardens, 7900 E. Apache Trail. Mr. Wolfertz died Oct. 28, 1979, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He was a World War I veteran. He is survived by his wife, Kazmira; son, Roger; and a granddaughter. The AZ Republic 10/31/1979.

WOLFF, Victoria S.
Victoria S. Wolff, 43, of Paradise Valley, AZ passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2004, after more than a two-year struggle with metastasic melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer. Vicky was born on September 20, 1960 in Petersburg, VA. and raised on her family's farm in Yale, VA. She moved from to Arizona from the Washington, D. C. area in 1993 upon marrying her husband, Larry Wolff. Vicky is survived by her husband Larry, her mother Vera G. Shanko, sisters Linda Sutton, Diane Mayer, Sharon Pelton, three brothers-in-law, nine nieces and nephews, and many other relatives. Her father Wilson L. Shanko died in 1998. Vicky was actively involved in many organizations sensitive to the environment and nature. She was a docent at the Desert Botanical Gardens, a Maricopa County Master Gardener, a volunteer at The Center for Biological Diversity, and a consultant to The Center for Native and Urban Wildlife at SCC. Vicky touched many lives and was admired by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by all, especially her loving husband Larry. Services and Burial will be held on September 26th in Yale, VA. A Memorial Service will be held in October. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in Vicky's memory to Arizona Cancer Center, c/o Evan M. Hersh, M. D., 1515 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85724 or The Center for Biological Diversity, c/o Robin Silver, P. O. Box 710, Tucson, AZ 85702. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/19/2004 - 9/21/2004.

WOLFORD, Mabel
Mabel Wolford, 67, 2801 N. 35th Pl., died Aug. 6, 1967, in Good Samaritan Hospital. She had been a Phoenix resident the past six years, coming here from Charleston, W. Virginia. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Connie PEMBERTON and Mrs. Margie GOLDENETZ, both of Phoenix; a sister and four brothers out of state. Greenwood Memorial Park. Published Sunday, 6 August 1967.

WOLFORD, Ore Carl
Ore Carl Wolford, 67, a retired Air Force master sergeant who spent the fianl years of his 20-year career at Luke Air Force Base, died last Thursday, Oct. 14, 1982, in a Valley hospital. Services for Wolford, a Phoenix resident, were in Chapel of the Chimes. He was born in Coldwater, Kansas, and moved to Arizona 30 years ago from Germany. He served in World War II and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Germany. Survivors include his wife, Margarethe; daughter, Betty Mae SMITH; son, Gary; a brother. Published in the Phoenix Gazette 10/21/1982.

WOLICKI, Rose
5 May 1911 - 8 Oct 1979 Rose Wolicki, 68, who moved here 34 years ago from Detroit and was a member of Beth El Congregation, United Order of True Sisters and B'nai B'rith Women, died Oct. 8, 1979. Mrs. Wolicki is survived by her husband, Samuel; son, Sheldon Gilberg; stepdaughters, Nancy Wolicki and Eva Miller and six grandchildren. Services were in Sinai Mortuary. 9 Oct 1979

WOLLENBERG, Helen K.
Helen K. Wollenberg, 60, of Phoenix, died Aug. 2, 1994. She was born in Royal Oak, Michigan, and was a youth counselor. Survivors include daughters, Yvonne J. Purvis and Ruth Markus; sons, William and Kenneth; sister, Jean Earley; and 12 grandchildren. 4 Aug 1994.

WOLLF, Louise A.
Services for Louise A. Wolff, 89, were in Peru, Illinois. Mrs. Wolff, 6801 E. Monterey Way, Scottsdale, died Friday, Apr. 28, 1978, in a Valley rest home. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy Beirwirth; a son, Andrew; and three grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 29, 1978

WOLVERTON, Claude
73, of Wittmann, a real estate agent, was born in Wichita, Kansas, and was an Army veteran. He was a member of the Wittmann Fire Department, the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Mickey; daughters, Patricia and Charlene REABER; sons, Michael and Steven REABER. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/13/1994, B14.

WOMACK, Amanda Marie
Amanda Marie Womack, infant daughter of Rebecca and Marty, of Phoenix, died Feb. 2, 1994. Survivors also include her brother, Robert Wayne; and grandparents. Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary, 200 W. Beardsley. 2/5/1994.

WOMACK, Helen L.
Helen L. Womack, 79, of Traverse City, formerly of Torch Lake and Sun City West, Ariz., died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born April 1, 1925, in Detroit, she was the daughter of Charles Lothrop and Mary Loraine (Detwiler) Hayward. On June 30, 1949, in Detroit, she married Donald Whitfield Womack, who preceded her in death on Jan. 15, 2000. Helen was a kind, generous, feisty, determined woman. She graduated from Alma College, where she was "Queen of Scots" and met her beloved, Don. Together they had three children and many family pets. Helen had been employed as a teacher in the Detroit area for over 30 years. After retirement, Helen and Don enjoyed many years of boating, golfing, traveling, and spending summers on Torch Lake socializing with their dear friends. Helen often spoke of the memories she had from her father's purchase of Shady Rest on Torch Lake in the 1930s. The land, the lake, and the whispering pines, were her delight and she thoroughly loved being there. Survivors include her three children, Mary (Ted) Brontsema of Glendale, Ariz., Kathryn (Steven) Holl of Traverse City and Chad (Su) of England; five grandchildren, Sol, Angela, Rory, Theo and Travis Juan; and a sister, Phyllis Livingstone of Kalamazoo and Torch Lake. A memorial service will be held at the Presbyterian Church on Friday, Sept. 3, 2004, at 11 a. m., with visitation from 10:30 a. m. until the time of the service. The Rev. Dr. Homer Nye will officiate. Memorial contributions may be directed to Phoenix Assistance League on 7th Street, Phoenix, Ariz. Arrangements are by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

WONDOLSKI, Doris
Doris Wondolski, 50, a former registered nurse, died Wed., June 19, 1974. She had been assistant director of health and education at Phoenix Indian Medical Center. She graduated from ASU and would have received her master's degree at ASU in October. Husband, John; sisters Winifred Thornham and Elsie Gonzalez. Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Mass in the Cathedral of SS. Simon & Jude. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 6/21/1974.

WONG, Guey
Guey Wong, 82, who came to Phoenix in 1956 from China, died Jan. 19, 1980, in Hillhaven Nursing Center. Children, Fay, Mary, Margaret and Francis Wong, Roy and Mary Ong, Hong and Helen Woo; a brother; and 19 grandchildren. 24 January 1980.

WONG, Jean
Jean Wong, 49, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2006, in Phoenix. Born and raised in Phoenix, Jean attended Ann Ott and Barcelona Elementary Schools, later graduating from Alhambra High School. Jean's interest in commercial art led her to a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design from Arizona State University in 1979. Later, she caught the entrepreneurial bug and established her own firm, 226 Design. Business flourished and a reputation was built. She served her community including working with Soroptimist International and the Flinn Foundation. Music and adventure were Jean's hobbies. She was a classical pianist and took great interest in live concert performances including jazz as well as music of the 60's and 70's. She made many friends in the music community and conducted interviews of famous artists from that era. Adventure was her middle name. She skydived, drove through France on her own and hiked in Kauai. Jean is survived by her mother, Mrs. Ngok MOON (Choi Youn YEE) WONG; siblings, Suzie KWAN (Andrew), Mary LUM (Bill), Doris WONG, Barry WONG and Harry WONG; and nieces and nephews, Christie KWAN, Clifford KWAN, Dina KWAN, Russell LUM and Jennifer Lum. Memorial services were Saturday, August 12 at Valley View Bible Church, 4222 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ, 602-265-4155. Memorial contributions may be made to either: ASU Foundation (music and graphic design scholarship in Jean's name), c/o Jackie Norton, P.O. Box 2260, Tempe, AZ 85280-2260, or Hospice of the Valley-Gardiner House, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014-5656, "In Memory of Jean Wong". Arrangements by Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 480-991-5800. The (Phoenix) Arizona Republic, August 9, 2006

WONG, Suey Oy
Chandler - Suey Oy Wong, 61, was born in China and died Wednesday, June 19, 1974, in Chandler Community Hospital. She had lived in Arizona since 1950. Mother, Cheung Tai Cheung; nephews, Gene Gin and Chun Gin. Gibbons Bunker Mortuary. Burial in Mesa Cemetery. 6/22/1974.

WOOD, Alvin
Alvin E. Wood, son of Lucille Coffman Wood & Claude Elmo Wood, passed away on July 10, 2011. Services were held Friday July 15, 2011 at Maryvale Chapel. Mr. Wood was a 1962 graduate of Grand Canyon College. Alvin is survived by Martha his wife of 48 years, two daughters, Suzanne (Jeff) Climer and Katherine Enriquez, one son Edward Wood, six grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Two brothers, Douglas Wood & Elzy Wood. Arrangements are being provided by Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services. The Arizona Republic 7/15/2011.

WOOD, Betty Jean
Mesa - Betty Jean Wood, 30, a member of the Mesa Jehovah's Witnesses Congregation, died Tues., July 3, 1974, in Desert Samaritan Hospital. Husband, Roy; children, Karen, Penny, Norman and Shad; her mother, Mrs. Edith Seely; and sisters, June O'Connor, Anna Magnuson, wilma Tulk, and Sharon and Maxine Seely. Gibbons Bunker Chapel. Burial in Mesa Cemetery. 7/4/1974.

WOOD, Elbert B.
Elbert B. Wood, 75, a retired barber, died Wednesday, August 9, 1967, in St. Joseph's Hospital. He worked at the San Carlos Barber Shop and at Steele's Barber Shop in Phoenix. He was a World War I veteran, a member of the American Legion, the Barber's Union and the Menonite Bretheren Church. Mr. Wood was born in Mount Vernon, Arkansas, and came here in 1944 from Corpus Christi, Texas. He resided at 1832 E. Pinchot. Survivors include his wife, Mabel; two daughters, Mrs. Harold Lively and Mrs. Edger F. White, all of Phoenix; two sisters and two brothers out of state and five grandchildren. Services at A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Burial in Memory Lawn Park. Friday, August 11, 1967.

WOOD, Fern
Tempe - Fern Mae Wood, 85, a member of the Lakeshore Bible Church of God, died Dec. 3, 1982, at Tempe St. Luke's Hospital. Mrs. Wood was born in Iowa and moved to Tempe from Michigan 23 years ago. She is survived by her daughters, Hazel M. Christensen and Barbara M. Listenberger; son, Richard F.; a sister; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services were Monday at Carr Memorial Chapel, 26 E. Fifth St. Interment East Resthaven. Published in The Arizona Republic Sunday, December 5, 1982, p. E15.

WOOD, Frances R.
Mesa -- Frances R. Wood, 73, 130 1/2 S. Sirrine, died Sat., Aug. 5, 1967, in her home. Mrs. Wood was born in Belleville, IL, and moved to Arizona in 1925. She was a professional seamstress and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. W. F. SCHLINK of Mesa, Mrs. W. E. HARMON of Arlington, VA, Mrs. N. J. COLLINS, Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Vivian R. TUCKER of Cincinnati; a brother and a sister out of state; 15 grandchildren and 15 gr-grandchildren. Burial in Mesa Cemetery. Aug. 8, 1967.

WOOD, Fred S.
Fred S. Wood, passed away August 30, 2004 in Glendale, AZ. He was born March 19, 1935 in Salinas, CA. Fred grew up in the Phoenix area and served his country in the Navy. He then worked in the agriculture field traveling around California before settling in Blythe, where he stayed and worked in agriculture for several years. Fred has lived in the Glendale area for the past 20 years. Fred is survived by his wife of 40 years, Karen Stroschein Wood of Glendale, AZ. His two sons: Dale & Lorenza Angle of Avondale, AZ, Dana & Jane Angle of Gilbert, AZ, his two daughters: Cindy Cowan and Penny S. Wood of Winslow, AZ, his mother-in-law: Agnes Stroschein of Peoria, AZ, his two brothers: Floyd Wood of Phoenix, AZ and Gene Wood of Scottsdale, AZ, 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren also survive him. Fred was preceded in death by two sons: Fred Jr. and Jerry and two grandsons. Services will be Monday September 6, 2004 at 2:00 at the LDS Church, 108th Ave and Grand in Sun City, AZ. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley, Thunderbird Unit, 13620 N 55th Ave, Glendale AZ 85304 or International Institute of Advanced Medicine, 1232 Midvalley Drive, Jessup, PA 18434. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/4/2004.

WOOD, Gertrude P.
Glendale - Services for Gertrude P. Wood, 79, were at Memory Lawn Mortuary. Mrs. Wood, a homemaker and member of Maryvale Church of the Nazarene, died Nov. 19, 1982, at Sunset Retirement Home. She was born in Gainsville, Texas, and moved to the valley 35 years ago. Son, Claude; one brother, five sisters; and one grandchild. 11/20/1982.

WOOD, Gladys Hacker
Services for Gladys Hacker Wood, a homemaker, were in Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 N. 27th Ave. Mrs. Wood died Sunday in a Valley hospital. She moved to Phoenix 14 years ago from her native Nebraska. Survivors include a daughter, Anetta Fuller; a sister; a brother; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1982, p.D4

WOOD, James S.
83, of Mesa, a retired mail carrier who came here six years ago from Holbrook. 10/15/1968.

WOOD, Lorraine R.
Lorraine R. Wood, of Tucson, died Feb. 11, 1994. She was a former buyer for Diamonds Department Store. Son, Richard N.; brother, Richard Nelson; one grandchild. Valley Funeral Home, Tucson. 2/17/1994.

WOOD, Margret
Margret Wood, age 84, lost her courageous battle with Lymphoma, surrounded by her family. Born in Oklahoma, January 11, 1920, she came to Mesa as a 17 year old. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Elmer, her daughters, Nina Subry, Ella Weckerly and Doris Knudsen, 2 "sons", Jim Knudsen and Bill Subry. 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Sisters Julia Wood of Mesa, Fay Lane and brother Ray Woodard of Checotah, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by brothers Diamond, Hedley and "Buster" Woodard, sisters Jean Shoemake, Betty Legg, and parents Raymond and Lou Ella Woodard. Margret will be remembered for her great love and pride in her family, handmade quilts, cooking, painting and canning. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Banner Hospice. Submitted on (09/04/2004) from East Valley Tribune

WOOD, Marjorie Viola
Marjorie Viola Wood, passed away on September 16, 2004, at 83 years of age. Marjorie was born April 23, 1921, in Bancroft, Idaho, to William Henry and Sarah Zweifel Chandler. She was the 7th of 12 children. She worked as a nurse at Tempe Community Hospital and retired as a Tempe Union High School employee. She is survived by her daughter Cheryl, son Richard (Betsy), daughter-in-law Teverly, 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband Edward "Pete" Wood, son Leo and grandson Daniel. Marjorie loved cooking for family and friends, fishing and traveling. Visitation will be Tuesday evening, Sept. 21 from 6:00 - 8:00 p. m. at Bunker's Mortuary, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 10:00 a. m. at Bunker's Mortuary, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa with a viewing 1 hour prior to service. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/21/2004.

WOOD, Marjorie Viola
Marjorie Viola Wood passed away on September 16, 2004, at 83 years of age. Marjorie was born April 23, 1921 in Bancroft, Idaho to William Henry and Sarah Zweifel Chandler. She was the 7th of 12 children. She worked as a nurse at Tempe Community Hospital and retired as a Tempe Union High School employee. She is survived by her daughter Cheryl, son Richard (Betsy), daughter-in-law Teverly, 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband Edward "Pete" Wood, son Leo and grandson Daniel. Marjorie loved cooking for family and friends, fishing and traveling. Visitation will be Tuesday evening Sept. 21 from 6:00-8:00 p. m. at Bunker's Mortuary, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 10:00 a. m. at Bunker's Mortuary, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa with a viewing 1 hour prior to service. Submitted on (09/21/2004) from East Valley Tribune

WOOD, Rita
Rita Wood, 78, of 534 W. Maryland, died Tuesday, June 4, 1974, in a Phoenix hospital. Daughter, Mrs. Doris Young; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services and burial in Portland, Oregon. 6/6/1974.

WOODALL, Hugh
6 March 1882 - 4 July 1974. Hugh Woodall, 93, a retired refrigeration engineer at Phoenix College, died Thursday, July 4, 1974. Wife, Isabel; children, Mrs. Lucille Cole, Mrs. Ida Ryan, and Thomas. A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary. 7/7/1974.

WOODARD, Imogene S.
2 July 1920 - 21 December 1982 Mesa - Services for Imogene S. Woodard, 62, were at Gibbons-Bunker Garden Chapel. Mrs. Woodard died Dec. 21, 1982, at Mesa Lutheran Hospital. She was born in Poteau, Oklahoma, and moved to Mesa 46 years ago. She is survived by her husband, Hedly; daughters, JoAnn Fletcher, Mary Lou Smith and Patsy Burger; son, Carl; three sisters; two brothers; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 12/22/1982.

WOODARD, Oscar R.
15 Jun 1913 - 23 Jan 1980 Mesa - Oscar R. Woodard, 66, who retired as a purser after 33 years for Trans World Airlines, died Jan. 23, 1980. He and moved here 16 years ago from New Jersey. He served with the Air Transport Command in World War II and was a member of the Apache Wells Sheriff's Posse. Surviving are his wife, Ethel; children, Joyce Main and Dennis Woodard. Burial in Mtn. View Memorial Gardens. 1/25/1980.

WOODBERRY, Isaac
Funeral announcement: Services graveside Greenwood Memorial Park. Webber & Sons Mortuary. 1/3/1982

WOODCOX, Jonas Emery
13 Dec 1906 - 25 Mar 1980 Mesa - Jonas Emery Woodcox, 73, a retired fireman for Cypress Steel Co., died March 25, 1980. Mr. Woodcox moved to Arizona in 1955 from Indiana. He is survived by his wife, Hilda; children, Roma Acton, Delores Wilmoski, Opal Buchanan and Dick; eight grandchildren. Memorial services were in Mesa East Church of God. 3/27/1980.

WOODFILL, Violet I.
Peoria - Violet I. Woodfill, 77, a member of First United Methodist Church, Eastern Star, Amaranth and Boswell Hospital Auxiliary, died Oct. 19, 1979, in the hospital. Mrs. Woodfill moved to Arizona in 1960 from Visalia, California. She is survived by her children, Norma Jeanne Osterhour, Marjory M. Dietrich, C. William Eber... and Clifford C. Barnes; a brother, four sisters; 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Services were in Lundberg Gold Door Chapel, Youngtown. The AZ Republic 10/20/1979.

WOODFORD, Charles L.
Charles L. Woodford, 50, died Aug. 19, 1967, at St. Joseph's Hospital Mr. Woodford, 4128 W. Van Buren, was born in Marionville, Missouri, and came to Arizona 25 years ago. He was a veteran of World War II. He was employed by Allison Steel for 18 years and had worked for the past four years as a truck driver for Thomas Auto Supply. Wife, Mary F.; a son, Monte, out of state; two stepsons, Jerry F. STUCKER of Winslow and Dean Gale STUCKER of Phoenix; and two grandchildren. Burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery. The AZ Republic 20 August 1967.

WOODFORD, Rick E.
7 Apr 1955 - 25 Jan 1980 Rick E. Woodford, 24, of Littleton, Colorado, a former plumbing supply purchasing agent who was in the Valley two days, died of an illness Jan. 25, 1980, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Wife, Malinda; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Woodford of Glendale; three brothers. Services in Denver. 1/27/1980.

WOODIEL, Lara L.
Gilbert - Lara L. Woodiel, 5, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce T. Woodiel, died Saturday, June 1, 1974, in Chandler Community Hospital after a short illness. Survivors include grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Woodiel, Mr. Vernon K. Byler and Mrs. Florence E. Byler. Gibbons-Bunker Garden Chapel. 6/3/1974.

WOODIEL, Mae M.
Mae M. Woodiel, 54, died April 20, 1978, en route to a hospital. She moved to Chandler in 1972 from Goshen, Indiana, and was a member of Central Baptist Church. Husband, William; son, Tom, and three brothers. Bueler Mortuary. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 22, 1978

WOODLEY, Vivian Kimes
26 Sept 1895 - 22 Oct 1979 Vivian Kimes Woodley, 84, who lived in Arizona 42 years, died Oct. 22, 1979. Mrs. Woodley had served in the Army from 1943 to 1944. Surviving are her daughters, Lucille Moton, Virtia Thomas, and Nadine Fergerson; 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Webber & Sons Chapel. 10/24/1979.

WOODROME, Linville Lee
Linville Lee Woodrome, 91, of Cave Creek, died Wednesday, March 30, 1977, in Waitwell Nursing Home. He was a retired baker. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Cleal Milby, Mrs. Marvel Warrick and Arvella Robertson; two grandchildren; and a sister. Graveside services Phoenix Memorial Park. Hansen Mortuary. Arizona Republic 4/1/1977, C5.

WOODRUFF, Ethel Mary
Ethel Mary Woodruff, 98, of White Mountain Lakes, Arizona, passed away September 9, 2004. Arrangements entrusted to Owens Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/11/2004.

WOODRUFF, Mary Ella
Mesa -- Mary Ella Woodruff, 91, died Mon., Feb. 9, 1976, in her home, 1361 E, Broadway. Survivors include husband, Sidney J.; children, Dorothy Corcoran and Denley; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services in Church of Christ, 1223 E. Dana. 11 Feb 1976

WOODRUFF, Olin O.
Casa Grande -- Olin O. Woodruff, 64, died Tues., Aug. 15, 1967, at his place of business. He died at the Paramount Packing Co. He was born in LaVeta, CO, and came to Casa Grande 22 years ago. He was a Mason, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and of the VFW. Survivors include his wife, Mildred; a sister, Velma WATSON of Phoenix; two brothers out of state; and a grandchild. Mountain View Cemetery 17 August 1967

WOODS, Adele S.
Adele S. Woods, 88, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away on September 16, 2004. No local services were held. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Donor's Choice. Arrangements entrusted to Menke Funeral Home. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/19/2004.

WOODS, Adele S.
Adele S. Woods, 88, of Sun City, Arizona, died Thursday, September 16, 2004, in Peoria, Arizona. She was from Illinois and was a retired jewelry store manager. No local services planned. Menke Funeral Home handled arrangements. 623-979-6451. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/18/2004.

WOODS, Doris Ladd
Doris Ladd Woods, 83, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 8, 2004. Services: 11 a. m., Saturday, September 25, 2004, Hansen Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

WOODS, Eddie, Jr.
34, was born in De Kalb, Texas, and moved to Chandler 22 years ago. Wife, Mary; sons, Eddie, Jr., Kent, Johnny, and Bobby; daughters, Louise, LaVon, Essex and Mertiz WOODS; father, Eddie WOODS, Sr., all of Chandler; four brothers and three sisters. Burial in Mesa Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/30/1967.

WOODS, Irene
Irene Woods, 95, of Phoenix, died Feb. 15, 1994. She was born in Aurora, Illinois, and was a homemaker. Son, George survives. Services St. Francis Cemetery, 5005 E. Oak St. A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. 2/17/1994.

WOODS, Irene Mantz
Irene Mantz Woods, 77, of Sun City West, died June 15, 1994. She was born in Pittsburgh and was a retired secretary and a World War II Army veteran. She was a member of the American Legion. Husband, James C.; daughter, Denise Roussinos; sons, David E. and Paul; sister, Catherine Loeffert; five grandchildren. 6/17/1994.

WOODS, Lena Rachel
Lena Rachel Woods, 77, a member of the Maricopa County Club of the Blind, was born in Paris, TX, and moved to Phoenix in 1954 from Kansas City. Survivors include two sons, Levi WILLIAMS of Phoenix and Marvin WILLIAMS of El Paso; a daughter, Mrs. Maxine RIVERS of Los Angeles; two sisters in Kansas City; and two grandchildren. Services were in the First Institutional Baptist Church, 1141 E. Jefferson. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 5/17/1967.

WOODS, May Bell
Glendale - May Bell Woods, 61, died Sunday, July 7, 1974, at St. Luke's Hospital. Husband, Kendall E.; sisters, Mrs. M. L. Martin, Mrs. LaVene McDannald, and Mrs. Robert Furlow. Services in Chapel of the Chimes. 7/8/1974.

WOODS, Stella A.
27 June 1901 - 2 Oct 1979 Services for Stella A. Woods, 78, who lived in Phoenix since 1960 and died Oct. 2, 1979, in her home on west Fairmont Avenue, were in Grimshaw Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home. Mrs. Woods is survived by her husband, the Rev. Frank B. Woods; children, Lenora Mayme Waldon and Frank, Jr.; and three grandsons. Interment Memory Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of material remembrances those who wish may donate to the Phoenix Christian High School Student Assistance Fund, 1751 W. Indian School Rd. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, October 4, 1979.

WOODS, Twila Hazel
Twila Hazel Woods, 99, of Phoenix, died Feb. 1, 1994. She was born in Nebraska and was a homemaker. Daughter, Norene Collard; son, Charles Clifford; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. 2/4/1994.

WOODS, William D.
beloved husband of Fern of Mesa. (funeral announcement only) 1/12/1976.

WOODSTOCK, Rhoda W.
89, of Sun City, a retired elementary school teacher, was born in Wisconsin. Survivors include her daughter, Sally R. SWANSON; son, Lowell. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/12/1994.

WOODWARD, Jewel
Jewel Woodward, 67, of Lakeside, a secretary, died Dec. 31, 1987, at Navapache Hospital. She was born in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma. Survivors include her husband, James L.; daughter, Donna BRADSHAW; and stepsons, Mike and Gary. Services at Owens Mortuary, Show Low. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tree of Life at Navapache Hospital. The Arizona Republic Saturday, January 2, 1988, p. C4.

WOODY, Carol McFall
Carol McFall Woody, 53, of Tualatin, Oregon, formerly of Flagstaff, died June 13, 1994. She was born in Phoenix. Survivors include her husband, Jerry R.; son, William; parents, Dorothy and Fred McFall; sisters, Kathy Atha, Marilyn Short, Barbara Flores and Dorothy McFall; brothers, Ken, John, Bill, Leo and Larry; and three grandchildren. Greer's Mountain View Mortuary, Flagstaff. 6/18/1994.

WOODY, Virginia M.
Virginia M. Woody, 85, of Paradise Valley, died May 18, 1994. She was born in Lincoln, Kansas, and was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughter, Donna Frances Woody Matthews; son, Randolph Marshall; brother, Richard Wilson Marshall; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Messinger Mortuary, Scottsdale. 21 May 1994.

WOOLDRIDGE, Thelma
1 Oct 1913 - 28 Mar 1980 Thelma Wooldridge, 66, who came here 16 years ago from California, died March 28, 1980. She was a member of The First Assembly of God Church. Husband, Andy; children, Joyce J. Pieplow, Molly M. Harrod, James C., J. David and Thomas L.; a brother; 18 grandchildren. Interment Memory Lawn. 3/30/1980.

WOOLINGTON, Joe Wright
24 April 1906 - 1 Oct 1979 Services for Joe Wright Woolington, 73, a rancher and farmer who died Oct. 1, 1979, in Glendale Samaritan Hospital, were in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Chapel of the Chimes announced. Mr. Woolington, 4127 W. Glendale, lived here since 1971 and was a member of the Lions and Elks. His wife, Alice; two sisters and a brother survive. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, October 4, 1979.

WOOLLEY, Dr. Theodore H.
Dr. Theodore H. Wooley, 77, a dentist, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1982, in a Valley hospital. Services for Wooley were in Christ the King Church, 1505 E. Dana. He was born in Wisconsin and moved to Arizona in 1948. He was a charter member of Elks Lodge No. 1781. Survivors include his wife, Ann; a son, Don; a daughter, Marjorie Braley; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Burial Mountain View Memorial Gardens. Larry J. Melcher Mortuary. The Phoenix Gazette Oct. 27, 1982.

WOOLSON, Helen C.
Services for Helen C. Woolson, 78, a homemaker, were in Valley United Presbyterian Church. Mrs Woolson, of Scottsdale, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1982, in a Valley hospital. She was born in New York and moved to Arizona ten years ago from Detroit. She had been a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham, Michigan. Son, James; daughter, Helen; a brother; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Published in the Phoenix Gazette 10/21/1982.

WOOTAN, Oscar S.
11 Aug 1905 - 8 Oct 1980 Oscar S. Wootan, 75, a retired factory worker who came here from San Clemente, Calif. in 1971, died Oct. 8, 1980. Mr. Wootan was born in Castell, Texas. Survived by his wife, Virginia; sons Harry and Scott; a sister and four grandchildren. Greenwood Memorial Park burial, 2300 W. Van Buren. The Arizona Republic Thursday, Oct. 9, 1980.

WORBS, Carl L.
Carl L. Worbs, 88, a retired lumber company yard man, died Tuesday, April 18, 1978, in a Valley hospital. He moved to Arizona from Minnesota six years ago and resided in Tempe. Wife, Gladys; two sons, Donald and Lloyd; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Green Acres Scottsdale Chapel. The Phoenix Gazette April 25, 1978

WORKS, Shontavia Monique
Shontavia Monique Works, 2, of Phoenix, died May 16, 1994. She was born in Phoenix. Mother, Adrian; legal guardian, Lydia Anderson; sisters, Shawntel and Charmel Erahn; brothers, Donta'l and Arona. East Resthaven Park Cemetery, 4310 E. Southern. 22 May 1994.

WORLEY, Gabriel J.
51, was born in Union, S. C., and came to Phoenix seven years ago. Wife, Minnie, of Statesville, N. C.; daughters, Jane CRAMER of Phoenix and Irene WORLEY of Statesville; sons, Dewey, Robert, Steve, Roy and Henry, all of Statesville; four brothers and two sisters out of state. Burial in Statesville. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/25/1967.

WORLEY, Maggie
Maggie Worley, 80, of Phoenix, died June 11, 1994. She was born in Cushion, Okla. Survivors include daughter, Ruth Lee; sons, William and Isaac; sisters, Bertanna Boone and Elizabeth; brothers, Johnnie, Tonnie, Odell and Melvis Morris; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Eastlake Mortuary. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 1622 N. 39th Ave. 6/16/1994.

WORMAN, Joyce Sinclair
Joyce Sinclair Worman, 83, of Chandler died Aug. 23, 2004 in Chandler. Tempe Mortuary handled arrangements. (480) 967-1643. Submitted on (08/27/2004) from East Valley Tribune

WORRELL, William M.
William M. Worrell, 53, died of a heart attack Wed., June 12, 1974, in Pueblo, Colorado. He had left the analytical investment field with Wells Fargo Bank to become one of the leading trainers of racing greyhounds in the country. He graduated from Creighton Elementary, Scottsdale High School, Phoenix College, and Stanford University. He was wounded three times while serving with Gen. Patton's 3rd Army in Europe and was awarded the Purple Heart with two clusters. Mother, Mrs. Agnes L. Worrell; sisters, Mrs. Muriel Willard and Mrs. Winifred Barrows; and a brother, Jack Worrell. Private cremation was in Pueblo, CO. 6/15/1974.

WORSHAM, Arthur C.
Arthur C. Worsham, 85, who retired as assistant manager of a Safeway Store in Sunnyslope this year, died Monday, May 1, 1967, in Lincoln Hospital. Mr. Worsham, 1931 W. Luke, moved to Phoenix 25 years ago from Joplin, Missouri. He was born in Rush Springs, Oklahoma. Services in Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include three sons, Arthur F. and James; both of Phoenix, and Paul of San Jose, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Margie Chambers and Mrs. Sandra Dew, both of Phoenix; a brother, T. C. of Flagstaff; two other brothers and a sister out of state and nine grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, May 3, 1967.

WORSHAM, John F.
Coolidge - John F. Worsham, 59, a resident of Coolidge for many years, died Wed., June 26, 1974, in Cottage Grove, Oregon, while vacationing. He served seven years as a guard at the Arizona State Prison and was a World War II veteran. Wife, Alvia; sons, John E. and Jerry D.; daughters, Mrs. Ruby Gilchriest and Mrs. Jessie R. Campton; a sister, Mrs. Ruby M. Brooks; two brothers out of state; nine grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Cole and Maud Mortuary. Burial in Valley Memorial Park. July 1, 1974.

WORSHAM, Marie E.
(funeral announcement only) Marie E. Worsham, Long Beach, Calif., grandmother of John Lewis, Phoenix, passed away April 9, 1978, in Long Beach. Three brothers, one sister also survive. Graveside services conducted by Rev. Jack Branon in Greenwood, A. L. Moore & Sons. Mortuary. Sunday, April 16, 1978.

WORSLEY, Clarence M.
Clarence M. Worsley, Age 86, died Sept. 22, 2004 in Scottsdale. He was born July 27, 1918 in Triumph, Illinois. Clarence served as a test pilot in WW II, in the Army Air Force. He is survived by his beloved Wife, Myrtle, sons, Gregory & Kevin, sisters Florine Fischer & Florence B. Aken, a brother, Melvin D., Granddaughter Caroline & grandson Gregory. Visitation 5-8 PM, Monday, 9-27-04, Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 E. Greenway Rd., Phoenix, service 10:00 AM Tuesday at the mortuary, burial at the Veterans Cemetery. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/26/2004.

WORTMAN, Carl J.
Carl J. Wortman of Sun Lakes, Az. passed away Sept. 8, 2004. He was born Sept. 21, 1926 in Chanute, Ks. He served in the Air Force in the 40's. He was a manufacturer rep in sporting goods covering the mid-west. He moved to Sun Lakes in 1996. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dolores J. (D. J.) Wortman; daughter Debra and husband Terry Emanuel and grandchildren Tara and Carl W., Pleasant Hill, Mo.; brother and wife Dr. Jack and Donna Wortman; sister Margaret and husband Stuart; brother Max; sister-in-law Neva; 15 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Bill, and three nephews. At his request, no services are planned. Memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of the Valley, 1570 E. Flower St., Phoenix, Az. 85014-5656. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/10/2004.

WORTZMAN, Rebecca Tuman
Rebecca Tuman Wortzman, 86, of Mesa, died Oct. 26, 1994. She was a homemaker and was born in New York City. Daughter, Susan RAMBO; sister, Kate PALEY; two grandchildren. 11/1/1994.

WOSKOFF, Rose
Rose Woskoff, 98, of Sioux City, Iowa, formerly of Phoenix, died Jan. 30, 1994. She was born in Russia and was a retail store owner. Daughter, Anne SHINDLER; son, Paul; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Nelson-Berger Funeral Service, Iowa. Services in Iowa. 2/3/1994.

WOTHKE, Charles A.
Dec. 18, 1927-July 13, 2006. Graduate of Arizona State University, Charles A. (Chuck) Wothke, 78, of Waianae, formerly of Monroe, died July 13, 2006, at Queen's Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii. Services were held July 30 at Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary, Waipahu. Burial was in National Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu. Born Dec. 18, 1927, in Monroe, he was the son of Al and Agnes WOTHKE. He married Debbiane WHITING on Aug. 26, 1951. He was a Lutheran minister until retiring. The Rev. WOTHKE served in the Army until 1957, attaining the rank of second lieutenant. A 1945 graduate of Monroe High School, he earned a degree in applied business management from Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, in 1953, and a master's degree in theology from Pacific Theological Seminary, Berkeley, California, in 1963. He founded Waianae Coast Comprehensive Medical Center and was a member of numerous community organizations. He attended Trinity Lutheran Church and School, Monroe, and enjoyed golfing. Surviving are his wife, Debbiane; a daughter, Teresa SARNO of Waianae; a brother, William (Sherry) of Asheville, N.C., and a grandson. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Victoria, on Oct. 22, 1970. Memorials may be made to Maluhia Lutheran Church of Waianae or to the American Cancer Society. Donations to Joy of Christ Lutheran Church. Aloha attire. The Monroe (Michigan) Evening News, September 11, 2006

WRATTEN, Cherilyn Lisa
Graveside services for Cherilyn Lisa Wratten, 19-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. Wratten was at Greenwood Memorial Park. She drowned at home Oct. 19, 1979. Other survivors include a sister; a brother; grandparents, Myrtle Crabtree and Millicent Wratten; and great-grandparents, Lily Powell and Mr. and Mrs. Dwain Esker. The AZ Republic 22 Oct. 1979.

WREN, Earline
Earline Wren was born May 16, 1936 to the late Leroy and Pauline Glasco in Teague, TX. In 1942, Earline and her family relocated to Arizona where she attended, and graduated from, Coolidge High School in 1954. Earline accepted Christ at an early age and rededicated her life at First New Life Missionary Baptist Church where she served faithfully in many ministries. Earline worked for Mission Linen for 25 years until she retired in 1996. Earline departed this life on August 31, 2004. She will be missed for her warm smile and her kind ways. She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Stephanie Graves; four sons, Robert Young, Jr., Gerald Wren, Christopher Thompson and Melvin Thompson; sisters Maedora Freeman, Natline White, Sarah Glasco, Lillie Glasco; half-sister Erma Glasco, Clemmie Jackson; brother Joel Glasco and half-brother Charlie Glasco; six grandchildren, Mikisha Steele, Richard Graves, Jr., Indigo Young, Jeremy Young, Diana Thompson and Christopher Thompson, Jr. and three great-grandchildren, Keshae, Stacy and Michael, all of Phoenix, Arizona. She will also be missed by two special friends Jesse McClure and Bobby Burnette; a host of nieces, nephews and friends at Phoenix Memorial Towers. Her parents, brother Clarence Glasco and half-sister Emma Glasco preceded her in death. Services will be held on Saturday, September 4th at 11:00 AM at House of Rhema Full Gospel Baptist Church, 2802 E. South Mountain Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040. Services will be followed by a Memorial Celebration to be held at Phoenix Memorial Towers Recreation Room, 1405 S. 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/4/2004.

WRIGHT, Archie H.
Archie H. Wright, a retired auto mechanic, died Wed., June 12, 1974, in the Dora L. Nursing Home. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was associated with a son in the used car business in Phoenix. Wife, Bessie; sons, Alvin H. and Ross C.; four brothers and two sisters; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were in Paradise Chapel. Burial in Green Acres Cemetery. 6/15/1974.

WRIGHT, Arthur M.
65, of Peoria, an appliance repairman, was an Air Force veteran. Survivors include his wife, Gwyneth; daughters, Christine WILSON and Bonnie ROBINSON; mother, Evelyn; one sister; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/16/1994.

WRIGHT, Charles D.
Humboldt - Charles D> Wright, 25, a truck driver with the John McCabe Trucking Co., was killed Thurs., March 5, 1970, in a two-car accident on U. S. 60 east of Superior. He was a graduate of Phoenix Union High School and attended Phoenix College. He lived in Humboldt the past three months. Wife, Janet, of Humboldt; parents, Mr. and Mrs. James L. WRIGHT of Phoenix. Burial in Resthaven Memorial Park, Phoenix. 3/8/1970.

WRIGHT, Charles L.
Mesa - Charles L. Wright, 78, a retired self-employed painter, died Dec. 3, 1982, at Tempe Hospital. He was born in Birmingham, England, and moved to the east Mesa area from Pennsylvania three years ago. Survived by daughter, Clara Webb; son, Carl; a brother; and 11 grandchildren. 12/5/1982.

WRIGHT, Dudley S.
Lake Havasu City -- Dudley S. Wright, 65, died Tues., Jan. 6, 1976, in the Veterans Administration Center at Prescott. He moved here 12 years ago and was a hotel manager. Wife, Joy; son, Steven, and a brother. Graveside services Los Angeles National Cemetery. 1/9/1976.

WRIGHT, Ellen and Helen
daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Richard WRIGHT. Mrs. WRIGHT is the former Pamela DUNNE of Mesa. Survivors include grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester WRIGHT of Mesa; grandmother, Mrs. Julia MORRIS of Mesa; a sister, Julia, of Yuma. 9/1/1967.

WRIGHT, Gary B.
Gary B. Wright, 32, of Chandler, died Aug. 2, 1994. He was born in Augusta, Maine. Survivors include his fiancee Joanne Michelle Robideau; daughters, Nicole and Jessica; parents, Dorothy Norris; and Charles Andrew, Jr.; sisters, Linda, Kimberly and Sharon; brother, Charles Andrew III; and his grandfather. Services Kairos Ministry, 120 S. Oregon, Chandler. 8/6/1994.

WRIGHT, George Alfred
George Alfred Wright, Jr., 100, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away September 16, 2004. He was born in Chesterfield, England. He moved with his family to Rockford, IL at the age of 4. He retired to AZ in 1970. Survivors include daughter, Shirley Burrier; 3 granddaughters, Kathy Smith, Susan Morrison and Patti Murray; 4 great and 1 great great grandchild. Funeral service at 1:30PM on Friday, September 17th at First United Methodist Church, 5510 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012. Memorials to the church. Arrangements by Hansen Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/17/2004.

WRIGHT, Hulon
Hulon "Jake" Wright, 70, of Mesa, died Thursday, Sep. 28, 1989, at Valley Lutheran Hospital. Mr. Wright, a World War II veteran, was born in Belmont, LA, and moved to Arizona 27 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Betty; sons, Kenneth Wright of Ahwatukee and William Wright of Mesa; daughter, Toni Sikes of Mesa; mother, Clytie Wright of Covina, CA; sister, Betty Jo Chassereau, LaPuente, CA; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were at Apache Junction Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial at Mesa City Cemetery. East Valley Tribune Oct. 1, 1989.

WRIGHT, Larry
Larry Wright, 35, of Phoenix, died Jan. 26, 1994. He was a native of Phoenix and was a nurses' aide. Wife, Ruby; daughters, Monique, Michelle and Melissa; sons, Larry, Jr., Cornell, Brandon and Anthony; parents, Flossie and Clifton; and grandparents. Services at Open Door Church, 1152 E. Monroe, Phoenix. 2/4/1994.

WRIGHT, Ninnie L.
80, moved here in 1957 from Inglewood, California. She was born in Erath County, Texas. Daughters, Claudia COUCH, Verbia ANDREWS, Nina JONES; sons, Herman of Big Spring, Texas, Jess and Paul. Burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery. 9/8/1967.

WRIGHT, Ollie J.
Ollie J. Wright, of 3815 N. 27th Ave., died Dec. 17, 1982. She was born in West Virginia and moved to Arizona from Michigan 31 years ago. She was a member of the women's auxiliary at St. Joseph's Hospital and SS.Simon and Jude Cathedral. Husband, Richard; mother, Letifa Lewis; a sister and five brothers. Services were held at A.L. Moore & Sons. 12/21/1982.

WRIGHT, Paul H.
Paul H. Wright, 94, of Phoenix, died Jan. 29, 1994. He was born in Newport, Texas, and was a former mayor of Springerville and a rancher. Daughter, Billie DOMBEY; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 2/3/1994.

WRIGHT, Ruth S.
Kearney - Services for Ruth S. Wright, 68, who died Jan. 6, 1982, at the Tucson Medical Center, will be Saturday at the Southern Baptist Church here. Mrs. Wright, a native of Cookville, Texas, moved to this area 33 years ago. Survivors include her husband, Walter; daughters, Betty Hoyle and Glenda Marshall; three sisters; three brothers; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mountain View Cemetery Gila County, Arizona. Published in the Arizona Republic, Friday, January 8, 1982, p. E3

WRIGHT, Sidney L.
Prescott - Funeral services for Sidney L. Wright, 62, were at the Ruffner Funeral Home. Mr. Wright died January 20, 1960, at Cottonwood. Mr. Wright was born in Canada. He had lived 40 years in Arizona the past eight at Grand Canyon and at Prescott before 1951. He was a veteran of World Wars I and II. He had worked for the Fred Harvey system. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, Prescott; a son, Larry, Phoenix; two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Springer, Manhattan Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Lorraine Reich, Phoenix; and eight grandchildren. AZ Republic Jan. 22, 1960, p.16.

WRIGHT, Ura R.
Payson - Ura R. Wright, 87, was born in Halfway, Missouri, and died Nov. 29, 1982, in Payson. She moved to Phoenix in 1920 from Wilmore, Kansas, and moved to the Payson area in 1957. Daughter, Margaret Walberg; sons, Ronald and Clifford; and 10 grandchildren. 12/2/1982.

WRONKOSKI, Matthew Ryan
Matthew Ryan Wronkoski, infant son of Kimberly R. and Andrew R., of Glendale, died June 15, 1994. Survivors include his sister, Ashlyn R. and his grandparents. Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale. 6/17/1994.

WROTH, Clifford M.
57, 23 January 1960

WULLF, Everett L.
Everett L. Wulff, 76, of Casa Grande, died July 30, 1994. He was born in Illinois and was a farmer. Survivors include his daughters, Margie Parris, Becky Wood and Linda Winstead; son, Larry; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. 4 Aug 1994.

WURGES, Daniel A.
Glendale -- Rosary for Daniel August Wurges, 82, who died Tuesday, July 25, 1967, at his home at 5354 N. 61st Ave., were at Lundberg's Chapel of the Chimes, 5852 W. Glenn. Mass of Requiem at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church auditorium, 7521 N. 57th Ave. Burial in Resthaven Park Cemetery. Mr. Wurges was born in Lansing, Michigan, and worked for a motor company there until he moved to Arizona eight years ago. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Survivors include his wife, Esther LaVerne, and a daughter, mrs. Darlene Duncan, both of Glendale; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The AZ Republic July 28, 1967.

WURTH, Frederick Henry
Frederick Henry Wurth, 88, who had been a purchasing agent at the Bendix Eclipse Plant in New York where he worked for 40 years, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1982, in a Valley hospital. Services for Wurth of 10444 Cinnebar Ave., Sun City, were in Lundberg's Golden Door Chapel. He was a member of the United Church of Sun City, Sun City Square Club, Sun City Rotary Club and the Men's Club at United Church. He was past master of Union Lodge F & AM No. 95 and past president of the Masonic Club and the Elmira Association of Purchasing Agents. He was a member of the budget committee of the Community Chest in Elmira, N. Y., and was chairman for a year. He also was a member of the Rotary Club in Elmira. Survivors include his wife, Carrie; two stepdaughters, Eileen Futas and Beverly Harrington; two brothers; three sisters; and five grandchildren 10/1/1982.

WYATT, Chester C.
Chester C. Wyatt, 66, died Tuesday, June 4, 1974, in Maricopa County Hospital. He was injured in a shooting accident in 1965 which later caused him to lose a leg, and he won awards for community service after starting as a full time volunteer and Commissioner for Leadership in Education for the Advancement of Phoenix (LEAP). He was also past chairman and vice chairman of Luke-Krohn Tenant Council of the Phoenix Housing Project. Wife, Anna E.; children, John and Floyd Wyatt, Mrs. Linda Hammon and Mrs. Patricia Barnard; stepsons, Henry, Donald and Arthur Stokvis; a brother and three sisters; and 13 grandchildren. Mass in the Church of St. Mark, 400 N. 30th St. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 6/7/1974.

WYATT, Hattie M., 80, Greenwood Memorial Park, 12/7/1982.

WYMAN, Mary Alice
Mrs. Mary Alice Wyman, 87, died yesterday at her home, 7019 N. Central. Funeral services were held Monday in the Chapel of Memories, A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Dr. Ivan Bell, pastor of the Phoenix First Baptist Church officiated. Mrs. Wyman was born at Carbondale, Illinois. She moved to Phoenix from West Frankfort, Illinois, in 1944. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Otto Jordon of Christopher, Illinois; three daughters, Mrs. Fred Jones, Inglewood, California, and Verna Wyman and Louvica Wyman, both of Phoenix; and five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic Saturday, January 2, 1960.

WYNNE, Minnie
Mrs. Minnie Wynne, 80, of 1138 E. Monroe, died Tuesday, June 18, 1974, in a local hospital. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Grace Meadows and two other sisters and five brothers out of state. Webber & Sons Mortuary. Greenwood Memorial Park. 6/24/1974.

WYSER, Doris C.
Doris C. Wyser, 53, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 1976, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. She was employed by Motorola. Survivors include a son, Patrick J. Services in the Church of St Theresa, 5045 E. Thomas. 11 Feb 1976

WYTKO, Anna
Anna Prosperina Wytko, 83, of Tempe, AZ, entered into Eternal Life on September 9, 2004. Born in Morgantown, WV, on February 12, 1921 she moved from West Virginia to Arizona with her husband, Joseph, in 1984. Anna graduated from Morgantown High School in Morgantown, WV, in 1939, where she was a proud member of the National Honor Society and member of the A Cappella Choir. She was also awarded the honor of Expert Typist. Anna will be forever remembered as a loving and devoted wife, as a mother who dearly loved her children and grandchildren, as a friend who genuinely appreciated the kindness demonstrated to her by her friends, and as an avid Arizona Diamondbacks baseball fan. Although limited by a stroke in her early 40's, Anna never complained about her disability. Instead, she fearlessly modeled determination and courage, conquering obstacles most would deem insurmountable. She is genuinely admired and respected for her exceptional will and strength. Anna truly found joy in the simple things in life, and her uniquely beautiful smile, and sparkling blue eyes, have been forever etched in the memories of all who knew her. Anna's family and friends will miss her dearly, but take solace in knowing that she will live forever in the hearts of those who had the honor of loving her. It is comforting that Anna has graduated to a far better place, and now rests peacefully and joyfully in God's hands. Anna is survived by her son Joseph and daughter-in-law Susan, from Tempe, AZ; daughter Teresa Ann Cross and son-in-law Donald, from Pleasanton, CA; granddaughters Anna Marie Wytko, Emily Brook Cross and Rebecca Dawn Cross; and sisters Fanny Berolatti and Virginia Wytko, and brother Peter Berolatti. Ann was preceded in death by her devoted husband Joseph Rudolph Wytko; infant grandson, Joseph Robert Wytko; father and mother, Pete and Theresa Berolatti; sister, Katherine D'Abate; brother, Dominic Berolatti; and Tarsella Vallelonga, an aunt whom she loved as a sister. A devout Catholic all of her life, Anna greatly valued her faith and her many loyal and supportive friends she made at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Chandler, AZ. Viewings will be held in Tempe, AZ and Morgantown, WV, as follows: in Arizona at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, on Sunday Sept. 12, 2004, 2-4 P. M. with a Rosary at 4 P. M.; and in West Virginia at at Derings Funeral Home, 156 Foundry St.,Morgantown, on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004, 6-8 P. M. with a Rosary beginning at 7:30 P. M. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Star City, WV, on Sept. 15, 2004 at 8:30 A. M. with Father Dean G. Borgmeyer officiating. Graveside services will immediately follow at East Oak Grove Cemetery. Submitted on (09/12/2004) from East Valley Tribune

WYTKO, Anna Prosperina
Anna Prosperina Wytko, 83, of Tempe, AZ, entered into Eternal Life on September 9, 2004. Born in Morgantown, WV, on February 12, 1921, she moved from West Virginia to Arizona with her husband, Joseph, in 1984. Anna graduated from Morgantown High School in Morgantown, WV, in 1939, where she was a proud member of the National Honor Society and member of the A Cappella Choir. She was also awarded the honor of Expert Typist. Anna will be forever remembered as a loving and devoted wife, as a mother who dearly loved her children and grandchildren, as a friend who genuinely appreciated the kindness demonstrated to her by her friends, and as an avid Arizona Diamondbacks baseball fan. Although limited by a stroke in her early 40's, Anna never complained about her disability. Instead, she fearlessly modeled determination and courage, conquering obstacles most would deem insurmountable. She is genuinely admired and respected for her exceptional will and strength. Anna truly found joy in the simple things in life, and her uniquely beautiful smile, and sparkling blue eyes has been forever etched in the memories of all who knew her. Anna's family and friends will miss her dearly, but take solace in knowing that she will live forever in the hearts of those who had the honor of loving her. It is comforting that Anna has graduated to a far better place, and now rests peacefully and joyfully in God's hands. Anna is survived by her son Joseph and daughter-in-law Susan, from Tempe, AZ; daughter Teresa Ann Cross and son-in-law Donald, from Pleasanton, CA; granddaughters Anna Marie Wytko, Emily Brooke Cross and Rebecca Dawn Cross; and sisters Fanny Berolatti and Virginia Wytko, and brother Pete Berolatti. Anna was preceded in death by her devoted husband Joseph Rudolph Wytko; infant grandson, Joseph Robert Wytko; father and mother, Pete and Theresa Berolatti; sister, Katherine D'Abate; brother, Dominic Berolatti; and Tarsella Vallelonga, an aunt whom she loved as a sister. A devout Catholic all of her life, Anna greatly valued her faith and her many loyal and supportive friends she made at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Chandler, AZ. Viewings will be held in Tempe, AZ, and Morgantown, WV, as follows: in Arizona at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004, 2-4 PM with a Rosary at 4 PM; and in West Virginia at Derings Funeral Home, 156 Foundry St., Morgantown, on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004, 6-8 PM with a Rosary beginning at 7:30 PM. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Star City, WV, on Sept. 15, 2004, at 8:30 AM, with Father Dean G. Borgmeyer officiating. Graveside services will immediately follow at East Oak Grove Cemetery. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/12/2004.

WYTKO, Anna Prosperina
Anna Prosperina Wytko, 83, Tempe, died Sept. 9, 2004. Visitation 2-4 p. m. Sunday 9/12 at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave, Tempe. Services in Morgantown, West Virginia. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/13/2004.

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