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Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, Jan 16, 2008, p. A5
HELENE BROCK FAIRCHILD of Wickenburg, was called to Heaven on Jan. 7. She was born April 17, 1930 in Atlanta, Georgia. Helene was a longtime resident of the Gulfport, Mississippi, and graduated from Gulfport High class of 1948, where she met and married her life-long partner Milton Fairchild. In 1980 they moved to Las Vegas, Nev., where she worked as a legal secretary for many years for the law offices of Schreck and Jones. Helene was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and sister - she will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Helene is preceded in death by her father Enos BROCK, her mother Estelle BROCK and son Ray FAIRCHILD. She is survived by her husband Milton Fairchild of Wickenburg; sister Nancy REYES of Vail, Ariz.; son and daughter-in-law Cliff and Marianne FAIRCHILD of Chandler, Ariz.; daughter Nancy Love MATHENY of La Habra, Calif.; grandchildren Joshua HAMNER of St. Joesph Mo., Mallory MATHENY of La Mesa, Calif., and Annie and Aaron FAIRCHILD of Chandler; and one great grandchild Isaac HAMNER of D’Iberville Miss. A celebration of her life will take place at a later date in Nevada.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, December 23, 1937 p. 1
STATE PIONEER, 90, PASSES AWAY
Mrs. Rachel Jane FALLIS, 90 years old, pioneer Prescott resident, died at 8:30 o’clock Saturday morning, December 18, in the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. C. HILL. Death followed a heart attack. Mrs. Fallis, who was the widow of the last Walter FALLIS of Prescott, was born in Belfast, Ireland, April 1, 1847, and came to Prescott from Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada, in 1890. She resided in Prescott until two years ago, when she came to Wickenburg to live with her daughter. She also is survived by two other daughters, Mrs. T. L. DRUMMOND, Vancouver, B.C., and Mrs. Francis BRYANT, Westfield, Mass.; a granddaughter, Mrs. A. H. NELSON, Morristown, 18 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Six generations of the family were represented at a reunion held a month ago in the home of Mrs. Hill. The funeral was held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon from the Coffinger Mortuary chapel here. The Rev. M. F. STEWART, Brooklyn, Ia., officiated. Burial followed in the Odd Fellows cemetery, Prescott.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, Jan 24, 2001, p. A18.
GLORIA FAUCHER of Kingman and a former Wickenburg resident, died Jan. 16 in the Kingman Regional Medical Center. She was 74. She was born Dec. 1, 1926 in Marsh, Mont. Mrs. Faucher was retired from Safeway in Wickenburg. Survivors include five sons, David MUELLER, James FAUCHER, Dana FAUCHER and Richard FAUCHER, all of Kingman, and Steven FAUCHER of Circle City; two daughters, Debra MOSLEY of Kingman and Linda SMITH; a brother, Robert CRAMER of Wisconsin; 20 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James FAUCHER. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at 1930 Pico St. in Kingman.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, Feb. 5, 1997
MADELINE ANNEMARIE FAVILL of Poway, California, and formerly a 27-year resident of Wickenburg, died Jan. 28 in San Diego, Calif. She was 89. Mrs. Favill was born Sept 25, 1907 in Denver, Colorado. She and her husband, Charles, who preceded her in death, lived in Grants Pass, Oregon until 1970, before moving to Wickenburg. They resided in Desert Cypress Mobile Home Park. Survivors include a stepson, Charles A. DYER of San Diego, Calif.; a brother, Jess DRANSFELDT of Vanouver, Washington; three granddaughters; nine-great grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren. Services have been held.

Wickenburg Sun, Feb. 10, 1961
Man on a Visit Here Dies Suddenly Friday
FRED E. FAVORITE of Peoria Heights, Illinois, died suddenly Friday morning of last week of a heart attack in the home of Mr. & Mrs. Alex Aiello in Sunny Cove with whom he was visiting. Mr. Favorite, who was 66 years old and Mr. Aiello had been friends for many years and had worked together in Peoria, Ill. The widow, one son and two daughters survive. Funeral services and burial will take place later this week in the Illinois city.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, April 9, 2008 p. A13
ERMA LORD FENDER of Wickenburg, age 94, passed away March 31, in Oro Valley, Ariz. She was born September 6, 1913 in Brohman, Mich., to Fred and Matilda ELLIS LORD. She was preceded in death by her husband James FENDER, a son Bernard ROBART, and sister Edna LORD as well as brothers Kenneth, Bill, Melvin, Donald, Harold and Ovia. Erma is survived by children Margaret and Garnet ZIMMERMAN of Big Rapids, Mich.; Vernon and Geraldine ROBART of Casnovia, Mich.; Thelma Stuart of Fruitport, Mich.; and daughter-in-law Elsie ROBART of Whitehall, Mich.; stepchildren Charles FENDER of Wellington, Ala.; Alice and Dale MERRIFIELD of Garden City; and John FENDER of Foley, Ala.; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Fender had worked in grocery stores in Newaygo, Mich., and also in Wickenburg. She was employed by GM, and her husband and she owned and operated Fender’s Modern Motel in Roscommon, Mich. They retired to Wickenburg where they were both active with the Wise Owl Senior Center and also volunteered at the Red Cross. Family services were held Saturday, April 5 at 2 p.m. at the Wickenburg Municipal Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Grant, Mich. The family suggests any memorial contributions be made to Hospice Odyssey Healthcare of Tucson or the Wickenburg Senior Center. Arrangements under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home and Crematory

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, Dec 19, 2001, p. A11
GEORGE J. FIEDLER, Jr. of Congress, died Dec. 14, 2001 in Wickenburg. He was 64. Mr. Fiedler was born Jan. 2, 1937 in Chicago, Ill. He had lived in Arizona for the past four years. Survivors include his wife, Marian; daughter Barbara Firman; sons Jeffrey, Bradley and Kevin Nelson; sister-in-law Doris Pekas; brother-in-law Ray McGee; and 12 grandchildren. Memorial services will be held today, (Wednesday, Dec. 19) at 9:30 a.m. at North Ranch Escapees Park. Fr. John Vogt will officiate. Frey Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, May 18, 1956, p. 3
Father Of Mrs. CRAIG Summoned In Phoenix
Mrs. William E. (Betty) CRAIG has the sympathy of her many friends in the death of her father, FREEMAN FIKE of Phoenix, which occurred Friday afternoon, May 11, in Memorial Hospital in that city. Funeral services were held Tuesday of this week in the Tempe Church of God with burial following in the Double Butte Cemetery in Tempe. Mr. Fike, who was 78 years of age, was a native of Iowa and moved to Arizona in 1899. He and his brother, V. M. FIKE, who also survives, operated the first auto stage line in the Salt River Valley, carrying passengers between Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa and Chandler. He later became claims clerk for the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, a position he held for 12 years. After that he managed rental property he owned. In addition to Mrs. CRAIG and the brother, Mr. Fike is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Mary Alice PIGG of Tempe and a sister, Mrs. Axel Lindh of Yakima, Washington, also six grandchildren.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, March 26, 1997
BIRDIE "TOMMIE" FILLENWORTH of Wickenburg, died March 24 in Wickenburg. She was 91. Mrs. Fillenworth was born May 20, 1905 in Estherville, Iowa. She had lived in Arizona for the past 18 years. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Burke of Wickenburg. Mrs. Fillenworth was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Sheldon F. Fillenworth; her son Charles in 1987; and her parents, Charles and Dove Thomas. Private services will be Monday, March 31 at the Wickenburg Cemetery.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, March 14, 2001, p. A20
ERNEST E. FILLMORE, JR. of Wickenburg, died March 8 at Wickenburg Regional Medical Center. He was 66. Mr. Fillmore was born March 22, 1934 in San Francisco, Calif. He had lived in Arizona for the past nine years. Survivors include his ex-wife and companion, Judith STARNES; daughters Dorothy MOORE of Atlanta, Ga., Linda FLATT of Fort Benning, Ga., and Jennifer AUFANG of San Francisco Bay, Calif.; and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. A memorial service for Mr. Fillmore will be at 4 p.m. Friday, March 16 at Frey Funeral Home.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, January 18, 1957, p. 4
FLOYD FINLEY, Winter Visitor, Is Summoned
The friends he made during many winter visits to Wickenburg will be saddened to learn of the death of FLOYD FINLEY, which occurred at his home in Eureka, Illinois, January 1, following a stroke. Mr. Finley, who was 56 years age, stayed at the Horseshoe Lodge and the Bridge Court during his frequent winter vacations here. He is survived by his widow, Myrtle and three daughters, Mrs. Barbara McNALLY of Flagstaff; Mrs. Phyllis GAREY of Monca, Illinois, and Mrs. Floy HODEL of Eureka.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, August 2, 1945, p. 1
Rites Wednesday For THOMAS E. FISH
Death took from the community this week a resident of the past ten years, THOMAS E. FISH, who passed away Monday morning at the age of 81. He was an old age pensioner and resided in a cabin built for him by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence HANN on their property in the Reed Addition. Mr. Fish came to Wickenburg from Phoenix where for more than 20 years he had been engaged in the grocery business. Prior to that time he was similarly engaged in New Orleans, La. While a resident of Wickenburg he did considerable prospecting in the hills but had not been active in recent years. A native of Michigan, Mr. Fish had lost all touch with members of his family, having told Mr. and Mrs. Hann recently that his last contact with any of his relatives had been in 1938. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning from the Wickenburg Chapel, conducted by Rev. Ross Cleeland of the Presbyterian church, with burial in the Wickenburg Cemetery.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, April 28, 2004, B9
JANE IRENE MARSHALL FISHER, born Aug. 27, 1912, died Thursday April 22, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. following a stroke the previous week. Wife of the late Aiken W. Fisher, daughter of Charles Donnell MARSHALL and Meta Dora NOBLE MARSHALL. Resident of Stahlstown, Penn. and Wickenburg, Ariz. She is survived by daughter Joan FISHER HUMPHREY; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Michaels Episcopal Church in Rector at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2004. Gifts in her honor may be made to The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts on Shady Avenue in Pittsburgh or to the Desert Caballeros Museum in Wickenburg, Ariz. J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel Inc. in charge of arrangements.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, October 16, 2008
JESS B. FISHER, age 84, passed away Oct. 7 in Harlingen, Texas. Funeral services were held at Wickenburg Funeral Home with interment in the Wickenburg Municipal Cemetery. Jess was born April 25, 1924 in Wagoner, Oklahoma, to Eugene Fisher and Martha DENSMORE FISHER. He came to Arizona in 1941 at the age of 17 and soon after got his commercial driver's license and began working for C.T.I. near Flagstaff at the Navajo Army Depot. He worked for CTI for more than 48 years. After retiring, he moved to Salome, moving to Phoenix in 2001, and as of late South Padre Island, Texas. He was a member of Club Padre and the Spirit Club. He enjoyed the beach and fishing and loved to travel. He was preceded in death by his wife Alice Fisher on June 17, 1998. Jess is survived by his wife Christine Fisher of Port Isabel, Texas; and children Jerri Izzo and her husband Gabe of Blythe, Calif.; Gene Fisher and his wife Lori of Poston, Ariz.; step-daughter Tiffany TOPORECK and husband Tony of Phoenix; step-son Tony JONES and wife Margo of Scottsdale; sisters Barbara ERWIN (Bill) of Wataka, Texas; Wilma MORRISON (Jack) of Red Bluff, Calif.; Martha Jean LEWIS (Sheldon) of Redding, Calif.; Virginia BLANKENSHIP of Bristow, Okla.; grandchildren Tracy IZZO (Liz), Jess IZZO (Sandy), Marty FISHER, Stephanie BOHANON (Stan); step-grandchildren Kaitlin JONES, Megan JONES, Tyler JONES, Joshua JONES, and Jackson TOPORECK; and great grandchildren Stacy, Justin, T.J., Emily, and Tyson. Arrangements are under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home & Crematory.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, January 31, 1996
MARY C. FISHER, of Wickenburg died Jan 23, in Wickenburg. She was 82. Mrs. Fisher was born Sept. 5, 1913 in Middletown, Ind. She had lived in Arizona for 26 years, coming here from Indiana. Mrs. Fisher was a nurse’s aide all her life. She is survived by her son, Darnell FISHER of Aguila; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence. Services will be private. Memorial service may be made in Mrs. Fisher’s name to the Wickenburg Regional Health Care Foundation, Nursing home Expansion Fund, P.O. Box 1388, Wickenburg, Ariz. 85358. Frey Funeral Home and Cremation Service handled all arrangements.

Wickenburg Sun, Oct. 16, 1959
Fitzgerald Rites were Held Monday
Rev. Roberts Jenkins, pastor of the Baptist Church, conducted funeral services in the Wickenburg Chapel Monday afternoon for RAYMOND FITZGERALD, Salome resident who died in Community Hospital here last Saturday afternoon. Mr. Fitzgerald, who was 56 years old, had been admitted to the hospital September 28. Burial was in the Wickenburg Cemetery. Mr. Fitzgerald, a miner, had lived in Salome for approximately four years. Before that he lived in Globe. Survivors include the widow and one sister, Edith McCaslin of Salome.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, Nov 30, 1956, p. 1
LARRY FODDRILL Rites Thursday
Funeral services for LARRY FODDRILL, little son of Mr. & Mrs. Bob FODDRILL, were conducted by the Rev. Bill BARKER in Wickenburg Chapel at 3:30 p.m. Thursday with burial following in the Wickenburg Cemetery. Larry, who was born here February 5, 1955, died at his home late Tuesday afternoon after a long illness. Surviving are the parents and one brother, Danny, 6.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, January 28, 1949
Services were held Wednesday morning at the Wickenburg Chapel for TOMMY K. FODDRILL, infant son born to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Foddrill January 24 at Wickenburg Community hospital. Rev. C. A. Surber was in charge of the rites which were followed by burial in the Wickenburg cemetery.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, Nov 12, 2008
FERN ROZELLE “ROSIE” FORE entered into rest Nov. 5 at the age of 91. She was born Dec. 19, 1916 in Beardstown, Illinois, to Walter and Lola Mae Phelps. She spent 63 years in Illinois before retiring in 1979, after 38 years working with Franklin Life Insurance Company in Springfield, Ill. She married her beloved husband Nelson in 1949. He passed on in 1978 and “Rosie” moved to Wickenburg in 1979. Her positive attitude on life never wavered and was an inspiration to all who knew her. Her brother Bill and sister Lemoine preceded her in death. Her sisters Margie, Francis, and brother-in-law Bob live in Illinois. She is survived by 10 nieces and nephews who will all miss “Aunt Rosie.” Funeral services and visitation were held on Saturday (Nov. 8) at Wickenburg Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Wickenburg Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home and Crematory.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, Sept. 13, 1956, p. 1
Mrs. Simons' Mother Summoned In Kansas
Funeral services were held this week in Wichita, Kansas, for Mrs. OLLIE FORESTER, mother of Mrs. L. D. SIMONS of Wickenburg. Mrs. Forester, 87 years old had been in ill health for many years in Wichita. Also surviving are five other Wickenburg residents: the granddaughter, Mrs. Blanche BLAIR; and a great-granddaughter, Mrs. Bill FRANKLIN; and three great-great-grandchildren, Danny, John and Joe FRANKLIN.

April 22, 1955, p. 3
Rites In Phoenix For MRS. FORSYTHE
Funeral services were held at the Arizona Funeral Home in Phoenix Monday afternoon for MRS. ROBERT FORSYTHE, former Wickenburg resident, who died in St. Joseph's Hospital, Phoenix, April 15. Mr. & Mrs. FORSYTHE lived here until five years ago when they moved to Hawaii. After a year there, they took up residence in Phoenix where Mr. Forsythe was in the real estate business. While in Wickenburg, Mr. Forsythe was wrangler of the Round-Up Club and operated The Hat, a curio shop and real estate office in the hat-shaped building which was then located next door to the Saguaro Theatre and which has since been moved to the Bridge Court. Mrs. Forsythe was born in England. Besides her husband, two brothers in England and an uncle in Chicago survive.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, September 6 and 9, 1996
GLORIA H. FOSTER of Circle City died Oct. 6 in Peoria. She was 74. Mrs. Foster was born March 8, 1922 in Boston, Mass. She had lived in Arizona for the past 15 years. Mrs. Foster was a retired teacher. While living in Massachusetts, she worked for the Massachusetts school system; and while living in Arizona, she worked for the Morristown School and Arizona State University. Survivors include her husband Donald FOSTER of Circle City; son Floyd A. THOMPSON of North Tewksbury, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews. Private funeral services were held. Interment took place at the Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Mass. Brown's Wickenburg Funeral Home, Inc. handled all the arrangements.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, August 6, 2008, p. A13
AUDREY MAE (COLVIN) FOUSE, 58, of Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, and formerly of Wickenburg, died Wednesday, July 16 in her residence. She was born Feb. 3, 1950 in New Kensington, Pa., daughter of James and Loretta Mae (GRAHAM) COLVIN of Apollo. She was a dietician for 12 years at the Remuda Ranch in Wickenburg. For the last two years she worked at the American Legion in Wickenburg. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Wickenburg and enjoyed cooking and her dog Megan. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son Edward E. (Darla) FOUSE of Vandergrift, with whom she made her home for the past month; daughter Ginger Diane (Michael) PETTIGREW of North Apollo, brother Terry COLVIN of Hyde Park, two grandchildren Gayle PETTIGREW and John PETTIGREW, and great-grandson Allen James PETTIGREW. She was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter Jessi Diane PETTIGREW on Feb. 7, 2007. There will be no public visitation. Funeral ceremonies wili be held at the convenience of her family in St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Vandergrift, Pa., with the Rev. Phillip Gustafson officiating. Arrangements are by Clawson’s in Leechburg, Pa.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, August 21, 1996
VICTOR FOWLER of Wickenburg, died Aug. 16 in Wickenburg. He was 82. Mr. Fowler was born April 4, 1914 in Worthington, Mo. He had lived in Arizona for the past year, coming from Colorado. Survivors include his wife, Carol FOWLER of Wickenburg, sons Roger ELLIS of Westminster, Colo., Kent ELLIS of Issaquah, Wash., and Tom ELLIS of Honduras; two sisters; two brothers; and numerous grandchildren. Services have been held.

November 5, 1954, p. 1
Rites In Phoenix For ALPHEUS FRAM
ALPHEUS FRAM of Wickenburg died at 11:15 a. m. Wednesday, November 3, at Community Hospital. Heart failure was given as the reason for death of the 82-year-old resident. Mr. FRAM operated a trailer motel near the post office for the past six years. Formerly he was active as a dairy farmer in the Flagstaff area. The deceased is survived by three sons: Ray of Tolleson, A. J. of Tempe, and Roy of Ripley, Calif. Funeral services will be held in Glendale, Ariz., early this Friday afternoon with interment in the Greenwood Memorial Park, Phoenix.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, Nov 19, 2008, p. A10
CAROL JOAN FRANK peacefully passed away Nov. 13 at the age of 63. Carol was born in Falls City, Nebraska, but has lived in Arizona for more than 50 years - half of those years were in Wickenburg, but most recently in Glendale, Arizona. Carol attended school in Phoenix, moved to Wickenburg and gave up her working career to become a full-time mother. While raising her daughters, she enjoyed many hobbies including painting and sewing. She shared that passion through various art and sewing organizations in the Wickenburg community. Carol was an avid researcher, and spent more than 20 years compiling data and documents on the family history. Her genealogy took her traveling across the United States and even traveling abroad to Ireland to do field research on the family tree. Some of her greatest moments lie in the revelation of newly discovered relatives. Carol was active in her local community. For many years she supported the local PTA in the annual Book Sale, and she was involved in various computer clubs. Later in life, she enjoyed being a Dame in the Red Hat Club. Above all, Carol’s greatest passion was her four daughters. She often referred to them as her pride and joy. She is preceded in death by Ron Johnson and Don Frank. Her many survivors include brother Robert Philpot; daughters Ronda Johnson, Danielle Owens, Deanna Parker, all of Phoenix, Ariz.; and Nicki Frank of Wickenburg, Ariz.; granddaughter Ariel Denmark; extended family members include Chris Parker, Cole Walter, Dr. T, Holly Thorson and family, Kelly Burford, Teddy Shobe, and many others who were a significant piece of her life. Carol is also survived by her loving pets - dog Chia, cat Candy, seven grand-doggies, and three grand-kitties. A memorial service to celebrate her life is being held Sunday (Nov. 23) at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Wickenburg.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, Friday January 26, 1962
Mrs. FRANCES FRANKLIN, 55, a Wickenburg resident for 20 years died in Community Hospital last Saturday evening. Rosary was held in the Wickenburg Chapel Monday evening and funeral services were conducted by Rev. D. F. O’Sullivan in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning. Burial was in the Wickenburg Cemetery. Mrs. Franklin was born in Tucson on June 25, 1906. She had lived in Wickenburg since 1942. Surviving are two sons, Bill Franklin of Wickenburg and Leonard Franklin of Phoenix; two daughters, Mrs. Irene Montoya of Peoria and Mrs. Margaret Douglas of Bagdad; the mother, Mrs. Rita Pablos of Phoenix; three sisters, Mrs. Manuel Macias, Sr. of Wickenburg, Mrs. Annie Bosquez of Phoenix, and Mrs. Mary Garcia of Avondale; two brothers, Michael Pablos and Ben Pablos, both of Phoenix, and 14 grand children.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, November 15, 1946
GUEST AT REMUDA IS SUMMONED IN PHOENIX
PERCY V. FRASER of Cleveland, Ohio, formerly an executive in the public utility system of that city, passed away last Thursday in a sanitarium at Phoenix where he had been taken from Remuda ranch here. Mr. Fraser had been a guest at the ranch for several weeks. His death was reported as resulting from a heart ailment, complicated by pneumonia. The surviving widow, Mrs. Maryeleanor FRASER, flew from Cleveland to Phoenix for the funeral services which were held Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock in the Drawing Room Chapel of A. L. Moore and Sons. She then came to Wickenburg where she will be a guest at Remuda for a week or so. Mr. Fraser is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew FRASER of Boulder, Colorado, and a sister. Mrs. Edward C. HORNE of Denver.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, Aug. 25, 1961
Rites In Salome For E. W. FREAR
Funeral services for E. W. FREAR of Salome were held in the Baptist Church of that town at 2 p. m. Friday of last week with the Rev. Bruce CALDWELL, pastor, officiating. Burial followed in the Wenden Cemetery. Mr. Frear died at his home in Salome the morning of August 16. Born in Doon, Iowa, September 21, 1885, Mr. Frear moved to Los Angles in 1916 and to Salome in 1939. In his early days he was a musician in the entertainment field. Later he became a painter. There are no known immediate survivors.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, July 18, 2001, p. A14
GILBERT E. FREDINBURG of Wickenburg, died July 14 at Wickenburg Regional Medical Center. He was 74. Mr. Fredinburg was born Oct. 14, 1926 in Sterling, Colo. He had lived in Arizona for the past 61 years. Survivors include his wife, Jean FREDINBURG; daughter Karlene BENDER and husband Jake of Congress; stepson Gary HERNDON and wife Diane of Chandler; sister Lola CROSS; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one niece and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his son, Alan. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, July 19 at Frey Funeral Home in Wickenburg. Pastor Gary Golike will officiate.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, Feb. 12, 1997
GILBERT (ALAN) FREDINBURG of Phoenix and formerly of Wickenburg, died Feb. 3 in Phoenix. He was 45. Mr. Fredinburg was born June 5, 1951 in Prescott. He was a lifelong resident of Arizona. Survivors include his wife; a son, Alan, Jr.; one granddaughter; sister, Karlene Bender of Prescott; nephew Von Bender of Prescott; and his parents, Gilbert and Jean Fredinburg of Wickenburg. There were no services.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, December 21, 1962
Funeral Saturday for DON FREELAND
A telegram to The Sun Wednesday reported the sad news of the death of DON FREELAND, former resident of Wickenburg, which occurred at 2 a.m. June 12. Mr. Freeland had been in ill health a long time and recently was a patient in the City of Hope hospital in California. Funeral services are to be held this Saturday, June 16, at 2 p.m. from the Niland Morturary, 535 North pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, California.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, Nov 4, 1955, p. 1
Mrs. AMY FREEMAN Funeral Tuesday
Funeral services for MRS. AMY FREEMAN, a resident of Wickenburg since 1944 were held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at the Wickenburg Chapel, with Rev. Bill BARKER of the First Baptist Church officiating. Mrs. Freeman passed away the morning of October 28 at Community Hospital here, where she had been a patient following a heart attack. Interment was in Memory Lawn, Phoenix. Born In England She was born in England, August 18, 1887, and came to the United States when 18 years of age. Twelve years ago she came to Wickenburg with her husband, Walter. The couple built and had operated the Oakland Court motel on the California highway since then. Surviving, besides the husband, are a son, Albert Le MAY of Phoenix and a granddaughter, Doria LeMAY of Tampa, Florida.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, May 2, 2007 p. A14
RONALD L. FREEMAN, age 66 of Clinton, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 25 at his home in Clinton. Funeral services were held Friday (April 27) at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton. The family suggests contributions be made to Brain Cancer Research or Twin Lakes Hospice in Clinton. Military graveside services were held Monday (April 30) at the Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, Ill. Ronald was a career serviceman serving in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army. He was a life member of the VFW in Hamilton, Ill., and a life member of the American Legion in Wickenburg, Ariz., where he also belonged to the 40 et 8. He is survived by his wife Rollene of the home; son Charles Freeman of Ingleside, Ill.; and daughter Lori Neimeier of Pleasant Plains, Ill.; step-sons Doug Spackler of Clinton, Mo., and Heath Spackler of St. Joseph, Mo.; step-daughter Debbie Webber of Clinton, Mo.; brothers Donald (Salty) Freeman of LaHarpe, Ill., Gary Freeman of Carthage, Ill., Mike Freeman of Crescent City, Ill., and Dennis Freeman of Keokuk, Iowa; sisters Diane O'Neil and Carol Bern of Canton, Mo., Crystal Withers and Cathy Martens of Rolla, Mo.; grandchildren Jimmie Niemeier, Lucas Niemeier, and Thomas Jacob Wilsey; and step-grandchildren Jason Webber, Meghan Webber, Kyle Spackler, Taylor Spackler, Mason Spackler and Cole Spackler.

The Wickenburg Sub, Wickenburg, AZ, July 30, 2008, p. A10
In memoriam - SAM FRENCH.
Dad, I think about you everyday and wish that you could still be here with us. Even though you are gone, I know you are watching over us, and protecting all of us in your own way like you’ve always done. I love you and miss you. Kellie

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, January 19, 1962
Rites Monday In Globe For Mother of Henry FRICK
Funeral services forMRS. MARY HELEN FRICK, 78, mother of Henry FRICK of Wickenburg, were held in Globe last Monday morning. Burial was in the Globe Cemetery. Mrs. Frick, who had resided in Globe since 1916, died January 12 in Tuba City while visiting in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Eino JACOBSON. She was born in Odebolt, Iowa, and had been an Arizona resident since 1913. Surviving are the daughter, Mrs. Jacobson, the son, Henry FRICK, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, Sept. 12, 2001 p. A16
CHESTER (CHET) FULLER of Wickenburg, passed away Sept. 3. He was 88. He was born July 14, 1913 in Long Valley, Ariz. of a pioneer Mormon family who settled the towns of Pine and Tonto Basin. He was one of eight children whose parents were Ross and Katherine Fuller, all of whom are deceased. Chet graduated from Phoenix Union High School and received his master's degree from NAU. He was an outstanding athlete and in later years, received the special honor of being inducted into the NAU Hall of Fame on two occasions. His first job in the field of education was in Mayer, where he taught several grades and coached all sports. From there he went on to the Buckeye school system. He served in the Navy as lieutenant aboard the USS Walke during World War II. After his discharge from the service, he became interested in agriculture and spent many years producing cotton, vegetables and finally he realized his lifelong dream and became a cattle rancher. His cattle operations included the Litchfield Park Ranch near Luke Field, Ft. Valley Ranch out of Flagstaff and Palmerita Ranch, part of which was taken over by the federal government and now forms a portion of Alamo Lake. Chet's interests were many and varied. He was one of the original developers of Lake Mohave Resort at Katherine Walsh. Chet was an avid sportsman and especially enjoyed the game of golf, and his claim to fame in that sport was the thrill of making a hole-in-one on four occasions. He resided in Litchfield Park for many years and served as president of the Wigwam Men's Golf Club. He also was a charter member of the Los Caballeros Golf Club, and served on the board of directors there. He was a lifetime member of the Nature Conservancy. Wickenburg has been his home for the past 30 years and he was one of the original owners of the AmericInn Motel. He is survived by his wife, of 55 years, Maxine; his son and daughter-in-law Rick and Jennifer FULLER of Leona Valley, Calif.; daughter-in-law Mary Ann and grandchildren Jenny and Ross of San Diego, Calif.; sister-in-law Rosemary FULLER of Litchfield Park; and many beloved nieces and nephews. A son, Ronald, preceded him in death. Cremation has been accorded. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Chet's memory may be made to the Wickenburg Regional Medical Center, 520 Rose Lane, Wickenburg, Ariz. 85390, or a charity of the donor's choice. Services will be held at Frey Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. Frey Funeral Home and Cremation Service handled all the arrangements.

Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, June 20, 2001 p. A14
WILLIAM THWING FURER of Wickenburg, died June 5. He was 84. Mr. Furer was born Jan. 22, 1917 in Rainier, Ore. Survivors include his son, William Max FURER of Mercer Island Wash.; daughter Schon HANNEN of Lincoln City, Ore.; stepchildren Victor and Sharon RUFF of Wickenburg, Sandra and Don RODRIGUEZ of Concord, Calif., Jannette YOUNG of Portland, Oregon, Gary SNELGROVE of Coos Bay, Ore., and Gail SNELGROVE of Springfield, Ore.

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