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BIANCHI, Joseph J.

Joseph J. Bianchi, 66, a former plumber, died Nov. 18, 1982, at his home. Mr. Bianchi, of 1111 W. Dunlap, was born in Carney, Iowa, and moved to Phoenix five years ago. He served in the Army during World War II and was a member of the American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Glennis; daughters, Gitta Nelson and Marilyn Padelford; sons Joseph Jr. and Marilyn Padellford; a brother; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be in Ankeny, Iowa. Hansen Mortuary made the local arrangements. The Arizona Republic Sunday, November 21, 1982.

BIAS, Leroy

Coolidge -- LeRoy Bias, 40, an industrial worker, died Wed., Aug. 30, 1967, in Pinal General Hospital. Mr. Bias was born in Marble City, OK, and had lived here one year. Surviving are his wife, Thelma; daughters, Rose Mary, Patricia and Lisa; sons, Gary Lee, John, Allen, Ricky, all of Eleven Mile Corner; mother, Mrs. Dolly BIAS of the Dalles, Oregon; three sisters and three brothers out of state. Burial in Valley Memorial Park. 9/2/1967.

BICKEL, Dorothy Mae

Dorothy Mae Bickel, 80, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away Thursday, Spetember 16, 2004. A Memorial Service will be Saturday October 23, 2004 at 11:00a. m. at Rose Hills Hillside Chapel, 3888 S. Workman Mill, Whittier, California. Family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society, 2929 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016. Life-Paths Funeral Home handled arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/24/2004.

BICKEL, LeRoy, Jr.

Services for LeRoy Bickel, Jr., 25, who died Saturday in his home at 3314 E. Greenway, were in Grimshaw's Bethany Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Mr. Bickel, born in Santa Monica, CA, moved here in 1942. A carpenter for the Richard Lamb Construction Co., he was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 1069. Survivors include a son, Chris Lee, and a daughter, Stacy Lin, both of Phoenix; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Bickel, of Phoenix; one brother Robert H., and one sister, Mrs. Virginia Perna, both of Phoenix; his maternal grandfather, Sam H. Brown of California and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Peggy Gardner, also of California. The AZ Republic Tues., August 8, 1967.

BICKET, Electa Wyllie

Mrs. Electa Wyllie Bicket, 76, retired piano teacher, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1960, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Bicket, a native of Marissa, Illinois, came to Phoenix from that city 27 years ago. She taught piano 50 years in Illinois and Arizona, retiring in 1956. Surviving are two sons, Robert A. Bicket, Phoenix, and Harold Bicket, Los Angeles. Private services were conducted by Dr. George Hunter Hall. Burial was in Marissa. AZ Republic 12 Jan 1960.

BICKNELL, Faye Ida

Scottsdale: 54: Born in Kansas City, Missouri; moved here 18 months ago from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Husband, James: Daughter, Shirley KECK of Gibbons, Minnesota; sons, Donald, Jerry and James:: 5 August 1967

BIDAK, Frances Mae

Apache Junction - Frances Mae Bidak, 58, who had driven a bus for Maricopa County, transporting the elderly and delivering meals, died March 10, 1980, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mrs. Bidak moved here in 1978 from Chicago. She is survived by her children, Janet Van Der Molen and Loren Bidak; two grandchildren; a sister and two brothers. Graveside services were in Mesa City Cemetery, 1212 N. Center. Arrangements were made at Whitney & Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic Thursday, March 13, 1980.

BIENZ, Walter Earl

17 Apr 1894 - 8 May 1967. Snowflake -- Walter Earl Bienz, 73, died Monday, May 8, 1967, at his home. Mr. Bienz was born in Fort Wayne, IN, and came to Snowflake in 1945 from Dolores, CO. He had been employed in the Snowflake area as a lumberman. Mr. Bienz served in the European Theater during World War I. Survived by his wife, Gertrude; a daughter, Miss Evalyn Bienz of Snowflake; one son, Wallace, of Mesa; one brother out of state; and one grandchild. Graveside services were conducted by members of American Legion Navajo Post 37 at Taylor Cemetery. 5/10/1967.

BIERCE, Charles B.

11 Jun 1916 - 12 Dec 1970. Charles B. Bierce, 54, who had been a field representative for the Consolidated Cigar Corp. nine years, died Sat., Dec. 12, 1970. Mr. Bierce was a member of Creighton Christian Church and vetarn of World War II and the Korean conflict. He was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, and came to Tucson in 1955 from Denver. Survivors include wife, Darry; a daughter, Rose Ann Bierce; two sons, Charles R. and William C.; all of Phoenix; and a brother of Virginia. Services in the Broadway Christian Church. Burial in Southlawn Cemetery, Tucson. Tues., Dec. 15, 1970.

BIERLEIN, Marye H.

Marye H. Bierlein, 70, a homemaker, died Monday, Oct. 18, 1982. She was born in Buckhannon, W.VA, and moved to Sun City in 1977 from Dayton. She was a member of the Baptist Church and was past worthy matron of the Eastern Star in Dayton. Survivors include a son, James; a brother; a sister; and three grandchildren. 10/19/1982.

BIERNACKI, Sonya

Sonya Biernacki, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 27, 2004, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Sonya was a loving and supportive wife, mother of five children, and grandmother of eight. She was a talented and accomplished homemaker. She was also an active member of her communities as she moved from her home in Detroit, Michigan to California, New York, New Jersey, back to Michigan, to Sun City, Arizona, and finally, to West Palm Beach, Florida. Sonya was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-one years, Mitchell, and her son, Daniel. She is survived by her four daughters: Barbara (Parks) Souther, Carole (Bruce) Lowell, Susan Hilborn, and Sandra Vanderby. Her surviving grandchildren include: Dr. Elizabeth Satter, Kelly (Curtis) Anderson, Alex and Jackie Vanderby, and Douglas Hilborn. She will be missed. A Cremation Service of the Palm Beaches, 115 W. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach, Florida, 561-734-7409, is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Daily News-Sun from 8/30/2004 - 9/1/2004.

BIERS, Guy Odie

Guy Odie Biers, wife, Mildred; son, Richard; brother, Alva Biers, MO; sister, Ethel Hale, CA. interment Paradise Memorial Gardens. 11/29/1982.

BIESEN, Donna M.

Mesa -- Donna M. Biesen, 46, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 1976, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Survivors include her husband, Norbert; sons, Greg and John; mother, Mrs. Kathryn FINK; five sisters. 1/12/1976.

BIEVER, Harold

Yuma - Harold Biever, 47, died Sun., Dec. 28, 1969, at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. He was born in Zell, S.D. and was a civilian plumber at the proving ground. He lived in Phoenix before coming to Yuma 10 years ago. He served in the Army during World War II and was a member of the American Legion Post 19 and the KNights of Columbus. Wife, Pearl; four sons, John, Harold, Joseph and David, all of Yuma; daughters, Mary of Yuma; Mrs. Barbara VALIQUET of Hinsdale, IL, and Mrs. Catherine CICIARELLI of Rochester, N.Y. Burial in Desert Lawn Memorial Park. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/1/1970.

BIGGS, Zina Lodema

Zina Lodema Harrelson Biggs, 66, of Globe died Sept. 23, 2004, in Globe. Services: 10 a. m. Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Globe First Ward, Globe Stake ‚enter, U. S. Hwy 60, Globe. Miles Funeral Services Globe handled arrangements. (928) 425-5759. Submitted on (09/25/2004) from East Valley Tribune

BIGGS, Zina Lodema

Zina Lodema Harrelson Biggs, 66, of Globe, Arizona, passed away September 23, 2004. Visitation will be held 9:00-10:00AM, Monday, September 27, 2004, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Globe First Ward Globe Stake Center, in the Relief Society Room. Funeral Services will follow at 10:00 AM. Family assisted by Miles Funeral Services Globe. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/25/2004.

BIGGS, Zina Lodema Harrelson

BIGLER, Mildred E.

Funeral services and burial for Mrs. Mildred E. Bigler, 57, will be in Canton, Ohio. Mrs. Bigler died in the Williams Air Force Base hospital Thursday. Born in Ohio, she had lived in Tempe six months with her son-in-law and daughter, Capt. and Mrs. Robert E. Rankin, 607 Encanto Blvd. Captain Rankin is attached to the ROTC unit at Arizona State University. She also is survived by four sons, Wayne, Darwin, Roy, and Renny, all of Canton. 31 January 1960.

BIGLER, Paul Joseph

Central -- Paul Joseph Bigler, 68, died at his home earlier this week. He was a Central native and a lifelong resident here. He was a farmer and a veteran of both World War I and World War II, having served in the Army. He is survived by three brothers, R. L. of Safford; Rex and Lester, both of Scottsdale; three sisters, Mrs. Glenn Martin of Gilbert, Mrs. James Smith of Phoenix, and Mrs. Itha Booth of Safford. Burial with a military graveside service at Central Cemetery was conducted by member of Swift Murphy Post 32 of the American Legion. 5/13/1967.

BIGNOTTI, Prospero

Cottonwood -- Prospero "Ted" Bignotti, 76, died May 16, 1967, at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He was born in Villa de Tirano, Italy, and came to Arizona in 1914. He was employed for several years as a cable splicer for the Phelps Dodge Corp. In recent years he was self-employed as a rancher. He is survived by his wife, Helen; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Ellen RALSTON, Camp Verde; Mrs. Virginia LATTIMORE, Phoenix, Mrs. Constance O'DANIEL, Payson; one brother and one sister in Italy; and eight grandchildren. Burial in Clear Creek Cemetery, Camp Verde. 5/17/1967.

BILES, Ethel T.

Prescott - Memorial services for Ethel T. Biles, 97, will be Saturday at Arizona Ruffner Funeral Home. Mrs. Biles was a lifelong Prescott resident, a member of the Prescott Christian Science Church and the Monday Club. She died Nov. 30, 1982, at Laura Nelson Retirement Center. She graduated from Prescott High School in 1903. She is survived by her sister, Marguerite Buckley; and nieces, Ethel Tyson and Isabelle Crook. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, December 3, 1982.

BILLETER, Janetta A.

24 April 1906 - March 1980 announcement only Survived by husband, Ollie, of Mesa; a son, Emerson of Mesa. Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens. 3/31/1980.

BILLEY, Lorraine L.

Prescott -- Services and burial for Mrs. Lorraine L. Billey, 49, who died Sunday, April 30, 1967, in Yavapai Community Hospital after a prolonged illness, were in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, California. Mrs. Billey was born in Springfield, Missouri, and came to Prescott from Phoenix 15 years ago. She is survived by her husband, Gordon, of Prescott; one daughter, Mrs. Norma Jean Billey of Prescott; three sisters and two brothers out of state. The AZ Republic Wed., May 3, 1967.

BILLINGS, Harry Arthur

Prescott - Harry Arthur Billings, 72, owner and operator of the Party Carousel Store since 1968, died Nov. 15, 1982, at Yavapai Community Hospital. Mr. Billings was born in Lyons, Colorado, and moved to Scottsdale 30 years ago. He resided in Prescott for 14 years and was a member of the Prescott Rotary Club and the Prescott Downtown Merchants Association. Wife, Elizabeth; daughters, Julie Peckham and Susan Wuan; son, Bill McKnight. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1982.

BILLINGS, Melvin D.

Mayer - Funeral services and burial for Melvin D. Billings, 47, Mayer area rancher, will be held in Del Rio, Texas. Mr. Billings, who was born in Texas, died Friday, January 1, 1960, in a Prescott hospital. He came to Arizona six years ago and had lived here two years. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; a daughter, Melva, of Del Rio; and a brother and sister both out of state. The Arizona Republic Sunday, January 3, 1960.

BILLINGS, Oliver

17 Nov 1894 - 18 Dec 1970. Oliver G. Billings, 76, a retired plumber, died Fri., Dec. 18, 1970, in a nursing home. Mr. Billings was born in Burlington, Ontario, and came to Arizona in 1960 from Chicago. Survivors include his wife, Alice M.; two sons, James and Thomas, of Chicago; a sister out of state and three grandchildren. 12/20/1970.

BILLINGSLEY, Eva

Mesa -- Mrs. Eva Karrie Billingsley, 75, a resident of Mesa the past 19 years, died yesterday in Mesa General Hospital. Mrs. Billingsley, 756 W. Pepper Place, was born in Center Hill, Tennessee. She is survived by her husband, John B., two sons, Harold L. and Thurston L., both of Tucson; a brother and a sister out of state; and four grandchildren. Graveside services will be tomorrow in Tucson Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call today in Gibbons Mortuary, 33 N. Sirrine. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, August 31, 1967.

BILLINGSLEY, Lemuel W.

Lemuel W. Billingsley, 69, died Jan. 21, 1980, in his home. He was a retired heavy construction equipemtn company owner and moved to Phoenix in 1972 from Quincy, Washington, where he was a member of the Shrine and other Masonic bodies. Sister, Thelma Nicks, survives. Burial information at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona 1/25/1980. http://interment.net/data/us/az/maricopa/national/arizona_bernbla.htm

BILLINGTON, Floyd W.

Scottsdale - Floyd W. Billington, 74, who was a graduate of South Dakota State University and taught journalism and printing 41 years in Indianapolis technical schools, died January 1, 1982, in Monterey Nursing Home. Mr. Billington, 1149 N. 92nd St., was born in Twin Brooks, S. D., and moved to Scottsdale from Indiana in 1972. He is survived by his wife, Alice; children, Sandra Joyce and Marlin. Memorial services were in the Glass & Garden Community Church, Pima Road and Mc Donald Drive. Botimer Mortuary made arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic Tuesday, January 5, 1982.

BILLS, Metta

Mesa - Metta Bills, 74, of 506 W. 6th Dr., died Feb. 4, 1982, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mrs. Bills had been a retail department store clerk. She was born in Shumway and lived in Arizona all her life. She was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a past president of the Mutual Improvement Association. Survivors include her daughters, Cheryl Moore and Gailya Harris; five brothers, Horald, Joy, Logan, Grover and Bly Denham; a sister, June Dorothy; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Meldrum Mortuary. Interment Mesa. The AZ Republic Monday, Feb. 8, 1982.

BILLY, Sam

Sam Billy, 95, a practicing Navajo medicine man who lived in the Tees Toh-Seba Dalkai area on the Navajo Rexervation most of his life, survived by daughters, Mary Susie BEGAY, Irene CANUHO and Leora BILLINGS. He was born in Tuba City in 1885 and had worked for the Santa Fe Railway. 3/17/1980.

BINDER, David J.

David J. Binder, 63, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away Monday September 6, 2004. David was the previous owner of Angie & Jimmies Pizza for 25 years and was known as Pizza Dave. He is survived by his wife Mary and daughters Julie Perez and Maria Soza both from Phoenix, 5 grandchildren, 2 brothers and a sister. Memorial Services 2pm Sunday, September 19, 2004 at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Maryvale Chapel, 6901 W. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ. In lieu of flowers, contributions to: American Heart Association 2929 S. 48th St, Tempe, AZ, 85282. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/17/2004.

BINDER, Paul

Services for Paul Binder, 77, who died July 28, 1967, in his home at 235 E. Alice, were at the Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback. Burial will be in Resthaven Park. Mr. Binder was born in Germany. A naturalized citizen, he moved to Phoenix 10 years ago after retiring as a steelworker for U. S. Steel Corp. in Gary, Indiana. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors include one cousin living out of state. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, August 8, 1967.

BINKERT, Josephine

Apache Junction - Mass for Josephine Binkert, 81, who died Jan. 31, 1982, in her home here, was in St. George's Catholic Church, 1890 S. Plaza Dr. Mrs. Binkert moved to Mesa 30 years ago from her native Buffalo, N.Y. She is survived by a sister, Agnes Miller. Kubler Mortuary made arrangements. The AZ Republic Feb. 3, 1982.

BINKNEY, Walter W.

Phoenix, 51; Born in Duquesne, Pennsylvania; moved here five years ago from Houston, Texas; Wife, Martella: Sons, Harvey and George; daughter, Marline McCANCE of Bellaire, Texas; mother, Hilda BINKNEY; sister, Coriene PETRICK, both of Port View, Pennsylvania. Burial in Duquesne, PA. Published 1 August 1967.

BINNS, Helen Edna

Helen Edna Binns, 71, of Phoenix, died May 21, 1994. She was born in Baltimore and was a dance instructor and a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Husband, Delmar; daughters, Lori and Karen; son, Gary; two grandchildren. Green Acres Mortuary. 5/23/1994.

BIONDI, Francis P.

Francis P. Biondi, 66, a retired building contractor who lived here 16 years, died Oct. 9, 1979, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Biondi served in the Army in 1930-38, was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9400 and Maryvale Elks Lodge 2369. Surviving are his step-children, Lucille Byers, Frances Fisher, Alfred Woods, George and Edward Correa; two sisters; three brothers; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Serivces were in Renova, Pennsylvania. The AZ Republic 11 Oct 1979.

BIRD, Ada E.

Rites for Mrs. Ada E. Bird, 91, who died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1960, in San Diego, were in Palms Chapel, Grimshaw Mortuary. Mrs. Bird, born in Illinois, came to Phoenix at an early age. She lived here until 1943 when she moved to La Jolla, California, to live with a daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Perry. Services were conducted by Dr. Fletcher H. Scharer. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Her late husband, Hal Bird, Phoenix contractor, built the Jefferson and Arizona hotels. She was a member of the First Methodist Church here. Other survivors besides the daughter are a son, Howard Bird, Phoenix; a sister, Mrs. Delia Lytton, Brookport, Illinois; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 20 Jan 1960.

BIRD, Thomas C.

Scottsdale - Thomas C. Bird, 67, a wood plant industry inventor and a design and consulting engineer with O'Malley's in Phoenix, died Nov. 17, 1982. Mr. Bird was born in Great Falls, Montana, and moved to Arizona 10 years ago from Eugene, Oregon. He was reared in Butte, Montana, and graduated from the School of Mines in Butte in 1939. He also graduated from the University of Tulsa in 1941 with a degree in chemical engineering. He was associated with Trans Engineering Corp and served in the Navy during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; daughter, Madeleine O'Malley; sons, Thomas C., Roger K. and Robert W.; a sister, two brothers and three grandchildren. Memorial services in the Franciscan Renewal Center. Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. The AZ Republic 11/18/1982.

BIRK, George C.

31 Oct 1898 - 26 Dec 1982 George C. Birk, 84, a core maker in the foundry business, died Dec. 26, 1982, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. Mr. Birk, of 725 W. Southgate, was born in Chicago and moved to Arizona 20 years ago from Illlinois. He is survived by his wife, Lela; daughters, Blanche Rhoades, Barbara Woods, and Lee Marini; and son, George C., Jr. Graveside services were at Resthaven Park Cemetery. Grimshaw Bloom Chapel handled arrangements. 12/30/1982.

BIRKS, Nellie G.

8 Jan 1901 - Oct 1982 Nellie G. Birks, 82, a homemaker, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1982. She was a native of Peru, Illinois, and moved to Phoenix in 1979. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lincoln, IL. She is urvived by a daughter-in-law, Madeline Racobs; grandchildren, Keith and Bane Goodman and Marilyn Holley; one great-granddaughter, Heather Holley; and two step-grandchildren, Jeff and Tighe. 10/15/1982.

BIRMINGHAM, Clifford H.

Clifford H. Birmingham, 66, a retired carpenter, died Fri., March 6, 1970. He was born in Ozark, Missouri, and came to Phoenix in 1920. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Wife, Fannie; daughters, Mrs. Edith SMITH of Black Canyon City and Mrs. Lorraine THORNTON of Phoenix; sons, Donald, Walter and Tom; mother, Mrs. Mary BURLEY and a brother, William BIRMINGHAM, both of Phoenix; 17 grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. Burial in Memory Lawn Memorial Park. 3/8/1970.

BIRNBAUM, Martha

Martha Birnbaum, 74, died Nov. 20, 1982, in a Phoenix hospital. The Wisconsin native moved to Phoenix three years ago from Oelwein, Iowa, where she was a delicatessen manager. She was retired for the past nine years. She is survived by sisters, Elsie Buenzou, Francies Sprauge, Anna Brewer, Evelyn Kuchera, Marion Richards, Agnes Dibble, and Iona Dhorman. Services in the St. Andrew Lutheran Church. Burial in Iowa. The AZ Republic 11/22/1982.

BIRTZ, Mary Jule

Mary Jule Birtz, 70, Sun City, died September 19, 2004. Memorial services : Thursday, September 23, 2004 1:00 PM. St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church-15800 N Del Webb Blvd., Sun City. Contributions: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital-501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105. Regency Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

BISHOFF, E. C.

Flagstaff -- Services for E. C. Bishoff, 52, who died Thursday, Aug. 10, 1967, in a Phoenix hospital were in the Flagstaff Mortuary Chapel. Burial in Citizens Cemetery. Bishoff, who moved here in 1935 from Harvard, Nebraska, had been employed by Greyhound Bus Lines since 1943. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Melvin Hutchinson of Flagstaff and Mrs. Homer Woodruff of Las Vegas, Nevada. 12 August 1967

BISHOP, Elson J.

Elson J. Bishop, 63, was born in Glasco, Kansas, and came to Phoenix ten years ago from Amarillo, Texas. He was a clerk at Circle K markets. Wife, Mildred, daughter, Mrs. Don Archer of Monroe, Louisiana.; a son, John L. Bishop of Phoenix; six grandchildren. Rev. James R. Staples, the Rev. C. N. Hall and the Masonic Funeral Committee will officiate. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Arizona Republic June 17, 1962.

BISHOP, Fern Malstrom

Fern Malstrom Bishop, 92, of Sun City. Arizona, died Thursday, September 9, 2004, in Sun City. She was from Maryland and was a homemaker. Service is private. Menke Funeral Home handled arrangements. 623-979-6451. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/13/2004.

BISHOP, Harold Drew

Harold Drew Bishop, 78, died Friday, June 7, 1974, in the Dora L. Nursing Home. He had been a security officer for the Texas & Pacific Railroad and was an Army veteran of World War I. Wife, Angela. Mercer Mortuary. Burial in St. Louis, Missouri. 6/11/1974.

BISHOP, Joe W.

6 Dec 1939 - 6 Oct 1979 Services for Joe W. Bishop, 39, owner of Bishop Business Machine Co. here five years were in A.L.Moore & Sons Memory Chapel. Mr. Bishop, 5808 W. Rosewood, moved to Phoenix 13 years ago from Texas and died Oct. 6, 1979, in Flagstaff. He was a member of the National and Arizona Office Machine Dealers associations and Maryvale Moose Lodge 1299. Survivors include his wife, Sally; children, Dawn DeLisle, Cheryl Booth, Renee Sloan, Joni, Kim and Gaylord; mother, Mrs. Gordon Glanville; father, Joe Bishop; three grandchildren; a sister and a brother. 9 Oct 1979

BISHOP, Lavina Elaine

Lavina Elaine Bishop, 73, passed away September 21, 2004. She was born on February 4, 1931 in Lynch, Nebraska. Lavina moved to Phoenix in 1959 and worked as a bookkeeper until her marriage to Harold Bishop in 1968. She is survived by her mother; Frances Mills, brothers; Duane and Eldon Mills, children; Dennis Kersch and Marcia Benincasa, stepson; Robert Bishop, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley. Private family services will be held. Funeral arrangements entrusted to A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/26/2004.

BISNOV, Alfred Maurice

Alfred Maurice Bisnov, 65, of Bullhead City, a baker, died June 15, 1994. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was a World War II Army veteran. Wife, Ruth; daughter, Ellen NOWELS; sons, Irvin, Leonard M. and Randy S.; sister, Ida EPSTEIN; four grandchildren. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/18/1994.

BISSELL, Arthur O.

6 May 1899 - 6 Oct 1979 Services for Arthur O. Bissell, 80, a former motel owner who died Oct. 6, 1979, in his home at 2670 N. 41st Ave., were in Camelback Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback. He came to Arizona 11 years ago from St. Petersburg, Florida and was a Moose Lodge member. His wife, Ruth, and three sisters survive. Published in The Arizona Republic Sunday, October 7, 1979.

BISSELL, Perry Loren

Perry Loren Bissell, 66, of Payson, a retired truck driver, was born in Minnesota and was a Korean War Amy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Margie; son, J. R.; two sisters and one brother. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/12/1994.

BITTER, Charles Raymond

Sun City - Charles Raymond Bitter, 86, a professor of bacteriology at the University of Colorado at Boulder from 1929 to 1964, died Dec. 21, 1982. Mr. Bitter, of 11153 W. Palm Ridge Dr., received his bachelor's degree from the University in 1929 and his Master's Degree in 1931. From 1924 to 1928 he served as research assistant at the National Jewish Hospital in Denver and since 1964 had been professor emeritus at the University of Colorado. Mr. Bitter served in the Army during World War I. He was a member of the American Legion, Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society, Phi Chi Medical Fraternity, Delta Sigma Phi, Alpha Phi Omega, Phi Delta Chi, American Society of Microbiology, Old Time Athletes Association, the Sun City Stamp Club, Square Club and Scottish Rite. Survivors include his wife, Naomi; son, Charles; one brother; one sister; four grandchildren and a great-grandson. Services at St. Christopher Episcopal Church, Sun City. Menke Funeral Home. Entombment Sunland Memorial Park.12/23/1982.

BITTICK, Gerald Samuel

Buckeye -- Gerald Samuel Bittick, 57, died Sun., May 14, 1967, in Maricopa County Hospital. He was born in Lincoln County, Arkansas, and came to Buckeye in 1935. He worked as a general laborer. He is survived by two sons, David, Buckeye, and John in the Army in Vietnam; one daughter, Geraldine, Buckeye; and one sister living out of state. Burial in Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Park. 5/17/1967.

BITZER, Theodore J.

Phoenix 83 Born in Germany, moved to Phoenix in 1957 from Syracuse, N. Y. Wife, Charity; daughter, Mrs. Floyd MONTROY; sons, Richard J. of Rome, N. Y., Gustave H. of Utica, N. Y., and Bernard F. of Aniston, Alabama. Greenwood Memorial Park 6 August 1967

BJORLIE, Lorraine V.

Lorraine "Lorna" V. Bjorlie. After a year's courageous struggle with cancer, Lorraine Bjorlie went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 16th. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on January 13, 1932 to Andrew and Josephine Krasniak. At the age of 17 she moved to New York City to pursue a singing career. For the next 5 years she was a featured vocalist in various bands along the east coast. She married Henry O. Bjorlie on March 8, 1953 at Eglin AFB in Florida. After raising three children she went to work for the Red Cross in Rome, New York from 1972-1978. She was very dedicated to the Lutheran Church and served in several capacities over the years such as Sunday School teacher, Confirmation instructor, secretary, Synod delegate and choir member. She was preceded in death by her parents, 8 brothers and sisters and her beloved husband, BJ. She is survived by her daughters Jackie Bailey of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Lisa (Bruce) Milack of Scottsdale, son John (Mindy) Bjorlie also of Scottsdale, grandchildren Pvt. 2 Chris Bailey, Erin Bailey, Rebecca Milack, Nicholas Milack, Paul Bjorlie, Andrew Bjorlie, sisters Gen Pugh, Ann Drust, and several nieces and nephews including Cynthia Yaglowski of Phoenix. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p. m. on Friday, September 24th at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church located at 6300 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

BJORNBERG, Gertrude L.

Gertrude L. Bjornberg, 54, a deacon of the Valley Presbyterian Church, died Thurs., Sept. 7, 1967, of a heart attack while traveling through Kingman. Mrs. Bjornberg was born in Walker, Iowa, and moved to Phoenix in 1951 from Lyons, Nebraska. Her husband, Herbert, survives. Burial in Lyons, Nebraska. 9/9/1967.

BLACHER, Allan

Allan Blacher was a Vietnam War Marine Corps veteran. Wife, Sharyne; daughters, Connie and Nickloff. Brown's Colonial Mortuary, 4141 N. 19th Ave. 8/19/1994.

BLACK, Angela

Angela Black, 92, a retired employee of Bouman Hospital in Fort Bliss, Texas, died Nov. 15, 1982, at a Valley hospital. Mrs. Black, 1117 N. 24th Pl., was born in Texas and moved to Arizona in 1978. She is survived by her brother, Belen Solis and her sister, Paula Padilla. Mass was at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 909 S. 1st Ave. Graveside services were at St. Francis Cemetery, 4800 E. Oak. Botimer Family Mortuary. 11/17/1982.

BLACK, Byron J.

22 April 1895 - 20 March 1980 Prescott - Byron J. Black, 84, a Michigan native, died March 20, 1980, at Whipple Veterans Hospital. Mr. Black moved to Prescott in the 1930s. He was a retired land developer. Survivors include his wife, Murler; son, Bud; daughters, Patricia Zimmerman, Grace Templeton and Flora; four sisters; five brothers; 10 grandchildren. 3/27/1980.

BLACK, Drexel A.

Drexel A. Black, age 70, of Queen Creek, Arizona, passed away on September 13, 2004. Visitation will be Friday, September 17, 2004 at LDS-Skyline Ward at 9:00 A. M., 20415 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek. Services will be held Friday, September 17, 2004 at 10:00 A. M. at LDS-Skyline Ward, 20415 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ. Arrangements handled by Bunker's University Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2004.

BLACK, Drexel A.

Drexel A. Black, age 70, died in Mesa, on September 13, 2004. He was born on July 30, 1934 in Monticello, Utah to Alvin and Beula Black. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, his mother, Beula, his sisters, Mel Rae Henderson, Peggy (Jim) Starks, Laurel (Terran) Sammons, Lorraine (Alger) Robinson, and Penny Ray, his children: Clayton (Karen) Black, Irene (Dave) Lane, Jeff (Sheila) Black, Travis (Kendra) Black, and Colette (Brent) Vernon, and 25 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin, his brother, Clayton, and his granddaughter Courtney Lane. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a. m. at the LDS chapel at 20415 E. Chandler Heights in Queen Creek on Friday, September 17, 2004. The viewing will be at 9:00 a. m. Interment will be at Mountain View Memorial Gardens cemetery, 7900 E. Apache Trail, Mesa. Bunker's University Chapel handled the arrangements. 480-830-4105. Submitted on (09/16/2004) from East Valley Tribune

BLACK, Evelyn S.

12 Jan 1896 - 25 Oct 1974. Sun City - Mrs. Evelyn S. Black, 78, died Friday, Oct. 25, 1974, in Sun Valley Lodge. She retired in 1965 after 33 years as a teacher. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Grace Northrop. Burial in Sunland Memorial Park. 10/27/1974.

BLACK, Fanny May

Fanny Mae Black, 55, died Mon., Dec. 14, 1970, in St. Luke's Hospital. Mrs. Black was the manager of Allen's Cleaners. She was born in Bryan, TX, and came here 36 years ago. Survivors include her husband, Allen P.; a son, Bruce of Glendale; a brother and four sisters out of state; and a grandson. 12/16/1970.

BLACK, Freda M.

16 May 1924 - 21 Mar 1980 Green Valley - Freda M. Black, 55, lived in Green Valley for one year and died March 21, 1980, at her daughter's home in Phoenix were she was visiting. Mrs. Black retired as a computer and keypunch operator with Floyd Patterson Air Field in Ohio and came here from Richmond, IN. Husband, Lloyd; children, Judy Brag and Danny; a brother and three grandchildren. Services and burial in Eaton, Ohio. 3/24/1980.

BLACK, Jack

Willcox - Funeral services for Jack Black, 70, long-time Willcox resident who died Monday, Jan. 18, 1960, in the City of Good Hope Hospital, Duarte, California, were conducted in Los Angeles. Burial in Inglewood, California. A native of Texas, Mr. Black was reared in California, coming to the Willcox area in 1915 to homestead. He had lived in this area until three years ago when he became ill. He had sold his ranch in 1947 but retained other property in Willcox. He is survived by a brother, Frank, and a stepdaughter, Mary, both living in California. 20 January 1960.

BLACK, John R.

John R. Black, November 5, 1919 - August 28, 2004. University of Arizona Hall of Famer, John Black, died August 28, 2004 at 84. Born in Douglas, AZ and raised in Clifton and Tucson. John was the son of Bon and Alice Black. He was married to Shirley Schaefer for 41 years and had 3 children. Shirley passed away in 1982. John graduated from Tucson High School in 1937 and the U of A in 1942. He received his Masters in Education in 1950 from ASU. At the U of A John lettered 3 years in football 1938, 1939 and 1940 and was a member of the SAE Fraternity. He was first team All Border Conference in 1939 and 1940 and was Captain of the team in 1940 as Quarterback and Defensive Back. Arizona was 5th in the nation in total offense in 1939. John also lettered 3 years in basketball as starting Guard. John was inducted into the U of A Sports Hall of Fame for Football and Basketball in 1979. In 1942, John entered the Navy as Ensign and attended the US Navel Academy and was assigned to service at Corpus Christi Naval Air Station and then to an aircraft carrier in the Pacific 1942-1946. John saw action in the Lingayen Gulf Invasion and was hit by a suicide bomber. Was in Okinawa and then Tokyo Bay when the peace treaty was signed. John was discharged in January 1946 as Lt. Senior Grade. After the war, he became an Asst. Football and Basketball Coach at the U of A from 1946-1947. He was hired as Head Football Coach at Phoenix. Union High School from 1947-1951 where he won the State Football Championship and was elected Football Coach of the Year. John was in the cattle and farming business in Linneus, MO 1951-1955 and became the General Agent of State Mutual Life Insurance Co. of America from 1955-1982 in Phoenix. John retired in 1982. John was a life-long supporter of the U of A athletics, serving as President of the Towncats (now Wildcat Club) for 5 years in Phoenix. He served on the U of A Alumni Tucson Board 3 years and Phoenix. Board 10 years. John was inducted into the Pima County Sports Hall of Fame in 2001 for his contribution to high school and U of A sports and elected to Tucson High School Sports Hall of Fame in 1995. John loved golf, fishing and attending U of A football and basketball games. He was a member of Tucson and Pinetop Country Clubs as well as the Desert Club. John is survived by his wife Mary of 22 years, daughters Joanne Barthels (Danny), Carolyn Hudak (Bill), and son John Jr. (Marilyn), sister Mary Nell Yaeger, stepdaughters Cheryl Jones (Jay), Pamela Roberts (Tom), Valerie Crobbe (Dan) and Kelly Simpson (Jeff), 12 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. There will be a service on September 11th, 11am, at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2450 E. Fort Lowell Road, in Tucson, followed by a reception at Tucson Country Club. Remembrances may be made to the U of A Wildcat Club. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/5/2004.

BLACK, Kelly Jarvis

Dr. Kelly Jarvis Black, 69, passed away on September 19, 2004. Services will be held on Saturday, September 25th, in Fresno, California where he was living. He was the son of Joseph H. Black and Margaret Jarvis Black who preceded him in death. He was a Doctor of Economics and a professor emeritus at California State University-Fresno. He was an avid hiker, outdoorsman and active in scouting, receiving the Silver Beaver award. He was a lifelong member of the LDS church. He and his wife were currently serving as temple workers in the Fresno Temple. Kelly is survived by his wife Laurel, four children, Stacy, Jon, Jamie and LaDawn and 19 grandchildren; his brother, Joseph Layne (Karen) of Sierra Vista, sisters; LaDawn Powell (Charles), Sheila Bond (Delwin), and Janette Kasl (Dennis) all of Mesa and numerous nieces and nephews. He has touched the lives of numerous scouts, students, friends and relatives and will be greatly missed. Please plant a tree in his memory. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/24/2004 - 9/25/2004.

BLACK, Kelly Jarvis

Dr. Kelly Jarvis Black, 69, passed away on September 19, 2004. Services will be held on Saturday, September 25th in Fresno, CA where he was living. He was the son of Joseph H. Black and Margaret Jarvis Black who preceded him in death. He was a Doctor of Economics and a Professor at Cal State University-Fresno. He was an avid hiker, outdoorsman and active in scouting, receiving the Silver Beaver award. He was a lifelong member of the LDS church. He and his wife were currently serving as temple workers in the Fresno Temple. Kelly is survived by his wife Laurel; four children, Stacy, Jon, Jamie and LaDawn; 18 grandchildren; his brother Joseph Layne (Karen) of Sierra Vista; sisters, LaDawn Powell (Charles), Sheila Bond (Delwin), and Janette Kasl (Dennis) all of Mesa and numerous nieces and nephews. He has touched the lives of numerous scouts, students, friends and relatives and will be greatly missed. Please plant a tree in his memory. Submitted on (09/24/2004) from East Valley Tribune

BLACK, Lola A.

Lola A. Black, 72, of Mesa, died Thurs., March 31, 1977. She moved here 20 years ago from Missouri and was a former employe of Kellwood Industries. Survived by sons, Robert L. and Raymond; a sister; 12 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services Meldrum Mortuary Chapel, Pastor J. D. Lowder, Assembly of God Calvary Church officiating. Interment Mesa Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2-4/1977.

BLACK, Margaret JARVIS

Margaret Jarvis Black, 87, of Mesa, died March 19, 1994. She was a retired schoolteacher, was born in Eagar. Daughters, LaDawn Powell, Sheila Bond and Janette Kasl; sons, Joseph Layne and Kelly Jarvis; sister, Ethel; brother, LaVerl Jarvis; 24 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren. 3/24/1994.

BLACK, Marguerite Sue

Sun City - Marguerite Sue Black, 73, a retired payroll clerk for the federal government, died Nov. 26, 1982, at Boswell Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Black, 19844 Concho Circle, was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, and moved to Arizona in 1962 and to Sun City in 1965. She was a member of the Sun City Church of Christ. She is survived by a sister, Bernice McDonald, and a brother, Ury Clyde. Services were at Menke Funeral Home. Interment Double Butte Cemetery, Tempe. 11/27/1982.

BLACK, Paul

Mesa -- Paul Black, 75, a retired grocery store owner, died Wed., Sep. 6, 1967, in his home, 120 S. Hibbert. He moved here 13 years ago from Brashear, Missouri, where he had been a member of the Methodist Church. He was born in Hurdland, MO. Wife, Georgia M; daughter, Mrs. Pauline MAYFIELD; sons, Raymond A. of Mesa and W. Ambrose BLACK of Brashear; two brothers and a sister out of state; and four grandchildren. Burial in Brashear, Missouri. Friday, 9/8/1967.

BLACKLEY, Edna M.

15 Dec 1923 - 11 Oct 1979 Rosary for Edna Mary Blackley, 55, of 3834 W. Sheridan, was in St. Mary's Church, 234 N. 3rd St. She was born in England and came to Phoenix 27 years ago from Canada. She died Oct. 11, 1979. She was a Woolworth Co. employee. She was a member of British Ladies Club and is survived by a sister and two brothers. 14 Oct 1979

BLACKMAN, Jeannette R.

Miami - Mrs. Jeannette R. Blackman, 90, was born in Tombstone and died Friday, June 21, 1974, in her home. She had lived in Globe 61 years before moving to Miami five years ago. Sons, William, George, and Robert; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Miles Mortuary. Burial in Pinal Cemetery. 6/22/1974.

BLAEMIRE, Lottie

BLAIR, Betty Gundry

Betty Gundry Blair, 78, Globe, Arizona, passed away September 14, 2004. Graveside Services Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 4:00 P. M. at Globe Cemetery, Hackney Ave, Globe, AZ. Family assisted by Miles Funeral Services Globe, 237 S. Sutherland, Globe, AZ 85501. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/18/2004.

BLAIR, Marjorie

Marjorie Blair, 88, of Prescott, AZ, passed away September 27, 2004. Private Cremation. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home handled arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

BLAIR, Norman E.

Norman E. Blair, 70, came here 29 years ago and died Sun., Feb. 8, 1976, in Doctors Hospital. He was a partner in Lescher & Mahoney, Inc., Architects, Engineers & Planners. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge 634, Scottish Rite, El Zaribah Shrine, and Penn State Alumni. Survivors include his wife, Annette; daughters, Linda MERDICK and Clarice RUTHERFORD; a sister and two brothers; and five grandchildren. 11 Feb 1976

BLAIR, Robert R.

Robert R. Blair, 53, who was a past moderator and member of the board of directors of Church of the Beatitudes, died Oct. 2, 1979, in his home at 201 W. Linger Lane. Mr. Blair served in the Navy in World War II and moved here in 1959 from California. He was a member of Phoenix Rotary Club 100. Survivors include his wife, Patricia C.; daughters, Cynthia B. Thomas, Joyce B. Buekers, and Linda A. Blair; mother, Lillian Blair; and a brother. Services were in Church of the Beatitudes, 555 W. Glendale. 5 Oct 1979

BLAKE, Frank J.

Frank J. Blake, 81, Springfield, Ohio passed away on June 15, 2004. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. Services are at the Arizona National Cemetery 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd. on Fri. Sept. 17th at 1PM. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Ohio Masonic Home, P. O. Box 120, Springfield, Ohio 45501-0120. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

BLAKE, Gene S.

Gene S. Blake, survived by wife, Vivian; son, Steven of Scottsdale; sisters, Evelyn KNIGHT and Leona FRIGEN of Calif. Services Messinger Mortuary. Interment Veterans' Cemetery. 10/31/1982.

BLAKE, George M.

George M. Blake, 83, passed away Jan. 8, 2006. He was born in West New York, New Jersey on Sept. 5, 1922, and moved to Phoenix in 1941. He retired from the Post Office after 32 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia, daughter Carol Sieg, son John, daughter Margaret, son-in-law Tom Sieg, daughter-in-law Sue, and Grandson Patrick Sieg. Greenwood Memory Lawn, 719 N. 27th Avenue. The Arizona Republic on 1/12/2006.

BLAKE, John Wesley

John Wesley Blake, 69, of Linden, died Nov. 1, 1994. He was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, and was a carpenter and Air Force veteran. Survivors include his wife, Lucille; daughters, Mary Grant and Judith Brinkman; son, Jason; sisters, Thelma Hendrickson and Mary Lee Cline; brother, Robert L.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. White Mountain United Methodist Church, Show Low. 11/4/1994.

BLAKE, Queen M.

26 Sept 1892 - 24 March 1980 Safford - Queen M. Blake, 87, died March 24, 1980, in Springfield, Missouri. She was a Tennessee native and moved to Safford in 1904 and was a retired school teacher. Daughters, Jay Alberta Bell and Sally Hoopes; son, Edgar; 13 grandchildren. 3/28/1980.

BLAKE, Stanley R.

20 Nov 1900 - 2 Oct 1982 Stanley R. Blake, 81, died Saturday, Oct. 2, 1982. Mr. Blake was born in Hartford, Connecticut, and moved to Arizona 14 years ago from California. He attended Yale University and was a member of St. John's No. 4 Trestle Board Masonic Lodge AF & AM in West Hartford. Survivors include a daughter, Frances Jeanes, and two grandchildren. Services were in Hartford. 10/5/1982.

BLAKELY, Paul Milton

Paul Milton Blakely, 94, of Carsbad, N. M., a retired postal technician, died Oct. 30, 1994. He was born in Rush Springs, Oklahoma, and was a member of the Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Lila; sister, Grace Grady. Services were private. Brown's Colonial Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1994, p. A18.

BLAKEMORE, Steven Wayne

Steven Wayne Blakemore, Jr., 23, of Mesa died Aug. 21, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 4 p. m. today at Green Acres Chapel of Light, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. (480) 945-2654. Submitted on (08/27/2004) from East Valley Tribune

BLANCHARD, James A.

James A. Blanchard, 61, of Scottsdale, a retired business vice president, was born in Bisbee. Survivors include his wife, Carol; daughter, Diane BANEY; sons, Bruce and Brian; brother, Wayne. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/16/1994. BLANCO, Frank Sr., 84, of Douglas, a baker and grocer, died Feb 4, 1994. Published in the Arizona Republic Sunday, February 6, 1994.

BLANCO, Jose

Prescott: 67: Native of Mexico; had resided in Prescott 11 months.: A daughter in Mexico: Odd Fellows Cemetery: 2 August 1967

BLAND, Jack

Winslow -- Jack Bland, 78, of Winslow, died Friday, Jan. 9, 1976, in Flagstaff Community Hospital. He was a retired employe of the Santa Fe Railway ice plant. He moved here in 1923. Wife, Milliscent; children, Robert, Jack Eugene, and Donna; five granddaughters and ten great-grandchildren. 13 Jan 1976.

BLANDFORD, Dale

Memoriam - Dale Blandford 9-23-32 9-23-03 Missing you daily. My friend, my partner, my love. - Marie Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/23/2004.

BLANK, Otis P.

Mesa -- Otis P. Blank, 69, a former vice president of the Associated Gas and Electric Co., died in Mesa Southside Hospital. He moved here seven years ago from Arcade, New York. He was born in Imogene, Iowa, and was a veteran of World War I. He was a member of World War I Veterans and the Church of Christ Scientist. He was awarded the Purple Heart. Wife, Martha; sons, Douglas of Develan, NY, and Norman D. of Phoenix; daughter, Mrs. Winifred WINIARSKI of Tempe; a brother and two sisters out of state; and 15 grandchildren. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. 8/23/1967.

BLANKENSHIP, Cletus Myrl

Cletus Myrl Blankenship, 82, Prescott, died Sunday, August 29, 2004. He served in the U. S. Navy. Services at Calvary Chapel on Thursday, September 2, 2004 at 11AM. Please make donations to YRMC Hospice, P. O. Box 26565, Prescott Valley, AZ 86312. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

BLANTON, Dorotha J.

12 September 1921 - 15 October 1979 Sedona - Services for Dorotha J. Blanton, 58, who died Oct. 15, 1979, at her home here, were at the Sedona Funeral Home. Mrs. Blanton, an Indiana native, moved to Sedona in 1946. She was a housewife. Survivors include her husband, Loyde; three daughters, Diane Johnson, Lindy Strand and Glenda; two sons, Robert and Ricky; and 10 grandchildren. 17 Oct 1979

BLANTON, Roy L.

Phoenix, 79; Came to Arizona in 1899 from Georgia Wife, Della Sister, Mrs. Homa FIELDS; brother, Edwin Services in Covina, California 1 August 1967

BLASER, Vera M., 86.

26 June 1896 - 3 Oct 1982 Vera M. Blaser, 86, passed away Oct. 3, 1982. Private services. Survived by four daughters, Marge Brown, Rita Daniels, Florence Weitstein, Vera Schmitt; three sons, Paul, Frank and Leo Blaser. Arrangements by Maricopa Mortuary. The Phoenix Gazette 10/6/1982.

BLASHFIELD, Clara

Scottsdale - Clara Blashfield, 84, who had been a professor of English at Marinette Wisconsin State Teachers College, died Friday, June 14, 1974, in Golden Age Nursing Home. She had been a lecturer at Chautauqua Lake, N.Y. Daughter, Mrs. Vaughan Pierce. Private cremation followed by services at Green Acres Mortuary. 6/18/1974.

BLASNIG, Michael C.

Michael C. Blasnig was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and moved to Arizona in 1973. After graduation from ASU with an MBA and JD, he practiced Law in Glendale, Arizona. He passed away January 3, 2007 at the age of 56. He is survived by his daughter, Michelle (Nicholas) DUNFORD, brother Gregory, sister Christine (Mark) BAUMAN and nephews and nieces.

BLATTMAN, Reva B.

20 Jun 1910 - Mar 1980 (announcement only) Survived by husband, Homer; son, Eugene Blattman, San Ramon, CA; two sisters, Mrs. Lorraine Linscott, Mrs. Martha Wuffert, Wala Wala WA; five grandchildren. Burial in Mtn View Memorial Gardens. 3/26/1980.

BLATTNER, Frank Lewis

Frank Lewis Blattner, 71, a retired plumber, died Dec. 17, 1982, at Veterans Administration Medical Center. Mr. Blattner, of Phoenix, was born in Vermilion, Ohio, and moved to Arizona four years ago. He was a Navy World War II veteran and member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Amvets and Disabled American Veterans. He also was a member of the United Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Bessie; daughter, Barbara Whaley; a sister; and two grandchildren. Memorial services Monday at Sunnyside Mortuary, 614 E. Townley. Published in The Arizona Republic December 19, 1982, p. F17.

BLAUM, Mabel Rose

Mabel Rose Blaum, 78, of Sonora, CA, born Aug. 17, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA, passed away Sept. 5, 2004 in Tuolumne General Hospital, Sonora, CA. Mabel lived in Phoenix from 1961-2004 and moved to Sonora 6mo. ago. She was a secretary for 20yrs, a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Phoenix, she enjoyed playing Pinochle & was an avid reader. She was "The Consummate Mother". Survivors include 3 sons, Jeffrey (Janet) Blaum, Twain Harte, CA. Don Blaum, Phoenix, AZ. Randall Blaum, San Diego, CA. 1 daughter Zan Ellen Kleinman (Sharon Gail Kleinman), San Francisco, CA. 8 grandchildren, Chris Cabral, Katrina Blaum, Danny Blaum, Melanie R. Blaum, Katharine J. (Kat) Blaum, Heather Burgess, Robert Mark Lenartz. Jr., Heidi Anna Lenartz. 1 sister Evelyn Horn, Philadelphia, PA. Services Sat. Sept. 25 at 2:30pm, Christ The King Lutheran Church, 10030 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85028. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/18/2004.

BLAYDES, Maude

86, was born in Putnam County, Indiana, and came to Phoenix in 1940. Son, Norman, of Phoenix. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/24/1967.

BLAZEK, Marian Jean

Tempe - Marian Jean Blazek, 55, who came here in 1965 from Minnesota, died Oct. 1, 1980. Husband, James J.; children, Nancy Topping, Debra, Terry, James R. and Tom; mother, Agatha Long; a grandchild; three sisters and two brothers. Graveside services were in Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. 10/3/1980.

BLAZER, Harry

Sgt. Harry "Moose" Blazer, 58 a retired sergeant with the Surprise, Arizona Police Department, passed away August 29, 2004 at Thunderbird Banner Hospital after a long illness. He was born on November 12, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio. He was brought to Arizona by his parents in 1949. He served as a police officer for over 25 years before finally retiring in 1998. Harry and Sandy ran T. C. I. Custom Badges, Patches and Pins a successful badge and patch business, designing many of the patches and badges used by police and fire agencies throughout the nation, including many here in Arizona. His wife Sandy will continue on to run the business. Harry had a big heart and many friends. His life will never be forgotten by those who he worked with and befriended through the years. Harry is survived by his wife Sandy, and his sons Chris and Doug. His mother Mary Berthelson and his step father Hervieu Berthelson, four grandchildren, and brother Larry. He was preceded in death by his sister Nancy Baker and his brother Gerry. Funeral services will be Saturday September 4, 2004 at 10 A. M. at the Sunland Mortuary located at 15826 Del Webb Blvd. in Sun City, AZ 85351. Phone 623-933-0161. Friends may call 5-8 P. M. on Friday at the mortuary or one hour before service time on Saturday. In lieu of flowers those who wish may donate to the 100 Club, 5151 N. 19 Ave. Suite 204, Phoenix, AZ 85015, Window of Hope, 40213 N. Bay Hill Way, Anthem AZ 85086 or Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50 340 Carol Ave, Phoenix., AZ 85032-2103. You may view and send tributes at www. mem. com Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

BLAZIER, Daniel C.

Daniel C. Blazier, 46, of Phoenix, died June 26, 1978. He had been named a fellow in the American Association of Marriage Family Counselors and had been in private practice and was co-director of Education for Rational Living in Phoenix and previously was with the Center for Human Living in Canton, Ohio. He attended Muskingum College and Oberlin College Graduate School, both in his native Ohio. Wife, Jane; children, Jennifer and Christopher; and mother, Mrs. Del Proctor. Messinger Mortuary. Valley United Presbyterian Church, Scottsdale. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

BLEIZEFFER, Marie

Mrs. Marie Bleizeffer, 82, a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, died May 2, 1967, in Lincoln Hospital. She moved here three years ago from Chicago. Mrs. Bleizeffer was born in Hungary and came to Chicago in 1921. Services and burial in Chicago, Hansen Mortuary announced. Survivors include two sons, Anton, of Phoenix and Stephen of Chicago; two daughters, Mrs. Katherine Rippel of Chicago and Mrs. Josephine Thill of Arlington Heights, Illinois; a brother in Chicago; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

BLISS, Arthur Floyd

Flagstaff: 61: native of Moab, Utah, moved to Arizona in 1928:: Wife, Ruth: sons, Bill and Dwight: Burial in Flagstaff: 20 August 1967

BLISS, Dennis M.

Dennis M. Bliss, 58, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 3, 2004. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2004, 5:00-8:00 PM, with Rosary at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ. Service on Wed. Sept. 8 at St. Joan of Arc church at 12 PM. Graveside service will be Wednesday, September 8, 2004, 1:30 PM, at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/7/2004 - 9/8/2004.

BLIZZARD, Russell

Russell "Russ" Blizzard, 57, Laughlin, Nevada, died September 22, 2004. A celebration of Russell's life will be at 9 a. m. Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at the Fort Whipple V. A. Medical Center Chapel in Prescott, Arizona with visitation 8am - 9am. Burial will follow at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona at 1:00 p. m. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/24/2004.

BLOCHER, Charles B.

Charles B. Blocher, 90, a retired farmer and oil company employee from Minot, N.D., died Wed., Oct. 6, 1982, at his residence. He was born in Wheatfield, IN. Survivors include his wife, Sarah; daughter, Margaret Hoover; three sons, Carl, Frank, and Hoover; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services in Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 N. 27th Ave. The Phoenix Gazette 10/8/1982.

BLOCK, Caroline Grace

Caroline Grace Block, 88, a member of the Third Order of St. Francis at St. Mary's Catholic Church, died Wed., Aug. 30, 1967, in a Phoenix nursing home. Mrs. Block, 211 E. Orangewood, was born in Fort Atkinson, Iowa, and moved to Phoenix in 1906 from Long Beach, CA. She was one of the pioneer member of the St. Mary's Church, a member of the Altar Society, Legion of Mary and Order of Martha. Survivors include a daughter, Gladys MAKAUS of Phoenix; a brother, John Pitzenberger, Ft. Atchinson, IA; and a sister, Mrs. Jean Edwards, Chicago; and four grandchildren. She was also aunt of Levon and Joseph Coltan of Waucoma, IA. Mass of Requiem was sung in her church, 231 N. 3rd St. Burial private. Friday, 9/1/1967.

BLOCK, Sarah

Litchfield Park - Graveside services for Sarah A. Block, who died December 30, 1981, in Phoenix, were at Glendale Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern Ave. She is survived by her mother, Jane DORSEY. Arrangements were made by Shumway's Lakeshore Mortuary of Mesa. 1/3-4/1982

BLODGETT, Sherron L.

Sherron L. Blodgett, 51, of Lakeside, died Aug. 2, 1994. She was a data processor for an electrical processor and was born in McPherson, Kansas. Husband, Michael; daughter, Nilita WORKS and one grandchild. Owens Mortuary, Show Low. 8/5/1994.

BLOEDEL, Robert Henry

Sun City - Robert Henry Bloedel, 67, died Wed., June 26, 1974, in Boswell Hospital. He had been an electrical engineer for 41 years for Commonwealth Edison in Chicago and was a World War II veteran. He was a member of the Masons, Retired Officers Club and High 12 Lions Club. He graduated from South Dakota State University. Wife, Mary Lou; daughters, Judith Ann Dillingham and Betty Lynn Stratton; a sister; and four grandchildren. Lundberg Mortuary. Private burial. 6/29/1974.

BLOOD, Leonard P.

Wickenburg - Leonard P. Blood, 80, of Wickenburg, died Sept. 29, 1980, in Beverly Manor Nursing Home, Sun City. He was a contractor 38 years in Los Angeles before coming here in 1970 from Long Beach. He was a member of the Masons, Elks and Shriners. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte. 5 October 1980.

BLOOMER, Clayton A.

Clayton A. Bloomer, 71, who had been manager of the export and import department of the Reo Motor Car Co. 32 years in Lansin, MI, died Sunday, May 7, 1967, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Bloomer, 4342 N. 55th Dr., moved here in 1947 and established the Old Orchard Trailer Park at Scottsdale Road near Earll Dr. He established the Village Cab Co. in Scottsdale in 1948 and operated it until 1953. He was an Army veteran of World war I and was affiliated with Hope Baptist Church. He was born in Flint. Survivors include his wife, Eva Bell; two daughters, Mrs. Betty J. Bailey of East Lansing, MI, and Mrs. Kathryn L. Hull of Phoenix; 15 grandchildren and 12 gr-grandchildren. Services and burial were in St. Johns, Michigan. 8-9 May 1967.

BLOOMER, Edward

26 Dec 1922 - 21 Jan 1980 Edward Bloomer, 57, died Jan. 21, 1980. He moved here ten years ago from Dumas, Texas, and was employed by Shure Electronics of Arizona and Phillips Petroleum Co. in Texas. He was a former scoutmaster 23 years and a member of Dumas Masonic Lodge and First Baptist Church. Wife, Evelyn; children, Mari Elise, Jon Michael and Randall Craig; a sister and nine grandchildren. 1/25/1980.

BLOUGH, Dr. Byron B.

56, a dentist in Spokane, Wash., before moving to Phoenix 10 years ago, was born in Idaho. He served in the Air Force during World War II. Survivors include four sons, Byron, Jr., Noah, Erick, and Mark, all of Phoenix. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/27/1967.

BLUHM, Howard Walter

Howard Walter Bluhm, 81, of Mesa, died Feb. 1, 1994. He was born in Port Huron, Michigan, and was a chief mechanic for an aerospace company and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Daughters, Karla Wood and Gayla Pepin; sister, Retta Zieg; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Friday, Feb. 4, 1994

BLUM, Sophie Elizabeth

Mesa - Sophie Elizabeth Blum, 90, a Mesa resident since 1964, died Nov. 24, 1982, in Maricopa Medical Center. Mrs. Blum was born in Germany. She is survived by her daughters, Pauline Jacquemin and Amelia Simmet; three grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services were at Gibbons-Bunker Garden Chapel. 11/25/1982.

BLUNK, Mary Margaret

Mary Margaret Blunk, 83, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away August 29, 2004. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM, on Saturday, September 4, 2004 at Shadow Rock Congregational Church, 12861 N. 8th Ave., Phoenix. Services will follow at 11:00 AM. Arrangements entrusted to Hansen Chapel. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/2/2004.

BLUTH, Lynden

Lynden Bluth, 54, moved to Scottsdale 10 years ago from Mexico. Wife, LaRu; daughters, Jacqueline GURNEY and Antoinette; sons, Lathaire, Rodney, Gordon, Barry, Curtis and Antoine; three brothers and four sisters. 12/2/1982.

BLYTH, Stanley

Stanley Blyth, 82, of Marina Del Rey, Calif., formerly of Phoenix, died Jan. 30, 1994. He was a retired branch manager with Ingram Paper Co., was a World War II Navy veteran and was a past president of the Valley of the Sun Kiwanis in Phoenix. Survivors include his wife, Mary C.; and daughter, Nona BLYTH CLOUD. Services in California. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/3/1994, B4.

BLYTHE, Ella Margaret

Ella Margaret Blythe, 96, of Chandler, AZ Passed to her eternal reward on September 3, 2004. She was born December 16, 1907 in Shawmut, Arkansas and moved to Chandler in 1928. She graduated from Chandler High School in 1929 and went to work for Dr. A. J. Chandler at the Chandler Improvement Company as a secretary. Mrs. Blythe was active in numerous community organizations throughout her life, including the Chandler Women's Club, the Chandler Garden Club, Girl Scouts and Women's Christian Service. She was also a member of the Chandler United Methodist Church where a Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday September 9, 2004 at 10:30 am. Ella married Helm E. Blythe (deceased, 1969) on March 29, 1930. Together they raised three daughters: Bette Lewis of Washington DC, Marjorie Gamble of Cupertino, CA, and Ruby Vineyard of Phoenix. She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Clinton Lewis, Ellen Nelson, George Vineyard, Shannon Wagner, John Gamble, Laura Janisse, and Krista Tennant as well as nine great grand children Andrew Lewis, Kenneth and Patricia Nelson, Tiffany and Nicole Wagner, Jacob and Jenna Gamble, Conner and Tristan Janisse. Ella was the third of nine children born to Arabella and Mathew Calley. she is also survived by one sister, Mardeenah Payne, sister in law Bernice Calley, and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at the Bueler Chandler Mortuary, 14 W Hulet, Chandler between 6:30 - 8:30 p. m. (480) 963-6361. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Chandler United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/8/2004 - 9/9/2004.