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DRAKE, Claude H.
Mesa - Claude H. Drake, 73, a retired electrician and World War II veteran, died Sunday, June 16, 1974, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Wife, Marcella; sons, Robert and Navy Cmdr. Claude Drake, Jr.; a brother, Leroy A.; and eight grandchildren. Larry J. Melcher Mortuary. Services with an Oriental Masonic Lodge 20 funeral committee assisting. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. 6/19/1974.

DRAKE, Ina
Ina Drake, 93, of Mesa, died Oct. 29, 1994. She was born in Altus, Oklahoma, and was a preschool/nursery owner. She was a member of the Phoenix Woman's Club. Survivors include her daughters, Doreen Flynn and Patricia Gower; sons, David, Dean and John J.; 16 grandchildren and 23 gr-grandchildren. Mesa City Cemetery. 1 Nov 1994.

DRAKE, Julie E.
Mass of the Angels for Julie E. Drake, 6-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dean E. DRAKE, was in St. Agnes Catholic Church. The infant died Thurs., May 11, 1967, in Doctors Hospital. Survived by three sisters, Terry Dennise, Carrie Diane and Lisa Kathleen; a brother, Daniel Dean; two grandmothers, Mrs. Arneta Tallman of Scottsdale and Mrs. Ina Drake of Phoenix; and a grandfather, Howard Carver of Scottsdale. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 5/15/1967.

DRAKE, Kathryn
Scottsdale --Kathryn Drake, 91, of 4525 N. 66th St., was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and came to Arizona 30 years. She died January 1, 1982, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. Mrs. Drake was a member of the Arizona Rose Club. Survivors include her children, Mary HAWKINS, Jean KOFFLER and John DRAKE; two sisters; a brother; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services were at St. Francis Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central. 4-Jan-1982

DRAKE, Louise
Louise Drake, 73, of Prescott, died Nov. 1, 1994. She was born in Pennsylvania and was a retired funds administrator. Sisters, Norma EARLY, Nancy BUSBY and Sara BASKIN; brothers, Ralf, John Lee and Russell. 11/4/1994.

DRAKE, Retta Dales
Mesa -- Retta Dales Drake, 82, a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, died Aug. 31, 1967, in Golden Mesa Nursing Home. She moved here 15 years ago from Detroit. She was born in New Market, Ontario, and was a member of Eastern Star in Detroit. Survivors include two sons, Francis of Oak Park, MI, and Paul of Royal Oak, MI; two daughters, Mrs. Jean SPRINGALL of Mesa and Mrs. Christine BERMAN of Detroit; and 11 grandchildren. Cremation. 9/1/1967.

DRAKE, Robert
Cave Creek - Robert T. Drake, 66, of 3704 E. Kohuana Place, died Dec. 17, 1982, at his residence. Mr. Drake was born in New Jersey and moved to Phoenix from Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1974. He was a World War II veteran. He is survived by his wife, Jean; daughter, Joann Cardwell; sons, Robert and James; stepdaughter, Marjorir Trepte; and two brothers. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Shadow Mountain Mortuary made arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic Monday, December 20, 1982.

DRAKE, Robert D.
Robert D. Drake, 19, the drum major with the Glendale Community College Band, was killed Friday, Feb. 27, 1970, in a two-car crash near 59th Ave and Thunderbird. He was born in Phoenix and had been the drum major for the Moon Valley High School for three years. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Drake; one brother, Richard; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Drake, all of Phoenix; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Durnal of Black Canyon City. 3/1/1970.

DRAKE, Virgil H.
(notice only) For information call Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home Rd. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, October 1, 1980.

DRAPER, Robert Dale
Morenci, 19; Killed in Vietnam; Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. DRAPER; sister, Susan; brothers, Kenneth and Lonny; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. SHARP of Wilburton, Oklahoma Clifton City Cemetery 10 August 1967

DRATWINSKY, Walter
Walter Harry Dratwinsky, 75, who worked for A-1 Brewing Co. before retiring in 1969, died Dec. 22, 1982, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Dratwinsky, was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and moved to Phoenix while serving in the Army after being discharged. He was a member of the American Legion and a former member of the Teamsters Union. He is survived by his wife, Anna, and a sister. Services were at the First Presbyterian Church, 402 W. Monroe. Memory Lawn Mortuary made the arrangements. The Arizona Republic Friday, Dec. 24, 1982.

DRAWHORN, Mary L.
Mrs. Mary L. Drawhorn, 77, of 4701 N. 27th Dr., died Friday, June 21, 1974, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. Sons, Jess, Harry and Jack Palmer; six sisters out of state; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services in Camelback Sunset Chapel. Private entombment in Memory Lawn Memorial Mausoleum. 6/23/1974.

DRAYSON, Edgar T.
Tempe -- Edgar T. Drayson, 64, died Friday, May 5, 1967, in a Tempe hospital. He was the retired sheriff of Warren County, Illinois. Earlier he served 27 years in the National Guard and was in the Army from 1941 to 1946. He retired with the rank of major. He was a native of Monmouth, IL, and a Valley resident for the past nine years. He belonged to Christ Chapel Methodist Church, Tempe, and also was active in the Masonic lodges and American Legion of Monmouth. Surviving are his wife, Ruby; a daughter, Mrs. James McCoy, Worthington, OH, and three grandsons. Burial at the Monmouth, IL, cemetery. 5/7/1967.

DREHER, Violet Maude
21 March 1913 - 16 Nov 1988 Violet Maude Dreher, 75, of Glendale, a homemaker, died Nov. 16, 1988. She was born in Canada. Survivors include her four sisters, Minnie Brusie, Sheila Butler, Mable Huber and Rebecca Dennett. Graveside services at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern Ave., Glendale. Chapel of the Chimes. Nov. 18, 1988.

DRESCHER, Clarence W.
Clarence W. "Bud" Drescher, 64, of Phoenix, a retired Army captain, died Feb. 5, 1982, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Drescher was born in Palmyra, Missouri, and came to Arizona 11 years ago. He served in the Army Corps of Engineers for 10 of his 30 years in the military. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; daughters, Theresa and Bonnie; two sisters, Martha Drebert of Covina, CA, and Alice Venables, Ajo, AZ; and a brother, Pat Drescher of Sparks, NV. Rosary was at Chapel of the Chimes. Mass was at Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral, 6351 N. 27th Ave. Interment AZ Veterans Cemetery. The AZ Republic Monday, Feb. 8, 1982.

DRESSKELL, Miles A.
Tempe - Miles A. Dreskell, 74, professor emeritus of music at Arizona State University and composer of the music for the ASU Alma Mater, died Mar. 5, 1970, in a Phoenix hospital. Mr. Dresskell joined the ASU faculty in 1945 and retired in June 1964. Before joing ASU, he was on the faculty at Columbia University for 17 years, was music department director at San Jose, CA, and taught at the College of the Pacific and the University of Nebraska. He was born in Brainerd, MN and held degrees from Northwestern University, San Jose State College and Columbia University. He was a veteran of World War I and was awarded the French Croix de Guerre. Wife, Nadine; son, William Miles DRESSKELL, III; a daughter, Mrs. Stanley YARNALL III of Phoenix. Services were in the First Methodist Church at University Dr. and Forest Ave. Burial in Green Acres Cemetery, Scottsdale. 3/6/1970.

DREW, Dan E.
Dan E. Drew, 77, Born Jan. 25, 1930 in Buckeye, AZ. Died March 12, 2007 in Vernon, AZ. Dan was born in Buckeye to area settlers Frank & Cora Mae (KELL) DREW. He attended schools here and had graduated from Phoenix Technical School in 1948. He joined his father in operating the Buckeye Sand & Gravel Co. [Plant Superintendent -- Buckeye, joined the Company in May, 1948. At that time he was with Buckeye Sand & Rock. This was sold to United Materials in 1961, which became part of United Metro in 1966. Dan was Plant Superintendent from 1966 until he retired in July, 1978. The Tanner Companies, 1923 - 1981 page 811.] He then managed that company until his retirement. Dan was a charter member of the Buckeye Elks Lodge and also a member of the Acacia Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his 3 sons John & Frank both of Buckeye, Don of Flagstaff. There are 10 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. Visitation was held at the Buckeye Funeral Home. Funeral Service at the Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Park, 23000 W. Broadway in Buckeye. He will be interred near his late wife of 44 years, Donna DREW, who died in 1993. Published in The Arizona Republic on 3/18/2007.

DREW, William F.
74, Mesa, 21 January 1960

DREYER, Janice L.
Scottsdale --Services for Janice DREYER, 48, who died Jan. 3, 1982, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital, will be in Messinger Mortuary Chapel, 7601 E. Indian School. Mrs. Dreyer, 8320 E. Thoroughbred Trail, came here from her native South Dakota. She is survived by sons, Russell of Seattle, Washington; Phillip, of Carefree; and Max, Scottsdale; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Magnus WICKS, Scottsdale; and three grandchildren. Interment Paradise Memorial Gardens. Published in the Arizona Republic, Wednesday, January 5-6, 1982.

DRINKUTH, Carolyn
4 Oct 1888 - 16 April 1978 Carolyn Drinkuth, 89, a resident of Phoenix for the past 20 years, died April 16, 1978, at Doctor's Hospital. Children, Evelyn Walker, Mildred Turner and Elmer; a sister; and two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Monday, April 17, 1978

DRISCOLL, Edna A.
Tempe - Edna A. Driscoll, 75, died Sunday, June 30, 1974, in Tempe Community Hospital. Daughters, Mrs. Ann Boyle and Mrs. Rita Brainard; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mass in Queen of Peace Church. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery. July 2, 1974.

DROGE, John N.
Yuma -- John N. Droge, 41, principal of Woodward Junior High School, died Tues., Sep. 5, 1967, in a Los Angeles hospital. He was born in Hackensack, New Jersey, and came to Yuma 17 years ago. He graduated from Arizona State College in 1951 and received his master's degree from Northern Arizona University in 1965. Survivors include his wife, Norma; a son, John, and a daughter, Deborah, all of Yuma. Burial in Desert Lawn Memorial Park. 9/7/1967.

DROPPS, Murriel
Murriel Dropps, 75, a homemaker, died Dec. 8, 1982, at Maryvale Hospital She was born in Berwick, Kansas, and moved to Phoenix in 1961 from Long Beach, CA. Survivors include daughters, Mrs. Gerhard Steinbrenner, Mrs. Raymond Paul and Mrs. Barbara Griffin; son, Donald; two sisters; and 19 grandchildren. 12/10/1982.

DROSKE, Lloyd Francis
Tempe - Lloyd Francis Droske, 65, a retired farmer, died Friday, July 19, 1974, in Desert Samaritan Hospital. He came to Phoenix 12 years ago and lived in Tempe eight months. Sons, Peter, John, Robert and Tom; a brother and two sisters; and eight grandchildren. Catholic services and burial were in Saint Thomas, N.D. Carr Mortuary. 7/20/1974.

DROZ, Paul Ernest
68, 4 January 1960

DRYE, Jack L., Sr.
Army Spec. 4 Jack L. Drye, Sr., 21, was killed in action in Vietnam on Feb. 17, 1970. He was born in Flagstaff and lived in Phoenix for 10 years before joing the Army in March 1968. A graduate of Moon Valley High School, he was a crew chief on a military transport and had served in Vietnam almost a year. Before joingin the service he had been employed by Bill Luke Chrysler, Jack Reed Chrysler and Layke, Inc. Survivors include his wife, Janet; son, Jack L., Jr.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Loren E. Drye; one brother, Daniel; three sisters; Mrs. Margaret A. Martin and Stella and Robin Drye, all of Phoenix; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Drye, Sr., and Mrs. Stella Robertson, all of Flagstaff. Services were at Mountain View Baptist Church, Flagstaff. Burial with full military honors was in Flagstaff Cemetery. 3/1/1970.

DUARTE, Chonita
Chonita Duarte, 86, of 2011 E. Madison, died Sat., July 6, 1974, in St. Luke's Hospital. Sons, Felipe Gonzales, Frank, Martin and Arnold Tiscareno; daughters, Mrs. Vene Amparan and Mrs. Teresa Gonzalez; 16 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren. Mass in Immaculate Heart Church. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Superior. 7/8/1974.

DUARTE, Dominga E.
Glendale - Dominga E. Duarte, 88, died Oct. 3, 1980, in a local hospital. She came to Arizona from Mexico 64 years ago and is survived by daughters, Natilie Vargas, Toni Ybaro, Tillie Mungua and Alice Padilla; and 21 grandchildren. Mass was at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 5614 W. Orangewood. Monday, Oct. 6, 1980.

DUARTE, Eduardo Chato
Eduardo Chato Duarte, 26, a well-known Sonora boxer was found dead at his home here (Nogales, Sonora). His widow survives. The AZ Republic June 14, 1962.

DUATO, Fernando M.
3 April 1900 - 3 March 1970. Sun City - Fernando M. Duato, 69, was killed Tuesday, March 3, 1970, in an auto accident at 103rd Ave. and Grand. He was born in Spain and came to America in 1919. He was a machinist 25 years for the Bridgeport Hardware Corp in Bridgeport, CT. He moved to Sun City in 1964. Wife, Maria; son, Max of Mexico City; a brother and sister in Spain. Services were in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial in Sunland Cemetery. 3/5/1970.

DUBACH, Vincent R.
Vincent R. DuBach, husband of Trudy DuBach of Phoenix; father of Marc DuBach of Tempe and Lance DuBach, U. S. Air Force Germany, Theresa and Janine DuBach of Phoenix; brother of Jack DuBack {sic} of St. Louis, Missouri; grandfather of Thomas and Erica DuBach. Interment AZ Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The Phoenix Gazette 10/6/1982.

DUBEAU, George J., Sr.
George J. DuBeau, Sr, 74, an industrial engineer 37 years with Western Electric Corp in Chicago, died Wed., Sep. 20, 1967, in Phoenix General Hospital. Mr. DeBeau moved to Phoenix a year ago from his native Chicago. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth F. Stech and Mrs. Clifford Loudon, both of Phoenix; three sons, George, Richard and Donald, all in Illinois; 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Cremation. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/22/1967.

DUCK, James W.
Phoenix 44 27 August 1967

DUCKETT, Ernest S. Q.
Ernest S. Q. Duckett, 62, died Nov. 30, 1982, in New Rochelle, New York. He was born in Idabel, Oklahoma, and attended Oklahoma public schools. He resided in Phoenix for 18 years. He worked as a brick mason and was a member of Mission Baptist Church and the Salt Valley Masonic Lodge. He served in the Army during World War II. Survived by his Wife, Theresa S.; daughter, Linda Green; son, Jimmy; parents, Albert and Minnie Duckett; three sisters and two grandchildren. Services in New Rochelle, N. Y. 12/2/1982.

DUCKWORTH, Don
Don Duckworth, 24, died Thurs., Oct. 14, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He was a truck driver for the city of Tempe for two years. He was born in New York City and moved to Arizona two years ago from California. Father and mother, Charles and Ossie Duckworth; a sister and two brothers. The Phoenix Gazette 10/19/1982.

DUCLO, Henrietta L.
Apache Junction -- Henrietta L. Duclo, 72, a member of the Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mesa, died Sep. 26, 1967, in Mesa General Hospital. Mrs. Duclo moved here seven years ago from Wyandotte, MI, her birthplace. Husband, Howard E.; two daughters, Dorothy A. ASHCRAFT of Apache Junction and Beverly DUCLO of Wyandotte. Burial in Wyandotte. The Arizona Republic 9/27/1967.

DUDDING, Mae K.
31 Oct 1897 - 14 July 1974. Mae K. Dudding, 77, who had been active in local and national veterans' organizations, died Sunday, July 14, 1974, in a local hospital. She came to Arizona in 1922. She was a member of Queen Esther Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, and Pioneer Womens Club. Husband, Samuel H.; and a foster daughter, Kathy Bassett. Cremation. 7/20/1974.

DUDDY, Nora Lee
1 September 1896 - 5 July 1974. Nora Lee Duddy, 77, was born in Hyde County, Arkansas, and died Friday, July 5, 1974, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. She had lived in Phoenix for the past 47 years. Husband, Charles; children, Christine Wolff, Billy Jo Tourigney, Marion Cox, Betty Byron and Duran B. Smith; a brother, Claus Burnham; sisters, Earl Danell and Rubye BLakley; 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Services in Camelback Sunset Chapel. Burial in East Resthaven Cemetery. 7/7/1974.

DUDINE, Myrtle K.
Myrtle K. Dudine, 55, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 1976, in a Phoenix hospital. Survived by husband, Paul H.; children, Connie ROGERS; Sue COPPI, of Phoenix; and Vicki Amy, California; and Paul E., Phoenix; and eight grandchildren. Interment Resthaven. 1/13/1976.

DUDLEY, Agnes
Agnes Dudley, 89, of Prescott, died March 23, 1994. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Husband, Charles; sister, June Balrom. Sunrise Funeral Home, Prescott Valley. 3/24/1994.

DUDLEY, Thomas Edward, Sr.
Youngtown -- Thomas Edward Dudley, Sr., 64, a retired General Motors Corp employe, died Wed., January 7, 1976, in Valley View Community Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; son, Thomas, Jr.; daughters, Mrs. Patricia J. Handyside and Mrs. Joan Stanley; mother, Mrs. Ethel M. Blake; a sister and a stepbrother; six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services at Heritage Funeral Chapel, 13226 113th Ave. 1/11/1976

DUENAZ, Cruz H.
Cruz H. Duenaz, 69, of El Mirage, was born in Ritsville, Texas, and died Oct. 26, 1994. He was a retired farm worker. Survivors include his wife, Micaela; daughters, Rosalinda Camacho, Maria Elena Overa, Magdalena Cavazos and Aurelia Gonzales; sons, Valentin, Oscar, Samuel and Ramiro; two sisters; seven brothers; 36 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. 2 Nov. 1994.

DUERSTEN, Carol Jean
15 Jan 1929 - 22 Jan 1980 Carol Jean Duersten, 50, who graduated from Marquette University and taught school in Wisconsin before moving here 11 months ago from Colorado Springs, died Jan. 22, 1980, in her home. Mrs. Duersten is survived by her children, Robert, Ann R. and Jean Duersten; mother, Bertha Allen; and a sister. Mass was in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 7601 E. Main, Scottsdale. 1/26/1980.

DUFF, George C. K.
Apache Junction - George C. K. Duff, 75, retired president of the Worcester County National Bank of Webster, Massachusetts, died Dec. 30, 1981 at his home. He was born in Scotland and came to Arizona two years ago. He was a Mason and a member of the United Church of Christ and the Lions Club. Survivors include children, Mrs. Jack Berry, Mrs. James Alfieri, Mrs. Richard Phinney, James and John; a sister and 10 grandchildren. The AZ Republic 3 Jan 1982.

DUFFY, John Brendan
John B. Duffy Dies; ex-ASU Police Chief. John B. Duffy, 66, who was chief of the campus police at Arizona State University from 1963 to 1976, and before that was a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation since 1942, died Oct. 2, 1979, in Doctors Hospital. Mr. Duffy, 2439 N. 39th St., graduated from Drake University Law School and had lived in Arizona since 1930. Survivors include his wife, Mid; children, Shawna Marie Kelly, Douglas B. and Dennis B.; and seven grandchildren. Rosary will be said Friday in Whitney & Murphy Arcadia Chapel, 4800 E. Indian School. Mass will be Saturday in St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1954 N. 24th St. Mr. Duffy was a subscribing member of the St. Vincent de Paul Charity Dining Room. St. Francis Cemetery. Published Thursday, October 4, 1979.

DUFFY, Roger Joseph
RITES FOR EMPLOYE OF AIRESEARCH SET. Rosary for Roger Joseph Duffy, 48, chief inspector for AiResearch until his death Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital, will be recited at 8 p.m. tonight at St. Francis Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central. Mr. Duffy, an Army veteran of World War II, was born in Waterloo, Iowa and moved to Arizona 15 years ago. He resided at 6049 N. Fifth Place and was a member of St. Francis Church. Mass of Requiem will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at the church, with burial following at St. Francis Cemetery. Friends may call from noon to 6 p.m. today at Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas. Survivors include his wife, Yvonne F.; two daughters, Mrs. Diane COWDREY, Jr., and Denise Duffy, both of Phoenix; five sons, William T., James P., Robert S., and Thomas K., all of Phoenix; and Michael J. of Mountain View, California; his mother, Mrs. Helena Duffy of Waterloo and two sisters and three brothers out of state. Rosary at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central. Requiem High Mass at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Interment St. Francis. Friends may call at Mercer Mortuary. Family prefers Spiritual Bouquets in lieu of any material remembrances. "Cowdrey" is spelled "Cowdry" in the funeral announcement and "Cowdrey" in the obituary. The Arizona Republic August 20, 1967, p. 20-D

DUGAN, Madonna I.
Madonna I. Dugan, 69, of Phoenix, died Aug. 4, 1994. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa, and was a homemaker. Survivors include her son, John. Services were held in Santa Barbara, California. Aug. 6, 1994.

DUKE, Edwin G.
Mesa -- Edwin C. Duke, 72, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1976, in his home at 256 N. 85th Place in Mesa. He was an electrician who came here in 1954. Survivors include his wife, Annie; daughter, Betty J., and two brothers and a sister out of state. Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens. 10 Feb 1976

DUKE, Hugh
St. Johns - Hugh Duke, 80, a rancher here since 1912, died Monday, Dec. 28, 1969, at the Ft. Whipple Veterans Hospital. He moved here 59 years ago from New Mexico. He was born in Alvarado, Texas and was a veteran of World War I and a member of Holbrook Masonic Lodge No. 8 and the American Legion. Survivors include one son, William Harper DUKE of Los Angeles; daughter, Mrs. Betty ZANE (illegible, possibly HARRIS), of Los Angeles; three brothers, Charles and Wallace, both of St. Johns, and Earl of Kingman; sisters, Mrs. Grover BROWN of St. Johns and Mrs. Margarite KIMBALL of Greer. Burial in St. Johns Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/1/1970.

DUKE, James O.
James O. Duke, 92, of 19 E. Columbus, died Nov. 19, 1982, at Phoenix Veterans Administration Hospital. Mr. Duke moved to Arizona 61 years ago from Kentucky. He was born in Stamping Ground, Kentucky. He served in the Army in World War I and was a body and fender repairman who retired 27 years ago. Services at Greenwood Memorial Park Mausoleum, 2300 W. Van Buren. Mercer Mortuary. 11/22/1982.

DUKE, Woodrow
Mesa - Services for Woodrow Skousen Duke, 61, a past president of Mesa Kiwanis Club, will be in Meldrum Mortuary, Macdonald and First Street. Mr. Duke died Oct. 30, 1979, in Palm Desert, California, where he was a motel manager the past year. Born in Phoenix, he attended local schools and Brigham Young University. He was a World War II Army veteran and lived in Mesa from the early 1960s. Survivors include his wife, Corrine; daughter, Deborah Mae Duke; stepdaughters, Louise Little, Regina Harris, Janet Rogers and Peggy Jaekel; seven grandchildren; two sisters and a brother. The Arizona Republic Thurs., Nov. 1, 1979, p. D11.

DUMMEL, Otto E.
Otto E. Dummel, 60, died January 18, 1960, in his home. Services in Paradise Chapel and Funeral Home. The Rev. Leland B. Entrekin officiated. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Mr. Dummel, a native of Ken, Ohio, came to Phoenix 15 years ago from Waterloo, N. Y. He had been employed as a custodian for the Osborn School District 10 years. He was a member of the Heart to Heart Hour Chapel. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; a son, Paul, Phoenix; six brothers and four sisters, all living out of state; and a grandchild. 19 January 1960, p. 16.

DUNAGAN, Douglas E.
Douglas E. Dunagan, 57, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away September 15, 2004. Memorial Service will be held 3:00 PM, Sunday, September 19, 2004, Christ's Church Of The Valley, 24958 N. 67th Ave., Peoria, AZ. Contributions may be made to Christ Church of the Valley Building Fund, 7007 W. Happy Valley Rd., Peoria, AZ 85283. Arrangements entrusted to Desert Hills Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/17/2004.

DUNAGAN, L. E., Sr.
Funeral services for L. E. Dunagan, Sr., 71, who died yesterday in a Phoenix rest home, will be tomorrow in the Chapel of Memories, A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park. A native of Texas, Mr. Dunagan came to Phoenix ten years ago. He was a retired pharmacist and lived at 4312 N. 48th Ave. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Texas. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Katherine Becker of Hermosa Beach, California, Mrs. Jane Beatty of Midland, Texas, and Mrs. Dorothy Rankin of Las Vegas, Nevada; a son, Leon E., Jr. of Phoenix; a sister, two brothers, and six grandchildren. Sunday, 3 January 1960

DUNBAR, Dorothy J.
Dorothy J. Dunbar, 73, of Glendale, died March 22, 1994. She was born in Mammoth, West Virginia, and was a homemaker. Husband, William L.; daughters, Beverly Loruss and Biddie Druckenmiller; son, Dale; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, Glendale. 3/24/1994.

DUNCAN, Andrew, Sr.
Andrew Duncan, Sr., 66, a tool and diemaker with Reynolds Metals since 1943, died Wed., Jan. 7, 1976, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Wife, Emma; children, Mrs. Glen COULTER, Corona, California; Mrs. Patrick BOYLE, Denver, Colorado; Andrew Duncan, Jr., Phoenix; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Daily, Phoenix; and Mrs. E. S. Latimore, Wilmington, Delaware; and 10 grandchildren. Interment Memory Lawn Cemetery. 1/9/1976.

DUNCAN, Clyde Lee
Clyde Lee Duncan, 58, a meat cutter for Furrs Market, died Wed., June 19, 1974, in his home, 3425 W. Willetta. Wife, Maralynne; children, Kathy Tripp, Gerry, Bobby, and Larry Duncan; two sisters and a brother. A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 6/22/1974.

DUNCAN, Joseph G.
10 Apr 1915 - 5 Dec 1982 Joseph G. Duncan, 67, a founder and first commander of Squadron 313 of the Arizona Civil Air Patrol, died Dec. 5, 1982, at his Phoenix residence. He was born in Illinois and moved to Phoenix 38 years ago. He was a retired salesman and World War II veteran. Wife, Natalie; daughters, Gwynne Koven and Denise; son, Gregory; and three grandchildren. Sinai Mortuary. 12/7/1982.

DUNCAN, Lilly D.
Lilly D. Duncan, 71, was born in Texas and died Oct. 9, 1980, in her home. She was brought here as an infant. Husband, Arthur; sons, Gary Duncan and Gordon, Glenn, Dale, Luke and Hugh Libby; 21 grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Monday, Oct. 13, 1980.

DUNCAN, Myrtle G.
Glendale - Myrtle G. Duncan, 78, died Dec. 14, 1970, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Duncan came to Buckeye in 1938 from Denhoff, N.D. She was a member of the Heart to Heart Bible Church. She was born in Mapleton, Iowa. Survivors include her husband, Elmer C.; six sons, Cloyd of Glendale, Arthur of Phoenix, Earl of Billings, Montana, Elmer, Jr., of Fremont, CA, David of Ellisville, MO, and Roy of Tacoma, Washington; a daughter, Mrs. Clara McElvain of Phoenix; 16 grandchildren and seven gr-grandchildren. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery. Tuesday, 12/15/1970.

DUNCAN, Susie C.
Tolleson -- Funeral services were at Brazill-Whitney Mortuary, 5754 W. Glenn, for Mrs. Susie C. Duncan, 75, who died Sunday, Aug. 6, 1967, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Duncan, who lived at 11 S. 92nd Dr., was born in Mississippi and moved to Tolleson 33 years ago from Utica, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene. Burial in Resthaven Park Cemetery. Mrs. Duncan is survived by two sons, William, of Phoenix, and Eugene, of El Paso, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Lewis of Tolleson and Mrs. Lois Stark of McAllister, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, August 9, 1967.

DUNCAN, Verona E.
Verona E. Duncan, 82, Scottsdale, passed away 9/20/04. Memorial service 7PM 9/22/04 at Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

DUNEZ, Roberto Pelayo
Roberto Pelayo Dunez, Baby Boy, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 3, 2004. Memorial Service Friday, September 10, 2004 at 3:00 p. m. at Preston Funeral Home, 3800 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, Arizona. Preston Funeral Home is serving the Family. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

DUNHAM, Esther O.
Esther O. Dunham, 77, Sun City, died Nov. 23, 1982. She moved to Sun City from Hughson, California. She was a former member of Rebecca Lodge in California. Survived by daughters, Henrietta Harper, Rolellen Bigelow, Phillis Gonzales, Norma Porter and Nancy Jensen; son, Theodore; three sisters and a brother. Services in Turlock, California. Local arrangements by Sunwest Funeral Home, El Mirage. 11/27/1982.

DUNKERLEY, Agnes Emma
Agnes Emma Dunkerley, 64, died Thursday, May 4, 1967, in a Phoenix hospital. She was a housewife who came to Phoenix in 1952 from Utica, NY. She was a Hinckley, NY, native. Surviving are her son, William, in New York; two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Trotter and Mrs. Martha Maynard, both of Phoenix; her mother, Mrs. Christina Moore, Utica; three brothers and a sister out of state; five grandchildren. 5/7/1967.

DUNLAP, Ethel P.
Ethel P. Dunlap, 85, who operated a hotel in Ash Fork, died Dec. 22, 1982. She was born in Emporia, Kansas, and moved to Arizona in 1919 from New Mexico. She was also a secretary for Phoenix College and a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Odd Fellows. Survived by her brother, Art Whit... and nieces and nephews. Services in Mercer's Chapel in the Garden. 12/24/1982.

DUNLAP, Helen Catherine
Mrs. Helen Catherine Dunlap, 78, died Saturday, June 22, 1974, in her home at 4548 W. Lane Ave. Son, James S.; daughters, Mrs. Mary Helen Price, Mrs. Patricia Ann Dibkey, Mrs. Marjorie Ann Denson, Mrs. June Nancy Jenkins and Mrs. Maria A. Kulis; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services in Chapel of the Chimes, Glendale. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. 6/24/1974.

DUNLAP, James W.
James W. Dunlap, 74, of Peoria, died March 22, 1994. He was a retired auto mechanic for Midway Chevrolet, was born in Seviere County, Arkansas. Wife, Iva; daughters, Judy Gehringer and Nancy Fields; sons, James, Jr., Ralph and Johnny; brother, San K.; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern. 3/24/1994.

DUNLAP, Lana B.
27 June 1888 - 22 Mar 1980 Buckeye - Lana B. Dunlap, 90, died March 22, 1980, in Good Shepherd Retirement Center, Sun City. Mrs. Dunlap came here in 1930 from Comanche, TX, and was a homemaker. She was a member of Perryville Bible Chapel, where funeral services were held. Survived by her daughters, Mary McCulley, Katie Schabinger and Genie Benedict; 10 grandchildren. 3/24/1980.

DUNLAP, Rose Mary
Rose Mary Dunlap, 44, of Mesa, died Feb. 8, 1994. She was born in New York and was a homemaker. Husband, David W.; sons, Scott and Robert; sisters, Estella BUdd and Carlene Shannon. 2/15/1994.

DUNMIRE, Mildred Edith
Sun City - Mildred Edith Dunmire, 75, of 11221 105th Ave., died Saturday, June 1, 1974, in Valley View Community Hospital. Husband, Loren; and two sisters out of state. Lundberg's Sunland Chapel. Burial in Sunland Memorial Park. 6/3/1974.

DUNMORE, Elizabeth
Glendale --Elizabeth A. Dunmore, 68, an Arizona resident for 12 years, died Dec. 28, 1982, at Phoenix Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Dunmore was born in Oaks, Pennsylvania, and moved to Glendale from Pennsylvania. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Order of Amaranth. She is survived by her daughter, Phyllis CHELGREN; son, Ralph; a sister and four grandchildren. Services at Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave. Published in the Arizona Republic Friday, December 31, 1982, page B8.

DUNN, Bernice M.
Bernice M. Dunn, 75, a homemaker, died Monday, Oct. 4, 1982, in a Valley hospital. She was born in Chicago and moved to Sun City in 1967 from Casper, Wyoming. She was a member and president of the Parish Council of St. Joachim and St. Anne Catholic Church and president of the Docesent Council of Catholic Women in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Husband, John; two sons, John and Leo, and five grandchildren survive. Interment Sunland Memorial Park. The Phoenix Gazette 10/6/1982.

DUNN, Bessie E.
Interment Double Butte Cemetery, 2 January 1960 announcement only

DUNN, Corena Leann
Corena Leann Dunn, infant daughter of Deserie and Corey, of Phoenix, died Oct. 21, 1994. Brother, Louie Ortega and her grandparents also survive. Holy Cross Cemetery, 10045 W. Thomas Rd. 1 Nov 1994.

DUNN, Gary A.
Coolidge, 24 January 1960

DUNN, Larche
Services for Larche Dunn, 47, who had been an electrician for Bechtel Corp., will be in the Alma Fifth Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2300 W. Javalina, Mesa. Mr. Dunn, 3001 W. Yuma, was injured fatally January 5, 1982, in a Valley motorcycle accident. He was born in Oklahoma City and came to Phoenix 45 years ago. He was a member of Golden Wings Motorcycle Club, the Musicians Union and South Mountain Moose Lodge 2072. Survivors include his children, Lynette, Bryan, Brad and Daryl; a brother. Universal Sunset Chapel made arrangements. Burial Greenwood Memorial Park. Published in the Arizona Republic, Friday, January 8, 1982.

DUNN, Leone G.
Leone G. Dunn, June 1905 - September 2004. At age 8 she began to study violin in Idaho. She added voice and piano and moved to California to play in the orchestra for the booming silent film industry. She performed, wrote and taught music, and sang soprano in 32 amateur operas. She never drove, but was an avid walker. Although her mind remained clear, even after she became bedfast, some questioned her quality of life. However Leone added quality to the jives of those around her with her smile, keen wit, wisdom and stories. When she was 96 she invited Jesus into her heart. Now He has called her home. Come celebrate her life at 11:00 a. m. on September 17th at 7036 East Sheena Drive, Scottsdale. Donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2004.

DUNN, R. Roy
R. Roy Dunn, 73, died Wed., June 12, 1974, in New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. He had lived in Phoenix since retiring in 1971 and also maintained a residence in Washington. He was retired chairman of the board and president of Potomac Electric Power Co. He graduated from Purdue University s School of Electrical Engineering. Wife, Fern. Memorial services were held in Washington and interment was in Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Washington. 6/15/1974.

DUNN, Rose Lee
10 Mar 1894 - 16 Dec 1970. Prescott - Mrs. Rose Lee Dunn, 76, died Wed., Dec. 16, 1970, in Phoenix General Hospital. She was born in Calaveras, TX, and came to Seligman in 1927 from Gallup, N.M. Survivors include her husband, Edmund; sons, Hugh PHELPS of Mountain View, CA, William PHELPS of Phoenix and Hollis PHELPS of Rialto, CA; daughter, Rosemary PERETTI of Gallup; 10 grandchildren. Burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery. 12/18/1970.

DUNNAVANT, W. C. "DIGGER"
Former Wickenburg constable W. C. "Digger" Dunnavant passed away June 17. Mr. Dunnavant, a resident of Wickenburg for thirty-two years, was a retired mortician. He was an active member of Wickenburg Elks, member of the Masonic Lodge 184, in Brundidge, Ala., and a graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Survivor, besides his wife, Marguerite, is a half-brother Harold Dick, Ozark, Alabama. Services will be held Thursday, June 21 at 10 a.m. at the Elks Lodge. An Elks memorial service will be conducted by the Elks officers. The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ June 21, 1979, p. 8

DUNNE, Eugene
Yarnell - Eugene M. Dunne, 58, died March 18, 1980, at his home here. Mr. Dunne, a Utah native, moved to Yarnell in 1972 from Mesa. He was employed by the Purolator Co. Survivors include his wife, Norma; two sons, Randall and John; a daughter, Marsha Hitchcock; a brother; a sister and 11 grandchildren. 3/28/1980.

DUNNE, Norma Young
6 August 1921 - 29 December 1982 Yarnell - Norma Young Dunne, 61, who retired in 1981 as Yarnell branch manager of Valley National Bank after 30 years of service, died Dec. 29, 1982, at her home in Yarnell. Mrs. Dunne was born in Declo, Idaho, and moved to Mesa 29 years ago from Idaho Falls. She moved to Yarnell nine years ago and was a past member of the Yarnell Water Board Association and past president of the Yarnell School Board. Mrs. Dunne graduated from the Institute of Banking and received an award for community involvement in Yarnell. She is survived by her sons, Randall and John; three sisters; two brothers and eight grandchildren. Services were in the Yarnell Community Church. Memory Chapel Mortuary of Prescott handled arrangements. 12/31/1982.

DUNNING, Alice Clara
Mrs. Alice Clara Dunning, 78, a member of Queen Esther Chapter, order of Eastern Star, died Mar. 2, 1970, in St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Huntingdon, PA, and came to Phoenix in 1946 from Chicago. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Edna) Richardson of Phoenix, a sister out of state; and three grandchildren. Services were in the First Presbyterian Church, 402 W. Monroe. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 3/3/1970.

DUPEA, Tatzumbie
was born 26 July 1849 in Lone Pine, California, and was 120 years old. She was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, California. 3/5/1970.

DUPEE, Walter D.
Walter D. Dupee, 61, who moved to Phoenix recently from Attleboro, Massachusetts, died Oct. 26, 1979, in Maryvale Samaritan Hospital. He had been living with a son at 3050 N. 52nd Parkway. He had worked for Texas Instrument in Attleboro until he retired this year. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; children, Sandra J. McKee, Judith Ann Taylor, Joan E. Charron, Donna L. Hodges, Karen D. Chicoine, Walter, Ralph and David; a brother and 26 grandchildren. Services were in Attleboro, Camelback Sunset Chapel announced. 29 Oct 1979

DUQUETTE, Evelyn
Evelyn Duquette, 81, of Mesa, died Jan. 30, 1994. She was born in Luckey, Ohio. Daughter, Dona Roberts; son, G.P.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mesa City Cemetery. Meldrum Mortuary & Chapel. 2/2/1994.

DURAN, Gilbert
Gilbert Duran, Jr., 36, of California, died Jan. 30, 1994. He was born in Phoenix and was a landscaper. Wife, Jessica; son, Gilbert, III; mother, Lucy; sisters, Carol, Rosemary, Frances and Luz; brothers, Marty, Michael, Richard, Lorenzo, Pasqual and Fortunato. Services at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 3140 N. 51st Ave. 2/4/1994

DURAN, Jose
Jose Duran, 58, of Chandler, a farm worker, was killed June 25, 1978, in an auto-pedestrian accident. He is survived by his children, Guadalupe Lozano and Joe, Jr. Bueler Mortuary. Bass in the Church of St. Mary, 280 W. Galveston, Chandler. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

DURAN, Jose Olivio
Glendale - Jose Olivio Duran, 34, died Thurs., March 5, 1970. He came here nine years ago from Antonito, Colorado, and had been employed at Sun City golf course. He was born in New Mexico. Wife, Adelina; son, Jose, Jr.; daughters, JoAnn, Rose Ann and Dolores; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anastacio DURAN of Antonito; half-brother, Villanez CASILLAS of Superior; three brothers and a sister out of state. Burial in Antonito, Colorado. 3/7/1970.

DURAN, Leslie Earl
Peoria - Leslie Earl Duran, 75, who was a manufacturing engineer for 40 years for General Electric Corporation before retiring in 1969, died Dec. 23, 1982, at Good Shepherd Retirement Center in Peoria. Mr. Duran was born in Housatonic, Massachusetts, and moved to Arizona 12 years ago from New York. He was a member of King Solomon Primitive Lodge, Oriental Temple Shriners, Sun City Square Club, Sun City Shrine Club and the Order of Eastern Star. He is survived by his wife, Marion; and a brother. Masonic services were at Lakeview United Methodist Church, 10298 Thunderbird Blvd. Lundberg's Golden Door Chapel, Youngtown, handled arrangements. 12/25/1982.

DURAN, Manuel Perea
Gilbert - Rosary for Manuel Perea Duran, 46, will be today in Gibbons-Bunker Chapel, 33 N. Sirrine, Mesa. Mass will be Wednesday in St. Annes Catholic Church, 38 W. Bruce. Mr. Duran, of Gilbert, died Sept. 30, 1979, in Maricopa County Hospital. He came here in 1972 from Texas and had been a laborer. Surviving are his wife, Margarita; children, Josie, Juana, Irene, Maria Elana, Manuel, Jr., Joe, Frank, Henry, Armando and Loui; mother, Josephina; two sisters, four brothers and four grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Tuesday, October 2, 1979.

DURAN, Paul Anthony
Paul Anthony Duran, 25, of Phoenix, died June 13, 1994. He was born in Phoenix and was a laborer. Survivors include his sister, Pauline Ramsey. Brown's Colonial Mortuary. 6/17/1994.

DURAN, Silvestre C.
Silvestre C. Duran, 84, of Cashion, died Feb. 9, 1994. He was born in Mexico and was a farm laborer and a U.S. Army veteran. Wife, Vicenta; daughter, Selma Felix; and five grandchildren. Mass at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Tolleson. 2/11/1994.

DURANT, William C.
William C. Durant, 41, of Phoenix, died May 14, 1994. He was born in Arlington, Virginia, and was a senior automobile technician with Beyer Motor Work. Wife, Robyn; daughter, Dana K.; son, Ryan W.; parents, Carolyn J. and Frederick C. III; sister, Carolyn D. Gable; brother, Stephen H. Services were held in Pennvylvania. 19 May 1994.

DURAZO, Alfredo R.
Superior -- Alfredo R. Durazo, 36, died Tues., Jan. 6, 1976, in Pinal General Hospital. He was born and raised in Superior. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Octavio LOPEZ; three brothers; one sister; grandmother, Elvinea DURAZO. 1/9/1976.

DURBIN, Charles E.
Globe - Services for Charles E. Durbin, 38, who died Dec. 27, 1982, at Gila General Hospital, were at Palmer Globe Mortuary. Mr. Durbin, a miner, was born in North Platte, Nebraska, and moved to Arizona 20 years ago. He is survived by his daughters, Taffy and Cristine; son, Chuck; parents, Arthur and Delia; two sisters and a brother. 12/29/1982.

DURBIN, James W.
James William Durbin, 47, died Saturday, June 15, 1974, in Woodburn, Oregon, where he had lived the past year. He was an electrician and a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the Phoenix Southern Baptist Temple. Wife, Geneva; children, Smauel, Marianna, Phyllis, Teresa and Lisa Durbin and Mrs. Valerie Hicks; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Sanders, a brother, Percy Durbin; sisters, Mrs. Phyllis Cottrell and Mrs. Donna Wiedner; and three grandchildren. Mercer Mortuary. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 6/18/1974.

DURBIN, Loretta M.
Loretta M. Durbin, 41, died Sunday, June 30, 1974, in Phoenix General Hospital. Mrs. Durbin had been a billing clerk here since 1953 for Western Gillette, Inc. She was a member of Teamsters Union Local 104 and Southern Baptist Temple. Daughters, Mrs. Valerie Hicks, Marianna, Phyllis, Teresa and Lisa Durbin; her mother, Mrs. Mary G. Geary; a sister and a brother and two grandchildren. Mercer Mortuary. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. July 2, 1974.

DURHAM, Anna Dora
22 July 1892 - 31 May 1974. Mesa - Anna Dora Durham, 80, of 2528 E. McKellips, died Friday, May 31, 1974, in Scottsdale Community Hospital. Husband, Samuel E.; four sisters and a brother out of state. A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. Entombment in Greenwood Memorial Mausoleum. June 3, 1974.

DURHAM, Jewell Olive
Apache Junction - Graveside services for Jewell Olive Durham, 83, a member of East Mesa Seventh-day Adventist Church, were Monday, Oct. 8, 1979, in Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Desert View Chapel announced. Mrs. Durham moved here in 1972 from Joshua Tree, California, and died Oct. 6, 1979, in her home, 597 E. Hi Way 60. She is survived by her husband, Walker; daughter, Betsy Walcutt; and a brother. The Arizona Republic Oct. 10, 1979, p. C8.

DURHAM, Raymond Milton
Raymond Milton Durham, 76, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 6, 2004. Mr. Durham served in the United States Marine Corps. Private services have been held. Arrangements entrusted to Greer Wilson Funeral Home. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

DURHAM, Virginia Cleo
Virginia Cleo (Brandon) Durham, 83, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother passed away on September 10th, 2004 in Sun City, AZ. Virginia was born on July 6, 1921 in Miller Grove, Texas. She permanently relocated to Arizona in 1936 where she attended Phoenix Union High School. She married Jasper Charles Durham on January 5, 1939 and spent her days loving and supporting her family. Virginia retired from Motorola in 1983. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Desert Flowers Grandmothers, and Autumn Leaves Senior Citizen Clubs. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jasper C. Durham and son, Randall. She is survived by her sister Donna Rennels (Art) and 6 loving children, including 5 sons; Ron (Wanda), Robert (Annie), Roland (Becky), Royce (Gayle), Rick (Karen), and one daughter; Ruby (Larry). In addition, Virginia is survived by 36 grand-children and 38 great grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 17th from 6-8 pm at Chapel of the Chimes on 59th Avenue & Northern. Chapel services will be held on Friday, September 18th at 9 am. No graveside service is planned. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/14/2004 - 9/16/2004.

DURICK, Leona M.
47, 24 January 1960

DURKIN, Mary Frances
28 Jun 1893 - 9 Oct 1980 Mary Frances Durkin, 87, who came here from her native Springfield, Ohio, in 1978, died Oct. 9, 1980, in a Phoenix hospital. Survived by children, Lucille Beard, Donna Koontz, Rosemary Stewart and James; a sister; and five grandchildren. Services were in Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 N. 27th Ave. Saturday, Oct. 11, 1980.

DURKIN, Una M.
In Loving Memory Una M. Durkin 10/23/22 to 9/10/02 Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/10/2004.

DURON, Jose Santiago
Jose Santiago Duron II. Are you my Angel, Whose wings breeze, I've felt. . . Whose arms of love, Around me dwelt. . . Thankful prayers, I have sent, For angels sweet, In our lives we meet. . . In loving memory of Jose Santiago Duron II. Born September 2, 2004 and went home September 2, 2004. We were blessed with a few precious minutes in this lifetime and an eternity together. Survived by parents: Alma Nayeli Duron and Jose Santiago Duron, sister Ariana Nayeli Duron, grandparents Celia Rios, Carol Elissa Duron, great grandparents Juan Garcia Lopez, Francisca Herrera Garcia, Matias Andrade Duron, Gloria Gonzales Duron. We will miss you Mijo. . . Graveside service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 7, 2004 at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 719 N. 27th Ave. Phoenix. AZ. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/5/2004.

DUSKIN, Erna
Erna Duskin, 82, a homemaker, died Oct. 13, 1982, in a Valley hospital. Mrs. Duskin was born in Austria and moved to the Valley 37 years ago from Rock Island, Illinois. She was a member of Beth El Congregation and Hadassah. Survivors include her husband, Eric; a son, Bernard; a brother; and two grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette 10/15/1982.

DUTTON, Alice Marian
Alice Marian Dutton, In loving Memory of Alice. She was born Alice Marian French in Hebron, NH on August 9, 1930. She moved to Arizona in the late 1950's, working with TransAmerica Title Company until 1960. Then she moved with her dear husband Kenneth John Dutton to Tucson. After being widowed for several years, she moved to Rye, AZ in 1988 and spent the next 16 years with her loving companion Don Garvin. Alice passed away on September 25, 2004 in Mesa, AZ, and leaves behind Don Garvin; son Kenneth V. Dutton, his wife Anne, and their children John and Jessi; daughter Sherrian States, her husband George, and their children Brad and Kendra; sister Jean; brother-in-law Ray C. Dutton, his wife Shirley, and their sons Roger and Steve; several nieces and nephews. She also leaves the family of Don Garvin; his son Donny Garvin; daughter Danell Loy, her husband Wayne, and their children Keaton and Whitney; daughter Donna Cox, her husband Bob, and their son Michael. Her smile and wit will be greatly missed by all. Services will be held at Double Butte Cemetery in Tempe on Friday, October 1, at 10:00 a. m. Memorial donations may be made to Payson Humane Society Inc, 812 S. McLane Rd., Payson, AZ 85541. Arrangements by Messinger Indian School Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/30/2004.

DUTTON, Rayna Elaine
Mass of the Angels for Rayna Elaine Dutton, 6, was sung in SS. Simon and Jude Catholic Church. She died on May 18, 1967, after a short illness. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray DUTTON; brothers, Roger and Steven; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Deane of Mesa and J. V. Dutton of Tucson. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 5/20/1967.

DUTTON, Sherman E.
Prescott - Services for Sherman E. Dutton, 86, who died Jan. 4, 1982, at Yavapai Community Hospital, will be Saturday at Memory Chapel Mortuary. Mr. Dutton, a native of Middle, Oklahoma, was a retired Southern Pacific Railroad Co. switchman who moved here from Yuma after retiring in 1962. He moved to Yuma from Colton, California, in 1937. Survivors include one daughter, Jackie WILLIAMS; one sister and one brother; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic, Thursday, January 7, 1982.

DUVALL, Abbie M.
Mrs. Abbie M. Duval, 70, of 2111 W. Monte Way, died Yesterday in a Phoenix hospital. Services will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow in Bloom's Mortuary, 3800 S. Central. Burial will be in East Resthaven. Mrs. Duvall was born in Indiana and came to Phoenix 10 years ago. She is survived by two sons, James Goodyear of Phoenix and Harry Goodyear of Kentucky; a brother in Indiana; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic May 14, 1967. Funeral Announcement same day give brother's name: DUVALL, Abbie M. 211 W. Monte Way. Survived by sons, James Goodyear, Phoenix, Harry Goodyear, Kentucky; Brother Dr. Albert Hoyt, Indiana; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Services Monday 11 a.m. in Bloom's South Phoenix Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Cled Wimbish officiating. Interment East Rest Haven Cemetery. Friends may call from 12-6 p.m. today, Walter E. Bloom Director. The two different spellings for DUVALL (DUVAL) are the way it was written in the obituary. Also, the different addresses are the way they were written.

DUWYENIE, Sarah
Funeral announcement only - For information call Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home Road. AZ Republic 1/6/1982.

DWINELL, Ana G.
Ana G. Dwinell, 72, of Apache Junction, Arizona, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2004. Arrangement handled by Apache Junction Mortuary, 398 Old West Highway, Apache Junction, AZ. 85219. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/30/2004.

DWINELL, Ana G.
Ana G. Dwinell, 72, of Apache Junction died Sept. 23, 2004, in Apache Junction. Apache Junction Mortuary handled arrangements. (480) 982-7721. Submitted on (09/30/2004) from East Valley Tribune

DWYER, John Leo
John Leo Dwyer, PhD, 36, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away at his home on January 5, 2007. A dedicated scholar, he devoted much of his life to learning and working to educate others in health care fields, with a focus in diabetes prevention and management. Having earned Masters Degrees in public health administration and management, and a PhD in naturopathy, John generously shared his time and knowledge in his roles as a pharmaceutical consultant and certified health education specialist. He was involved in several professional societies, but the one closest to his heart was the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, where he volunteered for 3 years (more than 1000 hours) hoping to find a cure for the disease that afflicted him since age 12. His vitality and passion for life will be truly missed by the many people and friends whose lives he touched. John is survived by his father, Gerald DWYER of Scottsdale and his siblings, Kathryn DWYER of New York City, Gerald DWYER, Jr., of Huntsville, Alabama, and Colleen DWYER of Henderson, Nevada. His family celebrated his life in a private service at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Contributions may be made in John's name to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 4343 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #230, Phoenix, AZ 85018.

DWYER, Michael J.
Michael J. Dwyer, 89, a retired police officer, died Dec. 26, 1982, at Veterans Administration Medical Center. Mr. Dwyer was born in Ireland and moved to Arizona from Bradford, Pennsylvania, 25 years ago. He was a member of the American Legion, Moose Lodge and Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 1. He served in the Army Rainbow Division during World War I. Daughters, Mrs. William Schulz and Kathleen; son, John J.; a sister and seven grandchildren. Rosary was at Northwest Mortuary. Mass was at St. Louis the King Catholic Church, 4331 W. Maryland. 12/28/1982.

DWYER, Rose Anna
Rose Anna Dwyer, 87, of Duxbury, Massachusetts, died Feb. 9, 1994. She was born in Braintree, Mass., and was a retired Armstrong Co. production employee. Daughters, Barbara A. Coveney, E. Palmouth and Mary P. Hackett; son, Patrick H.; brother, Joseph DeCoste; and nine grandchildren. Services were held in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. 2/11/1994.

DYCK, Anna M.
24 Oct 1897 - 19 June 1974. Anna M. Dyck, 76, a charter member of Sunnyslope Chapter 47, Order of Eastern Star, died Wed., June 19, 1974, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. Children, Vera LaBonte and Harry; and six grandchildren. Hansen Mortuary. Entombment in Greenwood Mausoleum. 6/21/1974.

DYCUS, John F.
19 Aug 1890 - 2 Mar 1970. John F. Dycus, 79, died Mar. 2, 1970, in Memorial Hospital. Mr. Dycus moved to Phoenix 22 years ago from Portsmouth, VA. He was born in Alabama. Survived by his wife, Luella; daughters, Juanita MAYO of VA and Shirley BUWOLDA of Tempe; a brother, William, of IL; and a sister, Anna Elliott of VA; and four grandchildren. Burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery. 3/3/1970.

DYE, Annette
Annette Dye, 92, of Sun City, Arizona, died Saturday, September 11, 2004, in Sun City. She was from Illinois. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A. M. Friday in St. Joachim and St. Anne Catholic Church, 11625 N. 111th Avenue in Sun City. Sunland Mortuary handled arrangements. 623-933-0161. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/15/2004.

DYE, Wava May
Services and burial for Mrs. Wava May Dye, 70, Phoenix resident the past 14 years, were in Liberal, Kansas. Mrs. Dye, born in Iola, Kansas, died yesterday, 16 January 1960, in Phoenix General Hospital. She lived at 2435 W. Indian School. She and her late husband, John, were horse trainers. Survivors include three daughters and two brothers living out of state. 17 January 1960. Much more information at findagrave.com

DYER, Jennie
Jennie Dyer, 83, died Wed., Jan. 7, 1976, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. She had been a resident here since 1942. Daughter, Mrs. Merrill W. (Helen) HOLDSHIP; two grandchildren, Mrs. Barbara Marderosian, Howell, Michigan; Charles J. Dyer, Tempe; and five great-grandchildren. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. 1/9/1976.

DYER, Wanda
Wanda Dyer, 60, was born in Chicago. 10/12/1982.

DYKE, William A.
Mass of Requiem for William A. Dyke, 67, who retired in 1957 after 30 years with the Internal Revenue Service was in SS. Simon and Jude Catholic Church, 6351 N. 27th Ave. Mr. Dyke, 1908 W. Berridge Lane, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 1967, in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Born in New York, he moved to Phoenix in 1946 from there. He was a member of Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity at New York University. He was a Certified Public Accountant. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; a son, Theodore W. of Mountain Home, Idaho; a brother and two sisters out of state; and three grandchildren. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery, Whitney and Murphy Funeral Home. Sunday, August 29, 1967.

DYKES, William M.
William M. Dykes, 66, moved to Phoenix 30 years ago from Altus, Okla. Born in Georgia, Tex., Mr. Dykes was a World War I veteran. Wife, Leola; daughters, Mrs. Willie Emma Williams of Los Angeles and Mrs. Johnnie Mae Greene of Phoenix; sons, Curtis and Raymond; sisters, Mrs. Effie Wylie of Phoenix and two out of state; a brother out of state. Rev. C. N. Hall will officiate. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. The AZ Republic June 12, 1962.

DYSART, Halbert D.
Apache Junction -- Halbert D. Dysart, 78, died Friday, Feb. 6, 1976, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He was a member of Desert Chapel United Methodist Church, World War I Veterans Barracks 3502, past patron of the Eastern Star and past master and 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge at Parker, Kansas. He was a retired diesel engineer. Survivors include his wife, L. Helen; daughter, Marian Frazier; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Interment at Osawatomie, Kansas. 10 Feb 1976

DYSON, Dr. Ralph E.
Scottsdale - Dr. Ralph E. Dyson, 73, a pediatrician who came here in 1970 from Des Moines, Iowa, and worked for the Maricopa County Health Department until 1979, died Oct. 6, 1980, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Dr. Dyson, 7141 E. McDonald Drive, was a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, Mildred C. Hancock; a brother, Dr. James E. Dyson, Des Moines, Iowa; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Memorial services were in Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School, Rev. Jerry Haas officiating. Cremation. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, October 8, 1980.

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