Obituaries Fr-Fu

FRAIZER, Myrl John
24 Apr 1894 - 2 Nov 1979 Myrl John Fraizer, 85, 2015 E. Belleview, died Nov. 2, 1979, in Pahrump, NV, where he was visiting. He came to Arizona in 1918 from his native Oklahoma. He had been a mechanic for Consolidated Motor in Phoenix until he retired in 1959. Surviving are his children, Lucelle Butler, Beulah Hess, of Phoenix., Jean Bixley, Las Vegas, NV, and John, of Phoenix; two sisters; a brother; nine grandchildren and 19 gr-grandchildren. Cryptside services were at Greenwood Mausoleum, 2300 W. Van Buren. The AZ Republic 11/5/1979.

FRANCIS, Fred A.
Funeral notice only Graveside services East Resthaven Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/1/1970.

FRANCIS, James Starr
11 Feb 1900 - 14 Jan 1976. Sun City -- James Starr Francis, Sr., 75, an Arizona agriculturist, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1976, at the Sun Valley Lodge, 12415 N. 103rd Ave. He came to Arizona in 1922 to help build a cotton gin in Peoria which began operating the following year as the Valley Gin Co. His interests included cattle feeding, investments and land development. He helped develop many agricultural tracts around the valley. He was a founder of the National Cotton Council in 1937 and the first Arizonan to be elected to its board of directors, serving from 1948 to 1966. He was past president of the Glendale Rotary Club, the Arizona Cotton Growers Association and the first president of the Arizona Cotton Ginners Association. He served on the board of the National Ginners Association, the Phoenix Federal Land Bank Assn., Spur Feeding Co., John C. Lincoln Hospital, and E. S. Erwin and Associates, Inc. He was a member of the Arizona Club, the Paradise Valley Country Club and a senior warden of the All Saints Episcopal Church in Phoenix. Survivors include his wife, Margaret F.; sons, J. S., Jr. and G. H.; four sisters; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 103rd Ave. and Peoria. 1/15/1976.

FRANCIS, Roy
Paradise Valley -- Rosary for Roy Francis, 67, who died Monday in a hospital while vacationing in Alamosa, Colorado, will be recited at 8 p.m. today in Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback. Mass of Requiem will be said at 9 a.m. tomorrow in Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 8620 N. Seventh St. Mr. Francis, 16806 N. 44th St., was a retired rancher. Born in Custer County, Oklahoma, he moved to the west Phoenix area 55 years ago. He owned a ranch at Grand Canyon 15 year before retiring in 1957 and moving to Phoenix. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and a Masonic lodge here. Survivors include his wife, Marian; five sons, Oscar of Yuma, Don of Phoenix, Gene of Buckeye and Ray and Roy, both of Paradise Valley; two daughters, Ruthie and Cathy, both of Paradise Valley; two brothers, Lee of Kingman and Henry of Project City, California; a sister, Joe O'Connell of Phoenix; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends may call at the mortuary after 10 a.m. today. Published in the Arizona Republic Friday, September 1, 1967, p. 40.

FRANCIS, Wilfred A.
Wilfred A. Francis, 79, of Peoria, an automotive technician, died Feb. 7, 1994. He was born in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and was a World War II Army Air Forces veteran. He was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Elinor; daughter, Janet Ingerman; four sisters; and three brothers. Services are private. Lundberg Mortuary, Golden Door Chapel. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1994.

FRANCIS, William B.
Scottsdale - William B. Francis, 71, a carpenter, died Sunday, July 7, 1974, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. He had lived in Arizona for 39 years. Wife, Bertha; daughters, Imogene Rettstatt and Ann Graham; three brothers and a half-sister; six grandchildren. Messinger Mortuary. Burial in Green Acres Cemetery. 7/10/1974.

FRANCISCO, Lance Cpl. Patrick P.
Rosary will be said for Lance Cpl. Patrick P. Francisco, 22, of Cocklebur at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Cole & Maud Mortuary here. Mass of Requiem will be at 9 a.m. Monday (May 8, 1967) at St. Mary's Church in Stanfield. Cpl. Francisco, whose home was on the Papago Indian Reservation, was killed in action in Vietnam April 26. The military inspector-instructor staff of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve will conduct graveside rites at Cocklebur following the Stanfield church services. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Homer, Cocklebur; five brothers, Ronald, Aloysius, Francis, Leander and Kevin Homer, all of Cocklebur; four sisters, Mrs. Diana Hernandez, Stanfield, Mrs. Florence Thomas, Dorene Homer, and Geriann Homer, all of Cocklebur; and grandmother, Mrs. Libora Tashquinth, Cocklebur. Published in the Arizona Republic Saturday, May 6, 1967.

FRANCO, Francisco D.
51, Safford, 27 January 1960

FRANCO, Teodora
Funeral announcement only 10 August 1967

FRANCONE, Nancy Jean
Nancy Jean Francone, 60, Gilbert, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004. Visitation Sat. Sept. 25, 1-3PM at Mariposa Gardens Funeral Care Chapel, 400 S. Power Road, Mesa, followed by services at 3PM. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/25/2004.

FRANCONE, Nancy Jean
Nancy Jean Francone, 60, of Gilbert died Sept. 25, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 3 p. m. today at Mariposa Gardens Funeral Care Chapel, 400 S. Power Road, Mesa. (480) 830-4422. Submitted on (09/25/2004) From East Valley Tribune

FRANK, Blossom Zion
Blossom Zion Frank, 74, was born in Philadelphia and died Oct. 28, 1994. She was a retired bookkeeper. Survivors include her daughter, Jo Ann; one son and one grandchild. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. 2 Nov 1994.

FRANK, Enid S.
Sun City - Enid S. Frank, 76, of 10919 Sun City Blvd., a resident of Sun City since 1964, died Dec. 1, 1982 at Boswell Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Frank was a native of Iowa and moved here from Crystal Lake, Illinois. She attended Grinnell College in Iowa and Iowa State University. She was a retired employee of the Chicago planning department. Services were at Lundberg's Golden Door Chapel in Youngtown. There are no survivors. The Arizona Republic Friday, December 3, 1982, page E-2.

FRANK, Roy Edward
3 January 1902 - 18 July 1974. Sun City - Services for Roy Edward Frank, 72, who died Thursday, July 18, 1974, in Boswell Hospital, were in Lundberg Sunland Chapel, 15826 N. Del Webb Blvd. Burial was private. Mr. Frank of 10919 Sun City Blvd. had been in the farm machinery parts business 25 years in Chicago. He was graduated from the University of Iowa and was a Masonic lodge member. Survivors include his wife, Enid, and two sisters. Published Friday, July 19, 1974

FRANK, Veda B.
Phoenix, 69. Born in Kimberly, Minnesota; moved to Phoenix 36 years ago Husband, Orin Maurice; daughter, Audrey Ann McKNIGHT; sons, Rev. Orin Maurice FRANK of Greenwood, Arkansas, and Noel Edgar of Tempe Cremation Greenwood Memorial Park; 8 August 1967

FRANKLIN, Carl Leroy
Carl Leroy Franklin, 60, of Flagstaff, who was a member of Operating Engineers Local 428, died Oct. 8, 1980, at his home. He was born in Young and lived in Phoenix after taking a disability retirement in 1975. He moved to Flagstaff 18 months ago. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his wife, Lyn; children, Karen, Bud, Gary, Caril and Dennis; stepchildren Tabbie Brown and Chip Stout; three brothers and 16 grandchildren. Friday, October 10, 1980.

FRANKLIN, Ira Jean Marshall
6-Jan-88

FRANKLIN, Madeline E.
Sun City -- Madeline E. Franklin, 64, widow of Dr. H. L. Franklin, a Phoenix physician, died May 8, 1967, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Franklin was a member of the Sun Dial Garden Club and former secretary of the Sun City Civic Assn and Sun City Home Owners Assn. She was born in Des Moines and moved to Phoenix in 1931 from San Francisco. She had resided the past six years in Sun City. Her husband died in December 1965. Survivors include a son, George C. of Seabrook, TX; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Young of Buena Park, CA; her mother, Mrs. Othelia Leveen of Spokane, WA; a brother, L.R. Lee, Scotia, NY; and six grandchildren. Burial was in Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego. 5/9/1967.

FRANKS, Dorothy Blanche
Dorothy Blanche Franks, 90, of Mesa, Arizona, died Tuesday, August 31, 2004. Services are not being held at this time. Arrangements entrusted to Apache Junction Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/5/2004.

FRANKS, Jean Phyllis
Jean Phyllis (Long) Franks, age 73, of Sun City, Arizona and a former Sturgis, Michigan resident, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 26, 2004 at the Boswell Memorial Hospital in Sun City, Arizona, following a short illness. She was born October 11, 1930, in Sturgis, Michigan, a daughter to Edward and Edna (Crain) Long. Jean had resided most of her life in Sturgis and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1948. On July 9, 1949, she married Richard Franks in Sturgis. In 1987 she and her husband decided to retire to Sun City, Arizona. Jean loved serving her Lord. When she lived in Sturgis she was a very active member of the Fish Lake Bible Church, Christian Women's Club and the Gideon's International. After moving to Sun City, she became a member of the Palmcroft Baptist Church and was very active with her Sunday School class. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Richard; three daughters: Deborah Sulcs and Linda Franks, both of Peoria, Arizona; Janet Franks of Bellingham, Washington; one son and his wife Michael and Rita Franks of Kalamazoo, Michigan; her grandchildren: Athena and Randy Lafferty of Cedar Springs, Michigan; Diedra and Nic Fox of Freeport, Michigan; Matthew and Amber Sulcs of Nashville, Michigan and Lucas and Vincent Franks of Kalamazoo, Michigan; her great grandchildren: Autumn and Zachary Lafferty of Cedar Springs, Michigan and Alex and Brooke Fox of Freeport, Michigan; one sister: Susanna and Woodrow Jent of Howe, Indiana; two brothers: Wayne Long of Dallas, Texas and Terry and Patti Long of Winter Haven, Florida and several nieces and nephews. Her parents, one son, Richard "Ric" Franks, and two brothers: Jack Long and Benny Long, preceded her in death. Funeral service celebrating the life of Jean Franks was held at the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis, Michigan. Mr. Larry Wallman and the Rev. Keith Treman officiated. Burial followed the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. A memorial service celebrating the life of Jean Franks will be held at 10:00 A. M. Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at the Palmcroft Baptist Church, 35th Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Franks memory consider the Sturgis Salvation Army or the Gideon's International. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Arrangements handled by Hackman- Foglesong Funeral Home, 269-651-2331. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/13/2004.

FRANSZCZAK, John
Services for John Franszczak, 63, a former trucker who moved here 11 years ago from his native Milwaukee, were in Maryvale Mortuary, 6901 W. Indian School. Mr. Franszczak, 3321 W. Holly, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 1974, in a Phoenix hospital. Survivors include his wife, Mabel; two sons, Vernon of Phoenix and Robert of Milwaukee; four daughters Mrs. Rose Merrill and Mrs. Joyce Gabbert, both of Phoenix, Mrs. Annabell Peplinski of Milwaukee and Mrs. Sharon Hall of Kentucky; a brother, Leo, of Phoenix; four other brothers and two sisters all of Milwaukee; and nine grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic Tuesday, 10/15/1968.

FRANSZCZAK, Mable M.
Mrs. Mable M. Franszczak, 68, of 3321 W. Holly, died Saturday, Oct. 26, 1974, in Maryvale Samaritan Hospital. Survived by sons, Vernon, Tempe; Robert, Denver; daughters Sharon Hall and Joyce Gabbert, both of Phoenix; Rose Johnson, Florida; Annabell Peplinski, Wisconsin; sisters, Lovey Gorski, Phoenix; Caroline Kulcser, Milwaukee, Lydia Langfeldt, Wisconsin; Ruth Anderson, Iowa; brother, Otto Mayer, Phoenix; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Service: Maryvale Chapel & Mortuary. Interment Greenwood Memorial Park. 10/28/1974.

FRANTZEN, Walter
Youngtown - Walter Frantzen, 66, a chef at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, died Wed., June 26, 1974, in BOswell Hospital. He was a World War II veteran and came to Phoenix in 1955 from Long Island, N.Y. Wife, Bette, and three brothers survive. Private service and burial arranged by Lundberg Mortuaries. 6/29/1974.

FRASARD, Charles
Charles F. Frasard, 64, beloved brother and uncle, passed away on September 14, 2004. Preceded in death by his father, mother and two brothers. Surviving siblings are Robert, Ken and Ann. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2004, at 10:00 a. m. at All Saints Catholic Church, 1534 N. Recker Rd., Mesa, AZ. He will be missed. Submitted on (09/18/2004) from East Valley Tribune

FRASARD, Elouise L.
Services for Elouise L. Frasard, 89, of Mesa, will be 10 a. m., Monday, August 30, 2004 at All Saints Catholic Church, 1534 N. Recker Rd., Mesa. A visitation will be held Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5 p. m., with a Rosary at 4 p. m. at Mtn. View Memorial Gardens Mortuary, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa. Mrs. Frasard, born in Oliver Township, MI, died August 25, 2004 in Mesa. Survivors include her daughter Ann McMillon; sons Charles, Robert and Ken Frasard; sister Helene Socia; 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Published 08/28/2004 East Valley Tribune

FRASER, Florence E.
24 Aug 1900 - 1 Jan 1970. Florence E. Fraser, 69, a retired employe of Orme School in Mayer, died Thurs., Jan. 1, 1970. She was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, and came to Phoenix 13 years ago. She was a bookkeeper. Survivors include three sisters, Edna S. MICHAL of Phoenix and two out of state; two brothers out of state. Burial was in Port Chestery, New York. 1/5/1970.

FRASER, James Norman
James Norman Fraser, 66, of Mesa, died Feb. 9, 1994. He was born in Los Angeles. Survivors include his wife, Mildred, and stepsister, Lorraine Kemsley. Visitation Melcher's Mission Chapel, 6625 E. Main St., Mesa. Services at the mortuary Monday. The Arizona Republic Saturday, Feb. 12, 1994.

FRASER, Kenneth B.
Kenneth B. Fraser, 92, of 420 W. Maryland, died Sunday, July 7, 1974, in Good Samaritan Hospital. He owned and operated a logging firm 30 years in British Columbia before retiring to Phoenix in 1956. Wife, Margaret and a brother survive. Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Services in Canada. 7/9/1974.

FRATANTONI, Salvatore
Salvatore Fratantoni, 76, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away September 26, 2004 after a long illness. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Kubal and Silvana Burman, and six grandchildren. Also survived by, brother and sister-in-law, Angelo and Josephine Fratantoni, two sisters, Lina Wegner and Gina Fiandaca, two sisters-in-law, Mary Fratantoni and Paola Fratantoni. Visitation will be held 6-8PM, Wednesday, September 29, 2004 with a rosary at 7PM, at Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00AM, Thursday, September 30, 2004 at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church, 10755 N. 124th St., Scottsdale, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/28/2004.

FRAUSTO, Loretta M.
Mass for Loretta M. Frausto, 76, a homemaker, was in St. Matthews Church. Mrs. Frausto died Saturday, Oct. 2, 1982, in a Valley hospital. She was born in Texas and moved to Phoenix in 1960. Survivors include two daughters, Carolina and Sofia; two sons, Oscar and Federico; two brothers; a sister; 31 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette 10/4/1982.

FRAZE, Billy G.
13 June 1941 - 31 October 1979 Holbrook - Services for Billy G. Fraze, 38, who died Oct. 31, 1979, in an automobile accident near here, were at the First Baptist Church. Mr. Fraze, an Arkansas native, moved to Holbrook in 1959. He owned and oeprated a service station here. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine; a son, Chris; a daughter, Rebecca; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Fraze; and a sister. The AZ Republic Sat., Nov. 3, 1979, p. B17

FRAZE, William E.
10 August 1912 - 28 December 1982 Goodyear - William E. Fraze, 70, a retired sheetmetal worker for Goodyear Aerospace, died Dec. 28, 1982, at Glendale Care Center. Mr. Fraze was born in Kentucky and moved to Arizona in 1953 from Illinois. He was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church of Goodyear. He is survived by his daughters, Connie Caldwell of Virginia and Sandra Shishler of Oklahoma; son, William, Jr.; a brother, 30 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Rosary and services were at Cannon Funeral Home, 310 N. Litchfield Road. 12/30/1982.

FRAZEE, Mildred M.
Mrs. Mildred M. Frazee, 59, died Thurs., Dec. 17, 1970, in St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Peoria, IL, and came to Phoenix in 1960 from Decatur, IL. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Rebekah Lodge, both of Cerro Gorro, IL. Survivors include her husband, Dee W.; a daughter, Mrs. Jo Anne Lynn, Phoenix; a son, W. Dee, Phoenix; a brother out of state and four grandchildren. 12/20/1970.

FRAZIER, Andrew
Andrew Frazier, Jr., 16, of Phoenix, died June 8, 1994. He was born in Akron, Ohio, and was student at Thunderbird High School. Parents, Deb and Dan Nichols and Andy and Ronnette Frazier; sisters, Stacy and Tiffany; stepsister, Laurie Nichols; and grandparents. Heritage Funeral Home, Peoria. the Arizona Republic 6/16/1994.

FRAZIER, Clarence A.
(funeral announcement only) 3/4/1970.

FRAZIER, Donald Bingham
Donald Bingham Frazier, MD, 76, of Mesa, died on August 24, 2004. He was a loving and devoted husband, a terrific father, and a beloved grandfather. He was preceded in death by Margery Ann McHenry Frazier, who passed away in 1987 after 35 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Paloni Frazier; his five children, Mark Frazier, of Newport Beach, CA; Dean Frazier, of San Jose, CA; Grant Frazier, of San Diego, CA; Bryan Frazier, of Newport Beach, CA; and Holly Miller, of Gilbert, AZ; and his two stepchildren, Angella Paloni, of Scottsdale, AZ; and Sheila Paloni, of New York, NY. He was also a proud "Papa" to his 16 grandchildren. He was born on December 2, 1927 in Natick, Massachusetts, and spent his youth there. After serving a tour in the U. S. Navy, Don studied business administration at the University of Cincinnati, where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He followed up his BA degree with a Doctor of Medicine degree, specializing in Urologic Surgery. He moved his family to Arizona in 1961 to establish a private medical practice. He practiced in Mesa from 1961 through his retirement in 1996. Among the highlights of his career was being appointed Chief of Staff at Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He was as a long-time and active member of the Mesa HoHoKams, and was also a member of Rotary Club. He was an avid golfer and fisherman, and loved gardening. He also loved the beach, and would take his family to Mission Beach in San Diego every summer to escape the Arizona heat. Quiet yet personable, responsible yet fun-loving, caring and compassionate yet very strong Ð he will be missed tremendously by his family and friends. Services to be held at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park in Mesa, AZ on Saturday, August 28th at 5:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society. Submitted on (08/28/2004) from East Valley Tribune

FRAZIER, Laurence
Coolidge -- Graveside services for Laurence Frazier, 48, will be Friday in Valley Memorial Park. Mr. Frazier died Monday, Feb. 9, 1976, in New Plymouth, Idaho. Survivors include his wife, Louise; children, Donald, Bobby, Billy, Doris, Carolyn, Terry, and Barbara Laughlin; two brothers; a sister; and 12 grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Thursday, Feb. 12, 1976.

FRAZIER, Ronnie Dale
Ronnie Dale Frazier, 22, of Coolidge, died Oct. 29, 1994. He was born in Oceanside, California. Survivors include his parents, Nettie Morris and Kenneth D.; sisters, Kristi Padon; Korrie Lea and Priscilla; brother, Ray; and his grandparents. First Baptist Church, 395 W. Lindbergh, Coolidge. 2 Nov. 1994.

FRAZIER, Walter Raymond
Chinle - Walter Raymond Frazier, 50, of Chinle, died April 12, 1978, in St. Luke's Hospital. Wife, Anna; son, Jerry; a brother and a sister. Mr. Frazier was a third grade teacher at the Pinon Boarding School in Chinle. He moved to Arizona 23 years ago from Louisiana where he had graduated from Grambling University. He was a veteran of World War II. Universal Memorial Center. Burial in Gibsland, Louisiana. The Arizona Republic Monday, April 17, 1978

FRAZIER, Willie Mae
Willie Mae Juniel Frazier, 72, of 4139 S. 28th St., died Dec. 18, 1982. Mrs. Frazier moved to Arizona 40 years ago from her native Arkansas. She was a nurse's aide with the Little Sisters of the Poor. Survivors include her husband, Johnnie; sons, Oscar, James, Raymond and Curtis; daughters, Essie Kixon, Fannie Hendrix, Willie Bagley, Margaret Criddle and Mamie, Betty, Sara and Cecelia Juniel; three brothers, three sisters, 57 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Services were at Greenwood Memorial park. Webber & Sons Mortuary. 12/22/1982.

FREAND, Phillip Michael
Tempe - Phillip Michael Freand, 20, a farm laborer, died Tuesday, June 11, 1974, of a gunshot wound. Father, Edward W.; mother, Mrs. Irene Gardner; a brother, Edward A.; a sister, Connie J. Freand and a half-brother, Calvin Swabb. Carr Mortuary. Graveside services were in Double Butte Cemetery. 6/16/1974.

FREASIER, Donn Marcus
22 Jun 1909 - Nov 1982 Donn Marcus Freasier, wife, Esther; brother, Joe FREASLER of Phoenix; sisters, Dorothy HEIDELBAUGH, Prescott and Lois Leatham, Sun Lakes, Arizona. Entombment Greenwood Memorial Park. 11/28/1982.

FRECHETTE, Andre Richard
Andre Richard Frechette, 62, of Glendale died Aug. 28, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 10 a. m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 130 W. Galveston St., Chandler. (480) 963-6351. Submitted on (08/31/2004) from East Valley Tribune

FRECKLETON, Irene
24 May 1904 - 11 Mar 1980 Tempe - Irene May Freckleton, 75, died March 11, 1980, in Cosada Villa Nursing Home. Mrs. Freckleton came here in 1978 from Las Vegas. She was a member of the Eastern Star in Downey, CA. Surviving are her children, Allene TUrner, Jack and Jerry; a brother and three grandchildren. Services and interment Inglewood, California. 3/15/1980.

FREDERICK, Celest T.
Celest T. Frederick, 63, who worked for Phoenix, died Dec. 20, 1982. Mrs. Grederick was born in Port Gibson, Mississippi, and moved to Phoenix 42 years ago from Louisiana. She is survived by daughters, JoAnn Manuel and Barbara Hooks; two sisters; a brother; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were at the Church of God in Christ, 1402 S. 11th Ave. Universal Memorial Center made arrangements. 12/23/1982.

FREDERICK, Martin J.
Martin J. Frederick, 59, died Jan. 29, 1980. He was a heavy equipment operator with AZ Public Service Co. 20 years after moving here in 1956 from St. Louis, MO. Mr. Frederick was awarded the Purple Heart during World War II action in the Southwest Pacific. He was a past commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars District 4 and VFW Post 9400 and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Jessie; daughter, Marsh M. Cunningham; two grandchidlren; two sisters and a brother. Interment Memory Lawn. 1/31/1980.

FREDERICKSON, Lewis H.
Lewis H. Frederickson, 72, was born in Hartford, S.D., and died Tuesday, July 9, 1974, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. He had lived here seven years. Wife, Ella; son, Lyle M.; two brothers and four grandchildren. Services were in Messiah Lutheran Church. Burial in Floral Lakes Cemetery. 7/10/1974.

FREED, Edith Mary
Edith Mary Freed, age 95, passed away on September 5, 2004 in Mesa. She was born June 23, 1909 to Richard and Jennie Fosenberg, in Foster, Iowa. Edith was the eldest of three sisters. She moved to Arizona in 1974 from New York. Survivors include daughter, Donna Green, Mesa AZ and son, Ronald Freed, O'Fallon, IL; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Joyce Lee, 1964 and her husband, Louis T. Freed, 1983. A memorial service will be held Friday, Sept. 10, 2004 2 p. m., Hansen Chapel of Prayer, 108 N. 56th St., Mesa, AZ. The family will greet friends at the funeral home from 1 p. m. to 2 p. m. Memorial contributions may be made in Edith's memory to the American Cancer Society, 2929 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016 or the Salvation Army, 1927 N Gilbert Rd, Mesa 85203. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

FREEMAN, Allison E.
3-Jan-88

FREEMAN, Charles
Charles Wayne Freeman, 59, of Florence, died March 21, 1994. He was a machinist for the U. S. Navy and was a Korean and Vietnam War Navy veteran. Wife, Joanne L.; daughters, Dawn Wiseman and Vickie; stepdaughter, Debbie Cook; stepsons, Dean and Robert Cook; mother, Audrey D. Leach; brothers, Richard and Russ; seven grandchildren. Valley Memorial Park, Coolidge. 3/24/1994.

FREEMAN, E. Francis
E. Francis Freeman, 58, a systems analyst, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1982, in her home. Mrs. Freeman was born in Blytheville, Arkansas, and lived in Phoenix until 11 years ago. She returned to Phoenix a year ago from Oklahoma City. She worked for General Electric, Honeywell and Control Data Corp. Survivors include a sister, a step-sister, and a niece. The Phoenix Gazette 19 Oct 1982.

FREEMAN, Eleanor Isabelle
Eleanor Isabelle Freeman, 75, of Mesa, retired receiving supervisor, died June 5, 1994. Daughter, Hope A. CARNICLE; son, Laddie A. No services. Greer-Wilson Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic 6/16/1994.

FREEMAN, Ernest E.
4 Feb 1897 - 26 Mar 1980 Ernest E. Freeman, 83, who had been an owner of a certified public accounting business from 1949 to 1963 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, died March 26, 1980. He had lived here since 1966. Mr. Freeman was a Master Mason and a member of the Odd Fellows in Cheyenne. Survivors include his wife, Inez; son, John M. of Minnetonka, MN; a sister, Pearl M. Cook of Mesa; and three grandchildren. Interment Mountain View Memorial Gardens. 3/28/1980.

FREEMAN, James S.
James S. Freeman, 77, of Phoenix, died Jan. 28, 1994. He was born in Decatur, Illinois, and was a mechanical engineer and a Navy veteran. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and Junior Achievement. Wife, Betty C.; daughters, Kitty Courtney, Mary Zimmerman and Patricia Mack; son, James A. and six grandchildren. Feb. 1, 1994.

FREEMAN, Janet S.
1 Oct 1917 - 8 Oct 1980 Mesa - Janet S. Freeman, 63, died Oct. 8, 1980, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. She was born in Percival, Iowa, and came to Arizona in 1971 from Nebraska. She is survived by daughters, Marilyn Wessel, Jacquelyn Pont and Carolyn; three sisters; two brothers and three granddaughters. The Arizona Republic Sunday, Oct. 12, 1980.

FREEMAN, Lucille B.
Lucille B. Freeman, of Mesa, died June 13, 1994. She was born in Safford, Arizona, and was a homemaker. Husband, John A.; daughters, Betty Lou LAUGHLIN and Patricia Anne SALS; son, John P.; sister, Josephine OLSEN; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Henderson Funeral Home, Mesa. Arizona Republic 6/16/1994.

FREEMAN, Myrtle B.
Sun City - Memorial services for Mrs. Myrtle B. Freeman, 86, will be tomorrow, Dec. 17, 1970, in Community United Methodist Church at Avondale. Cremation will follow. Mrs. Freeman, 10831 W. Peoria, died Monday in Lincoln Hospital, Phoenix. Born in Olathe, Kansas, she came to Arizona 38 years ago from Los Angeles. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Rance Hildreth of LaMesa, Calif., Mrs. Arleen Prince of Sun City and Mrs. Carolyn Cordy of Beverly Hills, Calif., and five grandchidlren. The family suggests contributions to charity. Published Wednesday, 12/16/1970.

FREEMAN, Olga Lena
8 Jan 1906 - 15 Dec 1982 Olga Lena Freeman, 76, died Dec. 15, 1982, at her Phoenix home. Miss Freeman, a retired secretary, moved to Arizona from Chicago 15 years ago. She is survived by her sisters, Leota French, Alta Freeman, Lillian Wright and Margaret Edgar. Services were held in Hardin, MO. 12/19/1982.

FREEMAN, Pearl Allen
19 Jun 1906 - 18 Dec 1982 Cottonwood - Pearl Allen Freeman, 76, a retired school cafeteria manager died Dec. 18, 1982, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Freeman was born in Lincoln County, N.M. and moved to Cottonwood from Oregon four years ago. She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Upton; sons, Stan, Steve, George and Jack Allen; two sisters; a brother; 15 grandchildren. 12/20/1982.

FREEMAN, Scott M.
Winslow-- Scott M. Freeman, 43, who was plant superintendent for US Gypsum in Empire, NV, died Wed., Aug. 23, 1967, in Seattle, WA. Mr. Freeman was a native of Show Low and a graduate of Winslow High School. He earned a degree in civil engineering at the University of New Mexico. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Virginia; and two children, Karen and Roger, all of Empire; is parents, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Freeman of Winslow; two brothers, Fred of Barstow, CA, and James of Winslow; a sister, Mrs. Nelena Ainge of Kerns, UT. Services in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Winslow. Burial in the Elks plot of the Desert View Cemetery. 26 August 1967

FREEMOTT, Frances E.
Frances E. Freemott, 81, of Naperville, Illinois, formerly of Mesa, died Nov. 15, 1988. He was born in Minnesota. Survivors include his son, John; a daughter, Bobbe Schneider-Osborne; two sisters; three brothers; and four grandchildren. Cryptside services Mountain View Memorial Gardens, 7900 E. Apache Trail, Mesa. Melcher Mortuary.

FREESTONE, Elby
Elby B. Freestone, 83, died Monday, July 8, 1974, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Husband, Thomas; son, Thomas A.; a brother and four sisters; and five grandchildren. Services and burial in Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale. 7/9/1974.

FREESTONE, Pearl Esther
30 Sept 1891 - 24 June 1974. Safford - Pearl Esther Freestone, 83, who lived in Thatcher for 29 years, died Monday, June 24, 1974, at her home. Stepson, Jim Freestone of Safford and stepdaughters, Mrs. Olive Jones, Mrs. Helen Zumwalt and Mrs. JoAnn Christi, all out of state. Caldwell's Chapel of the Valley. Burial in Thatcher Cemetery. 6/27/1974.

FRENCH, Allan E.
Sun City - Services for Allan E. French, 73, who had been an electrical engineer 43 years with Northern Indiana Public Service Co., were in the United Church of Sun City. Mr. French moved here in 1970 from Hammond, Indiana, and died Oct. 13, 1979, in Boswell Hospital. He was a member of El Zaribah Shrine and 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Masons. Surviving are his wife, Ruby; son, Donald E.; two brothers and three grandchildren. The AZ Republic Oct. 16, 1979.

FRENCH, Clara Mae
Clara Mae French, 68, came here 45 years ago from Tyler, TX, and died Oct. 3, 1980, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. She was a clerk for Circle K Food Stores until becoming ill. She was a member of the First Baptist Churh. Survived by children, Lonnie, Larry and John Flemming and Betty Bloom; her mother, Dora Anderson; a sister; nine grandchildren. Graveside services were in Glendale Memorial Park, 7844 N. 61st Ave. 10/5/1980.

FRENCH, Helen Aiken
Mesa - Helen Aiken French, 82, a retired college professor, died Sunday, July 14, 1974, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. She was named Woman of the Year in 1968 by the Saguaro Business & Professional Womens Club and was credited with founding the Arizona Boys Ranch here. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and had been an assistant professor of education 12 years at Arizona State University. She was born in Pennsylvania and graduated from Southwestern State College and Geneva College and did graduate work at the University of Pittsburgh, Columbia University and ASU. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mary Ludebuehl; two nephews and a niece. Gibbons Bunker Chapel Mortuary. Burial in Mesa Cemetery. 7/17/1974.

FRENCH, Linda G.
Glendale - Linda G. French, 35, who had been the head waitress 12 years for Western Village restaurant, died Wed., June 19, 1974, in Glendale Samaritan Hospital. Husband, Robert L.R.; daughter, Donna L. Linzman; brother, M. Sgt. D.R. Sutton. Burial in Floral Lakes Cemetery. 6/21/1974.

FRENCH, Lowell I.
4 May 1911 - Oct 1982 Lowell I. French, 71, was born in El Paso, Illinois, and moved to Arizona 23 years ago. Wife, Darlene; daughters, Beverly HARMS and Marsha GILES; son, Larry. the Phoenix Gazette 10/12/1982.

FRENCH, Theodore F., Jr.
Prescott - Funeral services for Theodore F. French, Jr., 67, who was killed in a train accident Friday, Jan. 8, 1960, were in Widmer Mortuary. Mr. French was born in Redlands, California, and had lived in the state 53 years. A laborer, he was a veteran of World War I. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Estella Watson, Denver. The AZ Republic 12 Jan 1960.

FREND, John
John J. Frend, 87, a former electrical engineer in construction, died Dec. 28, 1982, at Veterans Administration Medical Center. Mr. Frend, of 17014 N. 36th Lane, was born in New York City and moved to Phoenix in 1963 from New York. He served in the Army in World War I and was a member of the American Legion. He is survived by his niece, Vivian SETTLEMYER. Graveside services at Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren. Hansen Mortuary made arrangements. The Arizona Republic Friday, December 31, 1982, page B8.

FRERICHS, Ehme H.
Ehme H. "Sarge" Frerichs, 63, who retired as a sergeant in 1961 after 20 years in the Army, died Dec. 1, 1982. Mr. Frerichs moved to Arizona 17 years ago from his native Illinois. He was a driver for Mayflower Moving Co. for 14 years. He was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Lucille; sons, Kenny and Terry; daughters, Patty Zachary, Sharon Taylor, Brenda Hollinger and Barbara Frerichs; two brothers and six grandchildren. 12/3/1982.

FRESCA, Gennaro
Catholic services and burial for Gennaro Fresca, 77, who died yesterday (23 Aug. 1967) in Memorial Hospital, will be in Ellwood, Pennsylvania, Grimshaw Bethany Chapel announced. Mr. Fresca, 1626 N. 37th Drive, moved here in 1962 from Ellwood. He had been employed by the U. S. Steel Corp. in Pennsylvania before retiring 13 years ago. He was born in Italy. Survivors include his wife, Pasqualina; a daughter, Mrs. Dolly Gramegna of Phoenix; four other daughters, three sons, and a sister, all out of state; and one grandson. The Arizona Republic Thursday, Aug. 24, 1967.

FREUND, Alma E.
Mrs. Alma E. Freund, 58, a member of Faith Lutheran Church, died Sunday, April 30, 1967, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Freund, 6502 N. Central, moved here three years ago from Illinois. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star in South Whitley, Indiana. Services will be in Arizona Funeral Home, 376 N. 3rd Ave. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Carl; a son, Dr. Joseph Freund of Phoenix; a daughter, Mrs. Marinell Harshman of Rome, N. Y., and three grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, May 2, 1967.

FREW, Duncan W.
Duncan W. Frew, 76, of Safford, owner of a saddle shop, died Dec. 30, 1987, at Mount Graham Community Hospital. He was born in Baldwin, Kansas, and was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Caldwell's Chapel of the Valley, Safford. The Arizona Republic Saturday, January 2, 1988, p. C4.

FREY, Jack C.
Jack C. Frey, 70, of Phoenix, former owner of Collum Inc. and former president of American National Bank of Waukegan, Illinois, died Feb. 5, 1994. He was born in Rock Island, Illinois, and was a World War II Army Air Forces veteran. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; daughter, Christine; son, Michael; brother, Jerry; and five grandchildren. Services private. Messinger Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1994.

FREY, Russell
Russell Frey, 76, of 8544 N. 37th Ave., a retired bench press operator, died January 3, 1982, in St. Luke's Hospital. Mr. Frey was born in Michigan and came to Phoenix in 1949. He was active in organizations for the handicapped. Survivors include his wife, Irene; children, Elizabeth, Rowden, Deborah Fleshman, Diane Ganschow, Russell, Jr., and Dale and 13 grandchildren. Services were at Memory Lawn Cemetery, 719 N. 27th Ave. Camp Verde Funeral Home made arrangements. 4-Jan-1982

FRICKE, Alvin H.
Alvin H. Fricke, 61, who had worked as a cutter for Messenger Graphics since 1944, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1982, in a Valley hospital. Services for Fricke, 1344 W. Sells Drive, will be Friday in Mercer Mortuary's Chapel in the Garden, 1541 E. Thomas Road. He was a native of Arizona and was a member of Graphic Arts International Union Local 512. Survivors include two daughters, Sherry Vaughn and Patricia Smith; two sisters; two brothers; four grandchildren; and a great-grandson. The Arizona Republic October 28, 1982. Arizona Birth Certificate

FRICKE, Dr. Frederick Ernest, Sr.
Services for Dr. Frederick Ernest Fricke, Sr., 68, a chiropractor who had a 41-year practice in Phoenix, were Mercer Mortuary's Chapel in the Garden. Fricke died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He was a native of Arizona. He was a past delegate to the American Chiropractic Association and had been active in the state association. He served in the Army during World War II and was a Mason in the Silver Trowel Lodge, Phoenix, and a member of the El Zaribah Shrine. Survivors include his wife, Martha; a son, Frederick, Jr.; a daughter, Linda Goldstein; two brothers; two sisters; and a grandson. The Phoenix Gazette October 28, 1982. Arizona Birth Certificate

FRIDLEY, Thelma S.
Mesa - Rosary for Mrs. Thelma S. Fridley, 57, will be recited at 8 p.m. today in the M. L. Gibbons Mortuary. Requiem high mass will be sung tomorrow in the Queen of Peace Catholic Church. here. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery in Phoenix. Mrs. Fridley, who had been manager of Maricopa Inn here the past three years, died Sunday, January 31, 1960, in Mesa Southside District Hospital. Born in French Lick, Indiana, she went to Chandler with her husband, * the late Guy Fridley, in 1947. For 10 years she was auditor of the San Marcos Hotel there, moving to Mesa three years ago. She was a member of the Queen of Peace Church and of Mesa Hosts. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Edward Taylor, Payson, and Mrs. Eugene Andrews; Medina, Illinois; a sister, Mrs. Floyd Leonard, Chandler; a brother, Walter Smith, Paoli, Indiana; and two grandchildren. Edward and Angela Taylor, both of Payson. Friends may call at the mortuary after 1 p.m. today and tomorrow until services. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 2, 1960., p.10. * Arizona Death certificate of Guy Fridley shows he died 4 May 1950.

FRIED, Edna May
25 March 1902 - 18 October 1982 Edna May Fried, 80, a homemaker, died Monday, Oct. 18, 1982, in her residence. Services for Mrs. Fried were in Mercer Mortuary and Chapel. She was born in Lake County, Indiana, and moved to Arizona in 1945 from Illinois. Survivors include two sons, Alan and Roger LOWE, daughters, Judy HUGHES, June BENNETT; a sister; and 17 grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette 10/21/1982.

FRIED, Robert
Robert Fried, 84, of Scottsdale, a retired cab driver, was born in New York. Wife, Beatrice; son, Martin; Altman Memorial Chaple and Mortuary, 6812 E. Thomas. Contributions to B'nai B'rith Grand Canyon Lodge. 1/5/1988.

FRIEDBERG, Ben
Mesa - Ben Friedberg, 78, a retired restaurant owner and member of Temple Beth Shalom, died Nov. 28, 1982. Mr. Friedberg moved to Arizona three years ago from Ohio where he owned a restaurant until he retired in 1977. Survivors include daughters, Sandi Levenson and Roberta Rome and three grandchildren. Graveside services were at Mesa City Cemetery. Shumway's Lakeshore Mortuary. 11/29/1982.

FRIEDLAND, Irving H.
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FRIEDMAN, Bernard
Bernard Friedman, 78, of Scottsdale, a theater owner, died Aug. 17, 1994. He was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of the Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Betty; sons, Ronald and stanley; sisters, Ethel and Sophie; and four grandchildren. Services Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. 19 August 1994, p. B-5.

FRIEDMAN, Jack
Jack Friedman, 75, born in Hungary, came to Phoenix 1 1/2 years ago from Cleveland. Retired Turkish bath operator. Survived by wife, Fannie; son, Harry of University Heights, Ohio; daughters, Mrs. Alma Kelman and Mrs. Carolyn Shaffer, both of Phoenix. Rabbi Albert Plotkin and Cantor Maurice Chesler officiated. Burial in Beth Israel Cemetery. The AZ Republic June 14, 1962.

FRIEDMAN, Mary Louise
Memorial services for Mary Louise Friedman, 51, who died Oct. 14, 1979, in St. Joseph's Hospital were at Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Mrs. Friedman, a native of Cumberland, Maryland, came to Phoenix 21 years ago. She was a production scheduler for Motorola. Survivors include her husband, Seymour; a son, Larry; two brothers and one grandchild. The AZ Republic 15 Oct. 1979.

FRIEL, Joan F.
Joan F. Friel, 54, who had been an office secretary for Nauman-Clark Co. in New Jersey, died Friday, Oct. 15, 1982. She moved to Arizona from her native New Jersey in 1972. She was past president of the Federated Women's Club of America in the Metuchen Chapter, was active in the Girl Scouts and graduated from the Barbizon School of Modeling in New York. Survivors include two sons, Dennis and David; a daughter, Doreen K. Reinke; her father, William Roedelbronn; a sister; and one grandchild. The Phoenix Gazette 16 Oct. 1982.

FRIELING, Richard Wayne
Richard Wayne Frieling, 51, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 2, 2004. No services planned. Arrangements entrusted to Harper Funeral Home, 1242 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85034. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

FRIEND, Raymond W.
20 Oct 1914 - 29 Sept 1979 Services for Raymond W. Friend, 64, of 6819 W. Polk, were in Litchfield, Illinois. He died Sept. 29, 1979, in Maryvale Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Friend, survived by his wife, Dorothy, and sons, Raymond and Terry, came to Arizona six years ago from Litchfield where he had owned a grocery store. The Arizona Republic Monday, Oct. 1, 1979.

FRIEND, Robert Eugene
Robert Eugene Friend, 72, of Apache Junction and Pinetop, AZ, passed away August 29, 2004. Services will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2929 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016. Arrangements entrusted to Arizona Cremation & Funeral Services. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

FRIEND, Robert Eugene
Robert Eugene Friend, 72, of Pinetop and Apache Junction died Aug. 29, 2004, in Mesa. Arizona Cremation and Funeral Services handled arrangements. (480) 610-9800. Submitted on (09/01/2004) from East Valley Tribune

FRIES, John T.
John T. Fries, 29, production director for television station KTVK, died Nov. 20, 1982, at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Mr. Fries, 815 E. Bethany Home Road, was born in Iowa and moved here 10 years ago. He graduated from Arizona State University where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity in 1975. Survivors include his parents, Vincent and Betty Fries. Mass was at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Tempe. Messinger Mortuary. 11/23/1982.

FRIESEL, Adolph
29 Aug 1888 - Oct 1980 Adolph Friesel. children, Walter, Caroline SIMMONS, Margaret BLAGOUE, Vera CLAUSER.

FRIESTAD, David Edward
David Edward Friestad, 61, died August 28, 2004 in Scottsdale, AZ. He was born July 10, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN to Leonard and Geraldine Friestad. He spent the majority of his life in the service of our country. David was a highly decorated United States Air Force "Fighter" Pilot who served two tours in Viet Nam. While in Viet Nam on his first tour he flew F-4's with the Triple Nickle Fighter Squadron. On his second tour he flew the A1 Sky Raider with the Sandy's. David was awarded the Silver Star, Four Distinguished Flying Crosses, two Purple Hearts and 38 other air medals. David also held a PhD in Criminology and was a tenured professor at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN. He is survived by his wife, Carla, daughter, Brandy Sunshine of Tempe, AZ, sons; David and Jerry Friestad of Scottsdale, AZ, sister, Marion Friestad of Eugene, Oregon and brother, Roland Friestad of Galesburg, Illinois. Funeral services and burial will be held on Friday, November 5, 2004, 3:00PM at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to the Desert Mountain High School Wrestling Team, at 12575 E Via Linda, Scottsdale, AZ 85259. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/12/2004 - 9/15/2004.

FRISBIE, Warfield W.
3 Dec 1904 - 1 Oct 1979 Warfield W. Frisbie, 74, died Oct. 1, 1979, in his home at 3238 W. Sierra Vista. He moved here in 1976 from Texas where he had been a plumber and a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Peggy; children, Evelyn Ray Boothe, Betty Davis and Warfield, Jr., all of Texas; mother, Eliza Jane Frisbie of Texas; sisters, Tina, Floy and Emma Shelton; 11 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services were in Cuero, Texas Oct 5, 1979.

FRISBY, John DeWitt
John DeWitt Frisby, 85, Sun City, died Sept. 8, 2004. "Celebration of Life" 2PM Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004 at Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel (Reception Center), 13738 Camino del Sol, Sun City West. Contributions: Arizona Center For The Blind, 3100 E. Roosevelt, Phoenix, AZ 85008. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/10/2004.

FRISBY, John DeWitt
John DeWitt Frisby, 85, died Wednesday, September 8, 2004 in Sun City, Arizona. He was born August 3, 1919 in Union County, Arkansas. He was a farmer in Arkansas and a barber in Atascadero, California. He moved to Sun City, Arizona in 1970 from Atascadero, California. He became a Real Estate Investment Broker in Phoenix, Arizona and retired in 1984. John was a member of the Arizona Center For The Blind. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lee, and daughter, Judy. He is survived by his daughters: Shirley Eggleston of Spanaway, Washington; Linda Fairris of Strong, Arkansas; Charlotte Meyers of Modesto, California; stepdaughter Tanya Gould of North Andover, Massachusetts; sons: Gary Frisby of Madras, Oregon; John Frisby, Jr. of Columbus, Mississippi; Jerry Frisby of Middletown, Pennsylvania; stepson Wayne Holt of Vashon, Washington; seventeen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. A "Celebration of Life" will be held at 2:00 P. M. on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel (Reception Center), 13738 Camino del Sol, Sun City West, Arizona, 623-584-6299. Memorial contributions may be made to Arizona Center For The Blind, 3100 E. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85008. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/11/2004.

FRITTMAN, Lorenz Erich
Lorenz Erich Frittman, 57, passed away August 30, 2004. He served in the U. S. Army during Vietnam. Anyone with information please call Life-Paths Funeral Home 480-945-4440. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/4/2004.

FRITZ, Bernard
Bernard Fritz, 74, who was in stationery supply sales, died Monday, Oct. 18, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He moved to the Valley six years ago from his native Massachusetts. He was a Mason with the Everett C. Benton Lodge in Boston. Wife, Jean; two daughters, Irma Fine and Claire Landy; two sisters; and six grandchildren survive. The PHoenix Gazette 10/19/1982.

FRITZ, Jennie B.
15 Aug 1889 - 11 Oct 1980 Jennie B. Fritz, 91, of Cave Creek, who was born in Brookville, Pennsylvania, died Oct. 11, 1980, in a local hospital. She came here 25 years ago from PA. Survived by children, Frances Duncan and Paul; a sister; nine grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Monday, Oct. 13, 1980.

FRITZ, Robert W.
Robert W. Fritz, 75, of Glendale, a retired vice president of air conditioning for McGraw Edison Co., died Feb. 5, 1994. He was born in Louisville, Ohio, and was a World War II Army Air Forces veteran. He also was a Mason. Survivors include his wife, Faye, and brother, John J. Services were held in Louisville, Ohio. Lundberg Mortuary, White Rose Chapel. The Arizona Republic Thursday, Feb. 10, 1994.

FROGGE, William Jennings
William Jennings Frogge, 73, died Wednesday, June 13, 1974, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. He had been in the gasoline and oile business many years in California and Arizona. He had been a general manager for Seaside Oil Co. from 1930 to 1945, was a real estate representative for Humble Oil * Refining Co. from 1959 to 1966, was a general manager with the Texas Independent Oil Co. and also was general manager for United Stations until retiring in 1972. He lived in Phoenix the past 24 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War I. Wife, Virginia; children, John and Sharon Frogge. Services in Unitarian Universalist Church. Private burial. Mortensen-Kings Funeral Center. 6/14/1974.

FROH, William J.
5 Apr 1911 - 4 Oct 1979 Private services will be held for William J. Froh, 68, who died Oct. 4, 1979, in his home at 1829 E. Thomas. He came to Phoenix in 1975 from Colorado Springs, Colo., where he had owned and operated a shade and awning business. Mr. Froh, a World War II Army veteran, is survived by four sisters and a brother. Published in The Arizona Republic Sunday, October 7, 1979.

FROM, John P.
John P. From, 65, a driver for Sloane's Transfer & Storage Co. 11 years before he retired in 1963, died March 4, 1970, in St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Clyde, MO, and came to Phoenix 18 years ago from Ravenwood, Missouri. Wife, Ina; sons, Gilbert of Phoenix and Kenneth of Concord, CA.; daughter, Etta Marie of Phoenix; three sisters out of state; and a grandchild. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery, Glendale. 3/5/1970.

FROMAN, Myrtle
Safford -- Myrtle Froman, 85, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 1976, in Mount Graham Community Hospital. Her husband died Dec. 20. Mrs. Froman had lived in the Gila Valley since 1952. Survivors include three sisters. Caldwell Funeral Home. 1/12/1976.

FROMER, Clara
Clara Fromer, 86, of Phoenix, died March 21, 1994. She was born in Russia and was a homemaker. Daughters, Barbara Mercurio and Maxine Zivelman; sons, Sheldon Devorkin and Irwin; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. 3/24/1994. FROMM, Joseph Urban, 5/23/1994.

FROMM, Joseph Urban
Joseph Urban Fromm, 83, of Prescott, died May 20, 1994. He was born in Canada and was a retired U. S. Air Force veteran. Wife, Frances; sisters, Sister Wilhelmine and Elizabeth Flick; and brothers, Harold and Art. 23 May 1994.

FROSCHEISER, John E.
John E. Froscheiser, 60, who had been an accountant at Williams Air Force Base, died Thurs., Oct. 14, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He was born in Gilead, Nebraska, and moved to Arizona 22 years ago from Utah. He was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mesa, the Elks in Tooele, UT, the Mesa Elks and the Moose Lodge of Mesa. Survivors include his son, Kent; a daughter, Lori; two brothers; a sister; and three half-brothers and three half sisters. 10/16/1982.

FROST, Mary R.
Mary R. Frost, 75, of Eloy, Arizona, passed away September 10, 2004. Visitation will be held Monday, September 13, 2004, 1:00 PM, at Valley Chapel, 601 North C Street, Eloy, AZ. Services will be held Monday, September 13, 2004, 2:00 PM, at Valley Chapel. Arrangements entrusted to J. Warren Funeral Services. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/12/2004.

FROST, Thomas M.
25 Jan 1891 - 30 Sep 1979 Graveside services for Thomas M. Frost, 88, who had been an accountant for Phillips-Burtoff Mfg. Co. in Nashville before moving here in 1973, were in Arizona Veteran Cemetery, 13039 N. Cave Creek Road. Mr. Frost, 3613 W. State, was a World War I veteran and died Sept. 30, 1979, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. He is survived by his children, Martha Briley, Edna Knopp, Thomas, Jr., and T.V.; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Oct. 2, 1979.

FRULAND, Martha H.
Martha H. Fruland, 78, of Sun City, died Thursday, March 31, 1977. She moved here from Chicago 15 years ago. Survived by a son, Walter, Jr., and two granddaughters. Camelback Sunset Chapel. Arizona Republic 4/2/1977.

FRY, Betty Jean
Betty Jean Fry, 66, of Phoenix, died Aug. 3, 1994. She was born in Mingo, Iowa, and was a homemaker. Husband, Robert E.; daughters, Pamela S. Clark, Rebecca A. Simpson and Tonda M.; sister, Berdine Kahrs; brother, Gerald Fankhauser; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 8/5/1994.

FRY, Thomas H.
Funeral arrangements have not been announced for Thomas H. FRY, 66, son of the founder of the town of Fry, who died of a heart attack Thursday night. A native of Centerville, Iowa, he came to Arizona in 1912 and settled with his father, Oliver, at what later became the town of Fry, now Sierra Vista, which surrounds their original homestead. Thomas FRY drove the high school bus between Fort Huachuca and Tombstone for 16 years until ill health forced his retirement in 1958. He then moved to Tucson. He is survived by his wife, Lema; three sisters, Mrs. June Clark, San Francisco; Mrs. Alice Rogers, El Paso; and Mrs. Edna Smith, Bisbee; two brothers, Cecil, Scottsdale, and Ervin, Fry; and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Helen Grainger, Douglas, and Mrs. Wanda Davis, Junction, Texas. 31 January 1960.

FRYE, Esta Marie
Esta Marie Frye, 78, of Chino Valley, a homemaker, died Nov. 17, 1988. She was born in Wayne, West Virginia. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Little; four sons, Thomas, Sam, Robert and Raymond; her mother; a sister; two brothers; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Services at Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, Prescott. The AZ Republic Nov. 18, 1988.

FRYE, Nancy E.
Nancy E. Frye, 79, of Scottsdale, an elementary school teacher, died June 13, 1994. She was born in Tempe. Survivors include her husband, Vomen L.; daughter, Nancy Parks; sons, James E. and Dennis L.; sister, Jessie Pyle; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. Services Scottsdale United Methodist Church, 4240 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale. Contributions: Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association, 2323 S. Hardy Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282. The Arizona Republic June 15, 1994.

FRYER, Samuel
Samuel Fryer, 61, a 36-year resident of Phoenix, died Oct. 26, 1982, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. Mr. Fryer was a Phoenix parks employee for three years, a member of Mount Nebow Baptist Church and of Coposa and Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. He served in the Air Force during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Addie L.; and daughters, Velma J. Watkins, Rose A. Jones and Eunice M. Fryer. Services were at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Universal Memorial Center made arrangements. Interment Greenwood Memorial Park.

FRYER, William
1 Feb 1888 - 12 Oct 1979 William Fryer, 92, died Oct. 12, 1979, in his home at 3811 E. Cholla. He came to Phoenix in 1970 from Chicago after retiring there as a grocer. He was a native of Bradley, Wilshire, England, and served with Canadian Expeditionary Forces in World War I. Surviving are his wife, Winifred; children, Donna Ford, Joyce Harris, Susan Jordon and William; a sister and six grandchildren. Services were in Emanuel United Presbyterian Church, 3839 E. Shea Blvd. 14 Oct 1979

FRYMAN, Sheila
June Sheila June Fryman, age 65 of Tonto Basin, AZ passed away on Sept. 23, 2004. Sheila was the wife of Merlyn Fryman who preceded her in death. Her three children Tammy Noble, Mark Fryman, Vicki Yeager, a sister Sonja Smith, a brother Jeff Wickham, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren, survive Sheila. Visitation will be from 6pm to 8pm on Wed. Sept. 29 at Lundberg Mortuary White Rose Chapel, 5310 W. Northern Ave., Glendale, AZ. Funeral services will be on Thurs. Sept. 30, at 10am at Lundberg Mortuary White Rose Chapel. Interment will immediately follow at Resthaven Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 9720 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/28/2004.

FUGATE, Loren H.
Loren H. Fugate, 62, of Mesa died Aug. 24, 2004 in Mesa. Services: 3 p. m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, 15 E. First Ave., Mesa. Arizona Cremation and Funeral Services handled arrangements. (480) 610-9800. Submitted on (08/27/2004) from East Valley Tribune

FUGATT, Deborah M.
Graveside services for Deborah M. Fugatt, 18, who died Jan. 25, 1980, in Crippled Children's Hospital were at East Resthaven Park. Survivors include her parents, Eva M. Seesholtz and Harry Fugatt; stepfather, John Seesholtz; a sister; a brother; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Barnett and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Fugatt. She was born in Phoenix. 1/28/1980.

FUHRMAN, Margaret
Margaret L. Fuhrman, 75, who came here two years ago from Battle Creek, Michigan, and was a retired restaurant and tavern owner, died Jan. 23, 1980, in Phoenix General Hospital. Mrs. Fuhrman, 1723 E. Flower, is survived by her son, Arthur Seeley; a granddaughter, a great-grandson; two sisters and two brothers. Private cremation was arranged at Mercer Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, January 25, 1980.

FUKUCHI, Motochika
"M" Motochika Fukuchi, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away peacefully the morning of his 96th birthday, September 7, 2004. Born in Wakayama, Japan, he arrived in San Francisco at the age of 14. He married Masa Matsutani in 1938 and the family was interned at Gila River, AZ in 1942. M and Masa decided to raise the family in the Valley of the Sun where he was a landscape gardener for many years. His wife, Masa, 4 children, daughter Rae Whitehouse (Jack) sons Richard (Kety), Ronald (Bernie), and Robert (Kathy), 7 grandchildren, Steven (Laura), Kim Whitehouse, Peggi Fischer (Steve), Ron Jr., Chris (Kristin), Tami, and Melissa, and 5 great-grandchildren, Stevie, William and Josette Fischer and Alex and Claire Fukuchi all cherish his long, good life. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 17 at 3pm at Green Acres Cemetery, 401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to Hospice of the Valley, Scottsdale office (5111 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, 85250) or to The Japanese American Citizens League Scholarship Fund (5414 W. Glenn Dr., Glendale, 85301) Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

FULCHER, Jasper Oliver
Surprise -- Funeral services were held yesterday (7 Aug 1967) at Lundberg's Chapel of the Chimes in Glendale for Jasper Oliver Fulcher, 74, who died Friday, Aug. 4, 1967, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital Burial was in Resthaven Park Cemetery. Mr. Fulcher was born in Jasper County, Missouri, and moved to Arizona 27 years ago from California. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Merle J.; seven sons, Thomas R. Riddle of Oregon, Earl of Glendale, Charley F. and Harley O., both of Gaston, Oregon, William C., Oscar L., both of Phoenix, and Roland E. of Surprise; daughters, Mrs. George Dorsey of Santa Clara, California, Mrs. Viola Null of Harrisburg, Oregon, Mrs. Vivian Belcher of Salem, Oregon, and Mrs. Veronica Schuenman of Spirit Lake, Iowa; sister, Mrs. Mary Ring of Surprise; another sister and brother out of state; 37 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Resthaven Park Cemetery. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, August 8, 1967.

FULLER, James C.
James C. Fuller, 62, of Glendale, a retired custodian, died June 11, 1994. He was a Korean War Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; daughter, Barbara Lowry; sons, Charles J., David Eugene; stepson, James Berkheimer, Jr.; brother, Leroy and Charles E.; and 10 grandchildren. Services Greer-Wilson Funeral Home, 5921 W. Thomas. The Arizona Republic June 15, 1994.

FULLER, Lucy
Graveside services for Lucy Fuller, 91, who died January 5, 1982, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital, will be today in Glendale Resthaven Park, 6290 W. Northern. Mrs. Fuller was born in Chadron, Nebraska, and moved to Phoenix in 1973. She is survived by children, Joe DELLBRINGGE, Alice TEMPLE and Dale L., and two grandchildren. Maryvale Mortuary made arrangements. the Arizona Republic, Friday, January 8, 1982, p. E3.

FULLER, Newell K.
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FULLER, Vera Alice
Services for Mrs. Vera Alice Fuller, 82, will be today in Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas. Mrs. Fuller, 1837 E. Medlock, died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 1967, in a Phoenix hospital. She moved here in 1956 from her native Harvard, Illinois, and was a member of Unity Church. Survivors include a son, John E of Phoenix; a sister out of state; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted by Dr. William Boice today in Chapel in the Garden, Mercer Mortuary. Burial will be in Memory Lawn Cemetery. The Arizona Republic Thursday, Aug. 24, 1967.

FULMER, Ruby E.
Safford -- Ruby E. Fulmer, 84, died May 4, 1967, in the Safford Inn Hospital. Mrs. Fulmer was a native of Michigan and came to Arizona from Seattle in 1953. She is survived by a step-daughter, Evelyn BRUTCHER of Safford; one granddaughter, Mrs. Gene ETTER of Thatcher; and two great-grandchildren. Burial in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. 5/5/1967.

FULTON, Boyd D.
Boyd D. Fulton, 71, of Mesa, a retired Kansas City bus operator, died Thurs, March 31, 1977. Scottish Rite Mason, past patron of the Eastern Star and Christian Church member. Wife, Signa; daughter, Jeanne Finke; two brothers and two sisters; three grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977.

FULTON, Douglas E., "Pat" Jr.
Douglas E. "Pat" Fulton, Jr., 37, a lab technician with the AZ State Highway Dept, died Fri., Jan. 2, 1970, at his home. He was an Arizona native and veteran of the Korean conflict. Wife, Dorothy E.; daughter, Jeri L. of Huntington Beach, Calif.; mother, Minnie E. FULTON; father, Douglas E. FULTON, Sr., of Payson. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/4/1970.

FULTON, Signa Anna Trotter
Signa Anna Trotter Fulton, 87, of Mesa, a homemaker, died Aug. 16, 1994. She was born in Gallatin, Missouri, and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her daughter, Jean Bellows; sisters, Adeline McMullen and Eillen Arnoldi; brother, C. R.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way. 19 August 1994, p. B-5.

FUNK, Charles F.
New River Stage - Charles F. Funk, 60, a tool specialist and planner for Honeywell, died Nov. 19, 1982, at Deer Valley Emergency Center. Mr. Funk of New River Stage, was born in Cortland, N.Y., and moved to Phoenix 20 years ago from Syracuse, N.Y. He served in the Army during World War II and was a member of the Quarter Century Club at Honeywell. He is survived by his wife, Doris; daughters, Carol Ann Paullin and Donna Marie Hall; son, Michael; a sister, Catherine Ann Kennedy, Syracuse, N.Y.; a brother, Paul David Funk, Cortland, N.Y.; and three grandchildren. Mass Tuesday at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 8620 N. Seventh St. Hansen Mortuary made the arrangements. Interment Phoenix Memorial Park. The Arizona Republic Sunday, November 21, 1982.

FUNK, Doris E.
Doris E. Funk, 71, of New River, died May 11, 1994. She was born in New Jersey and worked for the past three summers at Yellowstone National Park. She was a retired factory inspector with Honeywell, Inc. Daughters, Carol A. Paullin and Donna M.; son, Michael E.; sister, Peggy Spratt; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Phoenix Memorial Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic/The Phoenix Gazette Thursday, May 19, 1994.

FUQUA, Lucille
Cottonwood - Lucille A. Fuqua, 66, an Arizona resident 34 years, died Nov. 17, 1982, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix. Mrs. Fuqua was a native of Ohio and a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, James; daughters, Barbara Daniel and Sandra Carrillo; sons, Don and Gary; four brothers; three sisters and six grandchildren. Services were at Westcott Funeral Home. 11/20/1982.

FURCICH, John Jerome
John J. Furcich, 59, former band leader of the "John Jerome Band - Kings of Swing", died Nov. 27, 1982. Mr. Furcich led the Mesa area band for nine years. He moved to Arizona from Downers Grove, Illinois, nine years ago. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Shrine Club in Chicago and was a World War II veteran. Mr. Furcich was born in Argo, IL. Wife, Vera; daughters, Anita Winn, MA, Nina Ann Cornell, England; mother, Mary Furcich, Mesa; brothers, Joseph, Westchester, IL, and Frank of Western Springs, IL. Henderson Funeral Home, 3529 E. University Dr. Interment Green Acres Cemetery. 11/29/1982.

FURRY, Catherine Elizabeth
Catherine Elizabeth Furry, 64, Sun City, AZ passed away Sept. 9, 2004. A memorial mass will be held 10 AM on Friday, September 17, 2004 at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 15800 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Hospice of the Valley, 9720 W. Peoria Ave., #128, Peoria, AZ 85345-6133. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/12/2004.

FURRY, Catherine Elizabeth
Catherine Elizabeth (Carroll) Furry, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2004. Catherine was born in Reno, Nevada in 1940 and grew up in San Francisco, California, after the family moved there in 1941. Her career as a Registered Nurse touched the hearts of many individuals in San Francisco and at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her parents Noel and Lorraine Carroll. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Dolores and Gary Balding of Sun City, Arizona; cousins Sister Joan O'Dwyer of Inglewood, California and Michael O'Dwyer and wife Connie, of Millbrae, California; and her many friends and care-givers at Brighton Gardens in Sun City, Arizona and Hospice of the Valley in Peoria, Arizona. There will be a Memorial Mass Friday, September 17, 2004 at 10:00 A. M. at St. Clement of Rome Church, 15800 Del Webb Boulevard in Sun City, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 9720 W. Peoria Avenue, Suite 128, Peoria, Arizona, 85345-6133. Arrangements handled by Menke Funeral Home, 623-979-6451. Published in the Daily News-Sun from 9/13/2004 - 9/14/2004.