Obituaries Ko-Ky

KOBERSTEIN, Roy R., Sr.
Roy R. Koberstein, Sr., 75, of Phoenix, died June 13, 1994. He was born in Kenyon, Minnesota, and was a self-employed manufacturer of polystyrene and a World War II Merchant Marine veteran. Wife, Margaret; sons, Michael and Roy, Jr.; sister, Ruth Wunderlich; brother, Virgil; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 17 June 1994.

KOCH, Edith Mae
2 Sep 1905 - 16 Dec 1982 Mesa - Edith Mae Koch, 77, who with her husband owned and operated the first Hickory Farms store in Ohio, died Dec. 16, 1982, at her Leisure World residence. Mrs. Koch was born in Bowling Green, OH, and moved to Arizona 22 years ago. She was a member of the John Calvin United Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her son, Fred; two sisters; a brother; and two grandchildren. 12/20/1982.

KOCH, Wesley C.
Wesley C. Koch, 89, of Glendale, died Jan. 27, 1994. He was born in Chicago and was a milkman foreman. Wife, Karolina; sons, Richard and Robert; two grandchildren. Heritage Funeral Chapel. Feb. 3, 1994.

KOCHENASH, Charles B.
16 Oct 1919 - 16 April 1978 Charles Kochenash, 5935 W. Clarendon, survived by wife, Lola; son, Michael of Phoenix; daughter, Deborah Williams, Darlen Wisconsin; mother, Katherine Kochenash, Northhampton, Pennsylvania; brothers, Milton, Bath, PA, Eddie, Whitehall, PA; Paul, Pete, Northhampton, PA; sisters Anne Pristash, Covington, Virginia, and Catherine Kochenash, Northhampton, PA; 4 grandchildren. Services at St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5237 W. Thomas Rd. Interment Resthaven Park. Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. The Arizona Republic April 19, 1978

KOCHER, Audrey E.
Audrey E. Kocher, 77, of Glendale, died Feb. 13, 1994. She was born in Clinton, Tennessee, and was a bookkeeper. Daughters, Claudia T. Barney and Carolyn West; son, Daniel; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Heritage Funeral Chapel. 2/17/1994.

KOCHERT, Leonard
Tempe --Mass for Leonard Kochert, 72, a former Arizona State University maintenance employee, will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 2121 S. Rural. Mr. Kochert, 732 Vista Del Cerro, died Jan. 3, 1982, in St. Joseph's Hospital. He came to Arizona in 1964 from Indiana. Surviving are his wife, Lucille; children, Mary GOLIGHTLY, Helen MICHELL [sic], Leroy and Wayne; 14 grandchildren; and nine brothers and sisters. Tempe Mortuary made arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic, Wednesday, January 6, 1982.

KOCHTON, Joseph E.
Joseph E. Kochton, 70, was born in Chicago and moved to Arizona from Minnesota 12 years ago. Wife, Jessica; daughter, Elaine KOEHNE; a sister and two grandchildren. 12/7/1982.

KODER, Darlene Evelyn
Darlene Evelyn Koder, 84, of Chandler died Aug. 28, 2004 in Chandler. Services: 2 p. m. at Valley of the Sun Mortuary Chapel, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Road, Chandler. (480) 895-9232. Submitted on (08/31/2004) from East Valley Tribune

KOEHLER, William
Sun City - Dr. William W. Koehler, 71, who was a physician in Royal Oak, Michigan, for 30 years, died Nov. 29, 1982, in his home at 16333 N. 103rd Drive. Dr. Koehler was born in Mr. Clemens, Michigan, and moved to Sun City in 1973. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1939 and Northwestern University Medical School in 1939 and served his residency in Detroit hospitals. He is survived by his wife, Alice; son, William, and three grandchildren. Services will be in Michigan. Local arrangements were made by Menke Funeral Home. Published in the Arizona Republic, Wednesday, December 1, 1982.

KOEHN, Lisa Marie
Lisa Marie Koehn, age 25, of Arizona formerly of Geneva passed away Saturday November 26, 2005 at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona from Cystic Fibrosis. She was born September 2, 1980 in Winfield, Ilinois. the daughter of Terry J. Koehn and Dora Sterling. Lisa was a 1998 graduate of Geneva High School and had been a student at Arizona State University for four years. She is survived by her father Terry J. (Nancy) Koehn of Geneva; mother Dora of Arizona; three sisters Ericka, Makayla and Olivia all of Geneva; grandparents Alfred and Marie Koehn of Geneva and also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents William and Clara Rosenfelder and her grandmother Elizabeth Glatz. Memorial service was held at the Malone Funeral Home, 324 E. State St. (Rt. 38) Geneva with Rev. Melinda Hinners officiating. Private interment at Oak Hill Cemetery Geneva. Memorial visitation and service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 150 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 400, Chicago, IL. 60601 or Hospice of the Valley, 1522 W. Myrtle Ave., Phoenix, AZ. 85021. Information 630-232-8233. Published in The Arizona Republic on 12/2/2005.

KOELLING, Clara L.
Sun City - Clara L. Koelling, 84, died June 23, 1978, in Boswell Hospital. She had been a floral arranger and member of Peoria OES Chapter 50 and was past worthy matron of the Eastern Star in Cleveland and First United Presbyterian Church member here. Sons, Charles and Ellis "Bud"; a sister; and a grandchild. Lundberg Golden Door Chapel, Youngtown. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

KOENIG, Dr. Martin C.
Martin C. Koenig, 82, of Sun City, died Jan. 31, 1994. He was born in Germany and was a physician and a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Wife, Nina H.; daughter, Mareile A. Best Funeral Services. 2/2/1994.

KOHN, Teresa R.
Teresa R. Kohn, 29, of Scottsdale, died Nov. 1, 1994. She was born in Oceanside, California, and was a court reporter. Husband, Dean Johnson; parents, Fredricka Tiumalu and Leroy; sisters, Mary Silva and Julie Reeves; brother, Chris. 11/4/1994.

KOHNKEN, Lillian
Sun City - Lillian L. Kohnken, 54, who was graduated from the University of Denver, died Sunday, June 9, 1974, in Boswell Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Kohnken, of 11229 105th Ave., was a member of the Daughters of the Nile in Phoenix, the North Presbyterian Church and Kappa Delta Alumni Association. Survivors include a daughter, Pamela Kohnken; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Haak. Lundberg Golden Door Chapel arranged private services and burial. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/11/1974.

KOILE, Dorothy Maxine
19 April 1922 - 11 Oct 1989 Dorothy Maxine Koile, 67, of Glendale, a saleswoman for a department store, died Oct. 11, 1989. She was born in Oakdale, IN. Survivors include her husband, Paul; two daughters; two sons; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Lundberg Mortuary, White Rose Chapel. The Arizona Republic 10/15/1989.

KOIVISTO, Henry Waldemar
Henry Waldemar Koivisto, a resident of Duluth, MN and Glendale, AZ, passed away on September 1, 2004. Henry was born on April 18, 1915 in Wright, MN. He spent seven years on the Great Lakes and after 32 years with the University of Minnesota, Duluth, retired in 1981. Henry was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Hasl, and in 1989, his second wife Katherine Koivisto and grandson, Scooter Koivisto. Henry is survived by his son Gary Koivisto (Jeannie) of Duluth, MN. Daughter Joyce Hasl (George) of Glendale, AZ. Henry is also survived by 4 grandchildren in Duluth, MN and grandchildren Ronnie Hasl (Brannan) and Stacey Hasl Handley (Jeff) in Arizona. Also surviving Henry are 9 great-grandchildren out of Arizona and his very special Arizona great grandchildren, Paris Hasl and Keeton Hasl, along with their mother Gina Hasl. Services for Henry will be held in Minnesota. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/4/2004.

KOLACK, John
7 Feb 1920 - 19 March 1989

KOLAR, Steve V.
24 Dec 1885 - 10 Oct 1979 Steve V. Kolar, 93, a retired baker and steelworker who moved here 25 years ago from Campbell, OH, died Oct. 10, 1979, in his home. His daughter, Mary Evelyn Sedore (Sedora in funeral announcement), survives. Interment Glendale Resthaven. Oct. 11, 1979.

KOLB, Roy G
Apache Junction - Roy G. Kolb, 77, died Dec. 22, 1982, at East Valley Health Center. Mr. Kolb, a former postal clerk in Seattle, was born in Everett, Washington, and moved to Apache Junction in 1962 from Seattle. He graduated from Washington State College in 1930 and was a member of the Seattle Camera Club and Rock Club. He is survived by his wife, Nina; daughters, Beryl Myers and Hope Rench; three sisters; 11 grandchildren. Kubler Apache Junction Mortuary. 12/24/1982.

KOLBERG, Virginia McCALL
Virginia McCall Kolberg, 79, a retired Kenilworth Elementary School teacher, died Dec. 17, 1982, in Santa Rosa, California. Mrs. Kolberg was born in Vienna, Illinois, and moved to Phoenix in 1918. She attended Phoenix Union High School, the Universtiy of Arizona and the Tempe Normal School. She is survived by her son, Dr. Erick; a sister, two brothers and grandchildren. The AZ Republic 12/21/1982.

KOLDYKOWSKI, Melissa Marie
Melissa Marie Koldykowski, 14, of Mesa, a student at Poston Junion High School, died May 17, 1994. She was born in Hinsdale, Illinoies. Survivors include her parents, Gina and Bruce; sisters, Kimberly and Karla; brothers, Michael and Stephen; and her grandparents. Rosary at Henderson Funeral Home, 3529 E. University, Drive, Mesa. Mass Christ the King Catholic Church, 1505 E. Dana, Mesa. Contributions: Christ the King Youth Group, 1505 E. Dana, Mesa. The AZ Republic Friday, May 20, 1994.

KOLINSKI, Yda Lina
Yda Lina Kolinski, 29, of Glendale, was born in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba, and died Oct. 29, 1994. Survivors include her husband, James W. J.; daughter, Lina Mancini; sons, James III, Kyle and Anthony; parents, Yda Lina and Antonio Collera; one sister; and one brother. Green Acres Mortuary, Glendale. 2 Nov 1994.

KOMAR, Eva M.
Eva M. Komar, 80, of Mesa, died Sept. 22, 1994. She was born in Yugoslavia and was a homemaker. Sister, Vera YUSTIN. St. Clemant of Rome Catholic Church. 11/4/1994.

KOMAR, Joseph
15 Dec 1896 - 3 Oct 1982 Survived by wife, Eva, of Sun City. Funeral announcement only. Phoenix Gazette 5 Oct 1982.

KOMOROWSKI, Mary Ann
Mary Ann Komorowski, 60, passed away Friday, January 8, 1960, at her home in Litchfield Park. She was a native of Perth Amboy, N. J. and came to Phoenix in 1945 from Detroit and moved to Litchfield Park in 1956. She is survived by son, Michael, of San Jose, California; daughters, Mrs. John (Rose) Vanhof of Phoenix, Mrs. A. (Frances) Recheil of Hialeah, Florida, Mrs. Edward (Jessie) Miller of Farmington, Michigan; stepfather, Bolesaw Glowacki of Litchfield Park; brothers, John Glowacki and Alex Gale, both of Phoenix; 12 grandchildren. Grimshaw Mortuary. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 9 January 1960. Arizona Death Certificate

KONERMANN, Victor G.
Scottsdale - Services for Victor G. KONEMANN, 61, who retired in 1967 as a branch manager after 17 years with Sunbeam Electrical Appliances, were in Lutheran Church of the Holy Cross, 3110 N. Hayden. Mr. Konemann, 8525 E. Sheridan, moved here in 1960 from California and died July 2, 1979, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. He is survived by wife, Loretta; children, Sandra HAAPALA and Victor Charles; a grandson; four sisters and a brother. Published in the Arizona Republic Friday, July 6, 1979, p. C-5.

KONERMANN, Victor G.
Scottsdale -- Services for Victor G. KONEMANN, 61, who retired in 1967 as a branch manager after 17 years with Sunbeam Electrical Appliances, were in Lutheran Church of the Holy Cross, 3110 N. Hayden. Mr. Konemann, 8525 E. Sheridan, moved here in 1960 from California and died July 2, 1979, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. He is survived by wife, Loretta; children, Sandra HAAPALA and Victor Charles; a grandson; four sisters and a brother. The Arizona Republic Friday, July 6, 1979, p. C-5.

KONOMOS, James George
James George Konomos, 85, a self-employed auto mechanic, died in Sedona Sunday, Oct. 10, 1982. He was one of the founders of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and a member of the El Zaribah Shrine, the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite. wife, Georgia; daughters, Katherine GYWNN, Becky Martin, Georgia Konomos; sons, George, Peter, Philip. Interment Greenwood Memorial Park. Published in the Phoenix Gazette 10/12-13/1982

KONOPA, Pfc. Carl R.
Tempe -- Pfc. Carl R. Konopa, 17, was killed May 13, 1967, while serving with the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam. He had been awarded the Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge. He enlisted in the Army in March 1966. After training at Ft. Bliss, TX, he was graduated with high honors from the paratrooper school at Ft. Benning, GA. He was born in Cleveland and came to Arizona in 1963. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Blair Davis; a brother, Richard; and a sister, Kimberly. Interment in East Resthaven Cemetery. 5/20/1967.

KOONTZ, Clifford Eugene
Mayer - Clifford Eugene Koontz, 90, a retired cattleman, died Nov. 17, 1982. He was born in the Williamson Valley and began working as a cowboy at the age of 14. From 1953 to 1960 he managed the K _ 4 Ranch and also was an advisor for seven ranches in Yavapai County. From 1960 to 1975, Mr. Koontz operated a ranch in Arkansas and returned to Mayer in 1975. He was a member of the Aztlan Masonic Lodge No. 1, Order of Eastern Star and the Arizona Cattle Growers Association and was a president of the Yavapai Cattle Growers Association. He is survived by his son, Carl, and a brother. 11/20/1982.

KOONTZ, Nannie B.
Nannie B. Koontz, 77, of Phoenix, died Nov. 3, 1994. She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and was a homemaker. Survivors include her sons, Herman D. and Charles L.; brother, John Macmann; one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. 5 Nov 1994.

KOOS, Norman H.
Norman H. Koos, 79, of Tempe, died Nov. 3, 1994. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and was a truck driver and a Navy veteran. Survivors include his sons, Robert and Charles; brother, Ervin; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. 5 Nov 1994.

KOPACH, Felix
Sun City - Felix KOPACH, 68, a member of the Catholic Church of St. Joachim who came here in 1972 from Chicago where he was a clerk 43 years with Sears Roebuck & Co., died July 4, 1979, in his home. Mr. KOPACH, 10040 Lancaster Drive, was a World War II Army veteran. He is survived by wife, Elizabeth; children, Donna STEWART and Martin F.; three grandchildren; two sisters and two brothers. Services in Lundberg Chapel, 11211 Michigan Ave., Youngtown. Published in the Arizona Republic Friday, July 6, 1979, p. C-5.

KOPACH, Felix
Sun City – Felix KOPACH, 68, a member of the Catholic Church of St. Joachim who came here in 1972 from Chicago where he was a clerk 43 years with Sears Roebuck & Co., died July 4, 1979, in his home. Mr. KOPACH, 10040 Lancaster Drive, was a World War II Army veteran. He is survived by wife, Elizabeth; children, Donna STEWART and Martin F.; three grandchildren; two sisters and two brothers. Services in Lundberg Chapel, 11211 Michigan Ave., Youngtown. The Arizona Republic Friday, July 6, 1979, p. C-5.

KOPKE, John E.
3 Feb 1901 - 24 Oct 1979 John E. Kopke, 78, who retired here 17 years ago from Omaha, Nebraska, where he was manager of a Sears Roebuck & Co. store, died Oct. 24, 1979, in his home, 1110 W. Maryland. Services were in Chicago, Camelback Sunset Chapel announced. Survivors include his wife, Ruth. The AZ Republic Oct. 27, 1979.

KORES, Jane Colville
19 Jan 1923 - 30 Sept 1979 Jane Colville Kores, 56, who moved to Flagstaff in 1958 and lived in Phoenix since 1965, died Sept. 30, 1979, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Kores is survived by her husband, Dr. Vernon Kores; stepson, David Kores; two sisters and a brother. Memorial services Whitney & Murphy Arcadia Chapel. 2 Oct 1979

KORNACK, Donald
Tempe - Services for Donald Joseph Kornack, Jr., 5, who was killed in a traffic accident Oct. 20, 1979, near Sunflower, will be Thursday in Meldrum Mortuary, MacDonald and First Street, Mesa. Donald, of 3508 S. El Camino, is survived by his parents, Donald and Linda Sue Kornack, and three brothers and four grandparents. Published in The Arizona Republic October 24, 1979.

KORNEGAY, Clara Violet
Clara Violet Kornegay, 96, of Phoenix, died Feb. 5, 1994. She was born in Craig, Arkansas, and was a homemaker. Sons, Ernest E. and Lee W.; two sisters; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Henderson Funeral Home. 2/9/1994.

KORT, Arthur
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KORT, Rosa M.
Rosa M. Kort, 93, of Phoenix, died Jan. 30, 1994. She was born in Chicago and was a bookkeeper. Daughter, Marilyn Berry; son, Arthur H.; seven grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. 2/2/1994.

KOSKELA, Otto W.
9 Feb 1899 - 13 Dec 1970. Apache Junction - Otto W. Koskela, 71, a native of Sand Coulee, Montana, died Dec. 13, 1970, in Golden Mesa Nursing Home. Mr. Koskela was a retired rancher who came here six years ago from Belt, MT. Survivors include his wife, Lulu E.; sons, Marvin O., Phoenix, and John W., Salt Lake City; three daughters, Mrs. Charles Buzik, Ogden, UT, Mrs. Richard Carroll, Great Falls, MT, Mrs. Gilbert Mylilymaki, Florence, MT; a brother and two sisters out of state and 16 grandchildren. Burial in Great Falls, Montana. 12/14/1970.

KOSKO, George J.
48, had been employed by CBS Television studios in Hollywood since 1943. He was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Tempe in 1943 from Chicago and to Hollywood the same year. Mother, Mrs. Andrew KOSKO, Sr.; sisters, Suzanne KETTERING, Mrs. J. BINTLISS, Mrs. Albert WASILEWSKI of Reno and Mrs. C. J. PERRUQUET of Greensburg, Pennsylvania; three brothers, John, Andrew of Bedford, Ohio, and Joseph of Burbank, California. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 8/22/1967.

KOSLOWSKI, Gerald E.
Gerald E. Koslowski, 58, of Phoenix, a home improvement worker, died May 14, 1994. He was born in Chicago and was an Army veteran. Survivors include his companion, Bonnie Lee. Services Holy Cross Mausoleum, 99th Ave and Thomas. Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary. The AZ Republic Thursday, May 19, 1994.

KOSSACK, Hyman Meyer
Hyman Meyer Kossack, 81, of Phoenix, died Aug. 2, 1994. He was born in New York City and was a retired teacher and World War II Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Ricky; sons, Ronald and Steven; sister, Mollie Schuster; and four grandchildren. Beth Israel Cemetery, 305 S. 35th Ave., Phoenix. 4 Aug 1994.

KOSTER, Ellen A.
Ellen A. Koster, 93, of Scottsdale, died Feb. 7, 1994. She was born in Germany and was a cook at St. Luke's Hospital and a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include her daughter, Ellie Guenther; sons, Don and Gordon; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/9/1994.

KOSUTIC, Mirko
Mirko Kosutic, 87, a transport operator for 25 years with Weirton Steele Co., died Dec. 21, 1982. He was born in Yugoslavia, and moved to Arizona 20 years ago from West Virginia. Wife, Mildred; daughters, Betty Kross, Phoenix, Dorothy Bledsoe, Oklahoma, and Mildred Knight, Phoenix. St. Sava Orthodox Church, 4539 E. McKinley, Green Acres Mortuary. Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale. 12/23/1982.

KOTH, Mary W.
Mary W. Koth, 92, of N. 20th Ave., who was a registered nurse for St. Joseph's Hospital 18 years, died Jan. 27, 1981, at the hospital. Mrs. Koth, who came here from Massibee, Ohio, 28 years ago, was born in Uniontown, PA. Survivors include her husband, Owen; sons, Randy and Jeff; mother, Orpha Wagner; two sisters; a brother and a granddaughter. Hansen Mortuary arranged private services. Sunday, Feb. 1, 1981.

KOTOB, Beatrice Ann
Beatrice "Betty" Ann Kotob, 53, Coolidge, Arizona, passed away September 24, 2004. Visitation 5PM-7PM, Thursday, September 30, 2004 at Simes Mortuaries Coolidge Chapel, 410 W. Roosevelt Ave., Coolidge, AZ 85228. Services 9AM, Friday, October 1, 2004 at Simes Mortuaries Coolidge Chapel, 410 W. Roosevelt Ave., Coolidge, AZ 85228. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/30/2004.

KOUNS, Agnes D.
Funeral services and burial were in Ashland, Kentucky, for Mrs. Agnes D. Kouns, 73, who died January 8, 1960, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Kouns, a resident of Russell, Kentucky, had been in Phoenix to visit her daughter, Mrs. F. M. Hays, Jr., 2034 W. Cypress. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. B. F. Fannin of Russell, and a son, Samuel C. Kouns of Brooklyn, N. Y..; sister, Mrs. George Bosworth, Washington, Pennsylvania. The AZ Republic Jan. 9, 1960.

KOVACH, Stephen E., Jr.
19 Apr 1900 - 21 Mar 1980 Tempe - Stephen E. Kovach, Jr., 79, was born in Budapest, Hungary, and came here in 1975 from Pittsburgh where he retired as a home builder. He died March 21, 1980. Mr. Kovach graduated from Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He was a past president of Metropolitan Home Builders of Allegany Count, PA, and was a member of Society of American Military Engineers and American Legion. He was a veteran of World War II. Wife, Wilma; son, Stephen E. Kovach, III; a brother; four grandchildren. Services and burial were in Pittsburgh. 3/24/1980.

KOVACS, Frank
Frank Kovacs, 72, of Phoenix, died June 16, 1994. He was born in Akron, Ohio. Survivors include his sisters, Ruth Loyd, Mary Hill and Martha Dubaj; brothers, Steve, John, Paul W., Daniel B. and David A. Green Acres Mortuary, Scottsdale. 6/18/1994.

KOVACS, Irene
Irene Kovacs, 58, of 3142 W. Acoma Drive, was born in Akron, Ohio, and came to Phoenix 13 years ago. She died January 2, 1982, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Survivors include her mother, Mary KOVACS; seven brothers and three sisters. Services at Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas Rd. 4-Jan-1982

KOWALSKI, Lawrence W.
Lawrence W. Kowalski, 30, of Scottsdale, died Jan. 20, 1994. He was born in Phoenix and was a food service employee. Companion, Donald M. Klepach; mother, Mary; stepsister, Karen McLaughlin; and brothers, Gary Frank and Stephen John. Green Acres Mortuary, Scottsdale. Feb. 1, 1994.

KOX, John Wesley
Chandler - John Wesley Kox, 53, died January 12, 1960, in Memorial Hospital, Phoenix. Born in Leon, Iowa, Mr. Kox came to Arizona four months ago. Services and burial were in Arlington Heights, Illinois. AZ Republic 13 Jan 1960.

KOZLOWSKI, C. J.
C.J. "Casey" Kozlowski, 73, of Phoenix, died Aug. 19, 1994. He was born in East Chicago, Indiana, and was a production manager and World War II Marine veteran. Wife, Lillian; daughters, Janice Smith and Susan; son, James; sister, Euphebia. Shadow Mountain Mortuary. 8/23/1994.

KRAFT, Andrew J.
Andrew J. Kraft, 83, of Mesa, a retired farmer, died Feb. 5, 1994. He was born in Russia and was a member of the Lions Club. Survivors include his daughters, Sharon More, Illajean Unruh and Renee; sons, Terry and Ron; sister, Rose Beich; brother, Herbert; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services Monday Trailer Village Auditorium, 3020 E. Main, Mesa. Larry C. Melcher Mortuary, Mission Chapel. Published in the Arizona Republic Monday, February 7, 1994.

KRAFT, Lenore
Lenore Kraft, 79, of Tempe, died Feb. 13, 1994. She was born in Francisco, Indiana, and was a nurse. Survivors include her husband, Michael; son, Carl; sister, Ruth Moke; brothers, Virl Harbison and Carl Harbison. Carr-Tenney Mortuary, Tempe. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/16/1994.

KRAFT, Raymond H.
Raymond H. Kraft, 74, a retired garage owner, died Fri., Oct. 25, 1974, in DOctors Hospital. Wife, Beula C.; daughter, Mrs. Katherine Amerson; son, Ray A.; a sister, Mrs. Adeline Sanderson; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were in Memory Lawn Chapel. Burial in Memory Lawn Memorial Park, 719 N. 27th Ave. 10/27/1974.

KRAGE, Willis
Willis Krage passed away peacefully from complications of lung cancer on September 18, 2004 at the age of 76. He was born in Santa Ana, California on August 18, 1928. Willis is survived by his loving wife Evelyn, his daughter Michele and her husband Fred, his son Brent and wife Linda, two grandchildren Ryan and Brianna, and two brothers Edward and Gilbert. While these years have been a period of great change, his life is remarkable for his steadfast faith in God and lifetime membership in the Lutheran Church, for the loyalty and care he gave his family in his marriage of 52 years, and for friendships he held throughout his life. Willis had an impeccable work career as a sales driver for 33 years, and he was a member of the California National Guard and served in the Korean War. He fought many battles in his life, including those against physical ailments for the past 18 years. He won many of those battles, especially the last one, as he is now at home in peace with God. The family would like to thank Pastor Daryl Robarge, Cami Brutlag of Hospice of the Valley, and many friends for their aid and comfort during the last days. Services will be held at Apostles Lutheran Church on Tuesday 9/21/04 at 10:00 a. m. with Visitation 1 Hour prior. 7020 W. Cactus Rd., Peoria, Az. Family suggests donations to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, Az 85014. Chapel of the Chimes handling arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/21/2004.

KRAL, Helen Ann
Rosary for Helen Ann Kral, 83, was in Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback. Mass was in St. Vincent de Paul Church. Mrs. Kral moved to Arizona 17 years ago from Nebraska and died Oct. 18, 1979, in Maryvale Samaritan Hospital. She is survived by her children, Lorene, Betty, Louise, Agnes, Raymond and Joe; a brother, Four sisters; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic 10/20/1979.

KRAMER, Ann P.
, 83, moved here three years ago from Rochester, New York. Husband, Carl; daughter, Rosemary MURPHY. 1/27/1980.

KRAMER, Freda R.
Freda R. Kramer, 72, a member of Shepherd of the Hills Church of Christ, died Tues., Sept. 26, 1967, in Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born in Rhindlander, Wis. and moved to Phoenix from Grand Rapids, Minn. in 1958. Husband, Harrison; two daughters, Mrs. Kathryn HIMMERICH of Minneapolis and Mrs. Betty McCONNELL of La Crosse; a brother, William Rutz, Idaho Falls, ID; and two grandchildren. Burial in Minneapolis. 9/28/1967.

KRAMLICK, Adeline D.
Adeline D. Kramlick (Addy), age 84, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2004, in Sun City West, AZ. She was born in Anaconda, Mt. on July 5th, 1920 and is survived by her husband, Emil S. Kramlick, her daughters, Diane Conniff and Lynn Austin, her four grandchildren, Phil Austin & Cory, Kim & Katye Conniff. Always a lady, she will be remembered for her elegance, grace, kindness, and love for all who had the great fortune of sharing her life. Memorial services are pending in Anaconda, Mt. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Addy's name to Louisa Kellam Center for Women's Health, Labor & Delivery, Attn: Joan Worsham, Sun Health Foundation, PO Box 2015, Sun City, AZ. 85372 Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

KRAMLICK, Adeline D.
Adeline D. Kramlick, 84, Sun City West, Arizona, passed away September 25, 2004. Memorial Services are being held in Montana with arrangements by Camino Del Sol Funeral Chapel. Contributions may be made to Louisa Kellam Center for Womans Health Labor and Delivery Att: Joan Worsham, P. O. box 2015 Sun City, AZ 85372. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/30/2004.

KRAMLICK, Adeline D.
Adeline D. Kramlick, 84, of Sun City West, Arizona, died Saturday, September 25, 2004, in Sun City West. She and her husband, Emil, were from Montana and she was a homemaker. Service is in Montana. Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel handled arrangements. 623-584-6299. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/28/2004.

KRANZFELDER, Patricia Leverett
Scottsdale - Patricia Leverett Kranzfelder, 55, who came here in 1969 from California and was a member of Scottsdale Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, died Oct. 8, 1980, in the hospital. Mrs. Kranzfelder was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. She is survived by her husband, Russell; children, Lisa, James and Alvin; a grandchild and a sister. Cremation by Messinger Mortuary. Saturday, 10/11/1980

KRASH, Mary
24 Dec 1882 - 14 Mar 1980 Mary Krash, 97, a native of Australia, moved here 31 years ago from Ohio and died March 14, 1980, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Krash was a retired seamstress. Mass was in St. Gregory's Catholic Church on 18th Ave. 3/15/1980.

KRATZER, Alvin Roger
Alvin Roger Kratzer, 74, Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 17, 2004. Melcher's Mission Chapel handling arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/21/2004.

KRATZKE, Dorothea
Dorothea C. Kratzke, 81, a longtime Phoenix resident, died Dec. 28, 1982, at Maryvale Hospital. Mrs. Kratzke was born in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, and was a member of the First Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Irma YEOMANS and Dorothy K. DYER; son, T. H.; two sisters, 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St. Published in the Arizona Republic Friday, December 31, 1982, page B8.

KRAUS, Lessie
Services for Lessie Kraus, 70, a native of Clarksville, Arkansas, who came to Phoenix 45 years ago, were in Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 N. 27th Ave. Mrs. Kraus, 1011 E. Campbell, died Jan. 30, 1982, in a Phoenix hospital. She is survived by children, Aileen Tucker, Irene Mauritz and Larry D.; and a sister. The AZ Republic Feb. 3, 1982.

KRAUSE, Patricia E.
Patricia E. Krause, 70, of Phoenix, died Aug. 1, 1994. She was born in Morristown, N.J., and was a supervisor with the Arizona State Department of Economic Security. Daughters, Judith Sanderson, Rita Neunenhaus, and Patricia Benson; sons, Russell, William, Mark, Theodore, and Jeffrey; sisters, Monica Quadrel and Rita Morgan; 21 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Hansen Mortuary. 8/3/1994.

KRAXBERGER, Kenneth W.
Kenneth W. Kraxberger, 64, of Scottsdale, died Jan. 30, 1994. He was born in Arvada, Colorado, and was a mechanic and a Korean War Navy veteran. Wife, Jackie; daughter, Sherri; son, Steve; sisters, Melrose Davis, Corrine Snoddy and Gwendeline Christensen; and two grandchildren. Green Acres Mortuary. 2/2/1994.

KREBS, Jessie A.
Jessie A. Krebs, son, Max Hyatt of Texas. Interment Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale. The Phoenix Gazette 16 Oct 1982.

KRENYTZKY, Anna
Anna Krenytzky, 74, died Monday, Aug. 21, 1967, in Lincoln Hospital. Mrs. Krenytzky, 8140 N. 9th Ave., moved here in 1955 from Butler, PA. She was born in Austria. Survivors include her husband, Nick; a son, Stephen of Detroit; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Petrykan of Jones, OK, Mrs. Helen Paraska of Butler and Mrs. Julie Tanner of Phoenix; two sisters out of state; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Divine Liturgy was recited in SS Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church, 1614 E. Monte Vista. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Aug. 24, 1967.

KREPS, Irene E.
Sun City -- Irene E. Kreps, 66, Sun City, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 1976, in Boswell Hospital. She was a graduate of Iowa State University. She is survived by husband, James H. 1/13/1976.

KRESEN, Paul F.
Paul F. Kresen, Jr., 60, of Sun City West, Arizona, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2004. He was born September 6, 1943 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Paul lived in Anderson, Indiana for 34 years and retired from General Motors. He was an active member of Knights of Columbus. He is preceded in death by his son William. He is survived by his former wife, Charlene Kresen (McKee), daughter Shelly Konieczny, her husband Donald and grandson, Evan of Houston, Texas. He is also survived by his stepson, David Theis of Burbank, California. A memorial service will be held at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Boulevard, in Sun City, Arizona, 623-933-0161, at 1:00 P. M. on Friday, September 3, 2004. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/3/2004.

KRESEN, Paul F.
Paul F. Kresen, Jr., 60, of Sun City West, AZ passed away August 29, 2004. He was born Sept. 6th, 1943 in Butler, PA. Paul lived in Anderson, IN for 34 years and retired from General Motors. He was an active member of Knights of Columbus. He is preceded in death by his son William. He is survived by his former wife, Charlene Kresen (McKee), daughter Shelly Konieczny, her husband Donald and grandson, Evan of Houston, TX. He is also survived by his stepson, David Theis of Burbank, CA. A memorial service will be held at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Blvd. in Sun City, AZ at 1pm on Friday September 3, 2004. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/2/2004.

KRIEG, Dorothy V.
Dorothy V. Krieg, 102, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2004 in Chandler, AZ. No services. Arrangements by Mtn. View Memorial Gardens Mortuary 480-832-2850. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

KRIEG, Dorothy V.
Dorothy V. Krieg, 102, of Mesa died Sept. 4, 2004, in Chandler. Mountain View Mortuary Chapel handled arrangements. (480) 832-2850. Submitted on (09/09/2004) from East Valley Tribune

KRIETENSTEIN, Arthur J.
Services for Arthur J. Krietenstein, 76, were in Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Scottsdale. Burial in Green Acres Cemetery. Mr. Krietenstein, of 2617 E. Fairmount, a member of the Encanto Community Church and its Men's Club, died Sunday, June 16, 1974, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Alice; children, Vernon, Delton, Wayne, Darlene and Mrs. Geneva Donner; a brother and two sisters; 12 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Tuesday, June 18, 1974.

KRIGBAUM, Albert J.
Mass for Albert J. Krigbaum, 80, a retired employee of Reynolds Aluminum Co. of Phoenix, was in St. Matthews Church. Krigbaum died Friday, Oct. 1, 1982, in a Valley Hospital. He moved to Arizona in 1946 from New Jersey. The Phoenix Gazette 10/4/1982.

KRING, James Everette
23 Oct 1902 - 28 Oct 1989

KROENKE, Alvin J.
24 May 1895 - 2 Mar 1970. Alvin J. Kroenke, 74, who retired as a carpenter in 1960, died Monday, March 2, 1970, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. Mr. Kroenke moved here in 1936 from Miami, Oklahoma. He was born in Cole Camp, MO. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Carpenters Union Local 1069 and was an Army veteran of World War I. Survivors include his wife, Retta; daughter, Mrs. Jerry HAMLIN; three brothers, William, Ed and Norbert; and a sister, Mrs. Mabel KOSTED, all of Phoenix; a brother and four sisters out of state and three grandchildren. Burial in East Resthaven Cemetery. 3/4/1970.

KROENKE, Renata
Renata Kroenke, 88, of Chandler, died Aug. 21, 1994. She was born in Missouri and was a retired school cafeteria manager. Daughter, Gladys Owen; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Bueler Mortuary. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chandler. 8/23/1994.

KROGMAN, Edna R.
Services for Edna Krogman, 87, who came here in 1958 from Illinois and was a member of the First Baptist Church, will be today in Paradise Chapel, 3934 E. Indian School. Mrs. Krogman, 7550 N. 16th St., died Oct. 6, 1980, in American Baptists Orangewood Estates. She was born in Chicago and is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Long, and a grandchild. Interment Greenwood. The Arizona Republic Thursday, October 9, 1980.

KROGSTAD, Mabel M.
Sun City - Mrs. Mabel M. Krogstad, 70, who was a department store buyer in St. Paul, Minnesota, 18 years, died Friday, February 8, 1974, in Boswell Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Krogstad, 10241 Clair Drive, came to Arizona in 1966 from her native St. Paul. She was a member of St. Joachim Catholic Church, 11625 N. 111th Ave. Survivors include her husband, Ralph; one daughter, Mrs. Elaine Wennersten of Phoenix; two brothers and one sister out of state; one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter. Rosary was at Lundberg Golden Door Chapel, 11211 Michigan Ave., Youngtown. Mass was at St. Joachim Catholic Church. Burial in Sunland Memorial Park. The Family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. The Arizona Republic Sunday, Feb. 10, 1974.

KROHMER, Eugene P.
Eugene P. Krohmer, 66, of Glendale passed away August 28, 2004. He was born in Rockford, IL and moved to the Valley in 1974. Survivors include his son Michael (Elena) of Glendale, daughters Kelly (Dan) Burkhardt of Phoenix and Kathy (Kip) Baxter of Crystal Lake, IL, brother Gary of Rockford, IL, former wife Julie of Glendale and 6 grandchildren. A Celebration of his life will be held Sat., Sept 4, 2pm at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 10030 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/3/2004.

KROPP, Irene U.
Services for Irene U. Kropp, 74, who lived here since 1977 and died Oct. 23, 1979, in Good Samaritan Hospital, will be in Lake Forest, Illinois, A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary announced. Mrs. Kropp, 2323 N. Central, is survived by her children, Arline Shethar and Charles A.; a sister and six grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, October 26, 1979, p. C11.

KROPP, Lucille C.
Scottsdale - Lucille C. Kropp, 82, who retired in 1975 as a deputy clerk from Franklin County Court System, died Oct. 27, 1982, at Scottsdale Nursing Center. Mrs. Kropp was born in Ohio and moved to Scottsdale in August from Columbus, Ohio. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Sue is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Harrer; son-in-law Richard Harrer, both of Scottsdale; and two granddaughters. Messinger Mortuary handled the private family services. Family suggests memorials to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Solumbus, Ohio. The AZ Republic 10/30/1982.

KROSS, Ann Ruth
Ann Ruth Kross, 68, died Nov. 26, 1982. She was a pharmacist at St. Joseph's Hospital and moved here from Toledo, Ohio, in 1950. She graduated from the Toledo College of Pharmacy and was a member of St. Gregory's Church. Survived by husband, Donald; daughters, Diane Reigert and Mary Ellison; sons, John, Karl and Patrick; two brothers; and 10 grandchildren. The AZ Republic 11/29/1982.

KROSSCHELL, Les N.
Les N. Krosschell, 49, of Mesa, died April 18, 1978, in Desert Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Krosschell was a bakery manager for Furr's Food Stores. Wife, Norma; children, Anita Richmond, Faith Turceo, Lesley, Veryl, Terry and Scot; four grandchildren a brother and two sisters. Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tempe. Tempe Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Friday, April 21, 1978

KRUG, Clifford J.
Clifford J. Krug, 65, was born in Belleville, Illinois, and moved to Phoenix in 1945. Wife, Marjorie; brothers, Gary and Edgar. 12/7/1982.

KRUM, George J.
Services for George J. Krum, 62, a constable for Northeast Phoenix Precinct for eight years and a process server, were in Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. Seventh St. Krum, 10615 N. 14th Ave., died Friday, October 1, 1982, in his home. He moved to Phoenix in 1950 from his native Kingston, New York. Survivors include his wife, Thersat J.; two sons, Philip and Raymond; two daughters, Nanci Parker and Theresa Grazor; a brother; four sisters; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Saturday, 10/2/1982.

KRUMREI, Elizabeth E.
Elizabeth E. Krumrei, 72, who had been a clerk for 15 years, died Monday, Oct. 18, 1982, in her residence. She moved to Sun City in 1969 from her native Chicago. She was a member of the St. Joachim's workshop and Fairway Knitters Club. Survivors include her husband, Arthur; a son, Arthur, Jr.; a daughter, Theresa; and a sister. The Phoenix Gazette 19 Oct. 1982.

KRUSE, Elvira Ann
Elvira Ann Kruse, 82, of Fremont, Calif., formerly of Paradise Valley, died Oct. 31, 1994. She was born in South Dakota and was a retired caterer. Survivors include her daughters, Deann Tibbets, Sherilyn Hollabaugh and Nona Welch; sisters, Alice Hardman and Agnes O'Drane; brothers, Ed and George Recker; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mesa Cemetery. 5 Nov 1994.

KRUSE, Orve L.
Orve L. Kruse, 85, who owned and operated an advertising agency in Dallas, died Monday, Oct. 25, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He was born in Douglas, Nebraska, and moved to Arizona in 1969 from Dallas. Survivors include his wife, Mary, and two brothers. The Phoenix Gazette, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1982, p.D4

KRUSE, Rudolph A.
Rudolph A. Kruse, 62, of Cottonwood, a retired electrical inspector for the City of Phoenix, was born in Phoenix. Wife, Hazel L.; a daughter; two sons; four sisters; a brother; grandchildren. The Arizona Republic 3/24/1989.

KUBE, James F.
James F. Kube, 58, of Phoenix, died Feb. 7, 1994. He was born in Linden, N.J., and was a fire alarm security technician. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann; daughters, Sandra and Darlene; sons, James, Scott and Robert; mother, Anna; sisters, Debbie, Delores, Mary Ann, Linda and Evelyn; brother, Frank; and nine grandchildren. St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 11001 N. 40th St.. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/9/1994.

KUBELSKY, Marshall B.
Marshall B. Kubelsky, 67, long-time AZ businessman, died Fri., Sep. 22, 1967, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Kubelsky came to Miami from San Bernadino in 1916. With his father he operated a grocery store until 1919 when he moved to Scottsdale and opened another grocery store. He stayed in Scottsdale until 1925 when he moved to Laveen, and in 1935 he began the Kubelsky Feed Pen. Wife, Lillian; one daughter, Mrs. Clyde D. SMITH, Scottsdale; and two grandchildren. Burial in Green Acres Cemetery. 9/24/1967.

KUBERKA, Julia
Catholic services for Julia J. Kuberka, 68, were in Virginia, Minnesota. Mrs. Kuberka died Oct. 19, 1979, in St. Joseph's Hospital She is survived by her husband, Joseph; sons, Edward, Stanley, Lawrence and Lowell; and eight grandchildren. Northwest Mortuary. The AZ Republic 10/20/1979.

KUBICEK, Julia
3 July 1893 - 15 July 1974. Julia Kubicek, 81, died Monday, July 15, 1974, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. Husband, Paul; children, Ann Klyn, Stefan Babirak and Milton Babirak; a stepdaughter, Anne Fridrich; nine grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services and burial were in Chicago. 7/16/1974.

KUBLER-ROSS, Elisabeth
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, M. D., of Scottsdale, Arizona, graduated this life on August 24, 2004 at the age of 78. She was born on July 8, 1926 to Ernst and Emma (Villager) Kubler, in Zurich, Switzerland. Elisabeth lived her life in the service of dying patients and their grieving families. A psychiatrist and prolific author, she is best known for her landmark 1969 book, "On Death and Dying. " Elisabeth transformed the way Western culture responds to dying patients, improving psychosocial care to children and families experiencing death. She was particularly admired by those involved in both the hospice movement and parental bereavement organizations. Elisabeth is survived by her children, Kenneth Ross of Scottsdale, AZ and Barbara Rothweiler of Wausau, WI; grandchildren Sylvia and Emma; and her sister Eva Bacher of Reihen, Switzerland. She was a hero to countless lives that she touched over the past five decades working in the field. Elisabeth was a tireless advocate who epitomized compassion, kindness, and selfless humanity. She will be missed by tens of thousands of friends, colleagues, and supporters who love her. Her legacy will, indeed, live for generations to come. There will be visitations at Messinger Indian School Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale on Thursday, September 2nd from 4-8 pm and Friday, September 3rd from 4-6:30 pm. There will also be a visitation at Scottsdale Bible Church, 7601 E. Shea Blvd. on Saturday, September 4, from noon to 3 pm, followed by a funeral memorial service beginning at 3 pm. On Sunday, September 5, at 10 am there will be a public committal at Paradise Memorial Gardens, 9300 E. Shea Blvd, Scottsdale. In lieu of flowers, Elisabeth requested that donations be made to her chosen charities. For more information: www. elisabethkublerross. com. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

KUBSCH, David Eugene
David Eugene Kubsch, 60, of Chandler, died Aug. 12, 1994. He was born in Wisconsin and was a teacher and a Marine Corps veteran. Wife, JoAnn; daughters, Kim and Kelly; son, Krist David; and brothers, Fred, Jack, Jim, Allan, and Mark. Messinger Mortuary and Chapel. 8/23/1994.

KUENEMAN, Kelly J.
Kelly J. Kueneman, 22, milker for Gladtime Dairy, died Feb. 2, 1982, in Valley Hospital. He was born in Minneapolis and came to Arizona 21 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Rebekah; children, Kelly and Angel; parents Harold and Bonnie Kueneman; and grandparents. Graveside services at St. Francis Cemetery, 4800 E. Oak. Botimer Mortuary. Feb. 5, 1982.

KUESTER, Kenneth Dean
Kenneth Dean Kuester, 65, of Show Low, died Nov. 1, 1994. He was athletic director at Show Low High School. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and was a Korean War Army veteran. Wife, Eunice; daughters, Debra and Carolyn; son, Alan. 11/4/1994.

KUGLER, Katherine E.
Miami - Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow in Miles Funeral Home for Mrs. Katherine E. Kugler, who died Wednesday, December 30, 1959, in Gila General Hospital at Globe. Burial will be in Thatcher. During World War II and for several years later, Mrs. Kugler was a school nurse for the Indian children in the Miami school district. She took nurse's training in Kansas City, Missouri, before coming to Miami 42 years ago. She is survived by her husband, Joseph F. Kugler, whom she married in 1917 in Albuquerque, N.M. The Arizona Republic Friday, January 1, 1960.

KUHLMANN, Lila M.
Lila M. Kuhlmann, 80, of Camp Verde, died Feb. 1, 1994. She was born in Greenville, Illinois, and was a homemaker. Husband, Orval; sons, Max V. and Bruce H. Clear Creek Cemetery, Camp Verde. 2/4/1994.

KUHN, Vione N.
Vione N. Kuhn, 74, of Norfolk, Neb. died Aug. 25, 2004, in Norfolk, Neb. Home for Funerals handled arrangements. (402) 371-3330. Submitted on (08/28/2004) from East Valley Tribune

KULIACHA, Milo M.
Miami - Milo M. Kuliacha, 76, died Saturday, June 8, 1974, in Gila General Hospital Mr. Kuliacha was a retired cook. He is survived by a son in Yugoslavia. Burial in Pinal Cemetery. 6/11/1974,

KULLE, Frank, Jr.
Sun City Frank Kulle, 85, 10401 Edgewood Dr., who had been a mechanical draftsman for the Kellogg Co. and Western Electric, died Jan. 29, 1982, in Valley View Hospital. He was born in Chicago and moved here in 1974. He was a Mason. Survived by wife, Mabel, of Sun City and son, Leroy Kulle of Chicago, IL; and three grandchildren. Funeral services at First United Methodist Church, 9849 105th Ave, Sun City. Interment Sunland Memorial Park. Contributions may be sent to Church or Sun City Masonic Fellowship Center. Arrangements by Menke Funeral Home. Feb. 2, 1982.

KUMPARAK, Eva M.
Miami - Rosary for Eva M. Kumparak, 77, who died Jan. 3, 1982, at the Gila General Hospital in Globe, will be at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church here. Mass will be at the same church. Mrs. Kumparak, a native of Leed, South Dakota, was a housewife who had lived here 50 years. Survivors include one daughter, Mary VANOVER; four sons, John, George and Matt and Peter VLASTELICA; one brother; and 10 grandchildren. Miles mortuary made arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic, Wednesday, January 6, 1982.

KUNDIN, Samuel E.
Samuel E. Kundin, 65, an operations manager at the Newark, N.J. U.S. Post Office, died Monday, July 8, 1974. He was president of the Kindin Family Circle of New York and New Jersey. Wife, Sara; children, Philip M. and Robert Kundin and Natalie Schimmel; a sister and three brothers; and six grandchildren. Services in Sinai Mortuary. Burial in Beth Israel Cemetery. 7/10/1974.

KUNTZ, Edna M.
Edna M. Kuntz, 64, a Wisconsin native, died Oct. 2, 1980, in her home. Mrs. Kuntz came here from Cloquet, Minn., and taught in the Washington Elementary School District 10 years. She was a member of the AZ and National Retired Teachers Associations, Ladies Sodality at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish and Daughters of Isabells. Survived by husband, Carl; mother, Margaret Hoeffs of Green Bay, Wisconsin; sister, Mrs. Norman (Alyce) Perleberg of Morrison, WI; Mrs. Robert (Margaret) Dibble of Redgranite, WI, Mrs. Lawrence (Bertha) Kabat of Green Bay, Wis., Mrs. Lloyd (Hellen) Massey of Morrison, Wis. Monday, Oct. 6, 1980.

KUNTZ, Stanley S.
Stanley S. Kuntz, 71, of Phoenix, died July 30, 1994. He was born in Hope, Minnesota, and was a bookkeeper and an Army veteran. Wife, Patricia; sister, Dorna Erno; brothers, Ervin, Norman and Ernest. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. 8/3/1994.

KUPEC, Michael
Sun City - Michael Kupec, 63, a retired builder, died Dec. 27, 1982, at Boswell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Kupec was born in Cleveland and moved to Sun City in 1977. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, Lions, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans. He was an Army World War II veteran. He is survived by his wife, Rita; daughters, Gayle Kriss and Barbara Hart of Ohio; son, Gary, of Ohio; a sister and brother, Edward and sister Irene Kozich, both of Ohio; and eight grandchildren. Rosary Thursday at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave. Services were in Cleveland. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio. Published in The Arizona Republic Wednesday, December 29, 1982.

KURTH, Raymond W.
Masonic services for Raymond W. Kurth, 57, were in Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Mr. Kurth died Thursday, Oct. 24, 1974, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Memorial services were in the Grace Lutheran Church, 1124 N. Third St. Wife, Mildred L.; son, Alan R.; daughters, Jennine and Mrs. Julie Roe; a brother out of state; parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Kurth; and two grandchildren. 10/27/1974.

KUSEL, Florence M.
Florence M. Kusel, 85, a former resident of Sun City, Arizona, died Tuesday, September 14, 2004, in Bloomfield, Colorado. She was from Wisconsin and was a homemaker. Service is 9:00 A. M. Friday in Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Avenue in Sun City. Menke Funeral Home handled arrangements. 623-979-6451. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/16/2004.

KUSICK, Stephen
26 Nov 1907 - Sep 1980

KUSNIERZ, Esther
Esther Kusnierz, (nee Kukla), beloved wife of Theodore Kusnierz. Daughter of Anna and William Kukla. Proceeded in death by many sisters and brothers. She will be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews and all who knew her. Carr Tenney Mortuary handled arrangements. Submitted on (09/06/2004) from East Valley Tribune

KUSTER, Walter B.
Walter B. Kuster, age 85, of Peoria AZ, formerly of Blossburg PA, died at his residence Tuesday, August 17, 2004. Born May 16, 1919 in Elmira, NY, he was the son of John A. and Lillian Kuster. Walt was married for 33 years to Delores (Pat) Kuster who preceded him in death on April 17, 2002. Walter is survived by two sisters, Catherine Kuster and Betty Kuster, both of Blossburg, PA, two sisters-in-law, Arlene Kuster of Blossburg, PA, and Agnes Kuster of Sharon, PA, as well as four nieces and nephews and one very faithful and loving Bichon Frise - Chablis. Walter was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, John G. and Frederick A. Kuster. Walt was a veteran of World War II serving as a Sergeant in the Army. Walter attended Maryland University of Blossburg where he was a star baseball player. He was a superintendent at Ward Foundries and a member of Blossburg Lodge 350 F. &A. M. Walt and Pat retired to Scottsdale, AZ and later moved to Sun Lakes, AZ where they were very active in the community. Walter exemplified a life of service, helping feed and cloth those in need. He was a very active donor to the American Red Cross, a strong supporter of the Salvation Army and Indian reservation missionaries. Always a sports fan, he shared that love of sports with his nephews and for 25 years he never missed the festivities at the Fiesta Bowl. A memorial service will be held in Walter's honor on Saturday, September 11, 2004, at 10 am at Green Acres Mortuary, Scottsdale, AZ. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 7038, Phoenix, AZ 85011. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/6/2004.

KUYKENDALL, Felix Elmer
62, was a resident of Phoenix before moving to Dove Creek, Colorado, in 1948. He died in Monticello, Utah, and was born in Oklahoma. Wife, Zelma; daughters, Verna BRAWNER, Sue TALLEY, Shirley KERN, Billie SUTTON and Nelda MATTHEWS; two sisters and three brothers out of state. Burial in Double Butte Cemetery. 9/7/1967.

KUYKENDALL, John Forrest
John Forrest Kuykendall, 69, who had managed the motel at Katherine Landing Resort on Lake Mohave eight years before residing in Phoenix 12 years, died Wednesday, June 26, 1974, in Clay, Kentucky. Survivors include his wife, Daisy; a son, Wayne; a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Kressmann; and six grandchildren. Service and burial in Clay, Kentucky. 6/27/1974

KWIS, Joseph John
25 December 1896 - 31 January 1994 Joseph John Kwis, 97, of Prescott, died Jan. 31, 1994. He was born in Findlay, Ohio, and was a pharmacist and a World War I Army veteran. Wife, Charm; daughter, Ann Petticord; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, Prescott. Feb. 3, 1994.

KYLE, Robert L.
Robert L. Kyle, 64, of Phoenix, a security guard, was born in San Francisco and was an Army veteran. Sister, Betty MOFFITT. Arizona Veterans National Cemetery. The Arizona Republic 3/24/1989.

KYLLO, Dr. John C.
John C. Kyllo, 77, retired physician and surgeon who moved here 13 years ago from Superior, Wisconsin, died May 15, 1967, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Dr. Kyllo had served in the Army Medical Corps in World War I. After he graduated from the University of Louisville, he did graduate work at Tulane University. He was a member of a Masonic lodge in Superior. He was a native of Red Wing, Minnesota. Survivors include his wife, Julia; a daughter, Mrs. William R. Fickas of Phoenix; a son, Donald E. of Ames, Iowa; a sister out of state; and five grandchildren. Burial in Sunland Cemetery, Sun City. 5/16/1967.

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