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NABORS, Jack D.
Jack D. Nabors, 82, of Phoenix, passed away September 7, 2004. He was born on June 11, 1922 in Pismo Beach, CA. He retired from the Arizona Republic after 38 years of service and was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Corps. Survivors include his wife of 57 years Mary Ann, Sons; Ken (Shirley), Ron (Jennifer), Dan Nabors, grandchildren; Timothy, Cody, Chase, and Andrew. A memorial service will be held Monday, September 20, 2004, 7:00 P. M., A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/18/2004.

NABORS, Jessie V.
Jessie V. Nabors, 93, was born in Garland County, Arkansas, and died Dec. 17, 1982, at the Orangewood Health Center. He moved to Arizona from Texas in 1923 and was a member of Bethany Bible Church. Daughter, E. Sydney Henshaw. Glendale Memorial Park Cemetery. 12/21/1982.

NADER, Earl F.
21 Feb 1921 - 17 Oct 1979 Services for Earl F. Nader, 58, a World War II veteran who died Oct. 17, 1979, in his home, were in Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Mr. Nader moved here 13 months ago from Ohio where he had been a carpenter for the Columbus Public Schools. He was a member of the American Legion. Surviving are his wife, Maxine M.; children, Catherine, Raymond, Rickie, William and Robert; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic 19 Oct. 1979.

NADER, Edna S.
13 March 1905 - 30 Oct 1979 Casa Grande - Services for Edna S. Nader, 74, who died Oct. 30, 1979, at Homemako Hospital, were at the Cole & Maud Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Nader moved to Casa Grande in 1977. She was a retired elementary school teacher in Miami. Survivors include a sister and several nephews and nieces. Burial in Mesa City Cemetery. Nov. 1, 1979 D11.

NADON, Leondine Alice
29 Jan 1893 - 10 Oct 1979 Sun City - Leondine Alice Nadon, 86, came to Scottsdale in 1955 from Oregon and died Oct. 10, 1979, in Boswell Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Roy; four grandchildren and a great-grandson. Mass was in St. Joachim Church, 11625 111th Ave. The AZ Republic Oct 12, 1979.

NAGEL, Leslie
Mesa - Leslie Nagel, 56, who had been a marketing representative for the Arizona State Compensation Fund nine years, died Jan. 4, 1982, in Desert Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Nagel, 915 W. Meseto, was born in Indonesia and came to Arizona 25 years ago from the Netherlands. He is survived by his wife, Lucie; children, Vicky Cook, June, Wendy and Bart; and a grandchild, Trevis Cook. Memorial services in Messinger Mortuary Chapel, 7601 E. Indian School, Scottsdale, Rev. Bruce Compton, officiating. Cremation. Family suggests contributions to the Simonton Cancer Clinic, Houston, Texas. Published in the Arizona Republic, Wednesday, January 6, 1982.

NAGEL, Minnie S.
28 August 1895 - 31 January 1994 Minnie S. Nagel, 98, of Phoenix, died Jan. 31, 1994. She was born in Blue Island, Illinois, and was a retired bookkeeper. Survivors include sisters, Carrie H. Mohr and Doris. Services East Lawn Cemetery, Tucson. Feb. 1, 1994.

NAGEL, Vincent A.
10 FEb 1898 - 22 Oct 1979 Vincent A. Nagel, 81, a University of Notre Dame graduate who had been in sales before moving here in 1959 from Louisville, KY, died Oct. 22, 1979. Mr. Nagel was a World War II veteran. He is survived by a sister and a brother. Rosary in Messinger Chapel. Mass in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Scottsdale. Oct. 25, 1979.

NAGLE, John D.
John D. Nagle died in Scottsdale on September 7, 2004 after a short illness. He was born in Temple, PA, on July 19, 1928, and graduated from Muhlenburg Township High School. In 1946 he entered the United States Navy, serving until 1948 when he became a midshipman in the NROTC program at Penn State University. He was employed by US Steel at the Fairless Works in PA from 1952 to 1956. Subsequently, Jack was a superintendent with a water main construction company in New Jersey until his retirement in 1983. He was active in the Scotch Plains (NJ) First United Methodist Church, the Scotch Plains YMCA and the Kiwanis Club of Scotch Plains. After retirement he and his family moved to Scottsdale, AZ. He was a member of the Sunrise Kiwanis Club for many years and recently joined the Kiwanis Club of Scottsdale Airpark. Jack was considered the unofficial 'Mayor of Chaparral Park' by all his fishermen friends. He is survived by his wife, Noreene, daughter, Mary Carlin Nagle, son and daughter-in-law, Jon and Karen Nagle, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be at the Messinger Indian School Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd. in Scottsdale on Monday, September 13th from 3-7pm. A Memorial Service will follow at 7 in the Chapel. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Phoenix, 501 E. Roanoke St., Phoenix, AZ 85004. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/12/2004.

NAGY, Alex
Alex Nagy, 69, who had been a square dance caller in the Valley, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He was a native of Moon Township, Pennsylvania, and moved to Phoenix in 1948. Survivors include his wife, Gertrude; two daughters, Ethel McCarty and Elaine Nagy; a sister and a brother. The Phoenix Gazette 10/19/1982.

NAHAT, Fred H.
Glendale - Trisagion services for Fred H. Nahat, 60, were in Chapel of the Chimes. Mass in St. George Orthodox Church, 4502 E. Indian School. Mr. Nahat had retired from the grocery business in Michigan and died Thurs., June 27, 1974, in Glendale Samaritan Hospital. He was a Mason in his nativer Detroit and a member of the Lebanon-Syrian American Club here. Wife, Linda; children, Mrs. Sandra Hasbany, Denise, Dennis and Leon; five sisters and a brother; and three grandchildren. Burial in Resthaven Park. 6/29/1974.

NAHMIAS, Joe D.
Joe D. Nahmias, 53, died Wed., June 19, 1974, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. He was a salesman and an Army veteran of World War II. Wife, Molly; children, Dave and Mrs. Anita CHildress; his mother, Mrs. Anna Nahmias; two brothers and two sisters; and a grandchild. Sinai Mortuary. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 6/21/1974.

NAIER, Elton H.
Elton H. Naier, 66, of Sun Lakes, died Feb. 7, 1994. He was a realtor with Commercial Real Estate, was born in New York and was a Korean War Army veteran. Wife, Eleanor; daughter, Andrea; son, Jeffrey. Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. the Arizona Republic 2/9/1994.

NAJERA, Lucas
Lucas Najera, baby boy of Arturo & Liduvina Najera of Phoenix, AZ, passed away September 10, 2004. Services will be private. Preston Funeral Home handled arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

NALLI, Anthony
29 Jun 1913 - 22 Jan 1980 Mesa - Anthony Nalli, 66, who came here six years ago from Michigan, died Jan 22, 1980. He was a retired automotive glass repairman. Survived by his wife, Remegia; children, Sheila Benham; Betty Jane and Arthur; seven grandchildren; a sister and a brother. 24 January 1980.

NANCE, Mamie Adell
Tempe - Mamie Adell Nance died Dec. 22, 1982, at Tempe St. Luke's Hospital. Mrs. Nance was born in Colbert, Oklahoma, and moved to Arizona 45 years ago. She was a member of the Followers of Christ Church in Oklahoma. She is survived by her daughters, Lois Shaw and Grace; 12 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services were at Carr Memorial Chapel, Tempe. 12/27/1982.

NANJGER, Hazel
Services for Hazel Nanjger, 76, who moved here in 1964 from Ohio and died Nov. 1, 1979, in Glendale Samaritan Hospital, were in Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. Mrs. Nanjger is survived by her daughters, Irene Yanchik, Evelyn Sturdevant and Ida Action; a brother, 18 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic Nov. 3, 1979, p. B17.

NANN, John Herbert
13 June 1890 - 28 June 1978 John Herbert Nann, 88, died at his home in Black Canyon City June 28, 1978. Retired from the L. C. Smity Typewriter Co. in Syracuse, N. Y. and moved to Arizona 26 years ago. Children, Maryanna Sherwood, Jane Strempel, Eva Harrison, John F. Herbert and Francis; a sister; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/30/1978.

NAPIER, Dale A.
Dale A. Napier, 67, of Coolidge, a retired carpenter, died Nov. 14, 1988. He was born in Ewing, Nebraska, and served in the Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Betty; two daughters; a son; his mother; two sisters; and six grandchildren. Cole & Maud Mortuary Chapel, Coolidge. Community Presbyterian Church. Nov. 17, 1988.

NARANJO, Eva B.
Eva B. Naranjo, age 60, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away September 25, 2004. Memorial service to be held at a later date. Arrangements handled by Wyman Cremation & Burial Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/28/2004.

NARANJO, Eva B.
Eva B. Naranjo, 60, of Chandler died Sept. 25, 2004, in Mesa. Wyman Cremation and Burial Chapel handled arrangements. (480) 668-2898. Submitted on (09/28/2004) from East Valley Tribune

NARRAMORE, Donald Laurence
Donald Laurence NARRAMORE passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2006. He was born October 11, 1938 to Edward Laurence and Jennie Belle (WATERHOUSE) NARRAMORE in Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. He was raised on the family farm in Palo Verde, Arizona. Don was a member of a pioneering family who originally settled and farmed in the Territory of Arizona near Gila Bend in the 1890's. He attended Palo Verde Elementary School, graduated from Buckeye Union High School in 1956 and received his Bachelor's of Science in Agriculture from Arizona State University in 1962. After graduating, Don worked briefly for Arizona Public Service and then for State Farm Insurance as a claims adjuster in Los Angeles, California, Hot Springs, Arkansas and Phoenix, Arizona. He returned to the family farm and ranch in 1970. Don raised alfalfa, grain and cotton on the farm and especially enjoyed working with his herd of Simmental cattle. Don was active in the community. He served as a member and was a past president of the Buckeye Irrigation Company Board. He was a member and trustee of the Palo Verde Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Buckeye Elks. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Frances; his daughter, Sheri, and her husband Dan GLADDEN of Palo Verde, his two sons, Charles of Yuma and Kenneth and his wife Michelle of Goodyear. He is also survived by four grandsons, Joshua, Todd, and Clint GLADDEN and Tyler NARRAMORE, a brother Dr. Bruce NARRAMORE of Hacienda Heights, California and a sister Connie HECKATHORNE of El Centro, California. in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Palo Verde Baptist Church, 29600 Old Hwy 80 Palo Verde, P.O. Box 41 Palo Verde, AZ 85343.

NASH, Boni Arleen
Boni Arleen, 31, of Phoenix, a nurse, died March 20, 1994. She was born in New Mexico. Husband, Stanley; daughters, Latoya Bostley and Stephanie Cudjo; son, Jerriahmie Cudjo; mother, Maxine Louise Cudjo; and sisters, Vaness Haynes, Julia A. Bryant, Helen Woods, Brawni J. Blaylock. Universal Memorial Center, 1100 E. Jefferson. 3/24/1994.

NASH, Claude
Claude Nash, Sr., 83, of Prescott, died May 18, 1994. He was born in Oklahoma and was a retired automobile mechanic. Survivors include his son, Claude, Jr., and numerous nieces and nephews. 19 May 1994.

NASH, Emmert Dean
Services for Emmert Dean Nash, 81, who died Dec. 26, 1982, were at the First Baptist Church, 7000 N. Central. Mr. Nash was a retired theater owner. He was born in Pawnee County, Nebraska, and moved to Arizona in 1958. He attended Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. He was a Mason and a member of the Elks Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Rita; daughter, Jean Truman; two brothers and two grandchildren. Paradise Chapel Funeral Home. 12/28/1982.

NASS, Sydney Betty
Mesa -- Mrs. Sydney Betty Nass, 89, who moved here seven years ago from Nelson, British Columbia, died Sunday, August 27, 1967, in a local nursing home. Mrs. Nass, 2251 E. Baywood, was born in County Durham, England. She was a retired school teacher. Services in Melcher Mortuary, 43 S. Stapley. Cremation followed. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Marjorie Binns of Mesa and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Judith Hudson of Redwood City, California. The Arizona republic Tuesday, August 29, 1967.

NATURMAN, Isaac
Services will be held in New York City for Isaac Naturman, 79, who died Thursday, December 31, 1959, in Phoenix. Mr. Naturman resided at 1310 N. Third St. He was employed as a meat cutter and had lived in Phoenix three years. He was a native of Russia. Grimshaw Mortuary is making arrangements to send the body to New York. Survivors include three sons, Abraham of Phoenix and John and Hyman of New York; a daughter, Mrs. Max (Dorothy) Davis of New York; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic Saturday, January 2, 1960.

NAUGHTON, Jack
Jack Naughton, 54, divisional sales manager for the MJB Coffee Co. here, died Tues., Aug. 15, 1967, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Naughton moved to Phoenix 15 years ago from Long Beach, CA, and had been with the coffee distributors 20 years. He was a member of the Knight of Columbus, East Phoenix Lions Club, Elks Lodge and the Los Hespederos Club. He was born in South Dakota. Wife, Marcella; four sons, Gerald, Michael and James, all of Phoenix, and Cpl. John Naughton with the Marines in Vietnam; two daughters, Susan and Kathleen, both of Phoenix; a sister and a brother out of state; and a grandchild. Mass of Requiem was said in the Church of St. Agnes, 1954 N. 24th St. Gravesides rites were in St. Francis Cemetery. 8/17/1967.

NAUMANN, Helen Frances
Tempe - Helen Frances Naumann, 74, who helped get the mini-bus service started to aid the elderly at Concord Village here, died Jan. 3, 1982, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital on her 55th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Naumann, 625 E. Continental Drive, moved here five years ago from her native Chicago. She is survived by her husband, Elmer J.; daughter, Carol Ann Naumann, Downer's Grove, Illinois; sons, James of Scottsdale; Kenneth, Dallas; and John, Boulder Creek; brothers, David Kelly III; sisters Dorothy Kennedy, Pennsylvania; Clela Gallavan, Florida; 14 grandchildren, a great-grandchild; two sisters and a brother. Mass in St. Daniel's Catholic Church, 1030 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Messinger Mortuary made arrangements. Interment St. Francis Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic, Wednesday, January 5-6, 1982

NAVARRETTE, Liandra
27 Feb 1908 - 30 Sep 1980 Services for Liandra Navarrette, 72, who came to the Valley in 1954 from New Mexico and died Sept. 30, 1980, in Phoenix General Hospital, were in Universal Sunset Chapel, 7007 S. Central. Mrs. Navarrette, 9344 S. Calle Mara Villa, Guadalupe, is survived by her husband, Juan; children, Hortencia Marquez, Alicia Valles, Senaida Garcia, Brigida, Demetrio, Richard, Juan, David Steve and Pete, and three brothers. Interment Tempe Double Butte Cemetery. The Arizona Republic Saturday, October 4, 1980.

NAVARRO, Ben P.
Ben P. Navarro, 90, of Phoenix, died Feb. 8, 1994. He was a native of Phoenix and a printer. Survivors include his daughters, Norma Moisa and Yolanda Robertson; 11 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. St. Mary's Basilica Catholic Church, 231 N. Third St. the Arizona Republic 2/9/1994.

NAVARRO, Evaristo Ochoa
Evaristo Ochoa Navarro, born March 27, 1916 in Douglas, AZ., lived in Superior with his wife Consuelo of 60 years. Died September 20, 2004 at the Hospice Family Care in Mesa after a long illness. Was a long time member of the Knights of Columbus and American Legion. Worked for Magma Copper Company for 44 years. Well liked by everyone in the community. He will be greatly missed. Survived by his wife Consuelo, four daughters and one son. Connie Schloss, Phoenix, Ophelia Diaz, Mesa, Linda Real, Mesa, Cecilia Gonzales, Gilbert and Victor Navarro, Gilbert, AZ. Survived by two brothers and two sisters, Armando Navarro, Mesa Gilbert Navarro, Superior and Ramona Coronado and Helen Navarro of California. He also was belssed with 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren who loved him. Services will be held at St. Frances Catholic Church, Friday September 24th at 10am. Visitation and mass following burial at Fairview Cemetery, Superior, AZ. Luncheon following burial at St. Mary's Community Center. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/23/2004.

NAVARRO, Ladislado
69, 25 January 1960

NAVEJAS, Rolando
Rolando Navejas, 18, who worked for a roofing company, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1982. Mr. Navejas was brought to Arizona seven years ago from his native Oregon. He was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church of Peoria. Parents, Felix and Concepcion Navejas, three brothers and a sister survive. the Phoenix Gazette 10/13/1982.

NAWAZ, Shaik Mohammad Ahsan
Shaik Mohammad Ahsan Nawaz, 39, of Phoenix, a television camerman, died Jan. 31, 1994. He was born in Bangladesh. Survivors include his daughter, Iffat Ara; son, Zahid Nassaio; sisters, Nazma Ghani, Iaysha Fazlullah and Khaleda Hossain; and brother, Mohammad Hassan. Services have been held. Botimer Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Arizona Republic Monday, February 7, 1994.

NAYLOR, Anne H.
Services for Anne H. Naylor, 50, who died Dec. 23, 1982, were at St. Jerome's Catholic Church. Mrs. Naylor was born in Red House, West Virginia, and moved to Phoenix from North Olmsted, Ohio, in 1972. Husband, Clayton; daughters, Nance A. Phillips and Susan B. White; sons, Bruce and Drew; mother, Lillian Hill; a sister and five grandchildren. Lundberg's White Rose Chapel made arrangements. 12/28/1982.

NAYLOR, Douglas Keith
7 January 1960 announcement only

NEAL, Clyde U.
Clyde U. Neal, died April 14, 1978, at Yavapai Community Hospital. He was a retired railroad man and had owrked for the Soo Line for 42 years in Wisconsin and Minnesota. He also worked for the U.S.Postal Service for 13 years. He lived in Phoenix for six years and had lived in Prescott the past six years. Wife, Anne; son, Charles; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two sisters. Memory Chapel. Services at the American Lutheran Church. The Arizona Republic Monday, April 17, 1978

NEAL, Opal M.
2 July 1920 - 25 Oct 1982 Opal M. Neal, 62, who had worked in customer service for Sears & Roebuck, died Monday, Oct. 25, 1982. Mrs. Neal was born in Texas and moved to Arizona from Oklahoma 45 years ago. Survivors include her husband, Ellis; son, Billy; daughter, Karen Gentry; her father, S. A. Zimmerman; a brother; and two grandchildren. 10/27/1982.

NEALY, Marcell
Services for Marcell Nealy, 16, of 2066 E. Nancy Lane, who died Saturday, May 13, 1967, of automobile accident injuries, will be at Emanuel Church of God and Christ, 16th Ave. and Buckeye Road. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. The youth was born in Phoenix. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nealy; six brothers, B. Rayford and Richard B., both of Oklahoma City; Kenneth Robert, Jr., Fred and Charles, all of Phoenix; four sisters, Mrs. Maxine Gordan, Jewel, Marie and Loraine, all of Phoenix. Thursday, May 18, 1967.

NEAVE, Marjorie
Scottsdale - Graveside services for Marjorie Neave, 80, who died Sept. 28, 1979, in her home at 6649 E. Cypress, were in Paradise Memorial Gardens, 9300 E. Shea Blvd. She moved to Arizona in August 1979 from New Rochelle, N. Y., and had retired from New Rochelle School System. Her daughter, Patricia Sutton and three sisters survive. The Arizona Republic Monday, Oct. 1, 1979.

NEE, Diane Elizabeth
Diane Elizabeth Nee, 59, of Scottsdale, Arizona, died September 9, 2004. Arizona Cremation & Funeral Services handled arrangements, 480-610-9800. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/11/2004.

NEE, Diane Elizabeth
Diane Elizabeth Nee, 59, of Scottsdale died Sept. 9, 2004, in Scottsdale. Arizona Cremation and Funeral Services handled arrangements. (480) 610-9800. Submitted on (09/11/2004) from East Valley Tribune

NEEDLER, Leroy H.
Leroy H. Needler, 71, of Phoenix, died Thursday, April 20, 1978. He moved here from Michigan in 1946 and had worked as a cifilian employee at Luke Air Force Base. He was a retired mechanic. Daughter, Leona Buelow; one sister; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. The Phoenix Gazette Tuesday, April 25, 1978

NEEL, Virgil K.
Virgil K. Neel, 82, of Sun City, a foreman for Westinghouse in Ohio, died Nov. 15, 1988. He was born in Harrisburg, Ohio. Survivors include his wife, Mable; a son; one daughter; two sisters; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorial services Sun City Christian Church, 98th Ave & Palmeras Lane, Sun City. Sunland Mortuary. Nov. 17, 1988.

NEELY, Delmar
Delmar Neely, 81, of Mayer, died May 22, 1994. He was born in Enterprise, Missouri, and was a carpenter and an Army veteran. He was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion. Wife, Bernice; daughters, Nancy and Carol; son, David; sister, Florence; brother, Vernon; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 5/24/1994.

NEELY, Everett W.
Tempe - Everett W. Neely, 77, a veteran of World War I, died Friday, July 5, 1974, in Tucson Veterans Hospital. Brother, Wendell; sister, Estella N. Draper. Gibbons Bunker Tempe Chapel Mortuary. Private cremation. 7/9/1974.

NEESE, Daniel R.
Yuma - Funeral services for Daniel R. Neese, 84, who died January 21, 1960, in a Yuma nursing home were conducted in the Johnson Mortuary. Mr. Neese was born near Nashville, Tennessee. He was a retired blacksmith, having worked for many years with the U. S. Indian Service in the Coolidge area. He came to Yuma 15 months ago to make his home with a son, Phillip. Other survivors include three grandchildren, all in Yuma. AZ Republic 22 January 1960.

NEFF, Arthur J.
Arthur J. Neff, 91, a retired salesman and member of the choir at Ascension Lutheran Church, held a 50-year pin and Silver Beaver award from the Boy Scouts of America. Children, Betty M. Jones, Winifred E. Luce, Ruth K. Lewis and Edward B. Arizona Republic 4/1/1977.

NEFF, Arthur N.
Pinetop - Arthur N. Neff, Jr., 64, a retired Marine Corps colonel, died Dec. 3, 1982, at Navapache Hospital in Show Low. He was born in Boston and moved to Arizona nine years ago. He served 32 years in the Marines and was a World War II veteran. He was captain of Navajo County Sheriff's Posse White Mountain Unit. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Arizona Board of Realtors, and charter member of the Experimental Test Pilots Association. He is survived by his wife, Ruth "Rudy", and sister, Betsy Knoell. 12/5/1982.

NEFF, Herbert
Herbert Neff, 80, of 7009 W. Pierson, a retired civil engineer, died January 1, 1982, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Neff was born in Arkansas City, Arkansas, and came to Arizona in 1942. He is survived by his wife, Alice, and son, Herbert, Jr. Graveside services at Resthaven Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern Ave., Glendale. Funeral announcement: Survived by wife, Alice; son, Herbert, Jr. Green Acres Mortuary, 5830 W. Missouri. Graveside services Resthaven Cemetery, 6299 W. Northern. 3-Jan-1982

NEFF, Joseph L.
Funeral services for Joseph L. Neff, 90, who died Sunday in Tucson, will be in the First Presbyterian Church here. Mr. Neff, born in Pennsylvania, had lived in the Casa Grande area 35 years. He was a carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Mary; a daughter, Mrs. Helen GLOVER, Torrington, Wyoming; a brother, Chester, Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. 21 January 1960.

NEFF, Margaretta J.
Margaretta J. Neff, 64, died June 1, 1974, in California. She had been a secretary for elementary schools here and later for the Phoenix Union High School District until retiring in 1967. Husband, Delvert; a daughter, Mrs. Sharon Lynne Armstrong; a sister, Mrs. Jean Cotterman; two other sisters and a brother out of state; and five grandchildren. Services in the First United Methodist Church. 6/11/1974.

NEGUS, Gertrude Beebe
15 May 1892 - 15 Oct 1979 Paradise Valley - Gertrude Beebe Negus, 87, who moved here in 1969 from Chevy Chase, MD, died Oct. 15, 1979, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Glomley; and three grandchildren. Services were in Hansen Mortuary. 10/17/1979.

NEHRBASS, George J.
George J. Nehrbass, 95, of Phoenix, died Feb. 2, 1994. He was born in Jackson, Wisconsin, and was a retired Carnation Dairy employee. Daughters, Naomi Zunker and Doris. Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary. 2/5/1994.

NEIDRAUER, Agnes
Agnes Neidrauer, 76, of Youngtown, died Aug. 2, 1994. She was born in Scotland and was a homemaker. Husband, F. Wilton; daughters, Dawn Hendricks, Roberta Waskiewicz and Karen; brothers, High and William Murray; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Lundberg Golden Door, Youngtown. 8/6/1994.

NEIVELS, Kelly M., Jr.
Kelly M. Neivels, Jr., 8, a third grader at Rio Vista School, was killed accidentally when a go-cart he was driving overturned Saturday on the abandoned South Mountain Speedway. He was born in Phoenix and lived here all his life. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kelly NEIVELS, Sr., and sister, Marla. Burial in East Resthaven Park. 1/5/1970.

NELLESSEN, Arthur J.
5 Dec 1909 - 24 Mar 1980 Arthur J. Nellessen, 70, a brick mason who came to Arizona 43 years ago from Illinois, died March 24, 1980, in his home. Mr. Nellessen attended the Cathedral of Sts. Simon & Jude. Survivors include his children, Sharon Stofer, Golden, CO, Karen Stewart and Vicki, both of Phoenix, Michael and Leonard; 14 grandchildren; four sisters, Elsie Pritchard, Libertyville, IL, Irene Walters, Watsonville, CA, Ruth Ingoglie and Mary Andersen, both of Mundelien, IL; and two brothers, Bernard Nellessen, Glenview IL, and Francis Nellessen, Phoenix. Veterans Memorial Cemetery. 3/26/1980.

NELMS, Carter L.
Globe - Carter L. Nelms, 76, died Friday, June 7, 1974, in Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix. Mr. Nelms was a mechanic for Inspiration Consolidated Copper Co. Sons, Carter E., and William M.; two sisters out of state and six grandchildren. Walker's Globe Mortuary. Burial in Holley's Hillcrest Memorial Gardens at Miami. 6/9/1974.

NELMS, Mildred Victoria
Mildred Victoria Nelms, 79, passed away September 5, 2004 In Scottsdale, Arizona after enduring leukemia with remarkable bravery and dignity. She was a loving wife and devoted mother and will be forever missed. Her husband of over 50 years, William M. Nelms of Globe, Az. preceded her in death. Millie was born on Nov. 10, 1924 in Scottdale, Pennsylvania, and later moved to Washington D. C., where she worked for the Federal Government, and in theatre management, where she regularly met movie stars of the 1940's. She met her husband, Bill, at an officer's military ball after he turned down a blind date with her. After marrying, she moved to Arizona in 1947, and lived in Scottsdale for over 40 years. Her love of life and of all nature was expressed in her beautiful gardens, as a supporter of environmental and animal care organizations, and as a friend to every stray or injured animal she ever found. She is survived by her son Roger Nelms, & wife Judy, of Chandler, Az., & daughter Regina Nelms of Scottsdale, Az. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/12/2004.

NELMS, Mildred Victoria
Mildred Victoria Nelms, 79, passed away September 5, 2004 in Scottsdale, AZ after enduring leukemia with remarkable bravery and dignity. She was much loved, and her warmth and generosity will be forever missed. Her husband of over 50 years, William M. Nelms of Globe, AZ, preceded her in death. Millie was born on November 10, 1924 in Scottdale, Pennsylvania, and later moved to Washington D. C., where she worked for the Housing Department of the Federal Government, and in theatre management, where she regularly met glamorous movie stars and crooners of the 1940's. She met her husband, Bill, at an officer's military ball after he turned down a blind date with her. It was love at first sight for the both of them. After marrying, she moved to Arizona in 1947, and lived in Scottsdale for over 40 years. She was a loving wife and devoted mother. Her love of life and sense of wonder for all nature was expressed in her beautiful and abundant gardens, as a supporter of environmental and animal care organizations, and as a friend to every stray cat, dog, and injured animal she ever found. She is survived by her son Roger Nelms, and wife Judy, of Chandler, AZ, and daughter Regina Lynn Nelms of Scottsdale, AZ. There will be a private family service. Messinger Indian School Mortuary. Submitted on (09/12/2004) from East Valley Tribune

NELSEN, Walter
Walter Nelsen, 48, a native of Cleveland, died in Las Vegas on Thursday, March 5, 1970. He was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict. He came to Phoenx in 1964 and recently transferred to Las Vegas with Orkin Exterminating Co., Inc. He died in Las Vegas. Wife, Mildred; daughter, Cathy; sons, Donald and Robert, all of Las Vegas; mother, Elizabeth NELSEN of Cleveland; three brothers and two sisters out of state. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery, Glendale. 3/7/1970.

NELSON, Bernard
Bernard Nelson, 34, died Jan. 22, 1980, in Phoenix Indian Hospital. He was a farm worker. Parents, Zepherine and Mabel Nelson, survive. Rosary and Mass were in St. Francis Catholic Church on the Salt River Indian Reservation. 1/25/1980.

NELSON, Clarence Edward
Memorial services for Clarence Edward Nelson, 83, who had been the western advertising manager for Fortune Magazine, were held in Desert Crest Retirement Residence, 2101 E. Maryland, Rev. Dr. Donald E. Sapp officiating. Mr. Nelson came here two years ago from California and died Dec. 31, 1981, in Crestview Lodge Nursing Home. He was born in Minnesota and had been a member of the Community Church and the Lions at Rancho Bernardo in San Diego. Survivors include his wife, Adelaide; daughter, Susan Murtagh, San Diego; five grandchildren; and two sisters out of state. Messinger Mortuary made arrangements. 5-Jan-1982

NELSON, Debra Rae
Debra Rae Nelson, 27, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, was killed with two others in a plane crash on the North Rim of Grand Canyon. Arizona Republic 6/30/1978.

NELSON, Joel Lee
Joel Lee Nelson, 55, Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 26, 2004. Visitation Thursday, September 30, 2004 from 6-8 p. m. at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona. Services Friday, October 1, 2004 at 8 a. m. at City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center St., Mesa, Arizona. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

NELSON, Joel Lee
Joel Lee Nelson, 55, of Mesa died Sept. 26, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 8 a. m. Friday at City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center St., Mesa. Bunker's Garden Chapel handled arrangements. (480) 964-8686. Submitted on (09/29/2004) from East Valley Tribune

NELSON, Laura Margaret
Tempe -- Services for Mrs. Laura Margaret Nelson, 91, were in Carr Mortuary. Mrs. Nelson died Sunday, Aug. 13, 1967, in Anaheim, CA. She had lived in Phoenix from 1905 to 1957 when she moved to California. She was born in La Grange, MO. Survivors include a son, Wallace Nelson of Palo Verde; four daughters, Mrs. Helen Stermer of Phoenix, Mrs. Dorothea Walls of Wellton, Mrs. Ester Dorris of Balboa, CA, and Mrs. Lenore Koebrich of Anaheim; a sister in California; 10 grandchildren and 12 gr-grandchildren. Interment in Double Butte Cemetery. 8/17/1967.

NELSON, Linzy
Linzy Nelson, 84, a retired coal miner who moved here in 1961 from West Virginia, died March 12, 1980. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; children, Reba Tomblin and Troy; stepchildren, Eunice Malachesen, Nancy Malachesen, Geneva Warden, Art and Henry Harmon, and 11 grandchildren. 3/14/1980.

NELSON, Lloyd B.
Mesa - Services for Lloyd B. Nelson, 70, who had been on the advisory board of Golden Hills Country Club, will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Melcher Mission Chapel, 6625 E. Apache Trail. Mr. Nelson, 7026 E. Flossmore, came here six years ago and died Oct. 16, 1979, in Park Ridge, Ill. He was treasurer of the C. H. Hanson Co. and on the Allied Savings & Loan Association board of directors in Park Ridge. Surviving are his wife, Bernice; children, Barbara Willhoit and Byron. Published in The Arizona Republic October 18, 1979, p. C10

NELSON, Mansel H.
Mansel H. Nelson, 74, a native of Luna, N.M., died Thurs., Oct. 14, 1982, in a Valley medical center. He worked for th Prescott public school system, retiring in 1972 after 28 years of service in maintenance. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Wife, Willmia; sons, Melvin Ewing, David and Edmond; daughters, Mary Palmer, Ruth Ann Curtiss and Lynn; four sisters; three brothers; 34 grandchildren. 10/16/1982.

NELSON, Mary Cologne
Mary Cologne Nelson, 92, Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 24, 2004. Services to be held in Nebraska. Melcher's Mission Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/28/2004.

NELSON, Merrill Gene
Merrill Gene Nelson, age 70, from Sun City, AZ, died 9-4-04. Survived by his wife Ruth Ray, daughter Kathy Mamuzich of Denver, CO, son Ronald G. Nelson, Raymore, MO, brother Marlin, Surprise, AZ and 13 other living brothers and sisters. Preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Services held in Denver, CO. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/19/2004.

NELSON, Michael Alan
Services for Michael Alan Nelson, 4, who died of an illness April 17, 1978, in St. Joseph's Hospital, will be today in Sunland Mausoleum Chapel, 15626 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City. Michael, of 4439 W. Greenway, is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Nelson; a brother; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Denver of Glendale; three great-grandmothers, Mrs. Virdie Carnahan, Mrs. Grace Nelson of Hobard, Indiana, Mrs. Prudance McKahan of Cambridge, Ohio. Interment Resthave Park, Glendale. The Arizona Republic Thursday, April 20, 1978

NELSON, Minnie E.
57, 25 January 1960

NELSON, Nellie R.
Nellie R. Nelson, 89, of Dewey, died Aug. 3, 1994. She was born in Florence, Kansas, and was a retired switchboard operator. Husband, Alva D.; sister, Dorothy Stiller; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Yates Center Cemetery, Prescott. Contributions to Faith United Church, Dewey. Sunrise Funeral Home. 8/6/1994.

NELSON, Nels
Nels Nelson, 95, of Mesa, died March 10, 1994. He was born in Sweden and was a retired shop foreman. He was a World War I and World War II veteran. Survivors include his brother, Herbert Nelson. Melcher's Mission Chapel. 3/24/1994.

NELSON, Palmer M.
Palmer M. Nelson, 88, of Baldwin, Michigan, formerly of Peoria, died Aug. 1, 1994. He was born in Minnesota and was a salesman. Survivors include a son, James; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Vida Funeral Home, Michigan. 4 Aug 1994.

NELSON, Roxie
Mrs. Roxie Nelson, 73, of 1438 W. Pima, died June 1, 1974, in a local hospital. Daughters, Mrs. Helen Nelson and Mrs. Dorothy Hewett; sons, Thomas, Jr., and Vernon; two brothers and four sisters out of state. Webber and Sons Mortuary. Burial in Double Butte Cemetery. 6/9/1974.

NELSON, Thurman
Thurman Nelson, 80, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away August 27, 2004. Graveside Service Thursday, September 9, 2004, 8:45 a. m. at White Tank Cemetery, Goodyear, Arizona. Preston Funeral Home, 602-304-0083. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

NELSON, Warren J.
Warren J. Nelson, 76, employed 30 years at the Phoenix Water Production Filter Plant, died Dec. 14, 1982, in Maricopa Medical Center. He was born in Mayer. Wife, Louise; daughters, Verna, Carol and Nadine; sons, Warren, Jr.; a sister; seven grandchildren. Services were at the Presbyterian Arbor at Fort McDowell. 12/17/1982.

NELSON, Zelma M.
Zelma M. Nelson, 86, of Phoenix, died Feb. 9, 1994. She was born in Missouri and was a motel owner and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her brother, Husten Pettet. Mountain View Cemetery, Kingman. Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Arizona Republic 2/13/1994.

NELSSEN, Marie
Marie Nelssen, 89, of Camp Verde, a homemaker, died Oct. 29, 1994. She was born in Douglas, Illinois. Survivors include her daughter, Betty Hanf; son, Fletcher; and one grandchild. Greenwood Memorial Park. 2 Nov 1994.

NESBITT, Josephine
Scottsdale - Memorial services for Josephine Nesbitt, 92, who lived here 21 years and died Sept. 29, 1979, in Hayden Manor Nursing Home, were Friday in Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. McDonald Drive. Mrs. Nesbitt, 4636 N. 76th Place, was a member of the PEO Sisterhood. She had been in business in Wyoming before retiring. Surviving are her children, Mrs. W. D. Walker of Scottsdale, Allan P., Jr. of Washington, and G. Gibson of Colorado; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale. Family suggests contributions to the Valley Presbyterian Church. Published in the Arizona Republic October 3, 1979.

NESBITT, William E., Sr.
88, was born in Table Rock, Nebraska, and came to Arizona 17 years ago. He had lived in Wickenburg 11 years. Wife, Veido; son, William E., Jr. of Albuquerque. Burial in Wickenburg Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/26/1967.

NESCI, John
Sun City -- John Nesci, 74, died Wed., Feb. 11, 1976, in Valley View Hospital. He was a World War I veteran. Survivors include a brother. 12 Feb 1976

NESMITH, Irma N.
Irma N. Nesmith, 66, died Sun., Aug. 13, 1967, in her home at 2201 W. Cheery Lynn. Mrs. Nesmith was a native of Nebraska and moved to Phoenix seven years ago from Fort Myers, FL. She was a member of Central Methodist Church and the Urban League Guild. Survivors include her husband, Cloyd; four daughters, Mrs. June Skelton of Wauneta, NE, Mrs. Shirley Morrison of Phoenix, Mrs. Val Jean Wallace of Denver, and Mrs. Joyce Oliver of Berlin, Germany; a sister, Mrs. Vera Schwyhart of Tucson; two other sisters and a brother out of state; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services and burial were in Wauneta. 8/15/1967.

NESS, Wilda Fay
12 Jan 1902 - 16 Nov 1982 Wilda Fay Ness, 80, died Nov. 16, 1982, at Boswell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and moved to Arizona 21 years ago from Sioux City, Iowa. She was a secretary for 30 years for the Milwaukee Railroad and was a member of Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church. She had been a teacher at Mountain View Recreational Center. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Lundberg Golden Door Chapel in Youngtown. 11/17/1982.

NESSLAGE, Gus H.
11 Aug 1887 - 2 Mar 1970. Gus H. Nesslage, 82, died Monday, Mar. 2, 1970, in Lansing, MI. Until recently he lived at 1418 E. Monte Vista and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He was born in St. Charles, MO, and came to Phoenix in 1927 from Chicago. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Fred DORIS of Lansing; a son, Robert T. of Las Vegas; and a brother and two sisters out of state. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery, Glendale. 3/5/1970.

NESSMITH, Ollie V.
16 December 1884 - 25 April 1978 Ollie V. Nessmith, 93, an Arizona resident since 1941, died Tuesday, April 25, 1978, in a Prescott hospital. Mrs. Nessmith moved to the Valley from Dallas and to Humboldt six months ago. She was a native of Alabama and came west in a covered wagon. When she was 90, she made a return trip in a jet airplane. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Daughter, Fannie Jewel; two sons, Raymond and Glen Jenkins; three stepdaughters, Susie Mitchell, Lola Allsman and Geneva Jenkins; two stepsons, George and John Nessmith; 25 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren and two gr-great-grandchildren. Meldrum Mortuary. The Phoenix Gazette Friday, April 28, 1978

NESVACIL, John K.
John K. Nesvacil, 67, a driver for the Yellow Cab Co. for 26 years, died Friday, June 14, 1974, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Wife, Mildred; a brother and four step-brothers. Grimshaw Bloom Chapel Mortuary. Burial in Double Butte Cemetery. 6/18/1974.

NEUHARTH, Frederick P., 89
30 Jan 1889 - 17 April 1978 Frederick P. Neuharth, 89, a World War I Army veteran and retired maintenance man, died April 17, 1978, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. Mr. Neuharth moved to Phoenix in 1936 from Wisconsin. Two sisters survive. The Arizona Republic, Thursday, April 20, 1978

NEUMANN, Mona M. Olson
Mona M. Neumann, 72, of Phoenix, a retired nurse, died Jan. 29, 1994. She was born in Sweden and was a World War II Army veteran. She was also a member of MENSA. Survivors include her son, Lin; mother, Vera Olson; and brothers, Roland and Bruno Olson. Services: Creighton United Methodist Church, 4900 E. Thomas Rd. Contributions: Maryknoll Fathers in Philippines, in care of Maryknoll Fathers in New York, P. O. Box 302 Maryknoll, N.Y. 10545. Green Acres Mortuary. The Arizona Republic, Thursday, February 3, 1994, Page CL12.

NEVES, Harrison T.
3 March 1899 - 12 January 1976. Harrison T. Neves, 76, World War I Army veteran, died Monday, Jan. 12, 1976, en route to Maryvale Samaritan Hospital. He had been a shop supervisor. Survivors include children, Maxine Trowbridge, John, Everett, David and William; 23 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mortensen Kings Funeral Center. 1/15/1976.

NEWBERY, Laverna "Bonnie"
Laverna "Bonnie" Newbery, 71, a homemaker, died Oct. 5, 1982, in a Valley hospital. She was born in Marshalltown, Iowa, and moved to Arizona 24 years ago from Kansas. Survived by husband, Floyd, two brothers, a sister, and two grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette, 10/6/1982.

NEWBURY, Forrest I.
Forrest I. Newbury, 86, of Sedona, died June 26, 1978, at his home. He was a Texas native and moved to the Sedona-Oak Creek area three weeks ago from Phoenix. He moved to Phoenix in 1954 where he owned and operated the Newberry Distributing Company. He retired in 1977. Wife, Ruth; son, Woodrow; a sister; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

NEWELL, Gregory Allen
Gregory Allen Newell, 49, of Scottsdale, died Jan. 28, 1994. He was born in Wisconsin and was a meat cutter and an Army veteran. Wife, Anita; mother, Marie; two sisters; four brothers. No services. Arizona Cremation and Burial. 2/2/1994.

NEWHALL, Celia Alice
A funeral was held Friday, Oct. 1, 2004, in Newberg Free Methodist Church for Celia Alice Newhall, who died Sept. 26 at age 88. Celia Alice Cochran was born July 2, 1916, in Decatur, Ill. In 1950, she moved to Arizona, where she was a homemaker in several towns before graduating from Grand Canyon College and receiving a master's degree from Northern Arizona University. She was an elementary school teacher and then retired to Glendale and Cottonwood, Ariz. She moved to Portland in 1989 and to Newberg in 1994. In 1940, she married Paul B.; he died in 2003. Survivors include her daughters, Susan Lyon and Joanne Ransom; son, John; sister, Helen Nelson; 16 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Two sons, Charles and Harvey, died in infancy. Remembrances to Wycliffe Translators. Arrangements by Attrell's Newberg. The Portland Oregonian, p.C04, Sept. 29, 2004

NEWINGHAM, Charles C.
10 March 1913 - 24 March 1980 Globe - Charles C. Newingham, 67, a Missouri native, died March 24, 1980. He moved to Globe in 1920 and was a retired truck driver. Survivors include four sons, John Pettypool, Eddie, Donnie and Charles; daughters, Irma Warner, Margie Lewis, Mary Altenreid and Rosie; brothers, sisters, and grandchildren. 3/28/1980.

NEWLAND, James Donald
James Donald Newland, 57, of Phoenix, died Aug. 17, 1994. He was born in St. Joseph, Indiana, and was a construction inspector. Daughter, Kim. Crystal Rose Funeral Home, Tolleson. 8/23/1994.

NEWMAN, Charles Albert
27 Apr 1879 - 1 Mar 1970. Laveen - Charles Albert Newman, 90, who had farmed in the Laveen district since 1923, died Sun., Mar. 1, 1970, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. Mr. Newman moved here from Globe where he had worked in the copper mines. He was born in Jamaica, West Indies, and came to Globe in 1915 from Arkansas. He was a member of the United Dairyment of Arizona, Laveen Co-op, Moose Lodge, and the Episcopal Church. Survivors include a son, Ivan, of Laveen; two sisters, Mrs. Hilda Wishmeyer of Globe and Mrs. Zuleminnie McNanmee of Los Angeles; one stepson and one step-daughter; and three grandchildren. Burial in East Resthaven Cemetery, Phoenix. 3/3/1970.

NEWMAN, Conley Jr.
Conley Newman, Jr., 63, of Phoenix, died Jan. 28, 1994. He was born in Bolie, Oklahoma, and was a mason tender. Wife, Minnola Baker; daughters, Winnola Thompson and Debra; sons, Carl, Vernon and Bobby; sisters, Elsie Himes, Shirley Holder, Gwendolyn Randall and Cynthia Smith; brothers, Raymond Coleman and Andrew; 12 grandchildren. Services Union Institutional Baptist Church, 2760 E. Mobile Lane. Feb. 1, 1994.

NEWMAN, Gertrude M.
Gertrude M. Newman, 77, a native of Missouri, died Tues., Oct. 22, 1974, in Phoenix General Hospital. She came here from Quincy, Illinois. Daughters, Mrs. Jesse Murry, Mrs. Jim Hainline and Mrs. Noel Havermale; nine grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Services and burial were in Quincy, IL. Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. 10/24/1974.

NEWMAN, Retia O.
Retia O. Newman, 84, Glendale, Arizona, passed away September 19, 2004. Celebration of Retia's Life will be 2:00 p. m., Friday, September 24, 2004 at the Bagdad Southern Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Phoenix Childrens Hospital, 1919 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

NEWMAN, Robert Lee
Robert Lee Newman, 63, who came to Phoenix in 1950 from Pennsylvania and had been a radio announcer 20 years until 1972, died Oct. 8, 1979, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Newman is survived by his wife, Sue; son, Robert, Jr.; three grandchildren; two sisters and a brother. Graveside services were in Glendale Resthaven Park. A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. The AZ Republic 10 Oct. 1979.

NEWMAN, Walter L.
Chandler - Services for Walter L. Newman, 68, who died March 11, 1980, in Desert Samaritan Hospital, will be today in Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Drive. Mr. Newman, 9107 W. Olive Lane, Sun Lakes, had been a sheet metal foreman for a cabinet company in Westchester, Pennsylvania. He lived here 18 months. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; children, Beverly Padgett and Alfred; three grandchildren and four sisters. 3/13/1980.

NEWROTH, August
August "Fred" Newroth, 90, of Scottsdale, died May 17, 1994. He was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and was a retired district superintendent for G. C. Murphy & Co. and a veteran. Wife, Beatrice B.; daughter, Carol Elaine Riley; son, Donald B.; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. 21 May 1994.

NEWSHAM, Doris Helen
14 Aug 1924 - 15 Oct 1979 Doris Helen Newsham, 54, died Oct. 15, 1979, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Newsham moved to Phoenix in 1977 from Tucson. She was a past worthy matron of the Eastern Star in New York. Survivors include her husband, Robert E.; children, Suzanne and Robert T.; and a brother. 10/17/1979.

NEWSOM, Norma F.
Services for Norma F. Newsom, 60, a Methodist Church member who moved here in 1968 from Missouri, were in Grimshaw Chapel. Mrs. Newsom died Oct. 4, 1979, in St. Luke's Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Harry M.; children, Jacklyn Sue Jones and Harry, Jr.; a sister; and three grandchildren. Entombment Phoenix Memorial Park Mausoleum. The AZ Republic 6 Oct. 1979.

NEWTON, Betty
Betty (Bidelman) Newton died peacefully Thursday, September 9th in Scottsdale, AZ. Born in Sevastopol, Indiana she lived and worked in New York and Chicago as a fashion buyer for Carson Pierre Scott, hosted BBC radio in London during the war, and painted stunning street scenes when the mood suited her. Betty was an avid golfer, and at age 70, a runway model-a woman with an opinion, the heart of a lion, and your friend forever if you kept the faith too. She is survived by two sons: Charles, of Austin, TX and Robert, of Fountain Valley, CA., his wife Ruth and their children: Chris, Tom, Rob, Kelly, and Dave; and two great grandchildren, Brennan and Reygan. Friends are invited to Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale, Monday, September 13 from 3:00-5:00 pm to pay their respects. Funeral Mass will be 9:00 am, Tuesday, September 14 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3801 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/11/2004.

NEWTON, Betty
Betty (Bidelman) Newton, 87, of Scottsdale, died September 9, 2004. Visitation will be 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Monday, September 13 at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale. Funeral Mass will be 9:00 AM Tuesday, September 14 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 3801 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/12/2004.

NEWTON, Donna W.
Survived by mother, Mrs. Nina Griap, Alhambra, CA; father, Ruthven Boozer, Mesa; brother, Kenneth Boozer, Phoenix; three nieces. Graveside services Mtn View Memorial Gardens. 3/26/1980.

NEWTON, Kate
Mrs. Kate Newton, 73, died Sun. Dec. 13, 1970. She came here 50 years ago from Kansas City and lived in Mesa. She was born in Liberty, MO. Survivors include her husband, Chester V. Burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery. 12/15/1970.

NEWTON, Newell J.
Newell J. Newton, 97, of Prescott, AZ, passed away September 13, 2004. Rosary at 7pm September 16 with visitation from 5pm-7pm at Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, 303 S. Cortez. A Celebration Funeral mass will be 10am September 17, 2004 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 150 Fluery, Prescott, AZ. Final farewell and commendation 12:30pm at Mountain View Cemetery, 1051 Willow Creek, Prescott, AZ. Contributions to: YRMC Hospice, Restricted Fund, P. O. Box 26565, Preswcott Valley, AZ 86312. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2004.

NEWTON, R. Keith
R. Keith Newton, 78, Aripine, Arizona, passed away September 5, 2004. Visitation one hour prior to services at the Church. Services 10:00 A. M., Saturday, September 11th at the Heber Chapel The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Owens Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

NG, Yu Chau
Yu Chau Ng, 75, of Scottsdale, died Feb. 5, 1994. She was born in China and was a homemaker. Daughters, Yee H. Ng and Lee L. Mai; son, Kai Ng; three sisters; and eight grandchildren. Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. 2/16/1994.

NICELY, Ruby D.
Ruby D. Nicely, Age 84, passed away September 15, 2004 in Glendale. She moved to Phoenix in 1961 from Maryland. She worked for Sperry Flight Systems for over 18 years as a AircraftParts inspector before retiring. She is survived by her sons Harold L. of Glendale and Morris Nicely of Maryland, 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 2:00 P. M. at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave. Private interment will be at Phoenix Memorial Gardens. Family suggests donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 1028 E. Mcdowell Rd., Phoenix, Arizona 85006. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/17/2004.

NICEWARNER, Bernadine Lee
Bernadine Lee Nicewarner, 62, a member of Grace Lutheran Church who moved here 26 years ago from Des Moines, Iowa, and had been active with the Lighthouse Mission, died Oct. 14, 1979, in a Phoenix hospital. Mrs. Nicewarner is survived by her husband, Russell W.; daughter, Carol Turner; mother, Serepta Schindele; three grandchildren and two brothers. Services were in Grace Lutheran Church. Mercer Mortuary. 16 Oct 1979.

NICHOLAS, Florence M.
27 April 1894 - 30 September 1979 Memorial services for Florence M. Nicholas, 85, who moved here 39 years ago from Minnesota and died Sept. 30, 1979, in St. Joseph's Hospital, were in A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. Mrs. Nicholas is survived by her daughter, Ann Nicholas; a sister and a brother. The AZ Republic Oct 2, 1979.

NICHOLS, Chris Anthony, Jr.
Chris Anthony Nichols, Jr., 2, drowned Friday night, 4/21/1978, in the swimming pool at his home in Phoenix. He was discovered missing at dinner time and found by his father. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 22, 1978

NICHOLS, Daniel W.
Daniel W. Nichols, 7248 Canyon Way, died in John C. Lincoln Hospital yesterday, Jan. 9, 1960. Mr. Nichols, who was 67, was born in Texas and came to Arizona 14 years ago from Fort Worth. He had been in the furniture and gardening businesses. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Scottsdale. Services were conducted by the Rev. Vertus Crutchfield at Mercer Mortuary. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Hester; a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Helm of Phoenix; a son, Richard of Phoenix; a sister, Mrs. Artie Davis of Houston, Texas; and five grandchildren. 10 Jan 1960.

NICHOLS, Edna W.
Prescott - Funeral services for Mrs. Edna W. Nichols, 73, who died in a Prescott hospital Friday, January 15, 1960, were at the Hampton Funeral Home. Mrs. Nichols was born in Cottonwood and lived in Arizona all her life. She was a school teacher for 35 years and had a lifetime teaching certificate from Arizona State College in Flagstaff. Survivors include her husband, Arthur, McGuireville; two sons, W. A. Nichols, Cleator, and Jack Alexander, El Cajon, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Alice Bradford, McGuireville, and Mrs. Madge Charlebois, Blythe, Calif.; a brother, Lewis A. Willard, Cleator; and seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial in the Cottonwood Cemetery.

NICHOLS, Emma
Emma Nichols, 94, came here 23 years ago from Detroit. She was born in Austria. Survivors include two sisters and two brothers, all of Germany, and two nephews of Detroit. Burial will be in Detroit. 3/10/1970.

NICHOLS, Harrie W.
Harrie W. Nichols, 79, a security guard for Arizona Wholesale Supply Co., died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He was born in Pennsylvania and came to Arizona 34 years ago. Survivors include a son, Harrie, Jr.; two daughters, Ellen Jane Donley and Ann Fichera; a brother; six sisters; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette 10/23/1982.

NICHOLS, Hugh E.
28 Nov 1901 - 30 Sep 1980 Higley - Hugh E. Nichols, 78, who had farmed in the Higley district after coming here 62 years ago from Oklahoma, died Sept. 30, 1980, in Desert Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Nichols had served on the Roosevelt Irrigation District, Maricopa County Zoning and U.S. Soil Conservation District boards. Survivors include two granddaughters; four sisters and three brothers. 2 Oct 1980.

NICHOLS, Ida Alice
Services for Ida Alice Nichols, 77, who lived here 31 years and died Sept. 29, 1979, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital, were in Arizona Funeral Home. Mrs. Nichols is survived by her husband, Harrie; daughters, Reba Baker and Veda Ester Piterski; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The AZ Republic Oct. 2, 1979.

NICHOLS, Mary Schoisser
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Schoisser Nichols, 42, who died Thursday, January 14, 1960, in San Diego, were in Memory Chapel of A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary. The Rev. Myrtle E. Cate officiated. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Mrs. Nichols was born in Forsyth, Montana. She came to Phoenix in 1928 and lived here until 1956 when she moved to California. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Bessie Nichols, San Diego; two daughters, Mrs. Donald Wheeler, San Diego and Mrs. Marvin Scott, Fresno, Calif.; and three brothers, William Jack, and Joe, all of Phoenix. Sunday, January 17, 1960.

NICHOLS, Phyllis Vera
Phyllis Vera Nichols, age 79, of Mesa/Yakima, WA, passed away September 8, 2004. Services will be held 10:00am Saturday, September 11, 2004 at Central Christian Church (Chitwood Chapel) 933 N. Lindsay Rd, Mesa, AZ. Falconer Funeral home handled arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/11/2004.

NICHOLS, Phyllis Vera
Phyllis Vera Nichols, 79, of Mesa died Sept. 8, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 10 a. m. Saturday at Central Christian Church (Chitwood Chapel), 933 N. Lindsay Road, Mesa. Falconer Funeral Home handled arrangements. (480) 892-9411. Submitted on (09/11/2004) from East Valley Tribune

NICHOLS, Raymond Clyde
Raymond Clyde Nichols, wife, Virginia; daughter, Mary Jo LaMarca; sisters, Edna Bowen, Lillian Kinnamen, Mamie Wilson, Mary Skelton; brother, Leon Nichols.

NICHOLS, Warren James
Warren James Nichols, 85, Prescott, Arizona, passed away September 16, 2004. Private family services were held at the Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home Saturday, September 18, 2004. Private burial at the Independently Owned Odd Fellows Cemetery, Prescott. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/21/2004.

NICHOLS, Willard A.
Private services for Willard A. Nichols, 54, of 5330 N. 18th St., were at Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas. Mr. Nichols, a State Highway Department employee, died Saturday, April 29, 1967, in the Veterans Administration Hospital here. He served as an Army paratrooper in World War II. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. Born in Pittsburg, Kansas, he came to Phoenix from Detroit in 1947, moved away in 1953, and returned to Phoenix from Bloomington, Illinois, in 1962. Surviving are his wife, Iola P.; a son, J. Michael, both of Phoenix; and two sisters out of state. AZ Republic Monday, May 1, 1967.

NICHOLSON, Elaine J.
Elaine J. Nicholson, 55, died Friday, Oct. 25, 1974, in Phoenix General Hospital. She was born in Redfield, S.D., and came here 10 years ago from San Diego. Husband, Carl M.; a son, Larry; and a brother, Clayton Monroe. Services in Westminster Presbyterian Church. Burial in San Diego. 10/26/1974.

NICHOLSON, Terry L.
Tempe - 2nd Lt. Terry L. Nicholson, 23, died Wed., Dec. 16, 1970, in an airplane crash at Williams AFB. Lt. Nicholson, 901 E. McKellip, was a native of Texas who was transferred to Williams 10 months ago. Survivors include his wife, Mary Sue; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Nicholson, Riverside. Services and burial were in Riverside, CA. 12/20/1970.

NICHOLSON, William G.
Funeral services for William G. Nicholson, 61, who died Friday, Jan. 8, 1960, in Phoenix Veterans Administration Hospital, were in the Camelback Chapel and Funeral Home. The Rev. Fletcher Scharer officiated. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Born in Oldforge, Pennsylvania, Mr. NIcholson came to Phoenix three years ago. A World War I veteran, he saw combat duty in Europe and was awarded the Silver Star. He is survived by his wife, Lucille; four sons, Sgt. William G. Nicholson, Jr., Fort Ord, California; and Marvin, Greenrock, Illinois; five daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Bell, Reynolds, Illinois, Mrs. Betty O'Keefe, New York, Mrs. Marcella Wilderson, Galesburg, Illinois, and Nadine and Jean, both of New York City. AZ Republic 12 Jan 1960.

NICKERSON, Leross
Leross "Nick" Nickerson, 88, of Cottonwood, died Feb. 14, 1994. He was born in Woodward, Oklahoma, and was a member of the Moose and Elks Lodges. Wife, Dorothy; daughters, Carol McElroy and Mary; son, Don. Services Loyal Order of Moose Lodge, Clarkdale. Westcott Funeral Home. 2/16/1994.

NICKSON, Velma
Velma Nickson, 86, of Sun City, died June 12, 1994. She was born in Phillips, Oklahoma, and was a secretary. Husband, Everett; stepdaughter, Evelyn Brown. Sunland Mortuary. 6/16/1994.

NICOL, Everett L.
22 July 1927 - 25 March 1980 Everett L. Nicol, 52, moved here 30 months ago from Indianapolis and died March 25, 1980, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. Mr. Nicol, an Army veteran, was in the painting business. He attended Kansas State University. Survivors include his wife, Helen; children, Thomas, James, Gary, Steven and Barbara Nicol; father, Everett; and a sister. 3/27/1980.

NICOLINI, Joseph D.
Joseph D. Nicolini, 78, of Scottsdale, died Feb. 4, 1994. He was born in Manhattan, N.Y., and was a retired Motorola employee. Wife, Ann; sons, Richard and Joe; sisters, Mary Cerciello and Caroline Heimbauer; and two grandchildren. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Scottsdale. Messinger Mortuary and Chapel. 2/6/1994.

NIELSEN, Irene Dorothy
Irene Dorothy Nielsen, 78, of Glendale, died May 17, 1994. She was born in Chicago and was a retired bakery worker. Survivors include her daughters, Shirley Hensler, Virginia Smith and Kathleen Rust; son, Kenneth; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. 19 May 1994.

NIELSEN, Richard Allen
Richard Allen Nielsen, gravestone photo 33, died Jan. 23, 1980. He was a member of a musicians union. He moved to Arizona two years ago from Rock Island, Illinois. Wife, Georgia; father and stepmother, Richard and Yvonne Nielsen; a sister and two step-brothers. Valley View Cemetery, Clarkdale. 26 January 1980.

NIELSEN, Victor L.
Mesa - Victor L. Nielsen, 85, a retired outdoor advertising agent and World War I veteran who moved here 15 years ago from Sioux City, Iowa, died Oct. 5, 1979, in a Phoenix hospital. Mr. Nielsen is survived by his children, Joyce N. Polette, Victor, Jr., and Mitchell F.; a sister, Violet Sorensen. Services were at Meldrum The AZ Republic 6 Oct 1979.

NIELSON, Lila D.
Seligman -- Lila D. Nielson, 53, a resident of Arizona since 1922, was born in Hale Valley, OK. She is survived by her husband, DeRay, Seligman; two daughters, Mrs. Lila Jo Nelson of Palmdale, CA, and Mrs. Carol C. Cross of Bakersfield, CA; a son, Dennis D. Nielson of Ft. Sam Houston, TX; her mother, Mrs. Sudie George and a brother, Ray George, both of Seligman; and two grandchildren. Services were in Hale Van Marter Mortuary, Kingman. Burial in the family plot in Kingman Cemetery. 5/7/1967.

NIELSON, Merel
Merel Nielson, 83, a homemaker, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1982, in a Valley hospital. Gravesides services for Mrs. Nielson were in Green Acres Memorial Gardens, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Survivors include her daughter, Grace; three brothers and two sisters. The Phoenix Gazette 10/28/1982.

NIELSON, Nena T.
Nena T. Nielson, 76, of Mesa, died Feb. 12, 1994. She was a travel agency owner and was born in Lyman, Idaho. Survivors include her daughters, Wilhelmina Pickett and Marijane Call; son, Stanford Willis; sister, Veda Richman; brothers, Claude and Louis Tremelling; eight grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/15/1994.

NIESMAN, Henry G.
22 Dec 1921 - 2 Nov 1979 Henry "Jerry" G. Niesman, 57, manager of Hadley Auto Transport Co. 15 years, died Nov. 2, 1979. Mr. NIesman moved to Arizona in 1952 from Illinois. He was a member of Arizona Motor Transport Association, a Moose Lodge and associate member of The Arizona Highway Patrol. He is survived by his wife, Jean; children, Nancy Kenyon, Jill Deuel and Thomas; three sisters; two brothers and four grandchildren. Lundberg's White Rose Chapel. Nov. 4, 1979.

NIKOS, Julia
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Nikos, 67, who died yesterday in her home, 1043 E. Missouri Ave., will be tomorrow in the Chapel in the Garden, Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas. Jehovah's Witnesses will have charge of the services. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park. A native of Romania, Mrs. Nikos came to Phoenix 17 years ago from Barbeton, Ohio. She had been a member of Jehovah's Witnesses in ohio and was a member in Phoenix. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Julius Mezzaros, of Phoenix, and Mrs. Ethel Fedor, Akron, Ohio; and four grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, January 5, 1960.

NILLES, Joseph Francis "Lucky", Jr.
Joseph Francis "Lucky" Nilles, Jr., 59, a self-employed carpenter and contractor, died Dec. 2, 1982, at his home. He was born in Chicago and moved to Wickenburg 14 years ago. He was a member of the Elks and the Wickenburg Masonic Lodge. He was a World War II veteran. Wife, Frances; daughters, Carol Spitz and Geraldine Kolesar. 12/4/1982.

NINO, Maria S.
Casa Grande - Maria S. Nino, 52, died Dec. 3, 1982, at Desert Samaritan Hospital in Mesa. She was born in Lagos de Moreno, Mexico, and moved to Arizona 31 years ago from New Mexico. Husband, Benito; daughters, Julie Riley, Teresa Tambunga, Sylvestra Reyes, Stella Amaro, Yolanda Ramirez and Janie; parents, Marcelino Hernandez and Maria Lopez; three brothers; three stepsisters; five step-brothers; and 14 grandchildren. Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 909 E. Washington, Phoenix. Mass at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Casa Grande. Botimer Family Mortuary. 12/7/1982.

NISH, Lohina
Higley - Lohina Nish, 73, a lifelong resident of Arizona, died Nov. 25, 1982, at Phoenix Indian Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Ernest; children, Cordell, Michael, Daniel, Ethel and James Nish, Carol Valenzuela and Regina Jose; 27 grandchildren and 51 great-grandchildren. Wake was at the Sacaton Flats Community building. Mass at St. Anne's Catholic Church on the Gila River Indian Reservation. 12/1/1982.

NISHIDA, Masuyo
Glendale - Masuyo Nishida, 95, an Arizona resident for 68 years, died Nov. 24, 1982, at Good Samaritan Medical Center. She was born in Hiroshima, Japan. Daughters, Tomiyo Sanbow and Sakai Motoyoshi; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services at the Buddhist Church of Arizona, 4142 W. Clarendon. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. Cremation. Greenwood Memorial Park. 11/26/1982

NISSEN, LNora M.
LNora M. Nissen, 91, of Mesa, died June 14, 1994. She was born in Audobon County, Iowa, and was a retired vice president for Morningside State Bank and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her cousin, Dorance Day; and nephew, Neilan Dopheide. Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Mesa. 6/17/1994.

NIVEN, Linda Jane
Linda Jane Niven, 28 of Tempe, was born in Illinois and died Oct. 28, 1994. She was a buyer for the state of Arizona. Husband, Keith; parents, Carolyn and Bruce; sister, Susan BROCK; brother, Craig DONALDSON. Grace Community Church, 3201 S. Terrace, Tempe. 11/1/1994.

NIX, Dorothy B.
Dorothy B. Nix, 74, of 4950 W. Bethany Home Road, a member of a pioneer family, died Oct. 5, 1975, in Golden's Rest Home. She was born in Phoenix. She had been secretary to former Secretary of State James H. Kirby and also had worked for the Title Division of the State Highway Department. Her father, J. R. Bradshaw, served as state dairy commissioner and county supervisor. Surviving are her children, Joyce Tucker and ...ard; a brother; two grandsons and four great-grandchildren. Services in A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Published in The Arizona Republic Sunday, October 7, 1979.

NIX, Thomas Edward
30 Nov 1895 - 5 Oct 1980 Apache Junction - Thomas Edward Nix, 84, a retired barber, died Oct. 5, 1980, in his home. He was a 60-year member of the Scottish Rite Masons. Survived by wife, Josephine; children, Jane Rinker, Joe and Thomas, Jr.; 12 grandchildren. Services were in First Christian Church, Chandler. Oct. 7, 1980.

NIXON, Virgil L.
Parker -- Services for Virgil L. Nixon, 57, who died Aug. 18, 1967, at his home, were held at the Elks Lodge. Burial in Parker Cemetery. Mr. Nixon was born in McLean, Texas, and came to Parker five years ago from Los Angeles. A veteran of World War II, he owned and operated the Western Auto Store here and was a member of the Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Selma, of Parker, and a brother out of state. Friends may call at Parker Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic Saturday, August 19, 1967.

NIXON, Walter
Chandler - Walter W. Nixon, 73, a retired aircraft technician, died Dec. 17, 1982, at his residence. Mr. Nixon, 505 E. Williams Field Road, was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, and moved to Arizona from Seattle 18 years ago. He had been employed by Boeing and McDonnell Douglas corporation. He is survived by his wife, Anita; a sister and a brother. Services were Monday at East Resthaven Park Cemetery, 4300 E. Southern, Phoenix. Bueler Mortuary made arrangements. The Arizona Republic December 19, 1982, p. F17.

NOBILE, Lena
Lena Nobile, 93, of Sun City, died Aug. 20, 1994. She was born in New York City and was a seamstress. Husband, Lawrence; daughters, Margaret Bartoli and Mary L. Mendolia; son, G. Robert; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, Sun City. Sunland Mortuary. 8/23/1994.

NOBLE, Donahope
Donahope Noble, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 24, 2004. The Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave. at 6:00 P. M. Arrangements entrusted to Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/28/2004.

NOBLE, Marguerite Parker
Marguerite Parker (Buchanan) Noble, born January 29, 1910, Roosevelt, Az, died at Payson, January 1, 2007, renown for her Arizona novel Filaree based on her Texas pioneer parents Daniel Webster PARKER and Arminda Jane SOLOMON (PARKER) SKINNER. Nicknamed "Dickie," she was educated at Punkin Center, Florence, Tempe Normal and ASU. Her career as a social studies teacher was at Phoenix's Creighton School. She was preceded in death by husband Charles NOBLE and siblings Mabel Hudlow TWAY, Carriebel MARSH, Dannie Dee HOLLOWAY, Walker ("Jack") PARKER, Frank PARKER and Porter PARKER. By first husband Henry Rogers BUCHANAN, she leaves a son, Payson photographer Roger BUCHANAN, daughter Cynthia BUCHANAN COWLEY, a Texas writer, and granddaughter Laine BUCHANAN. Graveside service, 11AM, Payson Pioneer Cem. & memorial gathering. Published in The Arizona Republic on 1/5/2007.

NOBLE, Maude B.
Maude B. Noble, 79, a descendant of one of the original families who settled Mesa, died Aug. 18, 1967, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Noble, 1428 E. Fillmore, a native of Mesa, graduated from Tempe Normal School in 1909 and taught school in Taylor and Mesa before she was married to Joseph Edward Noble in Mesa in 1912. Her musical career included playing for silent movies and pioneer dances in Mesa and teaching piano privately in Phoenix until she became ill a month ago. She had been continuously active in her church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include her husband, Joseph; four sons, Joseph, Jr., of Phoenix, Linwood L. and Kenneth B., both of Mesa and Wendell S. of Glendale, CA; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Rogers of Mesa and Mrs. Elnora Moody of Tempe; two brothers, Roy and George Sirrine; and two sisters, Mrs. Annie Babbitt and Mrs. Ethel Chesley, all of Mesa; 34 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Burial in Mesa Cemetery. Aug. 19, 1967.

NOEL, Celeste A.
21 Sept 1896 - 10 Jan 1976. Sun City -- Celeste Amelia Noel, 80, a graduate of Columbia and Missouri Universities, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 1976, in Valley View Hospital. She taught 50 years in Illinois and was a member of the National Retired Teachers Association. There are no immediate survivors. 1/15/1976.

NOEL, Judy J.
7 Nov 1930 - 25 Oct 1979 Judy J. Noel, 48, an office coordinator for Good Samaritan Hospital, died Oct. 25, 1979. She was born in Cozad, Nebraska, and came here in 1963 from Kentucky. She was a member of VASA, a Valley folkdance group. Survivors include her children, Kenna Lee Detmer and John; mother, Peggy Geddes. 28 Oct 1979

NOEL, Ray W.
10 April 1902 - 11 March 1980 Mesa - Ray W. Noel, 77, died March 11, 1980, in Las Flores Nursing Home. Mr. Noel came here two years ago from St. Louis where he retired as a molder for a tobacco company. He is survived by his wife, Wilma. Services and burial were held in St. Louis, MO. 3/17/1980.

NOELLER, Mary Lucille
Mary Lucille Noeller, 71, of Mesa, died Aug. 16, 1994. Daughters, Bobbie ... and Mikki Wheeler; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. (remainder not available) 8/19/1994.

NOGLE, Clayton E.
13 Jul 1887 - 3 Jan 1970. Clayton E. Nogle, 72, a retired printer, died Sat., Jan. 3, 1970, in a local nursing home. He was born in Adams County, Wisconsin, and came to Phoenix 28 years ago from Zion, Illinois. Wife, Hazel; sons, James of Phoenix, Charles of Castro Valley, Calif., Vaughn of Albuquerque; daughter, Mrs. Gordon AOHMSTEAD of Zion; one sister out of state; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery. 1/5/1970.

NOLAND, Harold Daniel
Harold Daniel Noland, 68, died June 26, 1978. He was a life member of Painters Local 86 and attended the Pentacostal Church. He moved here 20 years ago from Parkersburg, W.VA. Wife, Olive Marie; children, Eva Mae and Paul; mother, Agfnes; stepchildren, Betty Harris and Robert Shepard; 16 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; a sister, a brother and a half-brother. Carr Mortuary Chapel. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

NOLSTAD, Carl J., Rev.
Services for the Rev. Carl J. Nolstad, 89, pastor emeritus of Grace Lutheran Church, will be at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow in Memory Chapel of A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. The Rev. David J. Hartman, Dr. H. C. Lindsay, and the Rev. Kenneth Baumhoff will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park. The Rev. Mr. Nolstad, a native of Norway, died in a Phoenix rest home Wednesday, December 29, 1959. He lived at 505 E. Missouri. Mr. Nolstad came to Phoenix in 1941 from La Maure, N.D., graduated from Augsburg Seminary in St. Paul in 1904, and held Lutheran pastorates in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota before coming to Phoenix. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles Patten and Mrs. Camilla Gunter, both of Phoenix; a son, Dr. Arnold R. Nolstad, Raleigh, N. C.; a sister, Mrs. Malena Aarestad, Norway; and a grandchild. Friends may call at the mortuary from noon today until service time tomorrow. The Arizona Republic Friday, January 1, 1960.

NOLSTAD, The Rev. Carl Johan.
Services conducted by Pastor David J. Hartman, Dr. H. C. Lindsay and Pastor Kenneth Baumhoff in Memory Chapel A.L.Moore & Sons. Interment in Greenwood. Published in the Arizona Republic Saturday, January 2, 1960.

NONNEMAN, Frank
Mesa -- Frank Nonneman, 79, a retired auditor, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 1976, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. He was chief administrator for the Army Procurement Office in Detroit before his retirement in 1965. Survivors: wife, Peggy; daughter, Mrs. Shirley MURRAY; stepdaughter, Mrs. Charles JONES; two brothers; grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 1/12/1976.

NOR, Joe
Graveside rites for Joe Nor, 78, a retired railroad section hand who came here in 1962 from his native California, were in Arizona Veterans Cemetery. Mr. Nor, 1031 N. 34th St., died Jan. 24, 1982, in Hilton Nursing Home. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Webber & Sons Mortuary made arrangements. The AZ Republic Feb. 3, 1982.

NORBERG, Lester
Lester Norberg, 78, a retired officer with the New York City Police Dept, died Dec. 15, 1982, at Maryvale Hospital. Mr. Norberg was born in New York City and moved to Arizona from Santa Monica, CA, in 1976. He was a marine Corps veteran and member of the Retired Patrolmen Assn of new York. Survived by his daughters, Margaret Griffey and Marylou Davis; son, Richard; and nine grandchildren. Services were in Virginia. 12/19/1982.

NORDGULEN, Harris G.
Harris G. Nordgulen, 74, of Mesa, died Jan. 31, 1994. He was a meat inspector for the federal government, was born in Detroit Lakes, Minn., and was a WWII Army Air Forces veteran. He was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his wife, La Verne I.; daughter, LuAnne Thorpe; son, Gary D.; sister, Mabel Nasset; brother, Art; and two grandchildren. Victory Lutheran Church, 5946 E. University Dr., Mesa. Melcher Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/9/1994.

NORDIN, Betty Mae
Betty Mae Nordin, 53, a native of Pierre, S.D., died Nov. 30, 1982, at her home. She moved to Phoenix from Denver in 1968 and was a former Motorola Employee. Sons, Ken, Roy and James Bruno. Paradise Chapel Funeral Home, 3934 E. Indian School. 12/4/1982.

NORDSTROM, Carl
30 Oct 1895 - 5 Oct 1979 Glendale - Carl Edward Nordstrum, a retired railroad engineer, died Oct. 5, 1979, in the Glendale Nursing Home. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine; daughter, Avis Messa; two grandchildren and two sisters. AZ Republic Oct 9, 1979.

NORDSTROM, Freedolph A.
2 March 1895 - 22 Oct 1979 Mesa - Freedolph A. Nordstrom, 84, who moved here 17 years ago from Minnesota, died Oct. 22, 1979. Mr. Nordstrom was a member of Sun Valley Baptist Church. He retired as a switchboard operator after 40 years with the U.S. Steel Corp. Surviving are his wife, Ingebord; children, Louise Heitman, Harriet, Elaine, Philip and Wesley; two sisters; 12 grandchildren. Services Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale. Oct 24, 1979.

NORGAARD, E. Lorraine
E. Lorraine Norgaard, 96 resident of Phoenix passed away September 5, 2004. Lorraine was born on July 1,1908 in Lincoln County, SD. She moved from Sioux Falls, SD to Phoenix, AZ in 1946. She was a member of the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Lorraine was a talented artist & painter in her 70's & 80's. She enjoyed sewing & various crafts. She was a devoted mother & homemaker. Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband Ovald Norgaard , four brothers & one sister. She is survived by daughters Elaine Edwards & Connie Hoffman, son Kenneth Norgaard, seven grandchildren & two great grandchildren. Services will be held on Sat. Sept. 11th at 11 AM with visitation one-hour prior at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary 719 N. 27th Avenue. Contributions can be made to the Arthritis Foundation 1313 E. Osborn Rd. #200 Phoenix, AZ 85014 Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/9/2004 - 9/10/2004.

NORKEWICZ, Ralph Thomas
Ralph Thomas Norkewicz, 81, of Sun City, Arizona, died Tuesday, September 14, 2004, in Sun City. He and his wife, Lorraine, were from Illinois, and he was a production control manager for Sunbeam Corp. He served in the Navy. Service is private. Menke Funeral Home handled arrangements. 623-979-6451. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/16/2004.

NORLIN, Irma Frances
Maryvale - Irma Frances Norlin, 83, an Arizona resident since 1951, died Dec. 22, 1982, at her Maryvale residence. She was born in Portland, Oregon, and moved to Phoenix from Los Angeles. She was a member of the Spiritual Church of Aquarian Science and the Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband, Everett; daughter, Margaret Pogue; son, David. Phoenix Memorial Park. 12/26/1982.

NORMAN, Arthur O.
Arthur O. Norman, age 67, Santa Ana California. Survived by wife, Elvera Norman; daughter Mrs. Bruck Alexander of Fallbrook, Calif.; sister, Mrs. Ralph Blaack of Ohio; 1 grandchildren. A native of Chicago, Illinois, and a veteran of World War II. Former resident of Phoenix. Funeral services Monday, August 21, 1967 held at Blower Brothers Mortuary. Interment in Sawtell National Cemetery in Los Angeles. The Arizona Republic Sat. August 19, 1967.

NORMAN, Charlie
Prescott -- Charlie E. Norman, 70, a retired salesman who had lived in Prescott the past 30 years, died Sunday, August 27, 1967, in Ft. Whipple VA Hospital. Mr. Norman, a World War I Army veteran, was born in St. Joseph, Arkansas, and came to Prescott from Texas. He is survived by shi wife, Bessie. Funeral services were in the Veterans Chapel. Burial in Veterans Cemetery. Visitation was at Chapel of the Garden Mortuary. The AZ Republic Tuesday, Aug. 29, 1967.

NORMAN, Francis Joseph
Francis Joseph Norman, 61, of Yuma, a retired equipment operator for Lawrence, Mass, died Feb. 6, 1994. He was born in New York City and was a veteran. Survivors include his wife, Doris; and daughter, Gloria Ward. No services are planned. Greer-Wilson Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 8, 1994.

NORMANDY, Nellie M.
Nellie M. Normandy, 88, of Mesa, died May 19, 1994. She was born in Michigan and was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughter, Darlene Bowden; sons, Richard, Donald and Albert; sisters, Pat Truxton and Anna Turner; brother, Frank Russell; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Services were in Palmdale, California. 5/24/1994.

NORMARK, Sigurd N.
Sigurd N. Normark, 87, of Peoria, died Oct. 30, 1994. He was a bricklayer and was born in Sweden. Wife, Helen; daughters, Evelyn RITZ and Ruth MEJIA; son, Lawrence; sister, Nancy LINDGREN; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 11/1/1994.

NORRIS, Ada May
Ada May Norris, 77, a member of the I Am Church, died Sunday, May 14, 1967, in Lincoln Hospital. Mrs. Norris was born in Pierce City, MO, and came to Phoenix in 1923. Survivors include her husband, Albert J.; four daughters, Mrs. Alice Haggard, Mrs. Neva Nisbet and Mrs. Grace Hardt, all of Phoenix and Mrs. Nina Hill of Ariel, WA; a son, Norman of Phoenix; a brother, Ernest Lam of Phoenix; another brother in Amarillo, Tx; 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Cremation followed services in Hansen Mortuary. 5/16/1967.

NORRIS, Allen Ray
Allen Ray Norris, 52, was born in Payson and died Dec. 24, 1982, at Phoenix General Hospital. He was a truck driver for Van Waters and Rogers Industrial Chemicals. He was a Navy World War II veteran and formerly employed by Mayflower Van Lines. Wife, Gloria G.; daughter, Pattie Mette, Rosie Benavidez, Margaret and Antonia Gonzales, Mary S. Compos and Katie McDaniel; sons, Allen F., Tony, Julio, Johnnie and Richard Sosa and Jimmie Cochran; one sister, one brother; and 20 grandchildren. 12/27/1982.

NORRIS, Dwain W.
Dwain W. Norris, 69, a real estate broker here the past 30 years. He was a school teacher and principal and justice of the peace in Alaska and taught school in Randolph, Utah, before coming to Phoenix in 1947. He was born in Utah. Wife, Wilda; children, Raquelle N. Owens and Allen W. Norris. 26 January 1980.

NORRIS, Kenneth R.
Kenneth R. Norris, 39, of Mayer, died Feb. 3, 1994. He was born in Albuquerque and was a cosmetologist, costume designer and actor. Parents, Michelle and Frank Coral; brother, William; sisters, Carol Abercrumbe and Donna. Sunrise Funeral Home, Prescott Valley. Services Redwood Memorial Gardens, Dewey. 2/5/1994.

NORRIS, Mildred H.
Services for Mildred H. Norris, 81, a member of the 27th Avenue Baptist Church, were in Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 N. 27th Ave. Mrs. Norris, 110 N. 31st Ave., moved here in 1970 from Florida and died March 10, 1980, in Phoenix General Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Carl R.; children, Jean Smith, Laura Hoover, William, Roger and Ronald; a sister; two brothers; 22 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. 3/13/1980.

NORTH, Mary E.
18 Apr 1892 - 29 Jan 1981 Globe - Services for Mary E. North, 86, of Globe, who died Jan. 29, 1981, in Gila General Hospital, were Monday at Palmer Globe Mortuary. Her family came to this area in 1894 from Oklahoma. She is survived by children, Iris Brown and Clyde; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Sunday, Feb. 1, 1981.

NORTH, Vernon C.
Vernon C. North, 90, who was a postal clerk for the railroad for 38 years, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1982, in a Valley nursing home. He was born in Shellsburg, Iowa, and moved to Arizona four years ago from Florida. Survivors include a daughter, Helen Bruce, and two sons, Jack and Richard. The Phoenix Gazette 10/19/1982.

NORTHCUTT, Margaret L.
1980, burial in Portland, Oregon

NORTHROP, Kathy P.
Kathy P. Northrop, 51, of Mesa, a homemaker, died June 14, 1994. She was born in Middle Ridge, Ohio, and was a member of the Moose Lodge. Survivors include her husband, George; sons, John and Nick Santagata; mother, Rose Myers; sisters, Roseanne Moga and Joanne Taggart; brother, Anthony Flarey; and three grandchildren. Services were in Youngstown, Ohio. 6/18/1994.

NORTHRUP, James F.
James F. Northrup, 88, of Mesa died Sept. 4, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 2 p. m. Wed., Sept. 22, 2004 at Fountain of the Sun Recrecation Hall, 8001 E. Broadway Road, Mesa. Science Care handled arrangements. (602) 331-3641. Submitted on (09/14/2004) from East Valley Tribune

NORTON, Artie
79, came to Arizona in 1919 from Texas and had been a ranch hand in Seligman and a tour guide at the Grand Canyon. He was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Wife, Kathryn; son, Lawrence A. and three grandchildren. Services conducted by Rev. H. Shelby LEE. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/30/1967.

NORTON, Carl Riggs
Carl Riggs Norton, 71, a retired farmer, died Jan. 3, 1970, at Doctors Hospital. Mr. Norton moved to Casa Grande from his native Emmett, Arkansas, in 1928 and to Phoenix ten years ago when he retired. Daughters, Mrs. Vernell WESTMORELAND of Phoenix and Mrs. Claudia CONRAD of Yuma; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Graveside services were at Double Butte Cemetery. 1/4/1970.

NORTON, Jane
Jane Norton, age 72, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 16, 2004. Visitation will be held Monday, September 20, 2004 from 5-8 PM at Hansen Chapel, 8314 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ. Services will be held Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at 11:00 A. M. at Hansen Chapel, 8314 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85020. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Arrangements handled by Hansen Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/19/2004.

NORTON, Lena Magdaline
Lena Magdaline Norton, 82, of Mesa, a homemaker, died Feb. 4, 1994. She was born in Fairfield County, Ohio. Survivors include her half-brother, Kenneth. Services Tuesday, Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. Contributions: American Cancer Society, 2929 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016 or American Heart Association, P. O. Box 7038, Phoenix, AZ 85011. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 8, 1994.

NORUM, Arnold
Mesa - Arnold Norum, 70, died Wednesday, June 26, 1974, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He had been corporation secretary for Western Oil & Fuel in Minnesota. Wife, Carmen; children, Peter, John, and Mrs. Karen Paskewitz; a brother and three sisters; and six grandchildren. Services in First Presbyterian Church. Meldrum Mortuary. Private cremation. 6/28/1974.

NORWOOD, Abbie A.
Prescott - Funeral services were conducted in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for Mrs. Abbie A. Norwood. Mrs. Norwood, 66, died at her home in Humboldt, Friday, Jan. 8, 1960. She was born in California and had been a resident of Arizona since 1912. She resided in Humboldt the last 14 years. Mrs. Norwood is survived by her husband, James; a daughter, Mrs. W. Jensen, Humboldt; and a brother out of state. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery, Prescott. AZ Republic Sunday, Jan. 10, 1960.

NOVAK, Ralph S.
Ralph S. Novak, 95, of S. C. W., passed away September 14, 2004. He served in the U. S. Army WWII. Services September 25, 2004 at 1pm, Desert Garden United Church of Christ, 18818 N. 128th Ave, S. C. W. Contributions to American Kidney Fund, 4203 E. Indian School Rd, #140, Phoenix, AZ 85018. Arrangements by Camino Del Sol F. H. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/18/2004.

NOVOTNY, Frank
27 September 1904 - 15 Oct 1982 Frank Novotny, 78, a self-employed accountant, was born in Illinois and died Friday, Oct. 15, 1982. Survivors include a niece, Lorraine Kennington, and a nephew, David Metzel. The Phoenix Gazette 10/22/1982.

NOVOTNY, Jeanette F.
Jeanette F. Novotny, 82, Phoenix, died September 10, 2004. Visitation: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 1 hour prior to service at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Services: 11:00AM, Wednesday September 16, 2004, Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 8620 N 7th St., Phoenix. Hansen Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/14/2004.

NOVOTNY, Jeanette F.
Jeanette F. Novotny, 82 of Phoenix, AZ passed away September 10, 2004. Jeanette was born October 12, 1921 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Jeanette is survived by her sons, Leland & Daniel Novotny; sister, Estelle Wiese; and granddaughter, Katrina Novotny. A Mass will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2004, 11:00 AM at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 8620 N 7th St., Phoenix, AZ with visitation 1 hour prior to Mass. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

NOVOTNY, Jeanette F.
Jeanette F. Novotny, 82, of Phoenix, Az, passed away September 10, 2004. Visitation September 16, 2004, 1 hour prior to service. Services 11:00am, Thursday September 16, 2004, Most Holy Trinty Catholic Church, 8620 N. 7th St, Phoenix, Az. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2004.

NOVY, Paul Henry
Paul Henry Novy, 77, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away August 27, 2004. Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Arizona Cremation & Funeral Services. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

NOVY, Paul Henry
Paul Henry Novy, 77, of Scottsdale died Aug. 27, 2004, in Scottsdale. Arizona Cremation and Funeral Services handled arrangements. (480) 610-9800. Submitted on (09/01/2004) from East Valley Tribune

NOWAK, Anna
Scottsdale - Anna Nowak, 79, died Wed., June 5, 1974, in Doctors Hospital. She was a past vice president of the American Legion Auxiliary and was a member of the Blue Star Mothers Club, Polish National Alliance and a charter member of the Phoenix Pulaski Club. Son, Chester; a sister, Mrs. Maria Galaska; and a grandson. Arcadia Funeral Home. Mass in the Church of St. Daniel, 1030 N. Hayden. Entombment in St. Francis Mausoleum. 6/7/1974.

NOWAK, Robert A.
Robert A. Nowak, age 78, formerly of Sun City, Arizona, husband of Ruth, father of James, passed away July 24, 2004 in Colorado Springs, CO. He was a U. S. Marine in WWII and worked for General Electric and Honeywell. Services were held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 31, 2004. Arrangements handled by Joseph E. Sass Funeral Home, 1019 W. Oklahoma, Milwaukee WI. (414)-744-3636. Memorial contributions may be made to Colorado Springs All Breed Rescue. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

NOYES, Lawrence
Lawrence "Larry" Noyes, 55 of Mesa, died August 29, 2004 after a long illness. His father Dwight Noyes precedes him in death. He is survived by his mother Irene Noyes of Mesa, AZ; sisters Mrs. Maggie Rosenberg of Wellington FL and Gail Noyes of Mesa, AZ. Nieces Kathry Mains of Casco, ME, Mrs. Nicole Shepard of Boulder, CO, also survive him; nephews Ross Rivera and Ryan Rivera of Mesa, AZ, Max Rosenberg of Wellington FL. Services will be private. The family asks that donation be made in Larry's memory to Hospice of Arizona, 1800 E. Van Buren Phoenix, AZ 85281. Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park & Funeral Care, Mesa. Submitted on (09/02/2004) from East Valley Tribune

NOYES, Stella D.
Mass of the Angels for Stella D. Noyes, 2, who died Tues., May 16, 1967, of an illness in a Phoenix hospital, was sung in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Noyes. Surviving also are a sister, Gina; and a brother, Johnny. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 5/18/1967.

NOYES, Teresa
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward NOYES, was fatally injured in an auto-pedestrian accident. Grandfather, Robert RAMERIZ; grandmother, Lola NOYES; brothers, Edward, Michael and Robert; sisters, Lydia, Bernadette and Roseanne SILVA. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 9/8/1967.

NUANEZ, Tomasita G.
Tomasita G. Nuanez, 84, was born in New Mexico and died Tuesday, June 18, 1974, in Georgian Court Nursing Home. She had lived in Arizona since 1901. Children, Frank G., Joe G., John G., Mike G., Mrs. Nico N. Trujillo and Mrs. Josie Chavez; 35 grandchildren, 61 Great-grandchildren, and five gr-great-grandchildren. Mass was in the Church of St. John the Baptist at St. Johns. Burial in St. Johns Catholic Cemetery. 6/19/1974.

NUGENT, Marie Louise
Mrs. Marie Louise Nugent, 80, died Saturday, June 22, 1974, in her home at 1339 E. Thomas. Daughters, Mrs. Beryl Hull and Carol Nugent; sons, Allen E. and Jack T.; a sister out of state; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mass in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial in Monterey, California. 6/24/1974.

NUNEZ, Alberto
Alberto Nunez, 75, came to Arizona in 1915 and died Friday, Jan. 6, 1976, in St. Luke's Hospital. He had been self employed in the produce business. Survived by his wife, Christina; children, Elisa Gama, Ofelia Castaneda, Anita Leuvano, Esther, Rosemary, Mary Helen, Andrew, Richard and Arthur; a brother and a sister. Mass in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 920 S. 17th St. Interment St. Francis Cemetery. 10 Feb 1976

NUNEZ, Frank A.
Frank A. Nunez, 79, of 3215 E. Madison, who had worked as a Spanish interpreter for the Maricopa County Superior Court, died December 28, 1981, in Doctors Hospital. Mr. Nunez was born in Bisbee. Survivors include his wife, Petra; children, Vera Lorado, Rose Sandoval, Federico Chavez, John Chavez, Cornelio Chavez, Patsy Leon, Consuelo Limon, Armida Medina, Ritaruias and Frank, Jr.; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mass at Immaculate Hearet Church, 909 E. Washington. Graveside blessing at St. Francis Cemetery, 4800 E. Oak St. Botimer Mortuary made arrangements. 1/3-4/1982

NUNEZ, Topo
Topo Nunez, 29, a Phoenix native, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1982, in a Valley hospital. Miss Nunez was a Surprise resident. Services were in Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern, Glendale. Survivors include hermother, Vera Nunez; four sisters; and five brothers. The Phoenix Gazette 10/28/1982.

NUNN, Mary Ann
Mary Ann Nunn, 44, who was born in Flagstaff, died Monday, June 3, 1974, in her home at 1418 W. Palmaire. She had lived in Phoenix 22 years and was a member of Chapter AA of the PEO Sisterhood. Husband, Jim; children, Mary Elaine, Michael Joseph and Stephen Nunn; brothers, Leo J. and George Waldhaus. Burial in Flagstaff. 6/5/1974.

NUSSBERGER, Emil Patrick
Emil Patrick Nussberger, 77, died Monday, April 24, 1978, in his home. He was a retired mechanic and moved to Arizona from Massachusetts 12 years ago. Daughter, Ruth Waters; two sons, William and Richard; and 10 grandchildren. Universal Sunset Chapel. The Phoenix Gazette Friday, April 28, 1978

NYE, Maurice A.
Maurice A. Nye, 62, died Thurs., Feb. 12, 1976, in Good Samaritan Hospital. He had lived in Lake Havasu City since 1972 and was a member of the United Presbyterian Church. He retired as a vice president in engineering after 44 years with the Vaughn Division of Wean United, Inc., in Akron, Ohio. Survivors include wife, Iona; daughters, Eloise Hollingsworth, Wanda Olsen, and Carolyn Avramovich; two brothers and five sisters; and five grandchildren. 14 Feb 1976

NYE, Virginia A.
Services for Mrs. Virginia Anna Nye, 75, who died Thursday, August 17, 1967, in a Phoenix hospital, were in A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Mrs. Nye, 2222 W. Hadley, a native of Leesville, Louisiana, moved to Phoenix in 1947 from California. A sister, Mrs. Geraldine Vela of Boothville, Louisiana, and a brother, H. H. Glasscow of New Orleans, survive. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Sat. August 19, 1967.

NYLIN, Carol Ann
Carol Ann Nylin, 48, Youngtown, died Sept. 20, 2004. Memorial service Sat. Oct. 2 at 10 AM, Best Funeral Services 9380 W. Peoria Ave, Peoria. Contributions: Hospice Family Care Foundation, 10240 W. Bell Rd, Ste. "E", Sun City, AZ 85351. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

NYLIN, Carol Ann
Carol Ann Nylin, 48, of Youngtown, Youngtown, died Monday, September 20, 2004, in Sun City. Service is 10:00 A. M. Saturday in Best Funeral Services, 9380 W. Peoria Avenue in Peoria, Arizona. Best Funeral Services handled arrangements. 623-486-1955. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/29/2004.

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