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OAKLEY, Ellen C.
Ellen C. Oakley was born in New York City, NY. She was a loving mother and wife dedicated to her family. She had a passion for music and was an accomplished pianist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester H. Oakley. Survivors include her son Chester Oakley, sister, Kathleen Rainone, grand-daughters Rebecca Mozier and Rachel Chanteloup, and her three great-grandchildren. Service is scheduled for Tuesday evening at Carr Tenney Mortuary, 2621 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, from 5-8pm prayer service at 6:30pm. Graveside service is planned for Wednesday at 10:00am At East Resthaven Cemetery, 4310 E. Southern Ave., Phoenix, Arizona. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/7/2004.

OATES, Jacob Leon
Jacob Leon Oates, 67, an airline machinist, died Nov. 30, 1982, at Veterans Medical Center. He was born in North Carolina and moved to Arizona three years ago from New Jersey. Wife, Flora; daughter, Connie Campbell; son, Leon; a sister and a brother. Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery. 12/1/1982.

OATES, Timothy
Timothy Oates, 38, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away on July 15, 2006 in Tempe, Arizona. Visitation and Funeral Services were held in Hobert, Indiana. Universal Memorial Center. 7/24/2006.

OATIS, J. Ross
J. Ross Oatis, 75, former owner of the Oatis Photo Shop, died May 4, 1967, in his home, 4402 N. 33rd St. Mr. Oatis was formerly associated with the Wayland's Central Pharmacy. He was born in Centralia, MO, and moved to Phoenix in 1941. Survivors include a son, William N. Oatis of New York City; a sister, Mrs. Velma Slawson of Phoenix; and two grandchildren. Services were in Paradise Chapel with cremation following. 5/5/1967.

OATMAN, Merle
Merle Oatman, 81, of Goodyear, AZ, passed away September 24, 2006. Visitation was at Thompson's Valley West, 926 S. Litchfield Rd in Goodyear. Funeral was in Trinity Lutheran Church, Litchfield Park. Burial in California. Thompson's Valley West Funeral Home. 9/27/2006.

OBARSKI, Barbara
Barbara Obarski, 67, of Surprise, AZ passed away on August 31, 2006. Survived by husband Nelson Obarski, sons, Daniel, Keith, Jeff, Daughters-in-law, Donna, Debbie, and two grandchildren, Roman, Sydney, and her sister Kathleen Samsel. Services were at St. Clare of Assisi in Surprise Memorial service in Arizona Traditions. National Crematory Society pre-arranged by Barbara and Nelson Obarski. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/3/2006.

OBEE, Charles Sidney
Charles Sidney Obee, 80, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away on September 18, 2006. Private family services were held. Arrangements Advantage Maryvale Mortuary 6901 W. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, Arizona 9/24/2006.

OBERBECK, Adeline
21 June 1879 - 4 July 1974. Adeline Oberbeck, 95, of 5201 W. Camelback, died Thurs., July 4, 1974, at Maryvale Samaritan Hospital. Daughter, Mrs. Pearl Krause; son, Harry Oberdeck {sic}; one grandson and two great-grandchildren. Mercer Mortuary. Entombment in Greenwood Mausoleum. 7/5/1974.

O'BEREM, Clifford Kenneth
Clifford Kenneth O'Berem, 86, of Phoenix, a retired business owner, died Feb. 5, 1994. He was born in Woodstock, Ill., and was a Navy veteran. Survivors include his companion, Mary Pecoraro; daughter, Shirley A. Kubly; son, Dale E.; sister, Margaret Nichols; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services Carr-Tenney Mortuary, 2621 S. Rural Road, Tempe. The AZ Republic Monday, Feb. 7, 1994.

O'BERG, Fred D.
Mesa - Services for Fred D. O'Berg, 69, who came here from Seattle where he had been an equipment specialist for the Atomic Energy Commission, were in Melcher Mission Chapel, 6625 E. Apache Trail. Mr. O'Berg died Oct. 21, 1979, in East Valley Health Center. He was a member of the Elks and 32nd Degree Masons. Surviving are his wife, Randi; children, Kay Campbell and John; two grandchildren and three sisters. The AZ Republic Oct. 25, 1979.

OBERGFELL, Otto W.
Otto W. Obergfell, 83, died Sunday, June 9, 1974, in St. Luke's Hospital. He had been a maintenance employe for Phoenix Auto Supply Co. until 1965 and was a World War I veteran. Nieces, Rosemary Christman and Mrs. Joan Truffa; a nephew, William Christman; a niece and nephew in Indianapolis. Grimshaw Bethany Mortuary. Mass in the Church of St. Thomas. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 6/11/1974.

OBERT, Charles Marco
Charles Marco Obert, 74, of Mesa, died Jan. 28, 1994. He was born in Maryville, Illinois, and was a truck driver. Wife, Dorothea A. Krueger; mother, Lena; sisters, Ann Poruk and Stella. Services Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mesa. Feb. 1, 1994.

O'BIER, Stella
Stella O'Bier, 85, of Mesa, passed away on Janaury 23, 2006. Graveside service was January 26th at Green Acres Memorial Gardens, 401 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale. 1/25/2006.

OBNEY, Mildred Miriam
Mildred Miriam Obney, 59, died Wed., June 26, 1974, in Phoenix General Hospital. Husband, Charles T.; children, Thomas, Terrence, Charles T., Joseph and Marilyn K. Obney; her mother, Mrs. Mabel Wooldridge; a brother and a sister, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Maryvale Chapel & Mortuary. 6/27/1974.

OBOIKOVITZ, Dorothy Mae Nofsinger
31 Aug 1922 - 10 Oct 2006 Dorothy Mae Nofsinger Oboikovitz, 84, of Phoenix, passed away October 10, 2006. Dorothy was born in Central City, Kentucky and moved to Chicago as a young lady. In 1940 she married Edward Oboikovitz and in 1950 they moved to Phoenix with their two young daughters. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years in April 2006. She is survived by daughter Shirley Apple (Guy) of Phoenix, daughter Linda Meyer of Monroe, Oregon, grandson Mark Meyer (Mary) of Phoenix, and great-granddaughters Alyxandria and Lianna. 10/15/2006.

OBOLD, Heister Willis
Heister Willis Obold "Peter", 88, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 23, 2004. Mr. Obold served in the U. S. Maritime. Interment will be at the Forest Hills Memorial Park in Reading, Pennsylvania at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church, 3030 E. Thunderbird Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85032. National Cremation Society handled arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/26/2004.

OBRAY, Bryce William
Bryce William Obray passed away July 7, 2006 in Mesa, Arizona. Born September 8, 1926 in Cardston, Alberta, Canada to Irene Harker and Samuel Napoleon Obray. He married Barbara Lu Boyer. They moved from California to Maricopa County in 1957. Mr. Obray is survived by his wife, Barbara; six children and spouses/partners, Breyeh Su (Alma Hall), David (Seiko Nakatani), CarolJean, Sharon (Mary Quinn), Gayla (Jeff Andrus), and Connie (Jon Young); eight grandchildren: Tiffany, Kyle, Brittni (Rob Porter), Ken, Cameron, Kay, Brooke, and Brienna; sisters Elizabeth Obray (David Patton Grier) and Patricia Odell; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Funeral services at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Alameda Ward, 2707 South College Avenue, Tempe. Burial in the Mesa City Cemetery. Tempe Mortuary. East Valley Tribune 7/9/2006

O'BRIAN, Alfe T., Dr.
Miami - Funeral services for Dr. Alfe T. O'Brian, 69, who died Saturday, January 2, 1960, in the Phoenix Veterans Administration Hospital, will be Thursday in Miles Mortuary chapel here. Arizona Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements in Phoenix. Dr. O'Brian, who had practiced medicine in Phoenix, Eloy, and Miami since 1935 in Arizona, came to Phoenix in 1929 from Colorado. He was a World War I veteran, serving with the marine corps, which he joined before the war broke out. Wounded in 1918, he was awarded the Purple Heart as well as the Croix de Guerre by France. Dr. O'Brian, born in Pasadena, California, was a graduate of the medical college of Taylor University in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was a member of Post 1441, Veterans of Foreign Wars, in Miami. He helped organize Post 6306 of the VFW in Eloy. He also was a member of the Arizona Blind Association. He is survied by his wife, Elizabeth, of Miami. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, January 5, 1960.

O'BRIEN, Alice M.
Funeral services for Alice M. O'Brien, 67, who died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1960, in Good Samaritan Hospital, were in Mercer Mortuary. Malcolm Bayley officiated. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Mrs. O'Brien came to Phoenix 14 years ago from Ohio. She is survived by her husband, James; two sons, James and Robert, both of Phoenix; a sister, Mrs. Francis Greer, Youngtown, and nine grandchildren. The AZ Republic 12 Jan 1960.

O'BRIEN, Jack D.
Rev. Jack D. O'Brien, 67, of Mesa, passed away on October 13, 2006. Melcher Mortuary Chapel of the Roses. Grace Fellowship Bible Church, 2334 W. DePalma Cir., Mesa, AZ 85202. 10/22/2006.

O'BRIEN, Nora C.
Nora C. O'Brien, 83, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 15, 2004. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 PM on Friday, September 17, 2004 at St. Agnes Church, 1954 N. 24th St. Services will be held 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM on Saturday, September 18, 2004 at St. Agnes Church. Burial following at St. Francis Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th St. Arrangements by La Paz Funeral Home. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/17/2004.

O'BRIEN, Nora Cecilia
Nora Cecilia O'Brien, died September 14, 2004. Nora was born February 22, 1921, in Clarkdale, Arizona. She was the daughter of the late John M. and Julia A. O'Brien. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers: Father John "Jack" O'Brien, Stephen O'Brien and Jerrry O'Brien; and a sister, Kathleen O'Brien, a. k. a. Sister Mary Stephen, a member of the Order of the Sisters of Mercy. Nora is survived by one sister, Mary Ellen O'Brien of Phoenix. She is also survived by two nephews, John O'Brien and Erin O'Brien and six nieces, Kathleen Cureton, Patti O'Brien, Margaret Perry, Eileen O'Brien, Shelia Sittinger and Kerry George, 14 great nieces and nephews and 7 great-great nieces and nephews. Nora graduated from Clarkdale High School in 1938 and entered the nursing program at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix. She completed her nursing degree at "St. Joe's" in 1942. She was a nurse at St. Joe's and various nursing homes in the Valley until her retirement in 1984. Nora was always very active in the Catholic Church. She was active in St. Agnes parish for many years, a member of the Third Order Franciscans, and the Blue Army. She was devoted to the Blessed Mother. She was also very accomplished at making rosaries. She made countless rosaries in her lifetime and her hand-made rosaries can be found all over the world. She also collected rosaries and had an award winning rosary collection. Nora was a simple woman with a loving heart, generous to a fault and never let anyone remain a stranger for long. She will be greatly missed. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Agnes Church Sat. 11:00am with burial to follow at St. Francis Cemetery. The family requests that any donations be sent to Radio Family Rosary, P. O. Box 17484, Phoenix, AZ 85011 Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/18/2004.

O'BRIEN, Virginia
14 April 1917 - 27 January 2006 Virginia O'Brien, age 88, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away January 27, 2006. Graveside Services were held Monday, January 30, 2006 at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park, 6747 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa, AZ. Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park & Funeral Care. 1/29/2006.

O'BRYANT, Joseph B.
11 Aug 1898 - 26 Jan 1980 Sun City - Joseph B. O'Bryant, 81, a former composing room employee for the St. Louis Post Dispatch for 43 years, died Jan. 26, 1980, in Beverly Manor Nursing Home. He came to Arizona 20 years ago. Surviving are his wife, Garnette; sons, Raymond E. and J.B.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 1/29/1980.

OCCHILINE, Sylvia Rose
Sylvia Rose Occhiline, Surprise, AZ, was born October 22, 1930, and died October 13, 2006. Survived by 8 sons, 55 grandchildren and husband Louis Occhiline. Services at Advantage Golden Door Chapel, 11211 W. Michigan Ave, Youngtown, AZ 85363 10/17/2006.

OCHELTREE, Ruth M.
Ruth M. Ocheltree, 92, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on September 5, 2006. Born in Ritzville, Washington, she is survived by her brother, Cliff Ocheltree, niece Becky Simmons, and great-niece Lindsay Clevenger. Ruth was a retired teacher and was an active member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society and a member of St. Barnabas on the Desert Episcopal Church. Services were held at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd. in Scottsdale. Burial in Spokane, WA with her family. 9/7/2006.

OCHOA, Jakob Raymond
Jakob Raymond Ochoa, 6, of Buckeye, AZ, passed away on October 2, 2006. Services at the Phoenix Memorial Mortuary Chapel 200 W. Beardsley Rd. Phoenix, AZ. 10/11/2006.

OCHOA, Manuela C.
Manuela C. Ochoa, 87, of Miami, AZ, passed away June 21, 2006. Memorial mass was in Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, 914 Sullivan St, Miami, AZ. Inurnment Globe Cemetery, Hackney Ave, Globe, AZ. Miles Funeral Services. 7/1/2006.

OCHOA, Raymondo D.
Raymondo D. Ochoa, 83, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on September 25, 2004. Born in Carrizozo, New Mexico in 1921, Raymondo married Edwvijes Salas of Alamogordo, New Mexico in 1942 and shared 62 adventurous years together. In addition to his wife, Raymondo is survived by daughter, Priscilla, sons, Robert and Richard, daughter-in-law, Carmen and son-in-law, Michael Tweedy. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Ric, Claudette, Javier, Jessica and three great-grandchildren Tobie, Gabriel and Nathan. He will be remembered by all those who came into contact with him for his unforgettable personality and sense of humor. The family wishes to especially thank all his health-care providers at Banner Desert Hospital who spent the last two years providing him with excellent medical attention, affection and laughter. A private memorial service will be held on September 30 at Queen of Peace Chapel. "Dad, your work on earth is done, so go rest high on that mountain, look for the Father and the Son. " Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/30/2004.

OCHOA-ORTIZ, Francisco Javier
Francisco Javier Ochoa-Ortiz, 51, of Mesa, passed away on July 13, 2006. Services were held at Allen Funeral Home 1130 S. Horne, Mesa. Published in The Arizona Republic on 7/20/2006.

OCKERMAN, Dale William
Dale William Ockerman, 69, of Glendale, died May 16, 1994. He was born in Gladwin, Michigan, and was a steam hammer assistant. Wife, Jeannette; daughter, Karma Medina; sons, Phillip Dale, Gregory Lee and Ronald Scott; sisters, Iva Veager and Vera Breaulet; five grandchildren. 19 May 1994.

OCKERMAN, Harry
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O'CONNELL, Barbara Gowey
Barbara Gowey O'Connell, 76, of Sun City, Arizona, died on July 25, 2006, in Phoenix from cancer. Barbara was born in Phoenix on February 18, 1930, to John Gowey and Charlotte Harrington Gowey. She met her husband, William O'Connell, at the University of California. She was a registered nurse and raised seven foster children. She is survived by her husband, William; daughter, Kathleen Comaianni of Sun City; and son, James O'Connell of Scottsdale. She is also survived by sisters, Michele Thompson Hamilton of Scottsdale, Marie Thompson Brauning of St. Helena, CA, Joan Gowey Jensen of Laveen, AZ; as well as four grandchildren and three great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visitation with a Rosary was at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Blvd, Sun City. A Funeral Mass was held Saturday, July 29, 2006, at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 15800 Del Webb Blvd, Sun City. Burial at Sunland Memorial Park, Sun City. 7/28/2006.

O'CONNOR, Della Mary
Della Mary O'Connor, 87, a member of the Third Order of St. Francis, died Sep. 5, 1967, in Sacred Heart Home, 1110 N. 16th St. Mrs. O'Connor, who lived in the home, was born in Ireland and had resided in Phoenix the past 23 years. Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Lucy Caveness of Phoenix. Mass of Requiem was in the chapel at the home. Entombment in St. Francis Mausoleum. 9/6/1967.

O'CONNOR, Dennis Carl
Dennis Carl O'Connor passed away on Friday, September 08, 2006. He was born November 26, 1945 to Lawrence and LaVerne Bach O'Connor in Galveston, Texas, the oldest of two brothers. Survivors include his step-father, John Glaser; his brother John T. (Karen) O'Connor, one daughter Colleen Taylor and five sons: Shawn (Mary) O'Connor, Ryan (Michele) O'Connor, Colan (Jamie) O'Connor, Karl (Sharon) Taylor, and Raymond Taylor; twelve grandchildren with grandson on the way and three great-grandchildren with one on the way. Best Funeral Services, 9380 W. Peoria Avenue, Peoria. Published 9/13/2006 - 9/15/2006.

O'CONNOR, James Otto
James Otto O'Connor, 75, passed away February 6, 2006 in Prescott, Arizona. He was born on November 12, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, and moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1959. He was preceded in death by his son Jim. He is survived by his wife Marilyn, two stepsons, Barry and Todd Smith; two daughters, Jeanne (Pat) O'Callaghan, Pattie Joralman; three sons, Dan (Joyce), Tim (Sue), and Bill (Sarah); three brothers, John (Ann), Tom, Mike (Mary), and one sister, Lillian Griffin. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Mass was held at St. Louis the King Catholic Church (43rd Ave. and Maryland). Memorial Service was at the Knights of Columbus Hall (49th Ave and Northern). 2/12/2006.

O'CONNOR, John J. Dr.
Dr. John J. O'Connor, resident physician at St. Francis Hospital in his native San Francisco from 1926 to 1928 and served on the hospital's board of trustees from 1938 to 1965, died Wed., Dec. 9, 1970, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Dr. O'Connor graduated from the University of California in 1920 and received his medical degree with honors in 1926 from St. Louis University. He was engaged in the practice of medicine from 1928 to 1969 in San Francisco before retiring to Scottsdale in May of this year. He also was a longtime member of the medical staff of the Southern Pacific Hospital at San Francisco and an Army veteran of World War I. Survivors include his wife of Scottsdale; a son, John III of Paradise Valley; a daughter, Mrs. W. Collier Barnett of Garden City, NY, and five grandchildren. Cremation followed private services. 12/12/1970.

O'CONNOR, Kathleen
Kathleen "Keke" O'Connor, 81, passed away on September 18, 2006, with her husband of 63 years, Connie, by her side. She is survived by daughters Candee O'Connor, Connie K. Martines, Callie Wagenseller, and Cindy Milner, grandchildren, Tommy, Timmy, and Tammy Brown, Murphy and Palmer Martines, Paul and Cody Wagenseller, Marty, Chris, Melanie, and David Milner, twelve great grandchildren, and one great-great grandson, sister Mary (Lemoine) Oden, nieces and nephews, Sherry Dahl, Becky and Shane Kelly, Robin and Randy Falde, and other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were private. Regency Mortuary. 9/27/2006.

OCTAVE, Aaron
Aaron Octave died on July 22, 2006. He was 22. Aaron was born in Columbus, Ohio, on August 14, 1983. He moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1991, at the age of 7. He is survived by his mother, Angela Octave; maternal grandparents, Monna and Ralph Stevens, Larry and Pat Moore; uncles, Chris and Scott; aunt, Misti and her husband, Al. He is also survived by his father, John Octave and his wife, Missy; step-brother, Timothy; his paternal grandmother, Mary Octavi; aunts, Maria, Anita, Vicki, Celeste, Nina; and uncle, Danny. memorial service was held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 2121 S. Rural Road, Tempe. 7/30/2006.

O'DAIR, Brenda Glendenning
Brenda Glendenning O'Dair, 45, of Bellingham, Washington passed away on July 6, 2006. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on April 1, 1961. She married in 1978 and gave birth to her only child in 1979. She is survived by her son Chaz Glendenning, parents Herb and Thelma Glendenning, sister Rebecca Glendenning Cain, brother-in-law Terry Cain, and nephew Jonathan Cain, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A memorial service was held at the Chapel at Green Acres Mortuary, at 401 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, Arizona. 7/12/2006 - 7/16/2006.

O'DALRYMPLE, Gertrude
14 Sep 1910 - 6 Oct 1980 Gertrude O'Dalrymple, 70, a native of Indiana, came here in 1950 and died Oct. 6, 1980. Children Betty Hines, Jacqueline, Nancy and Richard Wood and Dorothea and Robert Greenlee; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Oct. 9, 1980.

O'DANIEL, Ronnie Louis
Ronnie Louis O'Daniel, 15, a sophomore at Moon Valley High School, was born in Prescott. He was injured in a gun cleaning accident at his home and died Jan. 21, 1980. Parents, Johnnie and Marilyn O'Daniel; two sisters, two brothers; and three grandparents. 24 January 1980.

O'DANIELS, Donna T.
13 Feb 1978 - 19 Jan 2006 Donna T. O'Daniels, 27, Glendale, died Thursday January 19, 2006. Services were on Feb. 18, 2006 in Chicago, Illinois at Epworth United Church, 5253 N. Kenmorz in the late afternoon. Donations: Education Trust Fund for J. L. O'Daniels, Arizona Central Credit Union. Harper Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic on 1/24/2006.

ODDONETTO, Mary Elizabeth
Mary Elizabeth Oddonetto, 44, of Chandler, AZ, passed away August 27, 2006. Services were at Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church, 201 S. Broad St, Globe, AZ. Miles Funeral Services Globe. 9/1/2006.

ODE, Leila Louise Gibbs
Leila Louise Ode, age 100, of Tempe, AZ passed away Sept. 27, 2006. Leila was born in Mt Union, IA on July 10, 1906. She met her late husband Carl Johannes Ode in Cole Harbor, North Dakota. Most of their married life was spent in Iowa, raising their two daughters. Leila and Carl retired to AZ in 1969 and settled at Friendship Village in Tempe in 1980. Leila is survived by her daughters Chloryce Wiltse, of Evans, GA, and Sondra Koskela, of Phoenix, AZ; sisters Helen Cromer of Sun City Center, FL and Elva DeYarmen of Morning Sun, IA; 5 grandchildren, Mark, Lynn, Cheryl, Steven and Deborah; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl, her brother Ronald Gibbs, and her sister Leota Rehn. Memorial services were held at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 2085 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ. Lakeshore Mortuary. Published 9/30/2006 - 10/1/2006.

ODEGAARDEN, Hans
Mesa - Services for Hans Odegaarden, 68, were Thursday in Gibbons Bunker Mortuary, 33 N. Sirrine. Burial in Mesa Cemetery. Mr. Odegaarden, of 1263 E. Second Place, died Sunday, June 16, 1974, in Desert Samaritan Hospital. A retired machinist, he was born in Norway. Survivors include his wife, Thelma; children, Richard, Mrs. Adam Gardner and Sharon K. Brannen; three brother s and two sisters; and five grandchildren. Arizona Republic June 19, 1974.

O'DELL, Addie Mae
Addie Mae O'Dell, 80, of Apache Junction died Aug. 27, 2004, in Mesa. Apache Junction Mortuary handled arrangements. (480) 982-7721. Submitted on (09/02/2004) from East Valley Tribune

O'DELL, Carola
Tempe - Carola O'Dell, 86, who came to Phoenix in 1924 from Missouri and resided in Tempe from 1931 until returning to live with a daughter two weeks ago in Phoenix, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1969, in Tempe Community Hospital. She was born in Missouri. Daughter, Mrs. Hazel WHITE, Phoenix; sons, Rex, of Tempe and Owen, of Huntington Beach, CA; a brother, Thomas OWENS, Sr., of Tempe; and eight grandchildren. Cremation followed services in Carr Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/1/1970.

O'DELL, Felipe Hernandez
Staff Reports, Casa Grande Dispatch November 10, 2004. Felipe Hernandez O'Dell, 59, of Casa Grande died Nov. 8, 2004 at RTA Hospice In-patient House. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p. m. Friday at J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel. Rosary will be recited at 7. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a. m. Saturday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church by the Rev. Bardo Antunez. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. O'Dell was born May 27, 1945 in Pleasanton, Texas, to Jose and Ricarda O'Dell. He worked for the Casa Grande Elementary School District as a mechanic and substitute bus driver for 16 years. He enjoyed camping, fishing, the Arizona Diamondbacks, making friends, cooking and butchering. His ultimate passion in life was his family and dancing. Survivors include his wife, Janie; four daughters, Terry Cabanillas and Felipa O'Dell of Casa Grande, Anita O'Dell of High Point, N. C., and Regina O'Dell of Phoenix; three sons, Augustine and Felipe O'Dell of Casa Grande and Carlos Mendoza of Phoenix; two sisters, Maria Mejia of Casa Grande and Juanita Hernandez of Mathis, Texas; two brothers, Carlos and William O'Dell of Casa Grande; 25 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Elsa O'Dell; two sisters, Benita and Geneva; and two brothers, Jose and Matias O'Dell. Alvin O'Dell. By: Staff Reports, Casa Grande Dispatch, May 23, 2003 COOLIDGE - Alvin Howard O'Dell, 83, of Coolidge died May 16, 2003 in Casa Grande. A memorial luncheon will be held at 2 p. m. May 31 at Coolidge-Florence Elks Lodge. Mr. O'Dell was born July 1, 1919 in Willis, Okla., to Alvin W. and Leona Starr O'Dell, who were farmers growing corn and oats. He was one of six children. The family moved to Sanger, Calif., in 1936, during the Great Depression. He served in Germany during World War II, was wounded and returned with a Purple Heart. He later worked as a carpenter in Sanger. He married and later had four children. The family loved their life raising Appaloosa horses. In the late 1960s, he moved to Casa Grande and met and married Linda Kay Lynch of Coolidge. A daughter was born to them. Mr. O'Dell also was a building contractor and blueprint instructor at Central Arizona College. He later was an underground engineer at Lakeshore Mine for the Hecla and Noranda mining companies. He retired in 1983. He and his wife traveled through Oregon, California and Arizona, visiting their children. Their longtime passion was fishing and relaxing in Show Low. After his wife died in 1995, he continued to travel, fish and enjoy his new hobby, playing with his youngest granddaughter, Skyler K. Youtsey. Survivors include three daughters, Becky O'Dell-Cervantes and Marsha O'Dell-Freeze of Arkansas and Shawn O'Dell-Youtsey of Coolidge; two sons, Kenneth O'Dell of Arkansas and James O'Dell of Sanger; a sister, Elizabeth O'Dell; two brothers, Horrel and Leonard O'Dell; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth, and two brothers, Dick and Hershel. Memorial contributions may be made to: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, 1028 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006, or RTA Hospice Foundation, 1675 E. Monument Plaza Drive, Casa Grande, AZ 85222. Simes Mortuaries Coolidge Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

O'DELL, Mae
Mae O'Dell, 80, Apache Junction, Arizona, passed away August 27, 2004. Services are being held in Ohio. Apache Junction Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/2/2004.

O'DELL, Matias H.
Matias H. O'dell, 69, Glendale, Arizona, passed away September 7, 2004. Visitation: Cole & Maud - The Gardens Chapel on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 form 6 P. M. to 8 P. M., 7 P. M. Rosary. Services: St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church on Friday, September 10, 2004 at 10:30 A. M. Casa Grande Mountain View Cemetery, Casa Grande, Arizona. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

O'DELL, Matias H.
Matias H. O'Dell, 69, of Glendale died Sept. 7, 2004 at Maryvale Hospital Medical Center in Phoenix. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p. m. Thursday at J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel. Rosary will be recited at 7. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a. m. Friday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. O'Dell was born Oct. 12, 1934 in Texas. He was a truck driver and enjoyed fishing and dancing. Survivors include five daughters, Gracie Starr of Casa Grande, Debbie and Lisa O'Dell and Veronica Moreno, all of California, and Gloria Rutledge of Casa Grande; two sons, Matthew O'Dell of Georgia and John O'Dell of California; two sisters, Mary Mejia of Casa Grande and Juanita Hernandez of Texas; three brothers, Felipe, Carlos and Willie O'Dell, all of Casa Grande; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Staff Reports, Casa Grande Dispatch September 08, 2004

O'DELL, Maude
Maud (Maudie) Jacobson O'Dell Together Forever Maud Jacobson O'Dell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, is now reunited with her husband. She passed away on Aug. 23, 2004 at the age of 96. She was loved and respected by many longtime friends and dearly loved by her family. Born March 1, 1908 in Colonia Dublan, Mex, Maud was the sixth child of John Aylett Jacobson and Bolettie Larsen Anderson. She attended Duncan H. S. in Arizona. On Feb. 20, 1926 Maud married her high school sweetheart, Jewell Cleanon O'Dell in Lordsburg, NM. They were later sealed in the Mesa AZ Temple (20 Feb. 1930). They are the parents of seven children, of which three are still living: Norma Lawrence, Wayne and Elwood O'Dell. Survivors include: 3 children, 19 grand-children, 54 great-grand-children and 6 great-great-grand-children. Services will be held Aug. 28, 2004 at 11:00 a. m. at the Duncan, AZ Ward Chapel. Friends and family may come to the viewing one hour before the services. Interment will be at the Franklin Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Bunker's Caldwell Chapel. Submitted on (08/27/2004) from East Valley Tribune

ODGERS, Frederick, 81
Miami - Funeral services for Frederick Odgers, 81, who died Jan. 11, 1960, in Gila General Hospital in Miles Chapel. Burial in Pinal Cemetery. Born in Cornwall, England, he had lived in Arizona 55 years and in Miami 37 years. He was in the trucking business from 1923 until last July. He is survived by his wife, Blanche; a son, Jimmy, and a daughter, Mary Beth Odgers, both of Miami; and a sister, Mrs. Amelia Drooking, Boston, Massachusetts. 13 Jan 1960.

ODISIO, James Peter
James Peter Odisio, 78, of Mesa, was born in New Mexico. Wife, Norma; two sisters. the Arizona Republic 3/24/1989.

ODOM, Derrick Alonzo
Derrick Alonzo Odom, the infant son of Irene and Alfard, of Chinle, died Oct. 24, 1989. He was born in Phoenix. Graveside services Monday National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona 23029 N. Cave Creek Road. Camelback Sunset Chapel. The Arizona Republic Sunday, October 29, 1989.

ODOM, Harley L.
Ajo - Services for Harley L. Odom, 55, who died Oct. 14, 1979, at Phoenix General Hospital in Phoenix were at the Assembly of God Church. Mr. Odom, a Mississippi native, moved to Ajo in 1973. He was a service station operator. Survivors include his wife, Doris; a son, Gary; two daughters, Sue and Gayla Robinson; four brothers; two sisters and six grandchildren. The AZ Republic 10/16/1979.

ODOM, Harvey C.
Prescott - Funeral services for Harvey C. Odom, 78, who died Monday (January 18, 1960) in the Pioneers Home, will be tomorrow in the Widmer Mortuary. Born in Tennessee, Mr. Odom had lived in Prescott 50 years. A retired railroad carpenter, he worked for the Santa Fe here 23 years. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, January 19, 1960.

O'DONNAL, Emogene
Emogene O'Donnal, 82, Mesa, Arizona, passed away February 21, 2006. Services at LDS Poinsettia Ward, 977 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa, Arizona. Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona 85201. 2/24/2006.

O'DONNELL, John F.
18 Sep 1938 - 22 July 2006 John F. O'Donnell, Jr., 67, of Sun City, AZ, passed away on July 22, 2006. Graveside service Sunland Memorial Park, 15826 Del Webb Blvd, Sun City, AZ. 7/26/2006.

O'DONNELL, Patrick Joseph
Patrick Joseph O'Donnell, 58, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, died on January 6, 2006. Arizona Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel, Prescott Valley, AZ. 1/11/2006.

O'DRISCOLL, Darren James
Darren James O'Driscoll, 49, Tempe, Arizona, passed away August 27, 2004. Services Wednesday, September 1, 2004, 10:00 a. m. at St. Timothy's Catholic Church, 1730 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa, AZ. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

O'DRISCOLL, Darren James
Darren James O'Driscoll, 49, of Tempe died Aug. 27, 2004, in Tempe. Services: 10 a. m. Wednesday at St. Timothy's Catholic Church, 1730 W. Guadalupe Road, Mesa. Arizona Cremation and Funeral Services handled arrangements. (480) 610-9800. Submitted on (08/31/2004) from East Valley Tribune

OEHLERKING, Genevieve Fern
24 Nov 1922 - 20 July 2006 Genevieve Fern Oehlerking, 83 years, of Chandler, passed away on July 20, 2006. Memorial services were held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 739 W. Erie St., Chandler, AZ 85225. Bueler Mortuary. Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux City, Iowa. 7/23/2006.

OFFICER, Larry J.
Larry J. Officer, 62, died Thurs., Feb. 12, 1976, in his home, 3149 W. Mohave. He tood a medical retirement in 1972 after 42 years as a welder. Survivors include his wife, Gloria; children, Sharon Sichi, Page, AZ; and Dean Officer, Buckeye, AZ; mother, Juanita Officer, Phoenix; four brothers and a sister out of state; and eight grandchildren. 14 Feb 1976

O'FLANNIGAN, Reverend Thomas Leonard
Reverend Thomas Leonard O'Flannigan, 78, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on February 19, 2006. He was the fourth of seven children born to Tom & Julia O'Flannigan, December 11, 1927 in Laramie, Wyoming. He is survived by three sisters and two brothers, twelve nieces & nephews and many cousins. Visitation with rosary and scripture services at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St. Funeral Mass at St. James Parish, 19640 N. 35th Ave. Interment at Greenhill Cemetery in Laramie, WY. 2/22/2006.

OFT, Herman
5 Dec 1888 - 29 Jan 1980 Herman Oft, 91, died Jan. 29, 1980, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. He lived in Arizona 52 years and worked in the US Department of Interior Land Office. Mr. Oft came here from Grand Island, NE. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and a World War I veteran. Survivors include his wife, Ella; daughters, Marilyn Crill and Betty Brashears; a brother and five grandchildren. Published 1/31/1980.

OGAS, Mary O.
Mary O. Ogas, 76, of Glendale, died Jan. 31, 1994. She was born in Pima, Arizona, and was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughters, Nickie Matas and Irene Chavez' sons, Ernie Ochoa and Manuel Dominguez; three sisters; one brother; 22 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Services Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. The Arizona Republic 2/3/1994.

OGDEN, Carolyn Frazier
Carolyn Frazier (Beebe) Ogden died in Prescott on October 2nd, 2006. She was born at home in Stillman Valley, Illinois on March 23rd, 1923. She was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Beebe. Carol was the wife of Frank B. Ogden for 59 years. He preceded her in death June 29th, 2002. Heritage Memory Mortuary. The Arizona Republic 10/8/2006.

OGDEN, Hurley W.
Hurley W. Ogden, 81, a World War I Army veteran who came here 57 years ago, died Wed., March 30, 1977, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. He was a retired watchman. Survived by a son-in-law and a grandson. Memory Lawn Memorial Park, 719 N. 27th Ave. A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. Arizona Republic 4/1/1977.

OGDEN, Lysle H.
Lysle H. Ogden, 49, a former Scottsdale resident, died Oct. 22, 1982, in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, where he lived the past six months. Services for Ogden, who had been employed as an electronic engineer with General Instruments, were in Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. He was born in Union City, Michigan. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; two sons, David and Daniel; a stepson; four stepdaughters, his mother, Grace Ogden; two brothers; two half-brothers; a sister; and 11 grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette October 28, 1982.

OGDEN, Nellie E.
Nellie E. Ogden, of Mesa, died Thursday, June 13, 1974, in her home at 1723 W. Carmel. Survivors include daughters, Mrs. Emery V. Gibson and Mrs. Margaret Whitcomb; a sister, Mrs. Mary LaBar; two other sisters and three brothers out of state; five grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and a gr-great-grandchild. Services and burial in Peoria, Illinois. Gibbons Bunker Mortuary. 6/14/1974.

OGDEN, Warner
Dr. Warner Ogden, 87, 27 Oct 1894 - Oct 1982

OGG, James
7 Nov 1949 - 19 Oct 1982 Funeral announcement only: For information call Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home Rd. 10/22/1982.

OGILVIE-McDONNEL, Jeffrey
Jeffrey Ogilvie-Mc Donnel, of Scottsdale, AZ on August 30th and was 57. He was a veteran of the U. S. M. C. and served in the Vietnam War. The family will gather for services at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Neptune Society in Tempe, AZ. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/3/2004.

OGILVIE-MCDONNEL, Jeffrey
Jeffrey Ogilvie-Mc Donnel, 57, of Scottsdale died Aug. 30, 2004, in Phoenix. Neptune Society handled arrangements. (480) 785-7000. Submitted on (09/04/2004) from East Valley Tribune

OGLE, Anna L.
12 May 1920 - 30 June 2006 Anna L. Ogle, 86, of Glendale, AZ, passed away on June 30, 2006. Private Cremation Services by Green Acres Glendale Mortuary, Glendale, AZ. 7/5/2006.

OGLE, Clementine E.
Clementine E. Ogle, 76, a winter resident of Phoenix and Mesa the past 12 years, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 1967, in a Missoula, Montana, hospital. Mrs. Ogle was the widow of David Ogle who died in Mesa in 1958. She was born in St. Paul, MN, and lived in Montana most of her life. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Margaret C. Ogle of Phoenix; three brothers, Jack D. Ogle of Phoenix, William Ogle of Bozeman, MT, and Edwin F. Ogle of Missoula; 11 grandchildren and three gr-grandchildren; and brothers and sisters out of state. Services and burial were in Missoula. Aug. 17, 1967.

OGLE, Robert
Robert "Bob" Ogle, 77, of Tempe, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2006. Funeral services were held at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave. Burial at the National Memorial Cemetery of AZ 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix, AZ. Donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, AZ 85014. 11/8/2006.

O'GRADY, M. Virginia Conners
M. Virginia O'Grady, 87, passed away on Wednesday, November 15 2006 in Peoria, Arizona. She was born on July 21, 1919 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to James Conners and Josephine Reuter. 11/18/2006.

O'HARRA, Riley Catherine
Riley Catherine O'Harra, A. K. A. "Butterbean" and "Catfish Girl" 4 months old, Passed away September 3, 2004. Riley touched and forever changed the lives of her mommy Cathy, daddy Dan, and big brother Jake. Her nanny and pappy Susan and John Dunnivant, grandpa and grandma Jim and Dixie O'Harra and grandma Geri Ponticelli will tenderly miss her. Riley's sweet smile brightened the faces of her aunts, Jamie, Shannon, Marsha, and Auntie Dawn, uncles, Andrew, Steve, and Timmy. All the cousins will miss her too. Everyone is invited to spend our last precious moments with Riley Thursday, September 9, 2004 at A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 We st Bethany Home Road. Visitation is from 6-7:00 PM with services following at 7:00 PM. Donations can be made to the SIDS Foundation. We all love our beautiful baby Riley and we believe you would have too. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/8/2004.

O'HEARN, Thomas Roy
Thomas Roy O'Hearn, 70, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2004 at his home with his family. He was born on March 31, 1934 in Kalamazoo, MI. He leaves behind his companion of 28 years, Janice L. Zarkis; sons, Ronald David of Cleveland, Thomas Michael (Aida) and David William, both of Phoenix; 3 grandchildren, Amanda Irene of Cleveland, Michael Benjamin and Christina Nicole of Phoenix; brother, Bob of Texas, Earl of Michigan; sister, Virginia Axford of Michigan. As a car salesman of 50 years, he won many awards at Hutchinson Lincoln Mercury in Michigan and for years was top salesman. He moved to Phoenix in 1983 and continued in the car business. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and the Elks. In celebration of his life, a gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2004, beginning at 4 PM at his home. Private cremation services were conducted by Hansen Mortuary. Donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 East Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/10/2004.

O'HEARN, Thomas Roy
Thomas Roy O'Hearn, passed away September 9, 2004. Services 4pm September 11, 2004, gathering of family and friends at his home. Contributions to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/11/2004.

O'HERN, Catherine M.
25 Nov 1915 - 30 Jan 1980 Catherine M. O'Hern, 64, who moved to Phoenix from New York in 1957, died Jan. 30, 1980, in her home. She is survived by her husband, Donald P.; daughters, Mary Walker and Catherine O'Hern; a brother and four grandchidlren. Memorial Mass was in St. Matthew Church, 2038 W. Van Buren. Published 1/31/1980.

OHLSON, Helen
28 July 1924 - 2 July 2006 Helen Ohlson passed away June 30, 2006. Born in Chicago, Illinois. She was the mother of William, Jean, Suzanne and Elizabeth and son-in-law Richard and grandmother of Hailey Diane. Her son, Paul, predeceased her. A Memorial Service was held at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona. 7/6/2006 - 7/7/2006.

OHME, S. Pauline
11 March 1889 - 2 October 1979 Peoria - Services for S. Pauline Ohme, 90, who died Oct. 2, 1979, in Boswell Hospital, will be 2 p.m. today in Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City. Mrs. Ohme, 11311 99th Ave., Peoria moved to Arizona in 1968 from Worthington, Minnesota, and was a member of Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church. She is survived by a brother and four sisters. Interment Hersey Cemetery, Brewster, Minnesota. Published in the Arizona Republic October 4, 1979.

OJEDA, Maria Teresa
Maria Teresa Ojeda, 67, of Phoenix, passed away on January 24, 2006. Advantage Maryvale Chapel 6901 W. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. Funeral Mass Monday, January 30, 2006 at Immaculate Heart Church 909 E. Washington St., Phoenix. Interment at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 2300 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix. 1/27/2006.

OKAMOTO, Donald Ray
Lance Cpl. Donald Ray Okamoto, 19, was killed in action in South Vietnam Aug. 30, 1967. He joined the Marines in April 1966 and had been in Vietnam since January 1967. He had been awarded the Purple Heart for wounds suffered earlier. Born in Phoenix, he graduated from Maryvale High School. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Blance Harris Phoenix; his father, Earl Okamoto of California; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Ann Marshall of CA, Mrs. Erma Lee Ottwell and Mrs. Joyce Jean Diderick, both of Phoenix; a brother, Ronald D. Okamoto of Phoenix; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elza Osborn of Phoenix, Frank Okamoto of Phoenix, and Mrs. Ruby Okamoto in California. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery, Glendale. 9/8/1967.

OKERSTROM, Earl
Earl Okerstrom Jr., born Feb. 19, 1933 in St. Petersburg, Fla., passed away Jan. 20, 2006. Earl grew up and graduated from High School in Burlington, Iowa, He served in the US Army. Earl moved to the Phoenix area 37 years ago from Idaho Falls. He is survived by a son, Scott Okerstrom of Glendale. Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd., in Scottsdale. 1/22/2006.

O'KOREN, David John
David John O'Koren, 43, of Laurel, Maryland, died Sunday September 10, 2006, in Phoenix, AZ. Born January 5, 1963 in Forest City, PA. He was the son of Anthony and Margaret Peskur O'Koren, Sr. His wife of 20 years is the former April Joy Welch. Surviving are two brothers Anthony O'Koren and sister-in-law Mari, niece Emily O'Koren of Newark, DE, Joseph O'Koren and sister-in-law Rose, nephews Joseph and Timothy, and niece Katherine, of Franklin, MA, and one sister Mary Bridget DeJesus and brother-in-law Harry of Horsham, PA. The funeral was at the Jones and Brennan Funeral Home, 430 Main St., Forest City. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Josephs Church, Forest City. Interment Saint Joseph Cemetery, Forest City. The Arizona Republic on 9/17/2006.

OLANDER, Elsie Ragnhild
Elsie Ragnhild Olander died Thursday, December 29, 2005. She was born July 29, 1912, in Chicago, Illinois. She lived in Sun City, Arizona for 33 years. She was a member of The Church of the Palms. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest, in 1997. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Paul and Betty Olander of Escondido, California; Ross and Julia Olander of Fort Meyers, Florida; four grandchildren: Sherri, Michael, Erik, and Britt; great grandchild, Annika; sister-in-law, Annabell Johnson; and cousin Evelyn Nelson. the Daily News-Sun 1/6/2006.

OLANDER, Sallie
Bisbee -- Sallie Olander, 80, died Sat., Aug. 12, 1967, in Copper Queen Hospital. Mrs. Olander was born in Grass Lake, MN, and had resided in the northern part of Cochise County since 1913. She recently moved to Bisbee. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Kaye Lowy of Elgin; four sons, Alton of Rock Springs, AR, Carl of Show Low and Albert and Phil, both of Bisbee; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Page of MN; 17 grandchildren and five gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were at the Church of Christ. Burial in Desert Rest Cemetery at Bowie. Aug. 16, 1967.

OLBERG, E. Charles
E. Charles Olberg, 85, died April 28, 1978, in a local medical center. He was an Arizona resident for 45 years and owner of Sun Valley Art Studios. Daughters, Gwendolyn Teeter and Evelyn Wright; stepdaughter, Shirley Monday; four grandchildren. St. Mary's Church. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 29, 1978

OLDENBURG, Joan Dunn
Joan Dunn Oldenburg, 62, of Tempe, AZ, passed away September 4, 2006. Services September 16, 2006 at Interfaith Unity Church, 1731 W. Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ. 9/10/2006.

OLDS, Mary E.
Services and burial for Mrs. Mary E. Olds, 93, of 1634 W. Polk, will be in Joplin, Missouri, according to A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary. Mrs. Olds, who came here seven years ago from Joplin, died Thursday, January 21, 1960, in a Phoenix hospital. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Florence Simpson, Phoenix; a son, Thomas Snodgrass, Joplin; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Saturday, 23 January 1960

OLDS, William G.
Mesa - Memorial services for William G. Olds, 68, a retired purchasing agent for a farm equipment company, were in Chapel of Prayer, 108 N. 56th St. Mr. Olds, 5221 E. Albany, lived here five years and died Oct. 24, 1979, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Avis; daughter, Diane Hall; a sister and two grandchildren. The AZ Republic Oct. 25, 1979.

OLDSEN, Amanda
Scottsdale -- Amanda Oldsen, 67, died Sun. Sep. 3, 1967, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. She was born in Charlotte, Iowa, and came here from Davenport, IA. Survivors include her husband, Carl; a daughter, Mrs. Claire Dowell of Scottsdale; a son, Gey of Houston; and two grandchildren. Burial in Green Acres Memorial Gardens, 401 N. Hayden. 9/5/1967.

OLEA, Frances Garcia
Frances Garcia Olea, 46, an employee of Motorola for 14 years, died Oct. 28, 1982, at Phoenix Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Olea, of Phoenix, was born in Glendale. She is survived by her daughters, Malena Orona and Gloria Uribe; sons, Reynaldo and Fernando Garcia; two sisters; eight brothers; and seven grandchildren. Mass will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 5614 W. Orangewood. Chapel of the Chimes made the arrangements. Interment Resthaven. Published in The Arizona Republic Sunday, October 31, 1982.

O'LEARY, John Francis
Youngtown - John Francis O'Leary, 85, died Oct. 20, 1979. He graduated from the University of Cork and retired as a comptroller after 30 years with the New York Telephone Co. and Western Electric. He also worked with Civil Service 10 years in Korea. Survivors include his wife, Ethel; children, Phyllis E. Terry and Brian Charters O'Leary, Los Angeles; a brother, Michael O'Leary, Cork City, Ireland; and three grandchildren. St. Joachim Catholic Church, Sun City. 23 Oct 1979

O'LEARY, Patrick Joseph
12 March 1922 - 6 January 2006 Patrick Joseph O'Leary, 83, of Mesa, AZ passed away Friday, January 6, 2006 in Mesa. Falconer Funeral Home, Gilbert, AZ. 1/8/2006.

O'LENA, Max D.
Max D. O'Lena, 81, of Mesa died Sept. 7, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 10 a. m. Saturday at Messinger Indian School Chapel, 7601 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale. (480) 994-1789. Submitted on (09/10/2004) from East Valley Tribune

O'Lena, Max N.
Max N. O'Lena, 81 of Mesa, AZ passed away on September 7, 2004 in Mesa. Mr. O'Lena was a WWII Veteran. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 10, 2004 from 5-8 PM at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale, AZ. (with a 7:00 PM Rosary Service). Funeral Mass is on Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 10:00 AM at Messinger Mortuary Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/10/2004.

OLESEN, Amy Lou
Amy Lou (Torkelson) Olesen was born on September 18, 1931 in Elgin, Iowa and passed away on November 8, 2006 at Garden Terrace Alzheimers Care Center in Aurora, Colorado. She is survived by her husband of 54 years Leo Olesen; daughter Becky Haniszewski; son Bob Olesen (wife Tricia); 4 grandchildren: Marissa Olesen, Tom Haniszewski, Nick Olesen (wife Beth Ann), and Scott Haniszewski; sister Ione Dennler (husband Al); 2 brothers: Sylvan Torkelson (wife Mary), Bill Torkelson (wife Carol); numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Memorial services were held at Mission del Sol Presbyterian Church, 1565 East Warner Road, Tempe, Arizona 85284. 11/11/2006.

OLESZKA, Alex
Services for Alex Oleszka, 72, who died Thursday at his home, 695 W. Baseline, were held Monday at Bloom's South Phoenix Mortuary, 3800 S. Central. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Oleszka was born in Hungary. He came to Phoenix six years ago from Cleveland. He was a retired steelworker. Survivors include his wife, Priscilla; three daughters, Mrs. Priscilla Zamborsky, Phoenix, Mrs. Elizabeth Kondella, Tucson, and Mrs. Helen Major, Cleveland; a sister, Theresa Oleszka, in Hungary; and a granddaughter and a grandson. Published in the Arizona Republic Saturday, January 2, 1960.

OLIN, Frank A.
Tempe -- Frank A. Olin, 56, who had been a truck driver for the Maricopa County Highway Dept, died Tues., Sep. 19, 1967, in Mesa Southside Hospital. Mr. Olin was brought to Arizona 55 years ago from Kansas. He was born in Hutchinson, KS. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church here. Survivors include his wife, Reba; two sons, Frank R. of Tempe and Clarence A. of Glendale; two daughters, Mrs. Donna Jean Johnson of Mesa and Mrs. Marjorie Edwards of Phoenix; a brother in Oregon; and eight grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Phoenix. 9/21/1967.

OLIN, Henriette Loffer
Henriette Loffer Olin, 90, died December 27, 2005. She was born in Albuquerque, NM, on May 11, 1915 and raised in Lynwood California. She lived most of her life in San Marino, California. Henny is survived by her son Franklin Loffer, Jr and his wife Trish of Paradise Valley; son Michael Loffer of Rancho Santa Fe; stepson Spencer Olin Jr. and his wife Rita of Irvine, California; grandchildren Kimberly Loffer Coerr and her husband Stan of San Diego, Franklin Loffer III and his wife Jennifer of San Francisco, Kate Loffer Haverstick and her husband Tim of Denver, Christopher Loffer of Denver, Aleta Loffer of Santa Monica, and Emerson Olin and his wife Anne of Irvine; and great-grandchildren Jackson, Collin and Tanner Coerr of San Diego and Gabriel Olin of Irvine. She was predeceased in death by her husbands Franklin Davis Loffer and Spencer Carl Olin. A memorial service was held at her home. 1/1/2006.

OLINGER, Irene M.
Irene M. Olinger, 75, Wickenburg, died Monday, July 1, at her home. A resident of Wickenburg for 11 years, she was a housewife and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Olinger was born in Ohio. Surviving are a son, Richard L. Olinger; a daughter, Barbara M. Beegle, Glen Burnie, Maryland; a sister, Irma Porter; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were Wednesday at the Wickenburg Funeral Home. The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ July 5, 1979, p. 10.

OLINGER, LeRoy L.
LeRoy L. Olinger, 66, of Tempe, died Jan. 29, 1994. He was born in Wheaton, Illinois, and was a public school custodian and a veteran. Wife, Patricia; daughter, Susan Castine; sons, Thomas, Lee, Jerry, Larry and Jack; one sister; one brother; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Henderson Funeral Home. 2/2/1994.

OLIVA, Anthony Lorenzo
Anthony Lorenzo Oliva, 21, of Phoenix, passed away on June 25, 2006. Services were Private. Angels Cremation & Burial. 7/2/2006.

OLIVAREZ, Ana Maria
Ana Maria Olivarez, 21, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on January 26, 2006, Visitation and Funeral Mass at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 3851 W. Wier. 2/3/2006.

OLIVAREZ, Remijia
Remijia Olivarez, age 73, of Cashion, Arizona, passed away September 27, 2006. Visitation and services were at Crystal Rose Funeral Home, 9155 W. Van Buren St. Tolleson, 9/30/2006.

OLIVAREZ, Tiburcio
Tiburcio Olivarez, 79, passed away February 8, 2006 at his home in Phoenix. He is survived by his wife Gregoria; sons Florencio and Tiburcio Jr.; daughters Lucina, Sonia, Marie Luisa, Lourdes and Miriam. Visitation with the Rosary at Greenwood Memory Lawn Chapel 719 N. 27th Ave. Phoenix, Az. Funeral mass at Our Lady of Fatima 1418 S. 17th Ave. Phoenix, Az. Burial at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery 2300 W. Van Buren Rd. Phoenix, Az. 2/12/2006.

OLIVAS, Alvardo
Alvardo Olivas, 21, of Phoenix, died Nov. 3, 1994. He was born in Mexico and was a groundskeeper. Survivors include his mother, Heribertha; sisters, Maribel and Ismelda; brother, Ramon; and his grandparents. 5 Nov 1994.

OLIVAS, Eufracia
4 Jan 1921 - 24 July 2006 Eufracia (Francis) Olivas, was born January of 1921 and died July of 2006 proceeded by husband, Manuel Olivas who died in 1988. Surviving children are Sue Gonzales, Margie Robal, Steve Mendoza, Christopher Olivas, Barbara Gutierrez, Isabel Penninger and Daniel Olivas. She also had 21 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Francis was a sister to four brothers Raymond Encinias (died 1994), Jose Encinias (died 1945), Charles Encinias, and Albert Encinias (died 2006). Born in Alamosa, Colorado., After nine years of age she was raised in Denver, Colorado in an orphanage, during the "Great Depression". Her husband and four brothers were in the Military in World War II. She lived in Pueblo, Colorado then moved to Mesa, Arizona. Services were held in Denver Colorado. Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary in Phoenix, AZ and Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary in Weat Ridge, CO. 303.233.4611 The Arizona Republic on 7/30/2006.

OLIVAS, Manuel O.
Manuel O. Olivas, 34, a laborer, died Monday, June 17, 1974, in El Monte, California. Wife, Irene; children, Manuel, Jr., Richard, Paul, Michael, Mary Helen, Suzette, Mona Lisa and Veronica; his father, Jose Olivas; brothers, Jose, Angel, Ralph, Joaquin, Ernest, Freddie and Ray; a sister, Mrs. Louisa Rocha; and grandmother, Mrs. Teresa Olivas. Mortensen-Kings Funeral Center. Mass in Immaculate Heart Church. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 6/19/1974.

OLIVAS, Michael A.
Michael A. Olivas, 22, of Phoenix, died Oct. 23, 1994. He was born in Phoenix. Survivors include his sisters, Molly Newsom and Cynthia; and brother, Daniel. 2 Nov 1994.

OLIVE, Carol Jean
Carol Jean (Pitzer) Olive, 54, Paulden, AZ passed away January 19, 2006. Contributions can be made to RTA Hospice. 1/30/2006.

OLIVER, Betty
Services for Betty Oliver, 91, who came to Arizona 50 years ago from Georgia, were in A. L. Moore & Sons Chapel of Memories. Mrs. Oliver lived in Needles, California, since 1975 and died in Needles Oct. 10, 1979. She is survived by her children, Idahilia Higgins, Tempe, Lela Taylor; Margaret Leach, San Pablo, California, Beulah Notley, Needles, CA, and William H. Oliver, Ruff, Oklahoma; 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Interment Greenwood. The AZ Republic 11 Oct 1979.

OLIVER, Betty
Betty Oliver, 80, of Phoenix, died June 10, 1994. She was born in Russia and was a restaurant owner. Brothers, Bernard, Albert and Mitchell Gross. Brown's Colonial Mortuary. 6/16/1994.

OLIVER, Leonard C.
Glendale -- Leonard C. Oliver, 77, of 7417 N. 55th Ave., died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1976, at Phoenix Community Hospital. He came to Arizona eight years ago. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor; children, Lt. Col. John Oliver and Ruth Anderson; step-daughters, Pat Perry, Lena Richmond, and Betty Spears; a stepson, David Spears; a sister and 13 grandchildren. 12 Feb 1976

OLIVER, Mrs. Jimmie
Mrs. Jimmie Oliver, 43, died Monday, Oct. 21, 1974. Survivors include sons, Champagne, Eddie and Richard; a daughter, Mrs. Cogyen Thomas; her mother, Mrs. Eddie Mae Prince; a sister, Mrs. Lillie Mae Delane and another sister and a brother out of state. Burial in Double Butte Cemetery, Tempe. 10/27/1974.

OLIVER, Pamela B.
Pamela "Pam" B. Oliver, 28, of Phoenix, a computer clerk, died Oct. 26, 1989. She was a native of Phoenix. Survivors include her parents, Leona and Ray "Gene," and one brother. Visitation Sunday, A. L. Moore & Sons North Phoenix Chapel, 614 E. Townley Ave. Services Monday, Phoenix First Church of the Nazarene, 19201 N. Seventh Ave. Contributions: the church's building fund. The Arizona Republic Sunday, October 29, 1989.

Oliver, Raymond E.
Raymond E. Oliver, 79, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 7, 2004. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday, September 10, 2004 at Phoenix Memorial Mortuary. Services will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 11, 2004 at the First Church of the Nazarene, 19201 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027. Contributions may be made to the First Church of the Nazarene. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

Oliver, Raymond E.
Raymond E. "Gene" Oliver went to be with the Lord on September 7th, 2004 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born In Kirksville, MO. on December 24, 1924. He was a World War II veteran and moved to Phoenix in 1948. He worked as store manager for A. J. Bayless and was employed with Lucky and ABCO food markets. Ray "Gene" was a member of Phoenix First Church of the Nazarene since moving to Arizona. He met and wed Lenora Isaac In 1951, they had two children. He is survived by his wife Lenora and son Keith, Grandchildren Keith B. and Kristina; sisters Mildred Allred and Virginia Reedy and many nephews and nieces. Daughter Pamela preceded him in death in 1989. He enjoyed his retirement years by traveling the country in his motor home and going abroad as well as spending time with his wife and family. Come celebrate his life with us on Saturday September 11th at 11 am at Phoenix First Nazarene Church 19201 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6-8pm at Phoenix Memorial Mortuary. 200 W. Beardsley Rd., Phoenix. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the church in his name. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/10/2004.

OLIVER, Roe E.
Mesa - Roe E. Oliver, 68, retired employee of Sharp's Welding, died Oct. 29, 1982, at Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mr. Oliver was born in Paisley, Oregon, and moved to Mesa from California 16 years ago. He was a member of the Villa Park Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Frances; sons, Edward L. and Larry R.; stepmother, Viola; five sisters; and four grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Gibbons-Bunder Garden Chapel, 33 N. Sirrine. Published in The Arizona Republic Sunday, October 31, 1982.

OLIVO, Miguel A.
Glendale -- Miguel A. Olivo, 36, of 6133 W. Lamar, died August 9, 1967, in St. Joseph's Hospital. He had worked for the City of Glendale for five years and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Glendale. He was born in Texas and came to Arizona seven years ago from California. Survivors include his wife, Consuelo, and three sons, Miguel, Jr., Antonio and Andre, all of Glendale; and two stepbrothers and two stepsisters out of state. Rosary at Maryvale Chapel. Mass of Requiem at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 5614 W. Orangewood. Burial in Glendale Memorial Park. The AZ Republic, Thurs., Aug. 10, 1967.

OLLERTON, Lola Nell Butler
Lola Nell Ollerton passed away on January 16, 2006. She was born on October 15, 1927 in Central, Arizona to parents Joseph and Julia Butler. Lola Nell, "Lope", is survived by her husband of 56 years, Hugh G. Ollerton, her sister LaRue Van Dyke of Oregon, her five daughters, Pam Young (Bob), Peggy Archuleta (Ben), Patsy Fitzpatrick (Donald), Julie Campbell (Craig), Susan Fuller (Samuel), 28 grandchildren, and 46 great grandchildren. Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. Funeral services at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2222 N. 40th St. in Phoenix. 1/22/2006 - 1/25/2006.

OLMSTEAD, George E.
Mesa -- Services for George E. Olmstead, 69, who died Thursday, Aug. 10, 1967, at Mesa Southside District Hospital, were at M. L. Gibbons Mortuary, 33 N. Sirrine. Burial in Mesa Cemetery. Mr. Olmstead, 1237 N. 66th Place, was born in Canada and came to Mesa two years ago from Gloversville, N.Y. He was a Mason and a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Irene, of Mesa, and a brother and a sister out of state. Sat., Aug. 12, 1967.

OLMSTEAD, Martha M.
Mesa - Graveside services for Martha M. Olmstead, 83, were at Mountain View Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Oldstead, formerly of Mesa, recently moved to Apple Valley, California. She died Dec. 23, 1982, in Victorville Hospital, CA. She was born in Hedrick, Iowa. She is survived by her daughter, Frances M. VanFleet; son, John F.; two brothers; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Melcher's Mortuary made arrangements. 12/24/1982.

OLSEN, Albert E.
16 Jan 1921 - 25 Jan 1980 Tempe - Albert E. Olsen, 59, a native of Tempe, died Jan. 25, 1980, in his home. Mother, Maude N. Olsen; sister, Thelma Phipps. Gravesides services were in Double Butte Cemetery. 1/27/1980.

OLSEN, Ruth F.
Ruth F. Olsen, 79, of Phoenix, died June 14, 1994. She was born in Chicago and was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughters, Judy Randolph and Barbara Rusin; sons, Joe, Kenny and Royce; brother, John Land; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services Beatitudes Life Care Center, 1712 W. Glendale. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/17/1994.

OLSEN, Steven Brian
Steven Brian Olsen of Phoenix passed away on January 15, 2006. Brian was born in Phoenix on January 18, 1978. He was preceded in death by his father, Steven Wayne Olsen. Survivors include his mother, Deborah Browning; stepfather, Paul Browning and stepmother; Inez Olsen Mosca, all of Phoenix, sisters Terri Browning and Rebecca Olsen of Phoenix, Nicole Olsen of Sweden and Ramsey Adams of France; brothers Daniel Olsen and Michael Browning of Phoenix, grandparents Terry and Nancy Kidd of Apache Junction and Joseph and Barbara Olsen of Phoenix and many aunts; uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews; and friends. Services were held at Carr-Tenney Mortuary, 2621 S. Rural Rd., Tempe. 1/22/2006 - 1/24/2006.

OLSHAN, Sarah T.
Sarah T. Olshan, 80, who moved here in 1953 from Connecticut, died June 26, 1978, in her home. Husband, Calvin; children, Wendy Lawson, Neal and Andrew; three grandchildren and a brother. Graveside services Phoenix Memorial Gardens, 9300 E. Shea. The Arizona Republic 6/27/1978.

OLSON, Bertha
Bertha B. Olson, 91, who was born in Arizona and was a member of First Families of Arizona, Arizona Pioneers Association and Morningside Presbyterian Church, died Dec. 29, 1981, in her home, 8041 N. 11th St. Services will be Saturday in Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School, Scottsdale. Survivors include a son, Yale Siminoff; two sisters; two brothers; a grandson; a great-grandson and three great-great-grandsons. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, Januay 1, 1982.

OLSON, Betty N.
Betty N. Olson, 85, of Phoenix passed away October 14, 2006. 29 yr friend of Bill W. Memorial service at Gentle Shepherd MCC, 2604 N. 14th St. Phoenix. 10/22/20006.

OLSON, Billie G.
Billie G. Olson, 66, died Thurs., Feb. 12, 1976, in Good Samaritan Hospital of cancer. She was born in West Virginia and came to Phoenix in 1962 from North Columbus, Ohio. She was employed ten years by the AZ Republic & the Phoenix Gazette newspapers. Survivors include her husband, Clifford; sons, Raymond and Ronald; a brother; and three sisters. 14 Feb 1976

OLSON, Christine Joan
Christine Joan Olson, 58, of Gilbert, Arizona, passed away on October 5, 2006. A memorial service at Falconer Funeral Home, 251 W. Juniper Ave. Gilbert, AZ. 10/7/2006.

OLSON, Clara
Mesa - Services for Clara Olson, 75, a Lutheran Church member who died Oct. 18, 1979, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital, were in Bottineau, N.D. Chapel of Prayer Funeral Home announced. Mrs. Olson is survived by her husband, Oscar; children, Marilyn Barge, Carroll Sanderson, Kenneth H. and Oscar M.; 11 grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers. The AZ Republic Oct. 20, 1979.

OLSON, Donald M.
25 June 1930 - 19 December 2005 Donald M. Olson, 75, of Phoenix, passed away on December 19, 2005, Graveside Service Friday, January 6, 2006 at Green Acres Memorial Gardens, 401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale 1/3/2006.

OLSON, Dorothy L.
Services for Dorothy L. Olson, 97, who died Dec. 31, 1981, in Hillhaven Health Care Center, will be in A. L. Moore & Sons Chapel of Memories, 333 W. Adams. Mrs. Olson, 2110 W. Avalon Drive, was a member of the Eastern Star. She was born in Austin, Minnesota, and moved to Phoenix in 1951 from Des Moines. She is survived by daughter, Alice Gibbs; two grandchildren, Robert P. Radnich, Phoenix, and Susan R. Walker, Westmoreland, California; and four great-grandchildren. Services conducted by Rev. Eugene LeFebvre in Chapel of Memories, A. L. Moore & Sons. Interment Greenwood Memorial Park. Published in the Arizona Republic, Wednesday, January 5-6, 1982.

OLSON, Eleanor
23 Sep 1899 - 24 Jan 1980 Eleanor Olson, 80, a former 17-year resident of Phoenix, died Jan. 24, 1980, in San Diego, where she lived in recent years. Husband, Christ A.; son, Donald; and three grandchildren. Services were in Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. 26 January 1980.

OLSON, George Christian
George Christian Olson, 87, of Globe, AZ, passed away January 27, 2006. Visitation and services at the LDS Church, Claypool, AZ. Lamont Mortuary of Globe. 1/29/2006.

OLSON, Gladys Marie
Gladys Marie Olson, 81, of Winslow, died Nov. 2, 1994. She was born in Goodman, Missouri. Survivors include her daughter, Loretta Pugh; three grandchildren and seven grandchildren. Williams Cemetery, Winslow. 4 Nov 1994.

OLSON, Harley
18 March 1920 - 14 April 1978 Harley L. Olson, 58, died April 14, 1978, in Phoenix General Hospital He came to Arizona 35 years ago and had worked for AiResearch Manufacturing Co. the entire time. Wife, Stephanie; sons, James and Richard; two grandsons and a sister and a brother. Northwest Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Monday, April 17, 1978

OLSON, Ingrid
Funeral services for Mrs. Ingrid Olson, 81, who died yesterday, Jan. 9, 1960, at her home at 2401 N. 38th Pl., were in Memory Chapel of A.L.Moore & Sons. Dr. Lyle C. BUrns officiated. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Mrs. Olson, a native of Sweden, came to Arizona in 1932 from Minnesota. Her husband, Olaf N., died in Phoenix in 1956. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. F. C. King, and a son, Earl, both of Phoenix; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. 10 January 1960.

OLSON, Isabella Rose
Isabella Rose Olson, age 2, youngest child of John & Jacqueline Olson passed away October 23, 2006. Survived by brothers and sisters: Michael, Lauren, Spencer, Danielle, Jessica, Johnny and Christina. Granddaughter of George and Marilyn Olson, Richard and MaryLynn Spahr, David Ward and Rebecca Brockbank. Services at the LDS Mesa Citrus Heights Stake Center, 2549 N. 32nd St. Bunker's Garden Chapel 480-964-8686. 10/29/2006 - 10/30/2006.

OLSON, Jean Margaret
Jean Margaret Olson was born to George and Daisy MILLER in Allentown, Pennsylvania, January 14, 1926. She served as an Army nurse during the Korean War. She met Dean OLSON while serving in Korea, and they were married in Allentown on November 6, 1954 and resided in Phoenix since their marriage. In 1960, she received a BS in Nursing at ASU. Jean passed away quietly February 22, 2007, at the age of 81. She was survived by her husband, Dean, of 52 years, and sons, James, Andrew, and Kerry; five grandchildren, and her sister, Marilyn SULLIVAN, of Sedona.

OLSON, Kenneth Axel
Kenneth Axel Olson, 89, of Glendale, died Feb. 4, 1994. He was a retired mechanical engineer, was born in Chicago. Survivors include his sons, Roger and Ron and one grandchild. Services private. Hansen Mortuary. the Arizona Republic 2/9/1994.

OLSON, Kenneth Calvin
Kenneth Calvin Olson, son of Alfred and Millie Olson was born May 31, 1924 in Fullerton, Nebraska. He passed away January 16, 2006 in Sun City, AZ. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Betty Ann Olson, and his children, son Rodney Olson of Aurora, NE, daughter Karen Warden of Aurora, CO and daughter Christie Bianco of Phoenix, AZ. Kenneth is also survived by his grandchildren, Missy Bianco of San Francisco, CA, Kyra Casebolt of Denver, CO and Heather Andersen of Denver, CO and his great grandchildren, Tyler, Devon, Natalie, Haylee and Russell. 1/22/2006.

OLSON, Larry K.
Larry K. Olson, 48, of Cave Creek passed away on November 2, 2006. He was born July 8, 1958 to Margaret and Miles Olson of Salem, Oregon. Larry was raised in Newberg, Oregon and was the youngest of four siblings. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Lorraine Sue Olson; daughter, Jennifer (Ross) Colburn; son, Jason (Heather) Olson; and four grandchildren, Blake, Marcus and Ava Colburn and Bryce Olson. Visitation with Rosary was at Hansen Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale. Mass of the Resurrection was held at Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church, 36811 N. Pima Rd., Carefree. Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 480-991-5800. 11/7/2006.

OLSON, Lee B.
Lee B. Olson, 76, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on November 17, 2006. He was born in Moscow, Idaho in 1930 and moved to Phoenix in 1948. He graduated from ASU in 1953. He is survived by his wife, Frances, his sister, Helen, 7 children, 22 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sons. Memorial service was held at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 1500 W. Maryland. Best Funeral Home, 501 E Dunlap, Phone #: (602) 906-9600. 11/21/2006.

OLSON, Maisie B.
13 Feb 1907 - 9 Nov 2006 Maisie B. "Mooks" Olson, 99, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away on November 9, 2006. A memorial service was held at Faith Presbyterian Church, 16000 Del Web Blvd., Sun City. Greer-Wilson Funeral Home. 11/15/2006.

OLSON, Oscar M.
Oscar M. Olson, age 84, died on February 19, 2006. He was born on June 1, 1921 in a farm house in Russell, Kansas, the son of the late Alta May and Anthon Jonathan Olson. He married Edna Fern Feil on February 1, 1942. He served in the WWII Pacific Theatre aboard U.S.S. Windsor Troop Transport. He was Pastor at Ralston Baptist in Nebraska and the Pastor at NW Baptist in Phoenix. Oscar is survived by his wife, Edna; 5 children, Pat, Carla, Clint, Anthon and Ruth; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grand-children. Visitation and services at Northwest Baptist Church, 6701 N. 43rd Ave, Phoenix 85019. Interment National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. 2/22/2006.

OLSON, Ralph
Ralph Olson, 68, an insurance salesman, died Nov. 14, 1982, at Phoenix Community Hospital. Mr. Olson, 3951 W. Cypress, was born in Michigan and moved to Arizona 18 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Verna; daughter, Phyllis Johnson, and three sisters. Services were at Alzona Kingdom Hall, 1312 N. 31st Ave. Botimer Family Mortuary. 11/17/1982.

OLSON, Rodney Morene
Rodney Morene Olson, 84, of Sun City West, Arizona, passed away on October 9, 2006. He served in the U. S. Navy. Services at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 13724 W. Meeker Blvd, Sun City West, AZ. Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel, Sun City West. AZ. 10/11/2006.

OLVERA, Dorothy W.
Dorothy W. Olvera, 85, of Phoenix, passed away on October 14, 2006. Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale. Arizona Republic 10/19/2006.

OLVEY, Lawrence E.
Cottonwood --Services for Lawrence E. Olvey, 75, who died Jan. 4, 1982, at the Marcus Lawrence Memorial Hospital, will be Saturday at the Westcott Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Olvey, a native of Indianapolis, Indiana, was a retired railroad company employee who moved to Arizona in 1941. He moved here three months ago. Survivors include five daughters, Sallie Menesee, Christal Rau, Thelma Schoettmer, Judy Schweing and Susan Olvey; three sons, Shelby, Francis and Morton; three sisters and two brothers; and 21 grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic, Wednesday, January 6, 1982.

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