Obituaries Ru-Ry

RUBENSTEIN, Harold M.
Harold M. Rubenstein, age 76, passed away at home Thursday, September 23, 2004. He was born in Chicago, IL and has been a resident of the valley for the past 34 years. Harold was a retired scrap dealer and entrepreneur. Survivors include his wife Beverly Rubenstein, sons Ellis Rubenstein and Edward (Janet Landay) Hirsch, daughters Helen (Jerry) Holden and Arlene Hirsch, sister Elaine Wolf, and 8 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 26th at 2:00 p. m. in Sinai Mortuary Chapel, 4538 N. 16th St. in Phoenix. Contributions in his memory are suggested to The King David School, 12753 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254; or, Bureau of Jewish Education, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite #206, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/25/2004.

RUBIN, Victor
Victor Rubin, 74, of 2422 E. Cherry Lynn, died Friday, Aug. 25, 1967, in his home in Phoenix. A former reporter for the Milwaukee Journal and the Chicago Herald-Examiner, Mr. Rubin wrote the novel, "Tar and Feathers" an account of his World War I experiences. He served as public relations representative for the Chicago Centery of Progress World's Fair in 1933-34 and later acted as legal research advisor for the Chicago Corporation Council. He retained a lifelong interest in historical affairs and was appointed executive secretary of the American Heritage Countil, an organization formed to promote understanding of U. S. historical documents. After moving to Arizona in 1958, Mr. Rubin taught American Heritage classes at Arizona State University and Phoenix College. He is survived by his wife, Lucy, of Phoenix; three daughters, Mrs. Betty Horn of Chicago; Mrs. Dorothy Thomas of Phoenix and Mrs. Lucille Romanoff of Skokie, Illinois; a sister, Mrs. Sol Zien of Milwaukee; and five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were conducted privately by the family. The Arizona Republic August 28, 1967

RUBIO, Sabino
El Mirage - Sabino Rubio, 68, a section foreman who had been with the Santa Fe Railroad Co. 47 years, died Oct. 9, 1979, in Valley View Hospital. Mrs. Rubio came to Arizona in 1919 and started as a laborer with the railroad in Prescott. He became foreman in 1942 and worked in Williams, Mayer, Aguila and Northwest Phoenix until retiring in 1975. Survivors include his wife, Rosario; children, Irene Gomez, Nellio, Sabino, Jr., Mike, Joe and Ralph; a sister; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mass was in St. Therese Catholic Church, El Mirage. 10 Oct 1979.

RUBUSH, Catherine
Catherine Rubush, 83, of Tempe, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2004. She was born on October 20, 1920 to Maurice and Marie Van Erp in Norwood Park, Illinois. She graduated from Milwaukee State Teacher's College, now the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, and later went on to earn her master's degree in education from Arizona State University. Catherine began her teaching career in Wisconsin, where she taught primary, intermediate, and high school levels. In 1946, Catherine married Leland H. Rubush. Leland and Catherine moved to Tempe, along with their daughter, Roberta, in June of 1954. Catherine taught at the original Kyrene School for sixteen years, and in 1970, she transferred to the new Waggoner Elementary School. She would continue to teach at Waggoner until her retirement in 1983. Catherine was highly recognized by the school district and community for her teaching efforts and was twice the recipient of the Valley Forge Teacher's Medal. After her retirement, she continued to be an active member in Toastmistress and Tempe Woman's Club. She also donated many hours volunteering for Tempe St. Luke's Auxiliary, the Tempe Historical Museum, and the Petersen House. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, Leland, and her younger sister, Helen. She is survived by her daughter, Roberta Psarakis, her two grandchildren, Forrest and Rachel Psarakis, and her sister, Elizabeth Lewitzke. Catherine was an inspiration to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed. Visitation will be September 1, 2004 at Carr Tenney Mortuary, 2621 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, from 5 to 8 p. m. Services will be on September 2, 2004 at University Presbyterian Church, 139 East Alameda Drive, Tempe, at 10:00 a. m. The family request donations be made in Catherine's memory to the Mayo Foundation for Parkinson's Research, 13400 East Shea Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85259. Published in the Arizona Republic from 8/31/2004 - 9/1/2004.

RUBY, Addison Everett
Sun City - Addison E. Ruby, 85, of 10317 Pinehurst Drive, retired superintendent for United State European Dependent Schools in Germany, died December 30, 1981, at Beverly Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Ruby was born in Humbolt, Kansas, and came to Sun City in 1963. He was a member of the United Church of Sun City, the Men's Chorus of Sun City and the Kiwanis Club. Survivors include his wife, Violet; son, Kenneth; a sister and three grandchildren. Services were at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave. Survived by wife, Violet, of Sun City; son, Kenneth A. of Phoenix; sister, Ima WYCOFF of Nebraska and three grandchildren. Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave. Interment Sunland Memorial Park. Contributions may be sent to the United Church of Sun City Music Fund. 1/2-4/1982

RUCKET, Barbara Ann
Barbara Ann Rucket, 68, born on March 28, 1936 passed away on September 26, 2004 in Phoenix. She is survived by her husband, Gilbert; son, Stuart Rucket, (Cheryl); daughter, Lori Alexander (Matt) and Leslye Alexander (Michael); sisters, Sharon Korbin and Pamela Wilson; grandchildren, Erin, Cortnee, Rachel, Britnee, Jake, Sydney, and Morgan. Services will be held on Wednesday, September 29 at 10:00 AM, Green Acres Chapel of Light, 401 N Hayden in Scottsdale. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014 or The American Lung Association. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/28/2004.

RUCKMAN, Frances Josephine
Frances Josephine Ruckman, 95, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 18, 2004. Services will be held Tuesday, September 21, 2004, 2:00pm at Fellowship Square, 6945 E. Main Street, Bldg. #5, Mesa, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Melcher's Mission Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/21/2004.

RUCKMAN, Frances Josephine
Frances Josephine Ruckman, 95, of Mesa died Sept. 18, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 2 p. m. today at Fellowship Square, Bldg. #5, 6945 E. Main St., Mesa. Melcher's Mission Chapel handled arrangements. (480) 832-3500. Submitted on (09/21/2004) from East Valley Tribune

RUDD, Jesse Reed
Jesse Reed Rudd, 78, who came here 34 years ago and had been a carpenter for Emmett Construction Co. before retiring, died Oct. 26, 1979, in a Phoenix hospital. Mr. Rudd is survived by his daughter-in-law, Juanite {sic} Whitaker; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services in Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas. The AZ Republic 10/28/1979, E-19.

RUDD, John T.
John T. Rudd, 71, passed away on September 21, 2004 in Peoria, Arizona. Family services will be held at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Advantage Maryvale Mortuary 6901 W. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, Arizona 85033. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/28/2004.

RUDDUCK, Ruth B.
Ruth B. Rudduck, 76, of Sun City, died June 25, 1978, en route to Boswell Hospital. She lived in Arizona 31 years. Daughter, JoAnn Jones, and a sister survive. First United Methodist Church. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

RUDINGER, Millie F.
Millie F. Rudinger, 74, of Cottonwood, an office manager for Arizona Public Service, died March 21, 1989. She was born in Jerome. Survivors include three daughters, Joyce Pirtle, Zondra Garrison and Loretta Hornback; a brother; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Saturday, First Assembly of God Church, Cottonwood. Contributions to the church. Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, March 23, 1989, p. D13. {Husband's name was Randolph Chester, b. 22 Sep 1915 in Texas. He died 16 July 1944 of a gunshot wound to the head.

RUDMAN, Francis M.
Sun City - Francis M. Rudman, 71, a retired executive of the Michigan Consolidated Gas Co., died Jan. 29, 1982. Mr. Rudman came here in 1971 from Detroit. He graduated from Purdue University in his native Indiana. Surviving are his wife, Blanche; children, Sharon Dougal, Marcia Stockmeyer, and Mark; eight grandchildren and a brother. Feb. 2, 1982.

RUDOLPH, Wilma
daughter of Ed and Blanche RUDOLPH. 3/1/1970.

RUEB, Ed
Services for Ed Rueb, 71, who died Oct. 5, 1979, in his home at 4131 E. Van Buren, will be 9 a.m. Tuesday in Grimshaw Bloom Chapel, 3800 S. Central Ave. He came to Arizona eight years ago from Aberdeen, S. D., after retiring as a construction contractor. Surviving are his wife, Otilla; two sisters and five brothers. Published in The Arizona Republic Sunday, October 7, 1979.

RUEBLING, Edwin A.
Sun City -- Edwin A. Ruebling, 71, a member of the United Church of Sun City, died Wed., May 17, 1967, in his home. Mr. Ruebling had been comptroller fur Consolidated Retail Stores in St. Louis for 27 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War I. He was born in Augusta, MO. Survivors include his wife, Helen; a daughter, Marilyn, both of Sun City; and two sisters out of state. Cremation followed services at Golden Door Chapel. 5/19/1967.

RUEMELI, Marion
18 Nov 1906 - 9 Feb 1974. Marion Ruemeli, 67, a native of Palmyra, New Jersey, died Sat., Feb. 9, 1974, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mrs. Ruemeli came to Mesa six years ago. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Husband, Herbert, and a brother out of state survive. Gibbons Desert View Chapel. Private cremation. 2/10/1974.

RUETTEN, John H.
John H. Ruetten, 83, of Mesa, died Sat., June 22, 1974, in Ely, Nevada. Wife, Frona; children, Richard and Mrs. Donna Smedley; two brothers out of state, and five grandchildren. Burial in Prescott National Cemetery with full military rites. 6/25/1974.

RUFFIN, Lester H.
7 Nov 1901 - 26 Jan 1980 Lester H. Ruffin, 78, who came here 52 years ago from Trumann, Arkansas, died Jan. 26, 1980, in St. Luke's Hospital. He was a truck driver 17 years for O'Malley Lumber Co. He also worked 12 years for a citrus ranch. Surviving are his wife, Ruby; daughter, Carmel Nicks and Mary Lou Nicks; two sisters; two brothers; six grandchildren. Published 1/30/1980.

RUFFING, Thomas E.
Apache Junction - Thomas E. Ruffing, 74, was born in Missouri and died Dec. 15, 1982, at Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He moved to Arizona 23 years ago and was a pharmacist for Revco. Wife, Nicasia; daughter, Jeanne Bromley; stepdaughter, Charlene Kelley; stepsons, Fred and Chester Lockwood; two sisters; and 11 grandchildren. 12/17/1982.

RUGENSTEIN, Sharon Anne
Sharon Anne Rugenstein, 47, of Tempe, died May 21, 1994. She was born in Detroit and was an administrative secretary for Motorola. Sons, Mike and Paul; mother, Irene Sukup; and one sister. Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Tempe. Contributions: Sharon Anne Rugenstein Memorial Fund, c/o Michael and Paul Rugenstein, Tempe. 5/24/1994.

RUGGLES, Charlotte A.
Charlotte A. Ruggles, 58, died Wed., June 5, 1974, in St. Joseph s Hospital. Husband, Maj. Gen. John F. Ruggles; and two sons, John F. and Richard T. Ruggles. Services in the First Christian Church, 6750 N. 7th Ave. A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 6/7/1974.

RUIZ, Ernesto
Ernesto Ruiz, 23, who graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1969, was killed Sunday, June 16, 1974, in an auto accident in Phoenix. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carmarino Ruiz; brothers, David, William and Reyes; sister, Rachel Soto; grandmother, Mrs. Magdalena Garcia. Mortensen-Kings Funeral Center. Mass was in Sacred Heart Church, 920 S. 17th St. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 6/19/1974.

RUIZ, Eva Linda
Eva Linda Ruiz, 69, Casa Grande, Arizona, passed away September 6, 2004. Visitation: Cole & Maud - The Gardens Chapel on Friday, September 10, 2004 form 6:00 P. M. to 8:00 P. M., Rosary 7:00 P. M. Services: St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church on Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 11:30 A. M. Eloy Memorial Park Cemetery, Eloy, Arizona. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

RUIZ, Jim R.
Jim R. Ruiz, 59, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 16, 2004. Visitation will be held 6-8 PM on Thursday, September 23, 2004 with Rosary at 7:00 PM at Preston Funeral Home, 3800 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ. Services will be held 9:00 AM on Friday, September 24, 2004 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 909 S. 1st Ave., Phoenix, AZ. Interment at Glendale Memorial Cemetery, 7864 N. 61st Ave., Glendale, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/23/2004.

RUIZ, Jim R.
Jim R. Ruiz, 59, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away September 16, 2004 Visitation 9/23/04, 6-8pm, rosary at 7pm, Preston Funeral Home, 3800 S. Central Ave, Phoenix. Services 9/24/04, 9am, St. Anthony's Catholic Chruch, 909 S. 1st Ave. Interment Glendale Memorial Cemetery, 7864 N. 61st Ave, Glendale, AZ. Arrangements by Preston Funeral Home Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/24/2004.

RUIZ, John R.
John R. Ruiz "Blackie", 57, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 4, 2004. Visitation will be Thursday, September 16, 2004, 6-8 P. M. Rosary 7 P. M. at Preston Funeral Home, 3800 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona. Funeral Mass will be Friday at 9:00 A. M. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 1418 S. 17th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona. Interment will be private. Preston Funeral Home serving the Family. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

RUIZ, Mark Gilbert
Mark Gilbert Ruiz, 42, passed away on September 24, 2004 in Phoenix. Mr. Ruiz was employed by Ft. McDowell Casino for 12 years. He is survived by his parents Gilbert and Rosemary Ruiz to cherish the memory of him. Also family members Becky and Anthony Marcos Ruiz, Greg Hughes, Courtney and Kevin Barry and two granddaughters. Visitation will be Thursday, September 30 from 6-8pm with 7pm rosary at Our Lady of the Americas Shrine, 30 E. Cody Drive, Phoenix. Funeral Mass on Friday, October 1, 2004 at 11:30am at St. Catherine of Sienna, 6200 S. Central Ave., Phoenix. Services entrusted to Universal Memorial Center, 602-252-60112 Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

RUIZ, Miguel C.
Miguel C. Ruiz, 66, of Natick, Massachusetts, formerly of Winkleman, died Jan. 27, 1994. He was born in Winkleman and was a piano teacher and tuner. Wife, Eleanor M.; daughters, Kathleen Demko and Patricia Kaufman; sons, Michael, Peter, David, John and Tomas; sisters, Mercy Patterson, Norma Robertson and Alice Lopez; brother, Arnulfo; and 16 grandchildren. John Everett and Sons Funeral Home, Natick, Mass. 2/5/1994.

RUIZ, Rosa L.
11 Sept 1980 - 15 March 1980 Globe - Rosa L. Ruiz, 89, a Florence native who lived most of her life in Globe, died March 15, 1980. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her children, Angie Tewksburg, Martha Navaroo, Rosemary Frank, Dave, Sam, Nick and Ynacio; a sister; 23 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. 3/17/1980.

RUMBLE, Lester B.
25 Oct 1903 - 4 June 1974. Lester B. Rumble, 70, who had been a worker in the glass industry, died Tuesday, June 4, 1974, in Memorial Hospital. Wife, Helen; children, Richard, Bob and Jim Rumble and Freda Tucker; and 10 grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 6/7/1974.

RUNGE, Maude L.
Maude L. Runge, 82, a Tempe resident for seven years, died Nov. 25, 1982. She moved here from San Francisco. Daughters, Ruth Spitzer and Virginia Dolan; sons, Alfred J., Richard, Robert and Howard F.; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were in Lafayette, California. Shumway's Lakeshore Mortuary handled local arrangements. 11/27/1982.

RUNGE, Rudolph T.
18 Jun 1908 - 10 Oct 1979 Sun City - Services for Rudolph T. Runge, 71, who died Oct. 10, 1979, in his home, were in Menke Funeral Home. Mr. Runge had been a resident security officer for the Bell Telephone Laboratory at Murray Hill, N. J., before moving here in 1970. He was a member of Peoria Masonic Lodge 31. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; daughter, Loanne Morgan; and three grandchildren. The AZ Republic 10/11/1979.

RUNING, Mary F.
Mary F. Runing, age 62, of Casa Grande, Arizona, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2004. Born on Wednesday, September 17, 1941 in Minneapolis, MN. Visitation will be Friday, September 17, 2004 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with 6:30 Rosary at Cole & Maud - The Gardens Chapel in Casa Grande, AZ. Services will follow at St. Pius X Church in Whitebear Lake, MN. Interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel, Casa Grande, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/17/2004.

RUNING, Mary F.
Mary F. Runing, 62, of Casa Grande, Az, passed away September 15, 2004. Visitation Fri from 5-7 with 6:30pm scripture service. Funeral service will be held at St. Pius X in White Bear Lake, MN. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/17/2004.

RUNNING, E. Henry
E. Henry Running, 85, of Phoenix, died Feb. 3, 1994. He was born in St. James, Minnesota, and was a retired pediatrician. Wife, Margaret; daughter, Susan Barksdale; sons, Cliff, Arne, Michael and Steven; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mass at Brophy Chapel, 4701 N. Central. A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary. 2/5/1994.

RUPERT, Joseph
Joseph Rupert, 81, of Phoenix, died Feb. 10, 1994. He was a retired civil engineer, was born in Italy and was a U. S. veteran. Survivors include his daughter, Linda J. CAMPION, Annie and Rachel A.; son, Patrick J.; brother, Frank; sisters, Jenie PITTS and Mary TEVASO(?); 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. the Arizona Republic 2/13/1994, B14.

RUPERT, Phillip M.
Tempe -- Phillip M. Rupert, 51, a nurse at Mesa Lutheran Hospital, died Sept. 21, 1967, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Rupert, 1634 N. Daffodil, moved here four years ago from Grand Rapids, MI. He was born in Elkins, W.VA, and was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Mary; two daughters, Susan and Rebecca, all of Tempe; two brothers, Charles of Tempe and Walter of New Orleans. Burial in Green Acres Cemetery. Fri., Sept. 22, 1967.

RUSH, Felix Charles
Felix Charles Rush, 80, died Feb. 9, 1994. He was born in Pryor, Oklahoma, and was a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; sons, Donald R. and ... three grandchildren. Services were in Oregon. 2/11/1994.

RUSH, Joseph E.
Sun City - Joseph E. Rush, 69, a supervisor at the Cities Service Oil Co. purchasing department in East Chicago, Indiana, for 40 years, died Oct. 28, 1982, in Valley View Community Hospital in Youngtown. Mr. Rush was born in Harrison, Arkansas, and moved to Sun City in 1975 from Austin, Texas. He was a member of Early Bird Lions Club, Bell Bowling Club and the Sun City lapidary and silvercraft clubs. Survivors include his wife, Georgia; son, Ed Rush, California; and a brother, Garrett Rush of Colorado. Memorial services at Menke Funeral Home. The AZ Republic 10/30/1982.

RUSHTON, Dayle "Red"
21 Sept 1901 - 19 Oct 1979 Lakeside - Services for Dayle "Red" Rushton, 78, who died Oct. 19, 1979, at his home here, were at Jackson Mortuary in Show Low. Mr. Rushton, a Michigan native, moved to Lakeside in 1963. He was a retired shipping clerk. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; a brother and a sister. 23 Oct 1979

RUSK, Neoma Ruth
Neoma Ruth Rusk, 83, of Gilbert, died Feb. 16, 1994. She was born in Guyman, Oklahoma, and was a retired cook with the Tempe School District. Son, Russell; sister, Mable Music; brother, Glenn Taylor; four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Double Butte Cemetery, Tempe. 2/18/1994.

RUSSE, Rose T.
Rose T. Russe, 79,of Mesa, died Jan. 30, 1994. She was born in CHicago. Daughters, Joanne Dezur, Cynthia Krajecki and Ron; brother, John Lewandowski; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Tempe. 2/1/1994.

RUSSELL, Frances T.
Frances T. Russell, 89, a retired teacher, died Nov. 24, 1982, at Mesa Christian Home. She was born in Hastings, Nebraska, and moved to Mesa from San Diego six years ago. She is survived by her niece, Betty Rodzen. Graveside services were at Glen Abbey Cemetery in San Diego. 11/28/1982.

RUSSELL, Glenda Dees
Glenda Dees Russell, 29, was born in Yuma and died Sunday, July 7, 1974, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Husband, Frank; parents, John and Allily Dees; brothers, Alexander, Elmo, Oliver, Melvin, Aldover, Felix and Vearl; sisters, Mrs. Delores Martin, Mrs. Loreatha Williams, Mrs. Iva L. Pittman, Mrs. Geraldine Works, Mrs. Mell Hall, Olivia and Claudis Dees. Services were in the First Pentecostal Church. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Webber & Sons Mortuary. 7/10/1974.

RUSSELL, James M., Sr.
James M. Russell, Sr., 76, died Friday, Feb. 8, 1974, in a local nursing home. He was a native of Concord, Tennessee, and came to Arizona 38 years ago. He was office manager of Armour and Co. in Phoenix when he retired in 1954. Wife, Helen; daughter, Elena Condon of Milwaukee; son, Jim of Phoenix; two brothers and two sisters out of state. Burial in Green Acres Memorial Gardens at Scottsdale.

RUSSELL, John L.
1980, burial in Muskegon, Michigan.

RUSSELL, Lorene E.
Lorene E. Russell, 87, of Phoenix, died Feb. 15, 1994. She was born in Rockville, Missouri, and was a homemaker. Daughter, Irene Christian; son, James A.; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Paradise Chapel Funeral Home. 2/17/1994.

RUSSELL, Rufus A.
Rufus A. Russell, 63, a member of Operating Engineers Local 428, died May 11, 1967, in Doctors Hospital. Mr. Russell resided the past 18 months in Casa Grande. He was born in Carthage, MS, and moved to Phoenix 21 years ago and had worked throughout the state. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle; a son, Rufus T. of Iowa City; and a brother out of state. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 5/12/1967.

RUSSELL, Shirley Ann
Shirley Ann Russell, 70, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away August 22, 2004. Services September 8, 2004, St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church, Rosary 10:30 a. m., Mass 11:30 a. m., 6401 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, Arizona. Resthaven Park Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/8/2004.

RUSSELL, Ursula B.
"Susie" Ursula B. Russell, 89, of Prescott, died Feb. 14, 1994. She was born in Murphysboro, Illinois. Survivors include her daughter, Colleen CRAWFORD; sister, Helen WELCH; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. United Methodist Church, Prescott. The Arizona Republic 2/15/1994.

RUST, Bonnie Mae
25 April 1904 - 10 Oct 1982 Bonnie Mae Rust, 78, a homemaker, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 1982, in a Valley hospital. Mrs. Rust was born in Harrison, Arkansas and moved to Phoenix 25 years ago from Oklahoma. Survivors include four daughters, Juanita Martin, Ida Mae Costella, Marilyn Dawson, Carolyn McGraw; sons, Roy, Ralph, Earl, Dale, Dwayne and Donald; two brothers; four sisters; 39 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette Wednesday, 10/13/1982.

RUST, Elvin L.
31 December 1904 - 18 December 1982 Elvin "Al" L. Rust, 77, a retired senior draftsman for the Arizona Highway Department, died Dec. 18, 1982, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. Mr. Rust, of 1844 W. Hazelwood, was born in Peru, Indiana, and moved to Phoenix 35 years ago from Chicago. He was a past master of University Lodge and a member of Acacia Lodge of Avondale, past royal patron of Desert Sun Amaranth, past associate guardian of Bethel No. 3 and past grand associate guardian of the State of Arizona for Jobs Daughters. He also had been past patron of the Order of Eastern Star, an officer and senior champion in 1968 of the Greater Phoenix Bowling Association and a member of Westminister Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Doris; daughters, Doris Thimlar, Shirley Casbon and Carla Hayes; sons, Edward, Elvin, Jr., Robert, Jeffrey and Timothy; a sister and two brothers; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial services were in Northwest Mortuary, 4033 N. 19th Ave. 12/22/1982.

RUSTAD, Bruce Carl
Bruce Carl Rustad, 39, of Peoria, died Feb. 2, 1994. He was born in San Gabriel, California, and was a warehouse supervisor with Central Arizona Distributors. Wife, Vickie; daughter, Shari Lynn; sons, Brian Carl and Steven Thomas; mother, Beverly; and brother, Tom. Heritage Funeral Chapel. Feb. 3, 1994.

RUSTON, Dorothy Mae
18 May 1910 - 15 Oct 1982 Dorothy Mae Ruston, 72, a homemaker who attended the University of Michigan, Hilldale College, and Ohio University, died Fri., Oct. 15, 1982, in home at Wonderview Road. She was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, and moved to Arizona in 1946 from Charleston, W.VA. Survivors include her husband, Edward; two sons, William and John; and four grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette 10/16/1982.

RUTH, Ralph, Jr.
1 Sep 1930 - 16 Oct 1982 Ralph Ruth, Jr., 52, who had been captain in the Delaware State Police, died Sat., Oct. 16, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He moved to Phoenix six years ago from his native Delaware. Survivors include two sons; a brother; hismother, Harriet Ruth; and four sisters. Services in Wilmington, Delaware. 10/19/1982.

RUTLEDGE, Dorothy Mae
Dorothy Mae Rutledge, 65, of Coolidge, died Jan. 31, 1994. She was a homemaker. Daughter, Phyllis; sons, Albert, George and Sherman; father, Green Calvin; sisters, Doreatha Cade, Darlene Bishop and Rose Mary Fields; brothers, USC, Green and Jimmy Lee Calvin; 28 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Botimer Funeral Home. 2/6/1994.

RUTLEDGE, Willie B.
Willie B. Rutledge, 71, of Coolidge, died Feb. 1, 1994. He was born in McCallister, Oklahoma, and was a truant officer with the Coolidge Public School District and an Army veteran. Daughter, Phyllis; sons, Albert, George and Sherman; 28 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Botimer Funeral Home. 2/6/1994.

RUTTER, Richard H.
Richard H. Rutter, 66, an electrical engineer for a Wisconsin power company, died Friday, April 21, 1978, in a Valley hospital. Rutter moved to the Valley from LaCrosse, Wisconsin, in 1977. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and a member of Willowbrook United Methodist Church. He belonged to the Elks Lodge and was a member of the Professional Engineers of Wisconsin and senior member of Electronic Engineers. Wife, Marian; daughter, Mrs. Bernice Otis of Jackson, MI; Julie Chun; two sons, Richard of Littleton, CO, and Stephen of Veradale, WA; one sister and seven grandchildren. Menke Funeral Home. First United Methodist Church in Sun City. The Phoenix Gazette Monday, April 24, 1978

RYALL, John M.
Mesa - John M. Ryall, 76, a self-employed Ford dealer from 1937 until retiring in 1969, died Monday, July 15, 1974, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mr. Ryall of 6042 E. Des Moines, a past president of the Montana Automobile Association, was a veteran of World War I and World War II and a Mason 50 years. Survivors include his wife, Marie; a daughter, Jean Ryall; two brothers; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private cremation was arranged by Arizona BUrial Cremation Transportation Service. Published Thursday, July 18, 1974.

RYAN, Addabell Forester
Glendale - Addabell "Dolly" Forester Ryan, 73, of Glendale, died Dec. 27, 1982, at Boswell Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Ryan, a Phoenix native, was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Peoria and was past president of the Phoenix Jaycee Dudettes. She is survived by her husband, Ward; sons, Lewis Harper, Von and Kim; a sister and brother; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Serivces will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Camelback Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback. Published in The Arizona Republic Wednesday, December 29, 1982.

RYAN, Catherine L.
Catherine L. Ryan, 82, a Chicago native, died Thursday, June 27, 1974, in a nursing home at 5712 N. 12th Pl. She moved here in 1953 from Pasadena, California. Children, Thomas J. Ryan and Mrs. Lucille Ayers; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Grimshaw Bethany Chapel Mortuary. Mass in the cathedral of SS. Simon & Jude. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 6/29/1974.

RYAN, Cecile M.
Cecile M. Ryan, 78, of Phoenix, died May 17, 1994. She was born in Cairo, Illinois, and was a deputy clerk. Survivors include her sister, Catherine Comer; and brother, Theron Elliott. Services were in Illinois. 19 May 1994.

RYAN, Edward T.
Edward T. Ryan, 71, a retired radio dispatcher, died Thurs., July 4, 1974, at Bells Lodge Nursing Home. Children, Mrs. Lois Gibbs, Mrs. Zella McDorman, Mrs. Wanda Middleton, Mrs. Betty Williams, Mrs. Wilma Miller, and Joe Ryan; four brothers; a sister; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery. 7/5/1974.

RYAN, Elizabeth E.
9 Nov 1895 - 3 Feb 1982 Peoria - Elizabeth E. Ryan, 86, of 11411 N. 91st Ave., who had been a school teacher in Canada and Michigan, died Feb. 3, 1982, in the Glendale Care Center. Mrs. Ryan was born in Canada and came to Arizona 34 years ago. She was a member of the Pioneer Club. Services were at Sunland Mausoleum, 15826 Del Webb Blvd. Lundberg Mortuary. The AZ Republic Feb. 5, 1982.

RYAN, Emma L.
Emma L. Ryan, 85, a Texas native, died Thurs., Mar. 13, 1980. She lived in Phoenix 30 years and moved to California a year ago. She was the wife of Rev. Jesse S. Ryan, 29 Palms, CA; mother of Nela Bezley and Virginia Bennett, 29 Palms, CA, Louise Swovoda, Globe, AZ, Clifford N. Ryan, Gainesville, FL; brother, Rose Roundtree, Cottonwood, AZ, Joe Caperlone, Santa Crua, CA; nine grandchildren. 3/17/1980.

RYAN, Gladys E.
2 Oct 1908 - 24 Oct 1979 Scripture services for Gladys E. Ryan, 71, were in Hansen Mortuary. Mass was in Most Holy Trinity Church, 8620 N. 7th St. Mrs. Ryan, 3703 W. Sunnyside, moved here 36 years ago from Los Angeles and was a retired bookkeeper. She died Oct. 24, 1979, in Hillhaven Nursing Home. Surviving are her son, John; two brothers and four grandchildren. The AZ Republic 10/25/1979.

RYAN, Nola Agnes
Nola Agnes Ryan, 84, a member of First Baptist Church of Scottsdale after moving to Phoenix in 1970 from Monrovia, California, died June 21, 1978, in Orangewood Baptist Health Facility. Mrs. Ryan, 4210 E. Weldon, is survived by her daughter, Mildred HODGE and two grandchildren. Services in Monrovia, Paradise Chapel FUneral Home announced. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/24/1978.

RYAN, Timothy James
Timothy James Ryan - March 31, 1939 to September 14, 2004, Timothy James Ryan was born on March 31st, 1939 in Mitchell, SD. He graduated from Central High School in Aberdeen, SD in 1957. He then went on to acquire an Associates Degree from Devry Institute in Chicago, IL in 1959. Tim later went on to receive a Bachelors of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from South Dakota School of Mines & Technology in Rapid City, SD in 1969. He married his wife of 40 years, Loretta "Sunny" Ryan on June 6th, 1964 in Miller, SD and worked as an electrical engineer for Honeywell for 32 years before retiring in Phoenix with Sunny. He is survived by Sunny and two children, Thomas John Ryan (Jennifer) of Long Beach, CA and Teri Jo Silbert (Robb) of Cave Creek, AZ, and three grandchildren, Cristina Jo Silbert, Kailin Lynae Silbert, and Zachary Thomas Ryan and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Marvin Edward Ryan and is survived by his mother, Agnes Mary Ryan of Aberdeen, SD, two sisters, Mary Hofemann of Chicago, IL and Lois Schleder of Columbia, SD, and brother, Jerry Ryan of Aberdeen, SD. Tim and Sunny are members of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Phoenix, AZ. His hobbies included building airplane models (member of IPMS) and watching sports. Throughout his life Tim was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. The visitation for Tim will be held from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Sunday, September 19th at Hansen Chapel (8314 N. Seventh Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020). Funeral Services will be held at Hansen Chapel at 9:00am on Monday, September 20th , followed by the burial ceremony at Holy Redeemer Cemetery (23015 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Hospice of the Valley at 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/18/2004 - 9/19/2004.

RYAN, Timothy James
Timothy James Ryan, age 65, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 14, 2004. Visitation will be Sunday, September 19, 2004 from 4:00-8:00 P. M. at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ. Services will be held Monday, September 20, 2004 at 9:00 A. M. at Hansen Chapel, 8314 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ. 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 9/20/2004.

RYCHEL, Helene R.
Helene R. Rychel, 72, of Scottsdale, died Wed., Oct. 23, 1974, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Church of St. Theresa and a past president of American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliaries. Husband, Leon; children, Mrs. Delores Dimmei of Scottsdale and William, of Oak Park, Illinois; a brother; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services and burial were in her native Chicago. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Chicago, Ill. 10/25/1974.

RYCHENER, Thomas H.
13 April 1941 - 26 June 1978 Services for Thomas H. Rychener, 37, who died June 26, 1978, of auto accident injuries in John C. Lincoln Hospital, were in First Baptist Church, 7000 N. Central. Mr. Rychener, 18009 N. Everson, Peoria, taught four years in the Peoria School system and the past year was a Radio Shack manager. He graduated from Western Kentucky College. Survivors include his wife, Lynda; children Michelle and Tommy; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elton Rychener; a sister and three brothers. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Paradise Chapel Funeral Home. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/27/1978.

RYDBERG, Lois Mamie
Lois Mamie Rydberg, 67, of Sun City, died Feb. 15, 1994. She was born in Chicago and was a homemaker. Husband, Richard; sons, Richard "Rick" and Reed; sister, LaVerne Roth; and brothers, Walter and James A. Belew. Sunland Mortuary. 2/17/1994.

RYER, Albert F.
4605 S. 5th Ave. (Funeral announcement only. No obituary.) Services Monday, Aug. 21, 1967, Camelback Sunset Chapel, Pastor Arnold Hickok. Interment Memory Lawn. Family requests contributions to Heart to Heart Chapel Radio Broadcast. The AZ Republic Saturday, Aug. 19, 1967.

RYFFEL, Ida
Ida Ryffel, 34, died in her home June 24, 1978. Husband, Carl; children, Clara Parsons, Barbara Ida Jackowski and Charles; six grandchildren; and a sister. Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/27/1978.

RYGIEL, Jeffrey
year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Rygiel of Peoria, survived by a brother, Brian, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Broende and Mr. and Mrs. S. Rygeil (as spelled in paper), all of Peoria. Rev. Kenneth Zabel will officiate at burial in Resthaven Park in Glendale. Published in the Arizona Republic June 14, 1962.

RYTHER, Vera G.
59, a resident of Morenci for 18 years, was born in Rockwell, Texas, and moved here in 1949. Husband, Frank, sons, Richard of Tahlequah, Okla.; Donald of Tacna, Peru; Gary of Morenci; daughters, Catheren HAGAN and Dorothy RYTHER; mother, Laura FLETCHER of Morenci. Burial in Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Safford. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/27/1967.

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