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B4 The Arizona Republic Sunday, September 27. 1998 OBITUARIES Thomas G. Horstman, 58, of Phoenix, a Maria P. Tordel, 80, of Glendale, a homemaker, died Sept 23, 1998. She was bom in San Ignacio, N.M.

Survivors include Ijer daughter, Janine Minette; sisters, Elolsa Garcia and Marion Lowe; brotlier, Joe Padilla, and three grandchildren. Services are private. Contributions: Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, 100 W. Clarendon St, Phoenix, AZ 85013. Best Funeral Services and Chapel.

Ethel M. Walker, of Mesa, a retired seamstress, died Sept 24, 1998. She was bom in Clairemore, Okla. Survivors include her husband, William; daughter, Ellen Strong; son, Robert Benson; brother, Hobart McReynolds; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. No services are planned.

Melcher's Mission Chapel. William F. Whitby III, 46, of Scottsdale, an architectural engineer, died Sept. 25, 1998. He was bom in Pittsburgh.

Survivors include his wife, Phoebe "Gigi" M. Tingson Whitby; son, Theodore Podolsky, 77, of Srotts-dale, a sportswear retailer, died Sept 26, 1998. He was bom in Chicago and was a Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Jean; daughter, Susan Handke; sons, Robert and brother, Jerry; ahd two grandchildren. Services: 11a.m.

Monday, Green Acres Cemetery, 401 h). Ilayden Road, Scottsdale. Contributions: Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Phoenix, AZ 85014. William Hockin Ritson, 89, of Sun City West, a retired insurance administrator In the automotive industry, died Sept.

24, 1998. He was bom in Dubois, and was a Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Virginia; daughter, Judy Sigl; sister, Ruth two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church, 13658 N.

Meeker Sun City West. Green Acres Mortuary. Hilda M. Stults, 58, of Glendale, an accountant died Sept. 21, 1998.

She was bom in Wisconsin. Survivors include her husband, Jospeh Ray daughters, Phillis Smith and Jonna McAllister; son, Jeflery A. Barber; sisters, Agnes Walz and Ester Schwibcr; brother, Norbert Hoerth; and eight grandchildren. Visita-'tion: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Botimer Funeral Chapel, 1641 E.

Jefferson Phoenix. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix. News obituaries are published free of charge for people who die or are buried in Maricopa and Pinal counties.

Obituaries are printed as space permits, based on information submitted by mortuaries. Photos of publishable quality are printed on a space-available basis; The Arizona Republic cannot be responsible for returning unsolicited photos. Readers may purchase customized funeral announcements through Classified Advertising, 444-8781. ARBI.O, Raymond C. BANASEK, Dragutin Karl 'DiuT BARCXESS, Paula Carmelita BECKER.

Harold L. BKJARANO, Manut'la O. BERRY, Jan BLAC'KBI R.N, Herbert Alfred BOW EN, Edward E. BROWN, Jon E. CARNEY, Paul Edward CHANEY, Mildred M.

COCHRANE, Julie Jo Lynn CORRAL, Isabel Duron CROSS, Marvjo DeLISSE, Dolores DEMPSTER, John M. EPPLER, Gavlord Eugene CRASS, Irene B. GUTWIF.N, Patricia II. HAMPTON, Venita HAVICHORST, Carl R. Ill HOELTING, Joseph Paul HOLC OMB, Ceorj-e Vincent HOOD, Lillian Bvrd 'Ross' HORSTMAN, Thomas C.

'Tom' KING, Jack Erwin MAPP, James Burl MARTELL, Claire E. MASSINGILL, George Veldon MAY, Claud P. MILLER. Leora E. PETERSON, Wesley S.

PODOLSKY, Theodore RITSON, William Hockin STI LTS, Hilda M. TOR DEL, Maria P. WALKER, Elhel M. HITBY, William F. Ill WOODINGTON.

Donald D. Manuela O. Bejarano, 67, of Phoenix, a homemaker, died Sept 26, 1998. She was bom in Phoenix. Survivors include her husband, Silvestre daughters, Rachel Sally Krausto, Alice Rodriguez and Virginia; sons, Bobby and Rudy; sifters, Juana Cons, Dora Garcia and Alicia Garabaldi; brother, David Olguin; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation; 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, A.L Moore-Griin-shaw Mortuiiry Bethany Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, with rosary at 7 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Wednesday, SS.

Simon and Jude Cathedral, 6151 N. 27th Phoenix. Jan Berry, 49, of Phoenix, an insurance office manager, died Sept. 24, 1998. She was bom in Barberton, Ohio, and was a member of D.A.V.A, Survivors include her parents, Joyce and Charles Mossman; brothers, Richard Lindbe and Gary; aunts, Nancy Nehrenz and Martha Jarvis; and uncle, Walter Nehrenz.

Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th (ilendale. Contributions: American Cancer Society, 2929 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 80016.

Herbert Alfred Blackburn, 81, of Mesa, a warehouse supervisor, died Sept. 25, 1998. He was bom in Detroit and was a Master Mason. Survivors include his daughter, Deanne Moore; son, Herbert; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m.

Sunday, Bunker's Colonial Chapel, 3529 E. University Drive, Mesa, with visitation two hours before services. Edward E. Bowen, 70, of Scotts-dale, an owner of an automotive dealership, died Sept. 24, 1998.

He was bom in Grand Island, and was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of the Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Lu; daughter, Ellen Snedeker; sister, Maryelta Waldher; and four grandchildren; Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Ilayden Road, Scottsdale.

Services: 11a.m. Wednesday, at the mortuary. Jon E. Brown, 76, of Phoenix, died Sept. 24, 1998.

He was born in Chicago and was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his daughters, Krisline Sharkey, Suzann Hardy, and Linda Wilson; sons, Steve and Jeff Brown; eight grandchildren; and three great-grand-childre. Visitation: to a.m. Monday, Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Ilayden Road, Scottsdale.

Services: 10:30 am. Monday, National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix. Paul Edward Carney, 67, of Tempe, a water master, died Sept. 25, 1998.

He was born in Phoenix and was an Air Force veteran. Survivors include his sons, Kevin, Scott and Brian; sister, Margaret Henderberger; brother, Joseph; and eight grandchildren. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Carr-Tenney Mortuary, 2621 S. Rural Road, Tempe, with rosary at 7 p.m.

Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 2121 S. Ruaral Road, Tempe. Contributions: SL Vincent de Paul Society, P.O. Box LKiOO, Phoenix, 85002.

Mildred M. Chancy, 73, of Phoenix, a registered nurse, died Sept, 25, 1998. She was born in Baltimore. Survivors include her four daughters; and four grandchildren. Services have been held.

Contributions: Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Phoenix, AZ 85014. Green Acres Mortuary. Julie Jo Lynn Cochrane, 32, of Golden, a cashier in the fast-food industry, died Sept, 22, 1998. She was bom in Phoenix.

Survivors include her daughter, Heather; mother, Beverly Perez; sister, Gloria Silva; and brothers, Melvin and Donald. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Rude Family Northwest Mortuary, 4300 N. 19th Phoenix, with rosary at 7 p.m. Services: 10 a.m.

Tuesday, (ilendale Memorial Park, 7844 N. 61st (ilendale. Isabel Duron Corral, 79, of Phoenix, a restaurant owner, died Sept. 26, 1998. She was bom in Chandler.

Survivors include her daughter, Cecilia Flores; sons, Claudio, Raymond and Eddie; sisters, Helen Barron and Margaret Hyden; brother, Albert Duron; 14 gnuid-children; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Our Ladv of the Valley, 3220 W. Greenway Road, Phoenix. Contributions: St, Vincent de Paul Society, 3110 N.

51st Phoenix, AZ 85031. Greer-Wilson Funeral Home. Maryjo Cross, 71, of Phoenix, a homemaker, died Sept, 25, 1998. She was bom in Detroit, Survivors include her daughters, Nancy Lynne Babington, April Joelle Nicol and Gigi Nunn; son, Timothy John Babington; sister, Patricia Boudreu; brother, Howard John Stock; and 13 grandchildren. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m.

Sunday, Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale. Services: noon Monday, St. Francis Cemetery and Mausoleum, 5005 E. Oak Phoenix.

Dolores DeLlsse, 67, of Phoenix, a homemaker, died Sept. 23, 1998. She was bom in Atlantic. City. Survivors include her companion, Russell Stanford; daughters, Julie Beyer and Denise; sons, Rick, Stahlnecker and Jamie; mother, Virginia Kerwin; sisters, Diane DeGeorge and Yvonne Kerwin; brother, Tommy Kerwin; and five grandchildren.

Visitation: 10 a.m. Monday, Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Glendale. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, at the mortuary: John M.

Dempster', 63, of Mesa, a pharmacist, died Sept. 20, 1998. He was bom in Langdon, N.D. Survivors include his daughters, Mary Zimmerman and Catherine Roberts; sons, Timothy Grooms and John sister, Elizabeth Kertz; and two grandchildren. Services have been held.

Falconer Funeral Home. Gaylord Eugene Eppler, 70, of Phoenix, a manager, died Sept. 23, 1998. lie was bom In Ohiowa, Neb. Survivors 'include his wiie' Mary Frances; son, Michael; and two grandchildren.

Services 10 am. Wednesday, SL Frances Cohmbarium, 4800 E. Oak. Contributions: Dignita Hospice, 202 E. fcrll Drive, Suite 320, Phoenix, 85012.

A.L. Moore Grimshaw Mortuary. Irene B. Grass, 81, of Phoenix, a homemaker, died Sept 20, 1998. She was bom in Indiana Survivors include her husband, Christopher daughter, Linda; son, Allen; and two grandchildren.

Services are private. Contributions: American Cancer Society, 2929 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016. Whitney and Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home. Patricia H.

Gutwien, 62, of Phoenix, a caregiver, died Sept, 24, 1998. She was bom in Burley, Idaho. Survivors include her daughters, Cheryl Maurer, Jody Lyster and Norma Ferrell; son, Roger Moore; sister, Carolyn Payne; brother, Larry Johnson; and three grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Monday, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1 1th Ward, 2222 N.

40th Phoenix. Adobe Chapel Funeral Home. Venita Hampton, 87, of Phoenix, an owner and operator in the hospitality industry, died Sept. 13, 1998. She was bom in Kansas City, Mo.

Survivors include her daughter, Shirley Elizabeth Bowman; son, Carl Hampton; and six grandchildren. Services are private. Messinger Mortuary and Chapel. Carl R. Havighorst III, 68, of Chandler, a computer technician, died Sept.

26, 1998. He was bom in Seattle and a Korean War Navy medic veteran. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy J. No services are planned. Contributions: Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E.

Flower Phoenix, AZ 85014. Bueler Mortuary. Joseph Paul Hoelting, 71, of Glendale, a produce broker, died Sept, 24, 1998. He was bom in Carlinville, and was a Navy veteran, lie was also a member of the American Legion and the Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Rosemary; daughter, Angela Wisdom; son-in-law, Gary; and two granddaughters.

Services are private. Contributions to Leukemia Society of America. Chapel of Chimes. George Vincent Holcomb, 87, of Glendale, a self-employed rancher, died Sept, 24, 1998. He was bom in Norris, S.D.

Survivors include his, (laughters, Carol Benner, Karen Mackey, and Susan McCluskey; sons, Larry, Charles, and Richard; 17 grandchildren; and 22 greatgrandchildren. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Ilayden Road, Scottsdale. Services: 10 a.m.

Monday, at the mortuary. Contributions: Hospice of Arizona, 1800 E. Van Buren, Phoenix, AZ 85006. Lillian Byrd "Ross" Hood, 93, of Chandler, a retired University Medical Center administrator, died Sept 24, 1998. She was bom in Blylheville, Ark.

She is survived by her sisters, Alice Marie Ross, Margery Brisller and Alberta liage. Services: 11a.m. Monday, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 3530 N. 32nd Phoenix, with visitation an hour before services. Whitney and Murphy ARcadia Mineral Home.

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He I was bom in Phoe-' nix and was an Air i4 Force veteran. Sur- vivors include his wife, Kris; daughters, TVacee Webb-Derbidge and Kim; sons, Jared and David; mother Marjorie; father, Thomas sisters, Caralee Mumma, Linda Trotter and Jean Coates; and two grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Church of Jesus Christ of Utter-day Saints, Bellair Ward, 4901 W. Union Hills Road, Phoenix.

Contributions; David Horstman Memorial Fund at any Bank One Branch. Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary. Jack Erwin King, 73, of Sun City West, a flight line mechanic in the airline industry, died Sept 25, 1998. He was born in Fort Worth. He is survived by his wife, Delores.

No services are planned. Best Funeral Services. James Burl Mapp, 65, of Chandler, a retired Air Force career man, died Sept. 20, 1998. He was bom in Hollister, and was a Korean War and Vietnam War Survivors include his wife, Frankie daughters, Rhonda Giannotti, Kerry Twyman and Lee Ann Gruntzel; son, Greg; mother, Erma Lee; brother, Lorry and four grandchildren.

Ar'angments are pending. Bueler Mort uary. Cluire E. Martell, 79, of Mesa, a homemaker, died Sept. 21, 1998.

She was bom in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Survivors include her sister, Myra; brother, Charles; and several pieces and nephews. Mass: 10 a.m. Monday, All Saints Catholic Church, 1534 N. Recker Road, Mesa.

Mountain View Mortuary. George Veldon Massingill, 85, of Scottsdale, an operating engineer, died Sept 24, 1998. He was bom in Snyder, Texiis, and was a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Rita Massingill; daughter, Joann Cain; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services are private.

Claud P. May, 01, of Tempe, an electrician, died Sept 24, 1998. He was bom in Pine Grove, Mich. Survivors include his wife, Josephine May; daughter, Jacuuelyn Hubaker; son, David; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services are private.

Contributions: King of Glory Lutheran Church, 2085 E. Southern Tempe 85282. Leora E. Miller, 72, of Coolidge, a homemaker, died Sept. 25, 1998.

She was bom in Ada, Okla. Survivors include her husband, Guy; daughters, Alice Denman and Tina Goswick; son, Tracy Casste-vens; sisters, Lucy Burroughs, Lillian Scoggins and Wynona Eastman; brothers, Emmit Uurbert and Tom Goodwin; and six grandchildren. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Simes Mortuaries Coolidge Chapel, 410 W. Roosevelt, Coolidge.

Services: 1 1 a.m. Monday, Valley Memorial Piirk, 6894 East Highway 287, Coolidge. Wesley S. Peterson, 76, of Phoenix, a retired public schools foreman and maintenance engineer, died Sept, 24, 1998. He was bom in Chicago and was a World War II Navy veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret daughter, Sandra U)tter; sons, Kirk mid Brian; mother, Estelle; sister, Gwendolyn Jonas; brother, Ferris; and three grandchildren. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Whitney and Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, with rosary at 7 p.m. Mass: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 2312 E. Campbell Drive, Phoenix. Contributions: American Cancer Society, 2929 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016.

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Messinger Mortuary and Chapel. Donald D. Woodington, 80, of Scottsdale, a retired university professor and superintendent for California public schools, died Sept. 23, 1998. He was born in Eau Claire, and was a World War II Marine Corps veteran.

He was a Mason and a Shriner. Survivors include his wife, Donna; sons, Brad and Robert; stepdaughters, Colleen, Kim and Karin; stepson, Craig; brothers, George and James; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Barnabas on the Desert Church, 6715 N.

Mockingbird Lane, Scottsdale. Contributions: Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Mower Phoenix, AZ 85014, or Shriner's Crippled Children's Hospital, Fairfax and Virginia avenues, Salt Lake City, UT 84103. Messinger Mortuary and Chapel. 801 Funeral Announcements ECHTN6M, Elizabeth MaoUdlena heresea.

It, of Mlddleburgh, passed away Sunday, September 20, 1W8 at her home. She was born on April 2, 1919 In Brunn, Czechoslovakia, the daughter ot Jack and Theresea DeBertolls. On August 10, 194 she married Joseph E. Echtner, he predeceased her In 1986. Mrs.

Echtner was 8 lifelong area resident, homemaker and she and her husband were dairy farmers. She Is survived by four daughters, Rosemarle Churchill of Stamford, Elizabeth Wilms of West Berne, Alice Echtner of Fultonham, Kathleen Tolbert of Apache Junction, three sons, Henry Echtner of Mlddleburgh, George Echfner of Pensacola, FL, Frederick Echtner of Mlddleburgh, 18 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, a brother John DeBertolls of Apache junction, a sister, Helen VanSlse of Mlddleburgh, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation took place at the Leatherstocklng Crematory Cherry Valley. Funeral services will be private at the convenience ot the family. Contributions In Mrs.

Echtner's memory may be made to the Catsklll Area Hospice, 151 Main Coblcskill. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ottman Funeral Home. Cherry Valley. HOELTING, Joseph 71 of Glendale passed away leptemoer 24, IV98. Mr.

Hoelting was Dorn In Illinois. He came to Arizona In 1969 from Green Bay, Wisconsin. Mr. Hoelting was a 42 year veteran of the produce Industry. He was co-owner of R.J.

Distributing before retiring In 1987. Mr. Hoelting served In me Navv from 1945 through 1946. He was a former Post Commander ot the American Legion In Carlinville. He was also a member of the K.C.

as well as the Elk's Lodge. Survivors include his wife Rosemary; Daughter, Angela and Son-in-law Gary Wisdom; Twin Granddaughters, Katie and Kelly Wisdom; and several Brothers and Sisters. Contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society ot America Desert Mountain States Chapter, 2990 East Northern Avenue E-100 Phoenix, Az 85028. JOHNSON, Helen Patricia, age 62, passed away on September 24, 1998. A loving mother.

Survived by 4 children, son, Rodger; daughters, Chervl, Jody, Norma; 3 Grandchildren, Megan, Michael, Madeline; 1 brother Larrv and wife (Dolores) Johnson ot North Ooden, UT; sister, Carolyn and husband (Junior) Payne of Roy, UT; half sisters, Louise and husband (Neal) Schmitt, and Bennle and husband (Robert) Asspn of Las Vegas, NV; Vern and wife (Wilms) Johnson of Rupoert, ID; Jean Isack of Paul, ID; Jean Johnson of Huntsvllle, Or. Preceded In death by her parents, mother pagmar C. Aldous and father Gustave E. Johnson; bother Edward and bother-ln-law Jim. She enioved many close friends and family with a good sense of humor and smile for everyone.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, Sept, 28, at 6:00 PM at Church of Jesus Christ or Latter Day Saints, 2222 N. 40th Phx, AZ. Contributions can be made to the Hospice of the Valley. MacBiain, Larry Reed Passed away 91998. Larry was 45 yrs old, born on 3953 In Meadvllle PA.

He graduated from Meadvllle Sr High School then attended Jamestown Business College. He married Debl Ostrom on 101875 who survives him. Larry was a born salesman who could sell anything. His last employment was for Shatter Electric Supply. Larry Is proceeded In death by his mother Grace MacBiain.

Survived by his father Harold R. S(acBlain, sister; Mrs Lyle (Diane) Smith, three rothers Gary, Joe Sonny, ail from Meadvllle PA. Mr MacBiain was "Uncle Larry" to 9 nieces IB nephews. He enioved wood carving, painting, wood burning, drawing, reading, fishing, camping cooking. His passing is a tremendous loss to those who were lucky enough to know his strength, his willpower to fight, his sense of humor.

We will miss you will carry you in our hearts always. Services are to be held Wednesday 93098 at at the Franclslcan Renewal Center. 5802 E. Lincoln, Paradise Valley. In Memoriam In Loving Mi mrv nf WA AYNfc Nt Fl Wavne N.

Blakely, 72 lun City lolned the great Spirit Army whose footfalls cause no sound on June jwa. Me was porn in i raer, lowa uecemoer 14, 5 and lived oreteen and teenaae years In Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his lamer uayiun Diaciy, uauvc ui vhm-chiics, Indiana and mother Bessie Rose (nee) McNeal of 'amer Oscar Dayton Biakeiy, native ot vincennes. 1 raer ani a membi Heaven. Traer and was reunited with them when he became a member of the glorious Army of the Host of Wayne Is survived bv his companion Iris Hargrove, sons Russell and Gale, dauahters Linda Bay ot Arlington, Texas and Lois Henderson of Billings, Montana.

Also, Iris' sons Bobby ot New Jersey and Jerry and several grandchildren. Also surviving are siblings, sisters Lois Murdock, Mary Koenig and Kerry Smith and brothers Louis Blakely and Woody Smith. Wayne enlisted In the Marines In November 1941 when only 15 years ot age. At camp Pendleton, California he lolned with the First Marine Division embarking for the Pacific Theater when 16 years uii. He oartlrlDAted severa camoaians amona hs many experiences In me Island hopping challenges of his combat outfit before assignment to Camp Quanllco, Virginia, He was discharged at the ripe old age of 19, young In years but experienced way beyond his age.

His claim to fame was seeing action in several malor campaigns and the only Mury received was contusions to his back while clear ng trees tron an area and a tree fell hitting trees tron an an ie back. He also im which he occ nim in me pack. Me aiso contactea maiaria ana typhus from which he occasionally surterea. Wayne moved his young family of wife Mary Jane (nee) Hull and fwo young children to Phoenix In 948 (Mary died of cancer In 1975). In time, Wayne lolned the Ison Fire Department which was later wa as I.

artrr plned the Ison Fire Department, which wa Incorporated Into the Phoenix Fire Depa trom which he retired. Engine Compa represented me fire department at the Department npany zu he rnaoel services In honor of Wayne's many years of faithful service Wayne was a life member of the Loyal Order of oose being supportive ot Mooscheart, the chll- irens home of the organization and was a past Governor nf Sou' old lodge was declared inadei im Phoenix Lodge t2072. When the red nadenuate he soearhcaded ige was dc rilna Hrlup a nun ing drive and construction of a larger lodge home. Funeral senIces were conducted by Pastor David Powell with Intcrnn lent at mi ie National Memorial cemetery wnere tv where he pined mo lined thousands of other fallen warriors In their final bivouac. Wavne's veteran associations Included the American Legion and the Disabled Amerclan Veterans where he Invested In a life membership.

The DAv provided military funeral ceremonies at the cemetery. Wayne Is dearly missed by his family and sorely missed by his many friends who were blessed to know him, work with him and share his friendship and love, Wayne will never be forgotten. Cards of Thanks THANK to those people sending flowers 8i cards to Dr. George R. Weber who's last names addresses were not Included on the card.

Mrs. 859 Cemetery Lots, Monuments A Svcs GREENWOOD Memorial Park 2JO0 W. Van Buren, 1 chapel rose bronze double marker wyase 2 adult vaults, value S3900, sell tor $1000. 582-8328 GREENWOOD MEMORY LAWN, single plot at discounted price, valued at $1200, selling for $1000 cish. Contact Lory 997-1682 Greenwood Memory Lawn, Phoenix.

Beautiful single plot across trom Mausoleum, current price $1295, will sell for $995. Call 944-3329 Phoenix Memorial Park, plot for 2, vaults, 2 Heritage caskets, nice location, market price $6700, 2 asKing S4Mu coo. yy-ns SINGLE PLOT, opening and closing, with marker. Green Acres, Incoffsdale. $1850 tall 274-405J after Spm 1 Lot at Paradise Memorial Gardens 9300 E.

Shea, Sect. 14, Lot 2, $1200. 580-0129 DR. DONALD D. WOODINGTON Donald D.

Woodington, Ph.D. horn May 13, 1918 in Eau Claire, WI to Clyde and Hilda Woodington, passed away in Scottsdale on September 23, 1 W8. Dr. Woodington, a resident of Scottsdale since 1487, born and raised in Wisconsin, was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, attended Stanford University and received his Master's and Doctorate Degrees from the University ol California at Berkeley. Dr.

Woodington served as Superintendent of Schools in many of California's larger school districts including Monterey Peninsula. After retiring from school administration, he became -a professor in the state of California retiring as Professor Emeritus. A life long member of the Masonic Order, he was a member of the South Bay Lodge, 421, AM of California, York Rite Body, and El Zaribah Shrine Temple of Phoenix. He was a member of St. Barnabas on the Desert Episcopal Church, Paradise Valley.

He is survived by his wife. Donna of Scottsdale; brothers, George and James of Wisconsin; sons, Brad and Robert of California; step-children, Colleen, Craig, Kim and K.irm; grandchildren, Scott of Campbell, CA, Katherine and Amy of Sonora, CA; 5 step-grandchildren. Memorial service will be held on Monday, September 28 at 10 A.M. at St. Barnabas on the Desert Church, 6715 N.

Mockingbird Paradise Valley. A graveside service will he held on Wednesday, September 30 at 10 A.M. at the family plot, Forest Hill Cemetery, bau Claire, WI. Family suggests contributions to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower, Phoenix, AZ 85014 or Shriner's Crippled Childrens' Hospital, Fairfax at Virginia, Salt Lake City.

UT X4103. Arrangements by Messinger Mortuary Chapel, Scottsdale. Serving Entire Phoenix Metro Area Phone (602) 875-9035 24hours jr'When Tragedy strikes yourl family, compassion, service and Integrity Is to be expected from a funeral Come to one of the Valley's Newest Funeral Homes, where service and integrity are never compromised. We accept most of the already prefunded arrangements written by local funeral homes Get the most out of your wise prearrangement decision with the benefit of our modern, centrally located establishment. Dasic Cremation from $595.00 ORestiauen CPari 4 MORTUARY 6" CEMETERY 4'ilO Southern Avenue Phoenix, AZ 8W40 437-0436 Look for the Funeral Guide every Wednesday, Friday tV Sunday In the Arizona Republic 'V "fl Ml W7T1 Raymond C.

Arbizo, 47, of Dripping Spring, a cowboy on the Arbizo family ranch, died Sept. 24, 1998. Survivors include his wife, Carmen; daughter, Amanda; sons, Johnny anil Preston; sisters, Mary Ramirez, Lucy Lopez, Er-neslina Contreras, and Isabel; brother, Joe; and one grandchild. Visitaton: a.m. Monday, ilayden High School Auditorium, Thome Avenue, followed by services at 10.

Griffith Mortuary. Drngulm Karl "Dlcli" Banasek, ((, of Mesa, a tailor, died Sept. WW. He ui: iu ill f'rn. I alia.

Survivors in clude nis wue, lelka Hemiina; daughter, Marina; sons, Ivan and Brian; brother, Steve; and eight grandchildren. Visitation: (i to 8 p.m. Monday, Meldnim Mortuary, 2 N. Macdonald Mesa, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Mass: Tuesday, Queen of i'eace Catholic Church, 1 11 N.

Macdonald Mesa. Paula Carnwlita Iliircless, (iO, of Sun City West, a promotionalist, died Sept. 24, She was born in Uislol, ILL, and was a member of the Women's Club. Survivors include her husband, Bernie; and sons, Michael and Christopher. Visitation: 1 to 5 p.m.

Sunday, ('amino Del Sol Funeral Chapel, Camino Del Sol, Sun City West, Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Our Lady of Loonies Catholic Church, 19002 N. 128th Sun City West. Contributions: Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, 027 S. 48th Suite 110 Tempe, 852H1.

Harold L. Berker, 79, of Prescott Valley, a retired railroad freight clerk, died Sept. 24, 1998. He was bom in East Syracuse, N.Y., and was a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows. Survivors include his wife, Anna; daughters, Annette Presnell, Juanila Ve-lez and Janice Holbert; brothers, Nelson and Donald; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Camelback Sunset Chapel, Ml W. Camelback Road, Phoenix, with visitation two hours before services. I 'W 4 Dorothy and September Dorothy February and Dorothy Arizona 1 BM r-r-, wxmTiUnum r72mmmmmri urn A II iif II It liffiSiSOTM AARON I'rcmatwi 4 Hunil Service DOROTHY WISDOM GIESZL Wisdom Gicszl, 87, loving mother grandmother, passed away on 23, 1998 in Phoenix, AZ. was born in Canton, MS on 28, 191 1, the youngest of five children.

She moved to Arizona as a young girl graduated from Tucson High School. graduated from the University of with a degree in Physical Education in 1934. While attending the of along with her four siblings, she and her sister sang a duct introducing the "Bear Down Arizona" fight song to the student body. She married William "Bill" Gicszl on August 16, 1938 in Tucson and celebrated their Golden Anniversary in 1988. For many years Dorothy taught music in the Scottsdale School District retiring in 1970.

Her piano playing was an integral part of her life. Not only did her "honky-tonk" style influence her students, but was also enjoyed by many at the retirement homes and senior centers where she volunteered. In the midst of her busy life, her family was first and of utmost importance. FIcr infectious laugh will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors include, son.

Jim of Phoenix; daughters, Judie Gicszl Jesman of Paradise Valley, Carol Gatesh of Marina, CA, Janet Gicszl Roberts of Tempe, AZ; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Friends may call on the family on Sunday, 27, 1998 from 6 P.M to 8 P.M. at Messinger Mortuary Chapel, 7601 E. Indian School Scottsdale. Service will be held on Monday.

28, 1998 at 2:00 P.M. at Monte Vista Baptist Church, 2409 N. 36th Phoenix. Family suggests contributions to Hospice of the Valley, In Memory of Dorothy W. Gicszl, 1510 E.

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