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Date: Tuesday, 5 February 2008, at 5:47 p.m.

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From Yavapai County, Arizona:

Margaret Winkler
Margaret Winkler, 80, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 1997, at Yavapai Regional Medical Center.
She was born May 29, 1917, in Pennsylvania. She moved to Arizona from Pennsylvania 22 years ago.
She worked for the Motor Vehicle Department in Phoenix for many years before retiring. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #78 in Humboldt.
Mrs. Winkler enjoyed helping people, and enjoyed her flowers in her greenhouse. She also enjoyed playing Bingo, and she had many friends who will miss her.
Survivors include stepdaughter, Thelma Mastern of Florida; and friend, Melvin Abell of Dewey.
Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, at the American Legion Post #78 in Humboldt, with Harry L. Carlise officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post #78, Humboldt, Ariz. 86329.
Sunrise Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Billy Glaze
Billy "BJ" Glaze, 62, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 1997, at Yavapai Regional Medical Center.
He was born Sept. 20, 1935, in Birmingham, Ala., to Richard and Mamie (Blackstone) Glaze.
Mr. Glaze moved to Mesa from Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1974, and to Prescott Valley in 1993.
He was employed by Garret as a maintenance worker for four and one-half years, retiring in 1979. He also worked for the State of Arizona in maintenance for six months.
He was a member of the American Legion and served as a past commander. He was director for the Greater Prescott Bowling Association, as well as being a member of the Fleet Reserve Association.
Mr. Glaze served his country in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service, retiring after 20 years of service.
He enjoyed fishing and golfing, as well as watching Phoenix Suns and Chicago Cubs games. He had a talent for woodworking and did a great deal of work at the Plaza Bowl and Antelope Lanes. He loved bowling and would spend a great deal of his time at the bowling lanes. He loved animals, especially his dog, "Teddy." He spent many pleasant hours camping with friends and family.
Mr. Glaze was proud to be a father and grandfather. He loved his family, but felt especially proud of his 20 years in the Navy Submarine Service.
Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Linda Sue; daughters, Robin Lynn Slade of Phoenix and Brenda Hodges and Suzie Glaze, both of Prescott Valley; sisters, Ezelle Uines of Birmingham, Ala., and Nellie Talley, also of Alabama; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by brothers Robert and Richard and sisters; Irene and Evelle.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, Cortez and Carleton streets.
A celebration of Mr. Glaze's life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, also at Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, with the Rev. Byron Banta, pastor of Corona Baptist Church, officiating.
Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Robert Thorpe
Robert G. Thorpe, 77, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1997, at Prescott Samaritan Village.
He was born Jan. 29, 1920, in Rochester, N.Y., to Sydney C. And Mabel B. (Smith) Thorpe. He moved to Prescott from Sylmar, Calif., in May 1989.
Mr. Thorpe graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in mechanical engineering. He retired as a mechanical engineer in 1976 from Lockheed Aircraft, where he had been employed for 20 years.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He and his wife, Ruth, attended Trinity Presbyterian Church in Prescott. He enjoyed playing golf and chess and listening to piano music.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth, who he married on May 13, 1956; daughter, Mary Alice Smith of Jenks, Okla.; sister, Delores Standing of Brockport, N.Y.; two grandchildren and a niece.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Prescott Samaritan Village Chapel, 1030 Scott Drive, with Dr. Bruce Humphrey, pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church, officiating.
The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society, 915 W. Gurley St., Prescott, AZ 86301.
Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Evelyn Lewis
Evelyn Marie Lewis, 65, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 1997, at Yavapai Regional Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 1, 1932, in Winslow, to Isaac and Mable (Edwards) Lewis.
She was a manager for the Industrial Laundry in Phoenix for many years before retiring in 1973. She moved to Prescott Valley three years ago.
Survivors include sisters Helen Stone and Alice Rawnsley, both of Prescott Valley, and brother, Leonard Lewis of Phoenix.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Redwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Dewey, with the Rev. James Gambrell officiating.
Sunrise Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Louise Hisey
Louise Rose Hisey, 92, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 1997, at her Mi Casa residence.
She was born Aug. 23, 1905, in Riverside, Calif., to Edwin and Margaret (Mason) Rose.
Mrs. Hisey was a charming and vivacious wife, mother and good friend, possessing many talents.
Survivors include her husband, Lehmann of Prescott Valley; daughter, Liz Kalber of Wellesley, Mass.; sister, Esther Schaeffer of Sarasota, Fla.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Kachina Point Retirement Village, second floor, 405 Jacks Canyon Road, Village of Oak Creek.
Sunrise Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Steven Johnson
Steven L. Johnson, 48, died Monday, Nov. 3, 1997, in Flagstaff, as a result of a motorcycle accident.
He was born Oct. 16, 1949, in Great Falls, Mont., to the Rev. And Mrs. Leon Johnson.
He graduated from Chinook, Mont., High School in 1967, joined the Navy for four years and became a dental technician. Cross-country truck driving for Lester Trucking Co. of Iowa was his favorite job.
Mr. Johnson was employed by Earth Products, Inc. in Prescott Valley at the time of his death.
Survivors include his wife, Susan, of Prescott Valley; daughter, Sarah of Sacramento, Calif.; parents, Shirley and Leon of Dutton, Mont.; brothers, Bruce of Great Falls, Mont., and Glenn of Billings, Mont.; and sister, Carolyn Dowdy of Great Falls, Mont.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Chason; and a sister, Janis.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Dutton United Methodist Church in Dutton, Mont. Cremation has taken place and burial of his remains will be in the Dutton Cemetery.
Flagstaff Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.

John Lovell
John Herbert Lovell, 86, died Friday, Oct. 31, 1997, at a local nursing home.
He was born Jan. 20, 1911, in Tonawanda, N.Y., to Joseph and Albertine (Pieper) Lovell.
Mr. Lovell worked as a timekeeper and cost clerk for Remington Rand Electronics for many years. He moved to Prescott Valley from New York. He married Esther Thompson on Aug. 21, 1993, in Prescott Valley.
He was a member of the Prescott Valley Christian Church and also the Elks Lodge and the Masonic Lodge F & AM.
Survivors include his wife, Esther of Prescott Valley; daughter, Frances Glass, also of Prescott Valley; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Private family services were held.
Sunrise Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

John Lovell
John Herbert Lovell, 86, died Friday, Oct. 31, 1997.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Prescott Valley Christian Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Prescott Valley Christian Church.
Private family services were held.

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