Bernita A. Parker
Bernita A. Parker, 80, of Apache Junction, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2002. Mrs. Parker, a homemaker, born in Imley City, Michigan, is survived by her daughter Helene Goyer, sister Maxine Floyd, granddaughters Carole Purtee and Leslie Vincent, grandson John Gover and 10 great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Gus W. Pearce
Gus W. Pearce, of Apache Junction, passed away Friday, January 18, 2002. Mr. Pearce, a baker, born in Battle Creek, Michigan, is survived by his wife Anna, daughter Tressa Miller, son Gustave W. Pearce, Jr., sister Mabel Hickman, brother Robert B. Pearce, and 2 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Elmer F. Binder
Elmer F. Binder, 84, of Apache Junction, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2002. Mr. Binder, a chief underwriter for insurance companies and an Army Veteran, was born in Chicago, Illinios and is survived by his wife Bessie, stepson Richard F. Clarke, 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Ralph L. Meyer
Ralph L. Meyer, 83, of Apache Junction, passed away in his home after a battle with cancer. Mr. Meyer, born in North Dakota, located to Apache Junction in 1984 after working for the Copper Smelter for 25 years in Anaconda, Montana. He was a staff Seargent in WWII from 1942-1945. He received the Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Theater Service Medal and two Overseas Service Bars and was a life member of VFW. Mr. Meyer is survived by his wife of 55 years, Genevieve, sister Beatrice Odermann, sisters in law Alma Berg, Lorraine Check and Clara Renfrow, brother in law Omer Michels and many wonderful nieces, nephews and their spouses. Mr. Meyer was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and a nephew.
Robert Markle
Robert Markle, 73, of Apache Junction, passed away Friday, January 25, 2002. Mr. Markle is survived by his wife Audrey, daughters Nancy Cymmer, Wanda Freshwater (Paul Loser), Vicky Wilcox, and grandaughter Molly Wilcox. Science Care handled all arrangements.
Geraldine E. Peterson
Geraldine E. Peterson, 73, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2002. Mrs. Peterson, an employee of Washinton State, is survived by her husband of 58 years Charles D. Peterson, daughters Judith Mitchell, Joyce Gerst, Jacqueline Miner and son Paul Daniel Peterson, 13 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Her body was donated to Life Science.
Winnie Marie Plumb
Winnie Marie Plumb, 37, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2002. Mrs. Plumb, a homemaker, born in Durango, Colorado, is survived by her husband Robert Plumb, daughter Randi Plumb, son Rile Plumb, father Robert Cox, stepmother Virginia Cox, sisters Barbara Durland and Patty Evans, brothers Gary Cox, Randy Cox, Jay Cox, Steven Cox, Stanley Cox and Robert Cox, preceded in death by her mother Doris Cox. Cole & Maud Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Emil Reule
Emil Reule, 87, of Apache Junction, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2001. Mr. Reule, a Navy Veteran of WWII, born in Gackle, North Dakota, is survived by his sons Terry (Pollie) Reule, Dickinson, and Randy (Alice) Reule, daughter Mona Morgan, brothers Norman (Alta) Reule, and William (Lucille) Reule, 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Ladbury Funeral Home handled all arrangements.
Victor C. TenEyck
Victor C. TenEyck, 76, of Apache Junction, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2002. Mr. TenEyck, a Navy Veteran of WWII and Aeronautical Engineer, born in McFarland, Kansas, is survived by his wife Arlene, daughter Ronda Brammer, sons Gary A. and Randy TenEyck, sister Roberta Berroth, brothers Harry and Robert TenEyck and 5 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Beth Irena Woodbury
Beth Irena Woodbury, 96, of Apache Junction, passed away Friday, January 25, 2002. Mrs. Woodbury, a retired RN, born in Lanark, Illinois, is survived by her daughter Janet L. Ferr, sons Harry N. and Allan Woodbury, 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
William James DeRienzo
William James DeRienzo, 42, of Apache Junction, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2002. Mr. DeRienzo, a heavy equipment operator and member of AZ Youth Rough Riders, born in Lowell, Mass., is survived by his wife Lori Haynes DeRienzo, daughter Jennell M. DeRienzo, step daughter Lindsey White, step son Justin White, parents Alphonse and Edna DeRienzo, sister Lisa M. Harrison, brother Michael A. DeRienzo, and grandmother Rena DeRienzo. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
George Albert Khoury
George Albert Khoury, 87, of Apache Junction, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2002. Mr. Khoury, an aerospace industrial engineer, born in Pittsburgh, PA, is survived by his daughter Marlene (Stan) Waters, 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Ruth W. Langfitt
Ruth W. Langfitt, 87, of Apache Junction, passed away Tuesday, Febraury 5, 2002. Mrs. Langfitt, a homemaker, born in Madrid, Iowa, is survived by her son Ron, 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
John F. Leonard
John F. Leonard, 77, of Apache Junction, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2002. Mr. Leonard, an engraver born in Newark, New Jersey, is survived by his wife Ellen, daughter Karen McGregor, sons John, Patrick and William, and 3 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Hollis L. Weaver
Hollis L. Weaver, 81, of Apache Junction, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2002. Mrs. Weaver, a real estate spe#####t, born in Hamilton County, Indiana, is survived by husband Jack, daughter Kay Hayes, son in law Rev. William A. Hayes, sisters Wilma Bangle, Mary Huffer, Lavina Cummings, Barbara Hutchens and Mildred Price, 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mountain View Memorial Gardens Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Vern L. Dally
Vern L. Dally, 76, of Apache Junction, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2002. Mr. Dally, life member of VFW and the American Legion, Veteran of the Navy during WWII, born in New Castle, Washington, is survived by his wife Theresa, daughters Donna Jackson, Deborah Freese, and Patricia Niffon, sons Stephen, Michael, Richard and William, and step son Chuck. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Stanley C. Martin
Stanley C. Martin, 85, of Apache Junction, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2002. Mr. Martin, a laundry salesman and Navy Veteran of WWII, born in Harrison, Maine, is survived by his wife Erna, daughters Sherry Bennett and Judith Allen, sons Stanley Martin II and Duane Martin, sisters Verna Smith, Helen Trumble and Jeannette Perkins, brother Edward Martin and 7 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Pearl V. Paul
Pearl V. Paul, 87, of Apache Junction, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2002. Mrs. Paul, a homemaker, born in Cohasset, MN, is survived by her daughters Beverly Jean Rasmussen and Diana Paul, son Charles Paul and 9 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Lawrence J. Steingasser, Jr.
Lawrence J. Steingasser, Jr., 50, of Apache Junction, passed away Monday, February 11, 2002. Mr. Steingasser, a quarry manager, born in Medina, New York, is survived by his wife Peggy, daughter Amanda, step sons Blane, Tyson and Darren Williams, sisters Sunne Conley and Barbara Rubin, and 1 grandchild. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Alvin T. Dent
Alvin T. Dent, 89, of Apache Junction, passed away Monday, February 18, 2002. Mr. Dent, a farmer born in Putman County, West Virginia, is survived by his daughter Zonja Carbio, sons Mark, Vernon, James, Lee, Cody and Wes Dent, brother Truman Dent, 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
John D. Meiler
John D. Meiler, 76, of Apache Junction, passed away Monday, February 18, 2002. Mr. Meiler, a truck driver and WWII Veteran was born in Buffalo, New York and is survived by his wife Dolores, daughters Michele Meiler and Lynette C. Meiler, sons Michael S., Timothy P. and Jonathan M. Meiler, sisters Anna Mae Mrozek, Catherine Meiler, and Neole Warsitz, brothers Robert and Richard Meiler, and 10 grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
Dorothy E. Shank
Dorothy E. Shank, 92, of Mesa, passed away Friday, February 15, 2002. Mrs. Shank, a homemaker, born in St. Charles, Iowa, is survived by her daughters Joan May and Carolyn Mackey, 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary handled all arrangements.
