SCOTT, Leonard N., 78, died peacefully on May 30, 2000 in Tucson, Arizona. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Sophie; by his children, Bonnie Mackintosh (Graham) of San Diego, California, Wesley Scott of Park Ridge, Illinois; and stepchildren, Bill Hedrich (Jean) of Bloomingdale, Illinois and Carol Traub (Ronald) of Des Plaines, Illinois. There are six grandchildren as well.
Leonard was born in Winnipeg, Canada, and spent many years working as a food broker in Chicago. He was also a longstanding member of the Shriner's. He and his wife have resided in Tucson for the past eight years.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Carondelet Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary's Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745, in memory of Leonard.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 750 W. Chapala, on Thursday, June 8, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Carla Williams will officiate.
Future services will also be held in Elgin, Illinois at a date to be determined.
SHAW, Nathan R., 26, of Tucson, died May 1, 2000. Son of Linda L. Owens of Tucson; brother of Lea N. Colville of Missoula, Montana; grandson of Dollas Carlson of Tucson. Funeral services private. Interment in Billings, Montana. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st. Ave., (888-1111), Tucson, AZ.
BOWEN, Robert M., 74, Died: May 26, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL (888-1111)
DIXON, Raymond L., 13 Died: May 26, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL (888-1111)
JERRY L. KIRKPATRICK, 63, of Tucson
Went to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness, he was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Born January 13, 1937 in Benton, Ark. preceded in death by daughter, Janet L. Dawson; parents, William ‘Bill' and Violetta; brother, Ronnie. He is survived by wife, Betty Jeanne; sons, Gary, Audie (Robin) Kirkpatrick; daughter, Debbie (Gary) Miller, all of Tucson; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Bobby Polanco, Doris (John) Lisko, Sharon (Lee) Fuller, all of CA. and Melba (John) Mares of Texas; brothers, Ted, Bill (Betty), Joe (Bonnie), all of CA, and Dennis of OK.; many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Jerry was the owner of Craftsmen Painting Contr. for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and family. Memorial service 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2000 at BRINGS'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with Pastor Ralph Hilton officiating. In lieu of flowers remembrances can be made to the American Diabetes Associations, 40 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, AZ 85711
Be at peace Dad – we will miss you !!!
MESENBERG, Joseph P., 88 Died: May 27, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL (888-1111)
MOONEY, George L., 70, Died: May 29, 2000. ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL (888-1111)
RIPKA, Eleanor G., 80, passed away on May 29, 2000 after a short battle with Alzheimer's. 'Ellie' was preceded in death by her parents, John L. and Leah G. Ripka. She has two surviving relatives, Jean Hornberger and Evelyn Sebestyen of Trenton, NJ. Ellie lived a long and independent life following her retirement from Valley National Bank in 1981. All who knew her, her friends and her co-workers, will dearly miss her. Funeral Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd., at Speedway, Tuesday, June 6, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor John Witkop officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior. Entombment to follow at South Lawn cemetery.
ALBANNA, Georgette, born in Iraq, living in Tucson since 1992, died on June 3, 2000 at Tucson Medical Center. Survived by her three children, Entisar Vivi Sabbagh (Adib) of Tucson, AZ; Sami Albanna (Linah) of Chevy Chase, MD; and Faisal Albanna (Paula) of St. Louis, MO; also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2000, at Blessed Sacrament Chapel, St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 5150 N. Valley View Rd. A Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2000, at Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Burial will follow at Holy Hope cemetery on Oracle Rd. Suggested memorial contributions to Casa De Los Ninos, 1101 N. 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave (@ Magee).
BUTCHER, Ivory B., 90, died June 3, 2000. preceded in death by her husband, Herman, February 9, 1999. Survived by son, Richard (Carole) Butcher; daughter, Edis Roe; grandchildren, Richard, Jr., Lori, Daniel, Kelli, Mark, Emilee, Bonnie, Aaron; 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Howard and Robert Blount. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 8, 2000 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, at the mortuary.
CILLITTO, Ida Belle, 73, of Tucson, died unexpectedly June 4, 2000. She is survived by her sons, Cecil (Jan), Charles (Marci), John (Debbie); nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; half brothers, Lester, Keith and Gene Bond; and half sister, Judy Clark. At her request, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Ida Belle to: American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima, Tucson 85712 or American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, 85712. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee.
FISCHER, Evelyn G. Calder, 76, of Tucson, died June 3, 2000. She was a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #5384 and was chief baker at the Rancho De La Osa Guest Ranch in Sasabe, AZ for 16 years. She is survived by her daughter, Cheri (Bill) Davis of Tucson; grandchildren, William (Kristina) Davis, III and Christina Davis; brothers, James Calder of Hardy, NE and Joseph Calder of Lincoln, NE. preceded in death by husband, Jack W. Fischer and daughter, Marilyn Calder Krieger. Service, Friday, 10:00 a.m., Holy Way Presbyterian Church, 4221 W. Ajo Way. Interment, Evergreen cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
GAVEL, Toby Duane, 24, died June 2, 2000. Best friend and beloved husband of Heidi; son of Raquel; grandson of Betty Gavel; nephew of Duane (Marie) Gavel; son-in-law of Cynthia Ankeles; friend, Steven Tremblay. Other relatives also survive and best buddy Mickee Dawg.
Memorial service 5:00 p.m., Thursday, June 8, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with Rabbi Joseph Weizenbaum officiating. The family suggests donations, in Toby's name, be made to the Southern AZ Humane Society, 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd., Tucson, AZ, 85716, or to the charity of your choice.
GILL, Emily C., 18, died June 3, 2000. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
HARSTE, Henry William 'Hank' 79, died June 5, 2000. Father of Charles (Nancy); brother of Kathryn (Jack) Schings; and devoted companion of Loise Trester; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. He was WWII Navy veteran, serving on the USS Dixie as a Chief Machinist, in the South Pacific. He was also a life long Lutheran and was currently attending the Body of Christ Free Lutheran Church. Funeral Service 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 8, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, with Rev. Tom Pflueger officiating. Additional services and burial will be held in Ohio. The family suggests donations, in Hank's name to the American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712. Friends may call from 12:00 p.m. to service time, Thursday, June 8, 2000.
SANCHEZ, Victoria, 63, died June 5, 2000. Wife of Arnold Sanchez; mother of Erenio Sanchez and Arnold Sanchez, Jr.; brother of Yvonne Sanchez; grandmother of Cristina and Anna Marie; aunt of Alfred and Jerry Valenzuela and their families; three sisters also survive. Memorial Service 10:00 a.m., June 7, 2000 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BUD SCHALLER, 79, died peacefully at home June 5, 2000, after a long struggle with cancer. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Bud was generous and caring with everyone he encountered. He will be greatly missed by his family, his church, his neighborhood and all who came to call him 'friend' over these many years.
Marcel F. 'Bud' Schaller was born June 9, 1920, in the small farming community of Fordyce, Nebraska. Two years later, he relocated to Tucson with his parents, Ed and Elizabeth Schaller, brother, Richard and sister, Charlotte (Romanoski), arriving by train on Christmas Eve 1922. Bud was a member of the first graduating class at Saints Peter and Paul School, and went on to graduate from Tucson High School in 1938. Bud enlisted in the US Navy in July 1942 and served as a Machinist's Mate First Class on the aircraft carrier USS Prince William. Upon discharge, he received the WWII Victory Medal for his three years of service in the Asiatic-Pacific campaign.
After the war, Bud returned to Tucson, where he resumed his career with the US Post Office. On September 14, 1946, he married
Jeanette Marie Beno at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Together they raised four children, Dave, Jim, Gail, and Ann. They will all miss him dearly.
Bud worked for the Tucson Post Office until his retirement in 1977. At the time of his retirement, he was the highest seniority mail carrier in the city. Earlier this year, he was recognized for his sixty year membership in the National Association of Letter Carriers. Bud was a lifelong member of Saints Peter and Paul Parish, where he was active for many years in the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Bud also was a member of the Salpointe High School Dads Club during the years that his four children attended the school. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Nature Conservancy and the USS Prince William Association. A dedicated baseball fan, Bud said shortly before his death that he had gotten tired of sticking around waiting for the Red Sox to win the World Series.
Bud is survived by his loving wife, Jeanette; children, David of Denver, CO, James (Deborah) of Colville, WA, Gail (James) Bramhall of Leesburg, VA, and Ann (Dave) Prugh of Sayre, PA; and nine grandchildren, Melissa, Jessica, Christopher, David, Katrina, Jacob, Tyler, Hannah, and Nathan. Bud was preceded in death by his brother, Richard, and is survived by his sister, Charlotte Romanoski of Tucson.
Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2000 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church (Campbell and Lee St.), with a Rosary at 10:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow. A private burial will be held at Holy Hope cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the World War II Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 96766, Washington, D.C. or the Arizona Nature Conservancy, 1510 E. Fort Lowell Road, 85719. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
SGORLON, Alberico, 81, of Tucson, died June 4, 2000. He was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran, serving in the Seabees, a member of D.A.V. Cactus #2, American Legion #0011 and B.P.O.E. #955 and a retired Pipefitter at Phelps Dodge. Survived by wife, Alice of Tucson; daughter, Mary Elaine Bunn of Mead, CO: stepdaughter, Diane Ruth Reece of Tucson; stepson, John Robert Ward of Broomfield, CO; sister, Argira Grove of Mullica Hill, NJ; brothers, Liberio Sgorlon of Winnonah, NJ, William Sgorlon of Mobile, AL, Louis Sgorlon of Washington, DC; seven grandchildren. Chapel service, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY & cemetery, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. Interment Evergreen cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation. Special thanks to the staff of Gambro West and the doctors and nurses of St. Mary's Hospital, HealthSouth Rehabilitation and Tucson Heart Hospital.
