FRAESDORF, William O., III, 48, of Tucson, died Sunday, May 19, 1996. Survivors include sister, Lori Beth (Lawrence) Peth; aunt, Dorothy (Chaplain John L.) Callahan; cousins, Lorraine and John Callahan; nephew Alexander Grant Peth, all of Tucson. Also newly found biological sister, Terri Ellen Avery Morrison, Saratoga, CA; and niece, Jill Avery Zuleeg, Los Gatos, CA; and other biological relatives. Memorial Services will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 4:00 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 1996 with Rev. Dick Randall, Trinity Presbyterian Church officiating. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
McGEORGE, Elizabeth G., 85, of Tucson, died May 20, 1996. She is survived by her husband James R. McGeorge of Tucson; son James G. McGeorge, daughter-in-law Patsy S. McGeorge, and grandchildren Christine R. McGeorge and Adam G. McGeorge of Tempe; sister Peggy Cole of Mahwah, NJ; and brother Justus C. Gilfillan of Mt. Pleasant, SC. Born in New Castle, PA, Elizabeth received a bachelor’s degree from Monmouth College, IL, and a master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She was a public school teacher in New Castle prior to moving to Tucson in 1961. Elizabeth was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church for 35 years. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 E. University Blvd., at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 26. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church.
MONTANO, Leslie M., age 76, a 61 year resident of Tucson, passed away May 22, 1996. Born August 23, 1919 in Hollywood, CA. Survived by her children, Jacque (Ernie) Acosta, Pam (Freddie) Daniels, Diana Hutchison, Robert (Debbie) Montano, JoAnne (Doug) Montano-Mathews, Deborah (John) Schones, Julia Montano and Sandra Montano; grandchildren, Cindy, Joe, Stephanie, Jason, John, Sheena, Chris, John H., Jacob, Lucas, Paula and Verlicia; seven great grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband, Alfonso Montano and children, Alfonso Jr., Thomas and Olivia Montano. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 27, 1996 at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave. Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. “May she rest in Peace.’
PILKINGTON, William J., age 78, of Tucson, died May 22, 1996. Mr. Pilkington was a retired paper product salesman. He is survived by his wife, Deloris; sons, John (Roslyn) of Tucson and Bill of Detroit; and his brother, Richard of Whittier, CA. He was a member of BPOE #385. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, May 25, 1996. Graveside Services conducted by the Benevolent Elks Lodge #3485 will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 1996 at South Lawn Cemetery.
RAMSEY, Al J., 90, died May 23, 1996. Preceded in death by his wife, Edna B. Ramsey and son, Ben Ramsey. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Budd and Martha Ramsey of Las Vegas; daughter-in-law, Peggy Ramsey; grandchildren, Joe Ben (Susan) Ramsey, Chet (Andrea) Ramsey, Brad (Linda) Ramsey, Alex Ramsey, Vicki Smith, Larry Ramsey, Ron (Denise) Ramsey, Cris Ramsey, Lori Gardner, Shelli (Don) Noyes and Jaimi (Bob) Smith; 18 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Mr. Ramsey came to Tucson in 1926 and received one of the first Arizona Contractors Licenses issued. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II, a member of Epes Randolph Lodge #33 F&AM, a 50 year member of the Scottish Rite, a charter member of Sabbar Shrine Temple as well as being a charter member of the Board of Directors of the Crippled Children’s Clinic. Funeral Service 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25th at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, with Rev. Bruce Enney and Epes Randolph Lodge #33 F&AM officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Donations may be made in Mr. Ramsey’s memory to the Crippled Children’s Clinic or the charity of your choice. Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 24th at BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
PILKINGTON, William J., age 78, of Tucson, died May 22, 1996. Mr. Pilkington was a retired paper product salesman. He is survived by his wife, Deloris; sons, John (Roslyn) of Tucson and Bill of Detroit; and his brother, Richard of Whittier, CA. He was a member of BPOE #385. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, May 25, 1996. Graveside Services conducted by the Benevolent Elks Lodge #385 will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 1996 at South Lawn Cemetery.
WATSON, Helen V., 87, of Tucson, died May 24, 1996. Survivors include daughters, Mary Elizabeth Williams, Dorothy Carlotta Watson, Marcia Donella Heavrin, Josephine Sarah Wallace and Shirley Diane Gamby. A complete obituary will be in Monday’s Star on May 27, 1996. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 27, 1996. Funeral Service will be at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 2:00 p.m. Tuesday May 28, 1996 with Rev. Dale Jacobson officiating. Final Services and Burial will be held from the Wannamaker and Carlough Funeral Home in Suffern, NY, Thursday, May 30, 1996. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
DOLAN, Elizabeth Ann (nee Segerson), died peacefully at her home in Tucson on Tuesday morning, May 21, 1996 following a lengthy illness. She was born in Janesville, WI and spent her childhood in Madison, WI. She is survived by her brothers, Dr. Paul W. Segerson, Jr., Dr. James S. Segerson (both of Naples, FL; and a sister, Mary Ellen Bertrams (Dayton, OH). For over 51 years Betty has been the loving and much beloved wife of Joseph W. Dolan. They were longtime residents of Lancaster and Mount Joy, PA. She was also the devoted mother of Kathleen Burnett (William) of Chicago, IL, Jeffrey Dolan of Tucson, Cynthia Walter (Lawrence) of Pueblo, CO and the loving grandmother of five, Brendan Burnett, Brian, Daniel and Paul Walter and Kelly Dolan. She was a woman known for her spirit, spunk and stamina; her loyal generosity; and her caring for those in need. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. John’s the Evangelist Church at 12th and Ajo at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 24, 1996. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society.
FRANK, Gussie, 83, of Tucson, died May 21, 1996. Survived by son, Leo (Jocelyn) Frank of Tucson; granddaughters, Sharon I. (Dale) Sweeney of Gilbert, AZ, Susan L. (David) Frisch of Los Angeles, CA; grandson, Michael E. (Rose) Frank of Tucson; and great grandchildren, Julie, Michele and Christopher Sweeney. Graveside Services Thursday 3:00 p.m. Evergreen Cemetery, Temple Emanu-El Section, with Rabbi Joseph S. Weizenbaum of Congregation Ner Tamid officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice Family Care, 3838 N. Campbell Ave, Tucson, 85719. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
GELBAND, Claire Koenig, died April 20, 1996. A Memorial Service will be held on May 26, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. at the Disabled American Veterans Post, 3455 S. Wilmot, Tucson. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
LEDBETTER, John F., born June 18, 1918, in Minneapolis, MN, died at home in Tucson on May 7, 1996. He is survived by his wife, Jane (Kottke), whom he met at Hamline University in St. Paul, MN, and married in 1940, and by their three children, Steven of Newton Center, MA, Jill Childress of Louisville, KY, and Mark of Henderson, NV; six grandchildren, William of New York, NY, Joanna of Ithaca, NY, John Nagel of Pasadena, CA, Stephanie Nagel of New Orleans, LA, Susi Childress of Great Falls, MT and Eric of Henderson, NV; and by two sisters, Betty Bickley of Johnstown, PA and Barbara Nelson of Harris, MN. He moved with his family from Minneapolis to Tucson in 1953 as a representative of IDS; later, among other activities, he set up and managed the first car-leasing operation for Bill Breck Dodge. In 1954 he was a founding member of the Tucson Civitan Club and gradually moved up through leadership positions in the organization, becoming the president of Civitan International in 1969-70. A longtime member of Catalina United Methodist Church, he was the head usher there for 35 years and later became leader of the Homebuilders class; he was actively involved in the cancer support group. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Catalina United Methodist Church Foundation, 2700 E. Speedway, Tucson 85716, or Civitan International Foundation, One Civitan Place, P.O. Box 130744, Birmingham, AL 35213-0744. Memorial Service will be held on May 25 at Catalina United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. the Rev. Ravin Gaston officiating. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).
MONPLAISIR, Chester J., 73, of Tucson, died May 17, 1996. Retired Sergeant of the New York City Police Department is survived by daughter, Jeri (Joe) Goldstein of Phoenix; son, Donald (Deborah) of Alabama; two grandsons of Phoenix; and five grandchildren of Alabama. Also survived by his mother and two sisters. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. at Magee from 5:00 p.m. Friday evening until 8:00 p.m. Graveside Services will be held at Holy Hope Cemetery 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25. Donations may be made to Flandreau Planetarium at the U of A or Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum.
ANGULO, John Gabriel, 70, passed away on May 20, 1996. A true Arizonian and member of an Arizona Pioneer family, he is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Agnes; children, Kathy (Frank) Ott, Gabe Angulo, Susie (Tom) Parent, Mary Anne (Bill) Tellor, Jeani (Dave) Sweet and Stephen Angulo. He was a proud grandfather of eight beautiful grandchildren, Marie and Ross Ott, Christopher Angulo, Patrick Parent, Matthew and Bethany Tellor, Rebecca and Jesse Sweet. He is also survived by three sisters, Norma Padrez, Carolyn Smith and Sylvia Leinenbach. Preceded in death were his parents, Gabriel O. and Anita C. Angulo. Member of Arizona Cattle Growers Association, Arizona Historical Society, and Knights of Columbus. Visitation will be at BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, Wednesday, May 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church on Thursday, May 23 at 10:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers and true comrades, Bill Felix, George Genung, Gilbert Lerua, Gordon Perrine, Louie Salvatierra and John Tremaine. In memory of John, contributions to the Leukemia Society are being accepted. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
CAPRIO, Shirley J., 74, died May 19, 1996. Preceded in death by her husband, Albino Caprio in 1988. Survived by several children; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; two sisters and a brother. Friends may call Friday, May 24, 1996 from 2:00 p.m. until service time at 3:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
DAVIES, M. Irene, passed away in peace on May 19, 1996. Born on September 29, 1921 in Wilmerding, PA, she has lived in Tucson since 1951. Irene is survived by David, her loving husband of 53 years. Survivors include her son, Tim (Anne); grandson, Kevin; brothers, Robert R. Rook and Vernon E. (Nora) Rook, all of Tucson. Irene retired from Hughes Aircraft in 1972. She is a past president of the Tucson Business and Professional Women’s Club. During her career she was active in Junior Achievement and has been a member of the Eagle’s Auxiliary for over 25 years. Remembrances may be made to the Humane Society of Tucson. At Irene’s request there will be no memorial services. Arrangements by Hudgel’s SWAN FUNERAL HOME, 22nd and Swan.
GELBAND, Claire Koenig, died April 20, 1996. A Memorial Service will be held on May 26, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. at the Disabled American Veterans Post, 3455 S. Wilmot, Tucson. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
MARGADANT, Clarys Lynette, born December 14, 1910, passed on to a larger room on May 18, 1996. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward Kenneth “Bud’ Margadant. She is survived by her son, Ted Winston Margadant, from Davis, CA; her daughter, Nancy Helen Margadant, from Tucson, and their families; her sister, Lola Runyan, from Camas, WA; her brother, Richard Miller, from Portland, OR, and their families. She was a mother and friend to many people who will remember her and the good times they had together. Clarys was an elementary school teacher in Los Angeles for many years. In her retirement she continued working as a real estate agent, and volunteer English as a Second Language teacher in San Clemente, CA. In 1987, she moved to Tucson to be near her loving and devoted daughter, Nan. She spent the next nine years living and enjoying life fully, inspiring all who knew her to do the same. Clarys shared and loved unconditionally, giving everyone permission to be themselves. She was an independent thinker, and worked passionately for human rights. She was a life-long learner. She loved art, music and children. She enjoyed playing bridge, solving crossword puzzles, reading, writing, painting, and traveling to exotic places. She typified class, dignity, and peace of mind that made all people from differing backgrounds or walks of life, both young and old, feel welcome and at home in her presence. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 23 at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, followed by a service celebrating her life at The Fountains at La Cholla at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Southern Poverty Law Center or Habitat for Humanity.
PROUGH, Eleanor C., 81, loving mother of Rebecca J. Hogle; grandmother of Andrew and Marcus Hogle, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 1996. Originally from Kirkwood, MO, she was preceded in death husband, Paul B. Prough. Eleanor is survived by her above mentioned family; sister, Mary Louise Strickland; nieces and nephews and many good friends. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 24 at 10:00 a.m. at the Episcopal Church of St. Matthew, Old Spanish Trail, with Rev. Margaret Babcock officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Episcopal Church of St. Matthew, P. O. Box 17116, Tucson 85710 or to an Arthritis Research Organization. May you rest in Peace, Ellie.
RAYMER, Lawrence Dale, 82, of Tucson, died Sunday, May 19, 1996 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Memorial services will be 4:00 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 1996 at Christ United Methodist Church in Tucson with Rev. Tom Kirkroff officiating. Mr. Raymer was born February 8, 1914 in Arkansas, the son of Lloyd Cowen and Hattie Josephine Beard Raymer. He married Mildred Genevieve Ryther in St. Louis, MO on October 9, 1942. He was a member of Christ Untied Methodist Church in Tucson. He was an accountant. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve of Tucson; four daughters, Pamela (Lee) Johnson of Sterling, IL, Gwyn (Larry) Dickson of Van Coover, WA, Debra (Steven) Wampler of Sedalia, CO and Linda (Gordon) Storey of Willits, CA; one sister, Hazel Mintz of Kingston, OK; 11 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
