PEREZ, NELLIE C
February 3, 2012
89, of Phoenix, seamstress and teacher died January 31, 2012. She was born in Phoenix, AZ, raised in Mazatlan, MX. Survived by her daughters Olivia Perez and Angie Perez-Ayala, sons, Leo Perez and Arnold Perez, sisters, Yolanda Camacho, Chiela Fermin Mercado, Hortencia Chavela Lopez, 24 grandchildren and 59 great – grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM with a Rosary at 7PM, Sunday, February 5, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road. Funeral Mass will be at 10am, Monday February 6, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1421 S. 12th Street, Phoenix. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetary.
ZANNIS, META (MEDY) KLARA BECKER
February 2, 2012
Frauline Meta (Medy) Klara Becker Zannis, born in Frankfurt, Germany on September 22nd, 1928 ended her journey January 31, 2012. This beautiful WWII War bride married her husband John M. Zannis (deceased) just after the war and arrived in Phoenix, Arizona in 1947. Medy was a wonderful Mother and is survived by her 4 children, Michael, Joanne (David Kengott), Victor (Doreen) and Mark (Susan). She is also survived by her sole-mate Rupert Loza Sr. She was a loving Grandmother “Oma” to 6 + 6 Brian, April, Cindy (Tyreece Strawder), Andre’, Lianna, Camryn, Jason, Andy, Emalee, Tylar, Trey, Kayla and a Great-Grandmother to Cassidy, all who loved her very much. Medy’s German heritage ran strong and deep and she loved her friends and good times at The German Corner. Playing tennis until she was 72, her tennis buddies were her passion. Oma, thanks for all your love!!! We will miss you forever! Visitation will be from 1-1:30pm, Saturday, February 4th, 2012 with a Celebration at 1:30pm at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix.
Private Interment to follow.
PARRY, FRANCES JOAN
February 2, 2012
passed away on Sunday January 29, 2012 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born on January 23, 1930 in Cambridge, Ohio to Nelson and Ardella Parry. The family moved to Phoenix in the summer of 1943. She attended North Phoenix High School and was a member of North Phoenix Baptist Church, where she met George Winn. They were married in 1949 and their son Michael was born in 1951. She furthered her education attending Gregg College of Commerce. In 1957 she worked for the Arizona State Department of Education and transferred to the Arizona State Tax Commission Income Tax Division. In 1959, Frances married Charles Wilson and in 1961 their daughter Nancy was born. She worked for her husband’s CPA firm until 1971. She obtained her C.P.S. license and after attending Phoenix College worked as an accountant for Salt River Project, though the 1980’s while maintaining a real estate license for well over 30 years.
Pre-deceased by her parents and 4 of her brothers she is survived by her son: Michael Winn and his family, daughter: Nancy Wilson Yoder and her family, sister: Sandi Thompson, 6 brothers: Phill, Norval, Ralph, Steve, David and Dan Parry and their families. Grandchildren: Samantha Marcantonio, Michelle Young, Max Winn, and Jeffrey Yoder. Great- grandchildren Emma and Ethan Marcantonio and Austin Young. Funeral Service Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 11:30 am Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ. Interment following at Green Acres Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ. Memorial contributions to the Gilbert Senior Center “Meals on Wheels”, 130 N. Oak Street, Gilbert, AZ. 85233. Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home and Post Scripts by Posey.
BERNAL, CAROL JEAN
February 2, 2012
Born in Marshall Town, Iowa, February 18 passed away after a long term illness. Carol is survived by her husband and love of her life Ruben, sons, Michael (Jeri) and Dan, brother Robert Hudson, granddaughters, Nicole Casey (Shawn) and Danielle Bernal, as well as great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Carol worked at the Maricopa County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Service for many years as well as St. Thomas the Apostle School and Church in several capacities. Carol will be remembered by her many cherished friends and family for her bubbly personality and beautiful smile. Carol adored her granddaughters with whom she brought so much joy and happiness. Memorial Service will be held at 10:30am, Tuesday, February 7, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix.
LUJAN, ANGELITA B.
January 31, 2012
94 of Phoenix peacefully passed away on January 28, 2012 surrounded by her family. Angelita was preceded in death by her husband Frank. She is survived by her sons Frank, and Larry, daughters Mary, Stella, Mercy and Rose, 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 8 great, great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9-10am with Funeral Mass at 10am, Friday, February 3, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 909 E. Washington Street. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.
ASCHENBRENNER, FRANK XAVIER
January 31, 2012
The world lost a true hero on January 30, 2012, when Frank Aschenbrenner left this earth and went to his heavenly reward. Frank was a friend to many, a man whose legacy to football will long be remembered, a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was best known for his years at Northwestern University, where he played football, became a Sigma Nu and luckily had a job at the Delta Gamma sorority house. Those who were lucky enough to know Asch will always remember his quick wit, wonderful storytelling ability and how he was a good and loyal friend. On January 1, 1949 he played for NU in the Rose Bowl, helping his team to beat Cal and along the way scored the first touchdown of the game by running for a record setting 73-yards, a record that stood for 44 years. He was named the Most Valuable Player as player of the game. Asch would be honored again in ’93 by his induction into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame, along with Bo Schembechler and O.J. Simpson. During his football career he had the opportunity to play during World War II for the Great Lakes Naval Academy for legendary coach Paul Brown and later for Lynn “Pappy” Waldorf & Bear Bryant. He graduated Northwestern University and was drafted by the Pittsburg Steelers in the fourth round. With his retirement from the NFL, he went on to a successful career in the packaging business. One of Frank’s passions in life was traveling to the South Pacific. When his Sigma Nu brother, Ralph Trompeter died in 1981, Frank offered to show Ralph’s widow, Charleyne Trompeter, the highlights of Maui, Hawaii. With the sounds of the ocean to serenade them, they fell in love. A life-long bachelor had found his soul-mate. Together they traveled the world and grew in their love and devotion for each other. They had 28 wonderful years together. Francis Xavier Aschenbrenner was born to Mathilda and Franz Aschenbrenner in 1925 in Heibuhl, Germany. At the age of 3 he boarded a steamship with his parents to begin their life in America and further moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he grew up. One of his fondest memories of their home was the large Golden Delicious apple tree in their back yard. All other apples were held in comparison to those wonderful apples of his memory. Frank was preceded in death by both of his parents. When Frank married Char, he got not only a lovely woman, but her four “adult” children, Rob Duncan (Crawford, Colorado), P.J. Trompeter III (Lees Summit, Missouri), Pam Trompeter Aguilu (Fountain Hills, Arizona) and Paul Trompeter (Soldotna, Alaska). In time, along came grandchildren Molly Sherman, Brandy Duncan, Peter J. Trompeter IV, Tiffany Gill, Danny Aguilu, Tommy Aguilu and Kaylin Marie Trompeter. They also had 7 great-grandchildren. He will be missed by all. A Memorial Celebration will be held later. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in the name of Frank Aschenbrenner . Arrangements were entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.
JOVANOVIC, DRAGO
January 31, 2012
In loving memory of Drago Jovanovic, 66, of Phoenix, AZ, born in Celopek, Bosnia, who passed away on January 29, 2012. He was a caring, giving, family man. He is survived by wife Mirjana, 2 children Zarko and Ognjen, daughter-in-law Aleksandra and 3 grandchildren Aco, Ana and Marina. Visitation from 6-8:00pm with a Pomen Service at 7:00pm,Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85018. Funeral Mass 1:00pm Friday, February 3, 2012 at St. Nikola Serbian Orthodox Church, 11640 North 16th Place, Phoenix, AZ. Interment will follow at Phoenix Memorial Park, 200 West Beardsley Road, Phoenix, AZ.
MARSHALL, ALLEN
January 30, 2012
Of Phoenix, Arizona. Allen went home to be with our Lord on January 28th, 2012 at the age of 77. A special caring and loving husband, dad, friend, relative,
U. S. Navy Korean War Veteran and life-long commercial painter. Allen leaves us saddened by his departure, but enriched, inspired and rewarded by the time spent in his presence. Services to celebrate his life and passing will be held on Thursday, February 2nd. 2012 with a Visitation at 10:00am and Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th St., Phoenix, AZ. Donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital are suggested in lieu of flowers.
BLAKEY, CHRISTOPHER A
January 27, 2012
Christopher A. Blakey, 54, passed away peacefully at home on January 24th after a courageous battle with cancer. We will miss his great sense of humor and his contagious smile which he carried with him and shared with everyone. Chris graduated from Coronado High School where he was a star middle-linebacker. He went on to earn a Business degree from Arizona State University and was a licensed pilot. As a passionate Sun Devil, he never passed on a chance to tease his Wildcat pals. Chris was a devoted and loving husband and father to his wife Debbie and son Max. He was also a beloved brother to his sisters, Linda and Judie and to his three brothers Tom, Geoff and Pat. Chris also enjoyed the pleasure of six nieces and six nephews. He was preceded by his father Tom and his mother Virginia. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00am, on Friday, February 3rd at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 7655 E. Main Street (Miller Road and Main Street), Scottsdale, 85251. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at Chase Bank account #42462115.
MEREDITH, BARBARA NAN
January 23, 2012
Barbara N. Meredith, 86, passed away January 17. 2012, at her beloved home. Barbara was born on November 2, 1925, in Independence, Iowa. She graduated from Stephen College and went on to the University of Iowa, where she was a Phi Beta Kappa Society member. Barbara moved to Phoenix in 1964 where she met and married Howard L. Meredith and merged two families into one. She is survived by her son William Barwick, stepson William Meredith, stepdaughter Diana Fowler, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, along with friends and neighbors that she considered to be family. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 11:00 A.M., at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix.