Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Billie Jane Baguley, 92, passed away on January 12, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents William Hatrick and Mary Elizabeth Becker, and her husband Peter Baguley.Billie Jane was born December 6, 1919 in Fresno, California. The first two years of her life were spent in Sierra Nevadas construction camps while her father, an engineer, worked various assignments....

Born in Blanchard, Oklahoma 30 October 1918-and passed away in Phoenix, Arizona 17 January 2012. Kassie Ree Owen moved with her parents to southern Montana in 1919 and was raised on a cattle ranch near Lodge Grass (Crow Indian Reservation). In 1936 she worked for the Glacier Park Saddle Horse Company at the Crossley Lake Tent Camp to help pay...

John William Curtin, MD, known to his friends as Jack and to many others simply as Doc, was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 25th, 1934. He died at home in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 14th, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents John Michael and Gertrude Lohva Curtin and siblings Cathrine Reuscher, Gregory Curtin and beloved daughter...

80, a native of Phoenix was born on June 22, 1931 and passed away on January 12, 2012. Jo graduated from Whittier Elementary School, North High School and ASU where she was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, F. Robert Stevens, whom she met on a blind...

58, of Phoenix peacefully passed away January 9, 2012. Richard is survived by his three sisters; Mercy Durazo, Josie Mori and Maria Medina and one brother Robert Paz. A Private Service will be held at a later date.

Born in Anna, Texas to CA (Clarence Abram) and Bessie Reaves. He lived to ~81 years (born Feb 11th, 1931 and died Jan 8th, 2012). Survived by his brother: CA, jr (Clarence Abram, junior) and sisters (Marie and Ruby Jane), and his wife, Margaret; sons, William and David; daughter, Susan. He has 7 grandchildren, which he adored and that share...

Dora Rapisarda (nee DiStefano), 93, passed away January 12, 2012. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Dora retired to Scottsdale, AZ from Long Island, NY after selling her interest in clothier Harvé Bernard. Dora spent many years in the garment industry, and was a pioneering female business owner with the Rosalie Coat Company. She enjoyed a lifelong love of family, food, horses...

95, died peacefully of old age on January 7, 2012. She was a long-time Phoenix resident and member of St. Agnes Parish. She was retired from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. She is preceded in death by her husband, William and son Richard and is survived by her children William, Marianne and Patricia; her grandchildren Shawn and Shannon; and great-grandchildren Hannah,...

74, of Rimrock, AZ passed away peacefully on January 6, after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born August 7, 1937 to Hiram and Gladys Tucker in Morrilton, AR. He has two brothers who have survived him Charles (Imgard) and Paul and James (Gloria) who preceded him in death. He proudly served his country in the Navy. He...

Our loving mother and grandmother passed away on January 9, 2012 at the age of 91. Merwyn was born to F. Wesley and Kathleen Davies in Royal Oaks, Michigan. The family relocated to Los Angeles in the 1930’s. Merwyn was the third oldest child in a family of seven children; six sisters and one brother. All of her siblings and...

88, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2012. She was born in Pittsburg, PA, and came to Phoenix in 1945. On the train to Phoenix she entertained our troops returning from WWII, as she was an accomplished accordion player. She spent many years as a baker for the Osborn School District and 1st National Bank Executive Dining Room. She thoroughly...

96, of Scottsdale, passed away January 6, 2012 in Phoenix. Funeral Services and Interment will be held in Banning, California. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.

of Phoenix, formerly of Tifton, Georgia, passed away January 5, 2012. She is survived by her son Jim and her brother Paul Spradley. There will be no services. Donations may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.