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TACKE, Alvin W.

Services for Alvin W. Tacke, 89, who died yesterday, Aug. 13, 1967, at Good Samaritan Hospital, were at Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Mr. Tacke was a prospector in Apache Junction. He came to Phoenix in 1930 from Tampa, Florida, and moved to Apache Junction in 1942. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. C. J. Thomas of Jacksonville, Florida, and Mrs. W. C. Dennis of Milton, Florida; two sons, Frederick A. of San Jose, Calif., and Ellis T. of Phoenix; two sisters and one brother living out of state; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The Arizona Republic Monday, Aug. 14, 1967.

TAKACH, Mary E.

Mrs. Mary E. Takach, 68, who moved here in 1959 from Lakewood, Ohio, died Wednesday, May 3, 1967, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Takach, 2328 E. McDowell, was born in Czechoslovakia. Rosary was recited at Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas. Mass of Requiem was sung in the Church of St. Agnes, 1954 N. 24th St. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Andrew, Sr.; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Bielek of Phoenix; a son, Andrew Jr., of Parma, Ohio; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Published Friday, May 5, 1967.

TALBOTT, Alice

Alice Talbott, the daughter of the late George H. Rawlins, a pioneer Globe and Phoenix attorney, died May 8, 1967, in Mesa Southside Hospital. Mrs. Talbott was born in Globe and had resided in Phoenix since 1932. Her father headed the law firm of Rawlins, Ellis, Burrus and Kiewit when he died in 1963 in Phoenix. Survivors include her husband, Arthur M.; a daughter, Louise V. Talbott; and her mother, Mrs. George H. Rawlins, all of Phoenix; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Dewar of Hermosillo, Mexico, and Mrs. colleen Gillham of Scottsdale. Services were in Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 100 W. Roosevelt. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

TANNER, Rollin C.

81, founded the Tanner Construction Co. in 1929. He was born in Joseph City. Wife, Lula; sons, G. Stephen, Maurice, John, all of Phoenix; daughters, Louise GERBER and Norma WOOLLEY; brothers, Arthur of Winslow, George of Salt Lake City; sisters, Ida ROGERS, Donnett FULLER. 9/1/1967.

TAPIA, Inez

Inez Tapia, 40, a native of Miami, died Sun., May 14, 1967, in a Phoenix hospital. She moved to Phoenix in 1959 from Miami. Survivors include her husband, Manuel; two daughters, Mrs. Rebecca Chisholm and Norma Tapia; two sons, Edward and Ernest, all of Phoenix; a sister, Mrs. Antonio Gutierrez of Superior; three brothers, Antonio Sermeno of Superior, Jesus and Lino Sermeno, both of Miami. Mass of Requiem was said in St. Vincent dr Paul Catholic Church. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery, Glendale. 5/17/1967.

TAUBITZ, Mary

Mass of Requiem for Mrs. Mary E. Taubitz, who died August 18, 1967, in her home, 1122 W. McDowell, was said at St. Gregory Catholic Church, 3424 N. 18th Ave. Mrs. Taubitz moved to Phoenix 22 years ago from Detroit. She was born in Pittsburgh. Survivors include her husband, Marshall; a son, Ronald Marshall Taubitz, of Scottsdale; a brother, Andy Banks of Pittsburgh, PA; and a half-sister, Mrs. Helen Pestok, Dearborn, Michigan; and one grandchild. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Sat., August 19, 1967.

TAYLOR, Elitha Wilson

42, was born in Phoenix. Sons, Leonard in the Army, Emmeric, Mansfield and Michael, all of Phoenix; daughters, Elitha, Ann, Joyce, August, Caroletta, and Michelle; sisters, Mrs. Curstine WALTON and Mrs. Juanita FLOUNTROY, all of Phoenix. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/28/1967.

TELLEZ, Guadalupe M.

Rosary for Mrs. Guadalupe M. Tellez, 57, who died Friday, April 28, 1967, in St. Joseph's Hospital, was in Mortensen-Kings Funeral Center. Mass was in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 919 S. 16th Place. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Mrs. Tellez was a resident of Phoenix for 40 years. She came here from New Mexico. Survivors include her husband, Remedios; four sons, Carlos, Tony, Joe and Angelo; two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Esparza and Mrs. Jennie Flores, all of Phoenix; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. AZ Republic May 1, 1967.

TEMPLE, Oscar Robert, Jr.

Parker -- Oscar Robert Temple, Jr., of Parker, died Saturday when fire destroyed his home. A two-year resident of Parker, Mr. Temple came here from Phoenix, his birthplace. He was manager of the Corral Motel bar in Parker. Mass of Requiem in St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 2038 W. Van Buren, Phoenix. Survivors include his wife, Ruby; two daughters, Cynthia Ann and Kelly Lynn; a brother, James D. and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar R. Temple, Sr., all of Phoenix. The Arizona Republic Monday, Aug. 7, 1967.

TEMPLETON, Lillian R.

Lillian R. Templeton, 79, a resident of Phoenix 12 years, died May 17, 1967, in Sacred Heart Home. Mrs. Templeton had been in the home the past four years. She was born in Minnesota. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Howard Place of Portland, OR. Cremation followed services in Mortensen Kings Funeral Center. 5/18/1967.

TENNEY, Walter D.

Tolleson -- Walter Don Tenney, 24, drowned Wed., July 26, 1967. Mr. Tenney was born in Sand Point, ID, and came to Tolleson in July 1966 from Seattle WA. He was a heavy equipment operator for the Phoenix Sand & Rock Co. He served fouryears in the U. S. Army and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by a son, Wayne; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Tenney of Tolleson; two sisters, Mrs. Phyllis Coffey of Tolleson and another out of state; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Tenney of Bonners Ferry, ID, and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Max Rollins of Glendale. Burial in East Resthaven Park Cemetery. Aug. 1, 1967.

TERRELL, Richard D.

50, a native of Columbus, Ohio, came to Arizona in 1929 and lived in Prescott since 1932. Wife, Dorothy Lee; son, Erwin of Mesa; daughter, Claudette DENNY; brothers, Grover of Mayer and Jack of San Francisco; sisters Frances BURGE of Los Angeles; Florence COTURRI of San Francisco; Ethel BAKER and Dorothy COBLE, both of Prescott. Burial in Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. 9/5/1967.

TEXTER, Marie B.

Marie B. Texter, 79, a Connecticut native who moved to Phoenix in 1950 from California, died Monday, May 8, 1967, in her home. Mrs. Texter is survived by a grandson, Ronald R. Texter, of Madison Heights, Michigan. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 5/10/1967.

THEIS, Claira

An 82-year-old Phoenix woman was killed yesterday, July 31, 1967, when the car in which she was riding rolled off Arizona 87 approx 11 miles north of Payson and slammed into a tree. The victim was Mrs. Claira Theis of 16027 N. 40th St. The car was driven by Mrs. Theis' daughter, Mrs. Hazel Theis King, 59, of the same address. Mrs. King was hospitalized in Payson with a broken ankle. Aug. 1, 1967.

THOMAS, Louis W., Sr.

78, a native of Hungary, moved to Phoenix in 1956 from Cleveland. Wife, Helen; son, Louis, Jr. of Independence, Ohio; a brother and a sister out of state. Burial in Cleveland. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/22/1967.

THOMAS, Willie Mae

70, sister, Mrs. Anna STEVENSON of Phoenix; brother, Lonnie PERKINS in Oklahoma. Burial in Mesa Cemetery. 5/20/1967.

THOMPSON, Catherine

Mrs. Catherine A. Thompson, 60, who came here 30 years ago from her native New York City and was a secretary 10 years for Arizona Public Service Co. before retiring in 1965, died yesterday, Aug. 29, 1967, in her home, 6702 N. 42nd Drive. Survivors include two sons, Donald L. of Phoenix and Aubrey O. of Sacramento, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Rose P. Ackerman, New York City; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association. Private services were held at A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, August 30, 1967.

THOMPSON, Ellsworth B. (Tommie)

Survived by wife, Mildred; brothers, Lloyd Martin, Kenneth Thompson; sisters, Mrs. Mary Trometer and Mrs. Gertrude Kitterman out of state. Services in Paradise Chapel and Funeral Home. Interment Greenwood. Funeral announcement only. 5/12/1967.

THOMPSON, Lonnie B.

25 May 1940 - 29 Jul 1967
Lonnie B. Thompson, 27, died Saturday, July 29, 1967, in Stockton, CA. Mr. Thompson, 1232 S. 11th Ave., was born in Phoenix and was a laborer. Surviving are his wife, Louise; a son, Lonnie B., Jr., at home; his mother, Mrs. Elmira Benjamin of Phx; his father, Fred Thompson of OR; two sisters, Mrs. Velma Carroll and Mrs. Helen Bell; and seven brothers, Fred, Edward, Rayshell, Riley, Herbert, Kenneth, and Bill, all of Phoenix. Burial at Double Butte Cemetery. Aug 4, 1967.

THOMPSON, Rebecca

Mrs. Rebecca Thompson, 85, a charter member of the Methodist Church in Beresford, S. D., died yesterday, Friday, May 5, 1967, in Acacia Nursing Home. Mrs. Thompson, 3633 E. Fairmont, was born in Beresford and moved to Phoenix in 1959. Services were in Grimshaw's Bethany Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home. Burial in East Resthaven Cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Lyman W. of Phoenix and Fred L. of Lake Andes, S. D.; two sisters in California; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic Saturday, May 6, 1967.

THORNTON, William E.

37, was an Army veteran of the Korean conflict and a native of Rockford, Ill. Wife, Marjorie E.; children, Pamela, Becky and Tommy, all of Tempe; mother, Mrs. Dorothy THORNTON of Park Ridge, Ill.; brothers and sister out of state. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/27/1967.

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TIFFANY, Verna L.

Mesa -- Verna L. Tiffany, 53, died Fri., May 5, 1967, of a heart ailment. She was born in Ramah, N.M., and came to Arizona in 1943. She moved to California in 1950 and returned to Mesa in 1963. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by her husband, Asa; three daughters, Mrs. Joan Gibbons of Holbrook, Mrs. Ruth Davis of St. Johns and Earlene Tiffany, Mesa; two sons, Edward W. of San Diego and Asa Y. of Mesa; her father, Orson Frederick Lewis, St. Johns; four sisters, Mrs. Ethel Rothlisberger and Mrs. Daphne Stradling, both of St. Johns, Mrs. Leola Clawson of Ramah, and Mrs. Winifred Brown of Idaho; and 14 grandchildren. Burial in Mesa Cemetery. 5/7/1967.

TIMBERLAKE, Louise

62, was born in Cleburne, Texas, and was a resident of Humboldt for 40 years. Daughter, Katheryn NORTON, Highland, CA; a sister out of state. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/26/1967.

TILLIS, Bobby Dean

McNary -- Services for Bobby Tillis, 27, Southwest Forest Industries logger who was killed in an auto accident Saturday, July 22, 1967, will be tomorrow in Blooming Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in Blooming Grove Cemetery. Mr. Tillis was a graduate of McNary High School. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Tillis; five brothers, Jimmy, Fred, Allan, Lydell and Durand; three sisters, Glenda, Pamela and Sharon Tillis, all of McNary. Alcorn Mortuary, Holbrook, handled arrangements. The Arizona Republic Friday, July 28, 1967, p. 33.

TITCOMB, Edward A.

Nogales -- Edward A. Titcomb, 75, a member of one of Nogales' oldest families, died Sun, July 30, 1967. He was born in Nogales in August 1892. His maternal grandfather, George Christ, came to Arizona Territory in 1890, appointed by Benjamin Harrison as the territory's first collector of customs. Mt. Titcomb's father settled in Nogales in 1883. Mr. Titcomb graduated from St. Paul's School, Concord, N.H., and Yale University in 1913. He served in World War I as a second lieutenant in the 15th Cavalry. He owned and operated the Titcomb Supply Co. from 1933 until his death. Surviving are three sons, William of Nogales, Edward, Jr., of Mesa, and the Rev. James Titcomb of Scottsdale; a daughter, Mrs. Peggy Cumming of Nogales; four sisters, Dorothy of Nogales, Mrs. Polly Lee of Tucson, Mrs. J. W. McCall of Pasadena, CA, and Mrs. Agard Bailey of Newport, CA; a brother, John, of New Brunswick, N.J., and 13 grandchildren. Services were at St. ANdrew's Episcopal Church. Burial in Nogales Cemetery. Aug. 1, 1967.

TONER, Jeannette

Glendale -- Graveside services for Jeannette Toner, 73, who died yesterday (August 11, 1967) in her home at 1230 E. Brill, will be Monday at East Resthaven Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern. Mrs. Toner worked for the Maricopa County Health Department and was a member of the First Methodist Church and the Altrusa Club. She was born in Indiana and came to Arizona 25 years ago from New York. Survivors include a brother, Frank Toner, of Anderson, Indiana; niece Mrs. Gay Denks, Nephew John Toner, both of San Diego. Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas. The Arizona Republic Saturday, August 12, 1967, p. 22

TORRES, Rodrigo B.

Rosary for Rodrigo B. Torres, 60, a retired rancher, was in Universal Memorial Center, 1100 E. Jefferson. Mass of Requiem was in Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 909 E. Washington. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Mr. Torres, 1512 W. Jefferson, died Sunday, April 30, 1967, in a Phoenix hospital. He was born in Eagle Pass, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Lucille; a stepson, Jerry Glenn Elders in the Air Force in Vietnam; and three grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Thurs., May 4, 1967.

TOWNSEND, Donovan A.

61. a locksmith, was an Army veteran of World War II. Born in Guthrie, Oklahoma, he moved to Phoenix from Houston. Wife, Bertha; sons, Harold of Davis, California, and Charles of Los Angeles; daughter, Donna STRATTON. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 9/9/1967.

TOWNSEND, Mary P.

Mary P. Townsend, 86, died Mond., May 8, 1967, in Phoenix Community Hospital. She was born in Henderson County, IL., and moved to Phoenix seven years ago from Oklahoma City. She was born in Henderson County, Illinois. Son, Donovan, of Phoenix; six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren survive. Services and burial in Guthrie, Oklahoma. 5/10/1967.

TRACEY, Thomas Sinclaire

81, moved to Phoenix in 1950 from Philadelphia. He was born in Camas Colerane, Ireland. He was a life member of a Masonic lodge, a 32nd Degree Mason and member of the Shrine, all in Philadelphia. Daughters, Mrs. Edna TRACEY JACKSON of Phoenix and Mrs. Rose Meridith KRAMER of Philadelphia. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/29/1967.

TRAUTMILLER, John J.

15 Jul 1881 - 2 Aug 1967
Scottsdale -- John J. Trautmiller, 86, died Wed., Aug. 2, 1967, in a local hospital. Mr. Trautmiller moved to Arizona from Dowagiac, MI. From 1929 to 1949 he was Water Users Assn water master at the substation at McDowell and Miller Roads. He was a charter member of the Sipes-Peterson Post of the American Legion, an Army veteran of World War I and a member of the Scottsdale Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary C., and a sister out of state. Aug. 4, 1967.

TRICE, John B.

88, was born in Henderson, Tennessee and moved to Phoenix in 1936 from Guthrie, Oklahoma. Wife, Nannie; daughters, Ida Mae PENN of Los Angeles and Evelyn REED of Phoenix; a son, Sherman TRICE of Los Angeles. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery with members of the St. Joseph Grand Masonic Lodge assisting. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/27/1967.

TRINIDAD, Juan C.

74, was born in Mexico and moved to Tolleson 44 years ago. Wife, Andrea; daughters, Mrs. Helen MONTES of Woodland, Calif., and Mrs. Espiranza AYALA of Tolleson; sons, Alfred of La Puente, Calif.; Lupe and John, both of Tolleson; brother, Jose of Tolleson; two other brothers and three sisters in Mexico; grandchildren. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery, Glendale. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/30/1967.

TROIK, Donald
Worked for APS Here

Donald George Troik, 28, who moved to San Diego from here two months ago to work for the San Diego Gas and Light Co., died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 1967, in La Jolla, California. Mr. Troike was employed here by Arizona Public Service Co. and lived at 3635 N. 21st Ave. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. He was graduated from West High School and attended Phoenix College. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George A. Troik, a brother, James, and a sister, Mrs. Carol Barker, all of Phoenix, and his grandmother, Mrs. Barbara Haag of Chicago, Illinois. Rosary was recited at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, 3426 N. 18th Ave. Mass of Requiem was said at St. Gregory's Church. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery. Friends may call at Whitney-Murphy Funeral Home, 330 N. Second Ave. Published in The Arizona Republic 11 August 1967.

TROY, Robert F.

2 Arizonans Car Victims
A Phoenix woman and a Marine Sergeant stationed in Yuma died yesterday, July 31, 1967, after separate out-of-state automobile accidents. St. Robert F. Troy, 22, was killed early yesterday when hit by a car on Interstate 40, 12 miles east of Gallup, NM. Officers said Troy had been hitchhiking. He was struck by a car driven by Zack Dowling Oldham, 50, of Albuquerque. Helen Louise Labarre, 53, of 4235 E. McDowell died yesterday in Pueblo, CO, hospital of injuries received Sunday when the car in which she was a passenger overturned 12 miles south of Pueblo. Drive of the vehicle, Alfred J. Labarre, 68, suffered cuts and bruises. Police said the car overturned while pulling a house trailer. Tues., Aug. 1, 1967.

TRYON, Earl A.

Earl A. Tryon, 81, an apartment house owner wo moved here 15 years ago from Denver, died Tues., May 16, 1967, in a Phoenix nursing home. He was a former newspaper advertising salesman and a Masonic lodge member. He was born in Newton, Iowa. Survivors include two nieces, Mrs. Ralph Bird of Arcadia, CA, and Mrs. Perry McCarty of Hacienda Heights, CA. Burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery. 5/18/1967.

TUBERT, William T.

44, of Prescott, was a disabled Air Force veteran of World War II. He came to Prescott four years ago from Plymouth, Michigan. Wife, Gladys; daughter, Gladys Ruth; brothers, Frederick of San Bernardino, California, and George of Livonia, Michigan; sister, Jeanette DITZEK of Inkstar, Michigan. headstone Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. 9/2/1967.

TUOHY, Jack A.

20, Army Pfc., was born in Phoenix. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. James TUOHY; grandmother, Mrs. Mabelle BEYER; brother, James A. TUOHY III; sister, Janice LEDFORD. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/24/1967.

TURNEY, Myrtle W.

Mesa -- Myrtle W. Turney, 71, a member of Heway Baptist Church, died Sun, May 14, 1967, in Mesa Southside Hospital. Mrs. Turney was born in Irvine, PA, and moved to Phoenix 15 years ago from New James town, N.Y. The past 11 years she resided in Mesa. Survivors include her husband, Elton; two sons, Kenneth of Phoenix and James of New Jamestown; and a daughter, Mrs. Minnie Peterson of New Jamestown. Burial in Sinclairville, N.Y. 5/16/1967.

TYNDELL, Lee

14 Jul 1894 - 29 Jul 1967
Lee Tyndell, 73, died Sat., July 29, 1967, in a local hospital. Mr. Tyndell was born in Marshfield, MO, and came to Phoenix 22 years ago from Los Angeles. He was a veteran of World War I and a retired laborer. Survived by his wife, Hancy; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Lillie Johnson and Mrs. Winnie Hart, both of Phoenix and Mrs. Ruthie Simmons of Los Angeles; a stepson, J. C. Reynolds of Oklahoma; four sisters out of state; and 16 grandchildren. Wed., Aug 2, 1967.