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MACDONALD, J. Charles

J. Charles Macdonald, 64, who had been with Mountain Bell 38 years and was district manager for payroll and administration, died Oct. 8, 1979. Mr. Macdonald served in the Air Force in World War II and moved to Phoenix in 1957 from Denver. He was a member of Telephone Pioneers and Sigma Chi fraternity. Survivors include his wife, Mildred B.; sons, Charles and Boyce; a granddaughter and two sisters. Services were in All Saints Episcopal Church, 6300 N. Central. 10 Oct 1979.

MACKOS, William B.

Trisagion (Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox) services for William B. Mackos, 83, who moved here 32 years ago from Cleveland and was self-employed in the produce business, were in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1973 E. Maryland. Mr. Mackos was born in Greece and was a member of the Orthodox Church. He died Oct. 14, 1979, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Helen; son, Nick Mackos; daughters, Mary Jackson, Betty Vatsis and Evelyn Genakos; and nine grandchildren. The AZ Republic Oct. 27, 1979.

MACKOWIAK, John T.

Services for John T. Mackowiak, 48, who died Oct. 15, 1979, in St. Luke's Hospital, were in Christ Church of the Ascension. Mr. Mackowiak moved here 16 months ago from New Jersey and had been director of warehousing for Revlon, Inc., 10 years. He was an Army veteran of the Korean conflict. Survivors include his wife, Sheila C.; children, Karen, Nancy, James and Michael; parents, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Mackowiak; and two sisters. A. L. Moore & Sons handled arrangements. The AZ Republic 18 Oct 1979.

MADISON, Buford C.

Burford C. Madison, 63, of Congress was buried Tuesday this week in Mountain View Cemetery, Prescott. He died Friday last week in Yavapai Community Hospital. Funeral Services were conducted Tuesday in the first ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The Ruffner Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Born in Kentucky, Mr. Madison moved to Arizona in 1937. He had been employed as a truck driver and dispatcher for Pacific Intermountain Express out of Wickenburg from 1948 until 1970. Then he was a driver for Saguaro Asphalt and Petroleum of Phoenix until 1973. Last year he was elected trustee to the school board for District 17. He was a member of Teamsters Local No. 104 in Phoenix. Mr. Madison was field chairman of Wickenburg Gem and Mineral Society and assistant field chairman of Rock Knockers of Yarnell. He was involved in volunteer work for the Chat and Chew Club of Yarnell, a senior citizens' group. He also belonged to the Arizona Assn. of Retired Persons. Survivors include his widow, Jewel of Congress; three sons: Joe of Bagdad, Buford Jr. of Prescott, and Robert of Wickenburg; ten grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ January 11 1979, p. 11
Note: You will find all the Wickenburg Sun obituaries at obits.arizonagravestones.org.

MADISON, Fletcher

Glendale -- Services for Fletcher Madison, 67, were at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. He died Oct. 27, 1979, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. He was a retired Air Force Master Sergenat and came to Arizona 13 years ago from Minnesota. Surviving are his wife, Kiyoko; son, Richard; two sisters; a brother and a grandchild. The AZ Republic 29 Oct 1979.

MAESTAS, Ned N., Sr.

Holbrook -- Rosary and Mass for Ned N. Maestas, Sr., 80, who died Oct. 6, 1979, at Maricopa County Hospital was at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Mr. Maestas, a Concho native, moved to Holbrook in 1944. He was a rancher. Survivors include eight sons, Vidal, Louis, Ned, Jr., Frankie, Leo, Ernest, Johnny and Andrew; four daughters, Maida Perguson, Gloria Kuton, Genevieve Griego and Refelita Baldwin; three brothers; two sisters; 37 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 9 Oct 1979

MAFFEO, Henry J.

22 Ocober 1883 - 8 October 1979
Henry J. Maffeo, 95, who was brought to Bisbee by his parents in 1885 and later was a founder of the first electricians union in Globe, died Oct. 8, 1979, in his home. Mr. Maffeo, 712 W. Vernon, had operated a mining specialties company in Phoenix, Maffeo & Sons. In the early days his family lived on a ranch which is now in Mexico and after his father's death they were among the first families to live in Bisbee's Brewery Gulch. Survivors include his children, Lois Weaver and John H. Maffeo; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were in St. Francis Cemetery, 4800 E. Oak. Arrangements were made at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. Published in The Arizona Republic October 9, 1979.

MAGDALENO, Camilo L.

18 July 1902 - 5 October 1979
Glendale -- Rosary for Camilo L. Magdaleno, 77, of 6634 N. 54th Drive, who worked for John Jacob's Farms 20 years until he retired in 1968, will be 8 p.m. today in Lundberg's White Rose Chapel, 5310 W. Northern Ave. Mass will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 5614 W. Orangewood. Mr. Magdaleno, a native of Mexico who moved to Arizona in 1926 and to Glendale in 1941, died Oct. 5, 1979, in Maricopa County Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Carmen; children, Jessie Arenas, Antonia Madril, Cindy Soto and Manuel; three sisters; a brother; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Monday, October 8, 1979.

MAGNUSSON, Robert C.

Mesa -- Robert C. Magnusson, 64, who was assistant director of the Federal Housing Administration's Seattle office until he retired in 1975, died Nov. 3, 1979, in St. Luke's Hospital. Mr. Magnusson was born in Mesa and lived at 550 E. 8th St. He was a bishop, district president and held other offices in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Wife, Lora; children, Sherri Zinker, Faye Faucett, Bette Mae Doxey, Melvin and Robert; mother, Lettie; two sisters; a brother;; 24 grandchildren. Services at the Mesa 22nd War Chapel, 933 E. Brown Road. The Arizona Republic Monday, Nov. 5, 1979.

MAHAN, Roy

3 July 1922 - 2 Oct 1979
Mesa -- Ro Mahan, 57, a self-employed meat cutter and World War I vetera, died Oct. 2, 1979. Mr. Mahan is survived by his wife, Betty; children, Mrs. David Bowman of Carroll, Iowa, Robert and Joe of Carroll, Iowa; and three grandchildren. Services were in Coon Rapids, Iowa. 4 Oct 1979

MAHONE , Nellie J.

Memorial services for Nellie J. Mahone, 70, who died Oct. 9, 1979, in Phoenix Indian Hospital, were in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Peach Springs. Mrs. Mahone was born in Arizona and is survived by her children, Mabelene, Ardith and Weldon; a sister; 12 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Botimer Family Mortuary handled arrangements. Visitation was at Peach Springs CAP Building. The AZ Republic 11 Oct. 1979.

MAHONEY, HAROLD CORNELIUS

Mr. Harold Cornelius Mahoney, of Country Club Park, Space 17, Wickenburg, Az., passed away June 12, 1979 in Phoenix, Az., at the age of 81. Mr. Mahoney, a widower, was a veteran of World War I. he was in Army Artillery and held the rank of Sergeant. Before coming to Arizona eleven years ago, Mr. Mahoney resided in Oakland, Ca., where he was Battalion Fire Chief for the Oakland Fire Department. Survivors include a brother, Val of Hayward, Ca., and a niece Mrs. Ellen Finney of Tucson, Az. Private services and cremation were held. Remains to be interred with his wife at the Fort Whipple National Cemetery, veterans section, Prescott, Az. Arrangements were handled by Universal Memorial Center, 100 E. Jefferson, Phoenix, Arizona. The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ June 21, 1979, p. 8
Note: You will find all the Wickenburg Sun obituaries at obits.arizonagravestones.org.

MALDONADO, Michael

Services for Michael Maldonado, 6, who died of pneumonia Oct. 12, 1979, in Good Samaritan Hospital, were in Bethel Temple Latin American Assembly of God. Michael is survived by his parents, Joe and Aurora Maldonado; a sister; four brothers and three grandparents. 16 Oct 1979

MALONE, Wade Edson

Services for Wade Edson Malone, 55, who came to Arizona 24 years ago from New Mexico and owned a lawn service, were in El Mirage Church of Christ, First Street and Santa Fe Avenue. Mr. Malone died Oct. 17, 1979, in Boswell Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Ina; children, Wadetta Henry, Deryl and Kevin; seven grandchildren; three sisters an five brothers. Sunset Chapel Mortuary. The AZ Republic 10/20/1979.

MANTHEY, Nelene A.

Sun City -- Services for Nelene A. Manthey, 79, who came here in 1966 and had been active in the Republican Party, were in Lundberg Sunland Mortuary. Mrs. Manthey died Oct. 31, 1979, in Beverly Manor Convalescent Home. She was a member of United Church of Sun City, Art Club, Eastern Star and formerly was in the retail book store nad gift shop business. Her husband, Earl W., and a brother survive. The AZ Republic Nov. 2, 1979, p.D3.

MANZER , Elbert C.

Rosary for Elbert C. Manzer, 74, who died Oct. 13, 1979, in Doctors Hospital was in Whitney & Murphy Chapel. Mass was in St. Matthew Church, 2038 W. Van Buren. Mr. Manzer was a World War II Army veteran and a retired mechanic. He moved here in 1960 from California. His wife, Rae, survives. The AZ Republic 10/16/1979.

MARKOTIC, Phillip Michael

1 Oct 1952 - 2 Oct 1979
Tempe -- Rosary for Phillip Michael Markotic, 27, was in Carr Mortuary. Mr. Markotic died Oct. 2, 1979, in his home. He came to Tempe in 1966 and was an auto mechanic. He attended McClintock High School and Mesa Community College. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Markotic; three sisters and a brother. 4 Oct 1979 27 Interment Queen of Heaven

MARKS, Maurice A.

Yuma --- Services for Maurice A. Marks, 66, who died Oct. 26, 1979, at Yuma Regional Medical Center, were at St. Pauls' Episcopal Church. Mr. Marks, an illinois native, moved to Yuma in 1947. He was a retired teacher at Yuma Junior High School. Survivors include his wife, Marguerite and two sisters. The AZ Republic Nov. 2, 1979, p. D3.

MARTER, Gilbert John "Bill"

Rosary for Gilb ert John "Bill" Marter, 59, a supervisor in the Department of Economic Security, was in A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. Mass was in St. Jerome Church. Mr. Marter died Oct. 19, 1979, in a Phoenix hospital. A World War II veteran, he was a member of the Retired Officers Association and Knights of Columbus. He moved here in 1970 from California and is survived by his wife, Helen; daughters, Patricia Norman and Elizabeth Albin of Houston, Texas; father, John J. Marter; a sister, Rosemary Gerovac, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and three grandchildren. AZ Veterans Cemetery. The AZ Republic 23 Oct. 1979.

MARTIN, Edward Leo

Services for Edward Leo Martin, 76, an insurance broker who moved here in 1969 from Illinois and died Sept. 30, 1979, in Phoenix General Hospital, were in Grimshaw Chapel. Mr. Martin is survived by his wife, Mary J.; children, Leslie A. Roberts, Paulette W., Jack E., Glenn G. Martin and Terrence L. Grimes; and two grandchildren. The AZ Republic Oct. 2, 1979.

MARTIN, Lillie Ann

Buckeye -- Services for Lillie Ann Martin, 86, who died Oct. 20, 1979, at her daughter's home in Visalia, California, at the First Southern Baptist Church. Mrs. Martin, a Texas native, moved to Buckeye in 1936. She was a housewife. Survivors include two sons, John and Gene; four daughters, Eunice Howe, Ruby Harger, Mary Crap and Alene Lindley; two sisters; 20 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic Oct. 24, 1979.

MARTINELLI, Felix H.

Avondale -- Services for Felix H. Martinelli, 62, a painter who came to Arizona in 1939 and was a World War II Army veteran, were in Canyon Funeral Home, 310 N. Litchfield. Mr. Martinelli died Oct. 23, 1979, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. He was a charter member of American Legion Post 61, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10308 and Goodyear Lions Club. Surviving are his wife, Kay; children, Sandra Williams and Richard F.; mother, Aranka Martinelli; five grandchildren; two sisters and seven brothers. Greenwood Memorial Park. The AZ Republic Oct 25, 1979, p. D11.

MARTINEZ , Adela Lechuga

Rosary for Adela Lechuga Martinez, 54, who died Oct. 9, 1979, in a Phoenix hospital, was in Universal Sunset Chapel. Mass was in St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church. Mrs. Martinez was born in Arizona and lived in Phoenix since infancy. Survivors include her husband, Felix; children, Alex and Manuel Enojos, Ruben Briones, Jose Luis Arvizu, Felix, Jr., Benjamin, Adelita, Sylvia and Lupe Martinez and Mary Alva. The AZ Republic 11 Oct. 1979.

MARTINEZ, Julian

9 Jan 1953 - 10 Oct 1979
Julian M. Martinez, 26, who was brought to Phoernix as an infant from Arkansas and later worked in the plastic industry, was killed in a South Mountain Park auto accidnet Oct. 10, 1979. Surviving are his wife, Yolanda E.; children, Julian, Jr.; Angela and Criselda; parents, Jose M. and Francisca Martinez; a sister and six brothers. Mass was in St. Anthony Church. Oct. 13, 1979.

MARTINEZ, Manuel M.

9 Sept 1939 - 30 Oct 1979
Tolleson -- Manuel M. Martinez, 40, a certified public accountant who was owner-operator of Management & Records, Inc. of Tolleson, died Oct. 30, 1979, in a Phoenix hospital. Mr. Martine was born in Oklahoma and came to Phoenix in 1973. He is survived by his wife, Joyce. Private services were arranged at Botimer Family Mortuary. The AZ Republic Nov. 2, 1979.

MARXER, Walter

Services for Walter Marxer, 75, who died Nov. 1, 1979, in John C. Lincoln Hospital, will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback. Mr. Marxer, 9220 N. Fifth Ave., retired as a truck driver in 1958. He moved here 43 years ago from Chicago. He is survived by wife, Tillie; children, Phyllis Cairns and Ray; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Saturday, November 3, 1979.

MASEL, Patricia K.

Tempe -- Patricia K. Masel, 46, of 522 Wesleyan Dr., died Nov. 2, 1979, in Desert Samaritan Hospital, Mesa. She came here in 1965 from her native Oklahoma where she had been a school teacher. She is survived by her husband, Max; children, Kim and Max David; and a brother. Scripture services will be today at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. SOuthern Ave. Mass will be Monday at Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 2121 S. Rural Road. The Arizona Republic Sunday, November 4, 1979.

MASON, Harold George

30 September 1907 - 15 October 1979
Mesa -- Services for Harold George Mason, 72, a retired kiln operataor who moved here in 1970 from Washington state, will be 2 p.m. today in Gibbons-Bunker Chapel, 33 N. Sirrine. Mr. Mason, 3909 E. Balsam, died Oct. 15, 1979, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Inez; daughter, Geraldine Miller; step-daughter Janice Arocha; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; a sister and four brothers. Published in The Arizona Republic October 18, 1979, p. C10.

MATE, Mary

Services for Mary Mate, 89, who died Oct. 28, 1979, in a Phoenix hospital, were in Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Mrs. Mate moved here in 1970 from Illinois. She had been a hospital and hotel employee. Surviving are her children, one daughter, Helen Danish, of Phoenix; and sons, John and Alexander Toth, both of Illinois; 12 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 34 great-great-grandchildren. Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale. The AZ Republic 30 Oct. 1979.

MATHER, Genevieve M.

Scripture services for Genevieve M. Mather, 82, were in Whitney & Murphy Arcadia Chapel. Mass was at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. She died Oct. 27, 1979, in Crestview Lodge. She came here 12 years ago from her native Chicago where she had been a clerk in a lawyer's office. Surviving are a niece, Mary Ann Boling, and a sister-in-law, Ann Mather. The AZ Republic 29 Oct 1979.

MATHEWS, Jess J.

Services for Jess J. Mathews, 81, who retired as a maintenance foreman for the Salt River Project, were in Hansen Mortuary. Mr. Mathews, of Laveen, moved here 22 years ago from Oklahoma and died Sept. 29 1979, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his former wife, Edna J. Hohnsteen; children, Ruby L. Goreham, Joyce D. Mathieson, Darlene M. Fisher, John, Leland E., Gerold D., Jimmy L., and Charles W.; a sister; a brother; 23 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic Oct. 2, 1979.

MATHEWS, Neal

Gila Bend -- Neal Mathews, 21, who graduated from Gila Bend High School, attended Central Arizona College and worked for Gila Feedyard, died Oct. 27, 1979, in a pedestrian-train accident here. He was born in McNary and lived here. He was a member of Arizona Junior Rodeo Association and Collegiate Rodeo. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Conrad; two sisters, Lisa Mathews and Cinnamon Conrad; a brother, Darren Mathews; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Mathews of Albuquerque, N.M., ,and Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Conrad of Gila Bend; and grandfather, William Karty, of Wewoka, Oklahoma. Services were at Logan Auditorium, Gila Bend. Interment Greenwood. The AZ Republic 29 Oct 1979.

MATTHEWS, Will C.

21 Nov 1908 - 10 Oct 1979
Sun City -- Will C. Matthews, 70, who had been director of the engineering deparment of Armour Meat Packing Co. before moving here in 1972 from Chicago, died Oct. 10, 1979, in Boswell Hospital. Mr. Matthews, 9513 Timberline Dr., was a member of American Society of Heating & Air Conditioning Engineers and Palmbrook Country Club. Surviving are his wife, Edwina; children, Virginia Wilson and Will, Jr.; and five grandchildren. Services were in All Saints of the Desert Episcopal Church. Fri., Oct 12, 1979.

MAXWELL, Margaret M.

24 April 1910 - 3 Nov 1979
Scottsdale -- Margaret M. Maxwell, 70, who moved here a month ago from New Jersey, died Nov. 3, 1979, in her residence at 6737 E. Lewis. She is survived by her son, John, and a sister. Services will be in Pompton Plains, N.J. Green Acres Mortuary handled local arrangements. The Arizona Republic Monday, Nov. 5, 1979.

MAXWELL, Walter, Sr.

Walter Maxwell, Sr., 64, died June 23, 1978. from Little Rock, Arkansas. Survivors include Josephine HUNTSMAN, Maxine RUSSAU, Leatrize FEARS, Ruby WILLIAMS, Marjorie WEST, Stella STEEK, Linda, Sandra, Shirley, Walter, Jr., Benny J. AZ Republic June 25, 1978.

MAYER, Adolph "Popo" H.

Rosary for Adolph "Popo" H. Mayer, 17, was in the family home at 2124 W. Sherman. Mass was in St. Anthony Church, 909 S. 1st Ave. Adolph was killed in a Phoenix traffic accident Oct. 6, 1979. He was born in Mexico and lived most of his life in Phoenix. Surviving are his parents, Adolph and Cenovia; a grandmother; four sisters and three brothers. 9 Oct 1979

MAYER, Charles

21 Oct 1905 - March 1979
A former foreman of the Diamond 2 Ranch at Walnut Grove, and widely-known among old time Wickenburg area residents, Charles Mayer, 69, died Thursday last week in the Yavapai Community Hospital in Prescott. He was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by a daughter, Charlotte Newton; two sons, Richard Mayer, Yarnell, and Butch, at the ranch; a sister, and two grandchildren. Graveside services were Monday afternoon this week in Walnut Grove Cemetery. The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ March 15, 1979, p. 11 Note: You will find all the Wickenburg Sun obituaries at obits.arizonagravestones.org.

MAYNARD, Eunice M.

17 Jan 1899 - 31 Oct 1979
Mesa -- Memorial services for Eunice M. Maynard, 80, who died Oct. 31, 1979, in Desert Samaritan Hospital, were in John Calvin United Presbyterian Church, Apache Junction. Mrs. Maynard moved here in 1959 from Washington state where she was an advisor for Rainbow Girls, past matron of the Eastern Star in Olympia, Washington, and active in state and local Parent Teacher Associations. She is survived by sons, Robert and Denton DeLong; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Gibbons-Bunker Desert View Chapel handled arrangements. Nov. 2, 1979, p. D3.

McALISTER, C. Harry

25 Feb 1903 - 16 Oct 1979
Mesa -- C. Harry McAlister, 76, who had been an engineer for sugar refineries in Hawaii and after retiring a consultant for refineries worldwide, lived here four years and died Oct. 16, 1979. He was a member of Walnut Creek Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Velma; daughter-in-law, Alice McAlister; two grandchildren; a brother and two sisters. Wed., Oct. 17, 1979.

McCLINTOCK, William Gail

Sun Lakes -- Memorial services for William Gail McClintock, 59, who had been manager of facility services at the Ford Motor Co. Research & Engineering Center 25 years in Dearborn, Michigan, were in Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern. Mr. McClintock died Oct. 13, 1979, in his home. He was general superintendent of Presley Homes the past two years and a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Anne; children, Trudy Ceyers and Mark; two grandchildren; a brother and four sisters. The AZ Republic 10/16/1979.

McCOMAS, Odessa

Globe -- Services for Odessa McComas, 69, who died Oct. 16, 1979, at Gila General Hospital, were at Palmer Globe Mortuary. Mrs. McComas, a Texas native, moved to Globe in 1925. She was a housewife. Survivors include her husband, John; sons, Johnnie and Carl; daughters, Leona Sousa and Gloria Boyd; five brothers; two sisters; 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. AZ Republic 18 Oct 1979.

McCORMICK, Clara

Clara McCormick, aunt of Robert PERKINS. AZ Republic funeral announcement only Oct. 25, 1979.

McCORMICK, John Paul

John Paul McCormick, owner of the Aguila water company since 1957, and a resident of Wickenburg, died Sunday last week in Boswell Hospital in Sun City. He had lived in Arizona 21 years. Mr. McCormick was a member of the Knights of Columbus in New Mexico and of St. Anthony's Catholic Church here. Surviving are his widow, Pauline; a daughter, Patricia Tidwell of El Paso, Tex., and three grandsons. There was a Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday this week in St. Anthony's Catholic Church conducted by Rev. Thomas E. Boyle, with the burial in Wickenburg Cemetery. The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ May 3, 1979, p. 12
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McCOURT, Tilden "Corky"

9 Jul 1904 - 11 Oct 1979
Tilden "COrky" McCourt, 75, who had been with General Motros 42 years and 18 years as a supervisor of its proving grounds in Arizona, died Oct. 11, 1979, in Hillhaven Health Care Center. Mr. McCourt came to Arizona 34 years ago and is survived by his wife, Wanda. Services were in Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden. Oct. 13, 1979.

McCULLAR, Nathan

14 Oct 1961 - 5 Oct 1979
Cottonwood -- Nathan McCullar, 17, was killed Oct. 2, 1979, in a motorcycle accident in Prescott. Mr. McCullar, who lived in Cornville, was a well driller. Survivors include his mother, Billie Jean Moseley; father, Ronald McCullar; grandfather, Oren Carter; two brothers and three sisters. 5 Oct 1979

McDANIELS, Carol Hayden

25 Jun 1978 69 born Kentucky 22 Jun 1978 Ima Robert W., Wanda, Jean MULQUIN, Jo Ann GRETTMAN, Della STAIR, Carol Lynn BROWN

McELWAIN, Harry A.

Harry A. McElwain, 54, a tooling coordinator for AiResearch and elder in the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Phoenix, died Nov. 3, 1979, in his home at 2208 E. Sells Drive. He came to Arizona 24 years go from his native Pennsylvania. Surviving are his wife, Viola; children, Linda Tchida and David; three sisters; three brothers and two grandchildren. Services at Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Road, Schottsdale. The Arizona Republic Monday, Nov. 5, 1979.

McENROE, Eugene A.

Mesa -- Eugene A. McEnroe, 74, who came here two and a half years ago from Manhattan, Kansas, where he had been a journalism department administrator at Kansas State University, died Oct. 26, 1979, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mr. McEnroe was a member of the Mesa Elks. Survivors include his wife, Marie; children, Jeanne Vermillion, Woodland Hills, California, and John D., Independence, MIssouri; two sisters, Miss Edna McEnroe, Washington, D.C, and Mrs. Rosemary Athon, Maryville, Kansas; a brother, Jervase McEnroe, Duncan, Oklahoma; and five grandchildren. Rosary was at Laryr C. Melcher Mortuary. Mass at All Saints Catholic Church. AZ Republic 28 Oct 1979, p. E19.

McFARLAND, Carrie Reola

1 Feb 1920 - 30 Sept 1979
Carrie Reola McFarland, 59, who was born in Ash Fork and had been a bank teller, died Sept. 30, 1979. Mrs. McFarland, of Prescott, is survived by her husband, Donald J.; children, Sharon Moore and Donald; two grandchildren and three sisters. Private services. 5 Oct 1979

McGEE, Ralph K.

Ralph K. McGee, 81, a retired Iowa bank president, school superintendent and Methodist Church leader, died Oct. 10, 1979, in Beatitudes Campus of Care. Mr. McGee, 1630 W. Glendale, graduated from Simpson College in 1920 and earned his master's degree at the University of Colorado in 1927. He was basketball coach at Van Wert, Iowa, in 1920-22, superintendent of schools at Lenox, Iowa, until 1933 and at Leon, Iowa, until starting his banking career in 1935. He was president of the Clarke County State Bank until selling his controlling interest in 1963 and retired to Mesa in 1969. Surviving are his wife, Elsie; son, Robert W. McGee, president of Thunderbird Bank in Phoenix; two grandsons and two great-granddaughters. Services were in Church of the Beatitudes. Fri., Oct. 12, 1979.

McGERRY, Robert Martin

30 Nov 1934 - 17 Oct 1979
Graveside services for Robert Martin McGerry, 44, an automotive machinist who died Oct. 17, 1979, in a Phoenix hospital, were in Glendale Resthaven Park, 6290 W. Northern. Mr. McGerry, 6129 W. Clarendon, moved here 16 years ago from New York. He is survived by his children, Patricia Johns, Kathleen, Melinda, Darvin, Donald and Michael; mother, Leona McGerry; and two grandmothers. Glendale Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. The Arizona Republic October 18, 1979, p. C10.

McGLONE, Raymond W.

21 March 1906 - 3 Oct 1979
Tempe -- Raymond W. McGlone, 73, died Oct. 3, 1979, in Hillhaven Health Care Center. He had been an aircraft mechanic and trouble shooter many years before moving here in 1976 from Florida. Mr. McGlone was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Elks. His wife, Helena, survives. Tempe Mortuary. 5 Oct 1979

McGUIRE, Wesley

Memorial services for Wesley B. McGuire, 62, a real estate salesman who moved here in 1957 from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, were in Church of the Beatitudes, 555 W. Glendale. Mr. McGuire died Oct. 28, 1979, in Good Samaritan Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Catherine; stepmother, Gertrude McGuire; and two half-brothers. Wed., Oct. 31, 1979.

McINTOSH, Roger

Services for Roger McIntosh, 65, an Air Force retiree who had been in security seven years with Arizona National Guard, were in Mercer Mortuary Chapel in the Garden. Mr. McIntosh died Sept. 30, 1979, in Doctors Hospital. He lived here 24 years and was a member of Monte Vista Baptist Church and Air Force Sergeants Association. Surviving are his wife, Frances; son, Glenn A.; mother, Charlotte Elizabeth McIntosh; and two brothers. Interment Memory Lawn Memorial Park. The AZ Republic Oct. 3, 1979.

McKEE, William E.

Services for William E. McKee, 79, who moved here 45 years ago from Oklahoma and had been a school custodian, were in Glendale Chapel of the Chimes. Mr. McKee died Oct. 28, 1979, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Lilly; daughters, Ethelyn Reed and Pauline Hayden; step-children, Norma Bodkin, Frances Duncan and Bill Burris; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic 30 Oct. 1979.

McKINLEY, Curtis L.

Services for Curtis L. McKinley, 66, who died Oct. 20, 1979, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital, were in Memory Lawn Mortuary. Mr. McKinley moved to Arizona 32 years ago from Enid, Oklahoma. He was a World War II Navy veteran and a truck driver. Surviving are his wife, Juanita E.; sons, Gary; a brother, Chet, of Tennessee; and three sisters, Mrs. Len DeVilder of Illinois, Mrs. Dora Bradford and Mrs. Floy Cook, both of Phoenix. Memory Lawn Memorial Park. The AZ Republic 23 Oct. 1979.

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McMAHAN, Ann F.

6 Oct 1895 - 2 Nov 1979
Sun City -- Ann F. McMahan, 84, of 12414 W. Augusta Drive, who came to Arizona in 1964 from Golden, Colorado, died November 2, 1979, in her home. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and Koffee Klatch Club of Sun City. Survivors include her sons, Kenneth, Paul, Eugene, and Garth; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be today at Lundberg's Golden Door Chapel, Youngtown. Other services will be in Denver. The Arizona Republic Sunday, November 4, 1979.

McNAIR, Ruth G.

Services for Ruth G. McNair, 65, who moved here in 1957 from Arkansas and died Oct. 31, 1979, in Good Samaritan Hospital, were in Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback. Mrs. McNair was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband, Glenn L.; daughter, Irma R. Balaban; two sisters and three brothers. The AZ Republic Nov. 2, 1979, p. D3.

McNAMEE, Henry Thomas

Henry Thomas McNamee, 62, who had been state coordinator for employment of the handicapped, died Oct. 29, 1979, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. Mr. McNamee was a member of Phoenix Disabled American Veterans Chapter 1 after moving here in 1950 from Minnesota. Survivors include his wife, Florence; son, Michael; stepdaughter, Cynthia Taft; four sisters and four brothers. Services were in Minneapolis. The AZ Republic 10/31/1979.

MEAD, GLEN HASTINGS

Glen Hastings Mead, 64, of Wittmann, died May 23 in Phoenix. He was born in Indiana and lived in Arizona 20 years. Surviving are his widow, Virginia; a son, Glen, Jr., of Michigan; three daughters, phoebe Sullivan, Barbara Hyrns and Joyce Ann Allen, all of Indiana; six step-children, Donald Callis, Tulsa, Cloyd Callis, Richard Callis and Thomas Callis, all of Phoenix, Sharon Bowland, Logansport, Ind., and Renne Rose, Oceanside, Calif., and 24 grandchildren. Services were May 28 in the Faith Community Church in Wittmann, the Rev. Lee Wallace officiating. Burial was in the Wittmann Cemetery. The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ June 14, 1979, p. 10. Note: You will find all the Wickenburg Sun obituaries at obits.arizonagravestones.org.

MEADE, George G.

Sun City -- George G. Meade, 84, who was the founding chief of the Sun City Fire Department and helped start other community activities after moving here in 1963, died Oct. 16, 1979, in Boswell Hospital. Mr. Meade served two terms as president of the Sun City Home Owners Association, seven years as fire chief and Meade Drive and the fire house were named in his honor. He graduated from New York University and had been self-employed in the accounting business in New York City. His memberships included the American Legion and the Catholic Church of St. Joachim. Scripture services were in Menke Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Alva B.; children, Janet MacCallum and Richard; a brother and seven grandchildren. The AZ Republic 10/19/1979.

MEALY, Thomas "Patt"

Thomas "Patt" Mealy, 79, part owner of Clinic Prescriptions in Tucson, died Sept. 29, 1979, in St. Luke's Hospital. He moved to Phoenix in 1949 from Wichita, Kansas. Mr. Mealy was a pharmacist and had been with G. D. Searle as a medical detail man for 37 years before he retired in 1969. He was a member of Elks Lodge and Arizona Pharmaceutical Association. He is survived by his wife, Juathina; sons, Gregg and Tom; a sister; two brothers and three grandchildren. Services in Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 5105 N. 7th Ave. The AZ Republic Oct. 1, 1979.

MEDINA, Augustin C.

Rosary and mass for Augustin C. Medina, 92, was in St. Anthony Church. Mr. Medina died Oct. 21, 1979, in his home. He moved here in 1959 from California and had been a field contractor in agriculture. Survivors include his wife, Marie; children, Amalia Arteaga, Artemisa Lango, Azucea Acosta, Aurora Alvarez, Augustine Jr., Alfred, Alejandro, Alfonso, Alisandro, Albert and Angel; a brother, 54 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchidlren. AZ Republic 24 Oct 1979.

MELL, Anna B.

Anna B. Mell, 90, who came to Phoenix in 1924 from Minneapolis and was a member of Order of Eastern Star Chapter No. 5 here since 1931, died Oct. 25, 1979, in her home. Mrs. Mell was born in Berlin and brought to the United States when she was 12. She was the widow of Frank E. Mell, a former executive with Central Arizona Light & Power Co. Survivors include her sons, Gordon and Edmund; a sister, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were in A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. Entombment Greenwood. The AZ Repubic 26 Oct 1979.

MENGES, Beryle

1 August 1902 - 8 October 1979
Graveside services for Beryle E. Menges, 78, were in Floral Lakes Cemetery at El Mirage with honors by an American Legion funeral committee. Mrs. Menges died Oct. 8, 1979, in Flandreau, S. D. She served as a corporal in World War II and moved to Arizona 18 years ago from Minnesota. Her husband, Charles, died here in February. Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback. The AZ Republic 11 Oct. 1979.

MERRIFIELD, Linwood

25 Feb 1909 - 4 July 1979
Glendale -- Memorial services for Linwood A. MERRIFIELD, 70, were in Epworth Methodist Church, 5935 W. Camelback. Mr. Merrifield, 8611 N. 67th Ave. died July 4, 1979, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. He moved here 26 years ago and had been a maintenance employee in the aerospace industry. He is survived by daughter, Elaine Crissy; a grandchild and three sisters. Friends may call in Chapel of the Chimes 7924 N. 59th Ave. Published in the Arizona Republic Friday, July 6, 1979, p. C-6.

MESSMORE, Letha C.

16 Jul 1893 - 5 Oct 1979
Tempe -- Letha C. Messmore, 86, who lived at 836 McKemy until 1973, died Oct. 5, 1979, in Las Fores Nursing Home east of Mesa. She moved here 15 years ago. Services were in Los Angeles. Oct. 10, 1979.

MEYER, HERBERT

Herbert C. (Bert) Meyer, 70, of Wickenburg died Saturday, May 5 in Boswell Memorial Hospital in Sun City. He was a native of Le Mars, Ia. He retired in 1874 after 18 years with the West River Electric Assn. at Wall, S. Dak. Mr. Meyer was a member of the Wickenburg Lions Club, Toastmasters and the Chamber of Commerce, and attended the Desert Chapel here. Surviving are his widow, Gertrude; a daughter, Leslie Oliver of Littleton, Colo.; a son, Barry, of Brookings, S. Dak., two granddaughters and a grandson. Memorial services were in the Wickenburg Funeral Home Monday this week, May 7, with Pastor Richard Coleman officiating. Burial will be at Le Mars, Iowa. The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ May 10, 1979, p. 13 Note: You will find all the Wickenburg Sun obituaries at obits.arizonagravestones.org.

MICKEY, Harvey

Glendale -- Rosary for Harvey Richard Mickey, 66, who died Nov. 1, 1979, in Phoenix General Hospital, was in Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave. Mass was in St. Helen Catholic Church, 5510 W. Cholla. Mr. Mickey moved here in 1977 from Wisconsin where he had been a foreman 30 years with the Beloit Corp. Surviving are his wife, Helen; sons, Roger and Robert; a sister; and three grandchildren. The AZ Republic Sat., 11/3/1979, p. B17.

MILES, Charles

Services for Charles Miles, 64, of 2207 W. Larkspur, who died Oct. 6, 1979, at St. Luke's Hospital, were at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. Seventh St. Mr. Miles, a retired electric foundry worker, is survived by his wife, Anna; sons, Charles Jr., Gary and Gerald; daughters, Rochelle Doane and Nancy Sletten; a brother, a sister and 14 grandchildren. Published Monday, October 8, 1979.

MILES, Montie L.

14 Feb 1927 - 6 Oct 1979
Glendale -- Montie L. Miles, 52, a Carnation Milk Co. employee eight years and a member of Teamsters Local 274, moved to Arizona 42 years ago from Oklahoma and died Oct. 6, 1979, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Irene; son, Timothy L.; a grandchild; six sisters; and five brothers. Oct. 10, 1979.

MILLER, Raymond Orville

Raymond Orville Miller, 75, a string bass musician who came to Arizona 20 years ago and retired from his professional photography business in 1971, died Oct. 17, 1979, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Miller started his career in show business at age 14 with the Orpheum Circuit and retired from it in 1939. He was a member of Musicians Union Local 586. He moved here from Kansas City, Missouri, and is survived by his wife, Julia; sons, MIchael and David; and four grandchildren. Rosary in Mercer Mortuary. Mass in St. Francis Xavier Church. The AZ Republic 10/20/1979.

MILLZNER, Lionel R.

23 Jul 1893 - 20 Oct 1979
Mesa -- Lionel R. Millzner, 86, died Oct. 20, 1979, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Mr. Millzner moved here in 1976 from California and was a retired manufacturers representative with West Coast Assn. He was a World War I veteran and a Mason. Surviving are his wife, Shirlee; daughters, Patricia and Lynn; step-daughters, Lois and Arlene, and 13 grandchildren. Graveside services were at Arizona Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road. Oct. 22, 1979.

MILUM, Mildred E.

Paradise Valley -- Services for Mildred E. Milum, 83, who died Oct. 21, 1979, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital, were in Santa Paula, California, Messinger Mortuary announced. Mrs. Milum is survived by her children, Joyce Wadzeck or Crestline, California, Boyd of Paradise Valley and Roy of Burbank, California; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. The AZ Republic 24 Oct. 1979.

MINEER, Carl J.

St. Johns -- Services for Carl J. Mineer, 84, who died Oct. 15, 1979, at his home here were at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mr. Mineer, a St. Johns native, lived his life here. He was a retired deputy sheriff for Apache County. Survivors include two daughters, Larma Faye and Anna Terrin; three sons, Carl L., Herman and Kelly; 20 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic 18 Oct 1979. Arizona Birth Certificate

MITCHELL, Basil B.

Services for Basil B. Mitchell, 60, who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal while serving as an Air Corps captain in World War II, will be 2 p.m. today in Green Acrs Chapel, 5830 W. Missouri, Glendale. Mr. Mitchell, 7249 N. 23rd Drive, died Sept. 29, 1979, in Payson. He lived in Arizona 20 years and was employed 10 years by Phoenix Veterans Administration adjudication department. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Eighth Ward. Surviving are his wife, Mozelle; sons, Gary M. and Craig G.; mother, Hazel O. Caple; a grandson; two sisters; and a brother. Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens Scottsdale. Published in The Arizona Republic Wednesday, Oct. 3, 1979.

MITCHELL, Charles

Funeral services were Monday this week for Charles Mitchell, 70, of Wickenburg, who died last Wednesday Community Hospital. Mr. Mitchell had lived here 11 years, and he was a member and trustee of the Calvary Baptist Church. Services were in the Church, with the Rev. Dr. Bert Follmar officiating. Mr. Mitchell was born in Texas and formerly was the owner-manager of the Mitchell Sporting Goods Store in Temple, Tex. He also was a retired teacher. Surviving are his widow, Sallie; a daughter, Jane Mitchell; a son, Charles of New Mexico; three brothers, Joe and Lee of Houston, and Harry of Temple, Tex., and four grandchildren. The Wickenburg Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ February 15, 1979, p. 9
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MITCHELL, Raymond D.

2 Dec 1891 - 2 Oct 1979
Raymond D. Mitchell, 86, died Oct. 2, 1979. Mr. Mitchell retired after 42 years as a drugs and sundries salesman and moved here from Indiana. He was a member of Masonic and Elk lodges in Logansport, IN. Gravesides services were in Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren. 5 Oct 1979

MONTGOMERY, Thomas E.

Thomas E. Montgomery, 70, who came to Phoenix in 1926 and retired in 1974 as a grocery salesman after 20 years with Continental Foods, died Oct. 17, 1979, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Mr. Montgomery was a member of Elks Lodge 335 Old Timers and Phoenix Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Verna; sons, Robert and Ronald; four grandchildren, a sister and two brothers. Services in A. L. Moore & Sons Memory Chapel. The AZ Republic 10/19/1979.

MOODY, George F.

3 Sept 1897 - 1 Oct 1979
Buckeye -- George F. Moody, 81, died Oct. 1, 1979, at Veterans Hospital in Tucson. Mr. Moody, a Texas native, moved to the Arlington-Buckeye area in 1914. He was a retired driller for the Phelps Dodge Corp. He moved to Kearny in 1964. Survivors include a son, Roland; two daughters, Ivy Johnston and Wanda Martin; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchidlren. 5 Oct 1979

MOORE, Charles S.

Services for Charles S. Moore, 57, a commercial artist in advertising who died Oct. 21, 1979, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital, were in East Mesa Baptist Church. Mr. Moore moved to Arizona in 1976 from Maryland. He is survived by his wife, Dawne; children, Mrs. Larry Little, Tempe, Mrs. Richard Brunner, Woodbridge, Virginia, and Charles of Vienna, Virginia; six grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Roger O'Toole, of Phoenix; and a brother, Benjamin of Asheboro, North Carolina. Gibbons-Bunker Desert View Chapel. Interment Mesa City Cemetery. The AZ Republic 23 Oct 1979. (See 1982 for wife's obituary)

MOORE, John D.

4 October 1897 - 10 October 1979
Services for John D. Moore, 82, who had been a farmer and rodeo worker, were in A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. Mr. Moore moved to Phoenix in 1949 from Texas and died Oct. 10, 1979, in Hillhaven Health Center. The AZ Republic Oct. 19, 1979.

MOORE, Joyce L.

Scottsdale -- Joyce L. Moore, 48, who was born in Phoenix and died Oct. 8, 1979, in a local hospital, is survived by her sons, John, James and William; and a brother. Mass was in the Church of St. Daniel, 1030 N. Hayden. St. Francis Catholic Cemetery 10 Oct 1979.

MOORE, Randall J.

Services for Randall J. Moore, 34, who came here 24 years ago from New Jersey and was a City of Phoenix Library employee, were in Grimshaw Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home. Mr. Moore died of cancer Oct. 30, 1979, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. He is survived by his parents, Roy A. and Lora M. Moore and a brother. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 1979.

MOORE, Robert Ivan

9 Apr 1896 - 10 Oct 1979
Robert Ivan Moore, 83, who moved here in 1933 and retired as a U.S. Postal Service clerk in 1964, died Oct. 10, 1979, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. He was a World War I veteran and a member of Valley Cathedral. Surviving are his wife, Sidney; children, Virginia C. Fryar, Mary Beth Young and Robert R.; a brother and seven grandchildren. Fri., Oct. 12, 1979.

MOORE, Woodford O.

Services for Woodford O. Moore, 65, who died Oct. 24, 1979, in his home at Young, were in Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback with a Disabled American Veterans funeral committee officiating. Mr. Moore served in the Army from 1939 to 1948 and came to Arizona 28 years ago from Michigan. He moved to Young a year ago. Surviving are his wife, Mable; daughters, Pamela A. Heberlim, Patricia G. Meredith and Sharon L. Grobstig; a sister, two brothers; 10 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The AZ Republic Oct. 27, 1979.

MORALES, Juanita R.

Superior -- Rosary for Juanita R. Morales, 79, who died Oct. 16, 1979, at Pinal General Hospital in Florence, was at the St. Francis Catholic Church. Mass was at the same church. Mrs. Morales, a native of Mexico, moved to Superior in 1965. She was a housewife. Survivors include two sons, Edward and Anastacio; three daughters, Ruth Hernandez, Anita Esquivel and Josei Huerta; a brother, a sister; 22 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic 18 Oct 1979.

MORGAN , Guy "Eddie"

13 May 1918 - 14 Oct 1979
Guy "Eddie" Morgan, 61, who came here in 1949 from San Bernadino, CA, and was a member of the Restaurant Workers Union, died Oct. 14, 1979, in Doctors Hospital. Mr. Morgan is survived by his sons, Guy, Jr., David W. and James E.; and mother, Mary L. McNutt. Private cremation.

MORGAN, Dee

11 Nov 1901 - 1 Nov. 1979
Services for Dee Morgan, 78, who moved to Phoenix 32 years ago from Oklahoma and was employed in field maintenance at Turf Paradise, will be today in A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Mr. Morgan, 2528 W. Aster, died Nov. 1, 1979, in his home. He is survived by his wife, Mildred; a sister and two brothers. The Arizona Republic Sunday, November 4, 1979.

MORRIS, Howard P.

Pima -- Services for Howard P. Morris, 77, who died Oct. 17, 1979, at Mount Graham Community Hospital in Safford, were at the Pima Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mr. Morris, a San Jose native, moved to Pima in 1946. He owned and operated Morris Mercantile. Survivors include his wife, Alta; a son, Larry; three daughters, Ellen Euster, Theora Grant and Sharon Kouts; four brothers; four sisters; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic 10/19/1979.

MORRISON, Bonnie

Sun City -- Services for Bonnie Blanche MORRISON, 76, who died July 3, 1979, in Valley View Hospital, were in Lundberg Chapel, 11211 Michigan Ave., Youngtown. Mrs. Morrison, 11801 Thunderbird Road, was a member of Sun City Pioneer Club, United Church, a past matron and 54-year member of the Eastern Star in Oxford, Ohio. Survivors include her husband for 50 years, Leslie; daughters, Ruth CORRELL and Lois Ann PERKINS; a great-grandson; three sisters and two brothers. Published in the Arizona Republic Friday, July 6, 1979, p. C-5.

MORRISON, Donald J.

Services for Donald J. Morrison, 62, who came to Arizona in 1959 and had been a warehouse foreman for Arizona Department of Transportation 15 years, were in Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St. Mr. Morrison died Oct. 24, 1979, in his home. A world War II Navy veteran, he was a member of the American Legion, Elks, and Jaycees in Chandler and Glendale. His wife, Mary survives. The Arizona Republic Oct. 27, 1979.

MORRISSEY, Clifford E.

Services for Clifford E. Morrissey, 73, who had been manager of a plant which made air conditioning grills and registers, was in Valley Cathedral. Mr. Morrissey moved here 11 years ago from Stacyville, Iowa, and died Oct. 21, 1979, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Florence; sons, Robert E. Morrissey and Dennis Mundale; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Glendale Chapel of the Chimes.

MOYER, Jennie B.

Mesa -- Services for Jennie B. Moyer, 88, who lived here since 1972 and died Oct. 24, 1979, in a Phoenix hospital, will be in Niagara Falls, N. Y., Desert View Chapel announced. Mrs. Moyer, 6350 E. Adobe, is survived by her son, Arthur; a brother, John BORGESON, St. Petersburg, Fla.; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, October 26, 1979, p. C11.

MULDROW, Tyree

Services for Tyree Muldrow, 21, were in New Bethel Church of God in Christ. Webber & Sons Mortuary. Mr. Muldrow died Oct. 20, 1979, in a Phoenix hospital. He was born in Florence and was employed as a laborer. Survivors include his parents, Marvin and Johnnie Muldrow; three sisters and six brothers. The AZ Republic 24 Oct 1979.

MULLEN, Theresa

Winslow -- Theresa Mullen, 93, who lived in Winslow for 50 years until she moved to Denver, Colorado, in 1970, died Sept. 27, 1979, in a Denver nursing home. She was born in Ireland and moved to Winslow in 1919. She was a member of Winslow Emblem Club, Catholic Daughters of American and Rosary Altar Society. Her daughter, Mary Ryan and two sisters survive. Rosary was in Scott Chapel. Mass in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The AZ Republic Oct. 1, 1979.

MULLINS, Arthur E., Sr.

Mesa -- Services for Arthur E. Mullins, Sr., 75, of 2136 E. Bramble Ave., will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Larry J. Melcher Mortuary, 43 S. Stapley Drive. He died Oct. 6, 1979, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He came to Mesa eight years ago from Benton Harbor, Michigan, where he had been a public works employee. Survivors include his wife, Hazel; children, Jeanne Herndez, David and Arthur Jr.; five sisters; three brothers; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Sunday, October 7, 1979.
his wife: MULLINS, Hazel
Hazel Mullins, age 97, of Mesa, formerly of Benton Harbor, Michigan, passed away Sept. 1, 2003 in Mesa. Mrs. Mullins has resided in Mesa since 1972 and was a member of Grace Temple Apostolic Church in Phoenix. Her husband, Arthur E. Mullins, Sr., passed away in 1979. Survivors include her sons Arthur Mullins Jr., of Three Oaks, MI and David J. Mullins of Mesa, AZ; daughter, Jeanne Hernandez of Pasadena, CA. She is also survived by 11 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren, 5 Great Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was Thursday, Sept. 4, 2003, at Melcher's Chapel of the Roses, 43 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa. Services Friday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions to Grace Temple Apostolic Church, 2937 W. Almeria Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85009. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/4/2003.

MUMFORD, Phyllis Alene

Tempe -- Services for Phyllis Alene Mumford, 70, who lived here 33 years and died Oct. 17, 1979, in Desert Samaritan Hospital, were in Carr Mortuary. Mrs. Mumford was a member of Lakeshore Bible Church of God. Her husband, Donald W. survives. The AZ Republic 10/20/1979.

MUNDT , H. E. "Sid"

Services for H. E. "Sid" Mundt, 68, a retired self-employed mechanic, were in Chapel of Memories, A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. He died Sept. 28, 1979, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. He came to Phoenix seven years ago from Idaho and was a member of American Legion and Odd Fellows Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Helene; children, Rebecca Grandfield and Gary Ehrlich; a sister and five grandchildren. The AZ Republic Oct. 1, 1979.

MUNOZ , Maria

30 July 1884 - 20 October 1979
Services for Maria Munoz, 93, were in Mortensen-Kings Funeral Center. Mrs. Munoz moved to the Valley 28 years ago from Texas and died Oct. 20, 1979, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. Survivors include her daughters, Dominga Sanchez and Francisca Velez; 11 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic 23 Oct 1979.

MUNOZ , Margarita Gonzales

Guadalupe -- Rosary for Margarita Gonzales Munoz, 19, was in the family home, 5805 E. Mexico. Mass was in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 5445 San Angelo. Miss Munoz, 5614 E. Mexico, died of an illness Oct. 1, 1979, in a Phoenix hospital. She was born in Mesa and is survived by her father, Julian Munoz; mother, Frances Munoz; daughter, Elaine Sanchez; a sister, two brothers and two grandparents. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, October 4, 1979.

MUNSON , Herbert M.

Graveside services for Herbert M. Munson, 54, who lived here 25 years and died Oct. 18, 1979, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital, were in Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren. Mr. Munson had been employed by Karlson Machine Owrks and was a World War II Navy veteran. Surviving are his wife, Helen; sons, Horace Mohn and Phillip Pretzinger; mother, Nettie Rohrig; a brother, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mercer Mortuary handled arrangements. The AZ Republic Oct. 20, 1979.

MURPHY , Emmett M.

15 July 1904 - 14 October 1979
Mesa -- Emmett M. Murphy, 75, an insurance agent for Allstate Insurance Co 28 years, died Oct. 14, 1979, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. He came to Arizona in 1947 from Flint, Michigan, and was a member of Knights of Columbus. Surviving are his children, Rita Parker, Colleen Lambert and Linus; a sister; a brother and 22 grandchildren. The AZ Republic 15 Oct 1979, p. B4.

MURPHY , Robert Wesley

Scottsdale -- Robert Wesley Murphy, 54, a member of the Padre Kino Knights of Columbus Council who had been in automotive sales 30 years after moving here 48 years ago from New York, died Oct. 20, 1979, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Mr. Murphy is survived by his wife, Inez; children, Beth Lawson, Terry, Bridgette, Michael, Daniel and Shane; and two grandchildren. Mass was in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. St. Francis Cemetery 23 October 1979, p.C6.

MURRAY, Armena Dell

Armena Dell Murray, 83, who moved here in 1959 from Iowa and was a member of Sunnytslope Assembly of God Church, died Oct. 4, 1979, in a Phoenix hospital. Mrs. Murray is survived by her children, Audrey Robbins and Leo Dwight Murray; a sister, a brother; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were in Chapel of the Chimes. The AZ Republic 6 Oct 1979.

MURRAY, Mary C.

12 Jul 1903 - 10 Oct 1979
Mary C. Murray, 78, died Oct. 10, 1979, in Phoenix General Hospital. Mrs. Murray moved here in 1961 from Fort Wayne, IN, where she was a member of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband, Jay; and a sister and two brothers. Fri., Oct. 12, 1979.

MUSE, Alice M.

Tempe -- Memorial services for Alice M. Muse, 83, who came to Arizona 54 years ago and had ranched in Tolleson, Peeples Valley, Verde Valley and Bouse, will be 4 p.m. today in First Congregational Church, 101 E. Sixth St. Mrs. Muse, 735 E. Apache Blvd., lived at the Tempe address from 1963 until April and died Oct. 14, 1979, in Oakland, Calif. Surviving are her daughter, Eunice Blythe Perry; stepchildren, Edna Brown and James E. "Bud" Muse; a brother; 12 grandchildrne and a great-grandchild. Local arrangements were made at Carr Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic October 18, 1979, p. C10.

MUSKAN, Mary

Mass for Mary Muskan, 82, who moved here 18 years ago from Detroit where she had worked for General Motors, was in St. Vincent de Paul Church, 3140 N. 51st Ave. Mrs. Muskan died Oct. 18, 1979, in Hillhaven Nursing Home. She is survived by her son, Elmer; two brothers; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Maryvale Mortuary handled arrangements. The AZ Republic 10/20/1979.

MYATT, Leon

Services for Leon Myatt, 69, who died Oct. 16, 1979, in Good Samaritan Hospital, will be 1 p.m. Friday in Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Mr. Myatt, 11349 E. Avalon, Apache Junction, moved to the Valley in 1974 from Michigan. He was a member of Phoenix First Free Methodist Church and Moose Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Nettie; children, Linda, Ronnie and Buddy; step-children, Ruth Draper, Nancy Dixon, Roger Woodruff and Melvin Sayan; three grandchildren; three sisters and three brothers. Published in The Arizona Republic October 18, 1979, p. C10.

MYERS, Edith

Sun City -- Services for Edith M. Myers, 69, who lived here since 1969 and died Oct. 17, 1979, in Boswell Hospital, were in New Carlisle, Ohio. Mrs. Myers is survived by her husband, Bert; children, Phyllis Volk, Carol Braun, George, Donald and Kenneth; mother, Ethel Shakrow; a brother, two sisters; 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic 10/19/1979.

MYERS, Ethel

Payson -- Services for Ethel I. Myers, 82, who died Oct. 23, 1979, at the Arizona Pioneers Home in Prescott, were at the Payson Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Myers, a Missouri native, moved to Payson in 1899. She and her husband owned a dairy farm in Tolleson and south Phoenix. Survivors include three sons, Ryall, Alvin and Clarence; two daughters, Lera Chapman and Barbara Moore; 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were at East Resthaven Cemetery. The AZ Republic 25 Oct. 1979, p. D-11.