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JACKSON, Guy E.

1 Feb 1910 - Jan 1980
Scottsdale -- Guy E. Jackson, 70, a retired welder and native of Kentucky, died Oct. 12, 1980, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Mr. Jackson came here from Michigan in 1975. He was a member of the Jesus Chapel. Wife, Martha; children, Hilda Day of IN, May Bozart of MN, Fay Quest and Rene Jackson of Scottsdale, Peggy Satterfield and Patty Gibson, both of Michigan; Robert and Maurice; three sisters, Frankie Evans, Catherine Shirley, and Nellie Mitchell, all of Indiana; 39 grandchildren. Services were in Richmond, Indiana. Oct. 14, 1980.

JACKSON, Lela Mae McCLURE

11 Apr 1906 - Jan 1980
Lela Mae McClure Jackson, 73, who moved to Phoenix 40 years ago from Texas, died Jan. 27, 1980, in Desert Terrace Nursing Home. Survived by son, Edward McClure; two brothers; 14 grandchildren. 1/29/1980.

JAMES, Loretta F.

25 June 1928 - 10 March 1980
Loretta F. James, 52, died March 10, 1980. She came to Arizona 20 years ago from Illinois and was a bar manager. She is survived by her husband, John H.; daughters, Peggy Benjamin, Dorothy Nowakowski and Peggy Ann Whipple; two sisters; a brother and four grandchildren. Graveside services at Greenwood Memorial Park Cemetery. 3/17/1980.

JAMES, Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis James, 24, was born in Arizona and died Sept. 26, 1980, ina Phoenix hospital. He had been a student at Central Washington State College, Ellensburg, Wash. Surviving are his mother, Rosie Ellis; two sisters; four brothers and two grandparents. Services were in St. John's Institutional Baptist Church. 10/3/1980.

JANETT, Agnes Mary

8 July 1893 - 7 Oct 1980
Agnes Janett, 87, came from Minnesota in 1948 and died Oct. 7, 1980, in Maricopa COunty Hospital. Retired registered nurse. Mass for was in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central. Mrs. Janett, 4635 N. 14th St., came to Phoenix in 1948 from Minnesota. Camelback Sunset Chapel made arrangements. Arizona Republic Friday, October 10, 1980.

JARRETT, Gloria

(announcement only) For information call Arizona Burial/Cremation/Transportation Service, 334 W. Monroe. Oct 9, 1980.

JENKINS, Lewis D.

30 Apr 1898 - Jan 1980
Peoria -- Lewis D. Jenkins, 81, died Jan. 23, 1980. He retired as factory foreman from U. S. Steel Corp. in Ohio and moved to the Valley 17 years ago. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner. Wife, Edna; sons, Clair L. and Dr. Gerald Jenkins; three grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers. 25 January 1980.

JENNINGS, Roy Alvin

Paradise Valley -- Roy Alvin Jennings, 86, a retired teacher and public school administrator in Arizona and New York, died March 13, 1980. Mr. Jennings came to Arizona in 1942. He graduated from Syracuse University with Phi Beta Kappa honors. In addition to his career in education, he raised quarter horses and managed motels and apartments. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a World War I veteran. Survivors include his wife, Violet; son, Dr. Stephen Jennings, and six grandchildren. 3/14/1980.

JENSEN, William

William Jensen, 51, a baker and Korean War veteran, died Oct. 5, 1980. Mr. Jensen came here in 1974 from Wisconsin. Wife, Roberta; children, Nancy and William, Jr.; mother, Nora Stalock; four sisters and four brothers. Veterans Cemetery. Graveside services Arizona Veterans Cemetery. Oct. 7, 1980.

JIMENEZ, Jose T.

10 Sep 1924 - 27 Jan 1980
Miami -- Jose T. Jimenez, 55, a native of Mexico, died Jan. 27, 1980, at Miami Inspiration Hospital. Mr. Jimenez moved to Miami in 1925. He was a retired employee of Inspiration Copper Co. Wife, Helen; children, Joe, Louis, Mary Helen, Yolanda, Amelia Songer and Teresa Lott; four brothers; two sisters and seven grandchildren. Published 1/30/1980.

JOENS, Emil

Sun City -- Emil Joens, 78, who owned a wholesale food company 18 years in Waterloo, Iowa, died Sept. 29, 1980, in Boswell Hospital. He was graduated from Long Beach, Calif. City College and was a member of the Masonic Shrine, Methodist CHurch and Lions, all in Iowa. He came here from Jefferson, Iowa in 1970. Wife, Ruth; son, Merwyn; brother, William of Manning, Iowa, sister, Elsie Sporrer of Carroll, Iowa. Sunland Memorial Park, Sun City. Sunland Mausoleum. The Arizona Republic Thursday, October 2, 1980.

JOGGERST, Marcella M.

Globe -- Rosary for Marcella M. Joggerst, 59, who lived in this are 34 years, will be today at Palmer-Globe Mortuary. Mass will be Friday at Holy Angeles Catholic Church. Mrs. Joggerst died March 11, 1980, at the University of Arizona Medical Center in Tucson. Survivors include her husband, Roman; a son, David; a daughter, Janice Benney; two sisters; a brother and four grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Thursday, March 13, 1980.

JOHANSSON, Amelia

Eastern Star services for Amelia Johansson, 78, who died March 14, 1980, in Highland Manor Rest Home, were at Sunnyside Mortuary, 614 E. Townley. Mrs. Johansson came here eight years ago from Massachusetts. She was a homemaker. Survived by a niece, Augusta Manzel.3/16/1980.

JOHNS, Benjamin W.

19 Dec 1899 - 6 Mar 1980
Mesa -- Benjamin W. Johns, 80, a World War I veteran and retired high school teacher, died March 6, 1980, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mr. Johns moved here 14 years ago from Minnesota. He was a 50-year member of the Masons. Wife, Elizabeth; son, Robert; and two grandchildren. Cremation arranged by Gibbons-Bunker Garden Chapel. 3/15/1980.

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JOHNSON, Bessie M.

Bessie M. Johnson, 87, died March 27, 1980, in a St. Paul nursing home. She had returned to St. Paul for a visit. She was a member of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church in Phoenix after coming here in 1952. Children, Myrtle, Russell, Arthur M., and Dr. Roger Johnson; 10 grandchildren. Services in Simpson Memorial Church at St. Paul. 3/29/1980.

JOHNSON, Brenda

Laveen -- Brenda Johnson, 20, of Laveen, died Oct. 2, 1980, in Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born in Laveen and is survived by children, Marie and Elmer; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Johnson; four sisters and a brother. Services were at the Pee-Posh Veterans Memorial Hall, 81st Ave & Baseline. Oct 5, 1980.

JOHNSON, Clarence H.

Lake Montezuma -- Clarence H. Johnson, 76, a retired postal employee, died March 18, 1980, in Marcus Lawrence Hospital, Cottonwood. Mr. Johnson, a Mason, lived here 16 years and came to Arizona in 1924 from Illinois. Wife, Juanita; daughter, Barbara Schlosser; two grandchildren. 3/24/1980.

JOHNSON, Hattie

Arrangements pending. Oct. 8, 1980.

JOHNSON, Joe Louis

, 43, came here in 1974 from Florida. Children, Tiffany Gilfort and Bruce.

JOHNSON, John L.

Valley Farms -- John L. Johnson, 48, of Valley Farms, who was a bus driver for the Mesa Public School System, died Oct. 3, 1980, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Mr. Johnson was an Air Force veteran of World War II. He is survived by a son, Murray K. Services were at Villa Park Baptist Church, Mesa. Monday, Oct. 6, 1980.

JOHNSON, Michael

Sun City -- Michael Johnson, 76, who came to Arizona in 1972 from Chicago where he retired from home construction, died Jan. 25, 1980, in Boswell Hospital. He was a native of Poland. He was a member of Sun Dial Photo Lab, Lakeview Lapidary and Lakeview Wood Working Club. Mass at St. Clements of Rome Catholic Church. No known survivors. Published 1/28/1980.

JOHNSON, Willie Blanche

Willie Blanche Johnson, 68, a domestic worker, died Oct. 3, 1980, in a Phoenix hospital. Mrs. Johnson came here 41 years ago from Arkansas. Surviving are sons, T. C. and Charles Dean, Frankie Lee Johnson, Jr., and Joe Daniels; a sister; a brother; 11 grandchildren. Services were in Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 912 W. Buckeye Rd. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1980.

JOHNSTON, Elaine M.

Sun City -- Elaine M. Johnston, 80, died Oct. 3, 1980, at the Good Shepherd Retirement Center. Mrs. Johnston was born in Moon, Wisconsin, and came to Arizona in 1964 from Wichita, KS. She was a member of the United Church of Sun City. Survived by husband, Russell; daughter, Nancy Reese; a brother; and four grandchildren. Gravesides services at Sunland Memorial Park. Monday, Oct. 6, 1980

JONES, Carolyn L.

2 Feb 1939 - 3 Oct 1980
Tempe -- Carolyn L. Jones, 41, who came here in February and was a member of the Broadway Church of Christ, died Oct. 3, 1980, in Desert Samaritan Hospital. She came here from Inkster, Michigan, and is survived by her husband, Ted; daughters, Adele and Anita, and parents, Mr. Mrs. James Farmer. Interment Double Butte Cemetery. 8 Oct 1980.

JONES, Gloria D.

31 Aug 1921 - 25 Mar 1980
Gloria D. Jones, 58, moved to Arizona in 1968 from Detroit and died March 25, 1980. He retired as a supervisor in data processing for Arizona Department of Transportation in 1976. She was a member of the Elks Auxiliary in Tempe. Survivors include her husband, Ralph; stepchildren, Nancy Opre and Richard M. Jones; four grandchildren. Messinger Mortuary. 3/28/1980.

JONES, Ina M.

10 May 1927 - 22 March 1980
Payson -- Services for Ina M. Jones, 52, who died March 22, 1980, at the Beatitudes Care Center in Phoenix, were at Payson Funeral Home. Mrs. Jones, a Nevada native, moved to Payson in 1975 from Phoenix. She returned to Phoenix in February. She was a teacher in the Washington Elementary School District for 14 years. Survivors include her husband, James H.; three daughters, Patricia Henderson, Laurin Vernier and Terri; two grandchildren; her mother, Bertha Brainard; two sisters; and two brothers. Published in The Arizona Republic Tuesday, March 25, 1980.

JONES, Michael L.

Air Force Maj. Michael L. Jones, 35, who lived in Mesa from 1967 to 1970 while a flight instructor at Williams Air Force Base, was killed Mar. 14, 1980, in southeastern Turkey in the crash of a C-130 Hercules transport plane. He was born in Clovis, NM. Wife, Anita M. Jones, is a native of Phoenix. Daughters, Kimberly and Megan; parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Jones; and a brother. 3/16/1980.

JONES, Percy, Jr.

Tucson -- Services for Percy Jones, Jr., 91, a civil engineer, were at Grace Episcopal Church in Tucson. Mr. Jones, who died Sept. 26, 1980, at his home here, during his career worked for the state highway department, Southern Pacific Railroad and Pima County. In 1915 he was the resident engineer for the railroad built between Ajo and Gila Bend. Survivors include a son, Robert; daughters, Marie Louise Phillips and Elizabeth Urwin; and three grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, October 1, 1980.

JOSTRAND, Ben J.

Survived by wife, Helen; son, Bernard Duane, Dallas, TX; daughter, Jeanne Kinnard, Denver; half brother, Robert A. Jostrand, St. Louis, Missouri; half sister, Mrs. J. M. McKeon, Belleville, IL; six grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1980.

JULIEN, Eva M.

3 Aug 1894 - 29 Sep 1980
Peoria -- Eva Julien, 86, came here in 1962 from Chicago and died Sept. 29, 1980, in Valley View Hospital. She had been in dry goods sales. Sister, Blanche Julien, survives. Mass was in St. Joachim Catholic Church. Interment Sunland Memorial Park. 2 October 1980.