1978 Arizona Obituaries

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HAAS, Peter

Peter Haas, 68, who was a retired painter, died April 22, 1978. He moved to Arizona from Pennsylvania in 1955. Daughters, Patricia Szotka, Carol Gremlin, Mary and Sandra; a son, Ellsworth; one sister; two brothers; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette Monday, April 24, 1978

HAATAJA, Vivian L.

Vivian L. Haataja, 47, died Wed., March 30, 1977, in her home. She had lived in Mammoth for 20 years. Husband, Vertie; children, Allen, Mike, Billy and George Gumfory, Jean Neighbors, Linda Pierson, Debbie Lee, and Martha. Cole and Maud Mortuary of Florence. Mammoth City Cemetery. Arizona Republic 4/1/1977.

HALES, Wilfred

Wilfred Hales, 85, a World War I Army veteran and New York Central Railroad retiree, died June 26, 1978. He moved here in 1975 from Pennsylvania. Son, Dr. Ludlow P. Hales; five grandsons and a great-granddaughter. Services Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/30/1978.

HALL, Faye G.

Services for Faye G. Hall, 78, who died Thursday, March 31, 1977, in her home, 1008 E. Dunlap, will be in Sunnyside Chapel, 614 E. Townley. Mrs. Hall, who came to Phoenix in 1953, is survived by her husband, Clyde; children, Mrs. Ethel Tombon, Betty and Harold; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/4/1977.

HAMMON, Mae E.

Mae E. Hammon, 94, died June 26, 1978. She moved here 37 years ago from Oklahoma and was a member of the Ideal Sunday School Class at Eastside Baptist Church. Survived by daughters, Marjory Corbitt, Phoenix, Mildred Peirson, Houston, TX, Ornez Woodruff, Bagdad, AZ, Sadie Stucks, Odessa, TX, Ann Ziede, Scottsdale; sons, Douglas, Montana, Charles, Phoenix, Roy B., Apache Junction; sisters, Grace Russell, McCloud, OK, Delite Welch, Chickisha, OK; 25 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren. Chapel in the Garden Mercer Mortuary. Interment Memory Lawn. The Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

HANSEN, Ivan H.

11 Nov 1904 - 20 April 1978
Ivan H. Hansen, 73, who had been a supervisor for Western Electric Co., died April 20, 1978. He had lived in Arizona since 1958 and was a member of Elks Lodge 1731, Moose Lodge, Masonic Lodge 328, Consistory and Shrine Club. Wife, Margaret. Melcher Chapel of the Roses. Phoenix Gazette Saturday, 4/22/1978.

HANSON, Eunice R.

Eunice R. Hanson, 85, of Mesa, died June 22, 1978. Burial will be in Nevada, Iowa. She had lived here 13 years. Chapel of Prayer Funeral Home. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/24/1978.

HARRIS, Dolores Mae

Dolores Mae Harris, 49, 226 N. 24th Ave., died June 26, 1978, in Maricopa County Hospital. Mrs. Harris moved here from Seattle. Her daughter, Lettie M. Johnson, survives. Camelback Sunset Chapel. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

HASKELL, Mabel M.

10 September 1889 - April 1978
Services at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 807 N. Stapley Dr., Mesa. Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale. The Arizona Republic April 19, 1978

HASTIE, Alice M.

Chandler -- Graveside services for Alice M. Hastie, 63, who died April 14, 1978, at her home, 15802 S. Gilbert Rd, were at Mesa City Cemetery. Mrs. Hastie had worked as a secretary for certified public accountants in the Phoenix area. Survivors include her husband, James G.; daughter, Betty Castaneda; a sister and two brothers. Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Drive. The Arizona Republic Sunday, April 16, 1978

HATLESTAD, Robert C.

Robert C. Hatlestad, 89, of Glendale, died June 23, 1978. He was a retired farmer and moved here from California a number of years ago. Burial will be in his native South Dakota. Survived by children, June Brink, Beulah Jensen, Dorothy Schaefer, Delbert and Raymond; 15 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/24/1978.

HENDRICKS, Fred D.

Fred D. Hendricks, 45, of Mesa, died Thurs., March 31, 1977. He was awarded two Bronze Stars while serving in the Korean conflict. He was an electrician with Carr Brothers of Phoenix and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1760, American Legion Post 26 and Moose Lodge. Wife, Viola; five brothers; a sister. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/1/1977.

HERING, Norma K.

Norma K. Hering, 54, died June 28, 1978. She came here 13 years ago from Texas and was a homemaker. Husband, Jack; children, Teresa and Paul; and a brother. Green Acres Chapel, Glendale. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

HERRON, Geraldine

26 June 1924 - 17 April 1978
Geraldine "Geri" C. Herron, 53, lived here ten years and died April 17, 1978, in her home. Husband, William J.; son, William, Jr., and Michael Herron; daughter, Mrs. Richard D. Hanson; mother, Mrs. May F. Hunter; 1 brother, one sister and 4 grandchildren. Rosary in Whitney & Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home Chapel, 4800 E. Indian School Rd. Services in South Minneapolis, Minn. Interment Ft. Snelling Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Arizona Republic April 19, 1978

HETHCOCK, Rachel M.

Rachel M. Hethcock, 50, died June 22, 1978, in her home. She lived here 26 years. Survivors include her husband, R. D.; daughter, Lorie; and her mother. Mass in the Church of St. Gregory. Camelback Sunset Chapel Funeral Home. Interment Floral Lakes Memorial Gardens. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/24/1978.

HEWITSON, Stacey

Rosary for Stacey Hewitson, who died April 18, 1978, at Medi-Center, will be Friday in the Chapel of Memories, A. L. Moore & Sons, 333 W. Adams. Mrs. Hewitson, 2233 W. San Miguel, came here in 1952. Survivors include her husband, Russell B., her son, Paul; a brother and three grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Thursday, April 20, 1978

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HICKS, Clara L.

Clara L. Hicks, a teacher who came to Arizona in 1937, was killed March 17, 1977, in a plane crash in the Canary Islands. Surviving are her husband, Thomas W.; mother, Ethel E. Pine; a sister and a brother. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977.

HILL, Jean Bond

Jean Bond Hill, 51, of Tempe, died April 20, 1978, in a Valley hospital. She was wife of the Rev. Keith J. Hill, music director at Grace Community Church. She served as church secretary and was a member of the Sanctuary Choir and Christian Education Ministries. Husband, Keith; two daughters, Karen Maxfield and Deborah Hill; two granddaughters and a sister. The Phoenix Gazette April 22, 1978

HILL, William J.

William J. Hill, 66, Mesa, of 6931 Exmoor, a retired railroad agent, died Friday, April 1, 1977, in his home. Surviving are his wife, Irene; daughters, Mrs. Loras Ehrlich and Mrs. David Saupe; two brothers and two grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/4/1977.

HILLMAN, Helen Elizabeth

Helen Elizabeth Hillman, 67, of Phoenix, died April 23, 1978. She was a captain in the nurse corps during World War II and had been a nurse at St. Agnes grade school until retiring this year. She moved here from Ohio in 1961. Survivors include a son, George, of Phoenix; one sister, Elizabeth Viland, of Pennsylvania; and two brothers, Louis and Edward Varga, both of Ohio. Services in St. Agnes Church. Arcadia Funeral Home. Interment Highland Cemetery, Great Falls, Montana. The Phoenix Gazette Tuesday, April 25, 1978

HINKLE, Lee F.

Lee F. Hinkle, 76, moved here in 1967 from Pennsylvania. Wife, Merle; sons, Dave, John, Oscar, Robert and Albert; three sisters; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial in Phoenix Memorial Park, 200 W. Beardsley. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/30/1978.

HODAPP, Freda B.

Freda B. Hodapp, 81, of Casa Grande, died Friday, April 1, 1977, in the Hoemako Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Fred; daughters, Mrs. Mary E. Packin and Mrs. Maxine Rowe; a sister; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977.

HOEL, Arthur M.

Arthur M. Hoel, 64, a native of Glendale, died June 22, 1978, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He was a maintenance employee with Consolidated Citrus Co. Wife, Thelma; daughter, Cecilia SHAIN; five grandchildren; and a brother, Chester W. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/24/1978.

HOFMAN, Ida F. Christman

Ida F. Christman Hofman, 48, who came to Tempe in 1937 with her family, died April 18, 1978. She served two terms as president of American Legion Auxiliary 109, was a Campfire Girls leader and a Cub Scouts den mother. Husband, Kenneth F.; children, Linda, John, Larry and Jerry; mother, Florence Christman; and a sister. Interment Green Acres. The Arizona Republic, Thursday, April 20, 1978

HOLDEN, William Francis

William Francis Holden, 39, of Scottsdale, died Thursday, March 31, 1977, in his home. He was a self-employed swimming pool repair business. Wife, Linda; children, Bill, David, Kevin and Nancy; stepdaughters, Vicki and Lisa Hengel; mother, Gertrude Holden; and a sister. Messinger Mortuary. 4/1/1977.

HOLMGREN, Ephraim T.

Ephraim T. Holmgren, 75, of Sun City, died June 22, 1978. He moved here in 1967 from St. Paul where he owned an advertising agency. He graduated from the Chicago Art Institute and Lake Forest, Ill. College. Wife, Grace C.; children, Karen Van DeWater, Lynn Bradshaw and John; eight grandchildren; and a sister. 6/24/1978.

HOOD, Ruth L.

12 Feb 1915 - 1 April 1977
Roth L. Hood, 62, a retired souvenir manufacturer died Friday, April 1, 1977, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Hood, 117 W. Angela, is survived by her husband, James; daughter, Susan Barnfield; a brother and two grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977.

HOUSE, Rex D.

Rex D. House, 42, died of an illness June 26, 1978, in Paradise Valley Emergency Center. Mr. House moved to Phoenix 23 years ago from Missouri and was a technical analyst with AiResearch. Wife Suzanne; children, Madonna, Kimberly and Les. Paradise Chapel Funeral Home. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

HOUSLEY, James G.

James G. Housley, 80, of Phoenix, died June 22, 1978. He came here 40 years ago from Arkansas and was a real estate broker. He is survived by his wife, Marie. 6/24/1978.

HOYLER, Barbara

Barbara Hoyler, 99, a recent arrival in the Valley, died Saturday, April 22, 1978, in a Phoenix hospital. She moved here from New York two months ago. Daughter, Frances Rosenkranz; son, William; one grandchild. The Phoenix Gazette Tuesday, April 25, 1978

HUERTA, Mario B.

Mario B. Huerta, 23, died Monday, April 24, 1978, from an accidental drug overdose according to a medical examiner's report. He was brought here as a child from Nogales and worked as an equipment operator for the City of Phoenix. Wife, Yvonne; son, Mario, Jr.; stepdaughter, Michelle; parents, Ernesto and Socorro Huerta; three sisters; four brothers; and two grandmothers. The Phoenix Gazette 4/28/1978.

HULSEY, Patricia Dora

Patricia Dora Hulsey, 47, a native of Phoenix, taught 24 years in the Cartwright School District. She taught the sixth grade at Palm Lane School. Survivors include her daughter, Marilu; four sisters, Ruth Rogers, Mary Hughs, LaNell Impson, and Edna Martin; and two brothers, Edwin and Wade Oliver. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, Glendale. Resthaven Park Cemetery. The Arizona Republic 6/27/1978.