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KAHLE, Ethel Mae

Peoria -- Ethel Mae Kahle, 76, an Arizona resident for six years, died Dec. 7, 1982, at Boswell Hospital. She was born in Maiden, Massachusetts, and moved to Peoria from Cheyenne, Wyoming. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sun City. Survived by her daughter, Barbara A., of Peoria; son-in-law, Martin Mondor of CA; and two grandchildren. 12/9/1982.

KAMERER, George B.

George B. Kamerer, 82, a salesman with Blair Displays in St. Louis, Missouri, died Oct. 7, 1982. Wife, Irene; daughter, Sondra L. DeJARDIN; a brother; a sister; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews. The Phoenix Gazette 10/9/1982.

KAMIN, Sylvia

Sylvia Kamin, 72, a homemaker, died Oct. 12, 1982. She moved to Phoenix seven years ago from Gary, Indiana. Husband, Harold; sons, Donald, Allan and Burton; three grandchildren. Published in the Phoenix Gazette 10/13/1982.

KAPUT, Vera Marie

Vera Marie Kaput, 73, was born in Iowa and moved to Arizona from Minnesota two years ago. She died Nov. 21, 1982. She was employed for many years by the Hormel Meat Packing Co. in Minnesota. Survived by two daughters, Nancy Winjum, Phoenix, and Delores Fero, Tonka Bay, Minnesota; son, Roland Kaput of Cottage Grove, Minnesota; two brothers, Harold and Loren Smith of Phoenix; and two sisters out of state; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Entombment Green Acres Memorial Gardens. 11/23/1982.

KASTER, Velma C.

Velma C. Kaster, 73, a homemaker, died Dec. 5, 1982. She was born in Promise City, Iowa, and moved to Phoenix 30 years ago from Iowa where she was a member of the Rebekah Lodge for more than 50 years. Survivors include a sister, Opal K. Tuttle, Ukiah, CA. 12/10/1982.

KEE, Elmer

Eloy -- Services for Elmer Kee, 68, who died Feb. 2, 1982, in Maricopa County Hospital, were in Eloy Memorial Park. Mr. Kee was born in Oklahoma and lived in the Eloy area 35 years. He was a truck driver. Survivors include a son, Danny; two daughters, Mary Greenwald and Lana Pyles; two brothers and eight grandchildren. Valley Funeral Home in Eloy made arrangements. The Arizona Republic Feb 4, 1982.

KEEFE, Bernice M.

Bernice M. Keefe, 73, was born in Beatrice, Nebraska, and moved to Phoenix from Ferndale, Michigan, 20 years ago. Daughters, Joan BLANZY and Mary Ann HAMMOND; a brother and nine grandchildren. 12/7/1982.

KEENAN, Edward Bernard

Mass for Edward Bernard Keenan, 59, an assistant golf pro at the Phoenix Country Club from 1950 to 1973, was said today. Keenan, a Phoenix resident, died Thursday, September 30, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He moved to Phoenix in 1949 from his native Ohio. He was a member of the Professional Golfers Association and was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his two daughters, Kimberly and Mary Kathleen of Portland, Oregon; three brothers, James, Francis and Robert Keenan; and a sister, Anne Mae Coleman. Funeral mass in St. Thomas ... The Arizona Republic Saturday, October 2, 1982.

KEGARIES, Dr. Donald L.

Scottsdale -- Dr. Donald L. Kegaries, 78, who was a past president of the South Dakota Society of Internal Medicine, died Jan. 5, 1982, in Scottsdale Christian Nursing Home. Dr. Kegaries, 5127 N. 83rd St., practiced medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota, until retiring here in 1975. He was a member of the Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ, the Rotary, the Shrine and several professional societies. He was a graduate of Penn State University in 1926 and Jerfferson Medical College at Philadelphia in 1929. He received a three-year fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, where he received a master of science degree in internal medicine in 1933. Survivors include his wife, Helen; children, Connie GODSELL, Sally REA and David, and four grandchildren. Services in Messinger Mortuary Chapel, 7601 E. Indian School, Dr. Alan BOND, officiating. Memorials to Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ. Published in the Arizona Republic, Thursday, January 7, 1982.

KEGLEY, Louis R.

Tempe -- Louis E. Kegley, 70, a retired Maricopa County deputy sheriff, died Dec. 17, 1982, at Veterans Medical Center. He was born in Faribault, Minnesota, and moved to Arizona 29 years ago. He was an Army World War II veteran. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, American Legion, VFW, Disabled American Veterans, and Masonic Lodge No. 45. Survived by his wife, Elaine, and son, Barry. Services in LeCenter, Minnesota. 12/18/1982.

KELLER, Melva G.

Scottsdale -- Melva G. Keller, 73, died Dec. 20, 1982. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, and moved to Arizona from Santa Monica, California, five years ago. Son, Dr. William KELLER; a sister. Green Acres Mortuary in Scottsdale. 12/23/1982.

KELLING, Allen

Allen Kelling, 47, an Ohio native, moved to Phoenix from Michigan six years ago. Daughters, Ann, Elizabeth, Candace and Dawn; mother, Catherine; a sister; two brothers; grandchild. 12/7/1982.

KELLY, Charles F.

Glendale -- Charles F. Kelly, 68, a retired mechanic for Tanner Brothers Construction, was born in Iowa and moved to Arizona 31 years ago from Illinois. He died Nov. 21, 1982. Survived by wife, Dorothy; son, John; three sisters and three grandchildren. Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern. 11/23/1982.

KELLY, Clifford B.

Clifford B. Kelly, 51, of Phoenix, a real estate broker, died Feb. 2, 1982, in his home. He was born in New York City and came to Phoenix in 1968. He was a graduate of Fordham University in New York. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen; children, Beth, Sean, Clifford, Jr., Karen Slobhan and Kathy; mother, Elizabeth Kelly; two sisters and a brother. Camelback Sunset Chapel. Mass at Brophy High School, 4701 N. Central. St. Francis Cemetery. Feb. 5, 1982.

KELLY, Edward Francis

Mesa -- Mass for Edward Francis Kelly, 67, who retired after 40 years as a mechanical engineer for the Chicago Board of Education, was in Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1244 S. Power Rd. Mr. Kelly was born in Chicago and died Jan. 31, 1982, in Desert Samaritan Hospital. He moved to Mesa in 1980 and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Ellen; sons, Edward F., Jr. of Vancouver, WA, Richard of Paradise Valley, AZ, and Brian of Chehalis, WA; two grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Helen Walters of Chicago, IL. Larry C. Melcher Mortuary made arrangements. Entombment 6625 E. Apache Trail, Mesa. The AZ Republic Feb. 3, 1982.

KELLY, Mae A.

Mae A. Kelly, 80, was born in New York and moved to Sun City in 1979 from New York City. Daughter, Joy EKIN; son, Tony; a sister. 12/17/1982.

KELM, Edward G.

Edward G. Kelm, 61, a retired Glendale Union High School District employee, died Dec. 6, 1982. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and moved to Phoenix in 1955. He was a U. S. Army World War II veteran. Wife, Doris; daughter, Linda KELM TANLER; son, Dennis; two sisters; a brother. 12/7/1982.

KELSEY, Benjamin F.

Benjamin F. Kelsey, 76, a retired insurance agent, died Jan. 16, 1982, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. Mr. Kelsey was born in Xenia, Ohio, and came to Phoenix in 1945. He was an Army veteran and a member of the Masons Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Lee; children, Carol Drouillard, Prem Sumitra and Richard; a brother; two sisters; and a granddaughter. Feb. 1, 1982.

KENDALL, Doris I.

Mesa -- Services for Doris Kendall, 69, who died Jan. 31, 1982, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital, were in Green Acres Mortuary Chapel, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Mrs. Kendall was born in Forest River, N.D., and came here 17 years ago from California. She is survived by her husband, Loris E., Mesa; daughter, Kathy Zorn and son, Bruce of Phoenix; brothers, Arthur L. Chapman, Robert E. Chapman, and John L. Chapman, all out of state; three grandchildren. Services Green Acres Mortuary, Scottsdale. Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens. Contributions to American Cancer Society. The AZ Republic Feb. 3, 1982.

KENDALL, Everett R.

Casa Grande -- Services for Everett R. Kendall, 69, who died Feb. 2, 1982 in St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix were in Cole & Maud Chapel here. Mr. Kendall was born in Clearlake, OK, and lived in Arizona 58 years. He was a retired carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Mary; a daughter, Shirley Newsone; two sons, Bill and ROnald; four brothers and two sisters; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Feb 4, 1982.

KENNEDY, Dr. Daniel Joseph, D.D.S.

Dr. Daniel Joseph Kennedy, a pedodontist, died Oct. 13, 1982, in his Phoenix home. He was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and moved to Phoenix 21 years ago from Alington Heights, Illinois. He attended the University of Notre Dame and the University of Detroit School of Dentistry. He served in World War II. Wife, Betty Lea; son, Daniel III; daughter, Barbara Lea Kennedy; three grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette 10/1/1982.

KENNEDY, Harold J.

Sun City -- Harold J. Kennedy, 80, of 10127 Ironwood Dr., died Feb. 4, 1982, in Boswell Hospital. He had been assistant treasurer for General Motors for 39 years. Mr. Kennedy was born in Canada and came to Arizona 13 years ago. He was a member of the Knights Templar, Masons, Shriners, Elks, the Sun City Homeowners Association, and the Sun City Country Club. Survived by wife, Pauline of Sun City; brother, Albert Douglas Kennedy of Mamaroneck, NY. Services held Saturday at Sunland Mausoleum Chapel. Lundberg Mortuary, Golden Door Chapel, Youngtown. Memorials to Sunshine Services. The AZ Republic Sat., 2/6/1982.

KENNEDY, R. Lawrence

Survived by wife, Irene; sons, Sherman Lambly of New Boston, Michigan, and Ray Weiss of Mesa; daughter, Salty Seriani, Payson, AZ. Entombment White Chapel Memorial Cemetery, Troy, Michigan. The AZ Republic 11/27/1982. This obituary also published as "LAWRENCE, Kennedy R."

KENNEDY, Strelsa McMahon

Strelsa McMahon Kennedy, 52, a third grade teacher in the Sunland School in Roosevelt District, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1982, in a Valley hospital. Mrs. Kennedy has been a Phoenix resident since she moved to Phoenix from her native Chicago in 1950. Survivors include her mother, Rosa McMahon, and a brother. Burial Greenwood Memorial Park. The Phx Gazette 10/22/1982.

KERR, Roy Lee

Chandler -- Services for Roy Lee Kerr, 48, who owned Kerr's TV Sales & Service in Chandler, will be in Bueler Mortuary Chapel, 14 W. Hulet Drive. Mr. Kerr, of Chandler, died January 1, 1982, while visiting in Lake Havasu City. He was born in Kentucky and came to Arizona 23 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Joan; daughter, Julie Ann HUETT; stepchildren, Sandy McCAULEY, Carol ARMANDA, Kathy and David ROTH; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy KERR; a sister and two brothers. 5-Jan-1982

KERSTETTER, Bessie May

Glendale -- Bessie May Kerstetter, 86, died Nov. 30, 1982. She was born in Durango, CO, and moved to Phoenix from Florence, CO, in 1926. Husband, William R.; daughters, Olive Gage, Bessie Wood and Shirley Searino; two sisters; three brothers; three grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Gravesides services were in Phoenix Memorial Park. 12/5/1982.

KESSLER, Christian C.

Christian C. Kessler, 73, a retired captain with the Merchant Marine and a coast Guard officer, died Dec. 19, 1982. He was born in Denmark and moved to Arizona from Louisiana 20 years ago. He had been employed as a physical therapist the past ten years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and the Scottsdale First Southern Baptist Church. He is survived by a sister and a brother. 12/21/1982.

KESSLER, Theodore

24 May 1893 - 19 Dec 1982
Theodore Kessler, survived by wife, Mathilda of Sun City; daughters, Dorothy Perk of N. M., Eleanor Zrout of Illinois, Jo Ann Minervini of Florida, and Corinne Hoy of Louisiana; sons Clarence of Pennsylvania and Edgar of Texas; 16 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Interment Sunland Memorial Park. 12/21/1982. Obituary also printed as RESSLER, Theodore

KESTLER, Mark A.

Mark A. Kestler, 22, a heavy vehicle operator for Sperry Flight Systems, was found dead Saturday, Oct. 23, 1982. Services for Kestler, 501 W. Gleneagles Drive, will be Tuesday in Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home. A native of Phoenix, he was a 1978 graduate of Thunderbird High School. He completed training for heavy equipment operations and was a certified tractor-trailer operator. Survivors include his parents, Bernie and Bev, and a brother, Paul; aunts, Miriam Ochota, Sedona; sister Isabelle Kestler, Ft. Wayne, Indiana; and Doris Lawson; uncles Joe Ochota, Sedona; Bob Lawson, Elk Grove, ILlinois; brother, Paul Kestler. Phoenix Memorial services 10 a.m. Tuesday Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Published Monday, Oct. 25, 1982.

KEYES, Theresa Frances

Theresa Frances Keyes, 90, a homemaker, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1982. She was born in Chicago and moved to Youngtown in 1958 from Napa, California. She was a member of St. Joachim and St. Anne Catholic Church in Sun City and Queen of the Holy Rosary Sodality. Survivors include her sister, Christine Wilkens, and a niece. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. The Phoenix Gazette Oct. 16, 1982.

KILEY, Dennis Joseph

Dennis Joseph Kiley, 85, an assembler for Remington Rand Corp, died Dec. 20, 1982. He retired in 1959. He was born in Middleville, New York, and moved to Glendale three years ago. He was a member of the Elks and the Knights of Columbus. Wife, Marie; sons, Jack and Thomas; a sister, two brothers; eight grandchildren. 12/23/1982.

KIMBALL, Ruth H., 83

Mesa -- Ruth H. Kimball, 83, former secretary of MonDak Mobile Home Park Assoc. in Mesa for 18 years, died Oct. 27, 1982, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Kimball was born in Bunker Hill, Illinois, and moved to Mesa from Beach, N.D., in 1961. She was a member of the Velda Rose United Methodist Church. Services were at the church. Chapel of Prayer Funeral Home handled the local arrangements. Interment Beach, North Dakota. 10/30/1982.

KIMBER, Marian C.

Safford -- Marian C. Kimber, 80, a retired Navy surgical nurse, died Dec. 24, 1982. She was born in Big Prairie, Ohio, and moved to Safford in 1966. She was a graduate of Mansfield General Hospital Nursing School in Ohio. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Daughter of the American Revolution and the Mayflower Society. Husband, Ryall; three nieces and a nephew. 12/28/1982.

KIMES, Kenneth

Scottsdale -- Kenneth F. Kimes, 61, who was the sales promotion manager for Armour-Dial Co., a firm he had been with 19 years, died Dec. 31, 1981, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Mr. Kimes, 6419 E. Gary, moved here nine years ago from Chicago. He received a master's degree in music from Northwestern University in his native Illinois. He was an author of music books and taught piano. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Marjory; children, Karyl Lynn, of Scottsdale and William of California; mother, Irene Kimes, Green Lake, Wisconsin; and a brother, Carl W., of Green Lakes, Wisconsin and Sedona, Arizona. Rosary was in Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School. Mass in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 11001 N. 40th St., Phoenix. Family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, January 1, 1982.

KING, Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln King, 55, who worked for Capitol Castings Foundry for 11 years, died Dec. 21, 1982. He was born in Ohio and moved to Arizona 20 years ago. He was a member of an Eagles Lodge. Daughters, Sheryl WHITE, Wanda MACE, Mary HODGES; sons, John HOWLETT and Terry, Harold, John and William FOUTCH; a sister; two brothers; 14 grandchildren. 12/23/1982.

KING, Marjorie 11/1982.

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KINGSBORO, Nevin

Nevin Kingsboro, 86, of 1910 W. Hadley, a retired foreman at Goodyear Rubber Co., died Nov. 14, 1982, at a Phoenix hospital. Mr. Kingsboro, a veteran of World War I, was born in Shiloh, Ohio, and moved to Phoenix in 1937. Survivors include his wife, Helen; daughters, Arlene Anderson, Helen Smith and Lenore Frozier; sons, William, Charles and Marvin Tarrant; five grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Services at Memory Lawn Mortuary. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1982.

KINGSBURY, Mahala

Mesa -- Mahala Kingsbury, 82, a retired elementary school teacher, died Dec. 27, 1982, at Mesa General Hospital. Mrs. Kingsbury, of 2460 E. Main, was born in Neche, North Dakota, and moved to Arizona 12 years ago. She is survived by her husband, McKinley, a niece and two nephews. Services will be Thursday at Melcher's Chapel of the Roses, 43 S. Stapley. Published in The Arizona Republic Wednesday, December 29, 1982.

KINNE, Bernard Russell

Bernard Russell Kinne, 61, of Peoria, died Nov. 19, 1982. He had been a vehicle inspector for the federal government in Nevada for 21 years, was a native of Candice, New York, and moved to Peoria four months ago from Phoenix. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 21st Ward, the VFW and served in the Army during World War II. Survived by daughters, Jo Anne Hanscom, Gloria Taylor, Mary Jane Gebs, Lilly Fosdick, Kitty and Bernadine Kinne; sons, Leslie Orgill, Larry Kinne and Michael Baumann; step-mother, Leonar Kinne; a sister and a brother. 11/23/1982.

KINNEY, Anita R.

Tempe -- Anita R. Kinney, 20, died at Maricopa Medical Center of injuries received in an auto accident in mesa. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and moved to Arizona eight years ago. She was a 1980 graduate of Corona Del Sol High School and was attending Mesa Community College. She had been employed by K-Mart in Tempe for three years. Survived by her parents, Joe and Dean; brothers, David and Lane; and a grandmother. 12/18/1982.

KINSEY, Colleen

Survived by parents, Donald and Janie; brother, Christopher; sister, Jessica; grandmother, Velma McCain, all of Phoenix; grandfather, William McCain of Litchfield Park; grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kinsey and great-grandmother, Mary Kinsey, all of Phoenix. Resthaven Park, 6290 W. Northern. The AZ Republic Feb. 3, 1982.

KIRBY, Gordon H.

Mesa -- Gordon H. Kirby, 69, a retired federal employee, died Dec. 25, 1982. Mr. Kirby was born in Bountiful, Utah, and moved to Mesa from Kent, Washington, three years ago. He is survived by his wife, Fern. Memorial services at First Christian Church. 12/28/1982.

KISER, Archie C., Jr.

Archie C. Kiser, Jr., 46, had been an engineer with Ford Motor Co. He was born in Sheffield, Alabama and was brought to Arizona as a child. He later moved to Michigan and then moved back to Arizona eight years ago. Sons, James, Jonathon and Patrick; his mother, Louise MOULTON; stepfather, Walter MOULTON. Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens. The Phoenix Gazette 10/13/1982.

KLEINSCHMIDT, Olivia K.

17 April 1902 - 21 December 1982
Olivia K. Kleinschmidt, 80, died Dec. 21, 1982. She was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Phoenix four years ago from St. Louis, Missouri. She is survived by sons, Tom and John; a brother and four grandchildren. 12/22/1982.

KLETT, Paul H., III

Paul H. Klett, III, 26, was born in Saudi Arabia and moved to Arizona 20 years ago. 12/8/1982.

KNICKERBOCKER, John

John Knickerbocker, formerly of Phoenix, died in Granville, Illinois. Mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Robert STANDARD; stepmother, Helen KNICKERBOCKER. Services in Granville, Illinois. 12/7/1982.

KNISSEN, Leo

Leo Knissen, 73, a retired food handler with Hunt Foods, Inc., in California, died Friday, Oct. 15, 1982, in his residence at 3307 S. Jackrabbit Trail, Buckeye. Knissen was born in Oklahoma and lived most of his life in Arizona. Survivors include his wife, Edith; a daughter, Quillazoe; a son, Ron; a stepson, Neil Hill; a stepdaughter, Tony Storey; five sisters; and five brothers. The Phoenix Gazette Monday, Oct. 18, 1982, p. D-4.

KNUTH, Juanita O.

Juanita O. Knuth, 73, who had been a machinist in electronics, died Oct. 12, 1982. She was born in Waldo, Wisconsin, and moved to Phoenix 11 years ago from Milwaukee. Survivors include a sister and three brothers. The Phoenix Gazette 10/14/1982.

KOCH, Edith Mae

2 Sep 1905 - 16 Dec 1982
Mesa -- Edith Mae Koch, 77, who with her husband owned and operated the first Hickory Farms store in Ohio, died Dec. 16, 1982, at her Leisure World residence. Mrs. Koch was born in Bowling Green, OH, and moved to Arizona 22 years ago. She was a member of the John Calvin United Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her son, Fred; two sisters; a brother; and two grandchildren. 12/20/1982.

KOCHERT, Leonard

Tempe --Mass for Leonard Kochert, 72, a former Arizona State University maintenance employee, will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 2121 S. Rural. Mr. Kochert, 732 Vista Del Cerro, died Jan. 3, 1982, in St. Joseph's Hospital. He came to Arizona in 1964 from Indiana. Surviving are his wife, Lucille; children, Mary GOLIGHTLY, Helen MICHELL [sic], Leroy and Wayne; 14 grandchildren; and nine brothers and sisters. Tempe Mortuary made arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic, Wednesday, January 6, 1982.

KOCHTON, Joseph E.

Joseph E. Kochton, 70, was born in Chicago and moved to Arizona from Minnesota 12 years ago. Wife, Jessica; daughter, Elaine KOEHNE; a sister and two grandchildren. 12/7/1982.

KOEHLER, William

Sun City -- Dr. William W. Koehler, 71, who was a physician in Royal Oak, Michigan, for 30 years, died Nov. 29, 1982, in his home at 16333 N. 103rd Drive. Dr. Koehler was born in Mr. Clemens, Michigan, and moved to Sun City in 1973. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1939 and Northwestern University Medical School in 1939 and served his residency in Detroit hospitals. He is survived by his wife, Alice; son, William, and three grandchildren. Services will be in Michigan. Local arrangements were made by Menke Funeral Home. Published in the Arizona Republic, Wednesday, December 1, 1982.

KOLB, Roy G

Apache Junction -- Roy G. Kolb, 77, died Dec. 22, 1982, at East Valley Health Center. Mr. Kolb, a former postal clerk in Seattle, was born in Everett, Washington, and moved to Apache Junction in 1962 from Seattle. He graduated from Washington State College in 1930 and was a member of the Seattle Camera Club and Rock Club. He is survived by his wife, Nina; daughters, Beryl Myers and Hope Rench; three sisters; 11 grandchildren. Kubler Apache Junction Mortuary. 12/24/1982.

KOLBERG, Virginia McCALL

Virginia McCall Kolberg, 79, a retired Kenilworth Elementary School teacher, died Dec. 17, 1982, in Santa Rosa, California. Mrs. Kolberg was born in Vienna, Illinois, and moved to Phoenix in 1918. She attended Phoenix Union High School, the Universtiy of Arizona and the Tempe Normal School. She is survived by her son, Dr. Erick; a sister, two brothers and grandchildren. The AZ Republic 12/21/1982.

KOMAR, Joseph

15 Dec 1896 - 3 Oct 1982
Survived by wife, Eva, of Sun City. Funeral announcement only. Phoenix Gazette 5 Oct 1982.

KONOMOS, James George

James George Konomos, 85, a self-employed auto mechanic, died in Sedona Sunday, Oct. 10, 1982. He was one of the founders of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and a member of the El Zaribah Shrine, the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite. wife, Georgia; daughters, Katherine GYWNN, Becky Martin, Georgia Konomos; sons, George, Peter, Philip. Interment Greenwood Memorial Park. Published in the Phoenix Gazette 10/12-13/1982

KOONTZ, Clifford Eugene

Mayer -- Clifford Eugene Koontz, 90, a retired cattleman, died Nov. 17, 1982. He was born in the Williamson Valley and began working as a cowboy at the age of 14. From 1953 to 1960 he managed the K _ 4 Ranch and also was an advisor for seven ranches in Yavapai County. From 1960 to 1975, Mr. Koontz operated a ranch in Arkansas and returned to Mayer in 1975. He was a member of the Aztlan Masonic Lodge No. 1, Order of Eastern Star and the Arizona Cattle Growers Association and was a president of the Yavapai Cattle Growers Association. He is survived by his son, Carl, and a brother. 11/20/1982.

KOSUTIC, Mirko

Mirko Kosutic, 87, a transport operator for 25 years with Weirton Steele Co., died Dec. 21, 1982. He was born in Yugoslavia, and moved to Arizona 20 years ago from West Virginia. Wife, Mildred; daughters, Betty Kross, Phoenix, Dorothy Bledsoe, Oklahoma, and Mildred Knight, Phoenix. St. Sava Orthodox Church, 4539 E. McKinley, Green Acres Mortuary. Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale. 12/23/1982.

KOTTENBEUTEL, Walter

KOVACS, Irene

Irene Kovacs, 58, of 3142 W. Acoma Drive, was born in Akron, Ohio, and came to Phoenix 13 years ago. She died January 2, 1982, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Survivors include her mother, Mary KOVACS; seven brothers and three sisters. Services at Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas Rd. 4-Jan-1982

KRATZKE, Dorothea

Dorothea C. Kratzke, 81, a longtime Phoenix resident, died Dec. 28, 1982, at Maryvale Hospital. Mrs. Kratzke was born in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, and was a member of the First Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Irma YEOMANS and Dorothy K. DYER; son, T. H.; two sisters, 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St. Published in the Arizona Republic Friday, December 31, 1982, page B8.

KRAUS, Lessie

Services for Lessie Kraus, 70, a native of Clarksville, Arkansas, who came to Phoenix 45 years ago, were in Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 N. 27th Ave. Mrs. Kraus, 1011 E. Campbell, died Jan. 30, 1982, in a Phoenix hospital. She is survived by children, Aileen Tucker, Irene Mauritz and Larry D.; and a sister. The AZ Republic Feb. 3, 1982.

KREBS, Jessie A.

Jessie A. Krebs, son, Max Hyatt of Texas. Interment Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale. The Phoenix Gazette 16 Oct 1982.

KRIGBAUM, Albert J.

Mass for Albert J. Krigbaum, 80, a retired employee of Reynolds Aluminum Co. of Phoenix, was in St. Matthews Church. Krigbaum died Friday, Oct. 1, 1982, in a Valley Hospital. He moved to Arizona in 1946 from New Jersey. The Phoenix Gazette 10/4/1982.

KROPP, Lucille C.

Scottsdale -- Lucille C. Kropp, 82, who retired in 1975 as a deputy clerk from Franklin County Court System, died Oct. 27, 1982, at Scottsdale Nursing Center. Mrs. Kropp was born in Ohio and moved to Scottsdale in August from Columbus, Ohio. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Sue is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Harrer; son-in-law Richard Harrer, both of Scottsdale; and two granddaughters. Messinger Mortuary handled the private family services. Family suggests memorials to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Solumbus, Ohio. The AZ Republic 10/30/1982.

KROSS, Ann Ruth

Ann Ruth Kross, 68, died Nov. 26, 1982. She was a pharmacist at St. Joseph's Hospital and moved here from Toledo, Ohio, in 1950. She graduated from the Toledo College of Pharmacy and was a member of St. Gregory's Church. Survived by husband, Donald; daughters, Diane Reigert and Mary Ellison; sons, John, Karl and Patrick; two brothers; and 10 grandchildren. The AZ Republic 11/29/1982.

KRUG, Clifford J.

Clifford J. Krug, 65, was born in Belleville, Illinois, and moved to Phoenix in 1945. Wife, Marjorie; brothers, Gary and Edgar. 12/7/1982.

KRUM, George J.

Services for George J. Krum, 62, a constable for Northeast Phoenix Precinct for eight years and a process server, were in Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. Seventh St. Krum, 10615 N. 14th Ave., died Friday, October 1, 1982, in his home. He moved to Phoenix in 1950 from his native Kingston, New York. Survivors include his wife, Thersat J.; two sons, Philip and Raymond; two daughters, Nanci Parker and Theresa Grazor; a brother; four sisters; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Saturday, 10/2/1982.

KRUMREI, Elizabeth E.

Elizabeth E. Krumrei, 72, who had been a clerk for 15 years, died Monday, Oct. 18, 1982, in her residence. She moved to Sun City in 1969 from her native Chicago. She was a member of the St. Joachim's workshop and Fairway Knitters Club. Survivors include her husband, Arthur; a son, Arthur, Jr.; a daughter, Theresa; and a sister. The Phoenix Gazette 19 Oct. 1982.

KRUSE, Orve L.

Orve L. Kruse, 85, who owned and operated an advertising agency in Dallas, died Monday, Oct. 25, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He was born in Douglas, Nebraska, and moved to Arizona in 1969 from Dallas. Survivors include his wife, Mary, and two brothers. The Phoenix Gazette, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1982, p.D4

KUENEMAN, Kelly J.

Kelly J. Kueneman, 22, milker for Gladtime Dairy, died Feb. 2, 1982, in Valley Hospital. He was born in Minneapolis and came to Arizona 21 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Rebekah; children, Kelly and Angel; parents Harold and Bonnie Kueneman; and grandparents. Graveside services at St. Francis Cemetery, 4800 E. Oak. Botimer Mortuary. Feb. 5, 1982.

KULLE, Frank, Jr.

Sun City Frank Kulle, 85, 10401 Edgewood Dr., who had been a mechanical draftsman for the Kellogg Co. and Western Electric, died Jan. 29, 1982, in Valley View Hospital. He was born in Chicago and moved here in 1974. He was a Mason. Survived by wife, Mabel, of Sun City and son, Leroy Kulle of Chicago, IL; and three grandchildren. Funeral services at First United Methodist Church, 9849 105th Ave, Sun City. Interment Sunland Memorial Park. Contributions may be sent to Church or Sun City Masonic Fellowship Center. Arrangements by Menke Funeral Home. Feb. 2, 1982.

KUMPARAK, Eva M.

Miami -- Rosary for Eva M. Kumparak, 77, who died Jan. 3, 1982, at the Gila General Hospital in Globe, will be at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church here. Mass will be at the same church. Mrs. Kumparak, a native of Leed, South Dakota, was a housewife who had lived here 50 years. Survivors include one daughter, Mary VANOVER; four sons, John, George and Matt and Peter VLASTELICA; one brother; and 10 grandchildren. Miles mortuary made arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic, Wednesday, January 6, 1982.

KUPEC, Michael

Sun City -- Michael Kupec, 63, a retired builder, died Dec. 27, 1982, at Boswell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Kupec was born in Cleveland and moved to Sun City in 1977. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, Lions, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans. He was an Army World War II veteran. He is survived by his wife, Rita; daughters, Gayle Kriss and Barbara Hart of Ohio; son, Gary, of Ohio; a sister and brother, Edward and sister Irene Kozich, both of Ohio; and eight grandchildren. Rosary Thursday at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave. Services were in Cleveland. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio. Published in The Arizona Republic Wednesday, December 29, 1982.