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Donald K. Lutes, Sr.
Dec. 13, 2012
Donald K. Lutes, Sr., passed away on December 13, 2012 at the age of 93. He was born on August 15th, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois. Don was preceded in death by his parents Margaret (nee Knox) Lutes and S. Edward Lutes, and his dear, beloved, wife of 60 years who passed away on September 27th, 2004,...
Jesus P. Gallego, Sr.
Dec. 11, 2012
Jesus P. Gallego, Sr., 82, long time resident of Tucson passed away December 11, 2012. He was born in Mexico, son of the Maximillian and Juanita Peralta Gallego. He has resided here for 63 years. Jesus was a God fearing man and worked hard to support and care for his family. He also was dedicated...
Thomas Richard Norris
Dec. 07, 2012
NORRIS, THOMAS RICHARD, 84, of Tucson, passed away December 7, 2012. He has resided in Tucson for nearly 20 years but prior to coming to Tucson his work as an airplane maintenance contractor caused him to move about a lot. He served his country with the US Navy and later the US Air Force. It was...
Morton J. Shafton
Dec. 03, 2012
Morton J. Shafton, 87, a 52 year resident and businessman of Tucson, died December 3, 2012. He was born in Stevens Point, WI, son of the late Abraham and Jennie Kirsch Shafton. As an independent and successful real estate broker he operated Shafton Realty. Morton was a member of Temple Emanu-El....
Bernice Frances Menkin
Nov. 30, 2012
Bernice Frances Menkin, 93, of Tucson, died November 30, 2012. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Sam Menkin. Survived by her devoted daughters Judy Menkin of Glenview, IL and Marcia Versell of Rockville, MD; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She volunteered for many years, with...
Ira L. Gluck, D.C.
Nov. 28, 2012
Ira L. Gluck, D.C., 62, of Tucson passed away November 28, 2012. Ira is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Leslee and was the proud father of David and Ethan, their hero and guiding light. He was a caring brother and brother-in-law, favorite uncle, dedicated son, son-in-law and loyal...
Lillian Stern
Nov. 25, 2012
Lillian Stern, 90, of Tucson, passed away on November 25, 2012. Lillian was born on January 27, 1922 in Brooklyn, New York, daughter of the late Morris and Gussie (Allahut) Zadan. Lillian graduated high school from Lincoln High School of Brooklyn, NY. Her favorite things were spending time with...
Paul Kenneth Conn
Nov. 23, 2012
CONN, Paul Kenneth, Lifelong Tucson resident, passed away November 23rd, 2012 at age 85. He was in Cameron Park, CA, for Thanksgiving with his daughter and son and their families. Paul was born July 16, 1927, in the Menlo Park area of Tucson to Kenneth and Mary Conn. He attended Tucson High...
Thelma Rita Barlin
Nov. 23, 2012
Thelma "Teddi" Barlin, 83, a 66-year resident of Tucson and graduate of Tucson High School and the University of Arizona passed away on November 23, 2012. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie Fishman and is survived by daughters Miriam Pennock (Jack), Linda Jones (Norm), Patti...
Gail Cathleen Leland
Nov. 21, 2012
Funeral services for Homicide Survivors founder Gail Leland will be held Saturday from 3 to 4 p.m. at the YWCA, 525 N. Bonita Ave. Fellowship will follow. Leland, 63, died Nov. 21 after a 12-year battle with cancer. Leland founded the charter chapter of Parents of Murdered Children in Tucson on...
Arthur James Lounsbury
Nov. 20, 2012
Arthur "Art" James Lounsbury, 85, of Tucson, passed away November 20, 2012. Art was born in Elmhurst, IL, son of the late Harvey J. and Margaret (Vandercook) Lounsbury. He relocated here from Glen Ellyn, IL in 1950. He was employed by Mountain States Mineral Engineering Co. His interests included...
Thomas Charles Fetter
Nov. 19, 2012
Retired Common Pleas Judge Thomas C. Fetter, age 93, passed away at his home in Tucson, AZ on November 19, 2012. He was born in Marion, OH on November 23, 1918, the son of Austin Fetter and Nora Ponn Fetter. Growing up in Marion, OH, he attended Greenwood Elementary School, Vernon Jr. High School...