In memoriam: Funeral notices, June 14, 2018

GARNER, Ira F., Jr. (J.R.)

87, of Marana, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. He is survived by six children, 13 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. J.R. (known in Ill, as Junior) was born in Decatur, Ill on May 29, 1931 and was the lead singer of the Sangamon Valley Boys. He and the band relocated to Tucson in 1970 where they were called 3 Wheel Drive. He and his brother, Ed built and ran the Texaco Station on Kinney Rd. from 1980 to 1990. J.R. requested there be no services.

ODENWELLER, Joseph Daniel

91 years old, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2018 at his home. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years; nine children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At the age of 17, Joe enlisted in the Navy during World War II. He served in the 3rd Fleet on the destroyer USS Stockham accompanying the battleship USS Missouri into Tokyo Bay for the surrender by Japan in 1945. After the war, he came home to Michigan where he married the love of his life, Lois. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Detroit. He began his career as a chemist while building a large and loving family. He returned to school, studying at night, to earn a law degree at the Detroit College of Law. The Oakland Press (MI) featured a front-page photo of his nine children when he remarkably passed the bar exam while working fulltime as a chemist and being a husband and father. He practiced as a patent attorney until he retired many years later. (nine children, Laura Holochwost (Alan), Linda Perry (David), Joe Odenweller (Fae), Sharon Gillam (Chuck), Mary Roberts (Jack), Rich Odenweller (Kathe), Charles Odenweller, Bob Odenweller (Terri), Jeff Odenweller (John)). Visitation at VISTOSO FUNERAL HOME, 2285 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd Oro Valley, AZ 85755 on Friday, June 15, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Services will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 2727 W Tangerine Rd Oro Valley, AZ. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

SAUCEDO, Frances Romero

83, passed away June 11, 2018. Preceded in death by husband, Juan Saucedo. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 15, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave., with a Rosary recited at 10:00 a.m. Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Leon Cemetery in Vail, AZ. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.

TRACY, Stanley William, Jr.,

66, passed away peacefully at home in Tucson on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. He was born on May 5, 1952 in Detroit. Stan joined the USAF straight out of high school, serving in Vietnam, and retiring after 20 years of service. He also retired from the City of Tucson's I.T. Department. Stan always said that his greatest achievements were "retiring from the Air Force, being a good husband, and getting a degree." He is survived by his bride of 35 years, Cornelia G. Tracy, whom he met while stationed in the Philippines. They married and traveled together throughout his Air Force career; finally settling in Tucson. Stan was known for his unwavering philosophy of life, devotion to "his Connie," and being a fierce friend. His hobbies included computing (anything), collecting videos, and camping. Stan always left things better than he found them. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway Blvd. at 10:00 a.m.