In memoriam: Funeral notices, December 19, 2021

ACERS, Mary Ann

died at the age of 85 on November 24, 2021 in Tucson, AZ. Born Mary Ann Engle in Prescott, WI on December 28,1935. Mary Ann graduated college and landed a teaching contract with TUSD. She moved to Tucson where she dedicated 40 plus years of educating elementary students. Her generous heart was not limited to children she was an avid cat lover and cherished every cat she has rescued. She is survived by her unofficial daughter, Rebecca as well as Rebecca's children, Anne Marie, Ian and Daryl and her dearest friend, Marian Bool. We would like to give a special thank you to Gorman's Assisted living and Bristol Hospice for their compassionate care. Arrangements by OASIS CREMATION AND FUNERAL CARE.

BERTSCHY, Ronald Michael

Born July 11, 1976, died December 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Robert Lee Bertschy. He is survived by his wife, Jessica Bertschy and beloved children, Autumn Claire Bertschy, 12 and Kane Michael Bertschy, 8 as well as his parents, Carolyn and Kenneth Bertschy. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all of his family and many friends all over the country. We will all miss his big beautiful eyes and sweet smile. A Memorial Service will be held at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway Blvd., on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

CRAMER, M Carol (Forshey)

Carol passed away on December 7, 2021 at the age of 85. She was born in Champaign, Ill, raised in Tucson, AZ, graduated from Tucson High in 1954, then moved to Pennsylvania, returning to Tucson in 1972. She worked as the Manager of General Accounting for Hughes Aircraft, taking early retirement in 1989. She volunteered with the Pima County Sheriff's Dept. for eight years and also volunteered with St. Joseph's Hospital for three years. In her later years, she worked part-time with Hughes Federal Credit Union. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME in Tucson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Gospel Rescue Mission or your local food bank.

DONAHUE , Hugh Lewis

age 97, passed away on December 4, 2021. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Tucson. Family and friends were in attendance. Cremation and interment will take place at a later date. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.

EARL, Mary Thayer

89, passed away peacefully December 4, 2021 in Tucson, AZ. She was born March 12, 1932 in South Bend, Indiana. Mary attended Purdue University and The University of Michigan earning a B.S. and a M.A. in Library Science. She lived 45 years in Tempe, AZ, where she enjoyed working as a school librarian. She was active in Salt River Panhellenic and Tempe Meals on Wheels; loved meeting people, traveling and helping others. She was known to be generous and exclaim, "have fun"! Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Homer Earl and sister, Eleanor Earl. She is survived by the many who loved her dearly. No services will be held. Burial will be in Bourbon, Indiana. Donations may be made to Tempe Meals on Wheels 2525 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85282. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.

HAVINS, Julia Marie

Born September 21, 1988 and passed away unexpectedly on November 21, 2021 in Denver, CO. Julia was born and grew up in Tucson, AZ. She is survived by her sister, Leigh Havins and her parents, Janice and Herb Havins.

Julia was an entertainer and comedian from a very young age. She was creative and artistic; hair was her canvas. She took great pleasure in helping others look and feel beautiful. With a big heart, she enjoyed helping others and cared deeply for her friends. Among her favorite things were conspiracy theories, Ancient Aliens, Harry Potter, Justin Beiber and cake of all kinds.

Peanut, Jules, Julia Gulia - rest now. Be free. You are in God's grace.

A private memorial will be held at a later date. Arrangements by COLORADO FUNERAL HOMES.

LOHRENZ, Earlyne K.

86, went peacefully in her sleep after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. She is now at peace.

She was born in Elk City, OK. on November 28, 1934. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 41 years, CMSGT- USAF Retired, Donald (Pete); her sons, Donald Lewis JR (Butch), Steven Earl and sister, Pat Brunett. Earlyne is survived by her son, Michael R. Quaintance of Grants Pass, OR; daughter, Lorenda J. Barnard of Tucson, AZ. Beloved grandmother, "Dema" to Alicia Hauck, Ryan L., Casey W., and Kati L. Lohrenz, Rodger V. II, Erik L., and Randall L. Barnard. Also a Loving great-grandmother "GiGi" to Hudson and Lila Hauck, Cole and Kinley Lohrenz, Rodger V. III (Tres) and Ronan Barnard, Addisyn and Carson Barnard and Dean Barnard.She will be missed by family and friends. The family wishes to thank "Adams Place Assisted Living" for the quality care in her last few months. A special thank you to Tari Hatton, for her help and support in caring for our mom in the last few years, we couldn't have done it without her.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your local Alzheimer's Association, it would be appreciated.A Memorial Service for Earlyne will be held Friday, January 7, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 East Grant Road, Tucson, AZ, 85712. Please RSVP if you plan to attend LorendaOne1@cox.net

MARJANIEMI, Brenda

passed away peacefully on December 4, 2021. She is survived by her brother, Richard; her sons, Craig and Curt; her daughter-in-law, Rachel and her four grandchildren.

Brenda was born in 1942 to William and Valda Mosteller. She grew up in Southern California. A week after graduating from Whittier College with a bachelor's degree and two teaching certifications, she married Darwin Marjaniemi. Two months later Brenda and Darwin moved to Tucson, Arizona where Darwin completed his PhD at the University of Arizona.

Brenda enjoyed her time as a stay at home mother until 1990 when she began work with Arizona State Welfare and then for the Disability Determination Administration. After she retired in 2007, she wrote two books and she illustrated and wrote several children's books.

Services will be held on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 7650 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson AZ, 85704. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to cure Ovarian Cancer: https://give.ocrahope.org/BrendaMarjaniemi

Arrangements by DESERT SUNSET FUNERAL HOME.

We love you mom, and we miss you.

MARTIN, Betty Jane

age 96, passed away on November 23, 2021. Predeceased by her husband, Richard "Dick". She has two daughters, Beverly Coleman (Alan) and Jacquelyn Martin; two granddaughters, Jennifer London (Jamison) and Kimberly Coleman and two great-grandchildren who survive her. She enjoyed being a Girl Scout leader when her girls were growing up.

She also enjoyed camping and fishing with her family.

Betty and Jacquelyn had a very special and unique relationship. Jacquelyn took loving care of her till her passing. She was the best mother and best friend a daughter could have ever had.

Betty belonged to Ascension Lutheran Church since 1962. Memorial Services were privately held.

Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY.

In Loving Memory of

PORTER, Anne Christy

aka Anne Dewey Anne Dietmeyer

3/11/1963 - 12/19/2020

She had an adventurous spirit, a love of life, and a huge heart. She lived life on her own terms, and knew life is what we make of the journey. She reached out and touched so many lives, the world was a better place because of her. Her passing has left a huge hole in all our lives, but the love we shared will remain in our hearts forever. It's been a year now, but it seems like forever. The sunrise is not as warming as was her presence, the sunset not as calming as her touch. We miss her smile, her laugh, but mostly her company. We love and miss her every day.

ROMERO, Josephine Arnett

96, peacefully passed away at home on December 3, 2021. Josephine is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ramon M. Romero; her three sisters, Ruby Arnett Del Castillo, Helen Arnett Molina, and Angelina Arnett Olivas and her two brothers, Ramon Mills and Manuel Mills. She is survived by her four children and their spouses, Patricia (Richard) Romero Rojas, Richard (Dianne) Romero, Kenneth (Beverly) Romero and Debra (Eric) Romero Thomson; 11 grandchildren including two who she helped raise, Tammy (Jerry) Arnett, Howard and Randy Arnett Romero, 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Josephine was born in Bisbee, Arizona on December 29, 1924 to Samuel Arnett and Carmen Ochoa Arnett. Josephine was married to Ramon for 77 years up until his passing in 2018. She was a wonderful loving mother and grandmother all her life. To all her grandchildren she was our "Nanny". The loss of our matriarch is truly an end of an era. She will be missed throughout our lives. Visitation will be held from 4:30 p.m. -9:00 p.m., Rosary promptly from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, South Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral, followed by interment at Holy Hope Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to Ben's Bells Project http://www.bensbells.org/romero. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.

STONEFIELD, Lonnie D.

7/13/1951 - 12/2/2021

70, of Tucson, AZ. Lonnie was preceded in death by his father, Fredrick Stonefield; mother, Nora; sister, Sheryl and brothers, DuWayne, Roucal, Paul and stepfather, Alfred Eie.

Lonnie is survived by: wife, Celina Ruiz; daughter, Angela Aarone Montgomery; sons, Monte (Kim) and Mikkel (Jen); brothers, Ron (Connie) and Don (Robin); sisters-in-law, Arlene, Liz Topete-Stonefield and Beth; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Along with many nieces and nephews.

Services for Lonnie David Stonefield will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 20, 2021 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ, 85710.

WARDLE, William Lee

Age 87, of Tucson passed into Heaven December 12, 2021.

Retired USAF Colonel William L. Wardle, was born January 1, 1934 to William H. and Juanita (Lanterman) Wardle in Boise, Idaho. Bill graduated from Boise High School in 1952. He attended Boise State College while working at the first Albertson's grocery store in downtown Boise.

Bill originally received an appointment to the US Naval Academy but decided to attend Creighton Dental School in Omaha, Nebraska, graduating in 1958. He joined the United States Air Force as a General Dentist and became a 1st Lieutenant at Higashi/Fuchu, Japan.

In 1960, Bill was stationed to Paine Air Force Base, Everett, Washington where he met his wife, Barbara Ann McDermott. They were married August 26, 1961. Through the Air Force, Bill completed his periodontal training at Tufts University in Boston, MA. Upon graduation, Bill was stationed to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In addition to his Air Force responsibilities Bill served as Cub Master for Boy Scouts of America. In 1969, he was promoted to full colonel. In 1972, he received orders to Tachikawa, Japan. While in Japan, Bill was PTA president and Director of Youth Activities for the base. After arriving at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in 1975, Bill continued his dental career and retired from the Air Force after 22 years of military service in 1980. Bill joined a practice specializing in endodontics and periodontics in Tucson. In 1994, he opened his own periodontal practice in Green Valley, AZ; which he truly enjoyed. He fully retired from dentistry in 1999.

Over the years Bill and Barbara were fortunate to have traveled the world including the Far East, Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti, Bali, Scotland, France, Switzerland, Italy, Greece, Turkey and Panama. He was an avid fisherman in Idaho, Colorado, Arizona, Alaska, and Washington. He also enjoyed hunting pheasant in Idaho and South Dakota and quail and dove in Arizona.

Bill was a wonderful husband and father and an inspiration to all he met. The Lord will have a special place for Bill in Heaven for his strong faith in Jesus Christ and the goodness he brought to this world!

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barbara; sister, Joyce Gabica and brothers-in-law, Gus Gabica, Jon McDermott and Jim McDermott. He is survived by his children, William D. Wardle (Sheri), James M. Wardle (Lori), Katherine L. Bushnell (Duane), Judith A. Badie (Saeid) and nine grandchildren, Kristina (Colby Randall), Will, Billy, Ryan, Kelcey, Mackenzie, Jason, Natalie and Liam. He is also survived by nephews and niece, William Gabica (Genette), Bob Gabica, Tena Gabica Cook (Kelly) and grandnephew and grandniece, Bridger and Gussie Cook.

Services to be held at Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church, 5360 East Pima Street on Monday, December 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. A light lunch with be served with burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Road. The family would like to extend a heart-felt thank you to Pastor Tom Dunham, love and prayers from several friends and the many care-givers who took care of Bill, both at the Forum and Peppi's House Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite charity in Bill's name. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.

WEBER, Charles W.

Professor Emeritus

"Chuck" passed away January 11, 2021, he was born on November 30, 1931 in Harrold, South Dakota to parents, Vera (Scott) and Walter E. Weber. While he was still very young, to escape the Dust Bowl the family moved to Boulder, Colorado which became home. It was there he acquired his love of the mountains and the outdoors. Chuck graduated Boulder High School and then attended Colorado A and M University (now Colorado State University). After two years, he left to join the Military and volunteered for the Army Special Forces. He served in the Special Forces during the time of the Korean War and then returned to CSU to complete his B.S. and M.S. Degrees. He attended Rutgers University grad school where he met his future wife, Marylou. After working in a research position at the University of Colorado he enrolled at the University of Arizona for his Ph.D. On graduation he was hired by the University of Arizona in a dual position of research and teaching in the area of human nutrition, a position he held for over thirty years, until his retirement. During this time, he published both individually and in cooperation with his graduate students and other researchers, numerous articles in scientific journals relating to human nutrition. Chuck gave seminars and lectures at The University of the Americas in Mexico and, also in Costa Rica. His research helped establish the normal amounts of trace elements, such as copper, in humans' bodies. In later years, two of his main projects were working with the Science Foundations of both Brazil and Egypt to find unused native food sources. In both cases the research required considerable time within those countries. He also worked for several years with the Navajo Nation to record and analyze seeds and traditional food sources once used. People were interested in recording this before the knowledge of the elders, who had used these traditional sources of food, passed away. This research was expanded to include other Native American nations, including the Tohono O'odham. Chuck also worked with Israeli scientists to determine what plants would grow in salty soil and what their nutritional values were. He was a member of numerous professional and honorary societies including the scientific section of Who's Who in America. Chuck loved to travel and was fortunate to have traveled to many places around the world. He was active for many years in youth sports, both as a coach and an official. He was a great Wildcat fan, and rarely if ever missed a football or basketball game until recently. He and his wife had season tickets in football since the early 1960's and basketball tickets since the team played in Bear Down Gym. Chuck was a wonderful friend, husband and father who doted on his grandchildren and he will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Gerald of Bettendorf, Iowa, Jerald of Huntington Beach, CA, and Henry of Tucson. He is survived by Marylou, his wife of 60 years; son, Matthew, wife Amanda and granddaughters, Evelyn and Elise and son, Scott, wife Angelica and grandson, Roman. He is also survived by his sister, Marilyn Weber-Wilhelm; nephew, Kyle and nieces, Karye and Kendra all of Denver and his siter-in-law, Su and niece, Kolleen, both from Tucson, and by nephews, Paul, Tom and Brian as well as nieces, Laurie, Peggy and Kim. No services are planned at this time. Any contributions to Chuck's memory can be made to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.