Edward T. Pawlak - William L. "Bill" Schwartz -Sena Joyce Soppeland - Mary Jean Garasha - Anna Agnes Swaim - Richard D. Phillips

Edward T. PawlakEdward Thomas Pawlak, Lt. Col. U.S.A.F., retired, age 85, formerly of Prescott, Arizona, died of kidney failure at his residence in St. Joseph, Mo., on Saturday, March 24, 2007.He was loved and is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann Pawlak; daughters, Pat Pawlak Carter and Kathy Pawlak Ridge; son-in-law, W.M. Carter; and the Carter grandchildren, Katherine, Victoria and Edward.Ed was born April 2, 1921, to Stanley and Mary (Salada) Pawlak in Chicago, Illinois, where he was raised. After enlisting in the Air Force on Valentine's Day in 1942, he graduated from Luke AFB with his wings in June 1943. During WWII, he was stationed in England, France and the Philippines. After the war, he moved back to Chicago and returned to his work as an engraver. In Chicago on Sept. 10, 1949, he married Shirley Firlinger, and shortly thereafter they moved to California. He worked at Lockheed, maintained an engraving practice and continued in the Air Force reserves.Ed and Shirley moved their family to Prescott, Arizona, in the fall of 1964. During their first nine years in Prescott, the family operated a hamburger stand just outside of town. Concurrently, Ed worked as a foreman at Quality Plastics and continued engraving. After retiring, Ed worked at the local Meals on Wheels as route coordinator. His other activities included enjoying his grandchildren, entertaining at nursing homes, performing in community theater, and, his lifelong hobby, building model airplanes.After a year in Cottonwood, Arizona, Ed and Shirley moved to their current home in St. Joseph, Mo.The funeral service will be on Saturday, March 31, 2007, at 1 p.m. at the Bram Funeral Home, Maysville, Mo., with burial in the Isadora Cemetery, Sheridan, Mo.The family will receive friends on Friday, March 30, 2007, at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m.Bram Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.(Information provided by survivors.)William L. "Bill" SchwartzWilliam L. "Bill" Schwartz, a long time Prescott resident died Tuesday evening in Prescott. Bill was 78 years old.Bill was a member of Casa De Aero RC Airplane Club and on the board for the Prescott Airshow.Bill is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Anna; daughter, Deborah (Rick) Salisbury; and sons, Jeffery (Lynn) and Bradley (Kathy); 7 grandchildren; 8-1/2 great grand children; 2 brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews.A Memorial Service will be at 3 p.m. March 31, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 630 Park Ave, Prescott.Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.(Information provided by survivors.)Sena Joyce SoppelandSena Joyce Soppeland, 73, of Dewey, born Nov. 2,1933, in Wright County, Iowa, passed away onMarch 22, 2007, in Prescott.Commemoration service in honor of Sena will be Saturday, March 31, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Sunrise Funeral Home Chapel, 8167 E. Highway 69, Prescott Valley, Arizona with Pastor Bill Kolb officiating.Sunrise Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.Mary Jean GarashaMary Jean Garasha, 83, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, born August 28, 1923, in Genoa City, Wis., passed away March 25, 2007, in Prescott Valley.No services are planned.Sunrise Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.Anna Agnes SwaimAnna Agnes Swaim, 73,of Prescott Valley, Arizona, born Feb. 27, 1934, in Holbach, West Germany, passed away March 22, 2007, in Prescott.Commemoration service in honor of Anna will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2007, at St. Germaine Catholic Church.Sunrise Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.Richard D. PhillipsRichard D. Phillips, 53, of Prescott, Arizona, passed away March 27, 2007, in Phoenix. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Oasis International Church, 7219 N. 83rd Ave., Glendale, AZ 85303. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Oasis International Church will be appreciated.Crystal Rose Funeral Home in Tolleson, Arizona assisted with the arrangements.

Donate Report a Typo Contact
Most Read