Obituaries for September 10, 2004

Friday, Sept. 10, 2004 | 9:02 a.m.

Michael Andrews

Michael Andrews, 56, of Las Vegas died Wednesday in a local hospital. He was born July 19, 1948, in Mesa, Ariz. A resident for 10 years, he was a welder and a Vietnam War Marine Corps veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Pamela; one son, Mike Andrews of Las Vegas; and two grandchildren.

Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., is handling arrangements.

Sarah Elizabeth Cannon

Sarah Elizabeth Cannon, 83, of Las Vegas died Friday in a local hospital. She was born Aug. 11, 1921, in Nebraska. A resident for one year, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by three sons, Terrell R. Cannon of Lincoln, Neb., Mark L. Cannon of Kenilworth, Ill., and James G. Cannon of Las Vegas; two brothers, William Walsh of Hebron, Neb., and Eugene Walsh of Salinas, Kan.; and seven grandchildren.

Mass was scheduled at 1 p.m. today in St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Catholic Church, 7260 W. Sahara Ave., followed by graveside services at 2 p.m. today in Palm Memorial Park, Northwest, 6701 N. Jones Blvd. Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave., is handling arrangements.

The family suggests donations to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 4850 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 27, Las Vegas, NV 89103.

Gloria G. Fredenburg

Gloria G. Fredenburg, 82, of Las Vegas died Wednesday in a local hospital. She was born Feb. 12, 1922, in Florida. A resident for 22 years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Doug; and one son, Don Belshaw of Denver.

Visitation is scheduled 4-7 p.m. today in Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave. Services will be noon Saturday in College Park Baptist Church, 2101 E. Owens Ave., North Las Vegas. Burial will follow in Palm Valley View Memorial Park.

Angel C.D. Gamble-Manley

Angel C.D. Gamble-Manley, an infant, died Aug. 31, her date of birth.

She is survived by her mother, Andrea Gamble-Manley, and her father, Darrell Manley, both of Las Vegas.

Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., is handling arrangements.

Katherine M. Korn

Katherine M. Korn, 84, of Las Vegas died Monday in a local health care center. She was born Feb. 12, 1920, in Buhl, Minn. A resident for six years, she was a homemaker and a lifetime member of Women's Auxiliary of Las Vegas.

She is survived by one daughter, Barbara S. McIntosh of Gurnee, Ill.; and two grandchildren.

Thomas and Jones Funeral Home, 310 Foremaster Lane, is handling private arrangements.

Donna Koukel

Donna Koukel, 60, of Las Vegas died Wednesday in a local hospice. She was born June 5, 1944, in Los Angeles. A resident for 41 years, she was a casino change girl.

She is survived by one son, Ronald Free of Ely; and two grandchildren.

Services will be 1 p.m. Sunday in King David Memorial Chapel and Cemetery, 2697 Eldorado Lane. Burial will follow in Palm Valley View Memorial Park, 7600 S. Eastern Ave.

The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society, 1325 E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89119.

Bobbi McCormack

Bobbi McCormack, 59, of Las Vegas died Monday in a local hospital. She was born Jan. 20, 1945, in Brooklyn, N.Y. A resident for 20 years, she was a housekeeper.

She is survived by her father, Ralph DiPrizito, and one brother, Paul Douglas, both of Las Vegas.

Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd., is handling arrangements.

Michael J. Porter

Michael J. Porter, 63, of Las Vegas died Thursday in a local hospital. He was born May 3, 1941, in Dayton, Wash. A resident for many years, he was a retired gambler and an Army veteran.

He is survived by one daughter, Michelle Holtz of Milwaukie, Ore.

Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St., is handling arrangements.

Blanche Ratz

Blanche Ratz, 86, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in Las Vegas. A factory worker, she was born Nov. 6, 1917.

She is survived by three daughters, Barbara Marco of Las Vegas and Lynn Herdt and Carol Dybowski, both of Grand Park, Ill.; one son, William Ratz of Mount Airy, Md.; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

Hites Funeral Services, 438 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, is handling private arrangements.

John C. Williams

John C. Williams, 78, of Las Vegas died Saturday in a local hospital. He was born Aug. 14, 1926, in Tallulah, La. A resident for 50 years, he was a laborer for Silver State Disposal Service.

He is survived by two sisters, Emma Mae Williams of Chicago and Ruby Duncan of Las Vegas.

Visitation is scheduled 2-5 p.m. Monday in Thomas and Jones Funeral Home, 310 Foremaster Lane. Services will be noon Tuesday in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City.