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April 25, 2024

Obituaries for April 19, 2005

Sharon Jean Bilo

Sharon Jean Bilo, 52, of Las Vegas died April 7 in Las Vegas. A resident for 48 years, she was born July 18, 1952, in California.

She is survived by two sisters, Victoria Hendrickson of Henderson and Joyce Clatterbuck of Las Vegas; and her stepfather, Tom Byrne of Arkansas.

A memorial service will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Burial will be private.

Frank Andrew Blomgren

Frank Andrew Blomgren, 89, of Las Vegas died Wednesday in a local hospital. He was born Nov. 4, 1915, in Brooklyn, N.Y. A resident for 23 years, he was a retired director of advertising and a World War II Army veteran.

He is survived by one daughter, Grace Mitterlehner of Las Vegas; and two grandchildren.

Burial will be 4 p.m. Wednesday in Palm Valley View Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave. Palm Mortuary, Eastern is handling arrangements.

Paul A. Conti

Paul A. Conti, 40, of Las Vegas died Friday in a local hospice. A superintendent in the construction industry, he was born Sept. 28, 1964, in Newfane, N.Y.

He is survived by his wife, Lori; one son, Anthony Conti, and three daughters, Lucy Conti, Janelle Malloy and Holly Malloy, all of Las Vegas; his parents, Angelo and Nancy Conti of Gasport, N.Y.; and one sister, Teresa Wilson, Rochester Hills, Mich.

Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. today in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1811 Pueblo Vista Drive. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Graveside services will follow in Memory Gardens, 7251 W. Lone Mountain Road. Affordable Cremation and Burial Service, 2457 N. Decatur Blvd. is handling arrangements.

The family suggests donations to the Nathan Adelson Hospice, 4141 S. Swenson St., Las Vegas, NV 89119, or Conti Family Trust, 39 Eastlawn, Rochester Hill, MI, 48307.

Val Peter 'Pete' Eliason

Val Peter "Pete" Eliason, 78, of Las Vegas died Sunday in Las Vegas. He was born March 11, 1927, in Hyrum, Utah. A resident for 50 years, he was an owner of a floor covering business.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sally; three daughters, Patricia Reading of Providence, Utah, Vickie Higbee of Alamo and Ardyth Smith of Las Vegas; one son, Peter "Bart" Eliason of Las Vegas; two sisters, Rose Hutchison of Salt Lake City and Pauline Eliason of Brea, Calif.; five brothers, Boyd Eliason of North Las Vegas, Steve Eliason of Logan, Utah, Paul Eliason of Sweden, Doug Eliason of Las Vegas and Thayle Eliason of Wellsville, Utah; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be one hour prior to a 10 a.m. service Wednesday in the LDS Christy and Harris chapel. Burial will be in Utah.

The family suggests donations to the LDS Missionary Fund, Viking Road, Las Vegas, NV 89121.

Sarah Jean Flanagan

Sarah Jean Flanagan, 47, of Las Vegas died April 9 in North Las Vegas. She was born Oct. 10, 1957, in Mississippi. A resident for 43 years, she was a customer service representative in the casino industry.

She is survived by one daughter, Chequita White of Mississippi; one son, Alonzo Flanagan, her parents, Robert and Lortha Flanagan, two brothers, Roy L. Flanagan and Curtis Flanagan, and two sisters, Charlene Johnson and Alice Flanagan, all of Las Vegas; and two grandchildren.

Visitation will continue until 7 p.m. today in Thomas and Jones Funeral Home, 310 Foremaster Lane. Services will be noon Wednesday in Powerhouse Church of God in Christ, 1216 W. Adams Ave. Burial will follow in Davis' Memorial Park.

Claire A. Floyd

Claire A. Floyd, 82, of Las Vegas died Saturday in a local hospital. She was born Aug. 13, 1922, in Hamakuapoko, Hawaii. A resident for 39 years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Charles B.; and one sister, Phyllis E. Woolford of Honolulu.

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

Donna Jean Hara

Donna Jean Hara, 64, of Las Vegas died Saturday in a local hospice. She was born Feb. 6, 1941, in New London, Conn. A resident for 35 years, she was a retired office manager for a real estate company.

She is survived by her husband, Tosh; two daughters, Candace Carlyon and Tiffani Hara, and one son, Taz Hara, all of Las Vegas; and three grandchildren.

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

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

Rose Balgas Harrell

Rose Balgas Harrell, 70, of Las Vegas died Saturday in a local hospice. She was born Oct. 28, 1934, in Honolulu. A resident for 12 years, she was a retired aerospace inspector.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Charles A.; one son, Charles A. Harrell Jr. of Long Beach, Calif.; one daughter, Susan Denise Carter of Dallas; two sisters, Louise Robello and Anna Crowell, both of Honolulu; and two granddaughters.

Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. today in Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd. Graveside services will be 9:20 a.m. Wednesday in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City.

The family suggests donations to the Nathan Adelson Hospice, 4141 S. Swenson St., Las Vegas, NV 89119.

Charles J. McManus

Charles J. McManus, 75, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. He was born Aug. 10, 1929, in Bronx, N.Y. A resident for 34 years, he was a retired maintenance man and a World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War Army veteran.

He is survived by two sons, Timothy McManus and John McManus, and one daughter, Casey Griffin, all of Las Vegas; and three grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 12:40 p.m. Friday in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City. Affordable Cremation and Burial Service, 2457 N. Decatur Blvd., is handling arrangements.

Frances Irene Moe

Frances Irene Moe, 74, of Las Vegas died Friday in Las Vegas. She was born Feb. 3, 1931, in Hutchison, Kan. A resident for 36 years, she was a retired cashier at the Las Vegas Hilton.

She is survived by two sons, Hugh F. Cott and Steven R. Cott; six daughters, Jerri D. Strasser, Sharolyn K. Viers, Jane Rogers, Freddi L. Puhalski, Brenda J. Clatfelter and Gail Manor; two sisters, Lola Bishop and Nancy Arneklev; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday in Community Lutheran Church, 3720 E. Tropicana Ave. Nevada Funeral Service-Nevada Cremation or Burial Society, 2983 Fremont St., is handling arrangements.

Walter Noble Price

Walter Noble Price, 62, of Las Vegas died April 12 in Las Vegas. He was born Aug. 12, 1942, in Washington. A resident for 25 years, he was a hotel porter.

He is survived by his parents, Edna and Woodraw Walker, and one sister, Peggy Tinkel, all of North Las Vegas.

Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Wednesday in Thomas and Jones Funeral Home, 310 Foremaster Lane. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Thomas and Jones chapel. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Barbara 'Bobbi' Sickles

Barbara "Bobbi" Sickles, 70, of Las Vegas died March 22 in Las Vegas. She was born Jan. 5, 1935, in Andalusia, Ala. A resident for eight years, she was a retired civil service budget analyst and fuel clerk at Travel Centers of America.

She is survived by three daughters, Deena Wilson, Jackie Kaaa-Logan and Gigi Hale; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Nathan Adelson Hospice Chapel, 4141 S. Swenson St., Las Vegas, NV 89119. Neptune Society of Las Vegas, 8570 Del Webb Blvd., handled arrangements.

The family suggests donations to the homeless.

Marjorie W. Zatterstrom

Marjorie W. Zatterstrom, 75, of Las Vegas died Sunday in Las Vegas. She was born May 20, 1929, in Platteville, Wis. A resident for 13 years, she was a retired payroll manager in the retail industry.

She is survived by one daughter, Sharon Mathas of Chicago; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Wednesday in Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave. Services will follow in Palm Chapel, Cheyenne. Graveside services will be private.

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