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Dickey -- Aaron Scott Dickey, 18, of Excelsior Springs, MO, died Monday, November 26, 2001 as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident on Highway 13 near Osceola, MO. Aaron was born March 18, 1983, in Excelsior Springs to Mitchell Troy Dickey and Kimberly Kay (Roach) McElwee Survivors include his father and step-mother, Mitchell and Malinda Dickey of Excelsior Springs; his mother and step-father, Kimberly and Paul McElwee of the home; two brothers, Justin Troy Dickey of the home and Austin Richard Dickey of Excelsior Springs; twin sisters, Ainsley and Alexandra McElwee both of the home; maternal grandparents, Matthew and Peggy Roach of Albuquerque; paternal grandmother, Lorena Jones of Excelsior Springs; paternal grandfather, Roger Dickey of Gladstone, MO; paternal step-grandparents, Earl and Margaret McElwee of Excelsior Springs; paternal step-grandmother, Barbara Houghton of Excelsior Springs; paternal great-grandfather, Leonor Trujillo of Excelsior Springs; and his loving friend, Danielle Jensen of Excelsior Springs. Aaron was a freshman in the pre-law program at Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. He was a 2001 graduate of Excelsior Springs High School where he was active in the high school golf team, tennis team, football team, debate squad, yearbook staff, and natural helper. He was a former class officer and listed in Who's Who in American High School Students. He lived in Clovis, NM before moving to Excelsior Springs. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Liberty, MO. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Aaron Dickey Scholarship Fund c/o Community Bank in Excelsior Springs. Funeral Services will be Thursday, November 29, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pisgah Baptist Church in Excelsior Springs. Visitation was held Wednesday, November 28, at the Pisgah Baptist Church in Excelsior Springs. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Excelsior Springs. Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, MO is in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Thu November 29, 2001

Houghton -- Elaine Wanda Houghton, 75, a resident of Albuquerque since 1963, died Thursday, October 18, 2001. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, John (Roger) Houghton of the family home; daughter, Nancy Ann Lee and husband, John; and grandchildren, Lauren and Jenna Lee, all of West Lafayette, IN. Elaine was a lifetime member of the First Congregational Church in both Jackson, MI and here in Albuquerque. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Wednesday, 11:00 a.m., at First Congregational Church, 2801 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Rev. Randy M. Deckwerth officiating. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Mon October 22, 2001

Houghton -- Elaine Wanda Houghton, 75, a resident of Albuquerque since 1963, died Thursday, October 18, 2001. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, John (Roger) Houghton of the family home; daughter, Nancy Ann Lee and husband, John; and grandchildren, Lauren and Jenna Lee, all of West Lafayette, IN. Elaine was a lifetime member of the First Congregational Church in both Jackson, MI and here in Albuquerque. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Wednesday, 11:00 a.m., at First Congregational Church, 2801 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Rev. Randy M. Deckwerth officiating. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sun October 21, 2001

Willmore -- Arthur Edward Willmore, 85, a former resident of Chicago, IL and a resident of Albuquerque since 1946, died Saturday, January 20, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Pat Willmore of Albuquerque; nephew, Donald Geis and wife, Nancy of Norridge, IL; great nephews, Rev. William Geis and wife, Sandi of Lone Wolf, OK, Donald Geis, Jr. and wife, Mary of O�Fallon, IL; great niece, Sandra Smigla and husband, Greg of Hoffman Estate. IL; great-great-nieces and nephews, Erica and Monica Geis of Lone Wolf, OK, Noah Geis of O�Fallon, IL, and Erin, Andrew, Barbra Smigla of Hoffman Estates, IL; cousins, Robert Willmore of South San Francisco, CA and Jim Willmore and wife, Eileen of Westerville, OH; and The Patton Family. Mr. Willmore was a graduate of Schurz High School, Class of 1933 in Chicago, IL and University of Illinois, Class of 1942. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was business manager and Chairman of the Board of Hope Christian School, owner operator of the Willmore Corp, an appliance service center. Mr. Willmore was a member of Faith Chapel and Gideon's International. He was a Sunday School superintendent for 42 years and a member of the Board of Directors of Faith Chapel. Services will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2001, 2:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Rev. Mable Dawe, Rev. Tom Salmon, and Director of Hope Schools, Mr. Wayne Ehlert officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Don Clark, Don Houghton, Larry King, David Allen, Bob Juul, and William Culbertson. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill King, Wayne Ehlert, Dave Eggers, Shawkeet Hindi, Harry Wright and R. Thomas Dawe. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Christian School, 6800 Palomas Ave. NE, 87109, Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice Inpatient Unit, P.O. Box 26666, 87125-6666, or Faith Chapel, 1726 Girard Blvd. NE, 87106. Arrangement by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Wed January 24, 2001

Willmore -- Arthur Edward Willmore, 85, a former resident of Chicago, IL and a resident of Albuquerque since 1946, died Saturday, January 20, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Pat Willmore of Albuquerque; nephew, Donald Geis and wife, Nancy of Norridge, IL; great nephews, Rev. William Geis and wife, Sandi of Lone Wolf, OK, Donald Geis, Jr. and wife, Mary of O�Fallon, IL; great niece, Sandra Smigla and husband, Greg of Hoffman Estate. IL; great-great-nieces and nephews, Erica and Monica Geis of Lone Wolf, OK, Noah Geis of O�Fallon, IL, and Erin, Andrew, Barbra Smigla of Hoffman Estates, IL; cousins, Robert Willmore of South San Francisco, CA and Jim Willmore and wife, Eileen of Westerville, OH; and The Patton Family. Mr. Willmore was a graduate of Schurz High School, Class of 1933 in Chicago, IL and University of Illinois, Class of 1942. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was business manager and Chairman of the Board of Hope Christian School, owner operator of the Willmore Corp, an appliance service center. Mr. Willmore was a member of Faith Chapel and Gideon's International. He was a Sunday School superintendent for 42 years and a member of the Board of Directors of Faith Chapel. Services will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2001, 2:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Rev. Mable Dawe, Rev. Tom Salmon, and Director of Hope Schools, Mr. Wayne Ehlert officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Don Clark, Don Houghton, Larry King, David Allen, Bob Juul, and William Culbertson. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill King, Wayne Ehlert, Dave Eggers, Shawkeet Hindi, Harry Wright and R. Thomas Dawe. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Christian School, 6800 Palomas Ave. NE, 87109, Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice Inpatient Unit, P.O. Box 26666, 87125-6666, or Faith Chapel, 1726 Girard Blvd. NE, 87106. Arrangement by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue January 23, 2001

Davis -- Wendell E. Davis, age 92, a long time employee of Sandia Corporation and a resident of Albuquerque since 1942, passed away on 3-10-00. He is survived by two sons, O.J. Davis and Allen Davis and wife, Ruth; two sisters, Inez Wallace and husband Leonard, and June Miller; four grandchildren, Cindy Houghton and husband, Richard, Buffy Bruskas and husband, Bill, Chris Davis and wife, Christine, and Lori Davis; five great-grandchildren, Kayla, Stephanie and Mallory Bruskas, and Alexandria and Andrew Houghton. A private memorial service was held on Sunday, March 12. Cremation arrangements were provided by Sunrise Society, 891-8200
        Published on: Mon March 13, 2000

Mehlberg -- Margaret E. Mehlberg, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1988, died Tuesday, November 16, 1999. She is survived by her sons, Charles E. Mehlberg and wife, Doris of Duluth, MN and James C. Mehlberg and wife, Alice of Albuquerque; and grandchildren, Alicia and Aaron and his wife, Kelly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Mehlberg in 1987. Margaret was born on March 20, 1908, the daughter of James and Rose Armstrong, and granddaughter of pioneer residents, Gottlieb and Margaret Hartman of Houghton, MI. She graduated from Houghton High School in 1925 and Drake University, Des Moines, IA in 1929. Margaret taught in the Goldfield, Iowa, Chassell and Portage Township Schools. She married Carl Mehlberg on December 29, 1938. Margaret had been a member of Houghton Chapter Eastern Star since 1926 and a past organist. She was a charter member of Trillium Chapter Eastern Star. Margaret was also a member of Delta Sigma Epsilon Sorority, a charter member of the Houghton High School Alumni Association, and a past president of Judson E. Ingram Post American Legion Auxiliary. She was a member of the Portage Lake United Church, where she was involved in the Bothner Circle. Interment will take place at Forest Hill Cemetery in Houghton, MI. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rotary Club of Albuquerque Del Norte Foundation, P.O. Box 3951, 87190-3951 or to the Lovelace Hospice Program, 5655 Jefferson St. NE 87109. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Thu November 18, 1999

Mehlberg -- Margaret E. Mehlberg, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1988, died Tuesday, November 16, 1999. She is survived by her sons, Charles E. Mehlberg and wife, Doris of Duluth, MN and James C. Mehlberg and wife, Alice of Albuquerque; and grandchildren, Alicia and Aaron and his wife, Kelly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Mehlberg in 1987. Margaret was born on March 20, 1908, the daughter of James and Rose Armstrong, and granddaughter of pioneer residents, Gottlieb and Margaret Hartman of Houghton, MI. She graduated from Houghton High School in 1925 and Drake University, Des Moines, IA in 1929. Margaret taught in the Goldfield, Iowa, Chassell and Portage Township Schools. She married Carl Mehlberg on December 29, 1938. Margaret had been a member of Houghton Chapter Eastern Star since 1926 and a past organist. She was a charter member of Trillium Chapter Eastern Star. Margaret was also a member of Delta Sigma Epsilon Sorority, a charter member of the Houghton High School Alumni Association, and a past president of Judson E. Ingram Post American Legion Auxiliary. She was a member of the Portage Lake United Church, where she was involved in the Bothner Circle. Interment will take place at Forest Hill Cemetery in Houghton, MI. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rotary Club of Albuquerque Del Norte Foundation, P.O. Box 3951, 87190-3951 or to the Lovelace Hospice Program, 5655 Jefferson St. NE 87109. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Wed November 17, 1999

Houghton -- Ebony"Ebbie" Houghton, 44, passed away October 16, 1999. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa and a resident of Albuquerque the past 11 years. She is survived by daughters, Melissa Houghton, Christina Houghton; mother, Leota Folson; brother, Gary Mitchell; former husband, Rick Houghton; other family and friends who loved and will miss her. A Memorial service will be held at the Club House of the Sand Piper Apartments, 4401 Montgomery NE, at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 25. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to her family to differ expenses. Arrangements by Direct Services, 343-8008.
        Published on: Wed October 20, 1999

Pedercini -- Pauline I. Pedercini, age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 10, 1999. She had been a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico since 1981. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Pedercini. She is survived by her daughter, MaryAnn Maxwell; grandson, Steve and wife, Kelly, grandson, Glenn and fiancee, Gale; granddaughter, Cheryl Maxwell, granddaughter, Julie Ponce and husband, Roger. She had five great-grandchildren, Adam, Marissa, Mitchell, Aaron, and Evan. Pauline is also survived by two nephews, Donald Vivier and Paul Vivier, along with several nieces and nephews in Massachusetts. Pauline was born in North Adams Massachusetts, to Napoleon and Dora Vivier on July 19, 1905. She grew up in North Adams, and married John J. Pedercini in 1929. They were the proprietors of Johnny's Market on State Street. The couple ran the store until 1970. She resided at 261 Houghton St. until 1981, when she relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was a devoted mother, always available and loving grandmother, whose sole motivation in life was taking care of, and being involved with her family. Those of us who knew her saw a woman of unwavering faith, commitment to the Catholic Church, unbreakable spirit, strong character, and quick wit. She endured many hardships in the past several years, yet remained strong and independent to the very end. She has touched many lives and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held Metropolitan Direct Burial located at 601 Mountain Road NW in Albuquerque, NM. On Tuesday, July 13, 1999 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Funeral arrangements will be made by Dagnolis' Funeral Home, North Adams, Mass. There will be a mass celebrated at Saint Anthony's Catholic Church in North Adams Mass. Interment will be at South View Cemetery on Sat., July 17, 1999. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations in her honor be made to the National Cancer Society.
        Published on: Tue July 13, 1999