Elizabeth Jendrowski

Elizabeth (Betty) Jendrowski, 66, passed away August 21, 2007 from complications of illnesses suffered during the last year.

A retired nurse, Betty was a Michigan native, born May 2, 1941 in Detroit.

Betty resided in Pahrump for 6 years with her beloved husband of 46 years, Paul.

Daughters, Sharon Gorny and son-in law Tom Gorny of Golden Valley, Ariz.; and Sandra McCrossen of Las Vegas survive her.

Betty enjoyed playing bingo and bunco with her Red Hat Society sisters, "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun of Pahrump."

Betty will be deeply missed by many family and friends from Pahrump and throughout Michigan.

There will a special intention Mass for Betty at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church at 8:30 a.m., Sept. 25.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice, 4141 Swenson Street, Las Vegas, NV 89119. (08/21/07)

Kenneth Scheeler

Kenneth George Scheeler, 70, of Pahrump, passed away August 28, 2007 in Las Vegas.

He was born April 12, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wis. and was a resident of Pahrump for 7 years, having come from Moreeno Valley, Calif.

Scheeler , a mechanic, retired from J & J Automotive in 2000.

He served in the US Air force for four years and was a member of St. Rita Church in West Allis, Wis.

His wife, Judith Scheeler; daughters, Debby (Danny) Sinai of Lancaster, Calif. and Cheryl Scheeler of Carson, Calif.; son, Kenny Scheeler Jr. of Pahrump; granddaughter, Nicole Sinai of Hollywood, Calif.; grandsons, Jason and Matt Leis of Carson, Calif. and Kevin Scheeler of Tucson, Ariz.; and great-grandaughter, Kayley of Carson, Calif. survive him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, one sister, and several neices and nephews. (08/28/07)

John Falcone

John "Big John" Falcone, 67, passed away in Las Vegas, August 24, 2007.

He was born August 13, 1940 in San Jose, Calif. and lived in Pahrump for 37 years, having moved from Palmdale, Calif.

He served in the US Navy in Vietnam and was assigned to the U.S.S. Enterprise. He worked as a self-employed mechanic after leaving the service.

His wife, Nancy; daughters, Teresa Falcone, Danielle Falcone, and Francesca Falcone; son, John Falcone; brothers, Tony Falcone and Ralph Falcone; and 2 grandchildren; all of Pahrump, survive him.

Memorial services will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 31 at the Bob Rudd Community Center.

In lieu of flowers donations should be made to the immediate family. (08/24/07)

William Pedro

William Charles Pedro, 69, of Pahrump passed away August 26, 2007.

He was born Nov. 2, 1937 in Benton, Calif. and was a resident of Pahrump for 11 years, having moved from Iowa.

Pedro was an owner/operator mechanic and worked all his life. He was a member of the VFW, the Elks and the Moose and as a veteran of the Army, had served during wartime from 1956 to 1959.

Daughters, Pam (Greg) of Northglen, Colo. and Sandy (Robert) of El Dorado Springs, Mo.; sons, Willy (Sandy) of Sheldon, Iowa, Jim (Jackie) of California, Mo. and Kevin of El Dorado Springs, Mo.; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren survive him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister and his children's mom.

Memorial services will be 10 a.m., Aug. 31 at the Bob Rudd Community Center.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Diabetes Foundation. (08/26/07)