Niske Janssen

Niske Jannsen, 78, of Morrison, Ill., passed away Nov. 12, 2007 in Pleasant View Nursing Home.

She was born Oct. 24, 1929 in Enschede, Holland to Remolt and Derkien Vos Biemold.

Janssen was educated in Holland and in 1950, married Arnold Janssen who passed away April 29, 2005.

She was employed with General Electric Co. in Morrison, Ill. for 20 years. Following retirement, she and her husband lived in Pahrump for 15 years. She returned to Morrison, Ill after the death of her husband.

She is survived by daughter Deeny (Steve) Siefken of Morrison, Ill.; son Arnie (Suzanne) Janssen of Bastrop, Texas; sister Rollie Smit of Holland; brother Aldert Biemold of Holland; five grandchildren Tara (Erik) Blumhoff, Mandy (Paul) Freeman, Jeff (Melissa) Siefken, Vicki Janssen and Steven Janssen; two step-grandchildren Jennifer and Michael Albert and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, four sisters and five brothers.

There will be no visitation and no services.

The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is handling arrangements. (11/12/07)

Nikki Diane Marsh

Nikki Diane Marsh, 51, passed away Nov. 11, 2007 in Pahrump.

She was born March 27, 1956 in North Carolina and was a resident of Pahrump for 12 years, having come from Florida.

Marsh was a homemaker and a member of Jesus Christ Church of Ladder Day Saints.

Her parents Larry and Mary Jenkins; husband Robin Marsh of Florida; daughters Melissa Marsh and Shannon Knight; sons Robin Marsh Jr.; and Michael Marsh; sisters Vikki, Ginger and Joni; brother Harry Zane of California; six grandchildren and numerous aunts and uncles survive her.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

There will be a viewing at 9 a.m., Nov. 16 at the LDS Church with the burial to follow at 11 a.m. at Grandview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the children of the family. (11/11/07)

Melba Jo Francis

Melba Jo Francis, 73, passed away Oct. 28, 2007.

She was born July 30, 1934 in Grandfield, Okla., and was an 8 year resident of Pahrump.

She enjoyed supporting foundations like Feed the Children and Paralyzed Veterans.

Her sister Jean Williams and her five children: Dwaine (Sherlynne) Overby, Glen Phipps, Anthony Francis and Robyne Francis; 11 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren survive her.

Services are private. (10/28/07)

Gerald "Jerry" Lizon

Gerald "Jerry" Lizon, 77, passed away Nov. 13, 2007 in Pahrump.

He was born April 7, 1930 in Wisconsin and was a resident of Pahrump for 33 years, having come from California.

Lizon worked as an engineer for the Nevada Test Site until he retired in 1994.

He was a Mason, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, having served with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War; a member of the Moose and the Lions.

Lizon was a graduate of National University San Diego in California.

His daughter Sharon Wehrly of Pahrump; sisters Lois Bunnow and Marilyn, both of Wisconsin; brother Robert Lizon also of Wisconsin; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren survive him.

He was preceded in death by his parents Verna and Stanley Lizon and his wife Dana M. Gordon.

Visitation will 10-12 p.m., followed by services 12-1 p.m. at the Masons Lodge. Graveside service is 1:30 at the Chief Tecopa Cemetery. (11/13/07)

Charles W. Marchinke

Charles W. Marchinke, 86, passed away Nov. 11, 2007 at his home in Pahrump.

He was born Feb. 20 1921 in Brooklyn, N.Y. and grew up in Liverpool, N.Y.

Before retiring in Pahrump, "Charlie" lived in Santa Barbara and San Diego, California.

He was one of the last members of the "greatest generation," and a veteran of World War II and Korea.

Charlie was a member of the carpenter's union in San Diego, California, and after retiring, he and his wife Barbara moved to Pahrump in 1997.

He was an avid Dodgers fan.

His wife Barbara; sons Gary (Linda) Marchinke and Bobby (Amy) Eno; daughters Patty (Russ) Watkins and Linda (Russ) Howard and granddaughters Barbara Watkins and Jennifer Inga survive him.

He was preceded in death by daughter Kathleen and grandson Kevin.

A celebration of his life will take place from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday Nov. 24, at the Escapees RV Park.

He will be interred at the Veterans Cemetery, Boulder City. Services will be private. (11/11/07)