Florenz "Bart" Callow

Florenz "Bart" Callow, 81, entered eternal life with the Lord, Nov. 10, 2007 at the VN Senior Care in Pahrump.

He was born Feb. 17, 1926 in Waukesha, Wis. and was an eleven year resident of Pahrump, having moved from Wisconsin.

Bart was an electrical mechanic and worked for Automatic Welding and Maison Engineering, traveling to perform maintenance on Caterpillar tractors. He retired in 1984, moved to Pahrump in 1997 and learned to enjoy the desert.

A veteran, he served in the Air Force during World War II and was discharged Nov. 27, 1945.

Bart was a member of the Thrivent Chapter of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church and the Pahrump Valley Garden Club.

His beloved wife of 55 years, Geraldine L. Callow (Doman); daughters Lynn C. (Stephen) McNutt of Vancouver British Columbia, Can., and Lori J. (Douglas) Bale of Waukesha, Wisc.; sister Lois Callow of Waukesha, Wis.; Brother Lewis Callow of Waukesha, Wisc. and cousin Belva Jaquet (Gerald) Hodge of Johnson City, Tenn. survive him.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Nov. 29, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church.

Bart's family appreciates the care he received from the VN Senior Care staff and the support from Nathan Adelson Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to 650 S. Blagg, Pahrump, NV 89048. (11/10/07)

Hazel "Granny" Wagenhoffer

Hazel Evelyn Wagenhoffer, 85, passed away peacefully Nov. 12, 2007 at home in Pahrump.

She was born July 19, 1922 in Emerald, Wis. and lived with her daughter's family in Pahrump for five years.

Hazel had a full life, living through the Great Depression, hitchhiking from Wisconsin to Seattle, Wash., with one of her older brothers, and joining the Marine Corps in 1943.

She met her husband, Edward, at Camp Pendleton and they were married Christmas Eve, 1944.

In late 1950, she helped form the Santee County Water District.

Moving to Las Vegas in 1963, she worked in various fields and retired as an auditor for the Stardust in 1992.

As a member of the Women's Marine Association, she continued to stay busy and enjoyed having time with her family.

Her daughter Laura (Don) Kenzevich; grandsons Steven Kenzevich, Jason (Shannon) Kenzevich, and Danny Thomas; granddaughter Kory (Eric) Montague; great-grandchildren Jakob, Mason and Travis Kenzevich, Darien Montague; many nieces and nephews and her best friend, Peek-a-Boo, the family cat survive her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; one sister and five brothers. (11/12/07)

Muriel Spears

Muriel Elnora Newby Spears, 85, of Pahrump, passed away Nov. 18, 2007.

She was born Aug. 23, 1922 in Graham, Texas. Muriel moved to Nevada in 1951. She lived in the Amargosa Valley for 36 years before moving to Pahrump and attended church at Choice Hills Baptist Church. Muriel was a loving wife and mother.

She survived by her daughters Genery (Ted) Fanning and Pat Pierri; sons James (Clara) Spears and Frank (Susan) Spears; Eight grandchildren: Mark and David Fanning, Diana Hubbard, Jamie Velasquez, Sara Spears, Melody Rivera and Dylan Spears. She had 14 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She is also survived by her sisters Juanita Nix and Nina (Verdian) Fitzner, sister-in-law Irene Newby, brother James O.B. Newby and brothers-in-law Jack B. Sills, Charles W. (Eleanor) Spears and James C. (Joe Ann) Spears and many loving nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Ions C. "Oakie" Spears; brother Louis Newby and sisters Beatrice DeValera and Estalene Sills.

Funeral Service will be held at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 21 at Choice Hills Baptist Church and Burial will be held at 1 p.m., Nov. 21 at Amargosa Valley Memorial Cemetery in Amargosa Valley.

Mae A. Ozanich

Mae A. Ozanich. 90, passed away Nov. 9, 2007 in Pahrump.

She was born Nov. 10, 1916 in Michigan and was a three-year resident of Pahrump, having come from Houghton, Mich. in 2004 to be with her son, Bruce and his wife. Both have since passed away.

She was employed by Wisconsin Bell Telephone Company for 30 years in corporate services. She was of the Catholic faith.

Her sister Laura Kenzevich of Franklin, Wis.; many nieces and nephews who loved her and will dearly miss her; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild survive her.

Graveside services will be held in the summer of 2008 at South Range Cemetery in Michigan. (11/09/07)

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