Onerva Karvonen Orange

Onerva Chamberlin Orange, “Oni”, 92, was born on Jan. 11, 1918 in Cleveland, Ohio and passed away peacefully on Nov. 25, 2010 in Mesa, AZ. She moved from Macedonia, Ohio to Mesa in 1978. Onerva was a much loved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by first husband, Elton H. Chamberlin in 1973, second husband, Donald M. Orange in 2009, and brother Arthur Karvonen. She is survived by sons: Arthur (Carolyn) of Tonto Basin, AZ, Elwood (Rose) of Tucson, AZ, John (Linda) Chamberlin of Seville, Ohio; sister: Martha Beahm; four grandsons; and two great grandsons. She was active in her church and enjoyed ceramics and quilting. A celebration of life will take place Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the Apache Wells Community Church, 2115 N. Gayridge Rd., Mesa, AZ. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to your favorite charity.