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Aaron Ray Martin

Aaron Ray Martin

Mar 3, 2010

Aaron R. Martin, 71, of Littleton died March 3, 2010. Aaron is survived by his wife, Yola; daughters, Christie (Jeff) Drews and Cindie Byerly; grandchildren, Jason, Brittany and Megan; siblings, Doris Hopper, Dorothy Oberbeck and Russell Martin. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, 11:00 AM, at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado. Memorial Contributions...

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Joseph H. Franzgrote

Joseph H. Franzgrote

Mar 3, 2010

Joe Franzgrote , 75, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. Joe was born on April 10, 1934 in Peoria, Illinois to Joseph H. Franzgrote Sr. and Romaine (Oberer) Franzgrote. He attended Spaulding High School (now Notre Dame) in Peoria and graduated from The University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana in 1957 where he...

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Frank W. Kretzinger

Frank W. Kretzinger

Mar 2, 2010

Frank Kretzinger was born in Corning, Iowa on June 20, 1922. He lived on the Kretzinger farm, not far from Corning, until he joined the Navy during World War II flying F6F Hellcats. His love of flying continued in his private life when he became a flight instructor. He remained active in the Naval Reserve, flying out of Buckley Airfield,...

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Donald William Wilson

Donald William Wilson

Mar 2, 2010

Donald W. Wilson, retired president of Leadville Mining & Milling Corp., passed away peacefully on March 2, 2010 after a short illness. He was an Army Veteran and received the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars. He knew from an early age that mining would be his passion and he devoted his life to various pursuits in both...

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Agnes F. Sitze

Agnes F. Sitze

Feb 28, 2010

Agnes F. Sitze Survived by numerous nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews, great great nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by husband Vie & son Sonny. Aggie passed away after 101 years. Rosary Monday, March 8, 12:00 p.m., Funeral Mass 12:30 p.m., All Souls Catholic Church, 4950 S. Logan. Interment Fort Logan National Cemetery.

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Jeanne K. Barker

Jeanne K. Barker

Feb 28, 2010

Jeanne K. Barker, 79, passed away February 28, 2010. A Memorial Service will be held 3pm, Thursday, March 4, 2010 at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave., Aurora. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Cancer League of Colorado, P.O. Box 5373, Englewood, CO 80155-5373.

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Della Lucille Bashford

Della Lucille Bashford

Feb 28, 2010

Della Bashford, 77, of Arvada. Wife of Earl Bashford, Mother of Ben (Geri), Joseph (Lisa), Patrick (Jenny), William ""Bill"" (Patti), Robert (Jamie) and Charles (Stephanie) Bashford and Julie (Scott) Collier, Lori (Kalon) Miller, Jennifer (James) Valdez, and Carolyn Bashford. Also survived by 37 grandchildren. Sister of Earl (Lou) DiRito, Arthur DiRito, Evelyn (Dominic) Moschetti, Richard (Helen) DiRito, Jeri (Larry) Palen...

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William M. Wanner

William M. Wanner

Feb 27, 2010

William Wanner, 'Bill', age 60, born in Dickinson, North Dakota and long-time resident of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2010 surrounded by his family in Denver. Bill's life was truly a life to celebrate. His love for his family was deep and boundless. He enriched the lives of everyone he met with his philosophies. Live life to the...

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William Leonard Gilbert

William Leonard Gilbert

Feb 27, 2010

William Gilbert, age 78, of Northglenn, passed away February 27, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; son, Bill (Denna) Gilbert; grandchildren, Tevin, Jessie and Chase Gilbert; brother, John (Carol) Supeh and sisters, Marilyn Fleming and Rosalie Johnson. A Public Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 from 3:00 in the afternoon to 8:00 in the evening...

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John J. Baker

John J. Baker

Feb 27, 2010

John Baker, 87, is survived by his wife Juanita Eileen; his daughter Tenae Clyne & her husband Dick and his son Pastor John Baker & his wife Judy; grandchildren Kerry Vesellie, Amy LaVora & her husband David, Andrew Clyne & his wife Shelley, Christine Spraker & her husband Josh, Sarah Baker, Lauren Baker and David Baker; great-grandchildren Dylan Dolenski, Blake...

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Michael Lamont DeShazer

Michael Lamont DeShazer

Feb 27, 2010

Michael Lamont DeShazer was born June 16, 1954 to Pearalee Finley and Loren Joseph DeShazer in San Antonio, Texas and died February 27, 2010 in Denver, Colorado after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Jeanne Hansen, father Loren Joseph DeShazer, brother Kevin DeShazer, Sister Krsten Neeley (Keith), and eight children: Jon-Michael (Heather), Geoffrey (Jessica), Dylan (Holly), Danielle...

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Sharon Kay Franz

Sharon Kay Franz

Feb 27, 2010

Sharon Kay Franz, 58, passed away February 27, 2010. She was born January 31, 1952, in Denver, Colorado to Leon Atkison and Josephine Elizabeth Robinson Shelton. Sharon is survived by her husband, Peter Kendall Franz; son, Colin Jason Shelton; brother, Douglas Kent (wife, Sharon) Shelton; sister-in-law, Sherry J. Shelton; Mother-in-law, Hope Franz; nieces and nephews, Scott Shelton; Ryan (wife, Meghan)...

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Grace Divine Bittner

Grace Divine Bittner

Feb 27, 2010

Grace Divine Bittner was born directly into eternal life on February 27, 2010. She is survived by her loving parents Sam and Amber also known as ""SAmber"". Grandparents Matt & Karen Golesh ; Jim & Evelyn Bittner. Great-grandparents Dick & Eileen Golesh; Ron & Dolly Ansay. Aunt's and Uncle's include Mary & Gary McAlpin; Ann & Greg Schiffer; Norbert &...

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Vivian I. Stone

Vivian I. Stone

Feb 26, 2010

Passed away February 26, 2010, at the age of 79. Survived by her husband of 56 years, Gerald ""Jerry"", children Erik (Barbara), Andrew (Darlene), Daniel (Susan) and Adam, grandchildren Nathan, Caitlin, Kevin, Brian and Megan, sisters Ruth (Joe) Vaage, Judy (Steve) Swanson, and Sharon (Gene) Prescher. Vivian received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Iowa in 1952...

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Dorothy Suzy Roberson

Dorothy Suzy Roberson

Feb 26, 2010

Dorothy Suzy Roberson, 71, of Denver, Colorado, passed away February 26, 2010, in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dorothy was born April 1, 1938, in Marie, Texas to W. Franklin and Nellie R. Borders Heath. She met and married Violes S. Roberson while living in Texas. In the mid 1950's, they moved to Colorado. After a few years, they moved back to...

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Pete Vitgenos

Pete Vitgenos

Feb 25, 2010

Pete Vitgenos of Arvada, 88, father of Lee (Kristine) Vitgenos, also survived by 7 grandchildren & 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service is Thursday 10:00AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St., Thornton. Inurnment Ft. Logan National Cemetery. Please share your memories of Pete and/or condolences with his family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" tab.

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John Martin Derbort

John Martin Derbort

Feb 24, 2010

John Martin Derbort, 40, passed away February 24, 2010. He is survived by his partner, Jerry Wright, mother Mary Derbort, siblings Maria Derbort, Michelle Quarles, Peter Derbort and Michael Derbort, nephews Henry, David, Rahim, Joshua, nieces April, Briana, Brielle, Rhiannon, Mikaela, Ileah, and Bryce. Funeral Service to be held, Monday, March 1st, 11AM at Horan & McConaty Funeral Home, 1091...

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Lori J. Wilson

Lori J. Wilson

Feb 24, 2010

Lori J. Wilson of Calhan, CO, wife of Lt Col Daniel J. Wilson (USAF), mother of Jonathan, Christopher & Mark , step-mother of Daniel Jr. & Kristina Wilson, daughter of James & Lois McGinn, sister of Mikel (Irene) & Gary (Kristi) McGinn, also survived by six nieces & nephews. Rosary 7:00P Wednesday at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant...

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Emil Karol-Chik

Emil Karol-Chik

Feb 24, 2010

Emil ""Chic"" Karol-Chik, 87, of Aurora. One of nine children born to John and Mary. Preceded in death by his wife Betty Marie Ann. Father of Merry Lynn (Bob) Fuerst, Barry (Patty) Karol-Chik, James (Shellie) Karol-Chik, John Venerable & Kasey Karol-Chik. Grandfather of 16 & great-grandfather of 7. Brother of George, Mary, Jack, Steve, Joe, Helen, Mike & Katherine. Emil...

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Leroy ""Lee"" Ziegler

Leroy ""Lee"" Ziegler

Feb 23, 2010

Leroy J. ""Lee"" Ziegler 65 years of age, of Aurora, Colorado. Passed away on February 23, 2010. Lee is survived by his wife Sandy; his children Summer (T.W.) Steele and Cody Ziegler; and his grandchildren Paris Steele, Brooklyn Steele, Rome Steele, and Nevaeh Steele. Lee is also survived by his mother Mary Ziegler and his brother Gene (Margaret) Ziegler. He...

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