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WILLARD "JEFF" SMITH
Mr. Smith, 84, died Aug. 2, 2000, in Colorado Springs. He served as master sergeant in the Air Force during World War II, retiring as an electronics technician.
Mr. Smith was born Jan. 24, 1916, in Alpena, Mich., to George and Elizabeth (Greene) Smith, who are deceased. He was married Dec. 22, 1955, to Carol L. Barrett.
He is survived by his wife; a son, David; a daughter, Susan Gardner; three brothers, Richard, Nason and Jack; two sisters, Shirley McLeod and Margaret Ramsey; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bill; and three sisters, Helen Thompson, Sally Smith and Genevieve Smith.
A private family memorial will be at held a later date. Inurnment will be private. Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave., 471-9900, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice, 825 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 600, Colorado Springs 80903.

LUKE DAVID SHACKELFORD
Luke, infant son of David and Debbie (Wilkinson) Shackelford, died Aug. 2, 2000, at a local hospital.
Luke was born Aug. 2, 2000, in Colorado Springs.
He is survived by his parents; his grandparents, Loren and Priscilla Wilkinson and Clifford Shackelford; and his great-grandmother, Elsie Shanks. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Beatrice Shackelford.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary United Methodist Church, 4210 Austin Bluffs Parkway. Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave., 471-9900, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Luke David Shackelford memorial fund in care of Western National Bank, Attn: Kathy Taylor, 3485 N. Academy Blvd., Colorado Springs 80917.

SISTER CLARA ANN KAISER, O.S.F.
Sister Clara Ann, 99, died Aug. 3, 2000, at a local care center. She was a nun with Order of St. Francis and devoted active years of her life to domestic duties in convents.
Sister Clara Ann was born Sept. 30, 1900, in Nelson, Neb.
She was preceded in death by her twin brother, Michael; and two brothers, Aloysius and Edward.
A wake service will be at 5:15 p.m. Sunday at Mount St. Francis Sister's Chapel, 7665 Assisi Heights. A funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Francis Assisi Parish, 2650 Parish View. Burial will be at Mount St. Francis Cemetery. Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave., 471-9900, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sisters of St. Francis Retirement Fund, 7665 Assisi Heights, Colorado Springs 80919.

JAMES D. DOLAN
Mr. Dolan, 73, died July 31, 2000, in Colorado Springs. He was an electrical engineer. He was an Electrician's Mate Second Class in the Navy during World War II.
Mr. Dolan was born Jan. 29, 1927, in Denver. He was married Aug. 27, 1949, to Edith Kelly.
He is survived by his wife; six sons, Daniel Patrick, Timothy Michael, Kevin James, Matthew Joseph, John Philip, and the Rev. Patrick; a daughter, Kathleen M. Leslie; and 10 grandchildren.
A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at All Souls Catholic Church, 4950 S. Logan St., Denver. Burial will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver. Horan and McConaty Funeral Service, 303-477-1625, is handling arrangements.

CLARA BELL FOLAND
Mrs. Foland, 74, died Aug. 2, 2000, in Colorado Springs. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Foland was born Nov. 25, 1925, in St. Joseph, Mo., to Richard Mansfield and Dolores Banks, who are deceased. She was married March 17, 1950, to Bernard Foland.
She is survived by her husband; two sons, Roy C. and John C.; a daughter, Dolores Ann Burbach; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Kingdom Hall,720 Crestline Drive. Colorado Springs Mortuary and Cremation Services, 3475 Astrozon Court, 392-4144, is handling arrangements.

VINCENT FREDERICK SCHALMO
Mr. Schalmo, 56, died July 17, 2000, in Highland, Calif. He was a former vice president of sales and marketing for Cowen Moving and Storage.
Mr. Schalmo was born July 21, 1943, in Madison, Wis., to Vincent Albert and Marie Chetelat Rose, who are deceased.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra; five children and five grandchildren.
A remembrance celebration will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the home of Daniel and Linda Pung, 3340 Honeyburyl Drive, 264-7991. Arrowhead Aftercare in Highland handled arrangements.

CHARLOTTE I. McHALE
Miss McHale, 74, died Aug. 3, 2000, in Colorado Springs. She was retired from US West.
Miss McHale was born April 1, 1926, in Leadville, to Martin J. and Elizabeth (Blamey) McHale, who are deceased.
She is survived by a sister, Loretta Lucy; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Monday at Bailey Funeral Home, 510 Harrison Ave., Leadville, 486-1444. A vigil will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at Annunciation Catholic Church, 698 Poplar St., Leadville. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Annunciation Catholic Church. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Leadville. Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave., 471-9900, is handling arrangements.

JOSEPH EDWARD DURKIN
Mr. Durkin, 52, a former Colorado Springs resident, died Aug. 4, 2000, in Durham, N.C. He was a recreation specialist for the Coast Guard and lived in Chesapeake, Va.
Mr. Durkin was born July 12, 1948. He was married June 26, 1993, to Maureen Durkin.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Andrew Arbeeny; and three daughters, Abbey Robin Durkin, Gretchen Arbeeny, and Gabrielle Durkin.
Graham's Funeral Home in Chesapeake, (757) 382-7747, is handling arrangements.

ROSEMARY GAUNT
Mrs. Gaunt, 69, died Aug. 5, 2000, in Colorado Springs. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Gaunt was born Nov. 28, 1930, in Nurnberg, Germany, to Jachob and Maria (Peroni) Pirner, who are deceased. She was married May 27, 1955, to Stewart Gaunt Jr.
She is survived by her husband; a son, David; a sister, Renate; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Dove-Witt Family Mortuary, 6630 S. U.S. Highway 85/87, Fountain, 390-4906. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dove-Witt Fountain Valley Chapel. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3825 Airport Road.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association of Colorado, 1600 Race St., Denver 80206.

ROBERT S. DAVIS
Mr. Davis, 82, died Aug. 6, 2000, in Colorado Springs. He retired as an executive from Simpson & Co. Feed & Grain Business after 38 years. He retired as lieutenant colonel, bombardier and navigator from the Army Air Corps after 27 years of service.
Mr. Davis was born July 13, 1918, in Coalinga, Calif., to Henry and Mary (Irsik) Davis, who are deceased. He was married March 1, 1944, to Pauline L. Walker.
He is survived by his wife and a sister, Beatrice Brock. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Albert and Walter, and two sisters, Mable Hixon and Agnes Boyd.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave., 471-9900. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Bethany Baptist Church, 1930 W. Colorado Ave. A private entombment will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3825 Airport Road.

RUDOLF "RUDI" SCHMIDT
Rudi, 36, died Aug. 4, 2000, in Colorado Springs. He was co-owner of RTK Fabrications.
Rudi was born Dec. 19, 1963, in Germany, to Lilli Sawall (Kasten) and Viktor Schmidt.
He is survived by his parents; a brother, Thomas; a sister, Tina; and a stepsister, Rachel Mihelich.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel of Roses, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., 634-1597. Inurnment will be after the service.

DOROTHY A. HAYS
Mrs. Hays, 78, died Aug. 5, 2000, at a local care center. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Hays was born May 3, 1922, in Lawrence, Kan., to Harold and Esther Archibald, who are deceased. She was married April 28, 1941, to Col. Stuart E. Hays, who is deceased.
She is survived by a daughter, Victoria Hays Taylor.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m Wednesday at Nolan Funeral Home, 225 N. Weber St., 632-7608. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver.
Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Key Senior Services, 2250 Bott Ave., Colorado Springs 80904.

DIANE MARIE WEIDLICH
Diane, 58, died Aug. 5, 2000, in Colorado Springs. She worked in assembly in electronics.
Diane was born Jan. 8, 1942, in St. Paul, Minn., to Rocco and Violet (Giacco) Verderosa, who are deceased.
She is survived by two sons, Mark Williamson and Kenneth "Kenny" Verderosa; a daughter, Tracy Stokes; two sisters, Donna Stone and Eileen Ryan; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild.
Services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at First Church of the Nazarene, McQueen Chapel, 4120 E. Fountain Blvd. Cappadona's Alternative Funeral Services, 3407 N. El Paso St., 520-1817, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice, 825 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 600, Colorado Springs 80903.

MILDRED SENTENA
Mrs. Sentena, 77, died Aug. 5, 2000, at a local care center. She was former owner and operator of Sentena's Upholstery and a homemaker.
Mrs. Sentena was born June 11, 1923, in Elkart, Okla., to Russell A. and Margaret I. (Krueager) Kittle, who are deceased. She was married Nov. 22, 1941, to Ralph J. Sentena, who is deceased.
She is survived by two sons, Paul and Kenneth; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Kittle.
Visitation will be from to 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday with a vigil at 7 p.m. at Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., 634-1597. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel of Roses, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd. After the funeral service, a reception will be at Olympian Plaza Reception and Event Center, 975 S. Union Blvd. Entombment will be at Shrine of Remembrance Gate of Angels Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Comforter, 2345 N. Academy Place, Suite 215, Colorado Springs 80909.

DONALD T. TATTERFIELD
Mr. Tatterfield, 70, died Aug. 5, 2000, in Colorado Springs. He retired as a manager from JCPenney Co. and retired as master sergeant from the Air Force after 21 years of service.
Mr. Tatterfield was born May 15, 1930, in Marblehead, Mass., to John and Cora (Chapman) Tatterfield, who are deceased. He was married Dec. 4, 1954, to Shirley A. Olson.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Terry A.; a daughter, Brenda A.; a sister, Martha Perkins; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Tom, John and Francis; and two sisters, Pauline Boylan and Elizabeth Carver.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave., 471-9900. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 S. Hancock Ave.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Penrose Oncology Department, Penrose Hospital, 2215 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs 80907.

ARICA DAWN GRIFFITH
Arica, infant daughter of Timothy John and April Dawn (VanOrsdol) Griffith, died Aug. 5, 2000, at a Denver hospital.
Arica was born July 15, 2000, in Colorado Springs.
She is survived by her parents; a brother, Anthony; a sister, Angelica; and her grandparents, Colleen and Joseph Griffith and Tom and Jennifer DeLeon.
A funeral service will be at 3 p.m. today at Evergreen Funeral Home Chapel, 1830 E. Fountain Blvd., 475-8303. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 S. Hancock Ave.

RICHARD ERNEST FORTNER
Mr. Fortner, 77, died Aug. 5, 2000, at a local care center. He was a dental prosthetic technician and served in the Navy from 1941 to 1945.
Mr. Fortner was born Sept. 9, 1922, in Toledo, Ohio, to Gene and Ella (Crowner) Fortner, who are deceased. He was married July 17, 1943, to Mary Jane Patterson.
He is survived by his wife; four sons, Michael, Gerard, Richard and Mark; three daughters, Connie Mount, Cathy Martin and Charity Blaser; a sister, Victoria Bureau; 22 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by six children.
A vigil will be at 7 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Pines Church, 11020 Teachout Road, Black Forest. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Pines Church. Colorado Springs Mortuary and Cremation Services, 3475 Astrozon Court, 392-4144, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice, 825 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 600, Colorado Springs 80903.

CLYDE BAKER
Mr. Baker, 75, died Aug. 2, 2000, in Colorado Springs. He was a retired 20-year Army veteran.
Mr. Baker was born Jan. 31, 1925, in LaGrange, Ky. He was married to Evelyn B. Rankin, who is deceased.
He is survived by a daughter, Sherri Nagel; and two grandchildren.
Colorado Springs Mortuary and Cremation Services, 3475 Astrozon Court, 392-4144, is handling arrangements.

LUCILLE G. LINDSAY ALLEN
Mrs. Allen, 91, died Aug. 5, 2000, at a Cripple Creek care center. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Allen was born April 2, 1909, in Cripple Creek, to Edwin G. and Eva V. (Hosack) Lindsay, who are deceased. She was married May 11, 1952, to Harry Allen, who is deceased.
She is survived by a son, Dewey; a daughter, Barbara Cook; two sisters, Ruth Anderson and Edith Neppel; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Harry Lee.
Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Thursday with services at 11 a.m. at Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, 3825 Airport Road. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Blunt Mortuary, 2229 W. Colorado Ave., 634-8831, is handling arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cripple Creek Wellness and Rehabilitation Center, P.O. Box 397, Cripple Creek 80813.

DOROTHY IRENE PAPPAS
Mrs. Pappas, 86, died Aug. 4, 2000, in Colorado Springs. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Pappas was born Feb. 6, 1914, in Greensboro, N.C., to W.H. and Mamie (Grayson) Miller, who are deceased. She was married Nov. 9, 1941, to Pete P. Pappas, who is deceased.
She is survived by a son, Pete P.; three daughters, Pam Pappas Jones, Pennie P. Desjardins and Patricia E. Jones; a sister, Sarah Hatley; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Alice Clark, Josephine Thompson and Ruth Miller.
A private family service is planned. Inurnment will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. Cappadona's Alternative Funeral Services, 3407 N. El Paso St., 520-1817, is handling local arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, 610 Abbot Lane, Colorado Springs 80

ELMER DOVE "WOODY" WOOD
Mr. Wood, 74, died Aug. 4, 2000, in Colorado Springs. He was a correctional officer with the Colorado Department of Corrections in Buena Vista and a minister at the Oak Street Chapel in Buena Vista. He served in the Navy for one year.
Mr. Wood was born Dec. 7, 1925, in Hartman, to Elery Lamont and Dorothy Irene (Nicola) Wood, who are deceased. He was married Aug. 12, 1946, to Eldana Estella "Dana" Hunter, who is deceased.
He is survived by four sons, Bill, Mike, Robert and Monte; two daughters, Vickie Dodge and Peggy Hladysh; a stepson, Philip Friel; a stepdaughter, Stacie Miyake; two brothers, Frank and Jimmie; four sisters, Joyce Lebstock, Shirley West, Mary Sulzer and Madelyne Meyers; his former wife, Phyllis Wood; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.
Services will be Aug. 27 in Buena Vista. Cappadona's Alternative Funeral Services, 3407 N. El Paso St., 520-1817, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice, 825 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 600, Colorado Springs 80903.

PATRICIA J. EBERHART
Mrs. Eberhart, 71, died Aug. 8, 2000, at her home in Colorado Springs. She was a retired Realtor and homemaker.
Mrs. Eberhart was born April 10, 1929, in Sibley, Iowa, to Henry H. and Muriel (Pauley) Folkens, who are deceased. She was married July 20, 1957, to Loren M. Eberhart.
She is survived by her husband; two sons, Douglas P. and William R.; a daughter, Barbara Beavers; and five grandchildren.
A funeral service will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel of Roses, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., 634-1597. Burial will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice, 825 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 600, Colorado Springs 80903.

DONALD FRANCIS MAHONEY
Mr. Mahoney, 72, died Aug. 4, 2000, in Colorado Springs. He retired as an engineer from AT&T and served in the Navy for two years.
Mr. Mahoney was born April 7, 1928, in Rochester, N.Y., to Francis X. and Dorothy S. Mahoney, who are deceased. He was married April 19, 1952, to Lois Peppard.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Shawn M. and Terrence G.; a daughter, Colleen M.; a brother, Gerald R.; and a grandchild.
Private family services are planned. Mission Crematory, 930 S. Hancock Ave., 475-2169, is handling arrangements.

CHELSEY KEAR
Chelsey, 15, died Aug. 7, 2000, in Colorado Springs. She was a student.
Chelsey was born Dec. 29, 1984, in Colby, Kan., to Dan and Tami Kear.
She is survived by her mother; her father; her grandparents, Henry and JoAnn Engel; and her great-grandparents, Harvey and Vera Steiger.
Kennedy Koster Funeral Home, Oakley, Kan., (785) 672-3671, is handling arrangements.

JOHN L. "JACK" CAMERON
Mr. Cameron, 80, a former longtime Colorado Springs resident, died Aug. 6, 2000, in Boise, Idaho. He was an administrator at Colorado Springs School District 11 and served in the Army for three years.
Mr. Cameron was born Feb. 29, 1920, in Colorado Springs to Harry K. and Johnny B. (Keeler) Cameron, who are deceased. He was married March 14, 1942, to Mary Ellen Colwell.
He is survived by his wife; a son, William R.; a daughter, Barbara Hawkins; a sister, Harriet L. Middle; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel of Roses, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., 634-1597. A private inurnment will be at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Young Life, 420 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs 80903.

VIRGINIA M. DiSALLE
Miss DiSalle, 45, a former Colorado Springs resident, died Aug. 6, 2000, in Phoenix. She was a grocery manager.
Miss DiSalle was born April 19, 1955, in Raton, N.M., to Lorenzo and Yolanda Pompeo DiSalle. Her father is deceased.
She is survived by two sons, Ryan Denton and Kristopher Denton; her mother; a brother, Lorenzo; and two sisters, Adela Patnode and Mary Cross.
Services will be at 10 a.m. today at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 3801 E. Greenway, Phoenix. Burial will be at Hansen Desert Hills Memorial Park, Scottsdale, Ariz. Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, Scottsdale, (480) 991-5800, is handling arrangements.

MARGUERITE E. JENSEN
Mrs. Jensen, 81, a former Colorado Springs resident, died Aug. 7, 2000, at a Loveland care center. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Jensen was born July 8, 1919, in Colorado Springs, to Henry Glenn Smith and Letha E. Coleman, who are deceased. She was married Oct. 1, 1937, to LaClede Jensen, who is deceased.
She is survived by a son, Lyle; three daughters, Lynette Villeneuve, Kathleen Gibbs and Cecilia "Geej" Ebner; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Philip; and a brother, Bill Smith.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Friday at Allnutt Hunter Chapel, 2100 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, (970) 667-1121. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Allnutt Hunter Chapel. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3825 Airport Road.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sierra Vista Care Center in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 2100 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland 80538.

ALFRED F. PAKCARD
Mr. Pakcard, 94, died Aug. 8, 2000, at a local care center. He was retired.
Mr. Pakcard was born April 5, 1906, in Pittston, Pa., to John and Marcella Pakcard, who are deceased. He was married July 18, 1926, to Verona A. Donora.
He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Jacqueline Dues; a sister, Helen Melcher; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Foster.
A memorial Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 2318 N. Cascade Ave. Inurnment will be in Custer, Mich. Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave., 471-9900, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice, 825 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 600, Colorado Springs 80903.

CHARLES RAYMOND HOUGHTON
Mr. Houghton, 64, died Aug. 4, 2000, in Colorado Springs. He was an anodizer with Metal Plating Co.
Mr. Houghton was born Jan. 4, 1936, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Matt Houghton and Ruth Evelyn (Goodwyn) Houghton DeVaney, who are deceased. He was married June 6, 1957, to Barbara Jane Kendra.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Laine C. and Kelly R.; two daughters, Tara P. Heinzig and Kendra J. Longee; a brother, Matthew; three sisters, Lorraine Freese, Denise Myers and Barbara Zimmerman; and four grandchildren.
No services are planned. Cappadona's Alternative Funeral Services, 3407 N. El Paso St., 520-1817, is handling arrangements.

VIRGIL A. ERWIN JR.
Mr. Erwin, 80, a former Colorado Springs resident, died Aug. 5, 2000, in Gold Hill, Ore. He was retired. He served in the Navy for 22 years, attaining the rank of captain, and as commander of Naval Forces at NORAD in Colorado Springs from 1963 to 1964.
Mr. Erwin was born Oct. 10, 1919, in Little Rock, Ark. He was married Dec. 12, 1942, to Billie Jean Leath, who is deceased.
He is survived by two sons, Virgil III and Randall; and two grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver. Horan and McConaty Funeral Service, 3210 S. Parker Road, Aurora, (303) 745-4418, is handling arrangements.

STEVEN P. SCHWEIN
Mr. Schwein, 46, died Aug. 5, 2000, at his home in Colorado Springs. He was a services support engineer for Compaq Computer Corp.
Mr. Schwein was born Feb. 23, 1954, in St. Louis, to F.J. and Jean Schwein.
He is survived by a daughter, Nicole; his parents; three brothers, Tom, Mark and Jim; three sisters, Mary Hurt, Ann Nuesbaum and Susan Brewer; and two grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 6455 Brook Park Drive. Burial was in Desoto, Mo.
Memorial contributions may be made to Harris House Foundation, 8327 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63111.

DONALD A. "DON" DAVIS
Mr. Davis, 77, died Aug. 1, 2000, in Colorado Springs. He was a machinist in the tool manufacturing industry with Joy Manufacturing. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and in the Army in Korea for 19 years.
Mr. Davis was born Oct. 13, 1922, in Walhalla, S.C., to Andrew and Hatti (Pitts) Davis, who are deceased. He was married to Charlotte Preisser, who is deceased.
He is survived by two sons, Jim L. and Donald A.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
No services are planned. Evergreen Funeral Home, 1830 E. Fountain Blvd., 475-8303, is handling cremation.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice, 825 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 600, Colorado Springs 80903.

LAWRENCE LICHSTEIN, Ph.D
Dr. Lichstein, 56, a former Colorado Springs resident, died Aug. 6, 2000, in Viola, Wis. as a result of cancer. He was a clinical and consulting psychologist in private practice.
Dr. Lichstein was born May 21, 1944, in Philadelphia to Michael and Edith Lichstein. His father is deceased. He was married Aug. 12, 1969, to Diane Purdy.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Gilbert and Byron; his mother; a brother, Edward; and a sister, Leslie Halpern.
A memorial service will be Sunday in Philadelphia. Local services will be held later this month. Seland Houston Funeral Home, La Farge, Wis., (608) 625-4244, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), 20 E. Vermijo St., Colorado Springs 80903.

ALFREDO U. "WALDO" BLAN
Mr. Blan, 64, died Aug. 8, 2000, at his home in Colorado Springs. He was a retired construction laborer.
Mr. Blan was born June 8, 1936, in Chacon, N.M., to Amado and Emilia (Duran) Martinez Blan, who are deceased. He was married in 1980 to Adeline "Lena" Maes. 
He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Valerie Blan; two stepsons, Ronnie Jaramillo and Roland Jaramillo; and a sister, Maria Estella Varela.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., 634-1597. A funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel of Roses, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3825 Airport Road.

ANGEL CESAR ROMERO HERNANDEZ
Angel, infant son of Richard Anthony Cuahtemoc and Monica Rae (Romero) Hernandez, a Colorado Springs resident, died Aug. 5, 2000, in Denver.
Angel was born July 12, 2000, in Denver.
He is survived by his parents; three brothers, Joey, Vincent and Anthony; three sisters, Nicole, Monique and Rivea; his grandparents, Danny and Dolores Ruiz and Mike and Patricia Castro; his grandfathers, Gilbert Romero and Francisco Hernandez; his great-grandparents, Abraham and Helen Moreno; his great-grandfather, Donald Romero; and his great-great-grandparents, Augustin and Connie Reyes.
A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Evergreen Funeral Home Chapel, 1830 E. Fountain Blvd., 475-8303. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 S. Hancock Ave.

ESTELLA DURAN
Estella, 77, died Aug. 11, 2000, at a local care center. She was a hospital aide.
Estella was born April 8, 1923, in Fountain to Joe S. and Theresita (Lucero) Duran, who are deceased.
She is survived by four brothers, Arthur, Cypriano, Elipio and Jesse; and a sister, Mary Louise.
A vigil will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Dove-Witt Fountain Valley Chapel, 6630 S. U.S. Highway 85/87, Fountain, 390-4906. 
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 101 N. Main St., Fountain. 
Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, 757 S. Santa Fe Ave., Fountain.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 101 N. Main St., Fountain 80817.

MAYONNE (ESPINOSA) "MAY" HERRERA
Mrs. Herrera, 38, died Aug. 9, 2000, at a local hospital. She was a receiving manager for Wal-Mart.
Mrs. Herrera was born Nov. 8, 1961, in Alamosa to Arthur and Libby Espinosa. She was married May 31, 1980, to Mark Herrera.
She is survived by her husband; three sons, Matthew, Christopher and Mitchell; her parents; two brothers, Arthur Espinosa Jr. and Robert Espinosa; three sisters, Denise Madril, Nadine Trujillo and Sharon Gonzales; her paternal grandfather, Candy Espinosa; and a granddaughter.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday at Romero Funeral Home, 1407 State Ave., Alamosa, (719) 589-9200. 
Services will be at 7 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 726 Third Ave., Alamosa. Burial will be at Alamosa Cemetery, Alamosa.

IRENE N. TUCKER
Mrs. Tucker died Aug. 10, 2000, at her home in Colorado Springs.
She retired from civil service and from the Union Pacific Railroad.
Mrs. Tucker was born in Portland, Ore., to Arthur and Naomi (Ahlberg) Abelsen, who are deceased. She was married July 14, 1956, to Claude W. Tucker.
She is survived by her husband; and a sister, Doris Bloom.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave., 471-9900. 
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Swan Law Cascade Chapel. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 S. Hancock Ave.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, 610 Abbot Lane, Colorado Springs 80905.

IRIS MAND
Mrs. Mand, 69, died Aug. 8, 2000, at a local hospital. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Mand was born April 26, 1931, in Manchester, England, to Thomas Heathcote Sr. and Nellie (McGuire) Heathcote, who are deceased. She was married May 31, 1952, to Francis F. Mand.
She is survived by her husband; four sons, Anthony S., Andrew T., Craig S. and Michael J.; a sister, Lillian Sharp; and seven stepgrandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave., 471-9900. 
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2030 W. Colorado Ave. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3825 Airport Road.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 505 S. Weber St., Colorado Springs 80903.

RICHARD LAWRENCE TABER
Mr. Taber, 64, died Aug. 10, 2000, at a local care center. He was a professor of chemistry at Colorado College.
Mr. Taber was born Nov. 9, 1935, in Pontiac, Mich., to Russell and Ivy (Warilow) Taber. His mother is deceased. He was married to Mary Alice Miller, who is deceased. He was then married Jan. 1, 1996, to Claire Norton.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Mark and Michael; three stepdaughters, Elizabeth Jenkins, Pamela Divins and Julie Keller; a brother, James; his father; and eight grandchildren.
Private burial services are planned. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. 
Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 S. Hancock Ave.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Richard Taber memorial fund, in care of Colorado College, 14 E. Cache La Poudre St., Colorado Springs 80903.

KAREN FRAZIER
Mrs. Frazier, 41, died Aug. 10, 2000, in Colorado Springs. She worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 23 years.
Mrs. Frazier was born Jan. 15, 1959, in Royal Oak, Mich., to Lloyd E. and Margaret E. (Campbell) Nickerson. Her mother is deceased. She was married April 24, 1982, to Donald Frazier.
She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Crystal and Melissa; four stepdaughters, Darlene Madewell, Dorene Morehead, Donette Moody and DaLinda Blevins; her father; two brothers, Russell Lloyd Nickerson and Kevin Howard Nickerson; and two sisters, Dee Marie Fisher and Vicki Ann Tate.
Services will be at 10 a.m. today at Dove-Witt Fountain Valley Chapel, 6630 S. U.S. Highway 85/87, Fountain, 390-4906. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 S. Hancock Ave.

STANLEY E. WORRELL
Mr. Worrell, 93, died Aug. 10, 2000, at a local care center. He worked in scouting and as a Boy Scout executive for 36 years. He worked at Colematic Beverage Co. from 1955 to 1975.
Mr. Worrell was born July 10, 1907, in De Kalb, Ill., to Arthur Cyrus and Norabelle (Crabb) Worrell, who are deceased. He was married to Ruth L. Kearnaghan, who is deceased. He was then married Jan. 24, 1985, to Betty L. Lynn.
He is survived by his wife; and a daughter, Paige L. Insley. He was preceded in death by eight brothers and a sister.
Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Memorial Gardens Chapel, 3825 Airport Road. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Pikes Peak Funeral and Cremation Services, 3825 Airport Road, 596-7991, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice, 825 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 600, Colorado Springs 80903.


 

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