Obituaries

John J. Mattive

John J. Mattive

May 25, 2012

John J. Mattive passed away May 25, 2012 in Avondale, Colorado. John was born on January 15, 1932 in Arvada, Colorado and had lived in this area about 20 years. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy in 2009 and is survived by his children; John B. (Karen), Nathan ( Ellen), Lisa Torri, 9 grandchildren, 2 brothers, a...

Stina Stjernholm

Stina Stjernholm

May 23, 2012

Kirstine “Stina” Joanne Stjernholm, a long-time Pueblo resident and the sister of the late Dr. Thomas Stjernholm, passed away May 23rd after a short hospitalization at St. Mary-Corwin Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents Rasmus and Kirstine Stjernholm and eight siblings. The youngest child of Danish immigrants, Stina was born on August 22nd, 1931, and grew up...

James "Newt" Phelps

James "Newt" Phelps

May 14, 2012

James N. “Newt” Phelps passed away May 14, 2012 in Pueblo, Colorado where he had lived for all 82 years on earth. Jimmy was born February 19, 1930 in Pueblo to Lawrence and Jeanette Phelps. He was a veteran of the Armed Services having served during the Korean War. Jimmy was employed at the Pueblo Army Depot for 30 years...

Gregory W, McCullough

Gregory W, McCullough

May 10, 2012

Gregory W. McCullough passed away May 10, 2012 in Pueblo, Colorado where he had lived for the last 31 years. Greg was born Aug 21, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri to Dr. Edison and Nancy McCullough. Greg was a musician and entertainer playing in clubs in Las Vegas, Reno, Kansas City and dozens of Holiday Inns across the country. Greg...

Edward A. Trout

Edward A. Trout

Apr 26, 2012

Edward A. Trout passed away April 26, 2012 in Pueblo, Colorado. Eddie was born on August 28, 1952 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Merville and LaHonda Trout. He is a veteran of the US Army having served during Vietnam. Eddie was preceded in death by his mother and brothers, Duane, Richard and Bill. His survivors include his father; brothers, Darryle, Dana,...

Earl Dean Chadwick

Earl Dean Chadwick

Apr 24, 2012

Earl Dean Chadwick passed away April 24, 2012 in Pueblo, Colorado. Earl was born in Wheatland, Wyoming on Jan 8, 1926 and had lived in Pueblo since 1960 and was a veteran of the US Air Force. His survivors include two daughters; Ginger Chadwick and Candy Takeda, grandsons; Eric and Aaron Terlep and great grandchildren; Chad, Megan and Savannah. Cremation...

Helen D. Merrell

Helen D. Merrell

Apr 23, 2012

Helen D. Merrell passed away April 23, 2012 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born September 19, 1912 in Wyaconda, Missouri. Helen was a member of First Baptist Church where she helped make quilts for the homeless and she volunteered at the cooperative Care Center for 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Ersel. Her survivors include her...

Louise J. McAlister

Louise J. McAlister

Apr 21, 2012

Louise J. McAlister passed away April 21, 2012 in Pueblo, Colorado. Louise was born in Pueblo on October 27, 1925. She was a graduate of Central High School Class of 1943 and was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Eagles Auxiliary #145. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles E. McAlister in 1984. Louise...

Bettie R. Kirkwood

Bettie R. Kirkwood

Apr 16, 2012

Bettie R. Kirkwood passed away April 16, 2012 in Pueblo. Bettie was born in Maroa, Illinois on July 7, 1924 and had lived in Pueblo nearly 60 years. She was employed as a Registered Nurse at the State Hospital for 24 years before retiring in 1988. Bettie was a member of the Pride City Quilt Guild and was an accomplished...

Dick Stovall

Dick Stovall

Apr 14, 2012

John Richard “Dick” Stovall died peacefully in his sleep April 14, 2012 in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born in Swallows, Colorado on September 29, 1921 and lived here most of his life. Dick was a Veteran of the US Army serving in WWII, and graduated from the Univ. of Colorado in 1948 with an Electrical Engineering degree. Mr. Stovall is...

Larry C. Decker

Larry C. Decker

Apr 5, 2012

Lawrence C. Decker, 70, passed away unexpectedly April 5, 2012 in Pueblo, Colorado. Larry was born in Lewistown, Montana to Ira and Frances Decker, attended school and grew up in Billings, Montana and had lived in Pueblo since 1970. For many years, Larry worked in the wholesale paper industry and was currently proprietor of Columbine/Gallaten Industries. He served in the...

Delores Ball

Delores Ball

Apr 2, 2012

Delores Ball passed away April 2, 2012 in Pueblo, Colorado. Delores was born April 21, 1929 to Charles and Ruby Montour. She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Ball. Her survivors include her daughter Linda Barrera and numerous other relatives. No public viewing is planned. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 10 am...

Marvene Marshall

Marvene Marshall

Apr 1, 2012

Marvene L. Marshall passed away April 1, 2012 in Pueblo. Marvene was born Nov. 26, 1924 in Haddam, KS and had lived in Pueblo since 1946. She was employed as a switchboard operator for many years at Parkview Hospital. Mrs. Marshall was a long time active member of First United Methodist Church as well as Beta Sigma Phi Sorority where...

Dr. Thomas Stjernholm

Dr. Thomas Stjernholm

Mar 29, 2012

Thomas Stjernholm, 94, a respected and beloved physician of the Pueblo community and the patriarch of his family, died peacefully in his sleep March 29 after a short illness. The son of Danish immigrants and the third oldest of nine children, he lived his early years on a farm in Fowler, Colorado. He graduated from Augustana College in Sioux Falls,...

Eleanor Louise Ausbun

Eleanor Louise Ausbun

Mar 24, 2012

Eleanor Louise Ausbun went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2012. She was born on October 21, 1933 to Fount and Gladys Bollinger. Eleanor was a devoted member of Broadway Christian Church. She was the beloved wife of sixty-two years of Thomas E. Ausbun; beloved mother of Linda (Rick) Daughtry, Gary Ausbun, Bill Alexander and Patricia Ausbun. She...

Betty F. Terrill

Betty F. Terrill

Mar 24, 2012

Betty F. Terrill, passed away on March 24, 2012 after a short illness. She was born on August 14, 1930 in Pueblo, Colorado on the 4th Street Bridge in the back of a 1928 Chevy at 60 mph, the 2nd child of Ruben and Thelma (Harris) Wolfenbarger. Betty was a lifelong resident of Rye, graduated from Rye High School and...

Edna Ruby Scott

Edna Ruby Scott

Mar 23, 2012

Edna J. Scott passed away March 23, 2012 in Pueblo, Colorado with her sister Rose by her side. She was born Edna Ruby Jesser on April 18, 1919 to Philip and Christena Jesser in Pritchett, Colorado. Edna and her husband Clarus Scott moved to Pueblo in 1952. Edna was employed at the Army Depot for 26 years where she received...

LaVerne Wiley Gill

LaVerne Wiley Gill

Mar 15, 2012

LaVerne Wiley Gill, 84, of Avondale, passed away March 15, 2012. LaVerne was born November 21, 1927 in Pueblo to Robert Brooks and Beulah (Malone) Wiley, graduated from Avondale High School and Colorado A&M (CSU-Ft. Collins), and did graduate work at Univ. of New Mexico. After working in several states as a lab technician, and traveling Europe one summer by...

Doris Ann Atterberry

Doris Ann Atterberry

Mar 15, 2012

Doris Ann Atterberry left us to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 15, 2012. She was born March 18, 1933 to Jule Hadelay and Willie McCann in Oklahoma where she spent the first years of her life. She met and married Lloyd Atterberry, who preceded her in death, in Pueblo and she lived out the rest of...

Margaret "Peg" Smith

Margaret "Peg" Smith

Mar 12, 2012

Margaret “Peg” Smith, 82, formerly of Boone, passed away March 12, 2012 inpueblo, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob & Hester Roberts and daughter, Paula Smith. Her survivors include her husband, Norman Smith; children, Bob (Vicki) Smith, Pat (Joe) Wilson, Pam (Mark) Brasby and Penny (Bill) Coyle; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Funeral Service will be...