InLovingMemory_October2024

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JULY – SEPTEMBER, 2024

LOVING MEMORY

OBITUARY & REMEMBRANCE TRIBUTE

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MEMORY During a family’s time of sorrow, we want to reflect on the lives of those who have recently passed. The Gazette offers this special quarterly feature to commemorate and honor those we have lost.

This edition provides a listing of obituaries and memorials placed in The Gazette July 1 – September 30, 2024.

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Barbara Linthicum Abbate September 29, 1940 – August 27, 2024

Rose Elaine Bartlett

April 1, 1949 – August 2, 2024

Lowell Bouchard

Tiania Tutt Adams

Phyllis Christine Allen

March 20, 1959 – July 26, 2024 Pikes Peak Hospice

August 25, 1934 – June 28, 2024

Karen Barton

Thomas Barton

December 19, 1937 – June 21, 2024 Mountain View Mortuary

Betty Bowman

February 8, 1945 – September 13, 2024

Dean Brase

June 15, 1939 – August 13, 2024

August 26, 1932 – July 4, 2024

December 12, 1942 – September 17, 2024 Ponderosa Valley Funeral Services

Linda Bylund

Deborah Calandrella

John Cantwell

August 12, 1940 – July 13, 2024

January 26, 1962 – September 19, 2024 Mountain View Mortuary

June 8, 2024

Phillip Allman Jr.

Sharon Anderson

January 5, 1923 – July 24, 2024 All Veterans Funeral & Cremation

August 18, 1937 – June 28, 2024 The Springs Funeral Services

Jerry John Baur

Susan Bjornsrud

July 13, 1930 – June 30, 2024 Southern Cremations at Cheatham Hill

James Breeding

September 11, 1947 – August 18, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

Rickey Bridges

Ed Arcuri

November 16, 1943 – August 16, 2024 Horan & McConaty

Claire Borel

October 5, 1938 – July 1, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

John Butler

May 28, 1949 – June 18, 2024 Springs Funeral Home

November 2, 1955 – July 25, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

June 9, 1934 – August 18, 2024 All Veterans Funeral & Cremation

John Carew

Charles Cerdena

Roger Chavez

May 7, 1964 – July 19, 2024 Evergreen Funeral Home

April 18, 1965 – September 23, 2009

March 19, 1959 – September 8, 2021

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Dr. Nicholas Christoff May 26, 1927 – July 30, 2024

Mary Coover

January 17, 1932 – May 13, 2024

Timothy “Tim” Darnley

Gaylord Clark

July 7, 1932 – July 11, 2024 Pikes Peak National Cemetery

Irving Cornwell

May 29, 1932 – August 1, 2024 Shrine of Remembrance

Juanita Davies

July 20, 1955 – June 17, 2024

December 8, 2023 – July 16, 2024

Virginia Donovan Chambers

Evelyn Dotson

October 15, 1951 – August 19, 2024 Chapel of Memories

January 21, 1946 – September 16, 2024

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Joseph John Clement

February 11, 1945 – June 30, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

Gene Cosby

Rita Clulo

March 26, 1943 – August 30, 2024 Mountain Memorial Funeral Home

Harold Cowles

Roberta Colbert Wilson January 12, 1934 – September 7, 2024

Richard Cranford

April 22, 1931 – August 30, 2024 Evergreen Funeral Home

April 12, 1924 – July 12, 2024 Shrine of Remembrance

September 30, 1939 – June 6, 2024

Ronald DellaCroce

Lawrence DePaula

Laura DiSilverio

Marion Ebeling

Richard Eckenrode

August 21, 1933 – August 4, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

September 17, 1923 – April 1, 2024 Evergreen Funeral Home & Blunt Mortuary

September 23, 1942 – August 25, 2024

December 24, 1932 – September 9, 2024

September 18, 1962 – June 14, 2024

Marilynn Edwards

February 22, 1954 – June 13, 2024 Angelus Chapel Funeral Directors and Crematory

Robert Conover

May 7, 1928 – July 6, 2024 Blunt Mortuary

Judy Cuwik

November 9, 1945 – July 13, 2024 Mountain View Mortuary

Kevin Donovan

July 14, 1962 – March 5, 2024 Evergreen Funeral Home

Bruce Eller

September 25, 1931 – August 18, 2024 The Springs Funeral Services

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Betty Rae Elliott July 5, 2024

Susan Fitch

October 3, 1940 – August 1, 2024

Jimmie Gillespie

August 1, 1949 – July 18, 2024

Mary Greer

September 2, 1927 – July 5, 2024 Memorial Gardens

John Elms Jr.

May 1, 1936 – June 10, 2024 All Veterans Funeral & Cremation

Steven Flanigan

July 19, 1954 – September 8, 2024 The Springs Funeral Services

Allen Glenn

June 26, 1944 – August 21, 2024 Caruth-Hale Funeral Home

Joan Gresh

March 31, 1955 – May 26, 2024

Geraldine Emery

Robert Enriquez

Kevin Flynn

Bernice Elizabeth LaCroix Forrest, PhD

June 3, 2024 – June 27, 2024

June 12, 1942 – September 6, 2024

February 22, 1951 – September 1, 2024

September 12, 1950 – July 10, 2024

Joanie Goolsby

Marti Grant

June 23, 1948 – July 20, 2024 Simply Cremation

July 27, 1947 – July 31, 2024 Schaudt Funeral & Cremation

Judith Hall

Patricia Hanna

November 29, 1947 – July 10, 2024

August 30, 1934 – September 6, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

Joanne Ernster November 22, 1930 – August 29, 2024 Memorial Gardens

Ruth Gaines

January 11, 1940 – August 5, 2024 The Springs Funeral Services

Erna Gray

November 8, 1927 – June 21, 2024 Swan Law

Kenneth Hanson

December 21, 1942 – June 18, 2024

Leonard Alfred Farr

March 19, 1947 – June 26, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

Gary Vernon Gieringer

November 21, 1934 – May 7, 2024 Drinkwine Mortuary

Edward Green

January 1, 1953 – July 31, 2024

Mary Harden

October 28, 1938 – September 18, 2024

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Charles Harris

Richard Harris

April 11, 1934 – July 27, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

May 9, 1934 – August 5, 2024 Mountain View Mortuary

Laura Heeke

James Robert Henderson

February 3, 1930 – June 25, 2024 Swan-Law Funeral Directors

Ardis Hill

September 16, 1929 – August 31, 2024 The Springs Funeral Services

Linda Jaron

November 17, 1961 – July 3, 2024 Shrine of Remembrance

December 15, 1954 – March 22, 2024 Blake Funeral and Cremation

Barry Hinton

June 11, 1945 – August 10, 2024

Malcolm Jinks

July 28, 1930 – July 14, 2024 Swan-Law Funeral Directors

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Donald Hastings

July 3, 1935 – August 19, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

Rae Ann Henderson

January 12, 1955 – July 30, 2024 J.C. Green and Sons

Shirley Holditch

August 5, 1956 – July 8, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

Dixie Johnson

November 22, 1933 – August 9, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

Genevieve Hastings

July 31, 1929 – June 25, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

Thomas Henley

October 28, 1940 – August 7, 2024 Tri-Lakes Funeral & Cremation

John Horsman, Jr.

July 2, 1952 – September 19, 2024 Shrine of Remembrance

Mary Lou Johnson

July 10, 1935 – August 19, 2024

Daniel Hayes

Jutta Heberer

December 16, 1938 – September 14, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

February 16, 1926 – September 15, 2024

Lowrye Hermes

Vera Herzberg

April 22, 1938 – July 28, 2024

Robert Hutton

July 21, 1946 – April 26, 2024 Memorial Gardens

Paul Johnson

May 3, 1946 – August 7, 2024 Cremation Services

December 6, 1929 – August 18, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

Delpha Ireland

May 3, 1932 – August 17, 2024 Evergreen Funeral Home

Dennis Jones

December 18, 1942 – July 25, 2024 Evergreen Funeral Home

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Doris Jones

January 8, 1929 – August 20, 2024

Clyde Kenebrew

October 6, 1954 – July 17, 2024 The Springs Funeral Services

Gary Joseph Kraudelt

December 3, 1951 – July 13, 2024

Laura Ludwig

February 23, 1968 – April 10, 2024

Jackie Jones

July 8, 1947 – September 15, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

James Kennedy

February 6, 1942 – June 16, 2024 Shrine of Remembrance

Dorothy Kruse

May 18, 1934 – June 17, 2024 Shrine of Remembrance

Anita Manning

March 14, 1954 – July 8, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

Randolph Karsh

August 16, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

Irene Kiser

April 24, 1928 – September 21, 2024 The Springs Funeral Services

Ronald Lauter Sr.

October 21, 1933 – August 12, 2024 The Springs Funeral Services

David Martz

August 17, 1940 – July 23, 2024

Richard Brian Keenan

May 8, 1948 – September 3, 2024

Kevin Knaack

July 4, 1956 – August 8, 2024

Connie Lee

August 21, 1933 – July 13, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

Regina Matty

October 19, 1961 – August 29, 2024 Dove Witt Family Funeral

Ann Keiser

September 12, 2033 – July 16, 2024 Simply Cremation

Stephen Kohl

February 28, 1946 – July 13, 2024 Simply Cremation

Gene Lohman

August 3, 2024 – September 9, 2024

Shauna Mauro

August 8, 1966 – June 18, 2024 Lighthouse Memorials & Reception

Dale Harris Kelley

November 20, 1934 – June 16, 2024

Vince Kramer

June 18, 1958 – June 12, 2024 Mountain View Mortuary

Frank Lucy

January 3, 1944 – June 16, 2024 Mountain Memorial Funeral Home

Richard McCarthy

May 10, 1944 – August 20, 2024 All Veterans Funeral & Cremation

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Barbara McConnell

June 22, 1933 – August 22, 2024 Dignity Memorial

Solomon Montoya

Jennifer McGowan

March 29, 1968 – September 5, 2024 Tri-Lakes Funeral & Cremation

Jackie Moore

May 12, 1981 – August 24, 2024

September 17, 1938 – July 18, 2024 Springs Funeral Services

Jean Nordmann

Martha O’Leary

July 19, 1943 – July 18, 2024 Springs Funeral Services North

Judith Leuthold Peterson April 29, 1933 – September 9, 2024

September 25, 1930 – September 3, 2024 All-States Cremation

Tammy Pfaff

July 16, 1959 – July 2, 2024 Neptune Society

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Bruce McLaughlin

June 16, 1939 – July 3, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

Carol Nagel

April 27, 1952 – June 18, 2024 Shrine of Remembrance

Leoma Orcutt

July 21, 1935 – August 25, 2024

Willard Philbrick

March 15, 1936 – May 4, 2024 Mountain View Mortuary

Gary Miller

July 14, 1944 – August 4, 2024

Gayle Nakata

Capt. Thomas A. Mix June 2, 1936 – June 30, 2024 Alternative Cremation

Alvin Neugebauer

March 5, 1929 – July 30, 2024 Horan and McConaty

May 8, 1939 – July 7, 2024 All-States Cremation

Neil Otis

Jennifer Lee Perez-Wolfkeil

Kathryn Ponder

John J. Pounder, Jr.

April 12, 1968 – July 6, 2024 All Veterans Funeral Home

February 28, 1936 – July 27, 2024 Shrine of Remembrance

March 21, 1958 – July 23, 2024 Cremation Society of Schuylkill County

June 21, 2024 Ellis Family Services, LLC

Robert Mix

May 12, 1936 – June 27, 2024 Bloom Hospice

James Noland

June 23, 1949 – July 12, 2024 Holt Family Funeral Home

Alan Peterson

June 10, 1950 – September 9, 2024 Evergreen Funeral Home

Mary Powell

January 24, 1930 – June 14, 2024

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Robert Pratt

September 26, 1936 – August 9, 2024

Ronald L Richter September 28, 1941 – June 25, 2024

Richard Savio

August 13, 1939 – September 3, 2024 Evergreen Funeral Home

Jim Smith

August 1, 1938 – June 20, 2024

Rebecca Rackley-Smith

Balister Raymond

June 27, 2024

November 17, 1964 – September 3, 2024 Dove-Witt Family Mortuary

Hae (Lee) Riffle

Gwenita Robinson

January 10, 1938 – July 24, 2024 Alternative Cremation and Funeral

January 21, 1940 – September 2, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

Tom Sayers

Major Raymond George Schmahl, Retired

January 11, 1947 – August 7, 2024

December 28, 1932 – September 6, 2024

Mary Smith

February 2, 1936 – September 11, 2024

Phylis Smith

July 3, 1942 – August 17, 2024 Shrine of Remembrance

Richard J. Read August 22, 2024

Donicio Rodriguez

Jay Renk

December 25, 1960 – August 5, 2024

Lucy Romero

October 9, 1937 – July 29, 2024

March 2, 1935 – July 26, 2024 Evergreen Funeral Home

Joanne Shay

Arlene Shuckhart

May 4, 1932 – August 28, 2024 Shrine of Remembrance

Phyllis Smith

September 12, 1924 – July 5, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

Anita Rhodes

August 1, 1937 – August 25, 2024 Springs Funeral Services North

Karla Roth

September 8, 1953 – June 14, 2024 Evergreen Funeral Home

Fannie Smith

December 19, 1935 – August 21, 2024

August 30, 1937 – August 9, 2024

Kevin Smoliak

Sandra (Sutherland) Snider

September 27, 1984 – September 3, 2009

February 17, 1951 – June 15, 2024

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Gary M. Snyder September 20, 1949 – August 3, 2024 Alternative Cremation

Mary Strauch

April 3, 1956 – July 6, 2024 Shrine of Remembrance

John Tarvainen

March 11, 1934 – September 13, 2024 Mountain View Mortuary and Cremation

Robert Uhlenhopp

January 1, 1951 – July 13, 2024 Alternative Cremation Colorado Springs

Joseph Solms, Jr.

January 24, 1932 – July 3, 2024 All Veterans Funeral & Cremation

Sheila Strauch

May 7, 1940 – July 26, 2024 Springs Funeral Services North

Martha Taylor

March 24, 1937 – July 1, 2024 Shrine of Remembrance

Evelyn Vance

July 10, 1923 – August 24, 2024 Memorial Gardens

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Harriet Southcotte

May 5, 1954 – September 15, 2024 Memorial Gardens

Reid Strouss-Tallman

January 29, 1990 – July 11, 2024 Alternative Cremations

Patricia Thomas

March 18, 1961 – June 23, 2024 A Basic Cremation

Shirley VandeBrake

July 12, 1944 – September 16, 2024 All Veterans Funeral and Cremation

Margaret Spears

Duane Steinke

Marie Sullivan

Eleanora Swanger

June 26, 2024

October 31, 1930 – July 2, 2024 Memorial Gardens

Paige Townsend

June 9, 1962 – August 19, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

Malham Wakin

March 31, 1931 – July 30, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

November 5, 1932 – August 19, 2024

Carol Stratton

July 12, 1936 – August 27, 2024 Memorial Gardens

Helen Switser

November 9, 1938 – August 26, 2024 Mountain View Mortuary

March 27, 1933 – June 25, 2024 Swan Law

James Tracey

Sharon Troelsch

October 6, 1934 – August 7, 2024 Olinger Funeral Cremation & Cemetery

Ronald Walters

August 24, 1934 – August 30, 2024 Chapel of Memories

August 16, 2024 Simply Cremation

Thomas Wasden

June 15, 1938 – July 31, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

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Brett Weida

Gerald Weiss

March 8, 1969 – May 17, 2024 Mountain View

August 14, 2024 The Springs Funeral Services

Audrey Winton

James Wuertele

May 17, 1935 – September 14, 2024

September 8, 2024 Memorial Gardens

Russell Wells

October 26, 1949 – July 19, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

Curtis Yarwood

April 28, 1931 – July 1, 2024 All Veterans Burial & Cremation

B. June Williams

August 20, 1922 – August 17, 2024 Swan Law Funeral Directors

Dolores Zabor

December 5, 1932 – June 21, 2024 Shrine of Remembrance

Melissa Williams

Brent Winston

September 15, 1973 – August 12, 2024

March 29, 1981 – September 6, 2024 Horan & McConaty Funeral Service and Cremation

Leonard Zabor

Sharon Zimmer

October 10, 1926 – August 18, 2024 Shrine of Remembrance

June 12, 1941 – September 15, 2024

Gen Z prefers burial over cremation, reversing decades of preferences PR NEWSWIRE

A first-of-its-kind survey conducted by the National Funeral Directors Association offers definitive data to show how Gen Z thinks differently about end-of-life matters for themselves and their loved ones — as well as similarities with older generations.

Notable differences between the generations highlight Gen Z’s unique perspective, even compared to millennials who are the closest in age, highlighting a pivot in end-of-life preferences to come: • Final form of disposition: Over the past several years, the U.S. cremation rate has increased steadily (60.5% in 2023), and the trend is forecasted to grow to 81.4% by 2045 (Source: NFDA 2023 Cremation and Burial Report).

While cremation is still a top preference for baby boomers (66%), Gen X (50%) and millennials (42%), Gen Z stands alone with traditional burial as their top preference (37%).

• Talking about death: Nine in 10 (91%) Americans believe talking about death and dying is healthy and normal.

However, among the four generations, Gen Z (18%) is significantly more likely than older adults to disagree, believing it is not healthy and normal — bucking the generation’s reputation as willing to discuss difficult topics.

“As consumer preferences evolve, funeral directors are tasked with ensuring the services and support they provide evolve right alongside them,” said Dutch Nie, president of the National Funeral Directors Association. “We know Gen Z is both community-minded and interested in breaking cultural norms. This creates an opportunity for us to showcase the value of funerals and options available to create a truly custom service that honors the life of a loved one.’”

Other notable survey insights include: • Importance of funerals: Sixty-eight percent of Gen Z strongly agree it is important to commemorate the life of a loved one with a funeral or memorial service compared to 44% of baby boomers.

• Role of funeral director: While many U.S. adults have positive opinions about funeral directors, younger generations including Gen Z and millennials are even more likely than baby boomers to think of funeral directors as important, valuable experts in relevant products and services and trustworthy.

• Comfort with death: Two in three adults (69%) are very or somewhat comfortable thinking about their own eventual death and seven in 10 (73%) are very or somewhat comfortable talking with others about death.

More baby boomers (33%) are very

comfortable thinking about their immortality than Gen Z (24%) and millennials (28%), while millennials (71%), Gen X (72%), and baby boomers (77%) are more comfortable than Gen Z (63%) when talking about death.

NFDA’s survey not only revealed new generational trends and end-of-life preferences, but also highlighted a need for all generations to find healthy ways to discuss death and their plans with friends and family.

Methodology This survey was conducted by Bridge Market Research LLC in May 2024 on behalf of the National Funeral Directors Association. It includes a representative sample of 2,000 U.S. adults age 18+.

Results have a margin of error +/- 2.2% at the 95% confidence level. ❦

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Nearly 60% of Americans either do not have insurance coverage or are unsure if they do BUSINESS WIRE

According to new research from Corebridge Financial, many Americans have a good understanding of key life insurance principles, yet nearly six in 10 either do not have coverage (50%) or do not know if they do (9%).

Misunderstandings around cost could help explain this life insurance coverage gap. While eight in 10 (80%) Americans correctly recognize that the most affordable time to buy life insurance is when they are young and healthy, the number one reason keeping individuals from buying life insurance is cost, with nearly half (45%) of those who do not have coverage saying cost was a reason for why they have not yet purchased a life insurance policy.

At the same time, many Americans do

not appear to have a clear picture of the affordability of life insurance. Only about one in 10 (11%) could correctly identify the approximate monthly cost for a healthy 30-year-old to get a 20-year $250,000 term life insurance policy. The price for this example policy is typically around $15 per month, but 16% expect the price to be more than triple this amount, another 16% expect it to be more than double, and 41% are not sure.

“Life insurance is a cornerstone for a secure financial plan, but misperceptions around cost deter too many people from making this important protection a part of their overall strategy,” said Tim Heslin, president of life insurance at Corebridge Financial. “Regardless of your stage in life — whether

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you’re getting married, starting a family, sending a child off to college, or preparing for retirement — it’s important to evaluate your life insurance needs so you can help protect your loved ones and help secure your financial future.”

Life insurance runs in the family One key determinant of whether someone has life insurance is if those they love are insured. This is particularly true for individuals whose spouse has a life insurance policy and for those listed as a beneficiary on a life insurance policy. Nearly half (49%) of those whose spouse has a life insurance policy have purchased their own coverage, compared to just 10% of those whose

spouse does not have a life insurance policy. Similarly, 43% of respondents who are listed as a beneficiary on someone else’s policy have purchased their own coverage, compared to 15% of those who are not.

Testing well on life insurance basics The new Corebridge Life Insurance Insights & Awareness research identifies where Americans have a strong understanding of important life insurance concepts. When presented with a series of true or false questions, most respondents answered questions about the following correctly: • Converting term life insurance to permanent life insurance — Seventytwo percent correctly answered that

a term life insurance policy can be converted to a permanent one before the end of the policy. Converting term life insurance to a type of permanent insurance is relatively easy and does not typically require a medical exam, even if your health has declined.

• Living benefits — Seventy-two percent correctly answered that life insurance can provide benefits while you are living. Permanent life insurance policies can offer features that may create a lifetime income stream, give you tax-free access to available cash value, or help you financially deal with life’s challenges.

• Leaving a legacy — Seventyone percent correctly answered that life insurance can be used to leave a donation to charity. While many will name their loved ones as beneficiaries, other options include using your policy’s death benefit to honor your school, give to a hospital important to your family, or help another cause you are passionate about.

Room to learn about different types of life insurance While Corebridge Life Insurance Insights & Awareness finds the most prevalent misunderstanding about life insurance is overestimating cost, the new research also reveals that Americans have an opportunity to learn more about the differences between term life insurance and permanent life insurance, and the specific benefits that these different types of coverage can provide: • Death benefit amount is not always fixed — Sixty-one percent incorrectly answered that the payout at death for all life insurance was fixed at time of purchase and does not change. While term life insurance policies generally set a fixed level for the death benefit, for many permanent policies the death benefit can change over time, as a result of policy owner choices. For instance, individuals with a permanent life insurance policy will see their death benefit change if they take out additional coverage, or if they make withdrawals or use policy loans from the cash value to help meet other financial goals or needs.

• Permanent policies can build cash value, not term — Sixty percent incorrectly answered that term life insurance allows the policyholder to build cash value. This feature is available with permanent life insurance,

where a portion of the premium may go toward building cash value that can grow over time as you earn interest and make premium payments.

• Premiums are level for term but not always for permanent life insurance — Forty-nine percent incorrectly answered that premiums increase every year with most term life insurance policies. In most cases, premiums do not change across the term period of such a policy; however, certain permanent policies such as universal life insurance have flexible premiums that allow the policyholder to pay more or less, depending on, for example, their goals for growing the cash value of the policy, premiums increasing as they age, or whether the cash value has grown enough to partially or fully pay for the policy.

“When people think about life insurance, it’s the protection that life insurance provides for loved ones that typically first comes to mind, and rightly so,” said Heslin. “Permanent life insurance can offer a broad range of benefits that go beyond passing money down to your beneficiaries.

Meeting with a financial professional or insurance agent is a smart first step to help you understand the nuances between different types of coverage so you can select a policy that fits your needs and can become foundational to your financial plan.”

When asked to consider which life insurance benefits are important for their overall financial plan, Americans found value in both the death benefit as well as the additional living benefits that permanent life insurance features.

Nearly six in 10 (58%) said leaving money to their loved ones when they die so they can maintain their lifestyle would be an important part of their financial planning. Further, 71% of respondents cited one or more of permanent life insurance’s several living benefits as valuable to their financial plan, such as access to the cash value of life insurance, help in providing a supplementary retirement income stream, or help in financially dealing with life’s challenges.

Methodology The 2024 Corebridge Life Insurance Insights & Awareness survey was conducted online by Morning Consult on behalf of Corebridge Financial June 18–20, among a national sample of 2,204 adults. ❦

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SURVEY:

Americans deeply unaware of the costs, timeline, emotional toll of probate PR NEWSWIRE

Trust & Will, the leading digital estate planning and settlement platform in the U.S., recently released the findings of “The State of Probate in America,” a groundbreaking study that unveils a startling lack of awareness surrounding the probate process among millions of Americans.

Probate, the legal procedure for estate settlement, remains shrouded in misunderstanding and fear. Despite its significance, only 65% of Americans understand its definition, while 19% remain uncertain. The study reveals a significant gap in understanding, with 35% admitting to not comprehending the process at all.

The study findings underscore the urgent need for heightened awareness and preparation in estate planning. Key findings from Trust & Will’s 2024 Probate Study include: • Underestimation of probate process: Most Americans vastly underestimate the duration and costs associated with probate. Despite the average timeline of 20 months, only 2% of respondents believed it would take that long, while 37% were uncertain of the timeline. Similarly, 56% have no idea about the costs involved, with 10% expecting it to be $1,000 or less, and only 4% anticipating costs to exceed $10,000.

• Perception of difficulty: Over half (52%) perceive probate as somewhat

or very difficult, emphasizing the emotional and procedural complexities involved. Despite this, only 40% believe they have a strong understanding of the process.

• Need for guidance: Most Americans (40%), even with their general lack of knowledge about probate, said that it will be “somewhat difficult” to manage the probate process.

A staggering 65% of Americans would seek help from a probate attorney, highlighting the reliance on professional assistance during the complex process.

Americans are blissfully unaware of the cost of the probate process Despite its inevitability for many, probate’s costs and duration are widely underestimated. Nearly half of Americans are unaware of the costs, with 56% having no idea of the financial implications. Furthermore, the average timeline of 20 months is drastically underestimated, with most respondents believing it to be significantly shorter.

Americans vastly underestimate the financial costs of probate. More than half (56%) have no idea what it costs; 10% believe it will be $1,000 or less, and only 4% believe it will cost more than $10,000. It is commonly estimated that probate costs average 3-7% of the total value of the estate, so an estate

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valued at $750,000 could incur probate fees ranging from $22,500-$52,500.

Most Americans are more optimistic than realistic about timelines: 15% of people believe it will take just 1-3 months, and another 15% think 4-6 months is the average timeframe.

Twelve percent believe an estate can be wrapped up in 10-12 months. The majority, 37%, say they are not sure what the probate timeline will be.

Probate will greatly delay the “Great Wealth Transfer” Experts and economists are predicting the “Great Wealth Transfer,” one of the largest transfers of assets from owners to inheritors in modern history, with an estimated $72.6 trillion expected to transfer between generations. But most people are unprepared — Trust & Will’s 2024 Millennial Study found that 62% of millennials do not have a will or trust and 34% do not know if their parents have an estate plan.

Probate is a process that can be avoided with proper estate planning.

Without the existence of a solid estate plan, probate is dictated by location, and many people are not aware of whether they would have to go through the process. Half (50%) of Americans have no idea if they live in a state or county that requires probate to settle an estate.

“As the United States stands on the brink of the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in history, our latest study reveals a concerning lack of preparedness among Americans regarding the probate process,” said Cody Barbo, founder and CEO of Trust & Will. “For most Americans, the inheritance process is far from easy — and the lengthy and costly probate process can make it even more difficult, especially as people are grieving the loss of a loved one. Amidst an aging population that isn’t fully prepared for end-of-life via estate planning, millions of Americans will be plunged into the long, expensive, and emotionally draining process of probate.

We hope to shed light on this topic and make it less taboo, while also providing resources and education to ensure a smoother transition of assets.”

Visit trustandwill.com/documents/ probate-study-2024 to see the full results.

Methodology Trust & Will worked with OnePoll to survey a representative sample of 1,000 Americans aged 18 and older. This survey was conducted from March 13-18.

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Palliative care, according to Get Palliative Care, is based on the needs of the patient and not the patient’s prognosis. Unlike curative treatments that aim to eliminate illness, palliative care is centered on improving quality of life for patients and their families by addressing physical, emotional and psychological needs. Palliative care focuses on comfort, care and quality of life for those with serious illness. It is designed to improve life for people of any age who need it, not just older adults. The National Institute on Aging says palliative care is interdisciplinary, which means it involves a variety of doctors and care providers who work together with patients and families to address individual goals and values.

Palliative care prioritizes comfort and support, aiming to alleviate pain, manage symptoms and offer holistic care that

encompasses the whole person. Some of the hallmarks of palliative care are relief from pain and other symptoms of a serious illness. It also may help a person cope with side effects of medical treatments. Palliative care may be recommended whether a condition can be cured or not. It is performed alongside other treatments a person may be receiving, says the Mayo Clinic.

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WEGEMAN

Born October 29, 1928 in Arista, West Virginia to Thomas and Alma McCormick.

Left to meet her Lord and Savior, and back into the arms of the Love of her life, Joe Ray Allen on May 23, 2018.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Susette (Larry) Henry, Susanne (Bob) DeGennaro, Brian (Diana) Allen, and Vincent (Tara) Allen. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. As a dedicated Air Force wife, Joy traveled the country with Ray and their children, to multiple bases across the country for the first twenty-one years of their marriage. Along the way, they met many lifelong friends, which Joy continued to have contact with until her death.

Joy lived in Security, CO from 1973 until 2005 when she moved to Pueblo West, CO to live with her son and his wife.

In memory of our beloved ALVIN PAUL WEGEMAN

March 1, 1927 - May 30, 2015

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Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home and Cemetery with burial to follow, 3825 Airport Road, Colorado Springs, CO. 80910.

Remembering his “patience, kindness, humility, graciousness, unselfishness, absence of irritability, joy in truth, his trusting, believing, hoping and enduring in all things.”

I Corinthians 13:4-7 Paul’s presence is greatly missed; his loving spirit still persists.

The Wegeman Family

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Memorial Service will be held on May 29th @ 11 AM & held at First Southern Baptist Church.

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Mr. Edward Anthony Freeman, born on June 13, 1962 in Ayer, Massachusetts, to Gloria J. (Freeman) Dockham and the late William R. Freeman Sr, passed away at age 55 on May 4, 2018 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Edward graduated from William J. Palmer for high school. He was an employee at Poor Richard’s Toy Store.

Edward was preceded in death by his brother, William R. Freeman Jr. He is survived by his stepfather, Richard G. Dockham Jr; son, Nickolas; daughters, Tiffany, Sophia, and Samantha; 8 grandchildren; sister, Pamela J. (Freeman) Stephen; and stepbrothers, Richard G. III and Michael R. Our memories of Ed will forever be in our hearts and hope that he has found peace and happiness. He will be missed.

September 30, 1943 November 9, 2017

Bill was born in Moline, Illinois to Shirley and William Carsell Sr. on CARSELL September 30, 1943. He lived most of his life in Colorado Springs and was a Manitou Springs High School alumni.

He married his high school sweetheart, Pamela Jencks and shared 53 years of marriage together. Bill was an adventurer and traveled William “Bill” Carsell Jr. extensively with his wife, Pam in their retirement.

His favorite September 1943 destination was the sandy beaches 30, of Mexico.

November 9, 2017

Geology was his life long passion. He worked for Castle Concrete and Schmidt Aggregates as a manager for over 30 years until his retirement in 2007. His nick-name was “Rock”.

Bill was born in Moline, Illinois to Shirley and William Carsell Sr. on September 30, 1943.

Heable livedtomost life in Colorado Springs From the time he was holdofahis wrench, Bill worked on, and wasand a Manitou High School rebuilt modifiedSprings race cars.

He wasalumni. a Nascar enthusiast and in retirement a member of the Pikes Peak Over the Hill Gang. He He married high his school sweetheart, Pamela Jencks and shared loved to hunthiswith family and friends, and was a avid fan of 53 years marriage together. Bill was an adventurer and traveled almost all of sports. extensively with his wife, Pam in their retirement. His favorite destination was the sandy beaches of Mexico.

Bill leaves behind his brother, Mitch (Treva); sister, Becky (Dennis) Garcia; sister-in-law, Jill; sister-in-law, Debbie (Dave) Collier; Geology was hisPhil life(Lori) long passion.

He worked for Castle Concrete brother-in-law, Jencks; and many nieces, nephews, and andlong Schmidt Aggregates as ahim manager life friends that will miss dearly.for over 30 years until his retirement in 2007. His nick-name was “Rock”.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela; son, Billy; mother, From the timeWilliam he wasSr.; able to hold wrench, worked on, Shirley; father, sister, Marya Jo; niece, Bill Stacy; brother, rebuilt and Timothy; andmodified brother, race Peter.cars. He was a Nascar enthusiast and in retirement a member of the Pikes Peak Over the Hill Gang. He to huntofwith his will family and was a avid 420 fan S. of Aloved celebration his life be and held friends, at The Secret Garden, almost sports. Springs, Colorado on June 5th., between 1 and 19th.

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Bill leaves behind his brother, Mitch (Treva); sister, Becky (Dennis) Garcia; sister-in-law, Jill; sister-in-law, Debbie (Dave) Collier; brother-in-law, Phil (Lori) Jencks; and many nieces, nephews, and EDWARDS life long friends that will miss him dearly.

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ISHMAEL Rita (Thomeczek) Ishmael

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KNIGHT Audrey Jane Knight

November 23, 1937 May 21, 2018

Audrey Jane Knight 80, passed away at home with family by her side in Mountain Grove, MO May 21, 2018.

She was born November 23, 1937 in Westminster, Audrey Jane Knight England to Thomas and Mabel November 1937 (Roberts) Hatch.23,She married May 21, life, 2018Jerry W. the love of her Knight February 9, 1957 in Aschaffenburg, Germany.

Audrey Jane Knight 80, passed away at traveled home with by Audrey thefamily world her side in military Mountainstations.

Grove, with Jerry’s MO May 21, 2018.after being They retired stationed FortNovember Carson, She was atborn CO. livedWestminster, in Colorado 23, Audrey 1937 in Springs 45yrsandbefore England toforThomas Mabel moving to Hatch.

Mountain Grove, (Roberts) She married MO stay the to love ofwith her her life, daughter.

Jerry W. She was February the CEO9,of 1957 Jerry’sin Knight Roofing Company in Colorado Aschaffenburg, Germany. before having to shut down.

Audrey traveled the world She life.military She taught her withloved Jerry’s stations. family look at the glass being halfThey toretired after full and thatatLifeFort is just a big stationed Carson, journey, with lived a fewin bumps in CO. Audrey Colorado the road. for Audrey wouldbefore give Springs 45yrs the clothes off her back, if moving to Mountain Grove, she was always MOcould. to stayAudrey with her daughter. there for whom everofneeded She was the CEO Jerry’s her.

She Company never metina Colorado stranger, Roofing everyone became partdown. of her before having to shut family or a lifelong friend. She was active in CO She an loved life.member She taught her of Alanon. hasglass helped family to lookShe at the halfISHMAEL people in their recovery full and that Life is just a big process to find recovery. journey,orwith a few bumps in the road. Audrey would give She survived son,if the isclothes off by herher back, David L. (Nettie) Knight of she could. Audrey was always SC; son, J. Knight of there forKenneth whom ever needed FL; daughter, Debbie (Pete) her. She never met a stranger, Knight-Villa of part Colorado everyone became of her Springs, daughter, Kelley family orCO; a lifelong friend.

She (Gerald) Friendmember of Mountain was an active in CO Grove, MO. She Shehashas 15 of Alanon. helped grandchildren, and 8recovery greatpeople in their grandchildren. process or to find recovery.

In celebration of Audrey’s life, She is survived by her son, friends and family are invited David L. (Nettie) Knight of visitation, SC; son, KennethWednesday, J. Knight of Rita (Thomeczek) Ishmaelfor May 2018 from 5p.m. to FL; 30, daughter, Debbie (Pete) May 10, 1943 - May 26, 20137p.m. with Memorial Services Knight-Villa of Colorado will be held Thursday,Kelley May Springs, CO;ondaughter, 31, 2018 Friend at 10:00am.

Both (Gerald) of Mountain Memorial Grove,at MO. She Gardens has 15 We miss you more as held Cemetery & Funeral grandchildren, and 8 Home, greateach day passes.

3825 Airport Rd. Colorado grandchildren.

Springs, CO 80910 June 23, will be a of Celebration of Loved and missed, by all of2018 In celebration Audrey’s life, at her house in friends anddaughter’s family are invited your family and friends Life Mountain Grove, MO. for visitation, Wednesday, May 30, 2018 from 5p.m. to 7p.m. with Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 10:00am. Both DEARBORN held at Memorial Gardens Cemetery & Funeral Home, 3825 Airport Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80910 June 23, 2018 will be a Celebration of Life at her daughter’s house in Mountain Grove, MO.

Joseph Cherry May, 23, 2018

Joseph Cherry, 94, left this life to a new life in Heaven on May, 23, 2018. He was born in Cumro, Neb. to John and Lucy Cherry. Preceded in death by his parents; wife of 74 years, Doris; daughter, Sandra; and two sisters, Sylvia and Mary Lee. Joseph is survived by his son, Richard (Joan); grandchildren, Dusty Smith and John (Kristen); great- grandchildren Marshall, Tanner, Kneesa, McKenna, and Morgan; and great-great grandchildren, Raelynn and Remington.

Joseph had a variety of jobs and interests.

He built four houses and a few cabins for friends. He enjoyed hands-on activities and would avoid desk work whenever possible. He was a maintenance man for a private school, a veterinarian assistant, a milk delivery man, a donut delivery man, a fireman for eight years, manager of a large coin-operated washing machine installation, manager of Ponderosa Baptist Assembly for 20 years and food services director of Glorietta Baptist Assembly for five years. Joseph served his Lord and Savior in many ways, mostly beside Doris in churches wherever they lived.

Viewing, 4 to 6p.m. Wednesday in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel, 1317 N. Main St., Pueblo.

Celebration service, 10a.m.

Thursday, May 31, 2018, at Aberdeen Baptist Church, 301 Cleveland St., Pueblo.

Entombment, Memorial Gardens in Colorado Springs.

Memorials may be made to Ponderosa Camp, 15235 Furrow Rd., Larkspur, CO 80118 or Gideons International, P.O. Box 2178, Pueblo, CO 81004.

Online condolences, www.

MontgomerySteward.com

Teresa “Tessa” Ann Zengerle July 23, 1958 - May 12, 2018

Teresa Ann Zengerle, age 59, died on May 12, 2018 at her home in Colorado Springs.

She was an Administrative Assistant at Goodwill Industries and was a loving daughter, mother, sister and friend.

Teresa Ann Zengerle was born on July 23, 1958 in Honolulu, Hawaii to the late George James and Dolly Ann (Bainter) Zengerle. She grew up in Colorado Springs and was a graduate of Wasson High School in 1976.

She met and married Jimmy Garcia and later divorced.

She was preceded in death by her mother, in 2016, and her beloved son, Michael Zengerle, in December of 2017.

She is survived by her brother: George James Zengerle of Pueblo, Colorado; her stepdaughter: Christina (William) Cunningham of Colorado Springs, Colorado; her niece, Stephanie; and her former husband, Jimmy.

She also leaves behind her beloved dogs, Zena and Jazz, and her cat, Lulu.

Another year has passed.

Erica, remembering you is easy, I do that every day, missing you is the heartache that never goes away. Time changes nothing. I miss you, your voice, your wisdom, your love. I just miss you.

Until we meet again, you are my silent companion and always in my heart.

Helen Irene Burns

Private inurnment will be at Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum, Garden of Angels in Colorado Springs.

Sandra Rae Orth

March 7, 1941 - May 11, 2018

“From what we cannot hold the stars are made” – W. S. Merwin Sandra R. Orth passed peacefully on Friday, May 11, 2018, surrounded by love and family. She was 77.

Sandra was born on March 7, 1941 to Charles Hugh and Beatrice Louise Stewart of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

She remained a life-long resident of the Springs.

Sandra was employed by Current, Inc. as a key punch operator and excelled in both speed and accuracy. She also worked at Holy Trinity Little School as a teachers’ aid. She was gifted at teaching children and loved working with them as much as they adored her.

She spent the majority of her life as a homemaker, creating a beautiful home and garden.

She was a wonderful cook and an exceptional baker. Her greatest love was being a mom and she doted endlessly on her grandchildren. She loved the mountains and plains, and instilled in her children a sense of wonder and love of nature.

Sandra had a smile that could light up any room, and a sense of humor that could fill it with laughter. Sweet dreams to you on your next journey.

She is survived by her loving husband, John W. Orth; daughter, Tammy Tomczyk (husband Steve); sons: Matthew Orth (wife Tracy), Douglas Manyik (wife Cindy), and John A. Orth; sister, Jacqueline Korpalski; grandchildren: John R. Orth, Colby Orth, Nicole Orth, Ian Orth, and Jacob Orth.

A private celebration of her life will be held.

Online Condolences: ShrineOfRemembrance.com

Teresa loved reality TV, helping others with advice on life situations, and her animals.

She will be dearly missed.

Memorial Service, 2:00PM, Saturday, June 2, 2018, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 E. Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.

Paul’s presence is greatly missed; his loving Remembering his spirit still persists. “patience, kindness, humility, graciousness, The Wegeman Family unselfishness, absence of irritability, joy in truth, his trusting, believing, hoping and enduring in all things.”

I Corinthians 13:4-7 ODNEAL Paul’s presence is greatly missed; his loving spirit still persists.

The Wegeman Family

CHERRY Joseph Cherry May, 23, 2018

Joseph Cherry, 94, left this life to a new life in Heaven on May, 23, 2018. He was born in Cumro, Neb. to John and Lucy Cherry. Preceded in death by his parents; wife of 74 years, Doris; daughter, Sandra; and twoCherry sisters, Sylvia Joseph and MaryMay, Lee. Joseph is 23, 2018 survived by his son, Richard (Joan); grandchildren, Dusty Smith John94,(Kristen); Joseph and Cherry, left this greatlife tograndchildren a new life inMarshall, Heaven Tanner, on May, Kneesa, 23, 2018. McKenna, He was and andNeb. great-great bornMorgan; in Cumro, to John grandchildren, Raelynn and and Lucy Cherry.

Preceded Remington. hadwife a in death by hisJoseph parents; variety of jobs Doris; and interests. of 74 years, daughter, Sandra; and two sisters, Sylvia He and ais and built Maryfour Lee.houses Joseph few cabinsby for He survived his friends. son, Richard enjoyed hands-on activities (Joan); grandchildren, Dusty and would work Smith and avoid Johndesk (Kristen); whenever possible. Marshall, He was great- grandchildren aTanner, maintenance for a Kneesa,manMcKenna, private school,and a veterinarian and Morgan; great-great assistant, a milk delivery a grandchildren, Raelynnman, and donut delivery man, a fireman Remington.

Joseph had a for eight years, manager variety of jobs and interests. of a large coin-operated washing installation, He builtmachine four houses and a manager of Ponderosa Baptist few cabins for friends.

He Assembly for 20 years and enjoyed hands-on activities food services of and would avoiddirector desk work Glorietta Baptist Assembly whenever possible.

He was for years. Joseph a five maintenance man served for a his Lordschool, and Savior in many private a veterinarian ways, mostly beside Doris assistant, a milk delivery man,ina churches wherever lived. donut delivery man,they a fireman for eight years, manager Viewing, to 6p.m.

Wednesday of a 4large coin-operated inwashing the Montgomery & Steward machine installation, Chapel, N. MainBaptist St., manager 1317 of Ponderosa Pueblo.

Assembly for 20 years and food services director of Celebration service, 10a.m.

Glorietta May Baptist Thursday, 31, Assembly 2018, at for five years.

Joseph served Aberdeen Baptist Church, his Lord and Savior many 301 Cleveland St., in Pueblo. ways, mostly besideMemorial Doris in Entombment, churchesinwherever lived.

Gardens Coloradothey Springs.

On May 16, 2018, we lost our mother, Melba Odneal. She has been a long-time friend to many including her family.

Melba was a loving mother and mentor to 4 daughters; Nancy Frye, Rosanna Kay Chalmers andMae husband, Melba OdnealDave; Marilynn Bassett (deceased) May 16, 2018 and husband, Kip; Anna Marie Chestnut and husband, Steve.

She loving On May 16,was 2018,a we lost and our giving to She 8 mother,grandmother Melba Odneal. grandchildren and 8 greathas been a long-time friend grandchildren. to many including her family.

Melba was a loving mother Memorial Service be held and mentor to 4will daughters; on May Frye, 29th @ 11 AMKay & Nancy Rosanna held at First Southern Baptist Chalmers and husband, Dave; Church.

Marilynn Bassett (deceased) and husband, Kip; Anna Marie Chestnut and husband, Steve. She was a loving and ZENGERLE giving grandmother to 8 grandchildren and 8 greatgrandchildren.

Memorial Service will be held on May 29th @ 11 AM & held at First Southern Baptist Church.

ZENGERLE

Teresa “Tessa” Ann Zengerle July 23, 1958 - May 12, 2018

Teresa Ann Zengerle, age 59, died on May 12, 2018 at her home in Colorado Springs.

She was an Administrative Assistant at Goodwill Industries and was a loving daughter, mother, sister and friend.

Teresa “Tessa” Ann Zengerle July 23,Ann 1958 -Zengerle May 12, 2018 Teresa was born on July 23, 1958 in Honolulu, Hawaii to the Teresa Ann Zengerle, agelate 59, George and2018 DollyatAnn died on James May 12, her (Bainter) grew home inZengerle.

ColoradoShe Springs. up Colorado Springs and Shein was an Administrative was a graduate of Wasson Assistant at Goodwill High Schooland in 1976.

Industries was a loving daughter, mother, sister and She met and married Jimmy friend. and later divorced.

Garcia Teresa Ann Zengerle She was preceded in deathwas by bornmother, on July 23, 1958 her in 2016, and herin Honolulu, the late beloved son,Hawaii MichaeltoZengerle, James inGeorge December of and 2017.Dolly Ann (Bainter) Zengerle. She grew up isinsurvived Colorado Springs and She by her brother: was a graduate of Wasson George James Zengerle of High School in 1976.her stepPueblo, Colorado; daughter: Christina (William) She met and of married Jimmy Cunningham Colorado Garcia and later divorced.

Springs, Colorado; her niece, Stephanie; and her former She was preceded in death by husband, Jimmy. her mother, in 2016, and her beloved Michael Zengerle, She alsoson, leaves behind her in December 2017.and Jazz, beloved dogs, ofZena and cat, Lulu.

She her is survived by her brother: George loved James reality ZengerleTV, of Teresa Pueblo,others Colorado; her stephelping with advice on daughter: Christina life situations, and her(William) animals.

Cunningham of Colorado Springs, Colorado; her niece, She will be dearly missed.

Stephanie; and her former Memorial Service, 2:00PM, husband, Jimmy.

Saturday, June 2, 2018, The She also leavesServices, behind 3115 her Springs Funeral beloved ZenaColorado and Jazz, E. Platte dogs, Avenue, and her Colorado cat, Lulu. 80909.

Springs,

“Thank you so much for the memorial plaque of my husband. That was one of the best pictures of him that I found. I already have it hanging on my wall.”

A mass will be held from ShrineOfRemembrance.com 11:00a.m. to noon on July 7, 2018, at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2650 Parish View, Colorado Springs, CO. A Celebration of Life will follow from noon to 3:00p.m. at St. Francis, (Light summer attire is welcomed).

Online condolences:

ShrineOfRemembrance.com

Viewing, 4 tomay 6p.m.

Memorials beWednesday made to in the Montgomery Ponderosa Camp,& Steward 15235 Chapel, 1317 St., Furrow Rd., N. Main Larkspur, Pueblo.80118 or Gideons CO International, P.O. 10a.m.

Box Celebration service, 2178, Pueblo, 81004.

Thursday, May CO 31, 2018, at Online condolences, www.

Aberdeen Baptist Church, MontgomerySteward.com 301 Cleveland St., Pueblo.

Entombment, Memorial Gardens in Colorado Springs.

Testimonial Memorials may be made to Ponderosa Camp, 15235 Furrow Rd., Larkspur, CO 80118 or Gideons International, P.O. Box 2178, Pueblo, CO 81004.

Online condolences, www.

MontgomerySteward.com

Mr. Edward Anthony Freeman, born on June 13, 1962 in Ayer, Massachusetts, to Gloria J. (Freeman) Dockham and the late William R. Freeman Sr, passed away at age 55 on May 4, 2018 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Edward Freeman graduated Edward Anthony from William J. Palmer high June 13, 1962 - May 4,for 2018 school. He was an employee at Poor Richard’s Toy Store.

Edward was preceded in Mr. Edward Anthony Freeman, death

by June his brother, born on 13, 1962 William in Ayer, R. Freeman Jr. Hetois Gloria survivedJ. Massachusetts, by his stepfather, Richard G. (Freeman) Dockham and the Dockham Jr; R. son,Freeman Nickolas; late William Sr, daughters, Tiffany, passed away at ageSophia, 55 on and May Samantha; 8 grandchildren; 4, 2018 in Colorado Springs, sister, Pamela J. (Freeman) Colorado.

Edward graduated Stephen; andJ. Palmer stepbrothers, from William for high Richard G. was III and Michael school. He an employee R. of EdStore. will at Our Poor memories Richard’s Toy forever be in our hearts and Edward was preceded in hope he has foundWilliam peace deaththat by his brother, and happiness.

Heis will be R. Freeman Jr. He survived missed. by his stepfather, Richard G. Dockham Jr; son, Nickolas; daughters, Tiffany, Sophia, and Samantha; 8 grandchildren; sister, Pamela J. (Freeman) Stephen; and stepbrothers, BURNS Richard G. III and Michael R. Our memories of Ed will forever be in our hearts and hope that he has found peace and happiness. He will be missed.

We miss you more as each day passes.

Loved and missed, by all of your family and friends

DEARBORN Rita (Thomeczek) Ishmael May 10, 1943 - May 26, 2013

We miss you more as each day passes.

Loved and missed, by all of your family and friends

DEARBORN Erica Hyles Dearborn 5-28-62 - 5-27-2000

In loving memory for my daughter Erica

Another year has passed.

Erica, remembering you is easy, I do that every day, missing you is the heartache that never goes away. Time Erica nothing.

Hyles Dearborn changes I miss you, - 5-27-2000 your5-28-62 voice, your wisdom, your love. I just miss you.

Until we meet again,for you In loving memory are my my daughter silent companion Erica and always in my heart.

Another year has passed.

Love Mom Erica, remembering you is easy, I do that every day, missing you is the heartache ORTH that never goes away. Time changes nothing. I miss you, your voice, your wisdom, your love. I just miss you.

Until we meet again, you are my silent companion and always in my heart.

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Monday – Friday for the next day’s publication; 3 p.m. Friday for Sunday

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Helen Irene Burns

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March 21, 1920 - May 17, 2018

Helen Irene (Carpenter) Burns, 98, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Brookdale Mountain View in Denver from complications of a stroke.

Helen was born March 21, IreneKansas.

Burns Her 1920 inHelen Garnett, Marchwas 21, 1920 - May 17, 2018 father a school teacher and principal in rural eastern Kansas. met her husband Helen She Irene (Carpenter) and lifelong Warrenaway L. Burns, 98, love, passed Burns, as a junior at Eskridge Thursday, May 17, 2018 at High SchoolMountain and theyView werein Brookdale married 1942.

After serving Denver in from complications of ina stroke.

WWII, Warren made the U.S. Air Force his career and Helen him on Helen accompanied was born March 21, his postings.

While 1920various in Garnett, Kansas.

Her raising their a 2 school children, she father was teacher also taught school, and kept and principal in rural eastern busy withShe hermet many Kansas. her hobbies husband of needle work, and sewing, lifelong love, Warren L. researching genealogy, and Burns, as a junior at Eskridge traveling throughout the High School and they were world. married in 1942. After serving in WWII, Warren made the Warren Helen purchased U.S. Air and Force his career and their first motor home in 1970 Helen accompanied him on and next 40 While years his spent variousthepostings. traveling the 2U.S., spending raising their children, she many winters in and Arizona, also taught school, kept California, 1989, busy with or herFlorida. many Inhobbies they retired to Villagework, of of sewing, needle Skyline in Colorado Springs researching genealogy, and where they throughout happily lived for traveling the 26 years until Warren passed world. away in 2015, after 72 years of marriage.

Helen then moved Warren and Helen purchased to Brookdale Mountain View their first motor home in 1970 inandDenver to next be near her spent the 40 years children, and traveling grandchildren, the U.S., spending great-grandchildren. many winters in Arizona, California, or Florida. In 1989, She preceded in death they was retired to Village of by her parents, Joseph Springs F. and Skyline in Colorado Gertrude F. (Wait) Carpenter; where they happily lived for her husband, 26 years until Warren Warren Burns; passed brother, Wilbur away in 2015, after Carpenter; 72 years of and sister, Helen Dorothy marriage. then Mudge. moved She is survived by her children, to Brookdale Mountain View Alan (Cindy) Nancy; in Denver to and be near her grandchildren: Christopher children, grandchildren, and (Cheri), Stephanie (Eduardo), great-grandchildren.

Kimberly (Tyson), and David (Rebecca); She was precededandin greatdeath grandchildren: by her parents, Lauren Joseph F. and and Rachel LaScala, and Gertrude F. (Wait)Diego Carpenter; Emilio Cornejo,Warren Noah, Simon, her husband, Burns; and Emmett Lunsford, and brother, Wilbur Carpenter; Quinn and Sybelle Burns. and sister, Dorothy Mudge.

She is survived by her children, Private inurnment be Alan (Cindy) and will Nancy; at Shrine of Remembrance grandchildren: Christopher Mausoleum, Garden (Eduardo), of Angels (Cheri), Stephanie inKimberly Colorado Springs.

(Tyson), and David (Rebecca); and greatgrandchildren: Lauren and Rachel LaScala, Diego and Emilio Cornejo, Noah, Simon, and Emmett Lunsford, and Quinn and Sybelle Burns.

Sandra Rae Orth

March 7, 1941 - May 11, 2018

“From what we cannot hold the stars are made” – W. S. Merwin

Sandra R. Orth passed peacefully on Friday, May 11, 2018, surrounded by love and family. She was 77.

Sandra Rae Orth March was 7, 1941 - May 2018 Sandra born on11, March 7, 1941 to Charles Hugh and Beatrice Louise Stewart of “From what we cannot hold Colorado Springs, Colorado. the stars are made” – W. S. She remained a life-long Merwin of the Springs. resident Sandra was R. employed Orth passed Sandra by peacefully on Friday, May 11, Current, Inc. as a key punch 2018, surrounded by love and operator and excelled in both family. and She accuracy. was 77. She also speed worked Trinity Little Sandra at wasHoly born on March School teachers’Hugh aid. She 7, 1941astoa Charles and was gifted Louise at teaching children Beatrice Stewart of and loved working them Colorado Springs, with Colorado. as muchremained as they adored her.

She a life-long resident themajority Springs. of her She spentofthe life as a homemaker, creating Sandra was employed by aCurrent, beautifulInc. home and garden. as a key punch She was and a wonderful operator excelled incook both and an exceptional baker. speed and accuracy.

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She spent the majority of her Sandra a smile thatcreating could life as ahad homemaker, light up any room, sense a beautiful home and and agarden. of humor could fill it with She was that a wonderful cook laughter.

Sweet dreams to you and an exceptional baker.

Her on your next greatest love journey. was being a mom and she on She is doted survivedendlessly by her her grandchildren.

She loved loving husband, John W. the mountains and plains, and Orth; daughter, Tammy instilled in her children Steve); a sense Tomczyk (husband of wonder and love of nature. sons: Matthew Orth (wife Tracy), Douglas Manyik (wife Sandra had a smile that could Cindy), and room, John and A. aOrth; light up any sense sister, Jacqueline of humor that couldKorpalski; fill it with grandchildren: R. to Orth, laughter. SweetJohn dreams you Colby Orth, Orth, Ian on your nextNicole journey.

Orth, and Jacob Orth.

She is survived by her Aloving privatehusband, celebration of her John W. life will be daughter, held.

Orth; Tammy Tomczyk (husband Steve); Online Condolences: sons: Matthew Orth (wife Tracy), Douglas Manyik (wife ShrineOfRemembrance.com Cindy), and John A. Orth; sister, Jacqueline Korpalski; grandchildren: John R. Orth, Colby Orth, Nicole Orth, Ian Orth, and Jacob Orth.

The Gazette Obituaries/Celebrations of Life Desk 30 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 If you need further assistance, please call 719-636-0101.

Private inurnment will be at Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum, Garden of Angels in Colorado Springs.

A private celebration of her life will be held.

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Teresa loved reality TV, helping others with advice on life situations, and her animals.

She will be dearly missed.

Memorial Service, 2:00PM, Saturday, June 2, 2018, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 E. Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.

5-28-62 - 5-27-2000

March 21, 1920 - May 17, 2018

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph F. and Gertrude F. (Wait) Carpenter; her husband, Warren Burns; brother, Wilbur Carpenter; and sister, Dorothy Mudge.

She is survived by her children, Alan (Cindy) and Nancy; grandchildren: Christopher (Cheri), Stephanie (Eduardo), Kimberly (Tyson), and David (Rebecca); and greatgrandchildren: Lauren and Rachel LaScala, Diego and Emilio Cornejo, Noah, Simon, and Emmett Lunsford, and Quinn and Sybelle Burns.

March 1, 1927 - May 30, 2015

June 13, 1962 - May 4, 2018

In loving memory for my daughter Erica

Love Mom

Warren and Helen purchased their first motor home in 1970 and spent the next 40 years traveling the U.S., spending many winters in Arizona, California, or Florida. In 1989, they retired to Village of Skyline in Colorado Springs where they happily lived for 26 years until Warren passed away in 2015, after 72 years of marriage. Helen then moved to Brookdale Mountain View in Denver to be near her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her UrsulaWilliam SchmidtA.Edwards husband, Edwards; September 11, 1932 Brisco her children: Lorraine AprilOaks, 13, 2018 of Clearlake California, Teresa (Michael) Newberry of Tucson, Arizona, and Janet Ursula Schmidt Edwards of (Robert) of Carbondale, ColoradoBuck Springs, Colorado, Colorado; five grandchildren; age 85, passed away on April eight great-grandchildren; and 13, 2018, from complications many of thenieces flu. and nephews. She is preceded in death by her first Earl J. O’Brien; She husband, is survived by her and son-in-law, James Brisco. husband, William A. Edwards; her children: Lorraine Brisco Ursula wasOaks,born in of Clearlake California, Elkeringhausen (Winterberg), Teresa (Michael) Newberry Germany Friedrichand “Fritz” of Tucson,toArizona, Janet Schmidt Auguste Grosche (Robert)and Buck of Carbondale, Schmidt, of 11 Colorado;the fiveyoungest grandchildren; children.

As a young woman, eight great-grandchildren; and she immigrated the United many nieces andto nephews.

She States with –in indeath her by words is preceded her –first onlyhusband, a guitar,Earl a rose, and a J. O’Brien; suitcase.

She James subsequently and son-in-law, Brisco. served as a German interpreter at the United Embassy.in Ursula wasStatesborn She was a Colorado resident Elkeringhausen (Winterberg), since 1980.to Friedrich “Fritz” Germany Schmidt and Auguste Grosche Ursula things: a Schmidt,was the many youngest of 11 skier, firefighter, pilot,woman, world children.

As a young traveler, artist, military wife, she immigrated to the United loving good States mother, with – inandhera words neighbor.

She amet – only a guitar, rose, every and a challenge in life with passion, suitcase. She subsequently aserved senseas aofGerman adventure, and interpreter aat smile.

She was and the United Statesloved Embassy. admired She wasbya many.

Colorado resident 1980.

Asince mass will be held from 11:00a.m. to many noon things: on Julya Ursula was 7,skier, 2018,firefighter, at the St.pilot, Francis of world Assisi Catholic traveler, artist, Church, military 2650 wife, Parish Colorado loving View, mother, and Springs, a good CO. A Celebration of Lifeevery will neighbor.

She met follow fromin noon to 3:00p.m. challenge life with passion, at Francis, (Light summer a St. sense of adventure, and attire is welcomed). a smile. She was loved and admired by many.

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Remembering his “patience, kindness, humility, graciousness, unselfishness, absence of irritability, joy in truth, his trusting, believing, hoping of our beloved In memory and enduring in all things.”

ALVIN PAUL WEGEMAN I Corinthians 13:4-7

Edward Anthony Freeman

Erica Hyles Dearborn

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Helen was born March 21, 1920 in Garnett, Kansas. Her father was a school teacher and principal in rural eastern Kansas. She met her husband and lifelong love, Warren L. Burns, as a junior at Eskridge High School and they were married in 1942. After serving in WWII, Warren made the U.S. Air Force his career and Helen accompanied him on his various postings. While raising their 2 children, she also taught school, and kept busy with her many hobbies of sewing, needle work, researching genealogy, and traveling throughout the world.

September 11, 1932 April 13, 2018

Ursula Schmidt Edwards of Colorado Springs, Colorado, age 85, passed away on April 13, 2018, from complications of the flu.

ALVIN PAUL WEGEMAN

March 1, 1927 - May 30, 2015

May 16, 2018

Ursula Schmidt Edwards

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Helen Irene (Carpenter) Burns, 98, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Brookdale Mountain View in Denver from complications of a stroke.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home and Cemetery with burial to follow, 3825 Airport Road, Colorado Springs, CO. 80910.

A celebration of his life will be held at The Secret Garden, 420 S. 19th. St. Colorado Springs, Colorado on June 5th., between 1 and 4 p.m.

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May 16, 2018

On May 16, 2018, we lost our mother, Melba Odneal. She has been a long-time friend to many including her family.

Melba was a loving mother and mentor to 4 daughters; Nancy Frye, Rosanna Kay Chalmers and husband, Dave; Marilynn Bassett (deceased) and husband, Kip; Anna Marie Chestnut and husband, Steve. She was a loving and giving grandmother to 8 grandchildren and 8 greatgrandchildren.

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William “Bill” Carsell Jr.

Born October 29, 1928 in Arista, West Virginia to Thomas and Alma McCormick.

Left to meet her Lord and Savior, and back into the arms ALLEN of the Love of her life, Joe Ray Allen on May 23, 2018.

Left to cherish Joy Lee her Allenmemory are her29,children, October 1928 - May Susette 23, 2018 (Larry) Henry, Susanne (Bob) DeGennaro, Brian (Diana) Allen, and Vincent (Tara)in Born October 29, 1928 Allen. is also survived Arista, She West Virginia to by ten grandchildren and two Thomas and Alma McCormick. great-grandchildren.

As and a Left to meet her Lord dedicated Force Joy Savior, andAir back into wife, the arms traveled the country of the Love of her with life, Ray Joe and multiple Ray their Allenchildren, on Mayto23, 2018. bases across the country for Left to cherish her memory the of are first hertwenty-one children, years Susette their marriage. the(Bob) way, (Larry) Henry, Along Susanne they met many lifelong DeGennaro, Brian friends, (Diana) which have Allen, Joy andcontinued Vincent to (Tara) contact hersurvived death.

Allen. with She until is also Joy livedgrandchildren in Security, CO by ten andfrom two 1973 until 2005 whenAs shea great-grandchildren. moved to Pueblo West, CO to dedicated Air Force wife, Joy live with her and his wife. traveled the son country with Ray and their children, to multiple Funeral Services will be held bases across the country for Thursday, May 31, 2018years at 2:00 the first twenty-one of p.m. at Memorial Gardens their marriage. Along the way, Funeral Cemetery they metHome many and lifelong friends, with to follow,to 3825 whichburial Joy continued have Airport Road, Colorado contact with until her death.

Springs, 80910. CO from Joy livedCO. in Security, 1973 until 2005 when she moved to Pueblo West, CO to live with her son and his wife.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela; son, Billy; mother, Shirley; father, William Sr.; sister, Mary Jo; niece, Stacy; brother, Timothy; and brother, Peter.

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Joy Lee Allen

October 29, 1928 - May 23, 2018

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