Margie Janette Cooley, age 72, passed away December 3, 2019 with her husband by her side. She was a type setter and had lived in Florence for 20 years. Margie was born October 18, 1947 to Eugene and Mary (Sandusky) McDonald in Fort Collins, Colorado. She met Terry Cooley and they were married April 13th 1985 in Colorado Springs, CO. Together they built a life they loved. Margie was an avid fisher and would help those around her to become better fishermen. She loved gardening, even becoming…

Alfred Carter Hill II (A.C.) went to be with our Savior November 29, 2019.  He was born in Pueblo to Alfred C. and DeMaries J. Hill. Missing him are his wife Joyce, son Aaron, sister-in-law Patty Gatiss, sister Marty (John) Eisert, nephew Johnny (Kristin) Eisert, niece DeMaries (Dan) Sproul, and other family and friends.  He loved the outdoors, especially camping and fishing, and could always be counted on for help and support when needed.  A celebration of his life will be…

Edna L. Jacobson passed away on November 30, 2019 at the age of 93 at home with her family at her side.  Edna was born on October 22, 1926 to William A and M. Effie Meyer on a farm south of Bassett, Iowa.  Edna attended schools in Charles City, Iowa.  She worked for several photo studios in Charles City, tinting oil paintings black and white or sepia and white.  She tinted many photos during World War II for our military.  She later worked for Peerless Photo…

Gloria Alleen Clark, long-time resident of Canon City, Colorado passed away in her home, on December 1, 2019.  Always in good health, Alleen, as she was known to her friends, suffered a stroke the day before Thanksgiving. Her daughter Gloria (Fred), grandson Steve, and son Lloyd Weldon Jr. were in attendance and stayed with her during the last days of her 94 years of healthy, happy life.  A life shared with her late husband, Lloyd W. Clark.  December 3 of this same year they…

James C. “Jim” Madone passed away on November 27th, 2019 in Denver, CO. He was born June 18th, 1947 in Canon City, CO, to Rocco and Rebalene (Goodale) Madone. He was the oldest of five children. He grew up in Canon City and graduated from Canon City High School in 1965. In 1967, he enlisted in the Army National Guard and proudly served for over 25 years, retiring as a First Sergeant. At a young age Jim’s father taught the brick trade to all four of his sons. Using this…

Chet V. Koch, age 84, a longtime school teacher in Canon City passed away November 26, 2019. Visitation, 1PM – 2PM, Funeral service, 2PM Friday, November 29, 2019, Wilson Funeral Home, 1449 S. 9th Street, Canon City, CO 81212. Full obituary pending….  

Samuel “Lewis” Rotolo has made his transition on November 17, 2019. He is survived by his 3 children: Sam Rotolo, Bobby Rotolo, and Daphne Rotolo, and his 3 siblings: Kathy (Rotolo) Craighead, Jo Ann (Rotolo) Crandall, and Charles Rotolo. A military presentation will be at Fort Logan, November 26, 2019 and 1:00 p.m.

Edith Mae Masar passed away peacefully in her home on November 8, 2019.  Edith was born on February 5, 1929 in Brainard, NE to parents Adolph and Mary Pytlik.  Edith had one older brother Robert.  She grew up in Brainard graduating valedictorian of her high school class in 1946.  After high school she attended the College of Saint Mary in Omaha, NE where she received her teaching certificate.  Edith met her husband Paul Anthony Masar in Omaha when they were cast in…

  Kyle Brennan-Lee Hoffman of Canon City passed away November 9, 2019.  He was born in Canon City, CO to Harvey and Paula Hoffman on April 28, 2000. Kyle enjoyed the outdoors. His favorite pastimes were hunting, fishing, mudding, cruising, hanging out with his friends and camping with his family.  His future plan was to enroll into Intellitech to become a mechanic and then join the military which has always been his lifelong dream. He is survived by his parents, Harvey and…

    Joelene Kay Johnson passed away on November 8, 2019 in Canon City, Colorado.  Jo was born January 10, 1940 in Oberlin, Kansas to Joseph and Sylvia (Gilliland) Martin.  She was the oldest of two children. Her father was a farmer and her mother ran a beauty salon and antique store.  After graduating high school, Jo took a job with Frontier Airlines which took her to Denver, Colorado, and eventually to a different job in the downtown Majestic office…

Matthew Jerome Ellis passed away at the age of 41 on Saturday, November 9, 2019 in the residence he shared with his wife. Born, Matthew Jerome Cordova, on September 9, 1978 in Canon City, CO, Matt grew up in Canon City where he graduated high school in 1996. While in high school, Matt spent countless hours with his rodeo friends, bronc riding. After high school, he became an electrician and a volunteer fireman until he made the ultimate decision to dedicate 15 years of service to Fremont…

Lillie Faye Green, 98, passed away November 5, 2019. Graveside service, 11AM Thursday, November 14, 2019, Mountain Vale Cemetery, Canon City, CO. Onlinecondolenceswww.holtfamilyfuneralhomes.com

Wendell R. Helton of Canon City passed away November 5, 2019. He was born August 24, 1939 in Colorado Springs, CO to Kerval and LaVone (Bryant) Helton. Wendell graduated from General William J. Palmer High School in 1957. He later relocated to Canon City, CO where he owned and operated an Insulation & Drywall contracting business.         Wendell was a great role model for his kids & grand kids. He truly enjoyed taking his grandchildren hunting…

Betty Johansen was born on Aug. 10, 1937 in Claremont, NH.  Having fallen in love with the Wet Mountain Valley and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in her 60’s, she moved to CO where she and husband Mikal built their own home and lived happily as residents of Westcliffe for more than 15 years. Betty was a consummate quilter, crafter and hobbyist, active in the local community where she and her friends have donated hundreds of quilts to the sick, dying and grieving thru their…