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…