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MARY BOLOGNINO

Mary Bolognino, 90, passed away July 30, 2002 in Colorado Springs. She was a retired plant inspector with Union Carbide. Mrs. Bolognino was born August 18, 1911 in Czechoslovakia to Frank & Mary Siska who are deceased. She was married September 8, 1929 to Joseph Bolognino of Colorado Springs.

She is survived by her husband and a daughter, Helen Philpott.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, August 2, 2002 at the

Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, 120 N. 31st St., Colorado Springs, 80904. Private inurnment will be at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Colorado Springs.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Prospect Home Care Hospice, PO Box 6278, Woodland Park CO 80866.

VERLEE HAGIST

Verlee Hagist, 68, died July 30, 2002 at her home in Colorado Springs, CO. She was a Mother and Homemaker.

She was born February 3, 1934 in Keota, Iowa to Everett and Gladys (Hunter)

Vincent, who are both deceased. She married Martin Greiner on January 24, 1954, who preceded her in death, and married Garold Hagist on January 6, 2000.

She is survived by her husband, Garold; a son, Thomas Greiner; three daughters, Shirley Day (Jim), Lori Hageny, and LuAnn Law (Ed); five step-children, Garold Hagist, Jr. (Marie), Russell Hagist (Lydia), Michele White (Scott), Kimberly Rolling (Steve), and Jennifer Breinig (Tom); nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Visitation will be from 5-8 PM, Thursday, August 1, 2002, at Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Friday, August 2, 2002, Swan Law Cascade Chapel. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 S. Hancock Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care, 825 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 600, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

JOHN W. CROFF

John William Croff, 88, passed away on July 25, 2002. He had been a resident and businessman of Colorado Springs since 1950. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church for almost 50 years.

John was born on September 3, 1913 in Jefferson City, Missouri. On May 1, 1937, he married Dorothea Johanna Markway of Wardsville, Missouri. Dorothea passed away in 1997, shortly after their 60th wedding anniversary.

The couple moved to Colorado Springs in 1950 to open the John Croff Paint Store. When he wasn't at the store, he was doing handiwork around the house, taking walks, reading or napping. He especially enjoyed doing these things on weekends at the mountain cabin his family owned for 25 years.

After his retirement, he became very involved at Silver Key Senior Services, where he enjoyed using his God-given gift of serving others. He felt that God had given him much, and giving back to others was his duty as a Christian.

John is survived by one son, John, Jr. (and wife Pat) of Colorado Springs, and two daughters, Mary (husband Bob) Bell, also of Colorado Springs, and Jo Anne Croff of Littleton, Colorado. Two grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and three step great-grandchildren also survive him. Peter, his oldest son, died in 1989.

The children of Mr. Croff wish to express their sincere appreciation to Namaste Alzheimer's Center, who cared for their father since last January and to the very end last week. The staff, aides, and nurses treat the residents with respect and dignity, and John's family will be forever grateful. They would also like to acknowledge Pikes Peak Hospice, whose staff provides invaluable assistance to the members of this community.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 7th, 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2030 West Colorado Avenue. A Rosary will be held the previous evening, Tuesday, August 6th, 6:00 p.m., also at Sacred Heart Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family recommends contributions to the Alzheimer's Association. You can designate your financial gift to go to Alzheimer's disease research (Alzheimer's Association, 919 N. Michigan Avenue, #1000, Chicago, IL. 60611), or your donation can go to assist families in Colorado (Alzheimer's Association, Rocky Mtn. Chapter, 789 Sherman Street, Suite 500, Denver, CO., 80203. Write Colorado Springs on the memo line of your check to donate specifically to Colorado Springs). For information or assistance with your contribution, call the Alzheimer's Association Rocky Mtn. Chapter, at 1-888-535-3241.

MARY BETH EMRY

Mary Beth Emry, 51, passed away Monday, July 29, 2002. She was born in Washington, D.C. on April 3, 1951 to Brig. Gen. William E. Gernert, USAF (ret.) and Mary (Hawley) Gernert.

Mary Beth was devoted and admired as a wife and mother. She owned Front Range Enterprises, distributing sunscreen products to ski areas throughout Colorado and surrounding states. Her dedication to serving and improving the community through volunteer activities was immutable. As a member of the El Paso County Parks Advisory Board for seven years, Mary Beth was instrumental in establishing and improving public parks in the Tri-Lakes area. Her advocacy for beautifying the town of Monument, where she and her husband have resided since 1975, led to Monument's being proclaimed "Tree City USA" for several years. Most recently, Mary Beth spent many hours training with an El Paso County Search and Rescue team along with her golden retriever, Bailey. Her selfless commitment to community service was exceeded only by her love for and loyalty to her family and friends.

Mary Beth is intensely missed by her parents; her husband, Ken; daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and Brian Hoime; daughter, Kayci; and son, Guy. Also deeply grieving her loss are her brother, Bill Gernert; her sisters, Debbie Janssen and Peggy Lane; and many other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 3rd at Trinity Lutheran Church in Monument. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 1315 Highway 105, Monument, CO., 80132 (for the Memorial Garden) or to the Mary Beth Emry Memorial Fund at Peoples National Bank, 1899 Woodmoor Drive, Monument, CO., 80132.

DEANA MARIE GARDNER

Deana Marie Gardner, 39, of Denver, died July 28 in Colorado Springs. She was born on Feb. 22, 1963 in Colorado Springs. Deana graduated from the Manitou HS. She has been very athletic, playing Volleyball, Basketball, Rugby and lifetime Fisherwoman. After falling ill with Lupus and could no longer participate in physical sports, she went on to become an avid Pool Player and enjoyed camping. Deana had attended Airline Mechanic School, but shortly after realized this was not for her. She just received her 5 year pin from K-Mart as a Receiving Specialist and had previously been a Chef with Bennigan's for 13 years.

Deana is survived by her mother, Rita D. (Larmon) Gardner; father, W. Dean & Carol Gardner; three brothers, Neil L. (Carol) McKellips, Gregory W E (Ali) McKellips and Gale D. (Ruby) Gardner and two sisters, Rose A. (George) Sturdevant and Vicki M. Gardner.

A memorial service will be held at the Penrose Hospital Chapel, 2215 N. Cascade, on Friday, August 2 at 10:00 am. A reception will follow in the Penrose Cancer Meeting Room.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Colorado Lupus Foundation, 6795 E. Tennessee, Ste. 100, Denver, CO 80224.

MAE FECHTER

Mae Fechter, age 87, passed away in Lake Orion, MI on July 26, 2002, after a short illness. She was born April 15, 1915 in Colorado Springs, CO. to Elmer and Hattie (Kelley) Magner. She was one of five children.

Mae was married to Frank Fechter, May 14, 1934 in Pueblo, CO. Mr. Fechter, another native son, died May 28, 1982.

Mae worked for Social Services in Colorado Springs for almost twenty years. She was a Life Master bridge player. For many years she played bridge at the Acacia Hotel and was a member of the "Jolly Ladies" bridge club.

Mae is survived by her son Clay Fechter of Lake Orion, MI; grandson Kurt Fechter of Lake Orion, MI; Andrea Fechter of Santa Fe, NM, and two great grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held August 3, 2002 at Sparks Griffin Funeral Home, 111 East Flint Street, Lake Orion, MI, 48362.

ROBERT W. MILBERT

Robert W. Milbert, age 83, a lifelong Colorado Springs resident, passed away July 29, 2002. No services are planned. He was born February 3, 1919 in Kansas City, MO to William and Clara (Kitchen) Milbert. He is a Ret. USAF MSgt. He retired after 35 years of Federal Service.

He is survived by his wife, Grace L. (Hildebrand) Milbert; daughter, Sharon Stanbro; two sons, Richard D. and Jack W. Milbert.

JEFFREY KING

Jeffrey was born November 19, 1983 in Yuma, Arizona, to Terry and Debra King who survive. Jeffrey is also survived by two brothers Brett and Jared, and a sister, Shannon King.