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| Denise Lori Albers, 48 Denise Lori Albers of Idaho Springs passed away at home after a long battle with cancer on June 12th 2010. Denise was born in Tacoma, Washington on January 27th, 1962 and lived in numerous places until she found her home in the Idaho Springs area 17 years ago. Denise worked in many locations throughout Clear Creek County, but her passion was working with children through Foster Care and her most recent position as director of Project Support Senior Center. Denise was loved by everyone she touched or knew. She will be greatly missed. The memorial service for Denise has been set for June 19th, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at 320 Hwy 103, Idaho Springs. Reception will follow at the Elks Lodge. In lieu of flowers, Denise and her family would like donations to be made to The Project Support Center or Mt. Evans Hospice.
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Shawn David Septon, 39 Shawn David Septon of Idaho Springs passed away on May 10, 2010 at the age of 39. Shawn was born on May 28, 1970 in Minot, North Dakota. Shawn lived in Golden Colorado for seven years, and was a resident of Idaho Springs, Colorado for the past 28 years. Shawn was a loving father, friend, son. He was a hoist operator at the Henderson Mine, and also worked for Colorado Department of Transportation for many years. Shawn was adventurous and enjoyed four wheeling, boating, snowmobiling and fishing. Shawn leaves behind daughters, Cody, Sara, and Megan Septon. His mother Randee K. Septon and his father David D. Septon. Grandmother Marie E. Fossen, his uncle’s Gene and Kevin Fossen, Patty Septon and Jill Godbey. Services will be held at the old Clear Creek Middle School on Saturday May 15, 2010. Memorial contributions can be made to Clear Creek National Bank, in Shawns name. 
Diane Gail Ottak, 65 Diane Gail Ottak passed away in Idaho Springs, Colorado on April 19, 2010. She was 65 years old. Diane was born January 30, 1945 in Nebraska, and was a resident of Idaho Springs for 42 years. Over the years Diane enjoyed doing many crafts, often making gifts for others. Whether knitting, crocheting, sewing, cooking or updating the “family photo wall” she always seemed involved in a project. Being a “farm girl” at heart you could always count on Diane for a great Sunday dinner (dessert included)! Diane also worked part time as a waitress or doing cashier work at a local casino. When time allowed she enjoyed travelling to see her grandsons in Washington State where she also enjoyed the many flowers and trees native to the area. In addition to caring for her family we often herd of the current pet she was taking care of as well. Reptiles were one of the few not included in the zoo however. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Diane is survived by her husband Frank. Her Son Richard, and his wife Denyce. Her son Chance, and his wife Ronda. Her son Mark, and grandchildren Daniel, Bo, Bryce, and Logan. Patrick and his wife Kris. Ted Ottak and her late daughter Annette. Services will be held on April 26, 2010 at 10:00a.m. at the United Church of Idaho Springs.  Roberta Lynn "Bertie" Pritchard, 52 Roberta Lynn Branson Pritchard (Bertie) born in Fairplay, CO on 3/5/1954 passed away in Idaho Springs, CO on 3/25/2010.
She was a resident of Clear Creek County for 52 years. Bertie was a woman with a great heart. She loved everybody and everybody loved her. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by Mother, Roberta Knapp of Idaho Springs, Son, Roy Schmidt of Lakewood, CO, daughter, Crystal Pritchard of Black Hwk, CO. Twin sister, Becky (Rebecca) More Of Steamboat Springs, CO, Sister, Mary Ann Prickett of Arizona, Brother, Rodney Knapp, Sister Melissa Sierras of Idaho Springs. 7 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at the United church 1410 Colorado Blvd. on Thursday April 1st at 2:00 p.m.
Food and Beverages will follow at Jiggies Cafe 1743 Miner St. Idaho Springs.
 Annette Gail Ottak, 44 Annette Gail Ottak passed away in Empire, Colorado on March 12, 2010. She was 44 years old. Annette was born on June 22, 1965 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Annette grew up in Idaho Springs Colorado and she worked at Henderson Mine. She raised her two boys as a single mother and was very close with her family. Annette enjoyed spending time with her numerous pets and volunteering at Charlie’s Place. Annette is survived by her son Patrick and his wife Kris Ottak. Her son Ted Ottak. Her mother Diane Ottak and father Frank Ottak. Her brother Rick and his wife Denyce Ottak. Her brother Chance and his wife Rhonda Ottak, and her brother Mark Ottak. Services were held on Friday, March 19, 2010, at the United Church of Idaho Springs. Contributions can be sent to Charlie’s Place, P.O. Box 397, Dumont, CO, 80436. 
Gus Trujillo, 67 Gus Trujillo, 67, passed away on Feb. 28, 2010,after an extended illness. He died peacefully at home, cared by his wife, Debbie, son Gus, daughter Tara and brother Gary. He also is survied by son Damian and four grandchildren. Gus and Debbie lived in Idaho Springs for 13 years as qwners of the Main Street Restaurant. They moved to Golden in 2008. Services will be held on Saturday, March 6, in Golden. Contact Hegmann Funeral Services at 303-567-4323 for details. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. 
Grace Alma Shatto, 87 Grace Alma Shatto died February 9, 2010 at the age of 87. Grace lived in Idaho Springs for 83 years where she served as the city clerk for 24 of those years. After retiring Grace volunteered at the Senior Center Thrift Shop in Idaho Springs, which provided her with a wonderful opportunity to stay in touch with what was happening around town. She was born on September 4, 1922 in a cabin at the top of Murphy Gulch named for her Uncle Eugene Van Murphy who purchased the homestead near Phillipsburg in Jefferson County in 1915. Her parents were William Waverly Murphy and Myrtle Ellen Morris. The family of eleven moved to Idaho Springs in 1927, where Grace attended school. Grace was the last of her siblings. During World War II, Grace worked at the Remington Arms Plant (now the Federal Center in Lakewood) making bullets for the war effort. Although technically no one was riveting at the Denver plant, women working there were still dubbed as the infamous "Rosie the Riveters," Grace being among that special group of women. During her youth, she also enjoyed swing dancing at local establishments as well as Elitch Gardens. Big Band music remained one of her favorites throughout her life. She was a long time member of the Grand Chapter of The Colorado Order of Eastern Star. Her greatest enjoyment was gardening. She spent many hours working outdoors in her yard and was paid back by having complete strangers stopping by to take pictures, many also requested seeds which she happily supplied. She is survived by twin daughters Cherie Shatto Porterfield of Longmont and Charlotte Shatto Kingsley of Idaho Springs; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A family funeral was held February 13, 2010 at The United Church in Idaho Springs. In lieu of flowers, contributions could be made to Project Support (Senior Center) in Idaho Springs. Grace will be remembered for her sense of humor, strength of spirit and the fact that no matter how difficult things became she seldom complained. She was devoted to her daughters and their families and will be remembered by them as a tower of strength. Catherine M. “Kay” Freeman Lee, 89 1920-2010 Our beloved Mom, Catherine “Kay” Lee of Evergreen, CO, passed away January 19, 2010 in Idaho Springs, CO. Kay was born on February 16, 1920, to Mahlon and Catherine Freeman in Denver, CO. Mom is preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles (“Charlie” “Chuck”) Lee, who she has longed to see since his death on February 2, 1996. She was also preceded in death by her son, John Charles “Skip” on September 7, 2007. Kay is survived by her daughters: Joan Nelson (Mark), Idaho Springs, CO and Jane Lee Fischer, Draper, UT. She will be dearly missed by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Mom was a devoted, life-long member of the Roman Catholic Church. Charlie and Kay were married on August 17, 1940, at the old St. John’s in Denver. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 17th & Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO on Friday, January 22, 2010. Viewing will be at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass at 10:00 a.m. Internment will follow at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Evans Hospice, 3081 Bergen Peak Dr., Evergreen, CO 80439. May her memory be eternal. Allen Thomas Rogers, 47 Allen Thomas Rogers, 47, of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, passed away Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, at his home in Central City after a long illness. Allen was born Oct. 2, 1962, to Hilah Boeles and Tom “Duke” Rogers. Allen served his country in the U.S. Army for three years and held various jobs along the way, including serving as a bartender for three years at the Elks Lodge in Idaho Springs, where he made many friends. He had a love for the arts and was very talented at drawing, painting and even welding — although his best hobby may just have been his dog training — or was it his pool playing? Allen and his wife, Kathy, moved to Central City seven years ago, where they made their home until his death. He worked diligently on home improvement projects and even crafted a beautiful pond for their yard adorned appropriately with old mining artifacts. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time at home with his wife and furry babies: Aggie, Charlie, Gizmo, Poyka and Flicka. Surviving family members include his wife, Kathy, and her four children and four grandchildren; his mother, Hilah Boeles; his father, Tom “Duke” Rogers; two sons, Levi Knight and Colton Rogers; three brothers, Justin Rogers, Jeremy Rogers and Terri Strife; and a sister, Lacie Rogers. Services will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver on Friday, Jan. 22, at 10 a.m. A potluck gathering will be held afterward in Georgetown at 908 Griffith St. at 2 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Allen Rogers Memorial Fund and sent to 1st Bank, 30770 Stagecoach Blvd., Evergreen, CO 80439. George Hunter, 89 George Hunter, a resident for nearly 40 years in Dumont, CO, passed away Jan. 12, 2010, from complications following a stroke he suffered at his home on Dec. 18. Mr. Hunter was born in a small town in Ohio where he attended school and spent most of his childhood summers traveling with the horse racing circuits on the east cost. It was in these surroundings that George developed his love and caring attitude towards horses and dogs. After High School, George was drafted into the U.S. Army and served during WWII. After his discharge, George had many jobs including working in the logging industry, truck driving, tunnel road building and even tried his hand at operating a restaurant in Montrose, CO. George came to Dumont to begin work on the first bore of the Eisenhower Tunnel where he worked for several years, then finished up his working career at the Coors Brewery in Golden. George enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially his fishing trips to Alaska. George is survived by many friends and his faithful four legged friend, Sadie. No services are planned for George.
Virginia Eileen Morris, 90 Born in Denver in 1919, Virginia lived in Colorado her entire life. She graduated from WheatRidge High School and Barnes Business School. She worked for the Bureau of Reclamation for 26 years at the Denver Federal Center, retiring in 1979. In 1989 she and husband Andy moved to Dillon, CO. Virginia enjoyed cooking, RV-ing, and family times. She is survived by Son David A. Morris of Dillon CO., and granddaughters Nicole D. Morris, Denver CO., and Katie M. Lundeen of Broomfield, CO. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Andy W. Morris, who died in 1992. Correne Mildred Weber Mehrer, 84 Correne Correne Mehrer, of Idaho Springs, Colorado passed away Thursday, December 3rd at Swedish Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. She was born August 27, 1925 in New Hampton, Iowa. A graduate of Manteno High School, Manteno, IL, She married Dode Hull Mehrer March 7, 1949. A mother, homemaker and professional volunteer, she was active in Illinois PTA where she served as state president. After moving to Idaho Springs in 1979, she was an active volunteer with the Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs where she served in numerous offices including as state president and regional director. She was the current president of the Idaho Springs Lions Club and three time past president. A lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs, she enjoyed baseball as well as gardening, bowling and entertaining. She is survived by her brother Gary Weber of Bourbonnais, IL, son Jim Mehrer of Rock Island, IL, son Bill Mehrer of Idaho Springs, CO and daughter Julie Mehrer, of Atenas, Costa Rica. Memorial services will be held Saturday December 12 at 1pm at the Idaho Springs Elks Lodge, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that checks be sent to the Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs, 11065 Huron St. #1301, Northglenn, CO 80234 Margaret Helena (Marsako) Androwski, 88 Margaret Helena ( Marsalko) Androwski was born September 13, 1921 in Clymer, PA. She passed away on November 22, 2009 in Idaho Springs, CO at the age of 88. She was an Idaho Springs resident for the past 8 years. Previous to that for six years she had lived in San Louis Obispo, CA. She is survived by daughters Jo Anne (Jose) Garcia, New Mexico, Patricia Eheman of California and Phyllis Kirk of Colorado. Sons Donald (Gloria)Androwski of New Jersey and Fred Koenig of Florida. Two sisters Ann of Florida and Louise from Ohio. 18 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and her beloved dogs Dillon and Kiva. She was preceded in death by her husband John Androwski and by her sons Eugene and Michael, daughter Elizabeth and a grandson, Christopher Klemick; her parents John and Anna Marsalko; three brothers and three sisters. Also preceding her in death were son’s in law Joseph Klemick and Harry Kirk. She is remembered by her children as a wonderful mother who loved to cook for her family and friends. That was our mom. Margaret was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints A memorial service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 445 County Road 310, Dumont, CO. Please call 303-567-4323 for information on date and time. Her ashes will be interred at the Los Osos Cemetery in San Louis Obispo, CA. next to her sons. Funeral arrangements by Hegmann Funeral Service, Inc. Idaho Springs, CO. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Dumont, CO. Linda Lee Rizzardi, 58 Linda Lee Rizzardi died Sept. 15, 2009, in Empire at the age of 58. She was born May 22, 1951, in Denver. Roy and Lila Rizzardi lived in Silver Plume, where they raised four children. Linda was the oldest. She attended first and second grade in Silver Plume and was in the last class to attend school there. She finished grade school in Georgetown and went on to the high school in Idaho Springs, where she graduated in 1969, the first class to graduate from the new high school. Linda married Glen Zorman in 1979. Linda and Glen were blessed with son Michael on Dec. 2, 1981. Linda always enjoyed cooking and helping people, and she had a career for many years working and managing restaurants all over the county. She owned and operated a catering/property management business until recently. Another of Linda’s passions was reading and writing. At the time of Linda’s passing, she worked at the Tomay Memorial Library in Georgetown. Linda enjoyed the outdoors and spent much time in her garden growing flowers and herbs. Linda was an avid outdoorswoman who loved to fish, hike and gather berries. Linda is known by many in the community as a loving and generous person. She will be missed deeply by friends and family. She was preceded in death her mother, Lila Rizzardi, who died in November 2003. Surviving family members are son Michael Zorman of Portland, Ore.; father Roy Rizzardi of Silver Plume; sisters Donna Rizzardi of Denver and Diane Blake of Blackhawk; brother Chris Rizzardi of Sliver Plume; nieces Kristin Rizzardi of Silver Plume, Lindsey Rizzardi of Idaho Springs, Whitney Alder of Blackhawk and Jenifer Miller of Denver; and nephew Derek Blake of Blackhawk. A service will be held for Linda at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Silver Plume Methodist Church. Clergy will be Harry Heilmann. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mount Evans Hospice in Evergreen.
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