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Terrence Overstreet
Terrence Lee Overstreet, 54, Salida, died April 26, 2001, at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center.
He was born Nov. 12, 1946, in Fort Bragg, N.C., to Gerald and Ruby Ardell (Fielding) Overstreet.
Terrence was active with Boy Scouts of America for many years and was employed as a cement truck driver.
He was preceded in death by his father and daughter, Amber Overstreet.
Overstreet is survived by his wife, Robyn Overstreet, Salida; mother, Ruby Ardell Fielding, Texarkana, Ark.; sons, Robert Overstreet, Salida and Sean Overstreet; daughter, Crystal Overstreet, Salida; brothers, Robert Overstreet, Salida and William Overstreet of Newport, Del.; grandchildren, Alexandra Dunn and Daniel Clements, both of Salida.
Services are set for 3 p.m. Tuesday at Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family of Terrence Overstreet through Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home, PO Box 925, Salida, 81201.
Kelly Merritt
Kelly Merritt, 89, formerly of Salida, now of Oregon City, Ore., died Jan. 23, 2001, at the home of his daughter in Hartley, Texas.
Merritt is survived by daughters, Candy (Gregg) Mitchell, Oregon City, Ore. and Mary Amanda and husband of Hartley, Texas; brothers, Fred (Betty) Merritt, Kalispell, Mont., Leonard (Charlene) Merritt, Green Valley, Ariz. and Robert (Marie —deceased) Texas; a number of grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Services were held at United Methodist Church and interment was in Willamette Cemetery beside his wife, Charlotte, in Oregon City, Ore.
Eileen Cheatum
Eileen Cheatum, 78, Salida, died April 28, 2001, at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 26, 1922, in Moab, Utah, to Milton E. Johnson and Nora Mae Dalton. There were 17 children in the family.
Eileen was a doll and teddy bear maker. She also enjoyed fishing, camping, spending time in her yard and spending time with her family.
She married Charles Cheatum May 22, 1969, in Leadville. They moved to Salida in 1980.
Eileen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Cheatum and several brothers and sisters.
Cheatum is survived by her sons, Thomas (Bonnie) Wenner, Ivins, Utah and William (Darlene) Hansen, Epping, N.H.; daughters, Barbara Herman, Independence, Ore., Dorothy (Larry) Streno, Denver, Judy (Al) McKinney, Maine and Norma (John) Skala, Salida; brothers, Wayne Johnson, Oregon, John D. (Beth) Johnson, Salt Lake City, Utah and Ralph Johnson, Moab, Utah; sisters, Mildred Jones, Vernal, Utah, Ida Hurst, Blanding, Utah and Melva (Don) Christiansen, Salida; 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Service is set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Rosemary Tischer
Rosemary Tischer died June 19, 2001, at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center.
She was the “Cake Lady” for more than 30 years, baking and decorating wedding, birthday and occasion cakes for many local families. She was an avid Broncos and Rockies fan.
She also enjoyed letter writing, crocheting and catering. Her gift for retaining historic and personal dates was phenomenal. She was a Bible scholar, a devout Catholic and a member of St. Joseph Church.
Mrs. Tischer is survived by sons, Jack, Tim, Dennis (Toni), Joseph (Cheryl), Craig (Linda) Heideman and Wayne Heideman; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John; infant son, Gary and brothers, Eugene and Robert Daley.
Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1-4 p.m. Friday at Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Rosary begins at 1 p.m. followed by funeral services at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church.
Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the John Quick Fund at High Country Bank.
Dixie Lou Hillis
Dixie Lou Hillis, 70, Salida, died July 11, 2001, at her residence.
Mrs. Hillis was born Feb. 1, 1931, in De Beque, to Henry and Rose (Drake) Myser.
She was employed at Wal-Mart as a greeter for the past five-and-one-half years. Her interests were fishing, golfing and gambling at Cripple Creek.
Mrs. Hillis is survived by her son, Robert (Sherri) Hillis, Salida; daughters, Sandra (Butch) Schara, Ft. Lupton and Melody Hillis (Phillip) Church, Silverthorne; grandchildren, Sean Bambei, Scot Bambei, Justin Hillis, Joshua Hillis and Brayden Pappenfort; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Loyce O. Hillis, Jr.
Graveside funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Fairview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center or to the Salida D.A.R.E. Program, through Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Zella M. Johnson
Zella M. Johnson, 87, Salida, died Feb. 13, 2005, at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordin E. Johnson, and 10 of her siblings.
She was born in Cleveland, Ark., to Farrier M. and Nancy “Nettie” (Knighten) Ledbetter. At a young age her family moved to Alma where she was raised until her marriage.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by her twin sister, Della Cadwallader of Quartszite, Ariz.; daughter, Margaret “Maggie” Christy of Salida and son Michael R. Johnson of Salida; grandchildren Donnie K. Christy, Salida; Dianna R. Jacobus, Hartsel; Danny W. Christy, Phoenix, Ariz.; Clint E. Johnson and Kyle R. Johnson, both of Rogers, Ark.; great-grandchildren, Derek J. Christy and Zella M. Christy, both of Salida.
Services are set for 5 p.m. Feb. 16, 2005, at the Church of Christ, at the intersection of Dodge and Teller streets.
Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Shirley Jean Archuleta
Shirley Jean Archuleta, 61, died Feb. 10, 2005, at her home in Salida.
Mrs. Archuleta was born Dec. 16, 1943, in Petaca, N.M. to Philadelphio and Felecita (Barela) Peña.
She married Jake Archuleta June 8, 1962, in Alamosa. Mrs. Archuleta and her husband lived in Minturn for 36 years before moving to Salida in 1998.
Mrs. Archuleta enjoyed bingo, collecting Indian dolls, playing cards, listening to Spanish music, dancing and making Spanish food.
She was a member of the Upper Room Church of God in Salida.
Mrs. Archuleta was preceded in death by her mother and son, Randy Archuleta, Sr.
She is survived by her father, Phil Peña and sister Edna (Enrique) Baca and husband Jake Archuleta; sons Philbert (Josie) Archuleta Sr.; Jake (Tina) Archuleta Jr.; Steve (Autumn) Archuleta and Eric (Francine) Archuleta and daughter, Peggy (Erasmo) Archuleta.
Other survivors are grandchildren, Philbert (Valerie) Archuleta, Jeremy Archuleta, Shirley Marie (Carlos) Nava, Bogie Noriega, Ivy Noriega, Jake Archuleta III, Angeline Archuleta, Patty Ramos, Susie Ramos, Kayla Membreno, Kika Membreno, Alyssa Archuleta, Tyanna Archuleta, Meeka Archuleta, Steve Archuleta II, Niko Archuleta, Carolina Archuleta, Malayna Archuleta, Randy Archuleta Jr. and Fabian Archuleta.
Great-grandchildren Carlos Antonio and Jessena Nava, Damion Archuleta and Lexie Kirkland.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary is set for 7 p.m. today, at Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Funeral Services are set for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005, at the Assembly of God Church.
Friends who desire may make memorial contributions to the family of Shirley Archuleta. Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Helen M. Kaess
Helen M. Kaess, 93, a life long Salida resident, died Feb. 10, 2005, at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Kaess was born May 23, 1911, in Salida to Frank and Blanch (Collins) Albright.
Mrs. Kaess was past president of R.E.A. She was instrumental in starting the Salida chapter. She was an early member and held many offices in the Republican Central Committee in Salida.
She was a member of the Tuesday Evening Club, Columbine Club and D.A.R member.
Mrs. Kaess was an avid gardener and a member of the Salida Community Christian Church.
Mrs. Kaess was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Cecil Kaess; sister Shirley Albright and grandson Doug Kaess.
She is survived by her son, Preston (Pat) Kaess of Salida; daughters, Louise (Dave) Short of Washington and Louella (Felix) Ponte of Apache Junction, Ariz.; sister, Betty Smith; grandchildren Mary Kaess, Dave Kaess, Deedee Trenary, Tim Armstrong, Kenny Armstrong, Artie Armstrong, Steve Armstrong, Cindy Tarlip, Doug Tarlip, Pam Fitch, David Fitch, John Fitch;
Twenty-three great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, nephews Rick Smith, Kevin Smith, Kenneth Smith and Stuart Smith.
Viewing is set for 1-4 p.m. Feb. 15, 2005, at Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Services are set for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Friends who desire may make memorial contributions to Salida Community Christian Church through Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Elizabeth Claire Kellagher
Elizabeth Claire Kellagher, 79, a longtime Salida resident, died Jan. 31, 2005, at her home in Salida.
Ms. Kellagher was born May 2, 1925, in Philadelphia, Pa., and moved to Denver at the age of 18 months.
She was the second of four children born to William J. and Anna Marie (McMonigle) Kellagher, whose families lived in Pennsylvania since the 1830s.
She attended St. Catherine grade school in Denver and attended Denver North High School, graduating in 1943 and later took night classes at the University of Colorado.
Ms. Kellagher worked as a dental assistant in Denver for a number of years before moving to Chicago. While in Chicago, she was involved in travel, first with the travel companies and escorting tours on various foreign itineraries.
She then worked for Aerlingus Airlines (Irish Airline) and spent many years in middle management at the sales office in Dallas, Texas.
She retired from the airline in 1982 and in 1984 moved to Salida.
Ms. Kellagher was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society. She enjoyed sewing, fishing, skiing, the back roads, exploring, reading, cooking, auctions and classical music – especially opera.
She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sisters, Rosemary Weis of Denver and Marjorie (Richard) Platz of Denver; brother, William Kellagher of Dallas, Texas; many nieces and nephews and many friends in County Kerry Ireland, whose lives entwined for more than 45 years.
Mass of the Christian Burial is set for 10:30 a.m. Feb. 4, 2005, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 7, 2005, at the Chapel at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Denver.
Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
