SR. M. TIMOTHY RITA KOPERSKI, O.S.F.
Sr. M. Timothy, 74, died May 23, 2001, in Colorado Springs. She was a registered nurse. Sr. M. Timothy was born Jan. 28, 1927, in Omaha, Neb., to Edward and Louise (Graniewski) Koperski, who are deceased. She is survived by a brother, Timothy; and two sisters, Evelyn Pesek and Ursula Kresl. A wake will be at 5:15 p.m. Friday at Mount St. Francis Sisters' Chapel, 7665 Assisi Heights. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis Parish, 2650 Parish View. Burial will be at Mount St. Francis Cemetery . Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave., 471-9900, is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Sisters of St. Francis Retirement Fund, Mount St. Francis, 7665 Assisi Heights, Colorado Springs 80919.

ANNIE ELIZABETH POYNER
Mrs. Poyner, 70, died May 22, 2001, in Colorado Springs. She was a housewife and mother. Mrs. Poyner was born July 12, 1930, in Elbert, to Samuel B. and Sylvia M. (Clibon) Franklin, who are deceased. She was married Oct. 26, 1947, to Leslie Dale Poyner, who is deceased. She is survived by four sons, Les, Charlie, Jerry and Dale; eight daughters, Carol Payne, Ali Swanson, Lucy Portis, Brenda Cain, Robin Lucero, Ginny Poyner, Gail Poyner and Laurie Trujillo; a brother, Benjamin Franklin; a sister, Myrtle Beaman; 27 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Franklin; a sister, Wilma Davis; and a grandchild. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Swan Law Cascade Chapel, 501 N. Cascade Ave., 471-9900. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Gardens Chapel, 3825 Airport Road. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery . Memorial contributions may be made to Lighthouse Baptist Church, 500 W. Bijou St., Colorado Springs 80905.

GABRIELLE "GIGI" ZVONKOVICH
Gigi, 39, died May 21, 2001, at a local hospital. She was a programs coordinator for the U.S. Olympic Committee's Athlete Marketing Department. She joined the USOC staff in June 1990. Gigi was born April 7, 1962, in Chicago, to Joseph J. and Catherine R. (Galich) Zvonkovich. Her father is deceased. She is survived by her mother; a sister, Virginia (Michael) Scully, of Cypress, Calif. ; a sister-in-law, Mariya, of Colorado Springs; two nieces, Tomi and Andreja; two nephews, Kevin Scully and Michael Scully; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph John. Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, with a rosary at 7, at Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., 634-1597. A viewing will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, with a Mass of Christian burial at 10, at Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church, 11020 Teachout Road, Black Forest. After the Mass of Christian burial, a reception will be at the International Polka Club, 2422 Busch Ave. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Olympic Training Center, One Olympic Plaza. Entombment will be at Shrine of Remembrance Gate of Heaven Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church, 11020 Teachout Road, Black Forest 80908.

BETTY L. MOLLOY
Mrs. Molloy, 73, died May 22, 2001, at a local care center after a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the retired owner of McConnells True Value Hardware. She was active in the Girl Scouts for more than 30 years, a "Grandfriend" at Martinez Elementary for 13 years and a member of the Colorado Springs Executive Association for 16 years. Mrs. Molloy was born May 2, 1928, in Chicago, to Joseph and Alma (Swenson) Binder, who are deceased. She was married Aug. 1, 1953, to Charlie W. Molloy Jr. She is survived by her husband; a son, Michael (Pauline); two daughters, Patti (Ron) Pierce and Kathi (Larry) Owen; and two grandchildren, Sean Coker and Shannon Coker. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 4925 N. Carefree Circle. Mountain View Mortuary, 2350 Montebello Square Drive, 590-8922, is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice, 825 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 600, Colorado Springs 80903 or American Cancer Society, in care of Breast Cancer Research, 1445 N. Union Blvd., B100, Colorado Springs 80909.

CHRISTINE FRALEY
Ms. Fraley, 61, died May 22, 2001, at a local care center. She worked for Pharmerica in Colorado Springs and Village at Skyline in Colorado Springs. Ms. Fraley was born Feb. 6, 1940, in Troppau, Czechoslovakia, to Adolf and Else (Bartsch) Huebner, who are deceased. She is survived by a son, Mark of Omaha, Neb.; a daughter, Tracy of Colorado Springs; a brother, Winfried Huebner of Germany; and four sisters, Waltraut Lafferty of Franklin, Ohio, Rosie Graudins of Rochester, N.Y., Elly Hirscherberger of Germany and Anni Huebner of Germany. Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Mountain Memorial Services, 51 County Road 5, Divide, 687-0333. Cremation is planned.

LAURA E. HASKINS
Mrs. Haskins, 69, a Colorado Springs resident, died May 21, 2001, in Denver. She was a private entrepreneur. Mrs. Haskins was born Oct. 12, 1931, in Cairo, Egypt, to Henry and Elvira (Concolino) Smith, who are deceased. She was married May 18, 1952, to Joseph Haskins, who is deceased. She is survived by three sons, Joseph D. Jr., Earl W. and Melvin T.; three daughters, Laurelle S. Pearson, Rachael S. Martin and Laila S. Narlock; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Swan Law Cascade Chapel, 501 N. Cascade Ave., 471-9900.

DOROTHY N. MYERS
Dorothy, 79, died May 21, 2001, in Colorado Springs. She was a local artist, decorator and homemaker. Dorothy was born March 15, 1922, in York, Pa., to Amos M. and Katharine (Lease) Graff, who are deceased. She is survived by a son, Alan B.; a daughter, Susan Landrith; two grandsons, Phillip and Jeffrey; and two great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held. Burial will be at Greenmount Cemetery , York. Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave., 471-9900, is handling local arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Presbyterian Church, 1529 N. Circle Drive, Colorado Springs 80909.

DENICE KATHERINE (WINTHER) COMES
Mrs. Comes, 41, a former Colorado Springs resident, died May 21, 2001, in Villisca, Iowa. She was a secretary at Hawkeye Excavating Co. Mrs. Comes was born June 7, 1959, in Corning, Iowa, to Raymond and Norma Winther. Her mother is deceased. She was married Nov. 24, 1983, to Mick Comes. She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Lindsey Comes, of Colorado Springs; her father; three brothers, Raymond C. Winther, Mark Winther and Craig Winther, all of Villisca; and two sisters, Mary S. Buick of Villisca and Debra C. Lehman of Tenville, Iowa. She was preceded in death by a son, Lane Eno. Services will be held in Villisca. Burial will be at Ebenezer Cemetery , Audubon, Iowa. Wolfe Funeral Home, 201 E. 4th, Villisca, (712) 826-4142, is handling arrangements.

JAMES "JIM" EDWARD LAXSON JR.
Mr. Laxson, 57, died May 9, 2001, at his home in Colorado Springs. He was a retired police officer. Mr. Laxson was born July 19, 1943, in Colorado Springs, to James E. and Marion V. Laxson. He is survived by a daughter, Marcella Montague Kelly, of Denver; his parents; three brothers, John, Gary and Larry; and one grandchild. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Vineyard Christian Fellowship, Flint-ridge Plaza, Flint-ridge Drive and Academy Boulevard. Colorado Springs Mortuary and Cremation Services, 3475 Astrozon Court, 392-4144, is handling arrangements.

DR. E. JAMES BRADY
Dr. Brady, 87, died May 23, 2001, in Colorado Springs. He was the medical director of the Emory John Brady Hospital for 40 years. He also served in the Navy during World War II aboard the USS Drayton. Dr. Brady was born April 25, 1914, in Newberry, Mich., to Emory and Evan May Brady, who are deceased. He was married in 1936 to Dorothy Jane Kimzey. He is survived by his wife; three sons, Dennis, Phillip and James; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Shove Chapel, 1010 N. Nevada Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brady Fund for Mental Health of Colorado University Foundation, 4200 E. 9th Ave., Campus Box C249-32, Denver 80262.

ELSIE LaVERNE FAUCETT
Mrs. Faucett, 82, died May 24, 2001, at a local care center. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Faucett was born Jan. 23, 1919, in Hazelton, Kan., to Earl M. and Clara E. Myers, who are deceased. She was married Nov. 17, 1940, to Kenneth Eli Faucett, who is deceased. She is survived by three sons, Kenneth R., Dan and Garry; three sisters, Lela Komatz, Erma Hopkins and Evelyn Kinney; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Memorial Gardens Chapel, 3825 Airport Road. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery , 3825 Airport Road. Pikes Peak Funeral Home, 3825 Airport Road, 596-7990, is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Laurel Manor Care Center, 920 S. Chelton Road, Colorado Springs 80910.

MARY J. SOBCZAK
Mrs. Sobczak, 84, died May 24, 2001, at a local hospital. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Sobczak was born July 6, 1916, in Calumet City, Ill., to John and Josephine (Liszka) Swalek, who are deceased. She was married Nov. 21, 1937, to Arthur A. Sobczak. Mrs. Sobczak is survived by her husband; a son, Dennis, of Monument; two daughters, Marie Kalemba, of Calumet City, and Judy A. McKesson, of Monument; a brother, Fred Swalek, of Kouts, Ind.; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Stanley Sobczak. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd, 634-1597, with services at 3 p.m. at Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel of Roses, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd. Burial will be in Calumet City. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Andrew's Church, 768 Lincoln Ave., Calumet City, IL 60409.

THOMAS JEROME "TOM" POLLARD
Mr. Pollard, 39, died May 22, 2001, in Colorado Springs. He was a self-employed chimney sweeper. Mr. Pollard was born Sept. 9, 1961, in Loup City, Neb., to Jerome Leonard Chelewski and Elaine Irene (Sekutera) Pollard. His father is deceased. Mr. Pollard is survived by a son, Shane Pollard; a daughter, Tessa Taylor; his mother; a step-father, Jerry Pollard; four brothers, Steven, Donald, David and Michael; and a sister, Bernice Ginn. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Cappadona's Family Service Center, 3133 N. El Paso St., 520-1817.

GILESENE C. SUMMERS
Mrs. Summers, 81, died May 23, 2001, in Colorado Springs. She was a school teacher with Buena Vista School District. Mrs. Summers was born Oct. 15, 1919, in Fullerton, Calif., to Giles and Leah (Hastings) Curtis, who are deceased. She was married to Walter Braxston Summers, who is deceased. Mrs. Summers is survived by two sons, William "Bill," of Ramah, and Walter, of Fullerton; a daughter, Patricia Slade, of Payton; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Lucille Tucker. Services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Cappadona's Family Service Center, 3133 N. El Paso St., 520-1817. Burial will be in Brea, Calif.

RICHARD LEE MILLER
Mr. Miller, 63, died May 23, 2001, in Colorado Springs. He was a self-employed carpet and vinyl installer. Mr. Miller was born Jan. 2, 1938, in Greeley, to George and Margaret Helen (Herman) Miller, who are deceased. He was married for 39 years to Doris Wyatt. He is survived by his wife; a son, Steven; four daughters, Susan Morland, Pamela Burns, Elizabeth Birdsall and Jennifer Hachez; four sons-in-law, Duane Morland, Charles Burns, Chris Birdsall and Daniel Hachez; a brother, Dale Walters; two sisters, Georgia Ferguson and Rose Pretty; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Swan-Law Cascade Chapel, 501 N. Cascade Ave., 471-9900. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Richard Miller Memorial Fund, in care of District 8 Federal Credit Union, 320 S. Santa Fe Ave., Fountain 80817.

VIOLA F. SUEVERKRUEBBE
Mrs. Sueverkruebbe, 89, died May 22, 2001, at a local care center. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Sueverkruebbe was born Oct. 5, 1911, in Mingo, Iowa, to Melvin and Grace (Stump) Osborne, who are deceased. She was married Oct. 9, 1951, to Ray L. Sueverkruebbe. She is survived by her husband; two sons, Howard and Wesley; a daughter, Doris Sudkamp; seven grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Burrell and Dwight; a brother; and a sister. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., 634-1597. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel of Roses, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd. Inurnment will be at Shrine of Remembrance Veterans Honor Court, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Rocky Mountain Chapter, 2930 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs 80918.

PATRICIA ANN THISTED
Mrs. Thisted, 58, died May 23, 2001, in Colorado Springs. She was a teacher at Ellicott High School for 21 years. Mrs. Thisted was born Sept. 16, 1942, in Brighton, Mass., to Arthur P. and Roberta M. (Hazell) Genetti. Her mother is deceased. She was married Aug. 21, 1966, to Paul A. Thisted. She is survived by her husband; two sons, Jeff and Scott; a brother, George Genetti; a sister, Roberta Weller; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur P. Genetti Jr. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4720 Galley Road. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Columbarium. Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave., 471-9900, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pat Thisted Memorial Scholarship Fund, Ellicott Administration Building, 395 S. Ellicott Highway, Calhan 80808.

NETTIE P. HOUTCHENS
Mrs. Houtchens, 101, died May 22, 2001, in Colorado Springs. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Houtchens was born July 25, 1899, in Cook County, Texas, to James K. and Lelia S. (Miller) Shumate, who are deceased. She was married Aug. 29, 1919, to Eric L. Houtchens, who is deceased. She is survived by two sons, Vernie and Leon; a daughter, Ninetta Vette; a sister, Ethel Bird, of Clinton, Ok.; 10 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters; a grandson, Eric; and a great-grandson, Jason. Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave., 471-9900. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Swan-Law Cascade Chapel. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery , 3825 Airport Road. Memorial contributions may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice, 825 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 600, Colorado Springs 80903.

RETIRED COL. RICHARD H. HACKFORD
Col. Hackford, 87, died May 24, 2001, in Colorado Springs. He served as a pilot in the Air Force for 30 years. Col. Hackford was born March 20, 1914, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Richard J. and Ada C. (Lischer) Brady, who are deceased. He was married July 9, 1940, to Mozelle Mize. He is survived by his wife; a son, Richard H.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Judith M. MacDonald, and two brothers, Robert R. and Leslie. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday at Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave., 471-9900. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Swan Law Cascade Chapel. A private burial will be in West Point, N.Y. Memorial contributions may be made to Namaste, 2 Penrose Blvd., Colorado Springs 80906.

HARRIET L. KENNEDY
Mrs. Kennedy, 80, died May 24, 2001, in Colorado Springs. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Kennedy was born Aug. 23, 1920, in Bessie, Okla., to Isaac and Nina (Wallerstedt) Loewen, who are deceased. She was married April 4, 1941, to Louis J. Kennedy, M.D. She is survived by her husband; three sons, L. James Jr., Richard M. and Thomas L.; a daughter, Sheri K. Rotole; two brothers, Donald Loewen and Jack Loewen; and nine grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Broadmoor Community Church-United Church of Christ, 315 Lake Ave. A private family inurnment is planned. Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave., 471-9900, is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Penrose St. Francis Health Foundation, 961 E. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs 80903.

EDITH B. RUSSELL
Mrs. Russell, 89, died May 24, 2001, in Colorado Springs. She loved gardening and handwork. Mrs. Russell was born Nov. 23, 1911, in McNair, Miss., to J.C. and Ethel (Allen) Robertson, who are deceased. She was married in June 1932 to Matthew C. Russell, who is deceased. She is survived by a son, Ira L.; a daughter, Edith R. DeMio; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Matthew C. Jr.; two brothers, Ned Robertson and Ted Robertson; and two sisters, June Meadows and Dixie Brown. There will be no local services. Burial will be at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Gulfport, Miss. Riemann Funeral Home, Gulfport, (228) 863-1522, is handling arrangements in Mississippi. Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave., 471-9900, is handling local arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, Pikes Peak Division, 415 N. Tejon St., Suite 201, Colorado Springs 80903.

ETHEL MARIE McKEEL
Mrs. McKeel, 53, a Colorado Springs resident, died May 23, 2001, in a Denver hospital of an unsuccessful heart transplant. She was a pianist. Mrs. McKeel was born Feb. 5, 1948, in Alice, Texas. She was married May 17, 1969, to Russell K. McKeel. Mrs. McKeel is survived by her husband; a son, Ryan William; a daughter, Laurel Renae; her father, Eugene William Becker; her mother, Mary Louise Becker; and a sister, Gerrye Jeanette Williams. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday with a reception to follow at First Congregation Church, 20 E. St. Vrain St. Colorado Springs Mortuary and Cremation Service, 3475 Astrozon Ct., 392-4144, is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Campus Crusade for Christ in care of Laurel McKeel, 2737 Marilyn Road, Colorado Springs 80909.

SR. M. ELAINE BINTNER, O.S.F.
Sister M. Elaine, 90, died May 24, 2001, in Colorado Springs. She was a teacher. Sr. M. Elaine was born Dec. 10, 1910, in Exira, Iowa, to Shomp and Anna (Lorentz) Bintner, who are deceased. She is survived by a brother, Peter, of Olympia, Wash.; and two sisters, Helen Trott of Peoria, Ill. and Sr. Lourita Bintner of Colorado Springs. A wake service will be at 5:15 p.m. Sunday at Mount St. Francis Sisters' Chapel, 7665 Assisi Heights. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2650 Parish View. Burial will be at Mount St. Francis Cemetery . Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave., 471-9900, is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Sisters' Retirement Fund, Mount St. Francis, 7665 Assisi Heights, Colorado Springs 80919.

WILLIAM JOSEPH MICHAEL HOVENIC/AKA MIKE HAHN
Mike, 78, a former Avondale and Fountain resident, died April 29, 2001, in Pueblo. He was a heavy-equipment operator during his youth and later worked as an interstate truck driver. Late in life, he operated a wheelchair repair service. He was founder of the Universal Service of Essenian Ontology. Mike was born Jan. 3, 1923, in Newton, Kan. He is survived by two sons, William E. Hovenic of Colorado Springs and Michael D. Hovenic of Arvada; three other children, Ted Wilcox, Terry Wilcox and Tracey Becker, all of Colorado Springs; two grandchildren, Alan Hovenic and Jody Spendlow, both of Erie; and three great-grandchildren. At the deceased's request, no services will be held. Pikes Peak Funeral and Cremation Services, 3825 Airport Road, 596-7991, is handling arrangements.