Alfred S. Fretz (84) of Broomfield, Colorado passed away peacefully in his beautiful apartment at Legend of Broomfield Assisted Living. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Betty,  two Grandsons Jimmy and Justin, his parents Elmer and Elsie and his three sisters, Doris, Mary and Frances.   Alfred grew up near Allentown, Pennsylvania where his folks ran a hunting and fishing club.  As a teenager his first job was to take guests out fishing in a boat....

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Antoinette Martha Widiger Wells was born on August 9, 1939 in Berwyn, Illinois to Herbert and Helen Widiger. She was the oldest of three sisters. There was nothing more important to Toni than family and friends she made throughout her life. On a family road trip across the United States in the early 1950s, Toni fell in love with Colorado and vowed to return as an adult. After graduating from Illinois State University with a teaching degree, Toni moved to Aurora, Colorado and became a first...

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Frank Smith, 94, of Broomfield, Colorado, passed peacefully at his home with his family at his side. Frank died just after hours Frances, his wife of 73 years.  Francis (Frank) was born in Long Island City, NY to Mary Reilly. Frank married Frances (Fran) Smith June 26, 1948 at St. Patrick’s Church, Long Island City, NY. Frank graduated from the New York School of Printing in Manhattan, New York City. He served in the Navy 1944 to 1946 aboard the USS Sommers, Destroyer DD381 and...

Fran Smith, 92, of Broomfield, Colorado, passed peacefully at her home with her family by her side. Frances died just hours before her husband of 73 years, Frank, followed her to the heavenly kingdom.  Fran was born in Long Island City, NY to Edward and Gertrude O’Brien. She graduated high school from St. Michael’s Academy and Grace Institute Business School in Manhattan, New York City. Fran married Francis (Frank) Smith June 26, 1948 at...