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Connie Craig Suttle

Connie Craig Suttle

Jun 7, 2018

Connie Minnette Arden Craig Suttle, 85, of Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of Denton, TX (1969-1999), passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2018 at Brookdale Bear Creek, where she was a resident. She succumbed to the effects of Alzheimer's disease that she had for many years and died peacefully in her sleep. She was born in Corpus Christi, TX on...

Billy James Hughen

Billy James Hughen

Jun 6, 2018

Billy James Hughen, age 90, was born January 22, 1928 in Pollack, LA, to James Cleveland Hughen and Maude Elizabeth Sayes. A World War II/ Korean War Veteran, an educator, Loon carver, sign painter, Bill flew away on June 6, 2018. Bill left behind a family that he loved very much. He is survived by four children: Linda, Kathy, George...

Mary Elizabeth Tindle

Mary Elizabeth Tindle

Jun 2, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Tindle, 89, passed away peacefully June 2, 2018 in her apartment at Lake Shore Estates in Waco after a lengthy illness. Details are pending for a memorial service with Mulkey-Bowles-Montgomery Funeral Home, 705 N. Locust, Denton, TX. Mary was born in 1929 to Joe Bailey Tindle and Mary Orlan Tindle in Osceola, TX, Hill County, and grew...

John Walter Stroh

John Walter Stroh

Jun 2, 2018

John Walter Stroh, 87, of Denton, died on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at his home in Denton. Mr. Stroh was born on December 17, 1930 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Clarence and Virginia (Riley) Stroh. He was married to Sheila Lau. He served in the United States Army and graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor's degree in...

Monte D. Cooper

Monte D. Cooper

Jun 2, 2018

Monte D. Cooper, 70, of Ponder, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton. Mr. Cooper was born on February 12, 1948 in Crosbyton, TX to Amon Udell and Jimmie Dean (Offield) Cooper. He was a Baptist and was an automotive mechanic most of his life. He retired from the Ponder ISD. He was...

Jose Luis Bosquez

Jose Luis Bosquez

Jun 2, 2018

Jose Luis Bosquez, 70, of Denton, died Saturday, June 2, 2018 at his home in Denton. Mr. Bosquez was born on August 21, 1947 in Muzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico to Jesus and Maria (Torres) Bosquez. He was married to Maria I. Martinez. He is a member of the Catholic Church and retired from Trinity Industries after many years. He is...

Willie Baker

Willie Baker

Jun 1, 2018

Baker, Willie, 64, born in Shreveport Louisiana July 20, 1953. Passed away June 1, 2018, Justin, Texas. Former residential therapist for a transitional home. No services planned, non ceremonial cremation under the direction of the Denton Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 120 S. Carroll Blvd., Denton, Texas. Phone: 940-382-2214

Shirley Beth Ake

Shirley Beth Ake

May 30, 2018

Shirley Beth Ake, 70, of Denton, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Ake was born on December 15, 1947 in Austin, TX to James Shirley and Billie Ruth (Harrell) Morgan. She is survived by her daughters, Shannon Flores of Denton, Sheila Groseclose of Sanger, Leah Taylor of Whitewright, Veronica Chaney of Melissa; sons, Dennis Ake,...

Geraldine Rose Norton

Geraldine Rose Norton

May 30, 2018

Norton, Geraldine Rose, 82, Born February 16, 1936 Chicago, Illinois, passed away May 30, 2018, Denton, Texas. No Services Planned. Non-ceremonial cremation under the direction of Denton Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 120 Carroll Blvd., Denton, Texas, 76201. phone: 940-382-2214

Judy Enlow Gilbert

Judy Enlow Gilbert

May 28, 2018

Judy Enlow Gilbert, 73, of Denton, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Gilbert was born on August 6, 1944 in Sanger to William Lewis and Lucille (Williams) Enlow. She was married to Ernest Max Gilbert on June 5, 1965 in Sanger. She graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Arts...

Emanuel "Manny" Congedo

Emanuel "Manny" Congedo

May 23, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Emanuel "Manny" Bernard Congedo announces his passing after a brief illness, on the morning of Wednesday May 23, 2018, at the age of 81 years.  Manny as a loyal and amazing son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, father-in-law, and friend to his family and all that knew him.  He was a...

Leroy Olen Bryant

Leroy Olen Bryant

May 21, 2018

Leroy Olen Bryant, 79, passed away in Denton, Tx, Monday May 21, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his 7 children, 20 grandchildren, and 40 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Friday May 25, at 2 pm in Colleyville, Tx., at Bluebonnet Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to his favorite charity, Shriners...

Dora Casarez Portales

Dora Casarez Portales

May 21, 2018

Dora C. Portales, 70 of Denton, TX went to be with our Lord on May 21, 2018.The beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away at Presbyterian Hospital in Denton, TX. She is survived by her four daughters and five sons, Leticia, Linda, Venita, Lucinda, Jose Luis, Javier, Jose Alfredo, Patrick, and Steven. Visitation will be held at Denton Funeral...

Al Royce Grumbein

Al Royce Grumbein

May 17, 2018

Al Royce Grumbein, 81, of Denton, TX, died Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Denton Good Samaritan Village.

Mr. Grumbein was born on July 5, 1936 in Bazine, Kansas to Ralph J. and Viola Vivian (Mellies) Grumbein. He graduated from Ness City High School (Kansas) in 1958. He married Mary Colleen Motzner on August 31, 1958 in Russell,...

Jerold Ray Swoboda

Jerold Ray Swoboda

May 16, 2018

Swoboda, Jerold Ray, 76, Born May 20, 1941 Neenah, Wisconsin, passed away May 16, 2018, Denton, Texas. Resided in Mc Henry, Illinois just prior to death. No services planned, Non Ceremonial Cremation Service under the direction of the Denton funeral Home and Cremation Service, 120 Carroll Blvd., Denton, Texas. Phone 940-382-2214.

Annette "Candy" Norris

Annette "Candy" Norris

May 13, 2018

Rev. Annette "Candy" Norris (ne Patrick) went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the age of 82. She was born on August 19, 1935 in Stilwell, OK. She is reunited with her parents, Father Ray Patrick, Mother Beulah Croft (ne McNatt) & Stepfather Charles R. Croft; siblings, Maudina Tate & Charles Patrick; and...

Juan De Dios Pena Lerma

Juan De Dios Pena Lerma

May 13, 2018

Juan de Dias Pena Lerma born Dec. 28, 1996 passed away May 13, 2018. Non ceremonial cremation services will be held under the direction of Denton Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

John Kennedy England

John Kennedy England

May 11, 2018

John Kennedy England, 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Dallas on May 11, 2018.

Leland Burke Petersen

Leland Burke Petersen

May 10, 2018

Leland Burke Petersen passed away peacefully on May 10, 2018 in Denton, Texas. Burke was born June 15, 1933 on a 200-acre farm in Tremonton, Utah where he learned priceless life lessons and the value of hard work. He was the oldest of 7 children born to Edna Oyler and Leland H. Petersen.  He...

Clayton Sauls

Clayton Sauls

May 8, 2018

Clayton Sauls, 85, of Cross Roads, died on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at his home.    Mr. Sauls was born on October 1, 1932 in Green Valley to Doc and Anna Lois (Smith) Sauls. He was married to Virginia E. Upchurch on October 16, 1953 in Gainesville; she died on December 8, 2012. He served in the United States Army...

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