Pueblo County, Colorado
Colorado Insane Asylum
Personnel
Kaarre, Sigrid
employee, residence: State Hospital 1948, City Directory page 211 State Hospital
Kalb, Georgia Abbie Gail
Georgia Abbie Gail Kalb - Pueblo Chieftain - January 06, 2002 - Age 92, passed away on Jan. 3, 2002. She was born in Detroit, Texas, on Aug. 11, 1909. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 39 years, Clinton Marcellus Kalb, on Jan. 14, 1975. She is survived by her three sons, Clinton George (Bev) Kalb of Pueblo, Colo., Milton Larry (Diane) Kalb of Conifer, Colo., and Ira J. (Deb) Kalb of Pueblo, Colo. She is also survived by her sisters and brothers, Alene French, Van Hollingsworth, Vade (Mary) Hollingsworth, Jeanne Robinson, Ira (Georgia Belle) Hollingsworth and Margie (Gerald) Carr. She is survived, in addition, by three grandchildren, Clinton (Patty) Kalb Jr., April (Travis) Hunter and Heather (Jeff) Morris; and five great-grandchildren. She worked at Colorado State Hospital and retired in 1973. She participated in Eastern Star, Telephone Pioneers and was an active member of First Baptist Church for many years. At her request, there will be no viewing. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, at Mountain View Cemetery (please enter the west Acero gate), with Rev. Wayne Dvirnak officiating. The family respectfully requests the omission of food and flowers. The family will greet friends and relatives at 124 San Carlos Road following the service.
Kalb, Louis G.
nurse, Woodcroft 1904 City Directory
Kallman, Mervin E.
assistant house physician, Woodcroft Hospital, 1930 Directory
Kane, Michael
nurse, Woodcroft Hospital, 1921 Directory
Kaplan, Leo S
attendant, spouse Matilda residence: 813 E 10th 1948, City Directory page 212 State Hospital
Kastner, Martha
employee, residence: 1728 E 8th 1948, City Directory page 212 State Hospital
Katke, Mae
employee, residence: 3103 Colfaxav 1948, City Directory page 212 State Hospital
Kawchack, Kathleen
supervisor, residence: State Hospital 1948, City Directory page 213 State Hospital
Kearney, A.
carpenter, 1923 directory
Kearney, Frances
nurse, 1930 Directory
Kearney, Stella
nurse, 1923 directory
Kebble, E. W.
nurse, 1921 Directory
Keck, Anna
domestic, 1921 Directory
Keenan, John
nurse 1914 City Directory
Keithley, Milly
attendant, residence: 1015 W 15th 1948, City Directory page 214 State Hospital
Kelley, Cora
dietitian, 1930 Directory
Kelley, Eileen Torrey
Eileen Torrey Kelley – Pueblo Chieftain – October 15, 2006 - Eileen Torrey Kelley, passed away Oct. 10, 2006, in Boise, Idaho. Eileen was born March 14, 1915, in Pueblo and was employed for many years as a secretary at the Colorado State Hospital. While in Pueblo, she was a member of Grace Community Bible Church, Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the American Colonists, and a life member of the Pueblo Art Guild and the National Museum of Women in Art. Upon moving to California in the late 1980s, she was active in the Paso Robles community and was recognized for her volunteering efforts by being named the Robelin of the Month in May 1997. Eileen had lived in Boise since April 2006. She was preceded in death by a son, David Kelley; and her stepdaughter, Darlene Morrell. Eileen is survived by her children, H. Wayne (Pat) Kelley, Minn., Mary Ann Howell, Calif., Nancy (George) Leighton, Idaho; 20 grandchildren, John (Cindy) Kelley, David (Brenda ) Kelley, Bill Kelley, Judy (Rick) Osbakken, Keith Kelley, Jason Vanzile, Linda (Brad) Martin, Gail (Jim) Haisten, DeeDee (Russ) Tyner, Leta (David) Ashton, Lena (Phil) Cothran, Rick Howell, Tammy Ceroni, Charmaine Howell, Mitch Howell, Mindy DeRossett, Beth Case, Sherrie (Fred) Skinner, Tom DeRossett and George (Katie) DeRossett; 36 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends. Visitation, 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, at the Mortuary. Funeral service, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006, Davis Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Cemetery.
Kelley, Josephine
nurse, 1913 City Directory
Kelley, Mabel Mrs
employee, residence: 1809 E 11th 1948, City Directory page 215 State Hospital
Kelley, Mary
cook, 1930 Directory
Kelly, Cora E.
Roomer gender F race W age 27 marital status S birthplace Michigan occupation Dietitian source 1930 census
Kelly, J. J.
laborer, 1921 Directory
Kelly, Josephine E.
worker race W gender F age 30 marital status S place of birth New York occupation nurse source 1910 census
Kelsey, Ella
Ella Kelsey – Denver Evening Post – September 24, 1896 – A Pueblo Sensation – Dr. Carrie Johnson Accused of a Serious Crime – Pueblo, Sept. 24 – The coroner's jury in the case of Mrs. Ella Kelsey, who died last Sunday from malpractice, returned a verdict to-day, reaching the conclusion that death came by abortion. The jury charges Dr. L. Carrie Johnson with the crime, and warrants have been issued for her arrest. Drs. Work and Stoddard examined the remains and appeared before the jury. The physicians have been watching Mrs. Dr. Johnson for some time and it seems they have at last caught her. She was four months ago married, her maiden name being Kelsey. She was arrested on a similar charge before but was discharged by a justice of the peace. For some years she was an employe in the insane asylum and also assisted in conducting the Home for Enfeebled Children. The district attorney says her conviction is sure.
Kemp, Goldie M Mrs
attendant, residence: 1312 Francisco 1948, City Directory page 215 State Hospital
Kemp, Julius D
attendant, spouse Goldie M residence: 1312 Francisco 1948, City Directory page 215 State Hospital
Kenneday, John
nurse, 1913 City Directory
Kennedy, U. A.
nurse, 1913 City Directory
Kenny, Joseph R.
Joseph R. Kenny - Pueblo Chieftain - September 08, 2002 - Joseph R. Kenny, 91, passed away Sept. 6, 2002. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John, Tom, Bernard, Phillip; sisters, Mary, Kate, Rose and Irene. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Chessie Kenny; brothers, Ed (Marie), Jerry (Peggy) Kenny; sisters-in-law, May Kenny of Colorado Springs, Marie Hamil of Texas, Dale Bible of Pueblo, Ramona (Cecil) of Weatherly, Texas; and many loving nieces and nephews. Joe and Chessie leave behind no children. Joe was born in Gibbon, Okla., on Dec. 11, 1910. Joe worked at CF&I and the State Hospital. He was honored by the Oklahoma State Hospital and the Governor of Oklahoma as a psychiatric technician of the year. He was proud of his Irish ancestry and of being a World War II veteran. He was also a member of the American Legion Post No. 2. Viewing, Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Rosary, Sunday, 7 p.m., Imperial Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass, Monday, 1:30 p.m., Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Interment, Imperial Memorial Gardens with military honors by the Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team. A special thanks to Dr. Arguello and the University Park Care Center and staff. Donations may be made to Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Building Fund in his memory.
Kerby, Bernard A.
nurse, 1919 Directory
Kerr, Clithero
attendant, residence: 1007 W 14th 1948, City Directory page 216 State Hospital
Kerr, Opha
attendant, residence: 1007 W 14th 1948, City Directory page 216 State Hospital
Kerr, Orpheus E.
worker race W gender M age 25 marital status S place of birth Illinois occupation nurse source 1910 census
Ketchum, Clara E Mrs
employee, residence: 1300 W 17th 1948, City Directory page 216 State Hospital
Ketchum, Clarence H
employee, spouse Clara E residence: 1300 W. 17th 1948, City Directory page 216 State Hospital
Keys, Myrtle I.
worker race: W sex: F age: 33 marital:S place of birth: Kansas occupation: nurse source: 1920 census
Killelia, Thomas
engineer, 1904 City Directory
Killens, Vera
Roomer gender F race W age 22 marital status M birthplace Texas occupation Attendant source 1930 census
Kimball, Margaret
car girl, 1923 directory
Kindred, Alvah L
laundress, spouse Sylvia L residence: 1517 W 16th 1948, City Directory page 217 State Hospital
King, A. T.
Rocky Mountain News 2-7-1897 – The Insane Asylum – Dr. Eskridge Replies to Strictures Made Upon the Management of the Institution – To the Rocky Mountain News: The editorial on the insane asylum and the interview with the county commissioners in to-day's News, are in no sense malicious, and I feel that you want to get at the truth in the matter. The management of the asylum, and especially Dr. Thombs, the superintendent, have been misrepresented by somebody who seems to have a personal spite against Dr. Thombs… A staff of attending physicians has been elected to the asylum and these serve without pay. They consist of Drs. R. W. Corwin, Hubert Work, A. T. King, the present mayor of Pueblo, Rillah G. Hay, wife of Rev. Hay, E. M. Marbourg and W. W. Bulette of Pueblo, Drs. E. J. A. Rogers and Clayton Parkhill have accepted the position of consulting surgeons, and go down without pay whenever summoned…
King, Charles
nurse, 1913 City Directory
King, Edith
cook, 1899 City Directory
King, Edith
Denver Evening Post 1-25-1899 – Summed Up By Word “Nothing” – Insane Asylum Investigation Devoid of Results – Pueblo, Jan. 25 – After five days' investigation by the joint legislative investigating committee into the affairs of the state insane asylum, the state rested its case last night with the announcement of defeat. Addressing the members in summing up the evidence, Attorney General Campbell said: … Stories Told by the Last Witness Called – Mrs. Edith King was the first witness called at the afternoon session. As Attorney General Campbell was absent on matters connected with the afternoon's witnesses, Representative Kennedy acted in his place, reading her previous testimony. Witness testified she was a cook at the female building at a salary of $40 a month. She had no help in the kitchen outside of the patients. The cooking was all accomplished on three ranges. The third ranch was added only two weeks ago. As to receipts, it was not the custom of former cooks to demand receipts. Under the new system, adopted after the report of the committee of the state board of charities and corrections, it had been ordered to require receipts.
King, Frederick L
maintenance man, spouse Eva R residence: 1103 W 17th 1948, City Directory page 218 State Hospital
King, Lavta B Mrs
attendant, residence: 724 W 11th 1948, City Directory page 218 State Hospital
King, Mrs. Edith
cook, 1893 City Directory
King, W. H.
carpenter, 1890 City Directory
King, W. H.
carpenter, 1893 City Directory
King, William H.
carpenter, 1899 City Directory
King, Wm
employee, white, male, age 32, single, New Jersey, 1885 census
King, Wm. H.
worker race W gender M month born August year born 1852 age 47 marital status M place of birth New Jersey occupation carpenter source : 1900 census
Kingery, Zetta
employee, spouse widow of Dave residence: 1735 E 4th 1948, City Directory page 218 State Hospital
Kingsbury, Ollie
nurse, 1913 City Directory
Kinney, Helen
nurse, 1930 Directory
Kinney, Hellen L.
Roomer gender F race W age 33 marital status M birthplace Wisconsin occupation Attendant source 1930 census
Kintner, David M
nurse, 1923 directory
Kintner, David M.
nurse, 1921 Directory
Kintner, Mary
nurse, 1921 Directory
Kintner, Mary
nurse, 1923 directory
Kintner, Mary E.
worker race: W sex: F age: 41 marital:M place of birth: Indiana occupation: nurse source: 1920 census
Kintsfather, Katherine
employee, 1930 Directory
Kintsfather, Kathern
Roomer gender F race W age 21 marital status S birthplace Colorado occupation Waitress source 1930 census
Kintsfather, Molly
Roomer gender F race W age 18 marital status S birthplace Colorado occupation Cook source 1930 census
Kintsfather, Molly
helper, 1930 Directory
Kircher, Geo
worker race W gender M age 24 marital status S birthplace Wisconsin occupation nurse source 1920 Woodcroft hospital census
Kirk, Mrs. S. A.
domestic, 1913 City Directory
Kirkland, Elizabeth P
employee, residence: 615 N Iola 1948, City Directory page 219 State Hospital
Kirts, Clara
attendant, residence: Army Air Base 1948, City Directory page 219 State Hospital
Klamm, Lillian
Lillian Klamm - Pueblo Chieftain - March 01, 2001 - Lillian Klamm, 83, passed away Feb. 28, 2001. Survived by her son, Bill (Therese) Klamm of Pueblo West; grandchildren, Doug Davis, Brenda Turner, Sandy (Kirk) Lubbers, Tracy (Tony) Gallegos and David (Maggie) Klamm; and numerous great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, John W. Klamm, in 1980; and son, Bobby Klamm. Lillian was born to Marie (nee Schieder) and George Frank on Dec. 8, 1917, in Stone City, Colo. She retired as an EKG technician for the Colorado State Hospital. She will lie in state at the funeral home today from noon until 6 p.m. Graveside service will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2001, at Mountain View Cemetery.
Klee, Edward J.
worker race W gender M age 45 marital status W place of birth Germany occupation nurse source 1910 census
Kline, Barbara E
dietitian , residence: State Hospital 1948, City Directory page 220 State Hospital
Kline, Maudie
office worker, residence: 1704 Spruce 1948, City Directory page 220 State Hospital
Kline, Wm. L.
worker race W gender M month born April year born 1877 age 23 marital status S place of birth Missouri occupation attendant source : 1900 census
Knealy, John W.
worker race: W sex: M age: 24 marital:S place of birth: New York occupation: nurse source: 1920 census
Kness, Mary E.
Roomer gender F race W age 54 marital status M birthplace Kansas occupation Attendant source 1930 census
Knutson, George
nurse, 1930 Directory
Knutson, George A.
head of family gender M race W age 43 marital status M birthplace Iowa occupation Attendant source 1930 census
Knutson, Stella
nurse, 1930 Directory
Knutson, Stella M.
Wife - gender F race W age 32 marital status M birthplace Alabama occupation Attendant source 1930 census
Koch, Aron A.
worker race W gender M age 38 marital status S place of birth Nebraska occupation laundryman source 1910 census
Kocher, George
dairyman, Woodcroft, 1914 City Directory
Kochevar, Anthony
attendant, Woodcroft Hospital, 1930 Directory
Kochevar, Bill
attendant, residence: 1726 E 5th 1948, City Directory page 221 State Hospital
Koger, Bernice M.
worker race W gender F month born May year born 1878 age 27 marital status W place of birth Illinois occupation seamstress source : 1900 census
Kohan, Harry A
attendant, spouse Lavrle residence: 1401 Cedar apt 6 1948, City Directory page 222 State Hospital
Koppin, Mary Katherine
Dr. Mary Katherine Koppin - Pueblo Chieftain - March 20, 2001 - Beloved mother and friend, passed away March 17, 2001, in Pueblo, Colo., following a short illness. She was born Nov. 3, 1937, in La Junta, Colo. Throughout her life she enjoyed being with people and in recent months enjoyed a family reunion with her large family and a cruise with her daughters and granddaughter. As a young, single mother, Mary put herself through nursing school. She continued her education after her marriage to Dr. Lawrence L. Koppin, June 7, 1969, and in 1991 earned her doctorate in public administration. She lectured internationally as a member of the International Society for Law and Psychiatry. She retired in 1998. Her independent spirit helped her to achieve professional success during a long career at Colorado State Hospital. Mary was preceded in death by her husband and best friend, Dr. Lawrence L. Koppin. Survivors include her children, Terri O'Clair (Dan) of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Tom Todd of San Jose, Calif., Greg Todd (Jeannie) of Silverthorne, Colo., Ed Koppin (Norma) of Colorado Springs, and Toni Koppin (Laurie Spehar) of Pueblo West; grandchildren, Marisa Hill, Brittany and Kelsey Todd, Neal, Nick and Gabrielle Koppin. She also leaves an extended family of loved ones and many dear friends. Her sense of humor, strength and faith inspired all who knew her. In her final year she greatly enjoyed the companionship of her puppy, Timothy. She was active in church and politics and enjoyed golf. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Parkview Pulmonary Rehab program through the Parkview Foundation, 1600 N. Grand, Suite 120, Pueblo, Colo. A memorial Mass will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3130 Morris Ave., on Wednesday, March 21, at 6 p.m.
Korner, Edna W.
nurse 1914 City Directory
Koso, Joseph W.
butcher, 1919 Directory
Kovack, Margaret
nurse, 1930 Directory
Kovack, Margaret A.
Roomer gender F race W age 29 marital status M birthplace Colorado occupation Night Attendant source 1930 census
Krall, Marie H
attendant, spouse widow of John residence: 1627 E 9th 1948, City Directory page 224 State Hospital
Kramer, Stephen E
physician, spouse Vivetta residence: 1147 Longwood av 1948, City Directory page 224 State Hospital
Krasovich, John A
maintenance dept, residence: State Hospital 1948, City Directory page 224 State Hospital
Krathe, M
employee, residence: 3103 Colfax 1948, City Directory page 224 State Hospital
Kreusch, Lena Mrs
attendant, residence: 159 1/2 Midway 1948, City Directory page 224 State Hospital
Krien, Chas. A.
worker race: W sex: M month of birth: Unk year of birth: 1868 age: 32 marital: M place of birth: unk occupation: cooksource: 1900 Woodcroft census
Krone, Fredolph C.
worker race W gender M age 30 marital status S place of birth Sweden occupation nurse source 1910 census
Kronwitter. Mary T.
Mrs. Mary T. Kronwitter - Pueblo Chieftain - September 22, 1971 - Mrs. Mary T. Kronwitter, lifetime Pueblo resident, late of 516 Goodnight, passed away St. Mary-Corwin Hospital, Sept. 20, 1971, following lengthy illness. Mrs. Kronwitter was employed as clerk-stenographer at Colorado State Hospital. Member Shrine of St. Therese Church, Pueblo Metropolitan Museum Association, and KSKJ, Lodge 104. Survivors include her husband, Frank J. Kronwitter, and three children, Joseph F. Kronwitter, Martha Ann Kronwitter and Francie Kronwitter, all of the family home; mother, Mrs. Mary Krasovec, and four brothers, Joseph J. Krasoves, John A. Krasovec, Frank W. Krasovec and Stanley B. Krasovec, all of Pueblo. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Rosary recitation 7:30 p.m. today, T.G. McCarthy Chapel. Mass of Resurrection 10 a.m. Thursday, Shrine of St. Therese Church. Interment, Roselawn.
Kropf, Ruth Ann
Pueblo Indicator 10-7-1939 - Graduating Exercises at the State Hospital Wednesday - Graduation of Psychiatric Nurses Was a Great Event at the Institution - Wednesday was graduation day for a class that has been studying care of psychiatric patients at the Colorado State Hospital for the past six months. The graduates received diplomas as psychiatric aides and will be given employment in the institution. The training of psychiatric aides was started two years ago to improve the standards forward attendants at the hospital. Some of the students will continue the three year course in other institutions to become registered nurses. County Judge Hubert Glover delivered the commencement address at the exercises in the hospital chapel. Miss Isabel Reardon, director of nursing, and Dr. J. L. Rosenbloom, assistant superintendent of the hospital, presented diplomas. Rabbi Perry Nussbaum gave the invocation and Rev. Paul Fife expressed the benediction. Dr. F. H. Zimmerman, hospital superintendent, was in charge of the program. The processional was played by the WPA orchestra. Graduates are Robert L. Rittgers, Denver; Evelyn Fones, Fowler; Frank Gallegos, Trinidad; Ralph Gerstenberger, Byars; Ruth Ann Kropf, Denver; Forest Lanning, Bristol; William Love, Longmont; John A. Myers, Salida; Marie Josephine Anderson, Emily Boone, Catharine Danna, George A. Mitchell, Lillian Nielson, William Loren Parks, Quinton Thomas, Victor Williams and June Woods, all of Pueblo.
Kruger. G.H.
nurse 1914 City Directory
Kruse, Anna
domestic, 1921 Directory
Kuegle, Frederick H.
worker race W gender M age 32 marital status S place of birth Ohio occupation physician source 1910 census
Kuegle, Frederick H.
1910 was appointed assistant superintendent of the Colorado State Hospital at Pueblo.
Kuehne, William
gateman, 1923 directory
Kuntz, Stanley R
employee, residence: 1138 Claremont av 1948, City Directory page 225 State Hospital
Kurachi, Pauline
laboratory technician, residence: State Hospital 1948, City Directory page 225 State Hospital
Kusner, Cora
chief dietitian, residence: 1301 Francisco, hse 1 1948, City Directory page 226 State Hospital
Kusner, Harry
Roomer gender M race W age 29 marital status S birthplace Pennsylvania occupation Storekeeper source 1930 census
Kusner, Harry
storekeeper, 1923 directory
Kusner, Harry
storekeeper, 1930 Directory
Kusner, Harry
storekeeper, spouse Cora residence: 1301 Francisco hse 1 1948, City Directory page 226 State Hospital
Kyffin, Bessie
employee, residence: 324 McClelland 1948, City Directory page 226 State Hospital
Kyffin, John W
employee, spouse Bessie B residence: 324 McClelland av 1948, City Directory page 226 State Hospital
Kyte, Ruby Alda
Ruby Alda Kyte - Pueblo Chieftain - September 26, 2003 - Ruby Alda Kyte, 84, passed away Sept. 25, 2003. Survived by her son, Gary T. (Carol) Kyte, of Beulah; daughter, Brenda Jane (Barry) Loos, of Independence, Ky.; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sisters, Grace Rowe, of Denver, Bernes Gourley, of Colorado Springs and Jane Stout, of Craig; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Tyler Utterback Kyte, who was born in Carter County, Tenn.; parents, Charles and Hallie Rasar; daughter, Lynda Kay Kyte; son, Charles Robert Kyte; and two sisters, Trumph and Margaret. Ruby was born Jan. 3, 1919, in Lamar. She attended USC (Pueblo), receiving a bachelor of science degree and worked as a psychiatric technician at the Colorado State Hospital. Ruby was an artist and seamstress and enjoyed reading and playing the piano. At her request, there will be no viewing. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at Southwest Church of Christ, 1635 S. Pueblo Blvd. Those who desire may make memorials in Ruby's name to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund through the funeral home.
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