ENGELKING, Loretta (Crooks) 1935-2012

CROOKS, ENGELKING, HOLDING

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 10/13/2012 at 12:25:22

Arvada, Colorado - Loretta Crooks Engelking passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2012, at home, after a long illness surrounded by her family and husband Eugene. Her body was cremated per her wishes. Burial will be October 19, in Fort Logan, Colorado.

Loretta was born November 9, 1935, at Rockford, Iowa, a daughter of Wilbur and Gladys (Holding) Crooks. She was the eldest of eleven siblings. She grew up in Dougherty, Iowa, attending school at St. Patrick's, Dougherty.

She married Eugene Engelking April 1, 1956. To this marriage three children were born: Terryn, Karen, and Eugene, Jr.

Loretta will be sadly missed by her family, brothers and sisters.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son Eugene, Jr., brother Lloyd, sister Barbara, and daughter-in-law.

[Globe Gazette; October 13, 2012]