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Josephine Hermes Obituary

Josephine Marie Hermes, age 74, died on May 28, 2016 at the Life Care Center in Colorado Springs after a long illness. She was a CNA for a local nursing home, a mother, sister-in-law and dear friend.

Josephine Marie Basile was born on September 8, 1941 in Los Angeles, California to the late Benjamin Phillip (Hazel) Gerber Basile. She married and raised a family.

She was of the Catholic faith and was an avid Broncos Fan.

She is survived by her husband, William Peter Hermes; her son: Billy Hermes, her sister-in-law: Barbara (John) Longmore of Palmdale, California and her care provider: Kandiss Pemwell.

Memorial Service, 2:00PM, Thursday, June 16, 2016 at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 E. Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80909.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Jun. 15, 2016.

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Clare Jaramillo

June 9, 2024

Jo was a lovely lady! She was strong willed and committed to her loved ones and to her job! I enjoyed being her friend and neighbor!

Virginia garcia

June 2, 2024

Hi billy and William I don´t know if you remember me Virginia Garcia I worked with Jo in California I am so sad about her passing. My condolence to you and your family Ian sorry we did not keep in touch god bless you both

sherry seever

June 25, 2016

I loved jo so much, she always made me laugh . She's definitely in heaven.
Sherry Seever

June 20, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family during this time of grief. Psalms 55 : 22.

Clare Jaramillo

June 17, 2016

I was Jo's neighbor for many, many years. She was really a nice person. She was dedicated to her family and to her career as a CNA. She loved her job. I know she is in heaven! She earned her angel wings here on earth! May she rest in peace.

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