OBITUARIES

Mardean B. Haines

Mardean B. Haines

Jul 22, 2025

On July 22, 2025, Mardean Beth Haines went to be with the Lord. She passed away peaceful at her home in Castle Rock, Colorado.

Named after both her parents, Dean and Marjorie (Sailer) Stewart, Mardean was born on October 19, 1954 in Burlington, Colorado. She grew up on the Stewart farm 9 miles north of Burlington. When she was 6 years...

Kathy Ratzlaff

Kathy Ratzlaff

Jul 21, 2025

Kathleen Copeland Ratzlaff, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Kathy was born on October 1, 1937, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Dodge City, Kansas, to Thomas Copeland and Madeleine Houser. She was raised alongside her brothers Herb, LeRoy, and John Copeland, who...

Aleja G. Nunez

Aleja G. Nunez

Jul 18, 2025

Obituary will be posted when it becomes available. 

Julia A. Johnson

Julia A. Johnson

Jul 18, 2025

Obituary will be posted when it becomes available. 

Kent A. Vashus

Kent A. Vashus

Jul 17, 2025

Kent Amos Vashus, a cherished member of the Deer Trail and Byers communities, was born on October 16, 1971, in Denver, Colorado to Larry Vashus and Cheryl VanMetre. He left us unexpectedly on July 17, 2025, in Maui, Hawaii, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and commitment to family and community.

Kent was a proud graduate of Deer Trail High...

Oliver "Wayne" Brown

Oliver "Wayne" Brown

Jul 16, 2025

Oliver Wayne "Wayne" Brown

December 26, 1937 -July 16, 2025

Oliver Wayne "Wayne" Brown, 87, of Limon, Colorado, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, at his cherished "Jesus is Lord Ranch" North of Limon.

Wayne was born on December 26, 1937, in Genoa, Colorado, the third of six children born to Howard Lincoln and Lucille Jewel (Miley) Brown.

As a teenager, Wayne worked...

Theresa Lewis

Theresa Lewis

Jul 10, 2025

Theresa Lynn Middlemist Lewis was the fourth child born to Garold and Geraldine Middlemist on January 8, 1962, and passed away July 10, 2025. She grew up on the family farm, east of Deer Trail and attended Deer Trail School all twelve years. Following her graduation, she attended business school. Her love for the farm and all things livestock never...

Michael Bopp

Michael Bopp

Jul 9, 2025

Michael Donn Bopp, 63, of Eaton, Colorado, passed away July 9th, 2025, post-surgical respiratory failure. He was born to R. Elaine (Sharp) Forsythe and Donald Bopp on April 20th, 1962.

Mike loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, riding ATV’s and motorcycles. He loved his dogs Abby and Rebel. He was a successful businessman, retiring after 41 years with Winnelson Co. Mike...

Lyle R. Hamacher

Lyle R. Hamacher

Jul 2, 2025



Lyle Hamacher, 80, of Simla, Colorado, passed away on July 2, 2025, at home. Lyle was born November 22, 1944, in Matheson, Colorado to Ralph and Genevieve (Grokett) Hamacher. Lyle was raised on the farm where he was taught to work hard, be honest and true to his word. He graduated from Big Sandy School in 1963. On June 27,...

James Daniel

James Daniel

Jun 30, 2025

James “Jim” Lee Daniel

October 18, 1949 – June 30, 2025

James “Jim” Lee Daniel, of Strasburg, CO, passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Lamar, CO to Robert and Irene Daniel, Jim was raised near Holly and later in Fort Morgan, where he earned the nickname “Tank” for his strength and determination. He...

Laura Elizabeth Howe Stone

Laura Elizabeth Howe Stone

Jun 26, 2025

Laura Elizabeth Howe Stone was born to Arthur and Dora Howe in Genoa, Colorado on March 4, 1927, the tenth of thirteen children. She was raised in the Genoa area and attended schools in Genoa, Bovina and Limon as well as the Ramsey and Anderson schools. She met Lyle Stone in her junior year, dating off and on, becoming serious...

Mary J. Dischner

Mary J. Dischner

Jun 25, 2025

Mary J. Dischner was born on December 8, 1953, the third child of Myron and Loretta Dischner in Burlington, Colorado. She passed away on June 25, 2025 after an illness at St. Thomas More Hospital in Canon City, Colorado.

She received her education at St. Charles Academy and Stratton High School. After high school she worked several jobs in the Stratton...

Mike Huffman

Mike Huffman

Jun 25, 2025

Michael Andrew Huffman aka "Coach Huffy", aged 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25th. His life started on April 13, 1947 in Limon Colorado. He grew up near the Huffman Family Homestead. He attended Limon Schools graduating in 1965.Upon graduation, his success as a Limon Badger in football and wrestling allowed him to attend Western State University in Gunnison,...

Carolin Dreher

Carolin Dreher

Jun 23, 2025

Carolin (Randa) Dreher of rural Kirk, Colorado went to be with the Lord on June 23, 2025 surrounded by family at Wray Community Hospital in Wray, Colorado.

Carolin was born on April 11, 1947, to Edwin and Marilda (Werth) Randa in Hays, Kansas. When Carolin was a young child, the family relocated to Lebanon, Kansas briefly before making a home in...

Phyllis M. Kauffman

Phyllis M. Kauffman

Jun 17, 2025

Phyllis Marie Kauffman passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, at the age of 91, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born March 16, 1934, in Decatur, Nebraska to William and Gertrude Richards.

Phyllis attended Craig High School in 1951. She married James Kauffman on May 9, 1963, in Raton, New Mexico. To this union, two daughters were born. Phyllis...

Kathryn M. Myers

Kathryn M. Myers

Jun 12, 2025

Kathryn Mae Lell Myers

October 15, 1930 – June 12, 2025

Kathryn Mae Lell Myers, 94, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, in Aurora, Colorado. Born on October 15, 1930, in Delta, Colorado, to her parents Adolph and Leona Lell, the family lived on a farm outside Delta including her brother Gordon Lell and sister Lorraine Driscoll. This is where Kathryn’s...

John "Jack" Clair

John "Jack" Clair

Jun 1, 2025

John “Jack” Wayne Clair, born on September 11, 1944, in Denver, Colorado, to John H. Clair and Georgia E. Taylor, entered into his heavenly home on June 1, 2025.

Jack graduated from Bennett High School in 1965 and continued his education at Northeastern Junior College, earning an associate degree in Liberal Arts in May 1966. He returned to the family farm...

Deborah L. Humpert

Deborah L. Humpert

May 29, 2025

Deborah L Humpert of Limon, CO passed on May 29, 2025 at her home.

Debbie was born in March 31, 1959 to Verl and Peggy McElwain. She grew up on the family farm near Matheson, CO. She learned to cook, throw straw bales, drive combines and tractors, herd cattle, as well as the many tasks required to grow up as a...

Randy D. Frazier

Randy D. Frazier

May 27, 2025

Randy Dean Frazier, 60, of Greeley Colorado, passed away May 27th, 2025 at Swedish hospital, with his family by his side after facing multiple lengthy and debilitating illnesses. Randy was born into this world on July 26th, 1964 at Memorial hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado where we were welcomed by his parents Larry Frazier and Dolores (Poorman) Frazier, and older...

Sypraseuth Keoboualapha

Sypraseuth Keoboualapha

May 24, 2025

Cremation

Obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available. 

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