OBITUARIES

Caradell (Kaye) Mosbarger

Caradell (Kaye) Mosbarger

Mar 2, 2026

Caradell Lynnette (Kaye) Mosbarger, a proud and beloved member of the Byers community, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at the age of 84.

Kaye is survived by her son, Bart Mosbarger, of Byers; brother, Jim Gerstenberger (Nancy), sister, Kathy Palmer (Mick); brother-in-law Tim Hunt (Vicky) son-in-law, Bruce Pelton (Lori) grandsons, Casey Pelton (Jaclyn) of Byers, and Corey Pelton (Kathryn)...

Peggy Brumage

Peggy Brumage

Feb 25, 2026

Peggy Irene Brumage, 86, of Strasburg, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Peggy was born November 9, 1939, in Brush, Colorado to Thomas Homer and Lillian Rose (Scott) Knight.

On May 24, 1955, Peggy married Daryl Dean Brumage in Denver, CO. Peggy worked a variety of jobs including waitressing and secretarial work until moving to Byers, CO, in 1972. There they...

Roseann Pianella

Roseann Pianella

Feb 24, 2026

Roseann Pianella, 79, passed away on February 24, 2026, in the dignity of her home with her family by her side. She was born on August 31, 1946.

Roseann graduated Oriskany Central High School in 1965 and worked at Marcy Psychiatric Center for over 30 years.

She is predeceased by her mother, Thressa Pianella.

Roseann leaves behind her three children and their spouses:...

Leslie W. Pitts

Leslie W. Pitts

Feb 24, 2026

Leslie W. Pitts, born on August 8, 1960, in Hugo, Colorado, passed away on February 24, 2026. A dedicated mail carrier, Leslie also operated The Patio and The Golden Spike and had experience in various construction jobs throughout his life. He grew up in Byers and attended Byers High School, Northeastern Jr. College, and Colorado State University.

Leslie's passion for sports,...

Marilyn L. Brott

Marilyn L. Brott

Feb 24, 2026

Marilyn Lou (Miller) Brott 

February 17, 1946 – February 24, 2026 

Marilyn Lou (Miller) Brott was born on February 17, 1946, to the late Teckla Miller and the late Clifford Amdahl. She spent much of her early childhood on the farm of her grandparents, the late Rose and Henry Miller, where she loved driving the tractor—carefully pressing the brakes to keep from...

Martha R Thompson

Martha R Thompson

Feb 23, 2026

An obituary will be posted once it becomes available.

Debra J Klapperich

Debra J Klapperich

Feb 22, 2026

Debra Jean Klapperich, age 67, of Limon, Colorado passed away on Sunday February22, 2026 at HCA HealthOne Aurora, Aurora, CO. (Aurora Medical Center) after a courageous 7-year battle with ovarian cancer surrounded by family and friends. 

Debra “Debi” was born on February 26,1958 in Saint Paul, MN, the daughter of Alvin and Barbara Anderson Obermann and graduated from Woodbury High School...

Carlos E. Varela

Carlos E. Varela

Feb 20, 2026

Presentare la vida de Carlos Varela como el, en broma, seguramente lo haría…

“Un 20 de Mayo de 1956 en Peñitas Chihuahua, nació un niño muy bonito.”

Carlos Enrique Varela, fue el tercer hijo de ocho hermanos. Sus padres fueron Enrique y María Esther Varela. Creció en Gómez Farias, Chihuahua, y cuando tenía 12 años viajo junto con su padre a trabajar...

Virgil D Sykes

Virgil D Sykes

Feb 20, 2026

Virgil Sykes, age 90, passed away February 20, 2026 at home in Simla, Colorado. He was born July 19, 1935 to Carl and Mae (McKnight) Sykes, the youngest of 4 children in Deridder, Louisiana. Before he was one year old, they moved to Colorado living in and around the Matheson area, where he attended school. As a teenager, Virgil drove...

Thomas Berben

Thomas Berben

Feb 15, 2026

Thomas James Berben, 32, of Limon, Colorado, passed away on February 15, 2026, in Hugo, Colorado.

Thomas was a son, a devoted husband, a proud father, a brother, an uncle, and a friend to many. He was deeply loved, and made a lasting impact on the lives of those who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Cynthia, his daughters; Sadie...

Jack Lee Lawson

Jack Lee Lawson

Feb 15, 2026

Jack L. Lawson

March 15, 1945 – February 13, 2026

Jack Lee Lawson was born March 15, 1945, in Yoder, Colorado, to Glenn and Beulah (Tipton) Lawson. Though named Jackie, he wanted to be known simply as Jack. He attended Alta Vista, Simla, and Calhan schools, graduating from Calhan High School in 1963. He briefly attended Fort Lewis College and the University...

Peggy J. Pearson

Peggy J. Pearson

Feb 14, 2026

Peggy Jean Pearson, a long time resident of Sharon Springs, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 14th, 2026, just a day after her 92nd birthday. Born on February 13th, 1934, in Weskan, Kansas, Peggy was the daughter of Ray Welsh and Clara Blodgett Welsh. She attended and graduated from Weskan School. Later in life, she graduated from Cosmetology school in...

Tracy Lynn Kimble

Tracy Lynn Kimble

Feb 12, 2026

Tracy Lynn Kimble was born in Flagler, Colorado, on January 1st, 1955. Her arrival into this world was a difficult one, leaving her physically and mentally handicapped. Due to her condition, Tracy faced and endured many challenges, but persevered and earned a high school diploma from Limon High School in 1975. Soon after graduation, she found her niche under the...

Carl Metsker

Carl Metsker

Feb 6, 2026

Carl Metsker, of Watkins, Colorado, passed away at the age of 93.

Carl was born on June 20, 1932, in Quinter, Kansas. He was raised in Lakewood, Colorado, where he built the foundations of a life defined by service, dedication, and family. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, an experience that remained an...

Wayne K. Willard

Wayne K. Willard

Feb 6, 2026

Wayne K. Willard, 93, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 06, 2026. Wayne was born March 08, 1932 in Hemingford, NE, the son of Donald O. Willard and Macil Marie (Roberts) Willard.

Wayne graduated from Sidney High School in Sidney, Nebraska in 1950. Following high school, he continued his education at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado,...

Audrey L. Campfield

Audrey L. Campfield

Jan 31, 2026

Audrey Louise Campfield

January 12, 1935 - January 31, 2026

Audrey Louise Campfield, 91, of Bennett, Colorado, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, at Hillcrest Care Center and The Towers (Assisted Living) in Wray, Colorado. Family, friends and staff members were able to bid her a fond goodbye.

Born at home on January 12, 1935, in Strasburg, Colorado to Frank and Merle...

Lola M. Igou

Lola M. Igou

Jan 25, 2026

Hi, I am Lola! “I go, you go, we all go to Hugo. That’s me. I am an Igou and I like to go.”

When I think of Lola, the first thing that comes to mind is her smile, easy laugh, twinkling blue eyes, iconic hairdo, and for a long while her excellent red glasses.

She was so tidy and clean in...

Kevin Michael Hemphill

Kevin Michael Hemphill

Jan 15, 2026

Kevin Michael Hemphill, 57, passed away peacefully at his home in Strasburg, Colo., January 15, 2026, due to complications from pancreatic cancer.

Visitation and a Holy Rosary will be in Mundell Gymnasium at Strasburg High School at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 19. A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 21 at Our Lady of the Plains Catholic...

Lucas M. Skrzypek

Lucas M. Skrzypek

Jan 15, 2026

Lucas Michael (Luke) was born September 7, 1999 and departed this life at his home in Calhan on January 15, 2026. Luke was born in Aurora, Colorado at The Medical Center of Aurora to Eric and Judy Skrzypek. Luke lived in Calhan his whole life with his parents and sister Shea.

Luke attended Calhan School. He was active with school functions...

Nadine Kissel

Nadine Kissel

Jan 14, 2026

In Loving Memory of Nadine Kissel

Nadine Kissel entered God’s loving arms on January 14, 2026. Born on September 27, 1936, Nadine spent her earliest years at her family’s farmhouse in Lamar, Oklahoma. She was welcomed by her parents, Roy and Beulah Mowdy, and joined by her four older brothers: Roy, Troy, Charles, and Donnie. After spending her early childhood in...

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