Jack Swennes
Aug 24, 2023
Jack Swennes, a man of many passions and pursuits, passed away on August 24, 2023, at the age of 82. Born in Colorado Springs on June 13, 1941, to Marguerite and John Swennes, Jack's remarkable journey touched the lives of many. Growing up in Hugo, Colorado, he attended Hugo High School before earning a degree in Industrial Arts from Colorado...
Marie Smith
Aug 23, 2023
Amy Marie Wood Smith passed peacefully Wednesday morning August 23, 2023, at Grace Manor Care Center in Burlington, Colorado. Marie was 87 years old.
Neal and Loraine Wood welcomed Amy Marie into their arms on May 27th, 1936, in Burlington Colorado. She was the oldest of three children. Being the namesake of her Aunt Amy May Wood, she grew...
Leonard J. Calkum
Aug 21, 2023
Leonard J. Calkum
Leonard Joseph Calkum was born on November 6, 1931, in Matheson Colorado. His parents, William G. and Hattie Calkum (Dunn) had a small farm outside town. Leonard had two older brothers, Kenneth and Hubert and one sister, Josie. Around 1940, the family moved into Matheson, where William worked as the postmaster. Growing up, Leonard helped his...
Gary Walter Maul
Aug 16, 2023
On January 26, 1952, on the Maul Ranch of Kiowa, CO, Walter and Lavonne Maul and sister Nona welcomed into the world a rather large 10 pounds of bouncing baby boy, Gary Walter Maul. Later, three more siblings, Linda, Sheila, and Michael, would join the family. Born and raised as a fifth generation rancher in Kiowa, Gary appreciated...
Danny Lee Barber
Aug 14, 2023
Danny Barber (58), of Bennett, Colorado, passed away on August 14, 2023. He passed away in Bennett, Colorado due to heath issues.
Danny was born on October 19, 1964, in Akron, Colorado, to Al and Donna Barber. He grew up with Rick, Trent, and Jim Barber. As a teen, he loved spending his time participating in wrestling,...
Roger L. Clark
Aug 13, 2023
Former Burlington, CO resident, Roger, Lee Clark, 81, passed away, August 13, 2023 at Topside Manor, Goodland, Kansas. Roger was born in Sparks, Nevada on May 7, 1942 to Leroy and Mabel Clark. He was the third of five children. He grew up on the family farm, Norton, Kansas, moving to Burlington in 1958. After graduating high school, May...
Rickie W. Torrence
Aug 13, 2023
Rick Wayne Torrence
Born in Colorado Springs November 2nd, 1952 to Ben and Bonnie Torrence. He lived in Widefield until Rick was 7, when they moved to Rush where he attended school and graduated with a small class of 12.
Rick married Gail Watson on May 12th, 1973, to this union 3 sons were born, Travis, Alvin and Roger. ...
Joseph L. King
Aug 8, 2023
Joseph Loren King was born on July 10, 1960 to Joseph Lewis King and Frances Clay King Blair. He was the third of four children; Annette, Bernadette, Joe, and Patrick. He graduated from Limon High School in 1978. Shortly after graduation, he joined the Marines. He spent the majority of his service time at Camp Pendleton in California. After...
Kip W. Strode
Aug 7, 2023
Kip Wayne Strode, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully on August 7th, 2023, at his home in Hugo, Colorado. He was born on April 16th, 1968, to Norma Jaques and Don Strode in Hugo.Kip had a bright and accomplished life. He graduated from Limon High School in 1986 and went on to become a dedicated member...
Norma J. Ewing
Aug 5, 2023
Norma Jane Ewing passed away at the age of 98 on August 5, 2023, in the Grace Manor Care Center, Burlington, Colorado. She was surrounded by her children, Neal Ewing and Diana Walz, and their spouses Laura Monks and Lee Walz. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd; her daughter, Barbara; her mother and father, Neola...
Edward V. Emmerling
Aug 1, 2023
Ed Emmerling was called home to be with the Lord August 1, 2023, at the age of 72 in Loveland Colorado. Ed was born December 1, 1950 to John and Lois Emmerling in Denver Colorado. Ed grew up east of Genoa on the farm and attended Genoa school from grades 1 to 12. After Graduation, Ed attended Colorado State...
Brian R. Perko
Jul 30, 2023
Brian Roy Perko was born on July 19, 1964 and peacefully passed away on July 30th, 2023 at his residence in Arriba, Colorado at the age of 59. Brian was born in Denver, Colorado to his father Lawrence Perko and mother Janice Turner. He grew up and attended school at Thornton High School. On May 14th, 1983 he married...
Patricia (Patti) Bingham
Jul 28, 2023
Patricia Bingham passed away in Denver on or about July 28, 2023 from natural causes. She was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on March 18th, 1951, to Philomena and Howard Bigham and both preceded her in death. There is one surviving half- sister in Pennsylvania. Patricia worked for Lori’s Gifts in Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children in Denver, Colorado. There...
Virginia Marie Lengel
Jul 28, 2023
Virginia Marie Lengel, fondly known as Virginia, gracefully left this world on July 28, 2023. She was born on July 11, 1929, in Idalia, Colorado, to her loving parents. Virginia's bright spirit and immense love for her family and community will forever be remembered.Growing up on her family farm near the Old Boden School, Virginia developed an early appreciation for...
Rocky E Stone
Jul 25, 2023
Ronald Eugene Stone, 76, passed away on July 25, 2023, at his home in Vona, Colorado. He was born on November 1, 1946, in Miles City, Montana to Elizabeth and Eugene Stone.
Known to all as “Rocky,” he grew up in Rapid City, South Dakota. He met his future wife and lifelong partner, Sherry Buck, in the 8th grade...
Doug J. Koehn
Jul 24, 2023
Douglas James Koehn, 63 of Limon Colorado, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023 with his loving family at his side.
Doug was born to James and Joyce (Smiley) Koehn on May 3, 1960 at Mercy Hospital in Denver. He was welcomed home by his older sister Jeanie, to be followed by his baby sister Lisa in 1965.
Doug...
Eshaid Fernando Marquez
Jul 22, 2023
Eshaid Fernando Marquez, a dedicated Sergeant at the State of Colorado Department of Corrections, tragically and suddenly passed away on July 22, 2023. He was born to Fernando Marquez and Karina Verdugo on November 19, 1992, in Chihuahua, Mexico.Eshaid had a passion for his career and served as a Seargent at the Department of Corrections for the State of...
Gary L. Bohrer
Jul 15, 2023
Gary Leon Bohrer, 83, of Ramah, Colorado passed away July 15, 2023 at home. Gary was born March 14, 1940 at Las Animas, Colorado to Raymond and Lena Bohrer. He joined the National Guard at an early age and served 3 years. After his service, he moved to Simla, Colorado where he became a welder for Nichols Tillage Tools...
Robert Jack Williams
Jul 13, 2023
Robert Jack Williams was born on September 6th, 1934 in Aurora, Colorado to Roy and Gladys Williams. Robert had 4 sisters; Judy, Linda, Patsy and Cheryl and 4 brothers; Richard, Roger, Ronald and Roy. Robert married Elva Mae Houghton on May 6th, 1955, they were married for 65 years. They had 4 children; Roger, Mark, Kenny and Sherri. 12...
William E. Shields
Jul 11, 2023
William (Bill) E. Shields died on July 11 in Bennett, Colorado. Bill was born March 31, 1944 in Mobile, Alabama to Elton and Lena Shields.
Bill was raised in New Jersey. After spending 2 years in the US Army, including a year served in Vietnam, he attended the Teterboro School of Aeronautics and graduated as a jet mechanic. He...
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