OBITUARIES

Pamela E. Weaver

Pamela E. Weaver

Feb 9, 2025

Pamela E. Weaver, 76, of Simla, CO, passed away on February 9, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 23, 1948, in Potsdam, NY, to Frederick Page and Mary Davis.

Pam was known for her bubbly personality, vibrant hair, and love of crocheting. Over the years, many were fortunate to receive one of her cherished handmade blankets....

Susan Judith Roberts

Susan Judith Roberts

Feb 3, 2025

Susan Judith Roberts, born on February 4, 1961, in Estherville, Iowa, passed away on February 3, 2025, just one day shy of her 64th birthday. She leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion that will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Susan dedicated many years to a career in customer service at Southwest Airlines, where her warm demeanor...

Elizabeth M. Sala

Elizabeth M. Sala

Feb 1, 2025

Elizabeth “Betty” Mary Mann Sala most affectionaly known as Aunt Betty. Born on November 28, 1934 in Denver, Colorado to Elizabeth Gully Mann. She was welcomed home on to the Gully ranch by her three uncles Jim, John and Bill Gully. Also her Aunt Mayme, Uncle John O’Brien and Cousins John and Jim.

Her early years were spent helping on the...

Charles F. Bergsten

Charles F. Bergsten

Feb 1, 2025



Charles Franklin Bergsten

May 11, 1937 - Feb. 1, 2025

The world lost an original with the passing of Chuck Bergsten, 87, longtime resident of Calhan and a friend to many. Born Charles Franklin Bergsten to Paul and Mildred Bergsten of Essex, Iowa, Chuck spent much of his youth working on the family farm and tinkering in his father's machine shop. He...

Cheryl A. Waters

Cheryl A. Waters

Jan 28, 2025

Cheryl Ann Waters passed away on January 28th, 2025, at Common Spirit Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was 75 years old. Cheryl was born August 9th, 1949. Her parents were Evan Waters and Dorothy Hoover (both deceased).

Cheryl loved her family, and her family members include her sister Debbie (Ray) Thieman, her brother David Waters (deceased), cousins Sharon (Lynn)...

Susan F. Leach

Susan F. Leach

Jan 27, 2025

Susan Fey (Morrow) Leach was born in Chico CA on July 24 1945 to Wilma (Mize) Morrow and Loren Morrow. She and her older sister, Kay, spent their childhood living in Northern California small communities such as Modoc, Bidwell, Wyandotte, and Pence. Sue graduated from Oroville High School in 1963. She then attended Heald Business College in Oakland, CA. While...

John Manyik " Junior "

John Manyik " Junior "

Jan 24, 2025

John Manyik Jr, also known to many as Zedo, 86 of Calhan CO. passed away peacefully at home with his family beside him on January 24, 2025.

Junior was born to Helen(Palko) and John J Manyik on November 15, 1938 in Calhan, CO. Junior enjoyed growing up on the farm North of Calhan with his brothers and sisters, where he was...

Mary E. Larson

Mary E. Larson

Jan 24, 2025

 

December 20, 1933 – January 24, 2025

 Mary Ellen (Stensland) Larson was born in Drayton, ND on December 20, 1933, youngest of 8 children to Anna (Berg) Stensland and Rev. Osmund Stensland.

 Mary was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith by her father and attended country school through 8th grade in Kittson County, Minnesota. The Stensland family moved to southern Minnesota...

Aaron James Froman

Aaron James Froman

Jan 13, 2025

Aaron James Froman passed away on January 13th 2025. He was born January 23rd 2002 in Denver, CO and was raised in Bennett, CO. He is a 2020 graduate of Bennett High School. After graduating, Aaron joined the United States Army and was stationed at Ft. Drum, NY. He was 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, Bravo Company, 2nd Platoon. He...

Paul D. Rogers

Paul D. Rogers

Jan 13, 2025

Paul De F. Rogers was born on January 27, 1940, in Saugus, Colorado, to Claude and Hester Rogers. He departed this life on January 13, 2025, at the age of eighty-four.

Paul attended high school in Arriba, Colorado, graduating in 1958. Shortly thereafter, he moved to Brush, Colorado, where he eventually met and married Margaret Nichols.

After dedicating 25 years as a...

Roy Pearl Elliston

Roy Pearl Elliston

Jan 13, 2025

Roy Pearl Elliston September 19, 1946 – January 13, 2025

Roy Pearl Elliston, 78, of Flagler, Colorado, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 13, 2025.

Born and raised in Flagler, Colorado, Roy entered the world on September 19, 1946, the son of Marjorie Louceil Elliston and James Franklin Elliston. A true adventurer at heart, Roy spent his career in the...

Donald E. Pottorff Jr.

Donald E. Pottorff Jr.

Jan 12, 2025

Donald Eugene Pottorff, Jr, (DJ) passed away at home in Burlington January 12, 2025 following many illnesses. DJ was born to Donald and Jody (Stone) Pottorff November 27, 1977 in Burlington. The family moved to Stratton where DJ attended Stratton Public School. Later, he moved to Brush and graduated from Brush High School. He then moved back to Stratton and...

Amanda T. Rothbauer

Amanda T. Rothbauer

Jan 6, 2025

 

 

 

Amanda “Mandi” Teresa Rothbauer, 49, was born in Beaufort, South Carolina on November 29th, 1975 to James and Karen Vicar and peacefully went Home on January 6th, 2025 at her farm in Simla, Colorado.

 

Mandi was the beloved wife of Mark Rothbauer. A loving mother to Tiffany Engelbrecht, James Rodney, Alex Rothbauer, Dalton Rothbauer, Dylan Rothbauer, Lillian Rothbauer, and MaKenna Rothbauer....

Austin L. Johnston

Austin L. Johnston

Dec 30, 2024



Austin Lane Johnston, born on November 3, 1995, departed this life on December 30, 2024. He was a beloved son, husband, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend whose radiant spirit touched the lives of all who knew him. Austin was the youngest son of Christina and Ray Price and the devoted husband of Sarah Johnston. He shared an unbreakable bond with...

Caron K. Wetter

Caron K. Wetter

Dec 30, 2024

Caron K. Wetter, born on August 9, 1947, in Norton, Kansas, to H. George and Zeta (Nusse)Wetter, peacefully departed this life on December 30, 2024. Caron was a dedicated and compassionate woman who left a lasting impact through her career and her unwavering spirit.

For many years, Caron served as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Lincoln Community Hospital in Hugo, where...

Irene M. Lytle

Irene M. Lytle

Dec 23, 2024



Irene was born on May 1, 1931, in Kit Carson County, Colorado to Sam & Mae Morrow. She attended Kit Carson Public Schools and graduated from Burlington High School in 1949.

After graduation, Irene attended nursing school in Colorado Springs. It was there that she met Frank Martin. They married soon after and moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas where Frank was...

Larry J. Kelly

Larry J. Kelly

Dec 23, 2024

Larry Joe Kelly, a lifelong resident of the Limon community, passed into eternity on December 23, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born on July 20, 1940, in Limon, Colorado, to Joseph and Donna (Hanners) Kelly. Larry graduated from Limon High School and was a member of the United States Army. Larry’s professional career spanned various organizations, including...

Velma M. Frank

Velma M. Frank

Dec 21, 2024

January 27, 1933 - December 21, 2024

With hearts full of gratitude for a life well-lived and deeply loved, the family of Velma M. Frank announces her passing into eternal life. Velma, a woman of unwavering faith, gentle humor, and boundless love for her family and children, was born on January 27, 1933, to Jacob and Mathilda Leikam (Gabel) near Jetmore,...

Joyce J. Koehn

Joyce J. Koehn

Dec 20, 2024

Joyce Jean (Smiley) Koehn was born on September 1, 1937, in Meade County, Kansas, as the fifth child of Floyd and Juanita (Woodruff) Smiley. In 1941, the family moved to a farm and ranch in Elbert County, Colorado, where Joyce’s love for animals and nature began. A highlight of her childhood was receiving a palomino mare named Queenie from her...

Helena Allison

Helena Allison

Dec 18, 2024

Helena, Jacoba Allison (aka Jackie)  1935-2024  Jackie was born on January 26, 1935 in Stutterheim, South Africa to Helena and Casper Fourie. Jackie was one of seven children.  After graduating, she joined the Sea Rangers and when she turned 21, she was eligible to apply as a flight attendant with South African Airways. This was an elite position in those...

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