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Kim L. Goodwin

Kim L. Goodwin

Aug 7, 2025

Kim Lowell Goodwin was born in Flagler, Colorado, on June 10, 1958, to Lowell and Veva Goodwin. He had four sisters: Minta Rose Wunder, Lucille Marie Dykes, Resha Jo Santistevan, and Rena Sue Goodwin; and one brother: Odis Wayne Goodwin. Kim was married to Tammy L. Bacon and to that union he was blessed with two sons: Nathan Lowell, and...

Amy D. Solomon

Amy D. Solomon

Aug 5, 2025

Amy Dian Solomon, 61 years of age, fell asleep in death on August 5, 2025. Amy was born January 14, 1964 in Denver, Colorado to Jess and Judy Solomon. She was the fourth of five children. She was preceded in death by her parents Jess and Judy Solomon and her brother Scott Solomon.

She is survived by her two sons Christopher...

Stephen W. Monks

Stephen W. Monks

Aug 2, 2025

Stephen Wayne Monks, of Limon, passed on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025. Steve was born at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs on August 23rd, 1953, to Bill and Gladys (Arrowood) Monks. From an early age, he learned to successfully raise cattle on the family ranch. Steve was a gifted mechanic, rebuilding a Model T for the first time at the tender...

Kathleen S. Kropp

Kathleen S. Kropp

Jul 29, 2025

Kathleen Susan Kropp was born on March 14, 1987, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, to Patrick and Kendell Kropp and passed away in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on July 29, 2025. She attended Limon Public Schools where she graduated as class Valedictorian in 2005.

Music was very much at the center of Kathleen’s life, and music provided many of her most profound connections...

Gary W. Rose

Gary W. Rose

Jul 26, 2025

Gary Wayne Rose was born September 7, 1940, in Woodward, Oklahoma, to Alice and Thomas Rose. They moved from Oklahoma to California, and he eventually completed high school in Monterey, California. He then joined the U.S. Air Force where he became an airplane mechanic and crew chief. After completing his Air Force service, he went to work for commercial airlines...

Kent E. Minor

Kent E. Minor

Jul 24, 2025

Kent Eugene Minor, 67, of Idalia, Colorado, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025 at his home. He was born in Englewood, Colorado on August 3, 1957 to Kenneth and Lois (Armstrong) Minor. He graduated from Thornton High School in 1975 and attended Mesa State University in Grand Junction for 2 years. In 1978 he married Joy Tjornehoij and together they...

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

Aleja G. Nunez July 17, 1938 – July 18, 2025

Aleja G. Nunez, age 87, of Burlington, Colorado, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, in Grand Island, Nebraska, surrounded by her loved ones.

Aleja was born on July 17, 1938, in Juan Aldama, Zacatecas, Mexico, to Domingo Garcia and Eulalia Alvarado. She later made her home in Burlington, Colorado, where she...

Julia A. Johnson

Julia A. Johnson

Jul 18, 2025

Julia Ann Johnson, 84, of Limon, CO passed away on July 18, 2025 in Limon, CO at home.

One of eleven children, Julia was born on December 18, 1940 to Harry Earl and Mary May (Shaw) Watson in Colorado Springs, CO. She graduated from Simla High School in 1958.

Julia married Richard (Dick) Lyons in 1983, and they made their home in...

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...

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