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Carl William Stewart - December 18, 1929 - April 10, 2022

Departed: 04/10/2022 (Holyoke)

Obituary Preview: Funeral Services - Monday April 18, 2022 at Baucke Funeral Chapel in Holyoke, CO for Carl William Stewart, age 92, who passed away on Sunday April 10, 2022 at the Sutherland Care Center in Sutherland, NE.

Pastor Alan Harris from the Julesburg Christian Church officiated the services.  Interment was in the Holyoke Cemetery.  Baucke Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Carl William Stewart, son of Claude James and Ila May (Ham) Stewart, was born December 18, 1929 in Beaver, Oklahoma.

Carl attended school in Marshfield, MO.  Carl traveled on a harvest crew to Holyoke, CO where he met Ermagene Velma Adams at the skating rink.  They courted for a year and were married on November 5, 1949.

Carl worked for Holt County COOP in O’Neill, NE from 1958-1991.  Carl enjoyed visiting with all of his fuel customers sharing fishing and hunting stories.  Carl didn’t know a stranger and loved talking.

Carl was an avid fisherman, deer hunter and expert homemade ice cream maker. Carl enjoyed fishing and hunting with his sons and grandchildren.  His fuel customers would share fresh cream with him often for homemade ice cream.  Carl loved making homemade ice cream and taught all of his grandchildren, nieces and nephews how to hand crank it. His rule was ‘if you don’t crank, you don’t eat it’.  Carl loved to carve diamond willow canes.  He was very proud to collect the diamond willow trees near Atkinson, NE to make into his crafty canes.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents Claude James and Ila May Stewart; daughter Carla Jean; sister, Elma June Stewart; brothers Charlie Stewart, Austin Stewart, James Stewart, Donald Stewart, Gene Stewart, and Irvin Ray Stewart.

Carl is survived by wife Erma Stewart; sons Rocky (Jackie) Stewart; Ron (Teresa) Stewart; and Rodney (Barbara) Stewart; ten grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

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Martha May Stoermer - February 25, 1947 - April 06, 2022

Departed: 04/06/2022 (Holyoke)

Obituary Preview: Martha Kay (Ewald) Stoermer was born along with her twin sister Marcia on February 25, 1947 in North Platte, Ne. To Hazel (Smith) Ewald and Henry Ewald. She Passed from this life April 6, 2022 at the age of 75.

Martha grew up in Stoneham, Colorado attending grade school in New Raymer. In 1960 the family moved to Holyoke, Co. Following their father's job with Burlington Northern Railroad. The girls completed Jr. High and Highschool in Holyoke.

Shortly after graduation in 1966 Martha met and married Emil Stoermer and to this union their first daughter was born in 1968. In 1971 Martha became the first woman in the state of Colorado to give birth to quadruplets. Three of the girls survived losing only one two days after birth. Martha then settled into raising her family in Holyoke.

Martha and Emil were divorced in 1987 and the children went with their father leaving Martha with her mother. Martha then met Jim Liebbrandt and they moved in together in the early 90’s. Jim and Martha lived as husband and wife for 30 years. Jim passed in 2019 leaving Martha only her twin sister and her sister's husband to help and care for her.

Martha was preceded in death by her one daughter, her husband of 30 years Jim Liebbrandt, her twin sister Marcia Cogburn, her parents Henry and Hazel Ewald, and Jim’s Parents George and Esther Liebbrandt.

She is survived by four daughters, daughter in law Machell Lovell and her children, nephews Brent Peckham and wife Sherrie and Todd Peckham, and brother-in-law Steven Cogburn.

Visitation – Saturday, April 16, 2022 from 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. at Baucke Funeral Home in Holyoke, Colorado.

Funeral Service – Monday, April 18, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at Baucke Funeral Home in Holyoke, Colorado.  Interment followed at the Holyoke Cemetery.  Pastor Mike Brown officiated the service.

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Betty Lee McBee - September 28, 1932 - April 02, 2022

Departed: 04/02/2022 (Holyoke)

Obituary Preview: Betty McBee passed from this earth, into the arms of Jesus on April 2 2022 in Holyoke Colorado. Betty was born on September 28 1932 at her family home. Her parents were William (Bill) Henry Milholland and Blondena Dorsey (Kerns) Milholland. Betty was the 3rd of 7 children born to Bill and Blondena. Her siblings were Ila, Don, Norma, Judy, Billy and Allen. Betty grew up in rural Phillips County and attended Holyoke Schools. She was active in Marching Band while attending Holyoke High School.

Betty married Don Guernsey in 1949 and in the mid ‘50s they moved to Denver Colorado where Don was a police officer. Betty and Don had 4 children, Craig, Ronald, Janet & Jeffrey. Betty worked in retail settings. Betty and Don divorced in 1973.

Betty married Jim McBee in 1980 and their family increased with the addition of Jim’s kids, Sherri, Carol Scott and Deanna. Jim and Betty made a point of not defining whose kids any of them were; they were all Jim and Betty’s kids. They moved to Paoli Colorado in the fall of 1982. Deanna came to live with them shortly afterward.

Betty will be dearly missed by all of the her family, Craig (deceased), Ron (Marsha) of Paoli CO , Janet (Kevin) of Thornton CO, Sherri (Steve) of Denver CO, Carol of Denver CO, Jeff of Wheatland WY , Scott (Linda) Coral Springs of FL ,  Deanna of Paoli CO and Kim Guernsey of Haxtun, CO . This family also includes 17 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren and countless nieces and nephews.

Betty was baptized as a child and her faith was always strong. Jim and Betty attended 1st Baptist Church in Holyoke. Betty was very active in her church and enjoyed volunteering at Melissa Memorial Hospital, where she greeted each person with a smile and an encouraging word. Betty belonged to sewing /quilting groups in Holyoke and Sterling. In addition to her sewing and quilting projects she was also extremely gifted in making stained glass and often had several needlework projects going. Betty made quilts for her family and often for friends, she made baby quilts for each of the babies in all 3 generations of grandchildren. She also designed angels for all of the women in her life from her mom, mother-in-law, sisters, daughters and granddaughters and each angel was named after them.  It was a family tradition that at Christmas each daughter, and grandchild received a handmade gift and the guys all got tins full of homemade cookies, this was a delight every year.

Betty was proceeded in death by her parents, Sisters Ila and Norma , brothers Don, Bill and Allen , her son Craig , son-in-laws John and Peter and grandchildren , Cara , Rachel, Jamie ,and Joe.

In Lieu of flowers please make a donation in Betty McBee’s name to the First Baptist Church of Holyoke, CO.

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Jessica Rene Owens - September 04, 2005 - March 21, 2022

Departed: 03/21/2022 (Holyoke)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Jessica Rene Owens.

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Shirley Daunita Hielscher - June 26, 1936 - March 20, 2022

Departed: 03/20/2022 (Holyoke)

Obituary Preview: Shirley Daunita (Gill) Hielscher of Holyoke passed away Sunday March 20, 2022, in Sterling, CO at the age of 85. Shirley was born in Dover Colorado on June 26, 1936, to Wilbur and Sarah (Davis) Gill.  Shirley, along with her brothers Rod and Scott and Sister Barb grew up along the tracks of the Denver and Rio Grande Narrow Gauge Railroad.  They lived in Frazier, East Portal, Nederland, Rollinsville, Tabernash, Pueblo, Grand Junction and Helper Utah, wherever the duties of her father as Roadmaster took them.  She had loved telling tales of their adventures growing up along the tracks and one room schoolhouses. She had a love of math, science, dance and performing in school plays. Shirley graduated from Carbon High School in Price UT in 1954.

Shirley met her husband, Earl Hielscher while visiting with her aunt & uncle, Pauline and Ralph Ayers in Iliff CO.  They married on August 28, 1954, in Denver CO.  She worked alongside her husband in farming in the Iliff area from 1954-1976 when they moved to Holyoke CO to continue farming from 1976-2000 when their son Rich took over the hard labor for them.  During this time, they raised 6 kids.  Shirley loved attending all the junior high and high school football, basketball, wrestling, concerts and especially Victoria’s school plays. Then came the love of playing with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She said, “the more noise we made the happier we were”.

During her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and canning.  She was famous in our family for her homemade donuts, Christmas candies and always had a house full for the holidays.  One of Shirley’s greatest loves was walking, and she could always be seen walking through the town of Holyoke.  Shirley also volunteered at the nursing home in Holyoke, with Awanas at her church and at Mesa Verde National Park.  In her later years she developed a love of travel going horseback riding in Alaska, swimming with stingrays in Antigua, whale watching and hiking at Kilauea volcano in Hawaii and all the national parks.

Shirley is survived by her sister Barb Gill of Weaver, AL; Sons Richard (Gail) Hielscher, Gordon (Misty) of Holyoke: Jim (Kim) Hielscher of Greeley, Dennis (Deb) of Sterling; daughters Victoria Hielscher of Euless, TX; Cindy Hielscher of Holyoke; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, and 27 step great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Earl; parents Wilbur and Sarah; brothers Roderic Gill and Scott Gill; Grandson Brett Hielscher; step grandson Matt Whaley.

Memorial service will be held March 28, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Holyoke at 10am. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

Baucke Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Louis H. Barnett - July 12, 1932 - March 17, 2022

Departed: 03/17/2022 (Holyoke)

Obituary Preview: Louis Hamilton Barnett (89 years old) of Fleming, Colorado passed away March 17, 2022, at Colorado Plains Medical Center in Fort Morgan, Colorado.

Louis was born July 12th, 1932, to Wayne and Phyllis Barnett in Brownell, Kansas. He was the 2nd child of 5 children. His siblings were Lawrence, Mary, John and Barb.

The family enjoyed living the country life. When Lou and his brother Lawrence were young, they hid a sack of gold coins in the ground at the old homestead. He always wanted to go back to see if he could find them, but he never got the chance. As a child he had his share of trials and tribulations. Due to having Polio and falling off a horse and breaking his hip, he spent much of his time in the Children’s Hospital.

The family moved from Brownell, Kansas to Arapahoe, Colorado in 1946 and later moved to Laird Colorado where he graduated high school in 1951. The summer after graduation he married Delores Fox and they were married for 16 years. From that marriage they had four children, Douglas, Donald, David and Debra. Lou and Dee moved from Wray to Fort Morgan in 1955 where he worked for a Texaco Station then later owned and operated Lou’s Texaco. In approximately 1963, he purchased his first truck and continued to drive truck and broker grain until his retirement.

In 1971 he married Jane Steele (aka Grandma Jane). They lived in Sterling at the time then bought a lot and set up home in Fleming, Colorado. Years later they moved to Windsor for a few years to be closer to Jane’s doctors. After Jane passed May 16, 1993, Lou decided to move back to Fleming where he lived until his passing.

Lou loved semi-trucks, country music and his chocolate milk.  He enjoyed sharing a good story and offering his advice to all who would listen.

Lou is survived by his dear friend Patsy Shields of Haxtun, his brother Jon Barnett (Virginia Barnett) of Augusta Kansas, 4 children Doug Barnett (Stella Carlson) of Fort Morgan, Don Barnett (Antonette Barnett) of Columbus NE, Dave Barnett (Barb Barnett) of Greeley CO and Deb Senseney (Bill Senseney) of Orchard, CO, 7 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his stepchildren Gene, Randy, Gary, Marge, Hal, Jim and their families which include 20 step grandchildren, 39 step great grand children and 12 step great-great grandchildren.

He is proceeded in death by his parents Phyllis and Wayne Barnett, his wife Jane, brother Lawrence, and sisters Mary Cox & Barbara Jacobs, stepson Les Steele and 4 step grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be March 24, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the Fleming United Methodist Church, 301 N. Custer Ave. Fleming. Grave side services and lunch following.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Fleming Fire Department and/or Fleming United Methodist Church.

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Jane Lavonne Olson - December 10, 1930 - March 08, 2022

Departed: 03/08/2022 (Holyoke)

Obituary Preview: Jane L. Olson, 91, of Haxtun passed away on March 8, 2022, at the Haxtun Nursing Home of natural causes. Funeral services are March 15, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church with Pastor Jeri Seons officiating. Visitation will be at Baucke Funeral Home in Holyoke from 4-6 p.m. on March 14, 2022.

Jane Olson was born December 10, 1930, at home in Red Lion, CO to Rueben Pleasant and Harriet Ellen (Laughrey) Blake. Jane was raised in Red Lion, CO until her mother passed. Then she moved to Haxtun with her sister Harriet and attended Haxtun Schools until approximately the 8th grade.

While at Harriet’s, Aubrey Olson would attend game nights where he met Jane.  They fell in love and married in Sedgwick on March 5, 1948. Jane was a homemaker and mother most of her life. She began working later in life as a caregiver to Betty and Stella and then a housekeeper at the hospital.

Jane received her GED from NJC on May 19, 1986, to which she was very proud. She was recognized as the most determined student.

After Aubrey passed in 2003, Jane began to attend the Red Hat Society where she enjoyed time and meals with her friends. Then she began her square-dancing career, where she met many more friends. She enjoyed square dancing so much that she made some of her own outfits.

Jane is survived by her children Tommy (Nita) of Eads, CO; Gary of Summerville, SC; Nancy (Jack) of Garden City, KS; Connie (Daniel) of Thornton, CO; Richard of Haxtun, CO; Duane of Greeley, CO; Joyce (Nolan) of Amherst, CO; Jay of Sterling, CO; Sarah (Mitch) of Bartlett, NE; Rusty (Michelle) of Thornton, CO; and Wilma (Joe) of Parker, CO; one sister in law Wilma Blake of Julesburg, CO and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jane is preceded in death by her parents Rueben and Harriet, children Roger and Lloyd (Linda), granddaughter Katrina, brothers Leroy, Ernest, Harold, Walter, Raymond, and Rodney and sisters Hazle, Harriet and Maude.

Contributions may be made to Baucke Funeral Home 1220 W Interocean Dr. Holyoke, CO 80734.

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Robert Dale Martin - November 30, 1934 - March 05, 2022

Departed: 03/05/2022 (Holyoke)

Obituary Preview: Bob was born in Sutherland, NE on November 30, 1934, to William Robert Dale Martin and Pauline Mae (Knight) Martin. He peacefully left this earth March 5, 2022, at the age of 87.

Bob was blessed with a life close to his loving family. He married Phyllis Lockwood on August 28, 1953, and helped raise their 3 children, Rob, Randy, and Marti with strong values on the farm and ranch. With an 8th grade education from Cement School House SE of Holyoke, he worked on the family farm helping his family begin Martin Angus Ranch, which he later purchased and developed with pivot irrigation. He was amazed by the many changes in agriculture from hand husking corn to the modern day combines!

Bob was known for his hard work ethic working as a “Jack of all Trades” and “Master of Many”, from carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and helping build Melissa Memorial Hospital with his Uncle Roy Knight. Sometime in the 1960s, he began a land leveling business for many years before center pivot irrigation began. He had a love for “Good” cattle and enjoyed raising his herd of registered black angus.

Bob’s true success was on March 25, 2018, when he truly understood, for the first time, that if your name is not written in the Book of Life, then you’re lost. He received Jesus Christ as his personal savior.

Bob is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Phyllis, grandson Dusty, parents Dale and Pauline, brother Bill, and sister Cass.

Bob is survived by his son Rob and wife Lisa of Platteville, CO, son Randy and wife Judy of Wray, CO, daughter Marti and husband Rod Miller of Buffalo Creek, CO, seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren, his sister Bonnie and husband Jim McFadden, sister Jackie and husband Don Hill, sister Ronda and husband Bob Fetzer, and many other family and friends. Memorials can be made to: Caring Pregnancy Center Youth Challenge

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Larry Bruce Starkebaum - June 29, 1953 - March 04, 2022

Departed: 03/04/2022 (Holyoke)

Obituary Preview: Larry Bruce Starkebaum was born June 29, 1953, in Haxtun to Clark and Laverne Starkebaum. He died and was called home on March 4, 2022, at the age of 68. He passed away at Melissa Memorial Hospital in Holyoke, surrounded by his family.

Larry was known to be very ornery in his younger years and was active on his family farm and with sports. Upon graduation from Haxtun High School in 1971, Larry played college football at Western State College in Gunnison and later settled south of Holyoke to ranch and farm at South Valley Ranch. Larry had a passion for ranching and farming, which translated to a very successful career.

Due to health complications, Larry retired early and moved back to Haxtun where he found his new passion, woodworking. Larry used his craft to bring joy and comfort to many individuals. Many were blessed to receive a treasured graduation box that was “Handcrafted by Larry Starkebaum.” He also left treasured gifts behind for his loved ones to cherish for generations to come. What a legacy! Larry could also be found tending to his expansive garden or enjoying his ducks on a handcrafted bench in the afternoon shade.

On May 19, 1997, Larry dedicated his life to Jesus Christ. He was an active member of the Haxtun Berean Bible Church, and more recently the New Hope Church. He tremendously enjoyed performing in numerous cantatas, helping package Christmas boxes, attending many men’s Bible studies and building lasting relationships with fellow Christians.

Larry never knew a stranger and was a friend to all. Larry was known for his positive attitude, smile and overwhelming aura of joy. Larry treated every day as a gift from God. His motto was “love God and love each other.” Larry demonstrated this every single day. In his later years, Larry especially loved being a grandfather. He spent as much time as he could with his grandchildren, and if he had the opportunity, he would tell you all about them!

Larry was a cherished son, beloved brother, loving father and fun uncle.

Larry was preceded in death by his father, Clark Starkebaum, and sister-in-law, Debbi Starkebaum.

Larry is survived by his mother, Laverne Starkebaum of Haxtun; siblings, Deborah and Rick McConnell of Johnston, Iowa, John and Julia Starkebaum of Haxtun, Steve Starkebaum of Haxtun and Kari Starkebaum of Bayfield; and children, Lisa Starkebaum and Lamar Elegino of Sparks, Nevada, Russell and Kate Starkebaum of Lafayette, California, Clinton and Tori Starkebaum of Laramie, Wyoming, and Maddie and Morgan Eurich of Holyoke. Larry is also survived by four beautiful grandchildren, Luke, Bryce, Ian and Rory; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Friday, March 11, 4-6 p.m. at New Hope Church in Haxtun.

The funeral service will be held Saturday, March 12, at 2 p.m. at New Hope Church. Interment will take place at Haxtun Cemetery.

Baucke Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Leo Leslie Fisbeck - October 05, 1928 - March 01, 2022

Departed: 03/01/2022 (Holyoke)

Obituary Preview: Leo Leslie Fisbeck, age 93 of Paoli was born on October 5, 1928 to Emil H. and Elnora T. (Krueger) Fisbeck in rural southern Phillips County, Colorado.  He had three brothers and four sisters.   In 1930, at the age of two his family moved to Paoli, Colorado where he resided for 91 years.  He attended grade school in Paoli and attended Haxtun High School for two years before transferring and graduating from Holyoke High School.  He was baptized, confirmed, and a long time member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Holyoke.  After graduating he worked for his father and others farming and later at the family filling station in Paoli.  In 1951 he joined the United States Army and proudly served his country in the Korean War.  He returned home in December 1952 working for Phillips County and again at the family filling station in Paoli.  On Valentine’s Day 1954 he married his loving wife, Elsie Mae (Maine) Fisbeck.  To this union four sons were born, Steven, Ronnie, Larry and Lennie.  In 1956 he began his long time career with the Paoli Farmers Coop Elevator, many years as manager, retiring in 1991.  Leo and Elsie lived in Paoli, Colorado where they were blessed to share sixty-six years of marriage to one another, and watch their family grow.

Leo was an amazing father who enjoyed caring for his family, giving special attention to each and every one.  He loved being a husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He had a passion for playing softball in his younger years, going to auctions, county fairs, and raising hogs.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his friends and family, and going to coffee with his buddies.  One of his greatest pleasures was his family.  He loved cooking them rocky mountain oysters or a good steak, and sharing his homegrown pork with them.  Leo served on the Paoli town board for many years and on the Rural Fire Board. Leo passed away on March 1, 2022 at the Melissa Memorial Hospital in Holyoke, Colorado after his battle with cancer.  Leo recently said “I have just lived too long, but what a blessing my life has been.”

He is survived by his sons, Steven Fisbeck (Wendy) of Gill, Larry Fisbeck of Windsor,  Lennie Fisbeck (Tillie) of Holyoke, sister Gertie Jo Lewis of Holyoke, brother Donald Fisbeck of Fort Collins, sister-in-laws Onna Lee Ready (Woody) of Arizona City, AZ and Vicki Fisbeck of Fort Collins; brother-in-laws Quentin Biesemeier of Haxtun and Gene Vorce of Fort Collins;  Grandchildren, Wesley Fisbeck (Laura) of Lafayette, Preston Fisbeck (Danielle) of Windsor, Kaylene Fisbeck of Loveland, Kyle Fisbeck (Erin) of Byers, and Lisa Fisbeck (Ryan) of Denver; his great grandchildren Landon Fisbeck, Dexter Fisbeck, Naudia Fisbeck, Reed Fisbeck, Elsie Cobb, Jasmine Fisbeck, and Brodie Fisbeck; cousins, and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Elnora Fisbeck, wife Elsie Fisbeck, son Ronnie Fisbeck, brothers Billy Ray Fisbeck and Herbert Fisbeck, sisters Darlene Vorce, Lorena Fisbeck, Doris Fisbeck, , brother-in-law Eugene Maine and wife Vona, brother-in-law Pryor Lewis,  sister-in-laws Bonnie Biesemeier and Barbara Fisbeck, and daughter-in-law, Cynthia Fisbeck.

The memorial service was held Monday, March 7, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Holyoke, Colorado with Pastor Gary Rahe officiating.  Interment followed at the Holyoke Cemetery, Holyoke, Colorado. Baucke Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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Bradley James Michael - February 18, 1958 - February 28, 2022

Departed: 02/28/2022 (Holyoke)

Obituary Preview: Bradley James Michael was born February 18, 1958 in Haxtun, Colorado to Leonard and Donna Michael. He attended and graduated from Haxtun High School in 1976. While attending NJC, he met his future wife, Deb May McCoin. He graduated in 1978 with an Ag Business degree. They were wed March 1, 1980 in Stratton, CO and made their home northeast of Haxtun, CO. Brad continued farming and ranching, working hard through the good times and the bad times to support his family. In 1984 the couple was blessed with their first child, Andrea Kay, on January 29th. A second child, Aaron Lee, was born to them January 20, 1987. They completed their family with the birth of a third child, Alan Austin, on May 31, 1996.

He was a self-employed farmer for the majority of his life with his wife and kids by his side. He served on many boards including NRCS Board, Grainland Board, Paoli CO-Op Board, and Western Phillips County Cemetery Board.

Brad lived by a strong faith and was active in the Fairfield Covenant Church and Berean Bible Church in Haxtun.  His greatest joys were his grandchildren. He loved to attend all their events.  He loved family get togethers and attending community functions.

He was preceded in death by his wife Deb Michael. Parents Leonard & Donna Michael. In-laws Richard & Nova Joy Blancken, and many aunts and uncles. He is survived by his sister Vicki and Rex Benson of Sterling. Children, Andrea and husband Hazen Schlachter of Holyoke, Aaron and wife Elizabeth Michael of Haxtun, and Alan and wife Kimberlee Michael of Haxtun. Grandchildren, Nicole, Ryan, and Meredith Schlachter, and Colton Michael. Brother-law Jim and wife Lori McCoin of Castle Rock. Niece Cori McCoin and nephew Kellen McCoin of Castle Rock.

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Gloria E. Beckius - January 01, 1933 - February 27, 2022

Departed: 02/27/2022 (Holyoke)

Obituary Preview: Gloria E. Beckius, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on February 27, 2022.

Her parents were Walter H and Anna M Einspahr. She was born January 1, 1933 on an acearage east of Haxtun, Colorado.

Gloria was baptized and confirmed at Zion Luthern church in Holyoke, Colorado by Reverend R Einspahr.

She attended first through 8th grade at District #3 in Sedgwich County. Gloria attended high school at Phillips County High School in Holyoke, graduating in May of 1950. In the fall of 1950, she moved to Ogallala, Nebraska to work at Goodall Manufacturing Company. Later she went to Northwestern Bell Telephone Company as an operator, until they went dial.

While working at the Telephone Company, she met the love of her life, Donald Dean Beckius, who resided in Keystone, Nebraska. On April 14, 1956 they were united in marriage at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ogallala, Nebraska. Gloria was baptized, confirmed, and became a member of the church. To the union of Don and Gloria, was born two daughters, Kimberly Ann and Brenda Lea.

In March of 1967, the family moved to Holyoke, Colorado, where Gloria transferred her membership to St. Patricks Catholic Church. She was a devoted member of Altar and Roseary Society, where she served as an officer, Paragon Club, and Holyoke Lions Club. She also served as a 4-H leader and FHA Chapter Mother for many years.

Over a period of years, Gloria enjoyed sewing for her girls and herself. She was sure to crochet each grandchild an afghan when they graduated high school. As time went on, she decorated cakes of many kinds. For Don's niece's and nephew's, when they were married, each received a wedding cake as a gift from them. They would haul cakes near and far, hardly ever having to do repairs on arrival. Gloria's latest hobby was scrapbooking and making greeting cards. She could sit late into the night working on them.

Gloria is survived by her daughters Kimberly Redden of Brush, Colorado and Brenda Tracy and son in law Bruce Tracy of Jewell Iowa, four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and several step grand and great grand children.

Preceding her in death, were here parents Anna and Walter Einspahr, brother Eugene Einspahr, God child Shelly Hatch, son-in-law Larry Redden, and husband Donald of 57 years.

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Debra Jo Kropp - February 13, 1960 - February 19, 2022

Departed: 02/19/2022 (Holyoke)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Debra Jo Kropp.

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Marian Adelaide Ferguson - May 06, 1943 - February 18, 2022

Departed: 02/18/2022 (Holyoke)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Marian Adelaide Ferguson.

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Karen Ruth Hershfeldt - January 15, 1955 - February 17, 2022

Departed: 02/17/2022 (Holyoke)

Obituary Preview: Karen Ruth Hershfeldt was born January 15, 1955 to Clyde and Merna Markussen.  She entered into eternal life February 17, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Karen grew up and graduated high school in Ogallala, Nebraska.  After graduating she worked at TRW in Ogallala.

She met the love of her life, Gary, in 1973 and they were married May 24, 1975.  With this union they had four children, Amber, Andrea, Jenifer, and Paul.  The family lived in the Sedgwick and Ovid area before moving to Holyoke.  She worked at Comfort Things sewing bible covers before going to work for Speer Cushion.  She was at Speers for 26 years only to retire to be able to take care of her grandbabies.

Karen was most passionate about her family.  She doted on her grandbabies as they were her pride and joy.  She enjoyed hosting annual cook outs and always looked forward to the annual family camping weekend.  She loved camping whether it be at Lake McConaughy or the mountains.  She enjoyed the Colorado Rockies and spending summer weekends on the golf course with family.  She also golfed on the Lady's Golf League.

Karen's heart was so big that if you were a friend, you were family.  She loved having people around her.  She was the happiest when she had her family all in one spot.

Karen is survived by her husband, Gary; daughter, Amber, husband Trent Odens, granddaughters Brynlee and Maren of Springfield, SD; daughter, Andrea of Holyoke; daughter, Jenifer, husband Phil Hancock, gandsons Benjamin and Carter of Greeley, CO; and son, Paul, wife Michelle, grandsons Camden and Dylan of Greeley, CO.  Mother-in-law Peggy Hershfeldt of Holyoke;  brother Buck and wife Judy of Ogallala, NE; sisters, Barb of Ovid, CO, Bev and Terrie of Segdwick, CO, Phyllis of Madrid, NE, Sandy of Ogallala, NE, and Connie of Norton, KS.  Sister-in-laws Joan, Julie and husband Dan, Janet and husband Garold, and Marlene Dirks and Mike Miller all of Holyoke, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Karen is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Merna Markussen;  father-in-law Paul Hershfeldt;  granddaughter Emily Odens;  and brother-in-laws, Lon, Jay, Roger, Rex, Steve, and Derek.

She was a wife, sister, mother, nana...she was ours.

Funeral services for Karen will be held Friday, February 25, 2022 at 2:30 PM at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Holyoke, CO.

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Maria Nunez - Rodriguez - January 22, 1922 - February 06, 2022

Departed: 02/06/2022 (Holyoke)

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Shirley May Hethcote - August 25, 1932 - January 26, 2022

Departed: 01/26/2022 (Holyoke)

Obituary Preview: Shirley May Nolde Couch Hethcote  was born August 25, 1932 at home in Bayard , Nebraska. Her parents were Conrad & Mildred Nolde . She had one brother Donald. When she was six years old they moved to St. Xavier, Montana. The Holly Sugar Company encouraged farmers to move there to raise beets. They lived there several years and then relocated to Torrington, Wyoming to farm. She was baptized in the Lutheran Church and confirmed there as well . She graduated from Torrington High School. Shirley then attended school in Chadron , Nebraska . She married Thomas Couch. They resided in Bayard , Nebraska. To this union a son Kelly was born . After a battle with cancer , her husband passed away . Shirley & Kelly moved to Torrington, Wyoming to live with her parents. The family moved to San Jose , California to farm . Shirley later moved to Montana where her second son Kent was born . She then returned back to Bayard , Nebraska . She met and married Gene Hethcote , who had a son named Tommy . Together they moved to Holyoke , Colorado, where they raised their family . While in Holyoke she was very active in their sons lives . She enjoyed attending their school sports , school band concerts and teaching Sunday School . Gene & Shirley really enjoyed watching their sons play in their band , “ The Peyton’s” Shirley was very active in the church, where she served as the secretary. She worked at the dentist office for Dr. Wiest for several years . She then worked at the Holyoke Drug store until she retired. Shirley taught painting and ceramic classes . Her husband Gene did woodworking . Together they enjoyed selling their creations to area craft shows . They enjoyed traveling in their retirement years . They looked forward to camping trips , with their family . She also enjoyed gardening & was a fabulous cook. Shirley resided in Holyoke until Genes passing . After many health issues she moved into the assisted living in Imperial , Nebraska . She continued to paint. She was known for her painted pumpkins at Cox Pond . She won many ribbons at the Nebraska State Fair. After years of being apart she was reunited with her son, Kent . She enjoyed reading scripture every day for the morning announcements . Family and friends were very dear to Shirley . Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Conrad & Mildred Nolde . Brother Donald Nolde. Stepfather Romie Compton . Husband Thomas Couch . Her beloved husband of 54 years Gene Hethcote , son Kelly Hethcote . Survived by , son Tom & wife LaRae Hethcote , son Kent Conrad , daughter -in- law Monica Hethcote . Grandson, Trevor Hethcote wife & son . Granddaughter , Kasie Hethcote Smith , husband Mike & great grandson Jack Smith . Grandson Ryan Hethcote , & Granddaughter Maddy Hethcote .

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Gwendolyn Ilene Keefauver - February 10, 1932 - January 26, 2022

Departed: 01/26/2022 (Holyoke)

Obituary Preview: Gwen Keefauver of Palmdale, California was born on February 10, 1932, near Paoli, Colorado, and went home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2022.

Dr. H.C. Hill and Aunt Nora Fisbeck attended her birth.  Her parents, Bill and Bess (Schropfer) Fisbeck, named their middle daughter Gwendolyn Ilene. Gwen was predeceased by her parents, her older sister Delores Austin Zinzli, and her younger sister Betty Willey.

Gwen grew up on a farm and regularly milked the cows and helped her dad. She learned to drive a John Deere tractor and was her dad’s tractor ‘man’ during harvest. Their house on that farm had no indoor plumbing, so her other chores included carrying buckets of water from the well to the house for cooking and bathing.

She cherished her paintings of the farm where she grew up and often shared fond memories of the farm. Windmills always held a special place in Gwen’s heart. Later in life Gwen recycled barnwood from that farm into frames for her paintings and other memorabilia.

She attended Pleasant View Country School, District 15, where her teachers included Geraldine Morgan, Gladys Barker and Alice Blakesly. Following her graduation from Phillips County High School in 1949, she entered Beth El School of Nursing at age 18. She earned and associate degree in nursing at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. She completed her nursing training in Greeley, Colorado and her surgical training at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado.

Gwen loved the outdoors and was an avid skier while she lived near the mountains. She was a member of the Timberline Club whose members were over six feet tall. It was there that she met her future husband, Robert William Keefauver.

Gwen and Bob were married on April 5, 1958 and moved to California.  She quickly started her career as a nurse at Pacoima Lutheran Hospital in Sylmar, California. After a time, her career took her to Saint Joseph’s Medical Center in Burbank, California. During her employment at Saint Joseph’s Medical Center, she completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing. She specialized as an entero-stoma therapist through University of Southern California (USC).  During her employment at Saint Joseph’s Medical Center, she additionally served on the surgical, general neurology and lithotripsy teams.

She was an active member of Peace Lutheran Church in Lake View Terrace, California and was the organist for forty-plus years. After moving to Palmdale, California, Gwen continued to drive over 50 miles one way every Sunday to play the organ.  She served her sisters and brothers in Christ under the leadership of Pastor Jon Imme.

Gwen had a great sense of humor and typically responded to a joke with “That was a knee-slapper!” Gwen often spoke of looking forward to playing a lot of golf in retirement. She was instrumental in organizing women's golf tournaments at El Cariso Country Club in Sylmar, California. At the time of her death, she owned the ground where the driving range for the Holyoke Golf Course is located.

She was loved by many and had a long and fulfilling life serving the Lord and her family and friends. She also loved her many dogs over the years, Trixie, Pooch, Cindy-Sue, and Sami-Sue 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0.

Gwen is survived by husband Robert (Bob), son Doug and daughter-in-law Cindie, grandson Kyle and his wife Kim, and granddaughter Kellie, in addition to several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Services for Gwen Keefauver will be Wednesday, February 16 at Baucke Funeral Chapel at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Gary Rahe officiating.

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Lindsay Avis Ferguson - June 24, 1986 - January 25, 2022

Departed: 01/25/2022 (Holyoke)

Obituary Preview: Lindsay Avis Ferguson, 35, of Holyoke, CO passed away on January 25, 2022. Lindsay was born on June 24, 1986 to Charles Ferguson and Teri Ferguson in Sterling, CO.

Lindsay grew up in Holyoke, CO and completed her Cosmetology degree at Northeastern Junior College in 2005. She spent most of her adult years living in the Denver area and worked at Sports Clips specializing in men’s cuts. She enjoyed finding adventure in life, focused on time with friends, and spent a short time living in California as well. After spending a summer working with youth on a Native American Reservation near Mesa Verde, she found her true calling in helping those in need. Following this internship, she began studying towards a Social Work degree from Metro State College. Lindsay worked with elderly patients specifically treated for Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other advanced mental illness at Sunlight Senior Living Center as well as giving individualized in-home care of the elderly. She had a heart full of love for those requiring special care as well as all children and animals. As a child, Lindsay would be out with the lambs, her pig, Charlotte, loving/smothering baby chicks, or following around a number of kittens.

Lindsay loved her family, friends, and especially her nieces and nephews. She spent much of her time and devotion caring and loving on her nieces and nephews including vigilantly cheering them on in their activities whether in person or on TV. She loved music and playing heated games of cards or pool with friends and family. Lindsay recently moved back to Holyoke and enjoyed volunteering for local events as well as bowling on Monday night league in Julesburg. Lindsay had a contagious laugh that lit up the entire room. She loved fiercely and will forever remain “Foxy” in all our hearts.

Lindsay was preceded in death by her Grandma Avis Waddell of Holyoke, CO, Grandpa Dean Powell of Oxnard, CA, and Grandparents Carl and Edna Ferguson of Holyoke, CO. Lindsay is survived by her mother Teri Ferguson and Mark Dorr of Gillette, WY, father Charles Ferguson and wife Lynne of Holyoke, CO, sister Holly Ferguson of Holyoke, CO, sister Paige Kelly and husband Pat of Denver, CO, brother Darin Ferguson and wife DeeAnne of Wellington, CO, sister Debbie Gabrielson of El Segundo, CA, sister Lindsey Goddard and husband Casey of Haxtun, CO and brother Lowell Neitzel and wife Krystale of Lawrence, KS, as well as many nieces and nephews, uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Memorial services will be held at the Baucke Funeral Home in Holyoke, CO on Friday, February 18th at 10:30am followed by inurnment at the Holyoke Cemetery.

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Beverly "Bev" Ann Struckmeyer - November 09, 1944 - January 21, 2022

Departed: 01/21/2022 (Holyoke)

Obituary Preview: Beverly Ann Cranwell was born November 9th, 1944 in Imperial, Nebraska. She was the third child of Kenny and Margie Covert Cranwell. She was raised a half mile north of Lamar, Nebraska and lived beside the Miner Family, who were lifelong friends. Bev attended school in Lamar, Imperial and  in Holyoke for 1 year, graduating from Imperial High school. While attending high school in Holyoke, she met the love of her life, Lee Struckmeyer. She soaped up his car windows and he made her wash them. They then went to the late movie on Halloween for their first date. On June 23, 1963 Lee and Bev were married in a double ceremony with Bev's brother Gene, marrying Lee's sister Julie, the wedding was held at the Holyoke Methodist Church.  Each family went on to have 3 boys and 1 girl. Years later a big family trip was planned with all 12 family members traveling to Florida to visit Disney World and the beach. The vacation was enjoyed by all except Del, who was too little to remember it. Bev enjoyed being a room mother for all 4 of her Kids when they were in elementary school and she liked to read to all the kids until she fell asleep. She also helped with bible school at the Wages Church and was a 4-H and FFA mom helping and guiding her kids and many others as well. She was a sponsor of several FFA trips, but we aren't quite sure who was sponsoring her! Lee and Bev were honored in 2015 with the Friends of 4-H Award and honorary Chapter and State Farmers for FFA. She was also a giver and made many buckets of hot chocolate mix to give as gifts over the years and to sell at the school concession stands. Bev was also known for the huge meals she made for family dinners and to feed farm helpers or anyone who happened to stop by and the coffee was always on.  In 2019 she and Lee were honored as Holyoke's Fair parade Grand Marshal's. She absolutely loved throwing candy from the tractor as they went through the parade. Bev was always busy doing something, whether it be at home or helping others. Driving a tractor for the neighbors, hosting plenty of baby or bridal showers or watching her grandchildren to name a few of the things she did. Bev's birthday was also a very special day for her as she shared the day with her nephew, Craig, and her great-granddaughter, Ryen. She always loved a good joke, maybe a naughty one from time to time, and never  knew a stranger. Talking was always her favorite pastime. Bev is survived by her husband, Lee, of 58 years  and their 4 children. Daughter, Cindy and Richard. Cindy's son Darren and wife Lexi and their daughters Ryen & Haylie, who are great granddaughters to Bev, and Cindy's daughter Shannon, all of Sterling. Son, Damon and wife Pam. Their daughter Mariah and husband Wyatt of Lajunta, son Sidney and Lauren of Kansas and son Baylor of Holyoke. Son Kipp and wife Summer and their daughters, Leah and Amy, all of Holyoke. Son, Del and wife Jennifer, their sons Branden of Arizona, Austen and Amber of Holyoke.  Bev is also survived by her brother Gary Cranwell and Vonnie, sister-in-law Julie Koch, who she referred to as Love and Duane, Brother-in-law Larry and Lois and several nieces and nephews. Bev was preceded in death by her parents and parents-in-law. Brother, Gene Cranwell, daughter-in-law, Melinda Struckmeyer, son-in-law Doug Stewart and grandson Westyn Struckmeyer. Bev passed away January 21, 2022 after a lengthy battle with illness. Her services will be held on January 29, 2022 at the Holyoke Methodist Church with Paul Brunner officiating. Burial will be at Holyoke Cemetery immediately following her services.

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Delbert Arthur Marquardt - October 10, 1946 - January 15, 2022

Departed: 01/15/2022 (Holyoke)

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Delbert Arthur Marquardt was born, the second child, to Arthur Walter Marquardt and Maxine (Span) Marquardt on October 10, 1946.  At first sight, it was obvious that this baby was going to be a very special human being.  Doctors warned the parents their new son, with his disabilities, would never live past the age of 35, and they needed to consider putting him in an institution.  They refused.

Even before his elementary years, Delbert’s father was instrumental in teaching and guiding him into “always do your best” and “never give up”!  He attended                        School through the 8th grade at a little country school District #6 and then District #7.  He attended 9th grade at Julesburg High School, but because he became unable to walk, he had no formal classroom education after that year.  But his learning didn’t stop!  Even though he did not have any formal lessons from the school, he read everything he could.  He was awarded a diploma with the rest of his class in 1964.

He was later able to walk, and after working with his parents on the farm for 4 years, he decided he wanted to go to college.  His cousin Raymond Marquardt, a college professor, was instrumental in that encouragement.  He took entrance tests and “aced” them!  He attended Northeast Junior College at Sterling for 2 years, then transferred to Colorado State University.  He joined the Farm House fraternity, and spent many hours there, making friendships which he still had.  In 1974, he was one quarter from graduation, his father was diagnosed with cancer, and asked him to return home to help on the farm.  He did so.  There he farmed with his mother, continuing on after the death of his father.

In 1985, Maxine retired and moved into town.  Delbert took over the full operation of the corporation.  It was said by their accountant/farm consultant, that the corporation would go into bankruptcy the following year, but his determination to bring it back, paid off.  Today he has built a thriving business. He had a passion for drag racing.  He built his own car which won him several trophies.  He traveled to Hawaii twice, Mexico City, and other points in the Caribbean.  He bought an airplane and took flying lessons.  Being a farm operator, he drove the tractors, combine, and semis.  He started his hobbies of refurbishing 17 antique John Deere tractors, with help.  He started collecting classic cars, with a ’77 and ’81 Corvettes, and his pride and joy, a 1965 Mustang.  In addition he collected 5 Model T’s, and with friend, Jim Lightfoot, had them refurbished.  In 2012, he became very ill and hospitalized for 4 months.  Insisting that he return home, and being warned by doctors that “if he did so, he would die”, he enlisted the help of a friend and part time office secretary, Donna Lawson.  She because his full-time nurse.  His life-long dream of having a wife and family, was achieved on June 27th of 2019, when he persuaded Donna to marry him.  In this union, he gained 2 sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  He loved every one of them and they adored him! He was a humble man with a firm faith in God.  It could be said he was one of the best wheat farmers in the area, but to him, that production was “a gift from God”.  He was very intelligent.  He insisted that his dealings with friends, neighbors and business associates, be fair.  He was generous, and deeply cared about anyone he knew.  He was well acquainted with the words “please” and “thank you” and would help anyone he could.  He worked very hard long hours, and expected those who worked with him, to do the same.  Every waking moment he was “thinking how he could improve his operation”.  One of his greatest moments was when a college professor and his college advisor came out to visit and applaud him on his accomplishments.  He never understood why people would think he’d done something so great….he was simply doing his job! On the eve of his death, he had a conversation with a former hired man, Joe Notario.  Delbert had been very close to his daughter as a little girl, and they are spent many hours together while her father worked for him.  He always felt Tara was “his adopted” daughter!  He asked for permission to adopt her, and it was granted. Another dream came true!

Delbert met his Savior face to face on January 15, 2022, leaving Melissa Memorial Hospital in Holyoke, Colorado, surrounded by family members and special business friend, Greg Brecht.  He is preceded in death by both maternal and paternal grandparents, his parents, Arthur and Maxine Marquardt, beloved sister Sharon Soper, as well as his constant companion for the last 13 years, Jezzy.  Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Donna, stepsons Brent, and Michael, and 5 step-grandchildren, and 12 step-great grandchildren, brother in law Max Soper, several aunts, uncles, many cousins and other extended family members.

Funeral Service – Monday, January 24, 2022 at 1:30 P.M. at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Venango, Nebraska.  Interment followed at the Venango Cemetery Pastor Kurt Hatteberg.  Baucke Funeral Home of Holyoke, Colorado was in charge of the arrangements.

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Deborah Lynn Thompson - June 20, 1964 - January 14, 2022

Departed: 01/14/2022 (Holyoke)

Obituary Preview: Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Thompson was born on June 20, 1964 to Larry and Diane (Norman) Thompson in Loveland, Colorado.  She passed away on January 14, 2022 at NCMC Hospice Unit in Greeley, Colorado at the age of 57 after losing her battle with cancer.

After high school, Debbie attended Aims Community College for two years.

In Greeley Debbie did secretarial work for a construction company and in a golf club snack bar.  She moved to Los Angeles, California, while there she worked for the Showtime Movie Channel for two years. She moved back to Denver, Colorado, lived with Nancy Pillard, and worked for the GE.  She later moved to Fort Collins and worked for ENSR, AE Com, Stantec which is an engineering consulting company where she was currently still working.

Debbie loved all sports but was known as an avid Denver Bronco Fan.  She loved being with children, she began babysitting when in High School and when she moved throughout her life she always found children to care for.  She loved everything Disney, including movies, books and songs.  She loved playing board games and cards with family and friends.

Debbie was a member of the Holyoke Methodist Church. In Fort Collins she was a member of the Women’s Circle doing bible studies and other Methodist Church activities.

Debbie was preceded in death by her biological father, A. Clayton Holmes;  father, Larry Thompson; grandparents, Mary Canady; Albert and Alice Holmes; Wayne and Thelma Norman; Maurice and Bernice Thompson.

Debbie is survived by her mother, Diane K. Thompson; brothers, Jeremy W. Thompson and Toby A. Thompson and wife, Jackie all of Holyoke, Colorado; nephew, Gehrig Thompson of Haxtun, Colorado; nieces, MacKenzie Thompson of Sterling, Colorado and Emma Thompson of Holyoke, Colorado.

The funeral service was held on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Paul Brunner officiating. There will be a private family burial.  Baucke Funeral Home directed the service.

Memorial contributions may be given in Debbie’s name to the NCMC Hospitality House at North Colorado Medical Center, 1801 16th Street Greeley, CO 80631.

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Mardell E. York - January 01, 1943 - January 12, 2022

Departed: 01/12/2022 (Holyoke)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Mardell E. York.

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Elvira Geraldine Krogmeier - February 25, 1935 - January 09, 2022

Departed: 01/09/2022 (Holyoke)

Obituary Preview: Elvira Geraldine (Rescinito) Krogmeier of Holyoke, CO passed away peacefully at home January 9, 2022 at the age of 86. She wrote her own story years ago for a Phillips County history book, and using that, we'd like to let her tell you about herself. (Edited for continuity and narrative.)

"My name is Elvira G. Krogmeier. I was born in Galesburg, IL on February 25, 1935. My family and I resided in Abingdon, IL, 200 miles southwest of Chicago. My parents were Matteo and Rachele (Receniello) Rescinito, immigrants from Italy. I was the youngest of my siblings.

I attended Washington Grade School in Abingdon. I was crowned Homecoming Queen (1952) of Abingdon High School and graduated from AHS in 1953. After high school I began working for an insurance agency. My work consisted of typing up insurance policies, operating the tele-type machine (incoming and outgoing telegrams), and also served as a Notary Public from 1953 until 1958. On June 1, 1957, I married C. William Krogmeier from Amherst, CO. The wedding took place at All Souls Catholic Church, Abingdon.  To this union four children were born:  Christina (Tina,) Thomas (Tom,) Tamara (Tammy,) and Matthew (Matt.)

We lived in Abingdon until 1961.That year Bill and I, Tina and Tom moved to Amherst. I also served as a Notary for several years when we lived in Amherst.

Other dates that I remember: in 1950 I won $50 as a door prize at our local theater, our engagement in October 1956, our marriage in 1957, and the birth of our four children. I have 8 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.

I worked at the Amherst Post Office as Postmaster. I started as a substitute, then on June 10, 1983, I was installed as Postmaster, the first woman to hold the position in the history of the Amherst Post Office. Over the years, I had several interests and hobbies, like crocheting, knitting, doing craft work, collecting dolls, taking piano lessons, and collecting art pottery pieces from my hometown. I cheer on the Denver Nuggets and Notre Dame Fighting Irish! We enjoyed going to Nuggets games once in a while. I even learned to use an iPad and enjoyed several word games! As a child of Italian immigrants, I'm extremely proud of my Italian heritage! My claim to fame locally are my Italian cookies (pizzelle)!  But my most enduring family legacy is making ricotta cheese! "Stir the milk in the pot with the handle of the wooden spoon...one direction only, no reversing or you'll undo the cheese!!" I'm proud of the fact that my children and grandchildren keep the family recipes as part of their own families' traditions. It's important, or it will become a lost art and that would be a shame...I'll tell anyone that will listen...all my children know how to make the ricotta and most of my grandchildren too!" " Tutti a tavola, a mangiare!" Survivors

She is survived by Bill, her husband of 64 years of Holyoke, CO. Daughter, Tina of Holyoke, CO. Grandson Tony and wife Melissa and family of Mt. Juliet, TN Son, Tom and wife Sue of Wellington, CO. Grandson Garrett of Haxtun,CO. Grandson Elliott and wife Caley of Edgewood, WA Daughter, Tammy and husband Tim, grandchildren John, Abby and Megan of Ft. Worth, TX. Granddaughter Crystal and her family of Ft. Worth, TX. Granddaughter Stephanie and her family of Hays, KS Son, Matt and his wife Mary of Lenexa, KS

Preceeded in dealth by her parents Matteo and Rachelle...Four sisters, Anna, Mary, Antoinette, Rose and one brother, Joe. Service Information Viewing/Viewing Time - No public viewing Rosary - January 19th, 2022 at 7:00pm

Funeral - January 20, 2022 at 10:30am, St. Patrick's Catholic Church - Hoyoke, CO...Father Jerry Rohr officiating. Interment - January 20, 2022 following the service at Holyoke Memorial Park - Holyoke, CO Memorial Contributions - St. Patrick's Catholic Church - Melissa Memorial Hospital Foundation Cardiac Rehab

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Chris Bieber - April 02, 1931 - January 04, 2022

Departed: 01/04/2022 (Holyoke)

Obituary Preview: Chris Henry Bieber was born April 2, 1931, in Sedgwick, Colorado at the home of his parents, John and Dora Sinner Reuter Bieber. He passed away at Melissa Memorial Hospital in Holyoke, Colorado on January 4, 2022, at the age of 90 years and 9 months.

Chris was married to Janice May Intermill Bieber on December 12, 1955, at the Presbyterian Church in Sedgwick, Colorado. They had five children, Debra, Chris Wayne, Rocky, and twins, Barbara, and Brenda.

During Chris’s sophomore year in high school, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps where he was awarded a letter and commendation for his outstanding performance with the USS PHILIPPINE SEA during the Korean War. He completed his GED while serving in the military. He returned home to continue his life-long career of farming sugar beets and Chris was awarded a High Ten Sugar Beet grower for many years. He also raised beans and corn.

Chris enjoyed gardening and was especially proud of his cucumbers. He enjoyed working with metal in his shop and reading about history.

During his life, he enjoyed playing cards; especially pitch which he enjoyed playing every Sunday with his great granddaughter, Taylor Woodhams. He enjoyed watching western movies and listening to Johnny Cash. He kept up with farm markets and enjoyed having all his grandchildren and great grandchildren visit on the farm and “hanging” out at the Pumpkins and More Pumpkin Patch. Chris is survived by his wife, Janice of the home; Sister-in-laws Catherine Reuter of Broomfield, CO, Dorothy Reuter of Plymouth, CA, and Mildred Bieber of Big Springs, NE;  five children, eleven grandchildren and 19 greatgrandchildren including:  Debra (Alan) Colglazier, Eric Nickell of Holyoke, Kory (Michelle) and Mateo Nickell of Rosenberg, TX; Jaydin (Emily) Goldenstein of Severence, CO; Taylor (Cody) Woodhams of Ovid, CO and Trey Bennett (Shaylin McClellen) of Bennett, CO;  Chris Wayne (Susan) Bieber of Holyoke; Rocky (Barbara) Bieber of Holyoke, Jackie (Toby) and Emma Thompson of Holyoke, Brett (Heather), Aubrey, Laityn, and Brayger Bieber of Holyoke, Lindsay (Bryce), Jayce, Mason

and Kelbin Boerner of Haxtun, CO; Barbara (Gary) Hart of Ulysses, KS, Leslie (Derek) Lorlovick of Oklahoma City, OK, and Charles Hart of Ulysses, KS; Brenda (Rick) Daniel of Holyoke, Dylon (Brittany) Brodyn and Dawsyn Daniel of Holyoke, Travis (Carly), Haeden Mae, and Kort Daniel of Holyoke; Emily, Sophia, Mila and Eli Daniel of Holyoke; and Annie Daniel (Michael Bastin) of Holyoke along with a host of nephews and nieces.

Chris is preceded in death by his parents, John and Dora, granddaughter, Leah Nickell Bennett and grandson, Christopher William John Bieber. Siblings, Dan (Marge) Reuter, Walt Reuter and Alex Reuter, Elsie (Jake) Gross, Lily (Alex) Sittner, John (Velma) Bieber, Albert (Lois) Bieber, Robert (Phyllis) Bieber, Reinhold Bieber, and Harold Bieber, Rose (Jake) Hofsetz, Carey (Tony) Petrillo, Helen (Carl) Royce, and Pauline (Ralph) Evans.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Baucke Funeral Home in Holyoke from one to six p.m. The funeral will be held at Baucke Funeral Home on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. with Interment following at the Holyoke Cemetery. Dan Kafka, Holyoke Church of Christ, is the officiating minister.

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A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, military service, hobbies, and surviving family members. It may also include information about their accomplishments, awards, and charitable work.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or online platform. Generally, it should be concise and to the point, ranging from 100 to 500 words.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many publications and online platforms allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. This can help personalize the tribute and make it more engaging for readers.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper or online platform?

Check the submission guidelines for the specific publication or platform you're using. Some may accept submissions online, while others may require you to contact them directly by phone or email.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies widely depending on the publication or platform. Some may offer free or low-cost options, while others may charge hundreds of dollars for a single notice.

Can I write my own obituary?

Yes, some people choose to write their own obituary in advance. This can be a therapeutic exercise and ensure that your life is remembered in the way you want.

What is a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, usually including only basic information such as name, age, and date of death. It's often used when a full obituary isn't possible or desired.

What is the difference between an obituary and a eulogy?

An obituary is a written notice announcing a person's death and providing biographical information. A eulogy is a speech or written tribute delivered at a funeral or memorial service to celebrate the person's life and legacy.

Can I include quotes or poetry in an obituary?

Yes, many people choose to include meaningful quotes, poems, or lyrics in an obituary to add depth and personality to the tribute.

How do I handle sensitive or difficult information in an obituary?

If there's sensitive or difficult information about the person's life or death, it's best to approach it with tact and compassion. You may want to consult with family members or friends before deciding what to include.

Can I update or correct an obituary after it's been published?

In some cases, it may be possible to update or correct an obituary after it's been published. Check with the publication or platform for their policies on making changes.

How long will an online obituary remain available?

The duration for which an online obituary remains available varies depending on the platform. Some may keep them archived indefinitely, while others may remove them after a certain period.

Can I create a memorial website or page for my loved one?