Kathryn Fay Grahn
Jun 18, 2025
Kathryn Fay (Karn) Grahn, a life-long resident of Prowers County, passed into her heavenly home on June 18, 2025, at the age of 95. Kathryn was born on September 13, 1929, in Kaw City, Oklahoma, to Lewis and Wilma (Harding) Karn. She spent the majority of her childhood and adult life on or near the family ranch which her...
Leon Harvey Kerr
Jun 12, 2025
Leon Harvey Kerr was born on August 6, 1935, on a small farm south of Walsh, Colorado to Louis Harvey and Nannie Sue (Massey) Kerr. This was during the "Dust Bowl" years. Shortly after Leon's birth his dad and mom decided to move to LaJunta, Colorado because they were afraid of dust pneumonia and did not want Leon to...
Anna Margaret (Trahern) Falk
May 21, 2025
Anna Margaret (named after her two grandmothers) was born on December 18,1923 on the family farm in Haskell County, Kansas and was the 6th of 7 children. The family moved to the new farm in Stonington, Colorado when she was 7. She was the only grade school student who played in the high school marching band (drums) and also...
Jerry Dale Mcfarland
May 20, 2025
Jerry Dale McFarland was born on September 27, 1958, in Neosho, Missouri, to Paul and Mary McFarland.
Jerry passed way at his home in Walsh, Colorado, May 20, 2025, at the age of 66.
No services are planned at this time.
Janice Mae Hebberd
May 18, 2025
Janice Mae (Bishop) Hebberd was born to Orla (Bunt) and Lucy Bishop in Oregon on March 11, 1941. The Bishop family returned to Baca County for good in 1944 to grow broomcorn. Janice attended Walsh High School, graduating in 1958.
Janice started a 67-year marriage to Adin Smith Hebberd in 1957. To this union, three children were...
Rhonda Carol Johnson
May 6, 2025
Rhonda Carol Riddle was born on December 28, 1953, to Billy and Margaret Riddle in Columbia, South Carolina.
Rhonda's earliest memory was at the age of 5, she and her brother Mark, age 3, gained a new home when they began living with Uncle Doyle and Aunt Fredda Rodgers. They also gained a brother, Stan, who was...
Harold Benjamin Brooks
Apr 22, 2025
Harold Benjamin Brooks, 90, of Kim, Colorado, passed away April 22, 2025, in Springfield, Colorado.
Harold was the youngest of 7 children born to Walter and Ida Brooks on January 7, 1935.
Harold is survived by his son Trent (Tina) Brooks; grandchildren, Brianna (Jeffery) Seaton and Ciara Brooks; great-grandchildren, Zoie Jane Ginter, David Lane Seaton...
Thelma Gene Forgey
Apr 17, 2025
Thelma Gene Forgey, at the age of 84, peacefully departed this world on April 17, 2025, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 28, 1941, to George and Pauline Murray, Thelma was the youngest of three sisters—Lela, Fern, and herself. Growing up just a mile east of Stonington, CO, they all attended Stonington School through the...
Catherine Susan Piper
Apr 4, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Catherine Susan (Sue) Piper, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, who passed away peacefully at home on April 4, 2025.
Born in Las Animas, Colorado, to Hobert and Janice Watkins on April 27, 1952. She was proud to be one of nine children.
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Patty Darlene Meyeres Upchurch
Mar 29, 2025
Our Mom, Patty Darlene Meyeres Upchurch known as Pat or Sis to siblings came into this life in a barn near Ordway, Colorado, May 14, 1937, weighing 4 pounds of energy that never stopped. She was an unnamed person as far as birth certificate until she was in her 50's. Not often do you get the opportunity to change...
Max Ray Piper
Mar 21, 2025
On March 21, 2025, Max R. Piper passed away at Southeast Colorado Hospital in Springfield, Colorado.
Max is preceded in death by his wife Chris; parents Ivan & Pauline Piper; In-laws Jesse Stafford, Carol & Don Smith; two sisters-in-law Shelia Mason (husband Jerry) & Ruthie (Piper) Schmidt; nephew Shane Mason; and granddaughter Alyssa Piper.
Max...
Billy R. Means
Feb 17, 2025
Billy Ray Means was born on December 12, 1940, in Springfield, CO to Harold Means and Alene (Robinson) Means. He was the oldest of three children, with two sisters, Sherri (Means) Strouse, and Candice (Candi Means) Johnson. When he was a young boy, his family lived in Flagler, CO. He enjoyed life on the farm with his parents, sisters,...
A. Berniece Grahn
Feb 14, 2025
Interment in the Vilas Cemetery will follow the funeral service.
On February 14th, 2025, surrounded by all three of her sons, Alyce Berniece Grahn left this world and was welcomed to her long-awaited home in Heaven. Alyce Berniece Brooks was born on April 29th, 1933, to Walter and Ida Brooks. She grew up south of Vilas on...
Leslie Yvonne Stephen
Feb 5, 2025
On February 5, 2025, Leslie Yvonne Stephen passed away at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital. Leslie was born on June 2, 1957, in Elkhart Kansas. Leslie was the daughter of Jack and Hazel Hume of Walsh, Colorado. Leslie was married to Jens Stephen and raised two sons Eric and Matthew Stephen in Ulysses, KS.
Leslie (Les) was blessed...
Gregory Lane Mckinley
Feb 1, 2025
Greg McKinley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away on February 1, 2025, at his hearts favorite spot-his family farm, the very place he grew up and called home. His passing at that cherished land, right where his heart was, is a fitting testament to a life well lived. He was an unmistakable presence, a source of...
William James Sparks
Jan 22, 2025
William "Bill" James Sparks was born March 27th 1940 in Lamar, CO to Clarence P. Sparks and Helen Proctor Sparks. Bill passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 22nd 2025 at the age of 84. Bill is survived by daughter in law Cindy (Lynn) Orebaugh, of Two Buttes: son Chad (Janet) Sparks of Two Buttes; grandsons Benjamin Sean...
Toby Dale Kandt
Jan 1, 2025
The Kandt family has requested in lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Toby be made to Cat Creek Shooting Club, PO Box 171, Springfield, CO 81073.
Toby Dale Kandt was born January 17, 1985, in Walsh, CO to Dale and Beth Kandt. He departed this life January 1, 2025.
Toby began hunting and fishing...
Kelley (Buddy) Raymond Williamson, Jr.
Dec 1, 2024
Kelley Raymond Williamson Jr., a man known by many names and for many things. Whether you knew him as Kelley R., Bud, Buddy, or Dad, everyone knew him as a man who was driven and lived for experiences. His tenacity to fully explore every aspect of every endeavor led him to great success in his career, education, sports, and...
Janice Louise Means
Nov 30, 2024
Janice Louise Means (Reeder) was born on December 6, 1939, in Canute Oklahoma to William (Bill) Jackson Reeder and Viola (Vi) Sophie Reeder. She was the oldest of two children, with one brother, William (Billy) Joseph Reeder. When she was in the third grade, her family moved to Springfield, Colorado where she lived for the last 76 years of...