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...
Idrys Pearl Hutches
Nov 28, 2024
Idrys Pearl Hamilton was born July 18, 1934, in Stonington, CO to William Albert and Pearl Adelaide (Spence) Hamilton. She was the eighth of nine children. She departed this life on November 28, 2024, at the age of 90, while residing in the Western Prairie Care Home in Ulysses, KS.
Idrys obtained her education at Vilas School...
Danny Ray Selman
Nov 7, 2024
Danny Ray Selman was born June 25, 1954, in Roswell, New Mexico to Orval Ray Selman and Llyn (Wicker) Dillon and passed away November 7, 2024, at Southeast Colorado Hospital in Springfield, Colorado, at the age of 70.
Danny was the oldest of their 4 children. He graduated from Walsh in 1972. He then moved to Hooker,...
Robert Eugene Jones
Nov 6, 2024
Mamie Nell and Bob Jones Obituary Mamie Nell (Froman) Jones was born on January 19, 1932. She departed this life at the Long-Term Care Center in Johnson, Kansas on April 1, 2020 at the age of 88. Nell was the fourth child of Eldon (Jack) Froman and Edna (Williams) Froman of Clayton, New Mexico. Mamie Nell attended school at...
Arden Cogburn
Oct 26, 2024
In the middle of a dust storm on May 12th, 1937 Guy Arden Cogburn was welcomed into the world. He was the first child of his parents, Chesla Victor "Cheslea" and Beryl Elizabeth Zook Cogburn. Arden often recalled the stories that his mom would tell about the dust bowl days and how she would drape damp cheesecloths over his...
Rita Deeann Silcox
Sep 24, 2024
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Today we are gathered to celebrate and honor the life of Rita DeeAnn Silcox. Rita touched the hearts of many of the people she met and the friends she gathered along the way. Rita's kindness and desire to care for others was apparent to those she assisted over the years and to those for whom she...
