Obituaries

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...

Mar 14, 2025

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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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 23, 2024

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Aug 26, 2024

Rella June Peoples, aged 79, of Walsh passed away peacefully on August 26th, 2024 after a short stay in Southeast Colorado Hospital.  She had been battling various health issues and dementia for many years.

Rella was born August 14th, 1945 to Clarence and Hazel Caldwell in Springfield, Colorado.  She was the third of six children.  She was...

Aug 13, 2024

Gale Norman Smith, formerly of Walsh, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024.  At this time there are no plans for a service.

For those wanting to honor Norman's memory, donations may be made to:

Panhandle State Foundation

PO Box 430

Goodwell, OK  73939

for

American Ag Movement...

Aug 4, 2024

Larry Ray Painter, age 64 of Walsh, CO, died Monday August 5th at his home. He was born December 4, 1959 in Lamar, CO to Billy and Phyllis Painter.

Larry grew up in Baca County, attending school in Pritchett and Springfield and graduated from Vilas High School in May of 1978. Young Larry enjoyed playing cowboys and...

Jul 11, 2024

Austin Lane Schroder was born April 22, 1992 to Brent and Coleen Schroder. He grew into manhood on the family farm and ranch in Baca County. He started driving tractors and helping with fieldwork at the young age of 9 years old. He learned to be a hard-working and caring man. Faith was a part of his life from...