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Dorothy D. Nuss
Oct 29, 2026
Dorothy “Dot” Darlene Nuss, 91, of Sterling, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Viewing will be held from 4-6 p.m., Sunday, November 1 at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 2, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Pat Riley officiating. She will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery.
Dorothy was born...
Sally Lee Henry
Oct 25, 2026
Sally Lee (Berg) Henry was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and savior Jesus Christ on the Sabbath day of October 25, 2026, at 89 years of age. She was surrounded by the love of her children, grandchildren, and friends in the Haxtun Health Extended Care Unit when she died.
Vigil and Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be...
Jewel Mae Sonnenberg
Oct 21, 2026
Jewel Mae (Borth) Sonnenberg, 95, a longtime resident of Logan County, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in Sterling, Colorado.
Viewing will be held from 1 - 6 p.m., Thursday, November 5 at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager FH with family receiving friends from 4 -6 p.m. A celebration of Jewel’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 6 at First...
Barbara A. Koester
Oct 20, 2026
Barbara “Barb” Anne (Quirey) Koester, 94 of Padroni, Colorado passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Pole Creek Nursing Home in Sidney, Nebraska. Viewing will be held from 2-6 p.m., Sunday, October 25, at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4-6 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 26, at Peetz...
Brent "Bompa" Young
Oct 8, 2026
R. Brent "Bompa" Young, 66, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of education, service, laughter, and love.
A celebration of Brent’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, October 25, at The Mitchek Event Center, 1120 Pawnee Avenue Sterling, Colorado, 80751.
Brent was born on January 23, 1960, in Friona, Texas to Roy...
Gilbert Ray Lindstrom
Oct 8, 2026
Gilbert Ray Lindstrom, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Viewing will be held from 1-6 p.m. on Friday, October 16, at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager FH, with family receiving friends from 4-6 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17, at Sterling Berean Church, with Pastor Daniel Holsten officiating. Gilbert will be laid...
Dixie Lee Minear
Sep 23, 2026
Our beloved Dixie 84, of Sterling passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, peacefully with family by her side.
A celebration of Dixie’s life will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, October 17, at the Sterling Church of the Nazarene. Following the service, the family invites you to join them for light refreshments in the fellowship hall.
No one could have...
Richard Fitzsimons
Sep 14, 2026
Richard Lee Fitzsimons, 83, of Sterling passed away Monday, September 14, 2026. A private graveside service will be held.
Richard was born on March 14, 1943, in Sterling, Colorado to Claude and Lois (Marks) Fitzsimons. Richard enlisted in the U.S Army in 1964 and was stationed in Korea and was honorably discharged in 1966. He married Lydia Mae Glenn on September...
Jay K. Littlefield
Sep 11, 2026
Jay Kenneth Littlefield, 80, of Sterling, Colorado passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 11, 2026. A celebration of Jay’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 19 at First Baptist Church in Sterling. The service will conclude at the church with a luncheon to follow in the church hall.
Jay was born April 1, 1946, in Sterling, Colorado, to...
Donald Gene Leitzell
Sep 9, 2026
Donald Gene Leitzell, 89, beloved husband of Peggy Frasco Leitzell of Apache Junction, AZ and Willard, CO passed away peacefully at his home in Willard, on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, with his family surrounding him.
There will be a celebration of Don’s life at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, September 25, at the Chapel of the Plains Church in Stoneham, CO with...
Marci Marie Sanders
Sep 7, 2026
Marci Marie Sanders, 58, of Sterling, Colorado, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Oiye as celebrant. Inurnment will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
Marci was born August 8, 1968, in Wichita,...
Frank McLaughlin
Sep 5, 2026
Frank McLaughlin, 95, of Sterling, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 5, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 25, at Christ United Methodist Church in Sterling. Luncheon will be served at the church with inurnment that afternoon.
Richard Franklin McLaughlin was born on June 23, 1931, in Gallatin, Missouri to William Jennings...
Gerald W Jefferies
Sep 4, 2026
Gerald W. Jefferies, 97, passed away at The Lodge assisted living facility in Fayette, Missouri on Friday, September 4, 2026. Gerald previously resided in Sterling, Colorado for over 60 years.
Gerald was born May 6, 1929, in Durango, Colo. to Walter and Ethel Jefferies. He graduated from Durango High School prior to earning a two-year certificate from Ft. Lewis College while...
Verna L. Sonnenberg
Sep 4, 2026
Verna L. Sonnenberg, 93, entered into eternal life on Friday, September 4, 2026. Viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 9 at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager F.H. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 10 at Sterling Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Chris Rose officiating. Verna will be laid to...
Loretta Marie Junk
Aug 27, 2026
Loretta Marie Junk, 91, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, September 4, at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Rose officiating. Loretta will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery.
Loretta Marie Pullins was born on January 4, 1935, to Luther and...
Jo Ann Jeanine Pfaltzgraff
Aug 23, 2026
Jo Ann Pfaltzgraff, age 97, passed away in Boone, Iowa on Sunday, August 23, 2026, with family surrounding her. She lived in Peetz, Colorado with her daughter, Nita Gillham from 2020 until 2023, when she moved back to her home state of Iowa. Her love for her family and for music developed from teenage years playing the organ for her...
Kimberly Ann Steward
Aug 13, 2026
Kimberly Ann Steward, 63, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, at her home in Haxtun, Colorado with her family by her side. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date.
Kim was born in Stratton, Colorado on May 31, 1963, to Paul Edward Manning, and Marjorie Moren Manning (Packer). Kim met her husband Rex Allen Steward...
Betty Louise Ballinger
Aug 13, 2026
Betty Louise Ballinger, a beloved longtime resident of Logan County, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the age of 102. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, friend and servant to her community, Betty lived a remarkable life rooted in faith, family and service to others. Viewing will be held Thursday, September 3rd from...
Marilyn Elizabeth Garretson
Jul 30, 2026
Marilyn Elizabeth Garretson went to be with Jesus July 30, 2026. She was born December 7, 1929 to Amanda Ohlenkamp Ruwaldt and William Ruwaldt in Beecher, Illinois.
After graduating from Beecher High School in 1947, Marilyn earned her BA from Iowa State Teachers College, now University of Northern Iowa, in 1950, and earned her MA in 1952 from Colorado State Teachers...
Donald Dean Thompson
Jul 26, 2026
Donald Dean Thompson, 82, of Sterling, Colorado passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Cremation has taken place, and no services will be held.
Donald was born on September 30, 1943, in Sterling, CO to Joseph Franklin Thompson and Helen C. Wessel. He married Blanche County November 6, 1963, in Sterling, CO. Don worked as a janitor and maintenance for...
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