Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Sep 4, 2026

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 24, 2026

On July 24, 2026, we laid to rest our beloved brother Gerald Arthur ‘Jerry” Mahaffey, honoring his wishes for a private burial, in lieu of a traditional funeral ceremony. Jerry passed away at his home and entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

Jerry was born August 15, 1959, in Sterling to Clarence Allen “Hap” Mahaffey, Jr. and...

Jul 23, 2026

Rose Mary (Monheiser) Piel, 94, of Stoneham, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 29, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church...

Jul 13, 2026

Dixie “Dee” Rose Stuart, 80, of Holyoke, formerly of Sterling, CO passed away Monday, July 13, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 17 at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager F. H. with Pastor Chris Rose officiating. Dixie will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery. A celebration luncheon will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July...

Jul 11, 2026

Marjorie Sue (Ballinger) Fowler, affectionately known as Sue, 72, of Sterling, Colorado, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Sue will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens next to her beloved father and sister.

Sue was born on December 10, 1952, in Sterling, Colorado, to Virgil and Betty Ballinger. She graduated from Sterling High School in...

Jul 8, 2026

Keith Bennett Ladd, 91, of Merino, Colorado passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Haxtun, Colorado. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Keith was born in Sterling, Colorado on August 21, 1934, to Bob and Birdie (Slater) Ladd. He married Phyllis Eilleen Hoffman on February 26, 1956, in Fort Morgan, Colorado. The two of them and...

Jul 2, 2026

William “Bill” Gene Ertle, 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Sterling, Colorado. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 17 at Halouska Family Chaney Reager F.H. with Pastor Scott Morrison officiating. A luncheon will follow at First Baptist Church. William will be laid to rest...

Jun 30, 2026

Georgia Bee (Siders) Hawkins, age 88, of Peetz, Colorado, passed away surrounded by her family at Sterling Regional MedCenter in Sterling, Colorado, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to funeral service time at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the Sidney LDS Church, 486 Toledo Street, in Sidney, Nebraska. Interment will...

Jun 27, 2026

Marcella Angelina Rios, 54, of Crook, CO passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026. Viewing will be held from 1-3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 12, at Halouska Family F.H. followed by a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 3:00 p.m., and a memorial service at 3:30 p.m., with Rev. Joseph Oiye as celebrant.

Marcella was born on October 18, 1971, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska...