Obituary Listing

Mar 14, 2026

Ila Faye Wright 94, of Holyoke, Colorado passed away Saturday March 14, 2026.

A celebration of Ila’s life will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2026, at The Julesburg Housing Authority-North View Recreation Center, 520 W. 9th Street, Julesburg, CO.

Ila Faye was born December 4th, 1931, in Lewellen, Nebraska where she spent a happy childhood growing up on the...

Mar 14, 2026

Mark David Allen, 66, of Padroni, Colorado passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Mark was born April 21, 1959, to Frank and Marlene Allen of Gering, Nebraska. He graduated from Caliche High School in Iliff, Colorado, and worked for his father's business, FM Communications, a 2-way radio shop....

Mar 9, 2026

Jean Whittington, 92, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, while residing at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush, Colorado. Viewing and visitation with the family will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, March 13 at the Yuma Methodist...

Mar 7, 2026

Leslie Ann Clairmont, 47, of Sterling passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Sterling Regional Med Center. A celebration of Leslie’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Knights of Columbus Hall, 421 S 11th Ave. Sterling, CO. Friends and family are welcome to gather and remember the wonderful life Leslie lived. Celebrate...

Mar 3, 2026

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Feb 28, 2026

Sharon A. Lippert, 62, formerly of Commerce City, CO passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in St. Francis, KS.

Sharon was born on July 14, 1963, to Anna Marie Lippert in Denver, CO. She was a lifetime member of Salem Lutheran Church in St. Francis, KS. She...

Feb 28, 2026

Gloria D. Phillips, 93 of Sterling passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 7 at Christ United Methodist Church with Rev. Spencer Green officiating. Inurnment to follow at Riverside Cemetery.

Gloria was born April 22, 1932, in Sterling, Colorado to Reuben and Phoebe Annie (Royce) Ogley. She graduated from...

Feb 24, 2026

Donald Michael Schell of Sterling, CO passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Sterling, CO. His last week was spent with his family by his side. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 9 at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at Riverside Cemetery Columbarium Niche with a reception in Hagus Hall...

Feb 23, 2026

James "Jim" Alan Morris was born on February 18, 1951, and passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026.

Jim was one of seven children born to Richard and Edna Morris. Growing up in Connecticut, he often shared memories of skating on a pond near home and the lively chaos of life with many siblings. He was a twin, though many people...

Feb 21, 2026

On Saturday, February 21, 2026, Carol Jean Scheel, 90 of Haxtun, Colorado joyfully ran into the arms of her Lord and Savior, surrounded by the love of her family. Viewing and visitation with the family will be held from 2-4pm, Sunday, March 1 at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager Funeral Home in Sterling. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am,...

Feb 19, 2026

Carol Deane Gill 101, of Merino, passed away Thursday February 19, 2026.

In honor of Carol's request, there will be no services associated with her passing.

Carol (Pickering) Gill was born on February 8, 1925, in Fairbury, NE to parents Almon A. (Pick) Pickering, and Luree (Blair) Pickering. Carol spent her early years in southeast Nebraska, where her father and uncles worked...

Feb 19, 2026

Dale Alan Bortz, 86, of Sterling, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 19, 2026, with his family by his side. Per his request cremation, has taken place and no services will be held.

Dale was born on January 10, 1940, in Canon City, Colorado to Lester Charles Bortz and Helen Marie (Evans) Bortz. He grew up in Canon City...

Feb 16, 2026

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Feb 13, 2026

Timothy Shawn Peterson, 68 of Sterling, CO passed away after a long and courageous fight with Parkinson’s on Friday, February 13, 2026. He passed at his home surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of Tim’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 21 at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. The service will conclude at the chapel.

Timothy was...

Feb 12, 2026

Evelyn Audrey Kautz, 98, of Sterling, CO passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Sterling, CO. Viewing and visitation with the family will be held from 4-7 p.m., Friday, February 20 at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager Funeral Home, 443 S. 2nd St., Sterling, CO. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21 at First English Lutheran Church...

Feb 8, 2026

Gloria Geis went to be with her beloved Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 8, 2026. She lived a vibrant, creative life filled with her love for Jesus, music, theater, her children, and a deep passion for rescue dogs and the American Humane Society. An Elvis Presley themed celebration of life is planned for Friday, May 8, 2026, at 1:00...

Feb 3, 2026

Gary Lee. Harrison, 77, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Gary was born on December 19,1948 in Kremmling, Colorado to Lillian and Jesse Harrison. Gary grew up in Brush, CO, attended Brush public schools and graduated in 1967. He later moved to Gering, NE where he worked as...

Jan 29, 2026

Walt Edward Gross, 68, of Sterling passed away Thursday, January 29 2026. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Walt was born on September 5, 1957, in Deadwood, South Dakota to Edward Henry and Julia Ann (Beardshear) Gross. He received his GED in 1976 and attended National College in Rapid City and earned his associate’s degree in veterinary...

Jan 25, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

LaVonne Edythe Bilyeu, 85 of Sterling, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Greeley at Grace Pointe Senior Care Community. Visitation will be on Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Halouska Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 11:00 am at the Sterling Nazarene Church with Pastor Chris Rose...