Obituary Listing

Aug 1, 2023

Joseph Walter Eads, 96, formerly of Fleming, Colorado died Tuesday, August 1, 2023, in Sterling, Colorado. A private graveside service will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Joseph was born February 12, 1927, in Burlington, Iowa to Rollie and Vivian (Mackey) Eads. Joseph worked many years at Holyoke and Fleming High Schools as a custodian. He spent...

Jul 28, 2023

Penny Lynn (Rhodes) Genereux, 55 of Sterling went to her Heavenly home on Friday, July 28, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Viewing and family to receive friends will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Sunday, August 6 at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. A funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 7, at Rock Assembly...

Jul 19, 2023

Lyle G. Prussman, 97, of Otis, CO passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Viewing will be held from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 24 at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Reverend James R. Nash officiating. A graveside service will...

Jul 17, 2023

Donna Fritzler, 75 passed away July 17, 2023, at her family home in Merino, surrounded by her family. At Donna's request, there will be no funeral or service. A Celebration of Life will be at a later date.

Donna was born March 20, 1948 to Wilhelm and Lydia (Michel) Fritzler. She was a graduate of Merino High...

Jul 17, 2023

Marilyn Kay Gerk entered eternal life on Monday, July 17th, 2023. A Vigil Service and Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 6:00 pm, Friday, July 21st at Chaney Reager Funeral Home. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, July 22nd at St Anthony Catholic Church. Marilyn will be laid to...

Jul 15, 2023

Marilyn Sue Reigenborn, 69, of Ft. Collins, Colorado passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023. Viewing will be held from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home with a Vigil Service and Recitation of the Holy Rosary to follow at 6:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 26,...

Jul 12, 2023

Marie Jensen Couch passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.  She was born on October 26, 1928, in Grant, NE.  She spent most of her life in Sterling, CO where she worked in banking for many years.  She was also very involved in GOP local, state, and national initiatives.  She was very proud to serve on the selection...

Jul 9, 2023

Terry L. Vallejos, 60 of Fleming, CO passed away Sunday, July 9, at home with his loving family by his side. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 22 at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Richard Flores officiating. The service will conclude at the church.

Terry was born November 13, 1962, in Sterling,...

Jul 8, 2023

With 101 years of a vibrant life filled with faith, family, and farming, Walter Amen of Iliff, CO, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on July 8, 2023, in the very home in which he was born.  Viewing will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday, July 23 at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home with...

Jul 7, 2023

Ruth J. Weisdorfer, 94 of Sterling, CO went to her Heavenly home on Friday, July 7, 2023, in Greeley, CO at NCMC with her family by her side. The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m., Thursday, July 27, at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 28, at Sterling...

Jul 5, 2023

Betty Jean Barnett, 95, of Sterling passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023. A private burial will be held at a later date.

Betty was born July 23, 1927, in Greeley, CO to William Krumland and Minnie (Loseke) Krumland. She graduated from high school in FT. Morgan, CO. Betty married George Barnett on September 19, 1948, they were...

Jul 2, 2023

Betty Lou Frazier Drommond Ramey, 92, of Sterling passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at her home. Viewing will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m., Monday July 17, at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home.  A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 18, at First English Lutheran Church with Reverend Richard von Steinman officiating. Betty will be laid to...

Jul 2, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Kathleen Patricia Werner, 65, on July 2, 2023. She died from natural causes. She was a fighter all the way through the end. Her courage and strength are characteristics admired by all.

Kathleen is survived by her father; Marvin Murray, her four children; Shaine Wieber, Adam Wieber, Dakota Werner,...

Jul 1, 2023

Cody Douglas Waitley, age 26, of Sterling, CO collapsed suddenly and passed away on July 1, 2023 in Sidney, NE.

Cody was born on June 29, 1997 in Sterling to Doug and Mary Kay (Brammer) Waitley. He grew up in the country east of Sterling, attending Prairie Elementary School, then was homeschooled by his maternal grandparents of...

Jul 1, 2023

Alex Salas Jr, 53 (known as Junior to family) of Sterling Colorado went home with the Lord on Saturday, July 1st, 2023. A small celebration of life will be held on July 22, 2023 @ 11:00am at Eastman Park in Windsor.

Alex was born on July 1st, 1970, in Greeley, Colorado to Ruth and Alex Salas Sr....

Jun 24, 2023

Lorraine Clark, 80, of Stoneham, CO passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Sterling Regional MedCeneter. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 30 at Prairieview Cemetery in Stoneham with The Very Reverend Michael Bodzioch as celebrant.

Lorraine was born May 18, 1943, in Jefferson City, Missouri to Jerome James Simmonds and Emma...

Jun 20, 2023

Richard Ross, a beloved husband, father, and master mechanic, passed away on June 20, 2023, at the age of 66. He was born on September 23, 1956, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to Glenn Ross and Nadine Vanblaricum. Richard peacefully joined his Heavenly Father from his cherished family home on the farm, where he found solace surrounded by his loved ones....

Jun 17, 2023

Madonna Lou (Birt) Debus, age 88 passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023. A closed casket funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 24, at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home with Reverend Brian Witherspoon officiating. Madonna will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery.

Madonna was born November 4, 1934, in Kimball, Nebraska to Arthur and Irene...

Jun 15, 2023

Tyrone Thomas 70, of Denver passed away June 15, in Sterling. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Tyrone was born February 19, 1953, in Denver, Colorado to David George Thomas and Margaret (Campell) Thomas. He enjoyed collecting and working on cars, spending time with his grandchildren and his brothers, watching his favorite football...

Jun 13, 2023

James Henry Hobbs, 80 of Fleming, Colorado passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at his home. Cremation will take place and no services will be held.

James was born February 5, 1943, in Sterling, Colorado to George and Marjorie Alice (Swartzlander) Hobbs. He attended school in Sterling, Colorado. James married Joann E. Cloud on February 23, 1970,...