Dale Alan Bortz
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...
Timothy Shawn Peterson
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...
Evelyn Audrey Kautz
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...
Gloria M. Geis
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...
Gary Lee Harrison
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...
Walt Edward Gross
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...
LaVonne Edythe Bilyeu
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...
Mark Gregory Bauer
Jan 21, 2026
The Lord called Mark Gregory Bauer, age 50, home on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Mark was born September 16, 1975, in Denver, CO and resided in Sterling, CO.
Mark’s funeral will be held Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager Funeral Home in Sterling, CO and is open to the public. Those who wish are invited to...
Susan Kay Noffsinger
Jan 17, 2026
Susan Kay Noffsinger, 75 of Westminster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Visitation with the family will be held from 4-6 p.m., Monday, January 26 at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager FH. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 27 at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager FH with Rev. Spencer Green as officiant. Burial will follow at 1:15...
Karen Elaine Quint
Jan 16, 2026
Karen Elaine Quint, 78, of Sterling, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026. Viewing and receiving of friends will be held from 12-2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 21, at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 22, at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Paulison as officiant. Burial to follow at...
Rae Deanne Turnage
Jan 11, 2026
Rae Deanne Turnage, 71 of Sterling passed into eternal life on Sunday, January 11, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 19 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Flores officiating. The service will conclude at the church.
Rae Deanne, also known as Rae, was born August 7, 1954, in Sterling, Colorado to Vernon Ray and...
Fred Rufus Madden Jr.
Jan 9, 2026
Fred Rufus Madden Jr., 56, of Sterling, Colorado passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 9, 2026. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.
Fred Rufus Madden Jr. was born August 18, 1969, in Boulder, Colorado to Fred Rufus Madden Sr. and Jesse (Moore) Madden. He attended school in Boulder and received his GED in 1987. For...
Donald Louis Donjon
Jan 6, 2026
Don Donjon, 89 of Ovid, CO passed away peacefully overnight on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, with family by his side. Cremation has taken place, and a private family celebration will be held at a later date.
Donald Louis Donjon was born on November 8, 1936, at Imperial Community Hospital to Louis and Lenna Donjon He was the third of five children...
Carol Ann Wisdom
Jan 5, 2026
Carol Ann Wisdom, 68, of Sterling, Colorado, passed away peacefully in Greeley, Colorado on Monday, January 5th, 2026. Viewing will be held from 2-6 p.m., Friday, January 9, at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 10, at Christ United Methodist Church with Reverend Spencer Green officiating. Carol will be laid...
Zella Marie Miller
Dec 28, 2025
Zella Marie Tucker was Born on November 20, 1932, to Hillard Monroe Tucker and Nellie Lola (Adams) Tucker, in Ramona, Oklahoma, the ninth of ten Children. She passed from her earthly life to her eternal life on December 28, 2025, in Sterling, Colorado.
Viewing will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 2, at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager Funeral Home...
Lyle Albert Koch
Dec 27, 2025
Lyle Albert Koch, 84, of Sterling, passed away peacefully in the hospital on December 27, 2025, having been with and in the presence of family members expressing their "I love you" messages.
Cremation was chosen as method of burial, and a graveside inurnment service will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 3, 2026, at Riverside at the columbarium niche
Lyle was born...
Gerald L. Cullip
Dec 23, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Lester Cullip, 69, of Greeley passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Greeley, CO. Viewing will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 2 at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager Funeral Home followed by graveside service at 1:30 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery with Pastor Chris Rose officiating.
Jerry was born January 1, 1956, in Sterling, Colorado to Roy...
Henry J. Dilka, Sr.
Dec 23, 2025
Henry Joseph Dilka Sr. 84, of Sterling passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Akron, Colorado, per his request cremation has taken place and a service will be held later.
Henry Joseph Dilka Sr. was born in Yuma, Colorado on Feb. 13. 1941 to Roy Chester Dilka and Zelda Fern Dilka, Henry Joseph Dilka, Sr. was a unique young man for...
