Obituary Listing

Nov 29, 2024

Richard Dean Meisner, 69, of Sterling, CO, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of Friday morning, November 29, 2024. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m., Thursday, December 5 at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. The family will hold services and a Life Celebration at 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 6 at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. Richard will...

Nov 27, 2024

Bruce James McMahon 86, of Sterling passed away Wednesday November 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Bruce was born July 8, 1938, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Daniel McMahon and Ruby (McCoy) McMahon. He graduated from Fort Collins High School. Bruce started his restaurant entrepreneurship career...

Nov 20, 2024

Emily Jane Mildenberger, 87 of Sterling passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Sterling Regional Med Center. Cremation has taken place, and no services will be held.

Emily was born on January 1, 1937, in Brush, Colorado to Alvin Raymond Martin and Emily Elizabeth (Todd) Martin. She graduated from high school and attended Northeastern Junior College where...

Nov 9, 2024

Lois Irene (Dillon) Wolever, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Sterling, CO at the age of 91. Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14 with family to receive friends from 5-7 p.m., at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 15 at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager Funeral...

Nov 5, 2024

Lemuel Russell, 39, of Denver, CO, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Denver Hospice.

A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, December 3, 11:00 AM at Holly Hills Bible Church, 2400 S. Holly Street, Denver CO 80222 Many have asked how they can help the family. Those folks would be very welcome to bring a...

Nov 3, 2024

Jerry G. Hill, 83 of Sterling CO passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Sterling Regional Med Center. No services are planned.

Jerry was born October 3, 1941, in Todd County, South Dakota to Grover Edward Hill and Cena Arlene (Robertson) Hill. Jerry attended a small country school south of Kilgore, NE and then graduated...

Nov 2, 2024

Kenda K. Stoltenberg, 81 of Sterling passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Devonshire Acres. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Plains, 302 N. 9th Ave., Sterling, CO 80751.

Oct 27, 2024

Pauline Louise "Polly" Benson, 102, of Sterling, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 4, 2024, at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home in Sterling. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling.

Pauline was born on June 22, 1922, in Edison,...

Oct 24, 2024

Larry David Rutledge, 80 of Fleming, CO entered into eternal life on Thursday, October 24, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 1, at the Berean Bible Church in Haxtun with Pastor Don Larreau officiating. Larry will be laid to rest with military honors at the Fleming Cemetery.

Larry was born November...

Oct 17, 2024

Sandra Kaye Stark passed away peacefully Thursday, October 17, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colorado, at the age of 79. A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 23 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Sterling. Burial with military honors was held at Riverside Cemetery.

Sandra was born on May 30, 1945, in...

Oct 14, 2024

Pauline Eleanor Nelson, 97, of Sterling, CO passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, at Sterling Regional MedCenter after suffering a massive stroke. Services are pending.

She is preceded in death by her husband John Nelson, daughter-in-law Connie Nelson and son-in-law Ronald Stebakken.

Pauline is survived by her children, Gary Nelson of Sterling, CO, Nyla Marley...

Oct 10, 2024

Brenda Diane Gallegos, age 59, died in faith in her Lord, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, October 10th, 2024, at Anschutz Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 19 at Peace Lutheran Church in Sterling, Colorado.

Brenda was born on August 13th, 1965, to Clifton Belcher and Janice (McCall)...

Oct 8, 2024

Elizabeth (Betty) Fritzler, 96, of Merino, completed her earthly journey on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Sterling – just a few days before her 97th birthday. Betty requested that no formal services be held. She believed that how people treat each other when they are alive is more important than "flowery" words after they pass away.

Betty...

Oct 4, 2024

Craig R Dedrickson, 62 of Sterling passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Viewing will be held from 1-6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4-6 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 10 at Church of Jesus Christ...

Oct 4, 2024

Paul Dean Dillinger, 69 of Sterling, Colorado passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, in Greeley. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 18, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Reverend James R. Nash officiating. Inurnment to follow at Akron Cemetery.

Paul was born March 21, 1955, in Sterling, CO to Elza Clyde and Gloria...

Oct 3, 2024

Bruce Leroy Egger, 92, of Sterling, CO, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, in Sterling.  Bruce's life will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Monday, October 14, at Sterling Church of the Nazarene, with Pastor Chris Rose officiating.  Bruce will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery in Julesburg at a later date.

Bruce was born at home...

Sep 27, 2024

William "Bill" Gene Fielder, 81 passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, after a long battle and complications with COPD.  No services will be held.

Almost his entire life was dedicated to golf.  Bill played many roles throughout his career including Superintendent, Director of Golf, and Vice President of Resort Operations.  He was an avid player and used...

Sep 26, 2024

Manuel Gonzales Jr. 66, of Haxtun, Colorado passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024. A Vigil Service and Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager Funeral Home with Deacon Bernie Schwartze officiating. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., at Evans Cemetery in Evans Colorado. Those...

Sep 25, 2024

Vern "Slim" Dale Koester, 93, of Padroni, Colorado passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Viewing will be held from 1-6 p.m., Thursday, October 3, 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., Friday, October 4, at Peetz Community Center with Pastor Jodie Harless...

Sep 20, 2024

There is no place like home, except grandmas, where love and forgiveness reside. Grandmas are a treasure and ours was Barbara (Janice) Arlone Makinster who passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, September 27 at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. The service will conclude...