Obituary Listing

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...

Sep 17, 2024

August "Buddy" Earl Buss, 92, of Peetz, CO passed away Tuesday, September17, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 23 at Peetz Community Christian Church with Pastor Jodie Harless officiating. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Peetz Cemetery.

Buddy was...

Sep 11, 2024

Caroline J. Chadwick 84, of Sterling, Colorado passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Cremation will take place, and no services will be held.

Caroline was born April 28, 1940, in Leadville, CO to Carl and Martha (Schurman) Kissinger. She attended and graduated from Lake County High School and the Denver Business School. After graduating from college, she...

Sep 8, 2024

LaVera M. Schaffer, 91 of Iron Mountain, MI passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024. Viewing will be held from 1 – 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12 at Halouska Family - Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 13 at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Richard Flores officiating. LaVera will be laid to...

Aug 31, 2024

Jason S. Davis, 52, passed away very suddenly but peacefully from pancreatic cancer on August 31, 2024, while surrounded by loved ones in Omaha, Nebraska.  A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church (732 Clark Street, Sterling Colorado) with services concluding at the church. The family will have a private...

Aug 22, 2024

Lois Sandstead, 94, of Fort Morgan, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Valley View Villa. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 26 at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home in Sterling, Colorado with Rev. Spencer Green officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Sterling.

Lois was born September 23, 1929,...

Aug 16, 2024

David Crooks of Sterling passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, while camping at the reservoir. A memorial and celebration of life will be held Friday, September 20th, 11:00 am at the Sagebrush Pavilion, across from the Rec. Center.

David was born January 16, 1960, in Alamosa, CO to Alberta Mae (Reedy) and J. Howard Crooks.  He attended...