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Hadley P. Durham

Aug 6, 2021

Hadley Patrick Durham was born August 28, 1990 in Colorado Springs, Co to parents Pat and Anita (Fetty) Durham. Hadley grew up on the farm southeast of Rush, Co. Attended church and bible school at Kendrick Bible Church and Living Word Community Church. Attended school at Miami-Yoder in Rush and was in the vocational welding program at PPCC. He was...

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Betty J. Kramer

Aug 2, 2021

A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available. Memorials may be made to the Betty Kramer Memorial and may be left at or sent to Eastern Colorado Bank, Burlington, Colorado.

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Mary A. Todd

Aug 1, 2021

Heaven received Mary Alice Eldringhoff Todd on August 1, 2021. Mary was a beloved Wife, Mother, Grand mother and Great-Grand mother. She was born May 21, 1932 in Pueblo, Colorado to Ben Eldringhoff and Eva Bonham Eldringhoff. She was the oldest of six children. When she was 10 years old the family moved to The Pines 18 miles south of...

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Francis J. Behrens

Jul 23, 2021

Francis Joseph Behrens, aka Frankie Joe, age 65 of Strasburg, Colorado passed away July 23, 2021 at UCHealth in Aurora after a long battle with congestive heart failure. Frankie Joe was born December 8, 1955 at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver. He was the son of William (Bill) and Marie Behrens of Watkins. He was the oldest of five children,...

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Robert "Bob" Brown

Jul 18, 2021

Robert Joseph Brown died on July 16, 2021 at the home where he was born 91 years earlier. Bob spent his childhood in eastern Colorado and graduated from Burlington High School in 1948. After returning from the Korean war in 1953, he married Phyllis Waitman. Together they purchased a small farm north of Burlington – the very farm where Bob...

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James B. Riner Jr.

Jul 18, 2021

Memorial Service: Sunday August, 15, 2021 1:00PM Harris Land County Rd 25 & Hwy 86 Elizabeth, Colorado

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Craig R. Carneal

Jul 17, 2021

Craig Russell Carneal passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2021, after a short illness. He was born November 29, 1961 in Fort Riley, KS to Darreld Carneal and Janet (Allison) Seidl. The family moved to Colorado when Craig was 6 months old. Craig graduated from Harrison High School in 1980. After high school, Craig enlisted in the Navy...

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Frances Alice Paulson

Jul 15, 2021

Frances Alice (Nuttleman) Paulson, 93, of Limon, Colorado and formerly of Genoa, Colorado departed this earth to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Aspen Leaf Assisted Living in Limon, Colorado. She was born March 15, 1928 to Harry and Clara Nuttleman in Shaw, Colorado. Frances’ father, Harry, worked for the railroad and they moved to Canon...

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David Gretzler

Jul 9, 2021

Let it be known that David “Moose” Gretzler has been called home on July 9, 2021. A resident of Colorado for 5 years. Born and raised in Michigan moving to Colorado in 2016. David is survived by his wife Caren of 19 years and children, Courtney Morales, Keith Gretzler, Karl Gretzler, Cassandra Pajtas and Rachel Nelson along with his 14...

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Marvin J. Harris

Jul 1, 2021

Marvin J. Harris was born on June 1, 1945 in Pueblo, Colorado to Earl and Vera Harris. He grew up in Karval, Colorado where he graduated from Karval High School in 1964. He was drafted to the Army in 1966 but enlisted to the Air Force and reported on June 1, 1966. He married Sherly Johns on July 12, 1969....

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Sue Liebl

Jun 23, 2021

Karen Sue Liebl earned her wings June 23, 2021, surrounded by her family, at the age of 74. She was born August 26, 1946 in St. Francis, KS, the third child of Eldon and Dorothy Smith. Sue attended school in Kanorado, KS where she earned awards in typing, accounting, 4-H, band, and cheerleading. During the summers she worked for a...

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John D. Cranshaw

Jun 19, 2021

John D. Cranshaw, 93, born to John Cranshaw Sr. and Mary Avant in Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021. John enjoyed a rich and full life. At the age 17, he joined the U.S. Army in 1945 and served for 22 years. John was proud of serving in the 24th Infantry Regiment Combat Team. He was also...

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Shirley A. Atwater

Jun 18, 2021

June 18, 2021, Shirley Atwater reached up and took the hand that she saw reaching down for her and went home with her heavenly father. November 16, 1935, Clifford and Dova Wilson were blessed with their firstborn, a daughter, they named her Shirley Ann. She was born in Strasburg, Colorado. As she was growing up, the family moved quite a...

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Thomas L. Slate

Jun 17, 2021

Thomas Lynn Slate "Lynn" passed away June 17, 2021 at home. He was born September 22, 1945 in Brownwood, Texas. He is the son of Luke Slate and Madelene Ruth (Carrell) Slate. Lynn is survived by his wife, Portia Irene Slate; children Sarah Louisa (Theo Clark) Slate, Tommy Lynn (Brandy) Slate, Dale Allen (April) Slate, Marshall Wayne (Jodi) Slate, Portia...

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Raymond W. Parmer

Jun 14, 2021

Ray was born on June 6, 1934 and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Jun 14, 2021. He was born on the family farm north of Burlington, Colorado, during a horrible dust storm. During his birth, one woman was busy sweeping up the dirt while another kept damp towels over the doors and windows. His parents were...

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Elsie M. May

Jun 12, 2021

Elsie May died June 12, 2021 at home surrounded by family, 9½ miles from her childhood home, at the age of 82. She was born August 3, 1938 at the Victor and Joyce Smelker Farm south of Stratton, the fourth child of Victor and Joyce. Elsie was fortunate to die at home in the same beloved town where she was...

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Larry A. Higgins

Jun 11, 2021

Larry Alan Higgins, age 71, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, June 11, 2021. He was born on January 29th, 1950 in Denver, CO to Lowell Mason Higgins and Alice Ellen Higgins. Larry grew up in Denver, CO with his older brother Barney. Larry attended Barnum Elementary, Rishel Middle School and Denver West High School, where he graduated...

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Robert G. Blake

Jun 11, 2021

Bob passed away at his residence in Ramah Colorado on June 11, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Julia Blake, and brother Jim Blake. He is survived by his wife Ileta Benjamin Blake of Siimla, Colorado and Wade and Dianne Blake of Oakland, Nebraska, Sheila and Bill Lindsy of Waynesville, Missouri, and Tammy Blake and...

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Bill Reese

Jun 4, 2021

Longtime Stratton, Colorado resident William “Bill” D. Reese passed away peacefully on June 4, 2021 at his home in Stratton. He was 76 years old. Bill was born on July 16, 1944 to Lyman W. and Betty Jean (Schultz) Reese in LaPorte, Indiana. He was the oldest of seven children born to this union. He grew up in LaPorte, Indiana...

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