Marcia Ann Ball
Jul 24, 2026
On July 24, 2026, Marcia Ann Ball (Bailey) of Fort Collins, Colorado, passed away at the age of 79 years. Marcia was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on March 21, 1947, to Robert and Darlene Bailey. Over the years she built a life centered on family, faith, work, and community. Marcia found joy in reading, puzzles, tending to her plants, visiting...
Loretta Serna Ruiz
Aug 13, 2026
Loretta Serna Ruiz, 60, of Ft. Collins passed away on August 13, 2026 in Ft. Collins. Loretta was born July 15, 1966 to Juan and Apolinaria Serna in Texas. A private visitation will be held at Bohlender Funeral Chapel.
Margaret L. Powell
Aug 12, 2026
Margaret L. Powell was born on April 19, 1925 to Marion and Myrtle McLachlin in Detroit Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather Reynold Dolan. Margaret graduated from Washington Park High School in Racine Wisconsin in 1943. She worked her high school years and summers at Sunnyrest Sanatorium. During World War II she worked at Massey...
Cherie Ann Manke
Aug 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Cherie Ann Manke Cherie Ann Manke was born June 23, 1945 and passed away on August 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, laughter, and cherished memories that will remain in the hearts of her family and friends. Cherie was preceded in death by her beloved son, Shane; granddaughter, Sara; and grandson, Jesse. She...
Linda V. Romero
Aug 6, 2026
In Loving Memory of Linda V. Romero Linda V. Romero, 57, of Fort Collins, Colorado, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and those closest to her. Linda was born on October 15, 1968, in Texas, to Juan Flores and Leonor Flores. She graduated from Rocky Mountain High School. Linda later worked as...
Louise Mary Padia
Aug 6, 2026
Louise Padia, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and cherished member of her family, passed away on August 6, 2026, at the age of 88, following a long and courageous struggle with kidney disease. Born on April 6, 1938, Louise lived a life centered around the people she loved most. Her family was her greatest joy, and she leaves...
Lorraine Roseann Hunke
Aug 5, 2026
Lorraine Roseann Hunke (Peatrowsky) passed away quietly on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at the age of 91. Born on October 23, 1934, in West Point, Nebraska, Lorraine was the cherished daughter of Clement and Ida (Ortmeier) Peatrowsky. She attended Guardian Angels School in West Point and graduated in 1952.
She married the love of her life, Alvin L. Hunke, on April...
Hal D. Garner
Aug 5, 2026
Hal Garner died August 5, 2026. He was 79 years old. His parents were Marlin K Garner and Lenice M. Soule. Hal lived most of his life in Fort Collins, graduating from Fort Collins High School. He was a military veteran and served in the US Navy aboard the aircraft carrier Valley Forge and then later with US Coast Guard...
John Walter Ruble
Aug 2, 2026
John Ruble, age 84, passed away on August 2, 2026, in Fort Collins, Colorado. He was born November 7, 1941, at Mercy Hospital in Denver to Frank Edward Ruble and Elizabeth McIntire Ruble. Raised in Denver, he attended South High School and graduated from Denver University in 1966. He married Tricia Marcus in 1964. After attending officer training school in...
Elizabeth Elsie Virginia Martinez
Aug 2, 2026
Elizabeth “Elsie” Virginia Martinez was born on May 17, 1940 in Elizabethtown, New Mexico to Jose and Conferina Lucero. The eldest daughter of 11 siblings, she grew up on a farm in Cimarron, New Mexico, which is in the mountains of northern New Mexico. Elsie was the 2nd child of Jose and Conferina. Therefore, she helped care for her younger...
Charlotte Ann Giles
Jul 31, 2026
Charlotte Ann Giles, 82, of Loveland, CO passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 31, 2026. She was a cherished mother, grandmother and friend and her presence will be deeply missed. Charlotte was born in Scottsbluff, NE on September 27, 1943 to Paul and Sylvia Swanson. Charlotte attended nursing school in Nebraska before marrying James Giles...
William James Sutton
Jul 31, 2026
Dr. (Billy) William James Sutton was born on 1-16-1946. He went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on 7-31-26. He was born to William and Doris Sutton in Goodland, KS. He moved to Fort Collins, CO around the age of 3 where he was raised on a farm and eventually met the love of his life, Judy Murphy...
Shirley Ann Glenn
Jul 27, 2026
Shirley passed away peacefully at the age of 90, surrounded by her family. She was born in Fort Collins to William Spight and Emma Spight (Fitzjarrel). Shirley was the only daughter in a large family of six brothers (now deceased). Shirley’s life was deeply rooted in her commitment to her family as well as her Colorado heritage and love for...
Donald Ray Oppie
Jul 26, 2026
Donald Ray Oppie was born in Loveland, Colorado on May 16, 1960 to Helen Oppie. At 3 days old he was adopted by his Uncle Ray Richard Oppie and Betty Jean Oppie. Donny passed away at UC Health Poudre Valley Hospital on July 26, 2026. He was 66 years old. Donny married the love of his world Karel Jayne Renz...
James Oliver Barnes
Jul 26, 2026
James Oliver Barnes left this world on July 26, 2026, surrounded by family. He lived an inspiring and fulfilling 81 years fueled by love of family, curiosity, travel, and faith.
Jim forged his own path through life with quiet brilliance, bravery, and determination. Born on January 21, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, he showed an avid interest in all things scientific that...
Lugene Anthony Sas
Jul 25, 2026
A celebration of life for all will be on Saturday, September 5th from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, at the Odell Brewing Co in Fort Collins, CO.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, September 5th at the Laporte Presbyterian Church for immediate family and congregation members in Laporte, CO, with the Reverend Dr. Judy Cuthbertson officiating. All others are encouraged...
Carol Irene Rada
Jul 25, 2026
Carol I. Rada, 87, died peacefully on July 25, 2026. Originally from Chicago, IL, Carol and husband Ken owned a successful bakery in Berwyn, IL before semi-retiring to Peoria, AZ in 1984. Carol worked at Smitty’s until her retirement. After Ken’s passing in 2020, Carol moved to Loveland, CO where she lived her remaining years with her daughter. Carol enjoyed...
Stephen Walter Taylor
Jul 22, 2026
Stephen Walter Taylor, age 69, passed away at his home in Fort Collins, Colorado, July 22, 2026. Stephen was born in 1956, son of Owen and Rita (nee Ricke) Taylor, in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Steve grew up in New Jersey and Denver, Colorado. He graduated from Santa Clara University, San Jose, CA, in 1978 with a degree in engineering....
Kelly Jean Short
Jul 18, 2026
Kelly jean Short (Wunch) of Ft Collins, Colorado died on July 18, 2026, with her husband and parents comforting her as she made her eternal homecoming. Kelly was born on August 21, 1964, in Ft Collins at Pouder Valley Hospital. She had a wonderful and active childhood where she excelled on the local swim team and graduated from Ft Collins...
Janie Lou Bondhus
Jul 18, 2026
Janie Bondhus, née Black, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of memories shared with those who knew and loved her. She was born on September 18, 1949. Janie dedicated her professional life to nursing, working as a registered nurse throughout her career in long-term nursing facilities as well as in-home care for seniors. Nursing was an important part of...
