James E. Mccray
Mar 3, 2024
James Elwin McCray passed away on March 3, 2024, at his home in Fort Collins, Colorado, following a period of declining health. He will be remembered as a loving and supportive father and husband, as well as an influential music professor, administrator of college departments of music, a passionate choral conductor, and a prolific composer. James was born February 27,...
Dewey Edwards, Jr.
Mar 2, 2024
Dewey Edwards Jr. was born July 13, 1931 to Dewey Edwards Sr. and Edith Edwards. Dewey's love for fishing and hunting was a defining part of his life. He grew up in Effingham, Illinois, where he worked on the family farm and honed his skills in these activities. Later, he met and married Joy Keegan. The two remained married for...
Trina Michelle Lilyblade
Mar 2, 2024
On January 29, 1973, an abnormally warm winter day, Trina Michelle Lilyblade quietly entered the world. From then on, she was anything but quiet. This redhead (or sometimes blue or purple) was never afraid to be true to herself, with an adventurous spirit, fierce independence, and beautiful sass. Her friends and family enjoyed her big smile, sense of humor, and...
Jesse Fred Abel
Mar 2, 2024
Jesse Fred Abel, 85, of Olney Springs, CO, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Fred was born in Las Animas, Colorado on November 9, 1938, a son of the late Mary J. (Fletcher) and Paul Alfred Abel. He was the spouse of Delta Louise (McMaster) Abel, they were married on June 9, 1962 in Denver, CO....
Deborah Ann Bee
Mar 1, 2024
Debbie Bee passed away March 1, 2024 in Fort Collins, Colorado at the age of 74. Deborah Ann Johnson was born December 7, 1949 to Robert (Bob) Johnson and Penelope (Penny) Johnson in Denver Colorado. In January, 1951 her family moved from Denver to Wellington, Colorado. She grew up on a farm with her two sisters, Kris and Vicki. She...
Fred Everett Jones, Sr.
Mar 1, 2024
Fred Everett Jones Sr. passed away on March 1, 2024 at his residence. Fred was born on June 22, 1924 Lauren County, S. Carolina to Will Enoch Jones and Jessie Mae Cooper Jones. Fred graduated from Greenwood High School in Greenwood, S.C. in 1942. Fred enlisted in the US Navy on April 10, 1943 he served for 22 years, retiring...
Mary Frances Weatherford
Mar 1, 2024
Mary Frances Weatherford, 70, of Ft. Collins passed away on March 1, 2024. Mary was born in Edinburg, Texas on September 30, 1953 to Joseph L. Weatherford and Jessamine Ruth Sigler Weatherford. Survivors include her sister Katherine Weatherford and brother Geoff Weatherford brother of Ft. Collins. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Full obituary...
Steven Richard Groble
Feb 26, 2024
Steve, 64, passed away on February 26, 2024. He was born March 2, 1959, to Richard and Carol Groble. Born in Illinois and raised in California, Steve was a resident of Colorado since 2001. He was an avid sports enthusiast, enjoying both football and golf. He was a lifelong fan of the Oakland Raiders, never wavering win or lose. He...
Joy Jeanette Edwards
Feb 23, 2024
Joy Jeanette (Keegan) Edwards was born on November 12, 1934, in Prairie Creek, Indiana. to Emery and Olie Keegan. During her time at Prairie Creek High School, Joy was a standout student. She not only cheered for the school's teams but also showcased her musical talents as member of the marching band. Her dedication and skill in these roles were...
Kenneth Koch, Ii
Feb 22, 2024
Kenneth Koch II, a brilliant engineer, inventor, mentor, and father, passed away on February 22nd, 2024. Born on April 6th, 1958, in Massachusetts, to Mary J. Batchelder, Kenneth's life was a testament to curiosity, intellectualism, innovation, and a deep love for family. Kenneth's mind was constantly buzzing with ideas. He possessed a natural aptitude for engineering, and his innovative spirit...
Kerry Lynne Luna
Feb 22, 2024
Kerry Lynne Luna, 62, of Laporte passed away on February 22, 2024. A celebration of life will be held 6pm, Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Group Publishing, 1515 Cascade Ave, Loveland, CO 80538. A second celebration of life will also be held at the American Legion, George Beach Post #4 from 3-6pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. A full obituary...
Barbara Marie Cornelius
Feb 22, 2024
Barbara Marie Cornelius, known to her loved ones as Barb, passed away on February 22, 2024, at the age of 76 in Lafayette, Colorado after suffering from significant health issues for numerous years. She was born on February 17, 1948, in Yokosuka, Japan, to Robert and Carol Gale. Barb was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother who...
Carson June Muir
Feb 22, 2024
Behind her big blue eyes was a fierce competitor and a deep faith. In life and competition, Carson lived life by her favorite Bible verse (Matthew 17:20). She believed that the seemingly impossible could be achieved through faith. Carson loved to swim and compete, and she has a long list of records as proof of her passion for the sport....
Susan Y. Hegdal
Feb 20, 2024
Susan Hegdal, 64, passed away February 20th, 2024 at home surrounded by loved ones after a seven year battle with lung cancer. Susan was born Yong Cha Kim on October 16, 1959 in Daegu, South Korea to parents Bill Cheng Kyu Kim and Jung Hee Lee. After the passing of her mother, Susan and sister, Mary Hae Kyong Kim, lived...
Robert Eugene King
Feb 20, 2024
Robert King went peacefully the morning of February 20, 2024. He had received a Cochlear Implant (hearing solution) to live a fuller life on December 15. He wanted to hear on the phone and in person better. Bob was a prolific storyteller and inquisitor. Hearing mattered to Bob. And Bob was still driving his car in December. Just two days...
Jill Ann Douglas
Feb 19, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jill Ann Douglas on February 19, 2024. She was 81 years old. Jill was born on November 1, 1942 in Cook, Minnesota to Archie and Goldie (Lindsey) Mihm. She lived in the little white house on the hill surrounded by the woods of Northern Minnesota. The woods became her...
Kenneth Ray Bradley
Feb 16, 2024
Kenneth Ray Bradley Kenneth Bradley, age 79, passed away on February 16, 2024 at the Pathways of Northern Colorado hospice facility just outside Fort Collins, Colorado. Ken was born in Laramie, Wyoming on October 1, 1944, the third of four sons to George F. Bradley and Mildred I. (Hines) Bradley. He grew up in Gould and Walden, Colorado where he...
Charles Lawrence Russell King
Feb 16, 2024
Charles Lawrence (Larry) King, 73, of Fort Collins, CO passed away on February 16 during a scheduled surgery to try to repair some extensive damage to his heart - one we all know was big enough to move mountains and had endured more than most. He is no doubt, back in cahoots with his partner in mischief, Barb, who has...
Jane Ann Hayman
Feb 16, 2024
Jane Hayman, 88, of Fort Collins Colorado, died of natural causes on February 16, 2024. Zesty. Lively. Passionate. Words that describe this granddaughter of New Mexico frontier homesteaders. Jane Ann Snell was born February 15, 1936, in Clovis, New Mexico to Bertha Ann (Martin) and Bub Marion Snell. An extended family ranch and farming community were formative to her nature...
James Michael Dixon
Feb 15, 2024
J.M. "Mike" Dixon 1947-2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of James Michael "Mike" Dixon. Mike, aged 77, passed on Thursday, February 15th, 2024, at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado. Mike was born January 16th, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Robert and Marion Dixon. He was the eldest of four children....
