William C. Schneider
Apr 19, 2023
William (Bill) Cletus Schneider, Age 78, Fort Collins, CO, passed away at Lemay Avenue Health and Rehab after a long confinement from complications of a stroke in early, 2017. His friends at Lemay Avenue and his friend and former wife, Barbara Travis Cole were with him. Bill was born in Litchfield, Illinois to William Cletus Schneider, Sr. and Mary Lucille...
Bernard (Bernie) Weixelman
Apr 18, 2023
It is with great sorrow to announce that Bernard Joseph Weixelman has passed away on April 18, 2023 at the age of 94 in Fort Collins, Colorado. Bernie was born in Manhattan, Kansas on February 8, 1929, where he and his siblings; Donna Kern, Helen McKee (deceased) and Dale Weixelman were raised by their loving parents Fay and Martina Weixelman...
Kathryn Ann Quan
Apr 15, 2023
Kathryn "Kay" Ann Quan was born November 14, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Adelphia Ellen Lamb and Herman A. Glass. She graduated from High School and college at St. Mary of the Woods, IN and earned a Bachelor of Science degree at St. Mary of the Woods College, IN. Later, she earned a Master's degree in Education at Indiana University,...
Norma Krager
Apr 12, 2023
She was the most beautiful mom. She loved us unconditionally and unselfishly. She never took but always gave. She gave us encouragement, a shoulder to lean on, no judgement or harsh words. She was strong and stood for the rights of others. She was selfless and always looking out for others. She was kind, calm, and considerate. She never had...
Jim Stoddard
Apr 8, 2023
On Saturday, April 8, 2023, Jim Stoddard lost his years' long battle with squamous cell cancer. Jim was born on 11/10/1942 in Indianapolis, and moved with his family to West Palm Beach FL when he was 2. After graduating from Forest Hills High School he enlisted in the US Army and volunteered for Green Beret training. As a Green Beret...
Wallace (Wally) Rice
Apr 8, 2023
Wallace "Wally" Rice of Cheyenne, Wyoming left the life he loved April 8, 2023 in Fort Collins, Colorado with family at his side. Services will be held at Ascension Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 6th at 11 a.m. and will be live streamed for those unable to attend in person. Scouts are encouraged to wear their uniform. A lunch reception...
Dale Souders
Apr 4, 2023
"No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle" -Winston Churchill There are few men in this world that compare to the one whose story is being told here. His story is filled with chapters that encompass determination, integrity, reservedness, and of course love. His story was written over the course of 88 years; to know him...
Mavis Rose Yontz
Apr 3, 2023
Mavis Rose Erickson Yontz passed over on April 2, 2023, peacefully at home. Although we mourn her passing, we also rejoice in the great times we have had over the years. She came into this world October 1, 1935, daughter of Arlie and Ione Erickson at Peerless, MT. Married Ralph T. Yontz November 15, 1958 in Lutheran Church of the...
Narciso Gonzales Alonzo
Apr 3, 2023
Narciso Gonzales Alonzo, 100, of Fort Collins, CO, passed peacefully on April 3, 2023, surrounded by loving family. He was born in Rosebud, TX on October 29,1922 to Maximo Vasquez Alonzo and Enedina Gonzales Alonzo. He enlisted in the US Army in 1944 and served active duty for over 22 years. He was stationed at various bases throughout the US,...
William G. Mandras
Apr 2, 2023
William 'Bill' Mandras passed away on April 2, 2023 from natural causes, 21 days shy of his 90th birthday. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Marty Mandras, his parents Evangelos and Panayouti Mandras, and 7 siblings. He is survived by his sister Martha Valko, his elder daughter Amy Johnson and her daughter Sarah Cahatol (m....
Mgysgt Robert (Bob) Van Gorder
Mar 30, 2023
MGySgt Robert (Bob) Sherman Van Gorder, 80, of Fort Collins, CO passed away peacefully with his family joined by his side on March 30, 2023, 17:35 pm at Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, CO. Bob was the eldest of six children, born on January 7, 1943, at 15:45 pm in Fresno, CA to Franklin Jerome and Margaret Ida...
Gerald "Jerry" Hoffmann
Mar 30, 2023
As a lifelong Catholic, Jerry completed his earthly journey on March 30, 2023, after a long illness and is now celebrating his eternal life with God. Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 10:00 am, with Mass of Christian Burial following at 10:30 am on April 14, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 5450 S. Lemay Ave., Fort...
Mary Osborn
Mar 30, 2023
Mary Osborn, formerly of rural Emporia, KS, age 93, peacefully passed on Thursday, March 30, 2023, with family at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, who was raised in the rural Bethel Community and parents, Russell and Lucinda (Mockry) Hale of Olpe. They resided in Boise City, OK for over 50 years before moving to...
Dorothy Mae Thunquest
Mar 27, 2023
Dorothy Mae Thunquest, age 59 of Windsor, CO, went to be with her Lord and Savior at home on March 27, 2023. She was born on May 25, 1963, in Seattle, WA, where she lived until her family moved to Antioch, CA when she was 14 years old, and she attended and graduated from Antioch High School in 1981. On...
David J. Brull
Mar 26, 2023
David J. Brull, 67, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at his home in Fort Collins. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2020. Dave was born July 5, 1955, in Hays, Kansas to Francis and Pia (Wasinger) Brull. He graduated from Hays High School and attended Fort Hays State University for several years. He married Janet Papenfus on...
Dr. Richard "Dick" Hecker
Mar 25, 2023
Our loving father, Richard Jacob Hecker, 94, of Fort Collins, died at home on Saturday, March 25, 2023, one day before his 95th birthday. Dr. Richard "Dick" Hecker was born on March 26, 1928 in Miles City, MT to John Hecker and Elizabeth (Schleder) Hecker. He graduated from Sumatra High School in 1945 (class size 3). Following high school he...
Joan Springston
Mar 24, 2023
To have known Joan Springston was to know what love means. Always generous and kind, her highest priorities in life were her family and her faith. Joan died in Loveland, Colorado at 89 after a long, courageous journey with Alzheimer's. Born in Milwaukee, WI, to Wayne and Ramona Parker, Joan graduated from Messmer Catholic High School in 1951. Shortly after,...
Leona (Lee) Karr
Mar 24, 2023
Author, Educator and Renegade, Lee Karr passed away on March 24,2023, after a long life filled with adventures. Lee was born in Trinidad, Colorado on November 3, 1925, to Clarence and Nona Crabtree. Dancing, horseback riding and baton twirling filled her childhood. She graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor's Degree in English. During her time at CU,...
James E. Mcneal
Mar 22, 2023
James Edward McNeal passed away at Poudre Valley Hospital on March 22, 2023. Jim was born June 12, 1941, to Olive and Wayne McNeal. He grew up on a farm south of Kersey, CO where he and his brother Steve, took advantage of country life to have fun and get into a little bit of trouble at times. He attended...
Florence Baumann
Mar 22, 2023
Florence Evelyn Baumann, 88, of Fort Collins, Colorado passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. She was born on March 30, 1934, in Denver, CO, to Gideon and Virginia Cox. She was one of ten children. She married Joseph Baumann on August 19, 1955. In addition to being a homemaker she worked as a switchboard operator for the local phone...
