Obituaries
Vivian Jane Clark
Feb 12, 2019
On Tuesday February 12, 2019 Vivian Jane Brockelbank Clark, of Marblehead Massachusetts, 95 years young, died at the home of her Grandson Mark in Fort Collins, Colorado surrounded by her loving family. Vivian or Nanny as she was fondly called did things her way right up until the end. The evening before she passed, she was holding court and continuing...
Sandra Solien
Feb 11, 2019
Sandra Elizabeth Sykora Solien (Wojahn), 76, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in Chicago on Feb. 11, 2019. She was in Chicago attending the wedding of her grandson and had celebrated this joyous occasion with her entire family. A memorial service for the family is planned for July 20th at the American Buffalo Resort in the Black Hills of South Dakota....
William "Bill" Bruss
Feb 8, 2019
William "Bill" Bruss died February 8th after a valiant fight with cancer. He spent his last hours with: his daughter Jennifer, his son Bill Jr. (Carolyn) and his grandson Travis. His last peaceful minutes were with his wife of 30 years, Lois and his canine pal, Watson. He balanced his beloved professional life as a principal at Bauder Elementary School...
Phyllis Marjorie Ring
Feb 8, 2019
Phyllis Marjorie Ring, 91, died peacefully on February 8, 2019, at Good Samaritan Village. Phyllis was born on June 25, 1927, in Rockford, Illinois. She married Gaylord Franklin Ring in 1948 and together they raised 6 children. The family moved with Woodward Governor to Fort Collins in 1968 where Phyllis spent the rest of her life. Phyllis was always a...
Joanne Hill Otting
Feb 8, 2019
Joanne H. Otting, age 89, of Fort Collins, Colorado passed away peacefully at home on February 8, 2019. Descendent of a prominent Detroit family, she was born and raised in Michigan. After graduating from Lapeer High School in 1947, she briefly attended Women's College of Denver where she developed a lifelong love of Colorado. Married to Robert W. Otting in...
Alice Blanchard Akin
Feb 6, 2019
Where do I start to tell you about my Mother? She was a hometown girl from Ames, Iowa, born to older parents whose love for her had no measure. She and her future husband, Chuck Akin, were high school sweethearts: he, the consummate athlete; she, the cheerleader. They married after Chuck's graduation from Iowa State University and headed to San...
Alton William Atwood
Jan 30, 2019
Alton "Big Al" William Atwood of Berthoud, CO passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at the age of 85, surrounded by his daughter Patricia and his granddaughter, Ashley. He was born in 1933 to the parents of Charles and Pearl (Walker) Atwood in Alexandria, Louisiana who have preceded him in death. Also preceding him in...
Alice P. Messer
Jan 30, 2019
Alice Mildred Perry Messer, of Fort Collins, Colorado and formerly of Woodstock, Vermont passed away on January 30, 2019 at New Mercer assisted living. She lived a healthy life in her home until the age of 98. Alice was born November 7, 1920 to Seth Perry and Laura Ransom Perry and was raised in South Pomfret, Vermont. She attended High...
Naomi Schmidt
Jan 30, 2019
Funeral Service 11:30 am, Friday, February 8th, 2019 Goes Funeral Care Fort Collins, CO
Joseph Lee Thyfault
Jan 29, 2019
Joseph Lee Thyfault was a lifelong resident of Fort Collins, CO. He unexpectedly passed away on January 29, 2019 at the age of 40. Joseph is survived by his parents Jamie and Karlin Thyfault, his sister Cassie and her husband Thomas and their four children Malaki, Tommy, Aaliyah, and Dallas. His Grandma Jerry Thyfault, Grandma Peggy Skogstrom, Aunt Paula Hutchins...
Trudy Batzel
Jan 27, 2019
Trudy W. Batzel, 75, of Rigden Farms, Fort Collins, Colorado, passed away Jan. 27, 2019. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by her children, Gwen Gorzelsky and her spouse Den, Karen Batzel, Pamela Batzel and Brad Batzel; her brother Dennis Widdersheim and his wife, Joanne; her sisters-in-law Arleen Batzel and Carol Widdersheim; nephews and nieces Mark Widdersheim, Kerry...
Bernice Lorene Penney
Jan 23, 2019
Bernice Lorene Penney passed away on January 23, 2019. Born during the depression, she felt lucky to have lived through an amazing time with all of its changes, challenges and opportunities. She was born to Marie Roberts and Clark Raymond Redfield in Scottsbluff County, Nebraska, December 4, 1931. She graduated from high school in Evanston, WY, attended the University of...
Marcia A. Smith
Jan 23, 2019
Marcia A. Smith, age 89 of Fort Collins, Colorado died January 23, 2019. Cremation is planned and private services will be held. Interment will be held later in Roselawn Cemetery, Fort Collins. Marcia Parteli was born in Denver to Bart and Winona Parteli. She married Lawrence Smith on December 19, 1947 in the Chapel of the Chimes in Piedmont, CA....
Doyle Vaughn Hall
Jan 20, 2019
Doyle Vaughn Hall, 88, of Fort Collins, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, January 20, 2019, surrounded by his wife of 67 years and their four children. Doyle was born in 1930 to Lawrence and Inez Hall on their farm in Armel, Colorado, the second of their four children. He was active in 4-H, and graduated high school with a class of...
Sharnjeit Singh Bhatti
Jan 18, 2019
Sharnjit Singh Bhatti born on October 25th, 1991. Born in Phoenix, AZ to Lekh Bhatti(deseased) and to Kuldeep Bhatti. He was taken so soon by God on January 18th, 2019. He was a caring loving, uncle, son, and the best brother. His hobbies were he loved the outdoors, especially fishing. As a kid he was a very bright child. He...
Francis Trenholm
Jan 18, 2019
Francis Trenholm, loving father and husband died at home in Fort Collins, Colorado, January 18, 2019. He was 78 years old. Born February 1940 in Douglas, Wyoming to the late Bill and Lucille Trenholm. Francis attended Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska, and earned a teaching degree. It was there that he met the love of his life, Barbara McMillan....
David Henry Couperus
Jan 16, 2019
Memorial Service Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:00 am Goes Funeral Care, Fort Collins
Carroll Jay "Swede" Murphy
Jan 15, 2019
C.J. Murphy, "Swede" to all who knew him well, age 79, died January 15, 2019 in Fort Collins after a several-month battle with Guillain-Barre Syndrome and a brief bout with lung cancer. Swede was born in Colorado Springs, CO to William and Lucille Murphy. He grew up in Manitou Springs, graduated from Manitou High School and served in the U....
Vickie Sue Stephens
Jan 13, 2019
Vickie Sue Stephens, 61, of Wellington, Colorado, died January 13, 2019. Vickie was born in California on September 23, 1957 to parents Shirley and Harold Holland. Her family soon made the move to the Amarillo, Texas area, where she grew up, one of three sisters. She graduated from Caprock High School. Vickie found joy in life, especially in her family,...
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