‘Obituaries’ Archives
Obituary for Susan LaVonne “Sue” Chapman
Susan LaVonne “Sue” Chapman, 65, passed away on March 17 at her home in Berthoud, Colorado. Sue was born January 10, 1959, in Greeley. She was the daughter of Corinne “LaVonne” and Charles M. Chapman. Sue lived most of her life in Colorado, where her loving heart compelled her unselfish and continuous support for her community. Sue studied Early Childhood Education at Aims Community College in Greeley, and ran “Momma Sue’s Daycare” out of her Berthoud home for many years. She ... Full Story
Obituary for Shirley Alice French
Shirley Alice French passed away March 24, 2024. At the time of her death she was the oldest living native of the Berthoud area. She was 99 years old. Throughout her life she lived in the country south of the town of Berthoud, Colorado. Shirley was born on December 20, 1924. She was delivered by her grandmother Laura Yates at her grandparents’ home in “String Town” east of Berthoud. Mr. Yates was a doctor and Mrs. Yates was a nurse and midwife. String Town was the local name for the ... Full Story
Obituary for Ken “Mr. B” Bodtker
February 11, 1944 – February 22, 2024 Kenny 'B' was born in Provo, South Dakota. At a young age, he was adopted by Wilford and Cleora Bodtker. He was raised on a ranch outside Watertown, South Dakota, where he learned to hunt and fish, which became lifetime passions. At the age of 17, he left school to join his Uncle Hal working in his auto body shop in Pierre. He met his first wife here and they had three daughters, Pamela, Jacqueline, and Deyna. After his divorce in 1972, he went into ... Full Story
Obituary for Mary Ostermiller
Mary Ann Ostermiller, beloved sister and friend, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society Loveland Village after a brief illness. Mary Ann spent most of her life in Denver and Loveland. She grew up in Berthoud and graduated from Berthoud High School. Mary Ann spent her entire career working for Mountain Bell in Denver. After retiring, she moved to Loveland.She was one of ten siblings and is survived by her sisters Dorothy Laber and Carol Ross. She is also ... Full Story
Obituary for Esteban Salazar, Sr.
Esteban (Steve) Salazar, Sr., of Mead, Colorado was born in Eaton, Colorado in 1946 to Pedro & Nicolas Salazar, Sr. He was a loving son, brother, father, husband, and minister. In his years of growing up in Weld County, he, along with his four brothers, were taught the discipline and pride of farming. He entered the United States Air Force (USAF), and served abroad in Vietnam, along with his brother Paul (USAF) and his brother Pete (United States Marine Corps). At the conclusion of his ... Full Story
Obituary for Arleen Corbett
Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ahlberg Funeral Chapel on Dec. 27, 2023. Arleen Jane Corbett was born at North Chicago Hospital in 1934 to Julia and Alexander Korcz. In a final flourish befitting her penchant for drama, Arleen passed from this life in her home on Christmas Eve, exiting the stage just in time for the celebrated arrival of the savior. Her timing was, as usual, impeccable. She was 89 years old. Arleen was many things, but most notably a force of nature. She lived life large, ... Full Story
Obituary for Jimmie Goddard
Obituary published on Legacy.com by Howe Mortuary & Crematory on Dec. 15, 2023. Jimmie Dale Goddard was born February 21st, 1938, in Imperial Nebraska, to Cyril and Gwenn Goddard. Jimmie attended Imperial Grade School and Chase County High School in Imperial Nebraska. Soon after high school graduation, Jimmie joined the U. S. Air Force on August 27th, 1956, acquiring training for and serving as a Munitions Specialist, until his honorable discharge on August 26th, 1960. His training and ... Full Story
Obituary of Stanley Kaufman
Stanley "Stan" Herbert Kaufman of Milliken, Colorado passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in Greeley. Viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home in Sterling, Colorado. A Celebration of Stan's Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Peace Lutheran Church, Sterling, Colorado. Pastor Jeff Hanson will officiate with burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery. Stan was born October 25, 1955, in ... Full Story
Obituary of Kathryn Churchill
Kathryn Churchill Obituary Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC on Nov. 27, 2023. Kathryn E. Churchill, age 86 of Dalton, Nebraska passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2023. at Morrill County Community Hospital in Bridgeport, NE. Family, friends and anyone that Kathryn was able to reach are invited to Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 2500 N Garfield Ave, Loveland, Colorado on November 25th, 2023 at 2:00 pm to celebrate her ... Full Story
Obituary of Elizabeth Ann Trott
Obituary published on Legacy.com by Howe Mortuary & Crematory on Nov. 30, 2023. Elizabeth Ann Trott (Betty), 84, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. Betty was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother and caring family member to those she held dear. She was born on February 23, 1939, in Denver, to William Sour Sr. and Eva Sour (LePore). She shared her parents with sisters Janice Frank (Jerry) and Judith Sour, brothers William Richard (Mary) and William Ira, Jr. (Judy). Her ... Full Story
