‘Obituaries’ Archives
Obituary: Robert Fred Reisbeck
Robert Fred Reisbeck, 84-year-old resident of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, died February 13, 2017 in Siloam Springs. Born June 7, 1932 at Berthoud, Larimer County, Colorado, he was the son of Phillip H. Reisbeck and Doris VanGalder Reisbeck. On October 9, 1955, Robert married Sandra Lee Laulainen, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Laulainen of Cheyenne, Wyoming. He served on active duty with the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957. Robert graduated in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture ... Full Story
Obituary: Doris Allene Gill
May 31, 1944 – February 6, 2017 Doris Allene Gill passed away February 6, 2017 at The Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland. She was 72 years old. Doris was born on May 31, 1944 in Henderson, Colorado to Donald F. and Lois E. (Salisbury) Mitchell. She graduated from Adams City High School. She married Victor Gill, Sr. in Denver August 14, 1964 and together they moved to Longmont 42 years ago. Doris was the owner of Doris’s Day Care in Longmont for 24 years. She ... Full Story
Obituary: Mary Jo Eason
April 25, 1958 – January 30, 2017 Mary Jo Eason, 58, of Berthoud passed away January 30, 2017 at her home following a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born April 25, 1958 in Portland, Oregon to William and Josephine Barnes. She spent most of her early life in Portland and Cheyenne, Wyoming. She graduated from East High School in Cheyenne. Mary moved to Colorado in 1983. Mary meet Russell Jay Eason in 1987 and they began dating. They were married on February 19, 1993. ... Full Story
Obituary: Michele Rae Jurs
Michele R. Jurs (June 4, 1968 - January 24, 2017) Michele Rae Jurs of Berthoud Colorado joined her Heavenly Father on January 24, 2017. Michele was born on June 4, 1968 in Denver Colorado to Frank and Carol Knowski. From the time her feet hit the ground she became the neighborhood champion big wheel racer, often competing against and beating the neighborhood boys, setting the standard for her lifelong enthusiasm and determination. During her early years she attended the Wooden ... Full Story
Obituary: Janice Elaine Bloss
February 13, 1937 - January 15, 2017 Janice “Jan” Elaine Bloss, 79, of Berthoud, passed away at home on January 15, 2017 of Multiple Myeloma. She was born on February 13, 1937 at the family farm in Hanover Township, near Denison, Iowa, to Henry and Adeline (Petersen) Jaacks. Janice was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison and graduated from Denison High School in 1955. After graduation, she attended the University of Colorado in Boulder, majoring in Medical ... Full Story
Obituary: Alma Irene Krieger
January 10, 1920 - January 7, 2017 Alma Irene Krieger, 96, of Loveland, Colorado died January 7, 2017 at her home. She was born on January 10, 1920 in Anamoose, North Dakota to John and Mollie Starck. Alma grew up in Berthoud, and was a graduate of Bonnie Beauty School in Denver. On October 20, 1945, she married Harry Krieger in Berthoud. Alma owned Alma's Beauty Shop in Berthoud for 35 years. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, gardening, cooking, the outdoors, playing and watching sports ... Full Story
Obituary: Louise Mary Baker
Louise Mary Baker, 75, of Berthoud, Colorado went to her Lord January 1, 2017 at Pathways Hospice Care Center in Loveland. She was born December 19, 1941 in Kingsville, Ontario, Canada to John and Gladys (Dodge) Chausse. In 1960 Louise graduated high school in Windsor, Ontario, Canada and married Lester Baker in Nevada in 1963. Louise and Lester moved from Southern California to Berthoud, in 1977. Louise was a skilled homemaker who enjoyed shopping, people, cooking and collecting recipes, ... Full Story
Obituary: John Michael “Mike” Parker
John Michael Parker, "Mike," 68, beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on December 27 after a courageous eight-year battle with cancer. Mike was born on April 15, 1948 in Waldo, Arkansas to John I. and Mary Louise (Teague) Parker and four years later joined by a sister, Suzanne. Mike, a brave and fearless soul already at the age of 12, saved his little sister's life when her nightgown caught on fire using his own hands to extinguish ... Full Story
Obituary: Bertha “Beth” Goodner
(September 30, 1936 - December 23, 2016) Bertha “Beth” Goodner 1936 – 2016 Bertha “Beth” Goodner of Loveland, passed away on December 23, 2016. Beth was born in Fort Collins, to Oma and William Watson. Beth and her family moved to Greeley. Her mother Oma Watson passed away in 1940. Bertha almost died of pneumonia at the age of 4. In 1947, her father William Watson married Lucille. Beth graduated from Greeley High School in 1954. In high school, she ... Full Story
Obituary: Thomas Frederick Bennet
Thomas Frederick Bennett was born in Pennsylvania on Jan. 27, 1942. Husband, father, grandfather, friend and patriot, Tom was loved and respected by all who knew him. There are so many wonderful stories to tell about this great man. He dearly loved his family, his country, God, and maybe especially his adopted home state of Colorado. He and his wife Karen were much more than husband and wife. He often introduced her as his best friend. They enjoyed 52 years of marital bliss. He ... Full Story