‘Obituaries’ Archives
Obituary: Nancy Ann Phetteplace
Nancy Ann Phetteplace of Eaton, formerly of Berthoud Colorado, was born to Russell Freeman Price and Doris Lorena Price on April 14th, 1941, at home in Norcatur, Kansas. She was the oldest of three sisters, preceded in death by Barbara Lee Thrush and survived by Sue Crockett. She graduated from Alameda High School after the family left the farm for Lakewood, Colorado and soon married Ronald J. Phetteplace in 1959. They had three children, Pamela (Terry) Wright, Russel l Phetteplace, and Lora ... Full Story
Obituary: Danita “DD” Holst
1961-2022 Danita Dawn Holst was born on January 16, 1961 and passed away peacefully on February 17, 2022. Danita (always known as “DD”) was born in Faribault, Minnesota to John and Dottie Nesseth. She spent her early years growing up in rural Minnesota where she grew up as a “tomboy”, enjoying horseback riding, caring for the farm animals, playing in the snow, and snowmobiling. Her family had a strong Christian faith, so many of DD’s activities were centered on her church, ... Full Story
Obituary: Kenneth Martin Markham
February 22, 1927 - January 30, 2022 Kenneth Martin Markham passed away on January 30, 2022 at Lemay Ave. Health and Rehab in Fort Collins. Kenneth was born Feb 22, 1927 in Loveland, Colorado to Walter and Lillian Markham. Kenneth had farmed in the Fort Morgan, Johnstown, Mead, Campion, and Berthoud area during his more than 70 years in agriculture. He served on the board and later was President of the Consolidated Home Supply Ditch & Reservoir Co. for 35 years, ... Full Story
Obituary: Betty Lou Greene
Betty Lou Greene May 30, 1922 - August 22, 2021 Betty Lou Greene was born on May 30, 1922 in LaCygne, Kansas to Madge Brooks and Bill Sappington. She was raised by her mother and step-father, Madge and Bill Helm, with help from her beloved maternal grandparents, Maude and Thomas Brooks. Years later, her parents moved to Berthoud, Colorado where her mother opened a cafe. That cafe is where Betty met her future husband, Melvin E. Greene. After their marriage, Melvin and Betty lived ... Full Story
Obituary: Shannon ‘Sam’ Waldo
passed away on April 11, 2021 Shannon 'Sam' Waldo passed away on April 11, 2021, at the age of 94. She was a tiny human being with a massive presence and twinkle in her eyes. At the age of two, the story goes, although she had not walked or talked she was on a camping trip with her family. She came out of the tent and surprised her mother who asked, 'Who are you?', to which the verbal reply was 'My Sam'. That title stuck with her for life. She left behind a legacy of community service and ... Full Story
Obituary: Betty J. Anderson
Betty J. Anderson, 90, of Berthoud, went home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2021. She was born on February 1, 1931 in Brady, Nebraska to Carl and Gloe Janssen. Betty's family moved to Loveland when she was in junior high. She graduated from Loveland High School in 1949 before attending nursing school. She married Dean Anderson on September 15, 1950 in Loveland. Together they had two children - Steven and Laurie. Betty was one of the hardest working women you'd ever meet. She worked as a ... Full Story
Obituary: Karl A. Gruber
Karl A. Gruber of Berthoud Colorado, went home to his Lord on March 3, 2021. Karl was born in Morristown, New Jersey, but did his growing up in Pleasantville, New York. He graduated from Princeton University with a Mechanical Engineering degree in 1950. Karl went on to become a Wycliffe Bible translator, and worked as a pilot for Wycliffe in Alaska for a short period of time. In 1963 he became a Captain and instructor at United Airlines, retiring from that in 1983... then ... Full Story
Obituary: Ruthalene Gibbs Hindman
Ruthalene Gibbs Hindman passed away on February 25th, 2021, at the age of 84. She was born and raised on a farm in Evans, Colorado, with her three brothers Gaylord, Danny, and Calvin, by their parents Eugene and Sally Gibbs. She graduated from Greeley High School in 1953, where she was active in 4H, Colorado Girls Club, and choir. She was a leader in the National Honor Society and was elected Rodeo Queen. She attended Colorado Teachers College (now University of Northern Colorado) and then ... Full Story
Obituary: Arlene Ann Hablutzel
Arlene (Hlavac) Hablutzel, 79, died unexpectedly January 4, 2021 in Castle Rock, Colorado. She was born Oct 30, 1941 in Vodnany, South Dakota, the daughter of Frank and Albina Hlavac. She accepted Jesus as her Savior in October 1976. From there, she lived a life of Godly Purpose. She grew up on a remote farm near the sparsely populated town of Dante, South Dakota. Following a joyous early childhood, she had trying & laborious teenage years. Determined to break the cycle of farm life that ... Full Story
Obituary: Alan Turner Townsend
Alan Turner Townsend, age 85, departed this earth and stepped into the arms of Jesus on December 20, 2020.Born in San Angelo, Texas, in 1935, he spent his formative years at Abilene Christian University and in the Air Force. Alan was stationed first in Biloxi, Mississippi and then in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he met the love of his life, Sharon Sterner. They married in 1959 and a few years later moved to Berthoud with their two young daughters, Anita and Annette. Alan quickly ... Full Story
