‘Voices & Thoughts’ Archives
Obituary: Clifford Edward Rice
Clifford Edward Rice of Firestone, Colorado passed away on March 27, 2016. Cliff was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on January 21, 1943, the son of Robert and Elizabeth Rice. He was preceded in death by his father Robert and nephew Joseph Unrau. Cliff is survived by his wife JoAnn; his mother Elizabeth Rice of Cedar Rapids; son Gregg Rice (Linda) of McHenry, Illinois; daughter Jody Alderman (John) of Lakewood, Colorado; son Jami Harper of Cedar Rapids; sister Mary Lou Unrau (James) of ... Full Story
Obituary: John W. Kinch
John W. Kinch, 72, passed away March 29, 2016 at his home in Berthoud. He was born February 29, 1944 in Denver, to Harvey and Virginia (Gilliland) Kinch. John enlisted in the US Army on May 24, 1962 that began a distinguished 20 year career. He saw duty in Viet Nam among many duty stations. John was awarded the Bronze Star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm, Meritorious Serve Medal and Valorous Unit Award to name a few. He was honorably discharged to retirement with the rank of Chief ... Full Story
On Donald Trump
To the Editor, Donald Trump loves everybody.….until someone criticizes or disagrees with him. Then he is not one to reflect on criticism. Instead, as we have seen, he becomes extremely vindictive and, with great relish, sets out to destroy that person. This would be a frightening tendency if possessed by a person able to exercise the powers of the U.S. presidency. I believe it would be irresponsible to give Donald Trump those powers. Ann Harroun Loveland, Colorado
Obituary: Robert J. Miosek
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 19th at 11:00 AM at Father’s House Ministries Robert J. Miosek passed away on March 10, 2016, in Loveland, Colorado. He was born on October 24, 1937, in Little Falls, New York and graduated from Little Falls High School in 1955. He enlisted in the Air Force shortly after graduation from high school. In 1959 he married Marilyn Morse, a union to which two children were born; they were later divorced. He married the love of his life, ... Full Story
Obituary: Michael Caselton
A casual get together will be held on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the Spindler Home at 12439 Rock Lane in Longmont, from 1pm-4pm, Michael Joseph Caselton, 58, long time resident of Berthoud, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Pathways Hospice Care Center in Loveland. He was born December 19, 1957 in Alton, Illinois to Marvin and Shirley (Baecht) Caselton. After high school, he served his country in the U.S. Marines. He married Nancy Zimbleman on November 24, 1984. He enjoyed ... Full Story
Presidential Politics and the American Soul
By Robert C Koehler When I want to believe that America is a democracy — indeed, to feel so deeply this is so that my soul trembles — I turn to Martin Luther King, who gave his life for it. He cried out for something so much more than a process: a game of winners and losers. He reached for humanity’s deepest yearning, for the connectedness of all people, for transcendence past hatred and the demonization of “the other.” He spoke — half a century ago — the words that ... Full Story
Lundberg Report: March 2016
Cruz Wins Colorado! Caucus or Primary? Prayer Rally at the Capitol Half-Way Through Session Cruz Wins Colorado! Last week, on Super-Tuesday, there was a great turn-out at the precinct caucuses in Larimer County. I talked to 19 precincts at threes different locations. Even though there were some complications with so many people attending, overall it was a very successful night. The Republican party in Colorado did not conduct a state straw poll of presidential ... Full Story
Obituary: Nathan Crooks
Nathan “Scott” Crooks was born November 19, 1961 in Phoenix Arizona. He is survived by his Mother and Step Father, Alberta and Jim Le Feber of Berthoud; one sister and brother-in-law, Debra and Mark Medvedeff of Loveland; two nephews, Robert Crooks and wife Soyna of North Pole, Alaska and Jimmy Dew of Greeley; two great nephews, Matthew and Ryan Crooks; his father, James Crooks of Benson, Az.; one step brother, Greg Carter of Kingman, Az.; four aunts, two uncles and many cousins. Scott ... Full Story
Obituary: Kimberlee Michele Bashor
Kimberlee Michele (Stevens) Bashor, age 42, passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2016 in Hygiene, Colorado. She was born July 15, 1973 in Boulder to Scott Stevens and Sharon Nelson. Kim grew up in Berthoud in the family home that her father and grandfather built. She attended school in Berthoud, graduating in 1991. She was active in all sports, but truly loved volleyball and was a standout player. Kim attended the Univ. of Colorado (Boulder), graduating with a degree in Sociology and ... Full Story
Obituary: Kevin Wykoff
Kevin Wykoff of Berthoud passed away at his home February 10, 2016 of natural causes. He was born in Longmont, Colorado to Ellis and Pearl Wykoff on July 19, 1956. He graduated Berthoud Jr./Sr. High School in 1974 and then went to work for Kodak, however factory work was not for him. He later worked at Kronenburg Lumber for many years. Kevin enjoyed woodworking, the great outdoors, his family, his daughters, his grandchildren and loved life, family and friends. Kevin was preceded in death by ... Full Story
