‘Voices & Thoughts’ Archives
Obituary: LuAnn Kay Ballard
LuAnn Kay Ballard, 54 of Berthoud, Colorado passed away, Tuesday, November 6, 2018. LuAnn was born January 26, 1964 in Longmont, Colorado to Malachi and Frankie Lou Ballard. LuAnn is survived by her loving, long-time friend and caregiver, Kevin Gallatin of Berthoud, her brother Jim (Karen) of Loveland, her brother Keith (Carolyn) of Eaton, her sister Sue (Steve) of Frederick and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Mal and Frankie ... Full Story
Obituary: Joyce-Irene Luth
May 27, 1945 - November 29, 2018 Joyce Irene Luth of Berthoud, passed away at the age of 73 on November 29 in Loveland. She was born May 27, 1945 in Neligh, Nebraska. She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers. She leaves her surviving family to cherish her memories: her husband, Marshall Luth; four children and spouses, Michael, Melora (Bill), Matthew, and Mitchell (Tiffany); her 7 grandchildren, Austin (Crystal), Alexandria, Kiya, April, Baiely, David, and Westin. She was ... Full Story
Obituary; Hignacio “Nash” Lujan Huerta
Hignacio "Nash" Lujan Huerta was born in Berthoud, on July 31, 1930 to Gregorio and Natalia Huerta. Growing up in their home he learned to love the Lord and serve people following in his parents’ footsteps. Nash accomplished many things in his life, including enlisting in the Air Force at 17, following his love for the Lord and preaching His word as a missionary in Guatemala and Mexico. Locally Nash also found great pleasure in his Mexican heritage. He helped several folklorico dance ... Full Story
Obituary: James Stanley Edmisten
James Stanley Edmisten, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on January 4, 2019 at the age of 94. Stan was born on March 7, 1924 in Arnold, Nebraska to Ray and Henrietta Edmisten. He grew up as an Iowa farm boy surrounded by sisters Jean, Helen and Beverly Ann. Stan helped out on the family farm until age 20, when he volunteered for the draft. After returning home from Guam, he married Norma Jeanne Linke on December 27, 1946. Stan and Jeanne shared 68 wonderful years ... Full Story
Obituary: Elizabeth Ann ‘Jo’ Geiger
Elizabeth Ann ‘Jo’ Geiger, 78, passed away November 24, 2018 at her home in Berthoud surrounded by loving family. She was born October 20, 1940 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Frank and Rosemary (Trueman) Keller. Jo graduated from St. Joseph Academy in St. Paul and received her training as a registered nurse at St. Katherine Hospital in Minneapolis. She then moved to Colorado. On July 1, 1967 she married Gerry Geiger in Denver. Jo worked as a nurse for several years in ... Full Story
Obituary: James “Jim” Baker
MAY 13, 1944 ~ OCTOBER 24, 2018 (AGE 74) James “Jim” Baker, 74, of Berthoud passed away on Oct. 24, 2018. He was born May 13, 1944 in Morrison, Illinois, to William & Katherine (Wiebenga) Baker. He is survived by his brother Les Baker of Berthoud; sister Mary Cowdin (Pete) of Berthoud; nephew Eric Baker (Laura) of Mead; and niece Michelle Powell (Phil) of Milliken. Jim was preceded in death by his parents. Cremation has been completed. Private graveside services ... Full Story
Obituary: Madison Marie Sorensen
MADISON MARIE SORENSEN Madison Marie Sorensen was born on September 6, 1991 in Fresno, California. to Rebecca (Sorensen) Mumby, and Ricke Sorensen. She passed away on August 18, 2018 at the age of 26 in Berthoud. Madison grew up and spent her early years in Clovis, California. before moving to Southern California where she attended Huntington Beach Performing Arts School and excelled in the field of performing arts. Madison graduated with honors before traveling to ... Full Story
Obituary: Alice Diane Noble
1943 - 2018 Diane Noble was born in Lafayette, Indiana on December 19, 1943. Her parents were Everett and Alice Peterson. She married Vernon Mike Noble in 1963 and they moved to Englewood, Colorado in 1966. Diane was passionate about serving the Lord and spent her life volunteering with groups like MOPS and volunteering at local schools to encourage and motivate students. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology from the University of Northern Colorado in 1994 and her ... Full Story
Obituary: Delores Marie Hicks
Delores Marie (Brownwood) Hicks was born October 5, 1925 to Cornelius "Neal" and Amy Delores (Brindle) Brownwood in rural Kit Carson County, Colorado near the town of Vona. She passed from this life into the presence of her Lord and Savior on October 29, 2018. She died peacefully at her farm home of 58 years in rural Berthoud, Colorado. She was married to Wayne Lee Hicks on July 24, 1950 in Loveland, Colorado. They were farmers in the Campion area and, in 1960, moved their farming ... Full Story
Yes on Proposition 112
By Harv Teitelbaum The mountain of scientific, peer-reviewed evidence showing toxic health risks to those living near fracking operations grows almost daily. In 2012, 2014, and 2017 Colorado studies alone, toxic risks were found for neurological, respiratory, hematological, and developmental health issues, along with a higher risk of cancer. There were also higher risks for babies to be born with congenital heart defects, along with childhood acute lymphocytic ... Full Story
