Julesburg, Colorado Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Julesburg, Colorado & Surrounding Areas
Theodore R. Powell
Apr 19, 2023
Theodore Ray Powell passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2023. Ted was born July 27th, 1940, in Ovid, Colorado, the youngest of seven children to Ray and Edna Powell (Harris). Although school work often took a backseat to farm work, he graduated from high school in 1958 and enlisted in the US Air Force, spending the next seven years stationed...
Florence "Evelyne" Leef
Mar 29, 2023
EVELYNE LEEF, 100, of Julesburg, CO, peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Sedgwick County Nursing Home in Julesburg. Florence Evelyne Palser was born on a farm south of Big Springs, Nebraska, on July 24, 1922, to Edgar Seymour Palser and Alice Fern (Wood) Palser. She was the only daughter...
Bernard "Bernie" Lynn Dunker
Mar 10, 2023
Bernard "Bernie" L. Dunker, 73, of Ovid, passed away on March 10, 2023, at his home. Bernie was born a twin on January 4, 1950, to Paul and Sara (Thompson) Dunker in Julesburg, CO. Bernie graduated from Revere High School in 1968 and shortly after joined the United States Marine Corps, serving his country in Vietnam. In 1975, Bernie was...
Lewayne M. Bogenhagen
Feb 10, 2023
LEWAYNE BOGENHAGEN, 90, of Omaha, NE, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, in Bellevue, NE. He was born in Wallace, Kansas October 19, 1932, to August and Stella (Docken) Bogenhagen. LeWayne was the youngest of five brothers. When he was still young, his family moved to Big Springs, NE, where he walked to the old District 28 country school south...
Gary Thompson
Feb 4, 2023
GARY THOMPSON, 81 of Big Springs, NE, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Julesburg, CO. A memorial has been established for later designation. Please visit prairiehillsjulesburg.com to share your condolences and memories of Gary with his family. Services will be announced at a later date. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Julesburg is in charge of arrangements.
Norma Jean Skoglund
Feb 3, 2023
Norma Jean "Sally" Skoglund, 91, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on February 3, 2023, at Centura St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. Sally, daughter of Floyd D. and Mae E. (Barry) Rowson, was born at her grandparent's farmhouse southeast of Sedgwick, Colorado, on September 18, 1931. She graduated from Sedgwick High School, where she participated in the play "Little Women"...
Rose Mary E. Meier
Jan 26, 2023
Rose Mary Elizabeth (Pelster) Meier 91, of Denver died January 26, 2023 in her home surrounded by family. Rose Mary was born February 17, 1931, to Bernard and Elizabeth (Reicks) Pelster in Dalton, Nebraska. She was the seventh of eight children and told loving stories of her parents and growing up on a farm that began as a sod house...
Christine M. Law
Jan 24, 2023
CHRISTINE M. LAW, 68, of Haxtun, CO, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at her home in Haxtun. Chris was born October 1, 1954, in Wray, Colorado, attending school in the area. Following her education, Chris worked in the accounting field for a number of years. Chris adored chickens and had an extensive collection of chicken figurines. She enjoyed bowling,...
Betty Jane Powell
Jan 23, 2023
Betty Jane Powell was born December 26, 1933, in Julesburg, Colorado, to Alexander Lambrecht, Sr., and Barbara Catherine Gerk Lambrecht. She died Monday, January 23, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 89 years. Betty completed her secondary education in Ovid, Colorado, and was a graduate of Ovid High School. She was married October 24, 1952, in Memphis, Tennessee,...
Pamela Jo Henni
Jan 13, 2023
Pamela Jo Henni, of Julesburg, passed away on January 13, 2023, at her home in Julesburg. Pamela was born October 17, 1968, in Flint, MI, to Larry LeRoy and Janet Bennett. Pamela eventually met and married the love of her life, Willy Henni. The two made their home in Julesburg, where they were members of the Joy Mission Church in...
Doris E. Young
Dec 23, 2022
DORIS YOUNG, 85, of Sedgwick, passed away December 23, 2022, at the Sedgwick County Hospital in Julesburg. Doris was born October 6, 1937, three miles north of Sedgwick, Colorado, to Norris and Jennie (Crowfoot) Mussey. Her family moved to Denver in about 1940. She graduated from South High School with the class of 1955 and subsequently earned her Bachelor's Degree...
Della Walter
Dec 17, 2022
DELLA WALTER, 71, of Ovid, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the Sedgwick County Nursing Home in Julesburg. Della was born March 25, 1951, at Gila Bend, AZ, to Sam C. and Marina "Mary" (Lopez) Franco. She graduated from high school at Gila Bend before joining the U.S. Army. Della was a parachutist in the Army and a dental...
Diane L Bell
Dec 9, 2022
DIANE L. BELL, 68, of Julesburg, CO, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022, at her home. Diane was born on September 19, 1954, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Eldon and Princetta (Blakely) Reutter. She graduated from Haxtun High School with the class of 1973. After graduating high school, Diane earned her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a Minor in...
Jessie Serrato
Nov 27, 2022
JESSIE SERRATO, 94, of Greeley, formerly of Julesburg, CO, passed away November 27, 2022, at the Broadview Nursing and Rehab Center in Greeley. Jessie was born June 1, 1928, at Sedgwick, CO to Ignacio and Ismael (Tapia) Jimenez. She grew up in a large family and was one of the older children; as such, she was a special caregiver for...
Jay A. Buck
Nov 10, 2022
JAY A. BUCK, 74 of Julesburg, CO, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 at his home in Julesburg. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsjulesburg.com. No services are being planned at this time. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Julesburg is assisting the Buck family.
Loyd W. Pickett
Nov 2, 2022
LOYD W. PICKETT, 81 of Julesburg, CO, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Fort Collins, CO. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsjulesburg.com. No services are being planned at this time. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Julesburg is assisting the Pickett family.
Byron "Barney" Harms
Oct 31, 2022
After a courageous battle with leukemia, Barney was called home to the loving arms of his savior on October 31, 2022. Byron Neil Harms was born to Josephine Arlene (Rowley) and Earl Harms in Chappell, NE on February 1, 1950. Barney was the youngest of six children. Growing up, Barney's family didn't have a lot of money; but they did...
Sharon Schuler
Oct 30, 2022
Sharon Kae Schuler was born on February 9, 1946, in Holyoke, Colorado. She passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the age of 76, in Julesburg, Colorado. Sharon grew up on her parent's farm, south of Julesburg. She was one of the final grades to attend the one-room country school house. The family later moved into town in Julesburg...
William "Bill" Schultz
Oct 30, 2022
WILLIAM "BILL" SCHULTZ, of Julesburg, passed away on October 30, 2022, at his home. Bill was born on July 13, 1953, to Leonard and Mildred (Dittmar) Schultz. He graduated from Julesburg High School with the class of 1972. Bill worked for several years at the Krueger Filling Station before taking a position at D&L Meats in Ovid. He worked for...
Judith M. Powell
Oct 27, 2022
Judith Marie Powell, died unexpectedly October 27, 2022, at home in Cranberry Township, PA. She was born September 26, 1946, in Julesburg, CO, the daughter of Henry and Marie (Nein) Krumm. During high school, Judy was active in the band, choir and was a cheerleader, graduating from Ovid High School, Class of 1964. Following graduation, she studied at Barnes Business...