Obituaries

Julesburg, Colorado Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Julesburg, Colorado & Surrounding Areas

Christine M. Law

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Maedine Nelson

Maedine Nelson

Oct 13, 2022

Lola "Maedine" Wilson was born March 25, 1931, to Rev. Bill and Lorene Wilson in Texhoma, Oklahoma. Maedine passed away peacefully on October 13, 2022, at age 91. The Wilson family, including four other children, Willis (Betty), Eugene (Barbara), Norma, and Barbara (Floyd May), farmed and pastored in the panhandle of Oklahoma until the "dust bowl" forced them to move...

Carl E. Peterman

Carl E. Peterman

Sep 28, 2022

Carl Peterman, 83, of Big Springs, passed away September 28, 2022, at his home. Carl was born March 4, 1939, at Big Springs, Nebraska, to Wilson and Mary (Sporleder) Peterman. He graduated from Big Springs High School. Survivors include his son, Eddy Peterman of Big Springs, and his daughter, Kanoa; a sister, Doris (Tom) Redjou; and longtime friend and caregiver,...

Debra "Debbie " Blake

Debra "Debbie " Blake

Sep 10, 2022

Debra "Debbie" Blake, 66, of Julesburg, CO, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, at her home. Debbie was born to Dale and Lieta Johnson on November 11, 1955. Debbie grew up on a ranch south of Julesburg. She fostered a great love of horses and cherished her time on the ranch. Debbie graduated from Revere High School on May 26,...

Sharon H. Skrdlant

Sharon H. Skrdlant

Sep 5, 2022

Sharon (Sherry), H. Skrdlant of Ovid, Colorado, died the morning of September 5, 2022, in Holyoke, Colorado. She was 85 years old and had been residing at Regent Park Nursing and Rehabilitation in Holyoke, Colorado. Sharon Kay Hudson was born on August 13, 1937, to Dorris Jeanne (Cloud) and Lloyd Maxwell Hudson. The couple would later divorce. On February 2,...

Dale Sidney Metheny

Dale Sidney Metheny

Aug 14, 2022

DALE S. METHENY, 62, of Ovid, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, at her home. Dale was born May 9, 1960, at Sidney, Nebraska, to Charles and Arlene (Evert) Sheets. She attended school in Sidney and in Wyoming before graduating from Potter High School. Dale worked for several years at Cabela's distribution center. On October 14, 1987, she married Dave...

Elaine M. Scheele

Elaine M. Scheele

Aug 13, 2022

ELAINE M. SCHEELE, 99 of Julesburg, CO, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the Sedgwick County Nursing Home. Elaine shared her long eventful and happy life with her large family and friends. She was known for her smile and her positive grateful spirit. All those touched by her life are saddened. Elaine was born April 26,1923 in Dix, NE...

Richard L. Giesey

Richard L. Giesey

Jul 24, 2022

RICHARD L. GIESEY, 75, of Sedgwick, CO, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, at his home. Richard was born May 6, 1947, in Lawrence, Kansas, to Richard and Betty (Wolfe) Giesey. The family moved to Colorado while Richard was young. He graduated from high school in Boulder. Following high school, Richard went to work for a Mobil Gas Station. He...