Obituaries

Julesburg, Colorado Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Julesburg, Colorado & Surrounding Areas

Dolores M Kelly

Dolores M Kelly

Sep 26, 2021

Dolores Kavan Kelly, 89, of Haxtun, Colorado, was born February 26, 1932, at Porter Hospital in Denver and passed away September 26, 2021, in Haxtun. Dolores was the youngest of three children born to Edward Benedict and Agnes Shavlik Kavan. She attended Denver Parochial schools, including St. Vincent DePaul grade school, and graduated from St. Mary's Academy in 1949. Dolores...

Abraham "Abe" Jose Garcia

Abraham "Abe" Jose Garcia

Sep 18, 2021

Abraham Jose Garcia, son of Rachel and Joe Garcia of Ovid, Colorado, passed into another dimension Saturday, September 18, 2021. He was born Wednesday, August 13, 1981 in Julesburg, Colorado and had just turned 40. He leaves his love on earth for his wife, Nicole, and his children Abigail and Joseph Garcia. The youngest amongst five, our family would often...

John Margarito Ramirez

John Margarito Ramirez

Sep 13, 2021

John M Ramirez, at the age of 70, passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2021, in Greeley, CO, were he lived. He was born to Juan and Viola Ramirez on July 21, 1951, in Julesburg, CO. He believed that God was watching over him all his life with the help of his Guardian Angel, his baby brother who passed before...

Judith A Weaver

Judith A Weaver

Sep 10, 2021

JUDITH WEAVER, of Julesburg, passed away September 10, 2021, at the Sedgwick County Hospital in Julesburg. Judy was born May 28, 1942, at Lansing, Michigan, to Francis R. and Marjorie E. (Sontag) Gibbs. She graduated from St Mary's Catholic School with the class of 1960. On July 3, 1960, Judy married Glenn Weaver, and their union was blessed with two...

Gavino "Dino" Pena

Gavino "Dino" Pena

Aug 25, 2021

Gavin (Dino) Pena, 56, of Venango, NE, passed on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at the Perkins County Hospital, in Grant, NE. On December 29, 1964, he was born to Rodolfo Pena and Guadalupe Pena in Julesburg, CO. He was raised in Ovid, CO. He graduated from Revere High School, Sedgwick, CO, in 1983. During high school, Gavin enjoyed and excelled...

Douglas D. Hagemann

Douglas D. Hagemann

Aug 10, 2021

Douglas Dean Hagemann passed away peacefully on August 10, 2021, at his home in Julesburg, CO. He was born June 19, 1928, to George and Frances (Gentert) Hagemann on the family farm, the youngest of six children. He was baptized in the Lutheran church on July 15, 1928, confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Julesburg, July 15, 1941, and continued...

Lenora Kathrine Troelstrup

Lenora Kathrine Troelstrup

Aug 3, 2021

LENORA KATHRINE TROELSTRUP, 82, long-time Julesburg resident, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Holyoke, CO. Lenora was born June 6, 1939, to Vincent (Tex) and Ann (Mildenburger) Weinbender, in Ovid, CO. Lenora married Nels (Chico)Troelstrup Sr., on September 3, 1958, in Raton, New Mexico. They were married 43 years before his passing in 2001. Together they raised four sons,...

Susan Buckingham (Dolezal)

Susan Buckingham (Dolezal)

Jul 16, 2021

Susan Frances Buckingham (Dolezal) of Aurora, CO passed away on July 16, 2021 at the age of 77 while surrounded by family at the University of Colorado Hospital. Susan was born on June 4, 1944 in Holyoke, CO to Charles and Izora Dolezal. Susan and her family eventually settled in Julesburg, CO where she graduated from Julesburg High School in...

Gregory Jay Palser

Gregory Jay Palser

Jul 12, 2021

Gregory Jay Palser passed away July 12, 2021, in Newport, Oregon. He was born September 12, 1952, in Julesburg, Colorado, to Ivan and Mary Palser. The second of seven children, he was raised on the family farm in Big Springs, Nebraska. As a child and young man, he was involved in all aspects of the family farm, doing whatever he...

Shirley Fraker

Shirley Fraker

Jul 8, 2021

On July 8, 2021, at the Sedgwick County Nursing Home, Julesburg, CO, Shirley Jean (Remington) Fraker, age 92, went home to be with the love of her life Dean and her Lord Jesus Christ. Shirley was born August 19, 1928, at the Remington Ranch near Big Springs, NE, to Howard and Edith (Buttle) Remington. She was the oldest of 3...

Doris Tranel

Doris Tranel

Jun 8, 2021

DORIS TRANEL, 93, longtime Big Springs Resident, passed away June 8, 2021, at the Sedgwick County Nursing Home. Doris was born May 9, 1928, on a farm west of Big Springs to Charles J. and Edna B. (Zalman) Robb. She graduated from Big Springs High School. On November 27, 1946, Doris married LaVern Tranel at Chappell. The couple made their...

Freda Lorraine Lanckriet

Freda Lorraine Lanckriet

Jun 3, 2021

Freda Lorraine Lanckriet June 10, 1930-June 3, 2021 Freda Lorraine "Ash" Lanckriet was born on June 10, 1930 to Frederick and Irene (Lucas) Ash. She grew up on the family farm 12 1/2 miles south of Ovid. She attended Miller School District 3 through the eighth grade and graduated from Julesburg High School in 1948. Freda married Francis "Jiggs" Lanckriet...

Virginia "Jean" Stierlen

Virginia "Jean" Stierlen

May 27, 2021

Virginia Biggs Stierlen went home to our Lord on May 27, 2021. Virginia, fondly called "Jean", was born on November 11, 1923 in Grant Nebraska to her parents John Albert Biggs and Erma Joyce Logan. Later her parents were divorced and Erma married James Clair Easter. James was the only Father Virginia ever knew. She was born into a big...

Ronald Charles Rolfson

Ronald Charles Rolfson

May 26, 2021

RONALD CHARLES ROLFSON, 75 of Julesburg, CO, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at his home in Julesburg. Graveside Services with Military Honors on Tuesday June 8, 2021, at 10:00 am at Hillside Cemetery in Julesburg, CO.

Pius "Pete" Heid

Pius "Pete" Heid

May 26, 2021

Pius Peter Heid, age 83, entered into eternal life on May 26, 2021 in Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado with his loving wife by his side. Pius was born on May 1, 1938 in Herreid, Campbell County, South Dakota to Anton and Katherine (Wingerter) Heid. He was raised in South Dakota with his brother, Quenton and sisters, Rita, Dolores, Francella, Anna...

James B Mcnitt

James B Mcnitt

May 21, 2021

JAMES "JIM" "SKIP" MCNITT, 62, of Julesburg, went home to our heavenly Father on May 21, 2021, in Connecticut. Jim was born May 11, 1959, in Stanley, Wisconsin, to Warren and Judith (Berseth) McNitt. He graduated from Longmont High School with the class of 1977. In February of 1978, Jim entered the U.S. Navy where he served on the submarine...

Deanna Jo Lacina

Deanna Jo Lacina

May 14, 2021

Deanna Lacina, of Julesburg passed away Friday, May 14, 2021, at her home in Julesburg. Deanna was born on July 25, 1972, in Holyoke, CO, to Joe and Margaret McCallum. Deanna's family frequently moved when she was a child, and she attended numerous schools. She would eventually settle in Sterling, CO, where she worked as a cashier at Walmart for...

Connie Rober

Connie Rober

Apr 21, 2021

CONNIE K ROBER, 66, of Sedgwick, CO, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Sedgwick County Hospital in Julesburg. Connie was born October 3, 1954, at Julesburg, Colorado, to Minoru "Minn" and Delma (Donaldson) Kinoshita. She graduated from Revere High School with the class of 1972. Connie worked at Hirsch Construction and later Simon Contractors on bridges and irrigation projects....

Steven Collins

Steven Collins

Apr 1, 2021

STEVEN COLLINS, 58, of Julesburg, CO, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Julesburg, CO. Steve was born December 7, 1962, in Julesburg, Colorado, to Charles and Janice (Kumm) Collins. He graduated from Revere High School with the class of 1981 before attending WyoTech, where he studied Diesel Technology. On April 2, 1982, Steve married Jacque Walline. The couple made...

Rita Baladez

Rita Baladez

Mar 24, 2021

Rita Baladez, 86, of Julesburg, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at the Sedgwick County Hospital in Julesburg. Rita was born April 26, 1934, in Sedgwick County, Colorado, to Alfredo and Rita (Chacon) Baca. She attended school in Julesburg. On September 7, 1951, Rita married Felix Baladez, and their union was blessed with eight children. The family made their home...