Obituaries

Jun 6, 2018

Edna was born September 15, 1924, to E.T. and Mattie (McClintock) Cottrell. She was born on her parent’s farm about 10 miles south of Vilas, Colorado.

She grew up on the family farm with her 2 older sisters Lavaun and Opal and her younger brother Gilbert.

Edna attended elementary and high school at Vilas, graduating...

May 29, 2018

Lyman Dick Halderman died in a car accident in Manter Kansas May 29, 2018. He was born May 22, 1925, to Richard “Dick” Halderman and Edna J (Hurlbut) Halderman in Manter Kansas.

Lyman was a proud Army veteran who served in the Pacific Theatre during WWII.

He loved cars, airplanes, and the Yankees.

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May 13, 2018

Melva Lee Fleck was born February 1, 1934, to Melvin and Pauline (Bryan) Fleck in Perryton, Texas.  She departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on May 13, 2018, in Great Bend, Kansas.

Melva grew up in Springfield, Colorado, with her parents and siblings, Donita and Jim.  She attended school in Springfield and graduated...

May 11, 2018

James (Jim) B. Edmisson was born February 3, 1922, in Bristow Oklahoma to Clara Tenny Mayabb and Albert Parker Edmisson.  “Little” Jimmy, as he was lovingly referred to by this mother, grew up in Englewood, KS graduating high school in 1939. He became the man of the house when his father died when Jimmy was 14 years old.  He established...

May 1, 2018

Celebrating the Life of Barbara “ Barb” Jenkins April 25, 1962 – May 1, 2018 Barbara “ Barb” Jenkins was given the gift of life, but sadly, the time came to give it back. She was born on April 25, 1962, in Tucumcari, New Mexico, to her father, W.D. Ellis, and mother, Betty. She was a devoted mother to two...

Apr 19, 2018

Herbert Winegarner of Springfield, Colo., passed away in his home on Thursday, April 19, 2018.   Herbert was born on Jan. 30, 1926, to Virgil and Florence Winegarner at home in Wichita, Kansas and lived there until he completed kindergarten. He came in 1932 with his folks to a farm five miles east of Campo where his family of five joined...

Apr 18, 2018

Fern Viola Wait was born on July 23, 1926, and passed away peacefully on April 18, 2018, at the age of 91. Fern Viola McCandless married Roy Frank Wait on October 25, 1941, in Johnson, Kansas. Roy and Fern made their home in Campo, CO, where he was a farmer and mechanic, and she was a homemaker and mother. To...

Apr 9, 2018

The obituary will be posted soon.There has been a memorial account established at Frontier Bank (808 Main St. Springfield, CO 81073) for those who wish to express their sympathy.

Mar 29, 2018

Just 7 short hours after coming into the world, Little Emma Rea Hicks passed away on March 29, 2018. During that short time, she touched many lives and was loved by all who met her. Emma joins her three great-grandfathers in Heaven and is already getting spoiled for sure. Preceding her in death is Great-Grandpa Frank Hicks, Great-Grandpa Clinton Hoeffner,...

Mar 24, 2018

Mildred Naomi (Smith) Stolebarger was born on Saturday, November 5, 1921 to Harold and Nellie (Richard) Smith in Lewis, Kansas.  She departed this life Saturday, March 24, 2018 at The Cottage in Springfield, Colorado at the age of 96 years, 4 months and 19 days while surrounded by her family.    Mildred was united in marriage to Joe E. Stolebarger on...

Feb 8, 2018

Helen Louis Augerote was the fifth child born to William Henry and Ida Franklin Augerote in Satanta Kansas on March 24, 1928. Helen lived 16 years in Satanta Kansas, then was in Larnard Kansas from 16 years of age until 25.  She then moved to Liberal Kansas, where she met and married the love of her life, Jerry.   Helen and...

Jan 28, 2018

Evelyn Gwen was born on January 26, 1946, to Jess Clyde Shields and DeLender Vaughn in Paducah Texas. Evelyn passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2018, in Pueblo, CO at the age of 71. She married and had two daughters, Nellie DeeLinda in 1965 and Christie DeAnn in 1968. She married Hobert Estep in 1991 and gained a son Shannon...

Jan 24, 2018

Harvey Grant Merrill was born February 18, 1940, in Syracuse KS, to Marvin and Nina Merrill. Harvey a Springfield, Colorado resident, passed away suddenly January 24, 2018, in Pueblo, CO at the age of 77. Harvey is survived by wife Anita Sue Merrill of Springfield CO, Daughter Bette Ann and Husband Dusty Moore of Zapata TX, Son Anthony and Wife...

Jan 22, 2018

  Carolyn was born on September 27, 1957, to Charles Robert Jones and Nona Josephine Calkins in Albuquerque New Mexico and passed away on January 22, 2018, in Springfield, CO at the age of 60. Carolyn had chosen cremation and there are no services scheduled at this time.

Jan 1, 2018

Otto Joe Rosengrants came into this world on March 4, 1935, to Ed and Elizabeth McAtee Rosengrants, at their home near Campo, CO, joining older siblings Bill Ed, Norma, and Isobelle. His family moved several times, living in the rural areas of Baca County, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and eventually Springfield, CO, where Joe attended 1st grade. They settled in the...

Dec 29, 2017

Randy was born on January 12, 1960, to Paul and Flora (Martinez) Esquibel in Pueblo, CO. Randy passed away December 29, 2017 at his home in Springfield, Colorado. 

Dec 28, 2017

James Leslie VanCampen was born on 01-01-1943 at 12:01 am to George Leslie and Emma Leone (McEndree) VanCampen about 10 miles northwest of Springfield.  They moved to the northwest corner of Baca County and lived there until 1945 when Leslie and Leone bought some land at the Frick Railroad Station that joined the Valley View School property.   Leslie and Leone...

Dec 27, 2017

Helen Isabel Konkel Rich It is with great sadness that the family of Helen Isabel Konkel Rich announces her passing, Helen passed away peacefully on December 27, 2017, at the age of 87 years. Helen is lovingly remembered by her children Bronwyn Rich Bamber and her son Bobby Wilson Rich II. She is also fondly remembered by her three grandchildren...

Dec 17, 2017

This is the story of Guylene “Sonny” Keithley; A man of many talents, an avid hunter, fisherman, and carpenter. Sonny was born on February 21, 1935, when he heard the dogs barking as the Granny Woman rode her mule into the yard.  His parents were Mannie Keithley and Mary Irene (Tinker) Keithley. Sonny had one Sister Jean (Keithley) Wilson. His...

Dec 6, 2017

Edith Lucille Verner was born on September 26, 1927, in Alva, Oklahoma. She was born to Alvin Payne and Inez Schroder Payne.  To this union, a brother, Burleigh Payne, was also born.  Due to the persuasion of Inez’s brother, Leonard Schroder, Alvin and Inez moved to Baca County and settled on the farm south of Pritchett. In her early life,...