Obituaries

Jul 5, 2024

Franklin Montgomery McCracken III, 70, of Springfield, Colorado passed away at his home on July 5, 2024.

Frank was born on September 19, 1953 in Akron, Colorado to Frank and Elsie (Fredericksen) McCracken.  He was the seventh of 11 children.  He grew up on the family farm in the Lindon area and attended Woodlin Schools until his...

Jun 14, 2024

Etta was born on June 19, 1958, to George W. Frank and Vela M. (Chatham) in Lamar, Colorado. Etta passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, Jun14, 2024 in Two Buttes, Colorado; Etta was just 5 days shy of her 66th birthday.

A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 19,...

May 16, 2024

Charles McKinnis, 87, beloved son, husband, father, step-father, grandfather (Opa), and father-in-law, was called to heaven on May 16, 2024. He entered this world on January 23, 1937, in Lamar, Colorado, born to Harvey and Grace McKinnis.

He is survived by his spouse, Gloria Clift of Albuquerque, New Mexico; son David McKinnis of Littleton, Colorado; daughter Laura...

May 3, 2024

Micheal Timothy Lasley of Springfield Colorado passed away on May 2, 2024 in Pueblo Colorado.

Born to Floyd Ervin and Nina Ann Lasley, January 1, 1948 in La Junta Colorado. Mike spent his formative years traveling around Colorado for his father’s work. He moved to Montrose Colorado in 1977 and Married Susan Irene Lasley (Seevers) March 31,...

Apr 27, 2024

Margarita Costilla Olivas, age 98, passed away on April 27, 2024 at the Southeast Colorado Hospital Long-Term Care Center. She was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Margie was born on October 18, 1925 in Melvin, Texas. Throughout her life she lived in...

Apr 14, 2024

Vaden Jay Chandler was born on June 8, 1980 to Jerry and Glenna (Sniff) Chandler. Eagerly awaiting his arrival were his sisters Neoma Kay and Wray Jean. Vaden passed away April 14, 2024 in Panhandle, Texas at the age of 43.

Vaden lived most of his life in his hometown of Springfield, Colorado where he attended school,...

Mar 31, 2024

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William Arthur Bunting, a life-long resident of Pritchett, Colorado, died on March 31, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home, at the age of 99. Arthur was born on September 3, 1924, to Frederick & Drusilla Bunting on the farm and ranch southwest of Pritchett.  He attended 1st through 9th grade at Sunderland School.  The...

Mar 19, 2024

Steve was the oldest son of Walter and Bessie (Oxenreider) Harmon.  He was born at the Oxenreider homestead located northwest of Springfield, Colorado. He went to the Big Rock Community School and then transferred to Springfield Schools where he graduated High School in 1950. He then went to Friends University in Wichita, Kansas and graduated in 1954 with an...

Mar 10, 2024

Gavin Freddie Barnes was born on October 5, 2000, in Johnson City, Kansas. Gavin lost his life on early Sunday morning, March 10, 2024, in a vehicle accident near Springfield, Colorado; he was 23 years old.

For those that were fortunate to have known Gavin, whether it be 15 minutes or 15 years; he was someone that...

Feb 14, 2024

Born 4-23-1957, in Farmington, NM Passed from this life on February 14, 2024, in Springfield, CO at the Southeast Colorado Hospital Survived by Siblings Sister Cheryl Porter (Springfield, CO) Brother Marv (Tracie) Falconburg (Brighton, CO) Sister Edna Neuhold (Vilas, CO) Sister Emily (Collin) Howe (Golden, CO) Sister-in-Law Cathy Falconburg (Tacoma, WA) Long time love of his life Kris Krien (Springfield,...

Feb 13, 2024

Patricia (Pat) Jean Crane, age 76, loving Mother, Grandmother and beloved Wife to husband Gary, passed from this life into eternal life in the early hours of February 13, 2024 at the Springfield Hospital in Springfield, Colorado, surrounded by her family.

A visitation with the family is scheduled for Sunday, February 18 at Maltbie Funeral Home, 265...

Feb 8, 2024

Riley Callahan was born August 21, 1948 in La Junta, CO to Lyman and Vela Callahan. He spent his high school years in Springfield, Colorado where he met the love of his life Judi Hoover.

Riley and Judi were married in 1969 where they built a beautiful life. During their 46 years of marriage, they raised two...

Dec 28, 2023

Sherrill D. West was born December 17, 1933 in Walsh, Colorado to Chester Frank West and Carrie Grace (Woolley) West and joined his beloved wife, Eudora (Tucker) West on December 28, 2023.

Sherrill’s family lived in several different towns in Colorado and Kansas until he was 12 when his mother moved back to Walsh with her four...

Dec 19, 2023

Daniel Heguy was born on August 21, 1937, to Orlando Heguy and Junita (Roybal) Heguy in Trinidad, Colorado. Daniel passed away Tuesday morning, December 19, 2023, at Southeast Colorado Hospital in Springfield, Colorado; he was 86 years old.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Maltbie Funeral Chapel, 265 W....

Dec 16, 2023

Baca county lost a friend today. The 4’11” dynamite powder keg named Lois Margaret Thomas Stafford peacefully joined her angel in the spirit world, reuniting with loved ones on December 16, 2023.

A waitress, telephone operator, restaurateur, business partner in ranching, farming and grain elevators, and the mother of eight: Lois could be counted on to weigh...

Dec 5, 2023

Paul Gene Hendricks was born on November 25, 1930, to Paul Knox Hendricks and Zella Rachel (Rush) Hendricks in Hinkley, Minnesota. Paul passed away on Tuesday December 5, 2023, at Southeast Colorado Hospital in Springfield, Colorado; he was 93 years old. Paul married Deloris Mae Lewis and in this union, they had 10 children. Paul and Deloris were married...

Dec 4, 2023

Leanna was born to Burgess Goldman and Mildred Ruth Herbert on April 5, 1928

Leanna Ruth Miller passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, at Southeast Colorado Hospital Long Term Care in Springfield, Colorado; she was 95 years old.

A time of visitation will be held at Maltbie Funeral Services, 265 W. 8th Ave., Springfield, CO...

Nov 14, 2023

Judith Johnson was born to Floyd and Norene (Gleason) Johnson on March 13, 1951, in Springfield, Colorado. Judith passed away in Amarillo, Texas at Landmark Nursing Home on November 14, 2023.

A time of visitation will be held at Maltbie Funeral Services, 265 W. 8th Ave., Springfield, CO on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, from 9-11:30 a.m. Graveside...

Nov 11, 2023

Kelsey Cabot Bennett was born to Merle Drew Bennett and Myra Marietta (Jones) Bennett in Amarillo, Texas on June 4, 1963. Kelsey, KC as most people knew him by passed away November 11, 2023; he was 60 years old.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Cat Creek Event Center,...

Oct 3, 2023

David Packard was born in Lamar on July 8th, 1956, to Alvin and Frances Packard. He was raised on the family farm south of Springfield along with his 5 siblings. David was an avid reader and could always be found with his nose in a book, often ignoring everyone. He was very good at ignoring, especially living in a...