Obituaries

Jun 9, 2025

Chad Elliott Schmidt, 53, of Milliken, CO, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, at Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, CO.

Chad was born August 6, 1971, to Steve and Karen Schmidt of Windsor, CO.

He attended Windsor schools and graduated from Windsor High School in 1990,

Chad began working for the family business, Steve Schmidt Trucking, in 1991 and continued throughout...

Jun 8, 2025

Jun 3, 2025

Pam Pederson passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of June 3, 2025. She was surrounded by family members during her final moments and was with her daughter throughout the evening into the morning. Pam is survived by her husband, Jim Pederson; daughter, Hilary Doyle; son, Andrew Pederson; sister Patty Jones, and grandchildren Mason, Aubrey, Anna, and Bennie. She...

Jun 2, 2025

Our most amazing, loving and fun Wife/Mom/Nana, Marilyn Alice Lee Goad, went home to be with our Lord on June 2, 2025. She was born August 23, 1936 to Alice Marie Dockus Lee and Charles Everett Lee in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Proviso Township High School, Maywood, Illinois class of 1954. She attended Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois majoring in...

May 30, 2025

Gertrude (Gerty) Rutz was born on November 28, 1934, in Fresno, California. She was raised in Portland, Oregon, alongside her father Pastor Hugo Becker, mother Lena, twin brother Herbert, and older sister Irmgard. She grew up in the church parsonage next to the German Congregational Church.

The family cherished summers at the Oregon coast, especially at Rockaway, Seaside, and Cannon Beach....

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May 10, 2025

It is with extreme sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Steven “Steve” Michael Schmer on May 10th, 2025. Steve was only 56 years old, way too young. Steve was born on March, 26th 1969 in Fort Collins, CO and resided in Windsor, CO for the past 27 years.

Steve is a Rocky Mountain High School graduate and attended Colorado State...

May 9, 2025

On May 9, 2025, Rita Mayo Medina (nee Martinez) embarked on a journey to join her heavenly family in her “forever home.” Surrounded by her loving family, including her husband, Mitch; her two sons and two daughters, Rita was embraced in the loving arms of the Creator.



Rita Medina was born on May 27, 1935, in Gunnison, Colorado, to Rose and...

May 8, 2025

Susan B. Robbins (1946–2025)

 Scientist, seeker, mother, friend 

Susan B. Robbins, Ph.D., a pioneering molecular biologist, devoted mother, and lifelong advocate for communal living and scientific inquiry, passed away in Fort Collins, Colorado, after a long and courageous struggle with cancer. She was 78. 

Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Susan’s early fascination with biology was encouraged by her parents—her father, a mechanical...

May 3, 2025

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Apr 26, 2025

Mary Donnel, a vibrant and cherished member of her community, passed away on April 26, 2025, in Loveland, Colorado, just two days after her 88th birthday. Born on April 24, 1937, in Fort Collins, Colorado, Mary remained deeply connected to her roots and the community that shaped her character.

Mary’s early education began at Boxelder Elementary School, where she showed an...

Apr 22, 2025

Joseph John Bisceglia, a servant of the Lord, was born and raised in Harrison NY. He graduated from Harrison High School, Fork Union Military Academy Prep School in Virginia, and earned his Animal Science degree at Southern University of New York at Farmingdale Long Island. Joe met the love of his life, Dale Swantek, and they were married July 24th...

Apr 20, 2025

Apr 19, 2025

Audrey Mary Thistle (nee Bilton) was born in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, to Leslie and Cissie Bilton on November 24, 1937. She passed away peacefully in Windsor, Colorado, on April 19, 2025, at the age of 87, after a life well-lived across many countries.

At 18, Audrey joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in England this is what brought Audrey to Canada...

Apr 17, 2025

RODNEY CHARLES VAN VELSON

August 13, 1940 - April 17, 2025

Rodney Charles Van Velson, 84, of Windsor, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025. He was born on August 13, 1940, in Brule, Nebraska, the first born of Bud and Osie Van Velson.

Rod grew up on the family farm in Nebraska with his three younger brothers. He often fondly recalled his...

Apr 16, 2025