Obituaries

Dec 11, 2024

Laura Stahl Johnson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 11, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colorado. Born on January 8, 1948, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Laura grew up on a farm near Estelline, South Dakota, as the oldest of four children. She graduated from Watertown High School and continued her education at Northern State College in...

Dec 7, 2024

Helen Smith passed away peacefully after a sudden illness on 12/07/2024.

Helen was born on 04/10/1932 in Fort Collins, CO. Helen was the youngest of six children of Marie and Frederick Hergert. She attended school at Beebe Draw east of Peckham, CO. Helen had many fond memories of her first job, Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greeley.

Helen met Lynn in the spring...

Dec 7, 2024

Cathy A. Tamas, age 66 of Fort Collins, CO passed away December 7, 2024. Beloved daughter of John (deceased) and Sally (nee Martin) Tamas; loving sister of John J (Debbie)(deceased), Mark (JoAnne) and Jennifer O’Connell (Patrick); dearest aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews: cherished niece, cousin and friend of many. Animal lover, holistic healer, and tarot card reader,...

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Nov 29, 2024

Dr. John (Ioannis) Nikolaos Sofos entered eternal rest on November 29, 2024, at the age of 76, after celebrating a final Thanksgiving with his family.

John was born in the aftermath of World War II during the Greek Civil War in the remote mountain village of Arachnaion in Argolida, Greece. These formative years would shape his worldview - emphasizing love and...

Nov 28, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Pacini, age 91, on Thanksgiving evening, November 28, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colorado. Surrounded by her loving husband and family, Barbara peacefully entered eternal rest.

Born on March 15, 1933, in Pennsylvania to James Powell and Mary (Meggert) Powell, Barbara’s early life was shaped by the values of...

Nov 27, 2024

 

Eleanor McCloskey passed away November 27, 2024 at the age of 96 with her family in Colorado. 

Eleanor (Gress) was born on August 28, 1928 in Rastadt, Russia, the daughter of Anton and 

Pauline (Stolz) Gress. 

 

Eleanor’s family fled Russia in 1943, and after two years, they finally settled in Rotenburg, Germany in 1945. By the year 1950, Eleanor was married and had...

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Nov 24, 2024

Alice Stoeberl, aged 86, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024 in Fort Collins, CO. She was born on November 22, 1938 in Montello, WI to Rudy and Caroline Schinkel. She was married to Ralph Stoeberl until his death in April, 2002. Alice was a wonderful, caring mother and homemaker. She had many interests and was always keeping busy. In...

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Nov 21, 2024

Robert “Buz” Tapply, 84, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2024, at Poudre Canyon Health and Rehab in Fort Collins, CO.

Buz was preceded in death by his son Todd and his parents Robert and Bethel. He is survived by his wife Tina; daughter Lisa Maddux and son-in-law Ward; grandchildren Zachary, Lila, and Rory; sister Launa Godley; cousin Adrienne Tapply Smela,...

Nov 20, 2024

Vera Bernice Aden 95, mother to Terry, Sandra, and Patti passed away suddenly on November 20, 2024 of natural causes. Patti was with her in her final moments. She was born on February 12, 1929. Bernice was married on October 30, 1949, to Leroy "Whitey" Aden, and was married for 65 years before his passing.

Bernice was known for her enthusiastic...

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Leona Schick was born on December 24.1929 in Windsor Colorado to Gotfred and Lydia Fritzler Kraft. Leona attended Windsor High School.

Leona married Edwin W. Schick in 1948. They had 4 children. Jerry, Gale, Cheryl, and Carol. She was a true hard working farmer’s wife for many years. In 1974 they built their home in Windsor and Leona went to work...