Sep 7, 2026

David Lee Palser passed away on September 7, 2026, just a few weeks shy of his 99th birthday.

David was born September 27, 1927, on a farm south of Big Springs, Nebraska, to George Neal  and Mary Blanche Palser. The values he learned growing up on the family farm—faith, hard work, perseverance, and devotion to family—remained at...

Sep 6, 2026

Valerie Joan Masters, 82, passed away in the early morning hours of September 6, 2026, at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush, Colorado.

Valerie was born August 3, 1944, in Wilmington, Delaware, to Berwin L. Wood and Cleo Ida (Young) Wood. Her family's time in Delaware came during World War II, when her father was called...

Aug 28, 2026

David Cleland Frink was born in Yuma, Colorado, on February 3rd, 1969, to Harold Cleland Frink Jr. and Catherine Francis (Curry) Frink. David passed away on August 28, 2026, in his home in Yuma. He grew up in Kearney, Nebraska, until his mother died from cancer. The family then moved to Akron, Colorado, where David made many friends while...

Aug 6, 2026

Willard Allen Mustain was born April 28, 1941, to Delbert and Ella (Imhof) Mustain in the house where his grandfather homesteaded in 1909, located in the Lone Star Community. Willard's Aunt Gladys was born there in 1912, his dad in 1914, and his brother Clyde in 1939. Willard grew up on the farm raising cattle, sheep, pigs, and horses,...

Jul 9, 2026

William "Bill" John Stafford was born on November 29, 1949, in Barstow, California, to Edward and Lila (Spear) Stafford. Bill was the oldest of six children and grew up in a close family shaped by hard work, resilience, and many moves. His father worked for the Santa Fe Railroad, and as a result, Bill and his siblings attended several...

Jul 3, 2026

Dillon Shook, 91 of Sterling, passed away on July 3, 2026 in Sterling, CO.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at Bowin Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  A funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Akron.  Interment will follow at the Akron Cemetery. ...

Jul 1, 2026

Gale In Loving Memory of Gale Glen Nichols

Glen Nichols, 81, passed away on July 1, 2026, in Yuma, Colorado.

Gale was born on December 15, 1944, at Victory Hospital in Akron, Colorado. He was lovingly adopted and raised by Hubert and Mildred Nichols. He graduated from Akron High School in May 1962 and went...

Jun 22, 2026

Ronald D Hooper, born in Smith Center, Kansas on December 13, 1935, passed away peacefully in Greeley, Colorado on June 22, 2026. Ronald was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Harold and Ruby, his wife Karen, son John, and brothers Don and Roger.

He is survived by his sister Delores and John Rudnik, along with her...

Jun 20, 2026

Byron Rogers, age 65, of Akron, Colorado, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Born on February 13, 1961, in Akron, Colorado, Byron attended Akron High School, where he participated in football, basketball, and track, developing the determination, work ethic, and competitive spirit that would serve him throughout his life.

Jun 11, 2026

Vernon Lee Lucas,  known as Vernie, was born on January 1, 1936, in Berthoud, Colorado, to Clarence Exodus "Shorty" and Ellen Mildred (Tummonds) Lucas. He passed away peacefully at his home in Akron, Colorado, on June 11, 2026, at the age of 90, surrounded by his loving family.

Vernie married his high school sweetheart, Jean Moots, on...