Patrick Joseph Traphagan, aka “Dr. Pat”, was born on August 15, 1958, to Robert and Phyllis (Kotschwar) Traphagan in the San Fernando Valley in California. He went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. 

 Pat and his twin brother, Michael, wereContinue Reading

Alton Berdine Reed, Jr was ushered into the presence of God April 3, 2025, at the age of 86 from his home in Brush where he received care from his wife and daughter-in-law, Brandy, with the support of Hospice of the Plains. He had suffered with diabetes in the lastContinue Reading

Mary Lou Gorman was born on the 8th of August 1945, in Yuma, Colorado. She was the second of three daughters born to Chester Motear West and Ellen Marie Strand West. She was baptized at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church of Otis by Reverend Lillich with Mary being confirmed byContinue Reading

Larry Lee Myers was born to Vernon and Elenor Myers on September 20, 1948, in Sterling, Colorado. He grew up on a farm and went to Red Willow School, a country school in Yuma County, through 6th grade. Larry then went to school in Yuma, starting in the 7th grade,Continue Reading

Gary Leland Pletcher was born on August 12, 1942 in Yuma, Colorado to Millard and Thelma Pletcher. Gary passed away on April 9, 2025 at the age of 82 in Greeley, Colorado. Gary married Donna Hansen in Yuma, Colorado on January 1, 1967. To this Union there were two childrenContinue Reading

Brendy Joe Allen of Yuma, Colorado sadly departed April 3, 2025 at home. He was born March 22, 1971 in Wray, Colorado to Billy Joe and Rhonda (Nau) Allen. Brendy married Amy (Kinnison) April 19, 2003 in Joes, Colorado. To this union three beautiful children were born: Tyler Joe, ErinContinue Reading

Melvin Eugene Brunner, a father and grandfather, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the age of 87. Melvin’s life celebration will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 4, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. James R. Nash as officiant. Lunch will beContinue Reading

Cheryl Lynn Mekelburg was born in Wray, Colorado on August 13, 1948 to Don and Betty Jo Seedorf. Colorado. She passed away on March 20, 2025 peacefully at her home in Yuma, Colorado. Cheryl married Gaylord Mekelburg on September 22, 1968. To this union four children were born, Amy, Jason,Continue Reading

Barbara Pearl Meritt was born on May 19, 1936, on a farm near Peru, Nebraska, just a quarter mile from the Missouri River. Shortly after, the family moved east of Peru where they lived for the next six years. Barbara and her sister, Elva, attended Honey Creek School for theContinue Reading

Born at the family home on July 13, 1934, Donald Eugene Zwirn became the oldest son of Walter and Anna Korf Zwirn. After an extended illness, he passed from this life on March 11, 2025 in Yuma, Colorado at Harmony Home. After graduating from the Lone Star School. Don wentContinue Reading