Renea Susanne (Heltenberg) Mathies was born on October 25,1949 in Yuma, Colorado to Roy and Grace (Turnbull) Heltenberg. She was the fourth of eight children. She attended grade school in Hyde, Colorado until it was closed and then attended Otis. She later finished by receiving her GED. Renea married herContinue Reading
Carmen Christine Witte, age 60, of Wray Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 23rd surrounded by her family. She was born on April 2, 1965, in Wray Colorado, to Clifford and Opal Miller (Roberts). Carmen grew up in Wray and attended Wray Schools. She spent 13 years working at theContinue Reading
Born on March 20, 1950 to parents Opal and Oakley Anderson. Shirley was born and raised in Saratoga, Wyoming and like any true Wyoming native, she went to the University of Wyoming for college. She was a cheerleader, in a sorority, and a downhill ski racer in her youth. ShirleyContinue Reading
In loving memory of Dain Delmar Wise, 73, who peacefully joined his Lord and Savior on October 1, 2025, during a short stay at Swedish Hospital with final support from Hospice. Family and friends are deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death due to brain cancer. He was bornContinue Reading
Gail Lee (Janssen) Cranston, 78, of Johnstown, Colorado, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family on September 22nd, 2025. Born on May 26th, 1947, in Sac City, Iowa, Gail was the cherished daughter of Reinard and Sylvia Janssen. She grew up on the family farmContinue Reading
Joann “Jo” Fiscus, 77, of Sterling, passed away August 22, 2025 at Swedish Hospital in Englewood, CO with her husband, son, and daughter by her side. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Tennant Funeral Home with a reception followingContinue Reading
Betty Rae Crandall was born in Buhl, Idaho, to Raymond Morell “Ray” Crandall (1906-2000) and Nellie Katherine Woodward Crandall (1911-2021). The oldest of six, Betty grew up with her five brothers, Floyd, Bert, Larry, Steve, and Donald (Doc), in Idaho; Jackson Hole, Wyoming; and Gunnison, Colorado. Betty’s life was aContinue Reading
Delores “Dee” Pixler, a lifelong resident of Yuma, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on December 10, 1937, Delores was the second daughter of Edwin and Martha Brandner. She grew up on the family farm northwest of Yuma, where, besides helping withContinue Reading
Marvin and Esther (Mekelburg) Brockmeier and their daughter, Shirley, welcomed Marlene Ruth into the family on December 12, 1939. Marlene passed away at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Wray, CO on September 10, 2025. Marlene attended school in Yuma, graduating high school in 1957. She then attended Colorado State Teacher’s CollegeContinue Reading
A Tribute to Dennis (DC) Lee Christianson (aka Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Friend) This is but a small portion of Dennis’ story, written with love and memories shared by many. Dennis’ story began on Feb. 12, 1949, the firstborn child to Don and Leona Christianson; nephew of Art Donald; andContinue Reading