All Obituaries

Emily Frances Groeger was welcomed into God’s Kingdom on September 10, 2022.  Emily was a resident of Woodland Park, Colorado. She was blessed with 14 children and lived to the age of 101. Emily was born in North Platte, Nebraska, on June 24, 1921, to Swiss immigrants, Ernst and Fanny (Dubs) Schmid.  When Emily was one year old, the family moved to Humphrey, Nebraska, where her parents opened a bakery.  Her parents, Emily and her brother Richard lived above the...

Sylvia Ortega, Age 62, unexpectedly passed away from complications of liver disease in Colorado Springs on the morning of September 10, 2022. She was born on June 25, 1960 and raised in Midland, Texas to parents Pablo and Paula Sanchez. The youngest, but loudest, of 17 siblings she always made sure to make an impact on the lives she touched. This light in her would show to shine the brightest on March 15, 1999 at The Little White Chapel in Las Vegas, NV where she wed the love of her life,...

(Obituary will be added soon) Roger's Celebration of Life will be held: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 from 3 - 7 pm, at the family residence in Woodland Park.

Gary John Starr, age 76, of Florissant, Colorado passed away at his home in Bear Trap Ranch on September 4, 2022.   A man of many talents, Gary was a master residential building designer.  Over 50+ years, he created thousands of plans that were designed for comfortable, efficient and joyous living.  Gary graduated from Michigan State University with a B.S in mechanical engineering, but architecture was always his first love.  After a four-year apprenticeship under a...

Wanda Lee Jeffrey received her wings at the age of 65 from cancer. She is preceded by her mother Mabel, sister Vera and sister in law Kayleen. She is survived by her daughter Justaunna and son in law J.R.; grandkids Tristin and Trynity (and their sisters Lilyann and Dezirae), her stepsons Jerod and Albert. She is also survived by her sisters Judy and husband Dennis and Rita and husband Bobby; brothers Charles and Clarence, and many nieces and nephews. She loved her family more than life...

Larry Bill Keckler passed away on August 18th at Forest Ridge, Woodland Park Colorado.  He was born to William and Mable (Leesley) Keckler in Fargo on June 20, 1946. He was baptized and confirmed at St Williams Church in Argusville, ND. Graduated from Grandin High School during which time he learned to play the drums and sang successfully in competitions. After high school he went onto graduate from NDSU with a BS Degree in Medical Technology. For the next chapter of his life,...

James Thomas Christy, 85, of Divide, Colorado passed away, Thursday, August 18, 2022, at home.  His wife of 60 years, Velma Christy, was by his side.  He was born on December 3, 1936 in Leavenworth, Kansas - the eleventh of twelve children – to Peter and Frances Grace Christy.  His father immigrated from Denmark and was a proud US Army Veteran with service in the First World War. James (or “Jim” as he was known to most) graduated from Leavenworth High...

Byron Albert Johnson was born March 25, 1933 to Ivar and Susie (Hasson) Johnson in Orchard, Nebraska left this world on August 17, 2022 at the age of 89. Byron grew up as a farm boy working the fields and tending cattle.  He attended Neligh-Oakdale Schools in Nebraska.  He was a veteran during the Korean War stationed in Germany.  Upon returning home, he attended the University of Nebraska graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering.  Byron spent the next forty...

Martin Lee Reynolds, 61, a United States Air Force veteran, passed away on August 16, 2022. The son of George and Florence “Mac” Reynolds, Martin grew up in San Francisco, California. He is preceded in death by his parents. He was the beloved husband to his wife of 18 years, Alice Michelle Reynolds, who died of cancer earlier this year. Martin and Michelle called Woodland Park and Colorado Springs their home for 20 years. Martin is survived by his cousin Pat Hawkins, his...

Angel Sunshyne Crain, 46, of Divide, passed away August 15, 2022.  Angel was born in Casper, Wyoming.  She was raised in Divide and graduated from Woodland Park High School. She loved art and won many awards for her creations.  She loved horseback riding, game shows, going to the shooting range, making new friends and talking, talking, talking. She is survived by her parents, Donnie and Rhonda Brodbeck of Divide; Terry Mathes of Casper, Wyoming; Grandma Doris Mathes of...