Jack met his bride, Shirley Salyards, in Haxtun and the two were married on Aug. 14, 1955 at the Haxtun United Methodist Church. The couple had three children; Doug in 1957, Debbi in 1959 and David in 1963. Jack and Shirley just recently celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. Jack’s family...
Karen was born January 12, 1960, in Sterling, Colorado to Vern “Slim” Dale Koester and Barbara Anne (Quirey) Koester. She attended school in Padroni, K-1st grades and at Peetz schools 2nd-12th grades. Karen worked at Pizza Hut and Peetz Schools for many years. She was a longtime member of Peetz...
Robert was born July 27, 1963, in Omaha, Nebraska to Lawrence and Beverly (Devoll) Sator. Robert served in the U.S Army special ops. He married Jennifer Lynn Guernsey on April 5, 1996, in Sterling, CO. Robert enjoyed working on cars and was the owner of Sator Auto Repair. He is...
Jennifer was born June 15, 1972, in Sterling, Colorado to Lester McKelvey and Georgia Diane Heimbegner and she was later adopted by John Guernsey. She attended schools in Sterling and graduated in 1991. She married Robert James Sator on April 5, 1996, in Sterling. She is preceded in death by...
Bertha Ann was born in Grant, Nebraska on May 3, 1948, to Arden “Doc” Harris and Gwendolyn (Rowley) Harris. She attended Grant Elementary and Perkins County High School. As a teen, Bertha worked at the Banner Café. After graduating high school, she worked at many jobs, including TRW in Ogallala...
Bill was born May 22, 1945, in Grand Island, Nebraska along with his twin sister, Barb where he grew up and attended school, graduating in 1963. He enlisted in the United States Navy in September of 1964, serving in Vietnam as a radio operator aboard the DLG-13 William V. Pratt...
Paul was born September 27, 1939 in Sterling, CO at the Busse Hospital to Loren Kerschner and Selma (Nelson) Kerschner. He attended Willard school through eighth grade and graduated from Merino High School in 1957. Paul was a farmer and was also involved with auto body painting and repair. In...
Larry was born to John and Clara (Copley) Nelson on March 16, 1944, at St. Benedict Hospital in Sterling, CO. He attended Peetz school and graduated in 1962. He then attended Northeastern Junior College. Larry made his choice to serve God and follow the teachings of Jesus at an early...
Darlene was born August 22, 1938 in Sterling, Colorado to Thomas Kay Acott and Verna Ellen (Wood) Acott. She graduated from Fleming High School. Darlene married Donald J. Gorbutt on February 20, 1960 in Fleming at the Fleming United Methodist Church. Darlene was a longtime member of Daughters of the...
Big Ron was born March 20th, 1969. He graduated NJC with Auto mechanics. He then began working at Nichols for 10 years as a machinist. From there he designed trusses’ and then began his journey in 2006 at the Sterling Correctional Facility as an Electronics Specialist. Ronny never new a...
He was raised in and around the McDonald, Kansas area and graduated from McDonald Rural High School with the class of 1966. He went to Fort Hays State College for a year and then began working common labor for members if the McDonald community. Soon after, Lonell moved and lived...
Pat was born March 16, 1944, in Kentfield, California to Walter Monroe Hayes and Marina “Mary” (Nalezinek) Hayes. Jerry was born January 25, 1939, in Manhattan, Illinois to Loris Andrew Marshall and Margaret Lucille (Shultz) Marshall. They were married May 16, 1960. Pat and Jerrry attended schools in Cheyenne, WY....
Jerry was born January 25, 1939, in Manhattan, Illinois to Loris Andrew Marshall and Margaret Lucille (Shultz) Marshall and Pat was born March 16, 1944, in Kentfield, California to Walter Monroe Hayes and Marina “Mary” (Nalezinek) Hayes. They were married May 16, 1960. Jerry and Pat attended schools in Cheyenne,...
Cecil was born August 18, 1967, in Bloomington, Illinois to Cecil Duane Terrell and Barbara Lynn (Chicquette) Terrell. He graduated from High School and attended college at where he received his Associate’s Degree. He married Angela M. Holmgren on August 17, 1991 in Lompoc, California. Cecil and Angela moved to...
Ed was born on February 28th, 1969 in Minot, N.D, one of six children to bless James and Lois McMahon. He was raised in Arthur, ND until moving to Sterling his senior year of high school, graduating with the class of 1987. Ed was an experienced Welder, talented at his...
Leon was born October 6, 1932, in Sterling, Colorado to Edward and Ann Elizabeth (Ruppel) Fritzler. He was the last of 6 sisters and 5 brothers. Leon attended Springdale School and graduated from Sterling High School in 1951. Leon excelled in football and was All-Conference and All State. After high...
Morean was born in Sterling to A. Elton and Vera Davis on December 26, 1920. They lived in Padroni where she attended school through the 8th grade, she then attended Sterling High School and graduated in 1938 as salutatorian of her class. She married Garrett Felzien in 1941 while he...
Lorraine was born December 17, 1927, to David and Millie (Schoenberg) Roth, she was one of nine children. She went to various schools in and around Sterling and graduated from Sterling High School in 1945. She married Royal “Buck” Henry on July 6, 1946, and they were parents to 6...
June and her twin sister, Jean were born on July 10, 1930 in Fleming, Colorado to Edgar Ross Wilson and Elizabeth (Wrenn) Wilson. She was born into a family of 5, with two sets of twins. She grew up on the farm in Fleming and attended school in Fleming, graduating...
Jim was born December 28, 1929, in Hayes Center, Nebraska to Harold R. Lewis and Esther Ella (Scott) Lewis. He attended schools in Nebraska and Colorado. He served in the U.S Navy for 4 years. Jim married Charlotte Ann Longo on November 6, 1960, in Denver, CO. They were married...
Joan was born January 15, 1941 to Lawrence and Mabel Unrein in Sterling, Colorado. She graduated from Merino High School in 1960. In 1958 Joan met Robert (Jim) Atkin Jr. They married September 10, 1960, making their home west of Sterling. In 1967, Jim and Joan purchased and moved to...
Scott was born on October 15, 1960 in Sterling, CO to Robert and Lucile (McDonnell) LeBlanc. He was the fourth of five siblings who were raised on the family farm near Crook, CO. Scott was always full of energy and drive. He started farming at a young age with his...
Dewain and brother Leland were the third generation to live on the Shapley homestead, a Colorado centennial farm, established in 1910. He was born in Sterling, Co on April 1st, 1944 to Lyle and Ethel (Rogers) Shapley. Attending the one room Liberty schoolhouse north of Stoneham, Dewain completed grades 1-8....
Dave was born January 23, 1955, in Denver, Colorado to Dennis Kerstiens and Violet (Noble) Kerstiens. Dave attended and graduated High school in Simla, Colorado where he spent most of his years growing up. Dave married Barbara Davidson on March 17, 1973. Thomas Kerstiens was born of that unity. During...
George was born December 25, 1968 in Sterling Colorado to George I. Sr. and Pauline (Korbe) Marks. The family moved to McCook, Nebraska and when George was 12 years old, George Sr. passed away in an accident. Pauline and the kids moved back to Sterling. George graduated from Sterling High...
Barbara was born January 8, 1948, to Jeff and Agnes (Stramel) Miller in Topeka, Kansas. She attended school in Topeka, KS and attended college at KUNC, Practical (Nursing LPN). She married Neil Allen Haines on November 25, 1978 in Denver, CO. Barbara worked as an LPN at St. Joseph’s Hospital...
Elijah was born July 21, 1986 in Sterling, Colorado to Larry “Mike” and Delonda (Emhovick) Metcalf.He is preceded in death by his parents Mike and Delonda, grandpa Larry, Kathy Doyle and numerous family and friends. Eli is survived by his wife Amanda Metcalf; bonus mom Kendra “Kandi” Metcalf of Sterling,...
Steven was born February 28, 1969, to Dave and Karen McLinn in Pratt, Kansas. He was raised in Sterling, Colorado and Haigler, Nebraska where he also attended school. Steve enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, and cooking whatever he could. He loved making a deal or a trade for anything he might...
Allen was born on February 15th, 1937 in Sterling, Colorado to Ferdinand and Bertha (Fritzler) Luft. He attended Sterling High School and graduated in 1956. Allen served in the Army for two years. Allen worked for Industrial Welding for ten years before starting his own small business, Luft Machine and...
Clarence was born June 22, 1941, in Sterling, Colorado to Casper and Deleta (Sperry) Schiefelbein. Lee married Joy Roberts, and they shared 42 years together. Lee was a hardworking man, and he owned and operated many businesses. He had been a race car driver, holding a record for Figure 8s...