All Obituaries

Elmo Junior Edwards, 89, of Canon City, passed away July 25, 2021.  He was born March 27, 1932 to Wayne and Juanita (Deetter) Edwards in McComb, IL. A veteran of the Navy, Elmo served his country during the Korean War.  He married Frances DeWispelaere, the love of his life and together raised two children.  Elmo worked for over 33 years at the United State Air Force Academy as a ground’s keeper in addition to owning TLC Lawn Care in Black Forest, CO. When he...

Dovie Marie Mosley, a 65 year resident of Canon City CO, died Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the Hildebrand Care Center after a lengthy illness. She was 91.      Dovie Dossey was born in Shawnee Oklahoma January 30, 1930.  The family moved to California during the depression and infamous Oklahoma dust bowl era.  They later settled in Dove Creek Colorado where her father was a farmer. She graduated from the Dolores County High School in 1947 and married Byron Grebe...

Betty Anne Cress, 79, Canon City, CO., died July 24, 2021 at home with her husband at her side. Betty Anne Cress took great pride and joy in domestic activities, creating beautiful and intricate needlepoint pictures for each grandchild, children, and others. She was exemplary as a wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker, and friend. She actively supported the armed services and Patriot Guard. She believed in God, was an active member of the Lutheran Church, and actively practiced the...

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Hope “Marie” Rodenbeck, of Canon City passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 16, 2021.  Marie was born December 8, 1941 in Pueblo, Colorado;  the only child of George Richard and Violet May (Harness) Nordyke. Her family moved to Florence, Colorado when she was 10 years old, and she attended Florence Schools.    Her husband Ed G. Rodenbeck Jr.  remembers first meeting her 12 October 1956 when she and a friend were walking along a road and needed a...

Born March 19, 1962, to Robert Bufford Colwell the 1st, and Mary Ona (Barnes) Colwell. Mary passed away July 3, 2021. She is survived by her brother Edward D. Boughan, sisters; Stella B. Colwell, and Charlene R. Colwell (Bill). Mary is the mother of Christopher A. Colwell, Ricky, and Christian RM (Colwell) Jones (Ricky), Chancey R. Colwell, and Star B. Colwell. She is the grandmother of, Breanna, Andrew, Beronica, Eathen, Alecia, Isiaha, Isabella, Jason, and...

Rick Allen Craig, 50, passed away June 27th, 2021 at his home in Canon City Colorado. Rick was born in Florence Colorado on September 5, 1970 to Duane Craig and Martha Perry. Rick grew up in Canon City and graduated Canon City High School in 1989. Rick married the love of his life Theresa Martinez in June of 1993. Rick and Theresa together welcomed 2 kids Caitlin Craig in May of 1996 and Brandon Craig in November of 2003. Rick was always encouraging to his kids and had his own unique way of...

Betty Marie Yergert Fleming was born to George and Susy Yergert on February 17, 1933 in LaJunta Co and went to be with the Lord June 21, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Fleming Jr and her siblings Paul Yergert, Herman Yergert, Martha Sturges, Bertha Sorenson, Elsie Fleming and step grandson Greg Fleming.  Betty left behind 4 step children Donna Haner (Bob Edwards), Raymond Fleming (Dianne),Kenny Fleming (Teresa) and Susan Baker. There are 4 grand kids...

Judith Ann Brown, 70, of Canon City passed away surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 21, 1950 to Samuel and Clara (Turner) Tafoya in Pueblo, Colorado. Judith married Ronald Brown, the love of her life in 1967, celebrating 47 years together, raising five wonderful children who will always cherish her memory.  Judith liked to have fun and especially enjoyed going to Cripple Creek where she was a mean poker player.  She also loved going fishing, listening to the radio...

Deborah Ann Rudd, Born May 13, 1955, Passed away June 11, 2021, City of Residence Canon City Colorado.  Beloved, Daughter, Sister, Mother and Friend to everyone. She is survived by sons: Shane, Chris and Steven, sisters: Cindy and Betty, brother: Ed. grandson: Austin, nieces: Adreanna, Desarae, Misti, nephews: Nick, Cliff and Chris, many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Great Nieces and Nephews. She is missed dearly and will Forever be in our Hearts!  May she rest in Peace.  Graveside...