All Obituaries

Douglass Reed Johnson passed away on January 29, 2023 at the age of 65. A Colorado native, he was born July 27, 1957 to Charlotte Ruth (Hockett) 7 Harold Eugene Johnson. He leaves behind his brother, Harold and sister, Jody; three children, Janea, Antanea and Drusean; four grandchildren, Javon, Suvali, Cyniah and Marley; one ex-wife, "Francis", that he never really got over, and hundreds of fish at Quail Lake due to his refusal to fish during the summer because, as he said...

Patricia “Patty” Winters passed away January 29, 2023 in Colorado Springs. She went into eternity surrounded by love, light, and peace with her family at her side. She was born November 28, 1955 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Eleanor May (Nugent) and Thomas John Winters. Patty was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and friend.  Her passions included horses, her tea cup Yorkie, the ocean, crafting, fishing, and her family. She is...

On January 20th, 2023, Jerry Oren Boe, loving father of seven and husband to Patricia Boe, passed away at the age of 84. He was a Colorado Springs native, born on January 10th, 1939 to Cleone Elen (Grain) and Elmer John Boe. Jerry was a man of many successful businesses, his last being Tubby’s Turnaround in Manitou Springs, CO. He loved NASCAR, football, golf and going to the cabin he owned outside of Creede, CO. The outdoors always brought him joy. He was a driven and witty man...

SFC Ernest E. Danger, Jr. was born March 29, 1943, to Hazel L (White) and Ernest Danger, Sr. in Kewanee Illinois. He crossed over peacefully at home surrounded by love and family on January 18, 2023. He graduated high school in Wyoming, Il in 1961. Afterward, he joined the Army and proudly served his country. Over the years he worked other jobs and eventually went back to Reserve and Active Duty. His time in the military took him overseas many times. He took his commitment to his country...

​​Patricia Grace Smith Forrest November 25, 1925-January 15, 2023   Patricia Grace Smith Forrest, a devoted wife, beloved mother of 10 children and grandmother of 10 grandchildren, passed away at the age of 97 in Colorado Springs. Patsy was born in the Bronx, NY, to Harry and Ella Smith. Harry competed as a marathon runner in the 1912 US Olympics in Stockholm Sweden and went on to become a city treasurer. Ella immigrated from Greece as a child, went on to attend Cooper...

Herbert Charles Kenyon was born on February 15, 1931, in Spokane, WA, to Guy and Edna (Decker) Kenyon. He joined sisters Anita and Anola, and later the family grew with the birth of brothers Douglas and Rodney. When Herbert was age three, the family returned to the family farm north of Johnstown, NE.  As the eldest son, Herbert learned farming from his father, continuing to work on the family farm while his father sought work at other farms to help support the family. He graduated from...

Michael "Mike" Lee Bratton was born on June 3, 1958 in Murphysboro, Illinois to Joan Frances Bratton (Miller) and Larry LeRoy Bratton. Mike passed away on January 5, 2023 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Growing up, Mike enjoyed the outdoors, Boy Scouts, basketball and music, to name a few. Later in life, Mike found a love for BBQ.  More than 15 years ago, Mike, with his son Jonathan "Jon", formed Wild Hogs BBQ and started competing in BBQ contests. ...

On Saturday, December 31, 2022, Brendan Michael Bono, loving husband and father passed away at the age of 38. Brendan was born on December 30, 1984 in St. Louis, MO. Brendan spent a majority of his childhood and life living in Denver, CO. At the time of his death he was a resident of Colorado Springs, CO. Brendan graduated high school at Cherry Creek High School in 2003, later he attended Metropolitan State College of Denver receiving a Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology in 2011. He...

Will was born Friday June 13th, 1969. He peacefully passed away on Thursday December 29th, 2022. He was born in Great Lakes, Illinois to Kenneth Austin Bonnichsen and Barbara Rae Bonnichsen (Jones). Will was Survived by his Father Kenneth Bonnichsen of Peyton, CO, Mother Barbara Swaniger (Jones) of Waynesburg, PA, paternal Uncles: Tim Bonnichsen (Brenda) of Sturgis, SD, and Pete Bonnichsen (Barb) of Rapid City, SD, paternal Aunt, Tina Bonnichsen-Wilson of Aurora, CO, multiple cousins, half...

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Eric Franklin Baumgardner, 60, of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Eric passed away on December 22, 2022, after a long battle with health issues. Eric spent most of his life in Colorado Springs, living just up the street from his childhood home. Although his parents Charles and Lucy have long passed, his two sons still reside in Colorado, in addition to a daughter in North Carolina. Eric's last days were spent with the love of his life,...