Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.

Shirley Wissel

July 7, 1938 - April 2, 2020

Shirley Wissel, 81, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020, at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming, surrounded by her family. 

She was a resident of Rock Springs for the last 58 years and is a former resident of Eads, Colorado.

Mrs. Wissel was born July 7, 1938 in Eads, the daughter of George Franklin Bickel and Lucille Vivian Holcomb.

She attended schools in Eads and was a 1956 graduate of Eads High School.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 11, 2020.

Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie

From the 133-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.

Birthdays

April 13

• Zachary Ramsay
• Mona Walker
• Alicia James
• Adam Conrad
• Emily Koehn
• Chezne Woelk
• Mary Ann Richardson

April 14

• Remi Hyman
• Connie Shotton
• Jacob Dake
• Brenda Ramirez

April 15

• Bryce Batterton
• Tara Spady DeForest
• Dr.

Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

Zachary Shane Gifford

July 15, 1980 – April 9, 2020

We are sad to let you know that the Gifford family tragically lost a wonderful son, brother, nephew, and uncle April 9, but they want you to know that because of decisions and declarations Zach had been making, we are sure he is in the arms of his Heavenly Father right now.

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