Eads

Charlotte M. Phillips

September 19, 1940 - April 21, 2018

Funeral services for Charlotte Phillips will be held Friday, April 27, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at the Praise Community Church in Eads.  Visitation will be held Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Praise Community Church.

Mrs. Phillips passed away unexpectedly at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Praise Community Church or the Eads Senior Citizens Center.

"May the God of HOPE fill you with all JOY and PEACE as you trust in Him." Romans 15:13 

I may have written that verse recently, but it is one of my favorites because of four words....hope, joy, peace, and Him. 

Sunday marks the start of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Colorado. Spring storms, with the potential for tornadoes, flash flooding, hail and other dangers, are just around the corner, and everyone should be prepared for sudden weather risks.

15 Years Ago

April 18, 2003

• Bonnie Lessenden was named the 2003 Southeast Colorado Cattle Woman of the Year during the annual meeting in Rocky Ford.
• High winds blanketed the area with a blanket of dirt. A light rain shower and hail also reported in the county.
• Denver television sports personality Marcia Neville was in Eads to present trophies to the Eads High School girls and boys basketball teams.

25 Years Ago

April 21, 1993

Herbert F. Koester

April 18, 1921 - April 9, 2018 

Herbert F. Koester passed away April 9, 2018, at age 96. 

He was the beloved husband of 70 wonderful years to Marie G. (nee Remes); loving father of Janet (Danny) Richards, David (Pam) Koester, and Gary (Lisa) Koester; grandfather of Neil, Braden, Denise, Dan, Valerie, Nicole, and Darren; dear great-grandfather of 21; great-great-grandfather of six; brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, and friend. 

Saturday, April 21

HS T at Holly 9:00 Leave Time 6:45 a.m. 

Prom * 8:00 p.m. Grand March 

Monday, April 23

3:00 p.m. BSB (H) Springfield Make-up Game 

HS Track at Swink 9:00 Leave Time 6:45 a.m. 

Lunch:  BBQ Rib Sandwich w/ Pasta Salad 

Tuesday, April 24

Lunch:  Chili Fiesta 

BIRTHDAYS

April 23

• Levi Kraft
• Kim Harkness
• Paul Cornelius
• Tyler Thrall

April 24

• Megan Bachman
• Megan Friar
• John Davis
• Tammy Ellicott
• Deborah Davis

April 25

• Bryson Watne
• Todd Dunlap
• Scott Gyurman
• Kelli Jensen
• Sarah Fecko

April 26

One of our most popular features for over 17 years - a full-page color photo on the front of the Kiowa County Press showing various impressions of life in Kiowa County and across Colorado.

Copies of the print version of the Kiowa County Press can be purchased each week at Kiowa Healthmart, COOP C-Store in Eads, Haswell Propane, and Thunderbird Petroleum, our at our business office at 1208 Maine Street, Eads.

Three days of red flag warnings for fire danger are being replaced with cooler temperatures and the potential for rain and snow for large portions of Colorado Friday.