Orpha Jane Yergert, 89, of La Junta passed away July 9, 2023 at the Crowley County Nursing Center in Ordway, Colorado. She was born September 25, 1933 in Chanute, Kansas to Gerhard & Orpha (Farmer) Henkensiefken.
Jane is survived by her children, Laurie Guthals of Denver; Mitch (Debbie) Yergert of Arvada; Carol (Greg) Noll of La Junta; grandchildren, David (Katie) Yergert of Erie, CO; Jacob (K.J.) Yergert of Aurora, CO; Daniel (Grace) Yergert of Lafayette, CO; Sara Jane & Emily Noll of La Junta; and great-granddaughter, Skylar Reign Yergert. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Yergert; parents;
A Memorial Service will be held, Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Holy Cross/St. Andrew’s Church in La Junta, with Pastor Julie Britsch officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacockFH.com. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.