Maltbie Funeral Services

09/03/2026

Friends and family, please join us in celebrating the life of a beloved member of our community, James Crane, on 9/4/2026 9:00 AM Mountain Daylight (Denver). We would love for you to participate in person or virtually as we remember, honor, and celebrate them.

Livestream: https://cutt.ly/JamesCrane
Obituary: https://cutt.ly/JamesCraneObituary

Thank you for loving James Crane as much as we do and taking time to honor their life with us.

View James "Jim" Edward Crane's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

09/02/2026

We had a little helper while we got some yard work done today!

08/28/2026

James “Jim” Edward Crane was born on February 17, 1950, in Springfield, Colorado, to Willie and Euna Pearl Crane. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Duncan, Oklahoma, on Monday, August 24, 2026, at the age of 76.

A Memorial Service will take place on Friday, September 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Springfield Cemetery Pavilion, Highway 160, Springfield, Colorado.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Jim’s honor to Chisholm Trail Hospice, c/o DRH Health Foundation, P.O. Box 2000, Duncan, OK 73534. Please make checks payable to DRH Health Foundation.

Maltbie Funeral Services LLC has been entrusted with service arrangements. To leave condolences for the family, please visit their website at www.maltbiefuneralservices.com.

08/27/2026

SHS Cheer will be running concessions for BOTH home game nights this week!
❤️ THURSDAY: JH & HS Volleyball vs. Granada
💙 FRIDAY: HS Volleyball + Football vs. Stratton
Come hungry! We’ll have Taco Plates with rice & beans AND Walking Tacos 🌮🤤 plus all of your regular concession favorites!
Come cheer on our Longhorns, grab some good food, and help support SHS Cheer! 📣❤️💙

08/26/2026

08/17/2026

We are here every step of the way to help you design a lasting memorial marker/headstone for you or a loved one. Learn more about our memorial marker options and services by stopping by our funeral home 265 W. 8th Ave., Springfield, CO or by calling our Sales Coordinator, Jolene Overhauser (719) 353-1362.

07/26/2026

UPDATE ON LOCATION OF SERVICE FOR GERALD GENTZLER: Due to the extreme heat expected, Gerald's service will be at Maltbie Funeral Services Chapel located at 265 W. 8th Avenue, Springfield, Colorado on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM, with an inurnment to follow at Springfield Cemetery

Gerald Dean Gentzler went to be with our Lord on July 2nd, 2026. He was born in Liberal KS on July 22, 1938, to Simon Peter and Jessie L. Gentzler.

He married Kathryn June Meyers in 1958 and shared 68 years together. He was nearly a lifelong resident of Springfield living for short periods in California and Alamosa. He was known for being a skilled craftsman in body shop repair and carpentry. He loved fishing and was a devoted man of faith with a big heart. He took care of his family, his church, served on the church board, and was generous with his time helping others in the community.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, two older brothers, Wilmont and Richard, and an older sister, Corinda.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy, younger brother, Lester, son Larry (Melinda), daughter Sharon (Lisa), granddaughter Kyra (John) Bredeck and five great-grandchildren Aiden, Tristan, Keeley, Nicodemus, and Sybilla.

Memorial Services are scheduled for July 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Maltbie Funeral Services Chapel located at 265 W. 8th Avenue, Springfield, CO. Inurnment will follow at Springfield Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Gerald's honor to Southeast Colorado Hospital District, 373 E. 10th Avenue, Springfield, CO 81073.

07/25/2026

If you were unable to attend the funeral services or livestream event for Max Grant, we have made the recording available https://cutt.ly/MaxGrantRecording.

You can view the obituary for Max Grant here: https://cutt.ly/MaxGrantObituary

View Max Harold Grant's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/24/2026

Friends and family, please join us in celebrating the life of a beloved member of our community, Max Grant, on 7/25/2026 10:00 AM Mountain Daylight (Denver). We would love for you to participate in person or virtually as we remember, honor, and celebrate them.

Livestream: https://cutt.ly/MaxGrant
Obituary: https://cutt.ly/MaxGrantObituary

Thank you for loving Max Grant as much as we do and taking time to honor their life with us.

View Max Harold Grant's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.