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Obituary Luanne Mildred Cooley Winkelman, age 81, of Limon, Colorado died in a pedestrian accident Sunday, December 19, 2021. She was born April 22, 1940 in Limon, Colorado, the daughter of Ronald Delos Cooley and Irene Elva Skinner. Her brother, James Ronald Cooley was born three years later. They grew up in Limon, Lincoln County, Colorado, both graduating from Limon High School. She was a part of the Limon Show Choir and played the oboe and twirled in the high school band. She also grew up helping with the newspaper, The Limon Leader, which her dad and uncle (Orville Dale Cooley) ran for many years. On August 23, 1958 she was married to Larry Gene Winkelman. They had three children: Cody Wayne (b. 1960), Joel Ronald (b. 1965), and Larissa Lu (b. 1972). Luanne loved helping on their farm south of Limon and referred to herself as the "gopher" when she cooked meals to take out to workers in the wheat field. She also delighted in gardening, canning, and cooking. Mom loved being part of the community, singing in the Vesper's Choir, helping at the Limon museum, helping at the Methodist Church and she was a member of the Red Hat Society*. She especially enjoyed being a grandma; her grandkids, children of Jim and Larissa Hubbard, are Makinna, age 22; Hauk, age 20; Tuck, age 15; Tate, age 13; and Taylynn, age 8. She was always following them around for their sports, which included watching football, volleyball, track, and baseball. She loved going to their music and band concerts, also. She is survived by her two sons, Cody Winkelman of Limon, Colorado and Joel Winkelman of Limon Colorado. Her daughter, Larissa Hubbard (Jim) and grandchildren, Makinna, Hauk, Tuck, Tate, and Taylynn of Limon, Colorado. Her brother, Jim Cooley of Oxford, Nebraska and his two sons, Chris Cooley (Jess) of Waverly. Nebraska and their four children. Robert (Elizabeth) of Kearney, Nebraska and their four children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald and Irene, and her sister-in-law, Maria Helen Morrison Cooley, wife of James Ronald. Services in care of Love Funeral Home Limon, Colorado. Interment at Pershing Memorial Cemetery, Limon, Colorado on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.
*The Red Hat Society (RHS) is an international social organization that was founded in 1998 in the United States for women age 50 and beyond, but now open to women of all ages. In the fall of 1997, Sue Ellen Cooper, an artist from Fullerton, California, bought a red hat and gave it to a friend as a birthday gift. She was inspired by the Jenny Joseph poem, "Warning", that was popularized by a Reader's Digest article written by Liz Carpenter in which a poem begins: "When I am an old woman, I shall wear purple, with a red hat which doesn't go and doesn't suit me...". Cooper repeated the gift to several other friends who eventually bought purple outfits and held a tea party on April 25, 1998, at which the Red Hat Society began. Cooper facilitated the growth of the organization and now serves as "Exalted Queen Mother" of the organization. She has written two books about the society: The Red Hat Society: Friendship and Fun After Fifty (2004) and The Red Hat Society's Laugh Lines: Stories of Inspiration and Hattitude (2005). With Chapters online and offline across the globe, membership in the Red Hat Society offers powerful interpersonal connections and emotional support systems for women from all walks of life.

(Research):Fatal accident occurs at Limon's Parade of Lights
By Will Bublitz
What was meant to be a joyous holiday event was turned into tragedy as a fatal vehicle-pedestrian accident took place in Limon as its annual Parade of Lights was about to begin last Saturday evening, Dec. 18. The accident took place at the downtown area's main intersection of Main Street and E Avenue about 6 p.m. According to an accident investigation by the Colorado State Patrol, a 2018 Ford Focus was headed eastbound on Main Street as it approached the intersection which has a stoplight. "The Ford slowed down for a red light as it approached E Avenue", Trooper Josh Lewis said. The two pedestrians were walking south across Main Street as the light changed to green. Before they had finished crossing the street they were both struck by the car. The pedestrians were Luanne Winkelman, 81, and her 56-year-old son, Joel both of Limon. Immediately following the accident, they were rushed by ambulance to Lincoln Community Hospital in Hugo. "Due to the seriousness of her injuries, the 81-year-old female was later flown by AirLife helicopter to Swedish Hospital in Denver," Trooper Lewis said. "In the early morning hours of December 19 she was declared deceased." Joel Winkelman suffered "moderate injuries" in the accident. He was later released from the hospital in Hugo. The driver of the Ford Focus was 40-year-old Michael Jantz of Limon. He was not injured in the accident. The Colorado State Patrol is in charge of this case. "This is still an open case and the investigation is continuing." Trooper Lewis said. "Alcohol is considered a possible factor. Charges may be pending". Saturday's accident occurred just as the annual Parade of Lights was about to begin. Floats and other vehicles were lined up on E Avenue in preparation to crossing Main Street into Limon's small downtown area where hundreds of spectators were gathered to watch the parade. The Limon Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Parade of Lights which celebrates the Christmas season. Following this tragic incident, the organizers of the parade immediately canceled the event for this year.
- Limon Leader, Dec 23, 2021, vol 110, issue 50

Driver arrested in fatal pedestrian-vehicle accident
By Will Bublitz

Ed: condensed from original story Michael C. Jantz, 40, of Limon was arrested last Thursday, Dec 23, for driving the vechile that struck down two pedestrians on the town's Main Street on Dec 18. As of Monday, Dec 27, Janz was still in custody at the Lincoln County Jail in Hugo. The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) handled the investigation and brought the arrest charges. The four arrest charges are: (1) Vehicular homicide, DUI (Class 3 felony); (2) Careless driving resulting in death (Class 1 traffic offense); (3) Careless driving resulting in injury (Class 2 traffic offense); and (4) Leaving the scene/accident involving death (Class 3 felony).
- Limon Leader, Dec 30, 2021, vol 110, issue 51

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