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Feb
26
Visitation
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Wells of Faith Church
295 S 1st St. W, Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
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26
Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
Wells of Faith Church
295 S 1st St. W, Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
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Imogene Sparks Obituary
Imogene Ann Sparks
A celebration of life for current longtime Canon City resident, formerly of Cheyenne Wells, Imogene Sparks will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the Wells of Faith Church, formerly known as the Methodist Church in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Cheyenne Wells.
Visitation for Imogene will be held prior to the service from 9:30AM until 11:00AM on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the Wells of Faith Church.
Imogene was born on November 28, 1931 at Firstview, Colorado to Ralph and Lola (Hart) Stansbury and passed away on February 19, 2026 at her home in Canon City with her family by her side at the age of 94.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Marvin Sparks, sister Eileen Stanbury, brother Leland Stansbury and aunt Nellie Barmby.
Imogene is survived by her children Dixie Lea (Rex) Miller of Lamar, CO and Pamela Ann (George) Unruh of Cheyenne Wells, CO, grandchildren Ty (Vicki) Miller of Brighton, CO, Kyle (Melissa) Miller of Lamar, CO, Leah (Matt) Sinclair of Walden, CO, Nichole (Brian) Floro of Nixa, MO and Casey (Stephanie) Unruh of Nevada, IA as well as numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and a host of friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Eastern Colorado Bank in Cheyenne Wells directly at 10 S. 1st St E, Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Feb
26
Visitation
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Wells of Faith Church
295 S 1st St. W, Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
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Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
Wells of Faith Church
295 S 1st St. W, Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Peacock Funeral Home - LamarOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.