Obituaries

Samuel Anthony Nicholson

Samuel Anthony Nicholson

Jan 28, 2025

Sam died January 28, 2025. He suffered from substance use disorder.

He was born in Littleton, CO, on June 5, 1997, and is the oldest son of Dan and Paula Nicholson.

At Sam’s core he was kind, generous and sensitive. On a family trip to Italy, he noticed the people living in the margins and emptied his pockets to them.

True to his...

Peter Nail

Peter Nail

Jan 26, 2025

Peter Ray Nail Sr passed away on January 26 , 2025, in Castle Rock Co at the age of 75. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on November 08, 1949, the son of Peter and Lorraine “Nelda” Nail. Peter served his country in the marine corps during Vietnam he was a proud life member on the VFW 

Peter is survived by...

Norma Richards

Norma Richards

Jan 24, 2025

Norma Lou (Guernsey) Richards, aged 88, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, after a courageous 26-year battle with dementia. Born on August 29, 1936, in Fresno, California, she spent her early years surrounded by the beauty of the Central Valley. She later settled in Sunnyvale, California, where she lived for 33 years. In 1962, she married John Richards, with...

Gerald C. Anderson

Gerald C. Anderson

Jan 15, 2025

Gerald C. Anderson, age 83, of Littleton, CO, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.  He was born on June 4, 1941, in Rhode Island, the son of Dorothy (Greene) and Richard Anderson.  Cremation is planned at this time. 

Harriet Suzanne Pierce

Harriet Suzanne Pierce

Jan 14, 2025

Harriet Suzanne Pierce, age 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Lone Tree, Colorado, with her devoted husband of 68 years, Lynn, by her side. Her radiant presence and sweet smile will be deeply missed by all who knew her, especially her beloved family. 

Born on December 28, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, to Harry and Suzanne Walton, Harriet...

Duane Wehrer

Duane Wehrer

Jan 13, 2025

Duane M. Wehrer, age 86, of Englewood. CO, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025.  He was born on January 18, 1938, in NE, the son of Catherine (Connely) and Merlin Wehrer.  Cremation is planned at this time.  Inurnment will be held in Olinger Chapel Hill Cemetery. 

Kellie A. Miller

Kellie A. Miller

Jan 13, 2025

Kellie A. Miller, age 64, of Highlands Ranch, CO, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025.  She was born on December 14, 1960 in Iowa, the daughter of Anna Lee (Smiley) and Glenn Sherry.  Cremation is planned at this time. 

Sandra L. Hardesty

Sandra L. Hardesty

Jan 12, 2025

Sandra Hardesty, age 78, of Elizabeth, CO, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025.  She was born on April 4, 1946, in TN, the daughter of Marjorie (Horton) and David Phillips.  Cremation is planned at this time. 

Michelle Sweller

Michelle Sweller

Jan 6, 2025

Michelle Sweller, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on July 25, 1948, in Kansas, the daughter of Bonnie (Rafferty) and William Maloney, Michelle, the eldest of seven, grew up in a close-knit large family where she developed the values that would guide her...

Lorrie A. Barnett

Lorrie A. Barnett

Jan 5, 2025

Lorrie A. Barnett, age 79, of Littleton, CO, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025.  She was born on February 27, 1945 in Colorado, the daughter of Florence (Mullen) and Edward Zellner. 

Timothy Edgar Shea

Timothy Edgar Shea

Jan 4, 2025

Timothy Edgar Shea, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on January 4, 2025, at the age of 68. Born in Denver, Colorado, on November 9, 1956, to David J. Shea and Charlotte Shea, Tim was the cherished brother of David Joseph Shea Jr. and Sean Michael Shea and beloved cousin to Jill Murphy.

Tim grew up in Park Hill...

Bruce Marshall

Bruce Marshall

Dec 30, 2024

Bruce Lowell Marshall 1937 - 2024 Bruce Lowell Marshall was born April 4th , 1937, in Milwaukee, WI to Morey and Ethel Marshall and passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on December 30, 2024, at home.

Bruce was a longtime resident of Denver. Beloved husband of Janet Glass Marshall. Dear father of Elizabeth Marshall, David Marshall, Jed (Nell) Glass....

Dolores-June Busby-Johnson

Dolores-June Busby-Johnson

Dec 30, 2024

Dolores-June Busby-Johnson, age 93, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024 at Rose of Sharon Assisted Living in Centennial, Colorado. She was born June 30, 1931 in Santa Cruz, California to Claude and Marie (Knight) Busby. She graduated high school and attended business college in Boise, Idaho. She married Paul Johnson in Santa Cruz and they settled in Colorado where...

Laura Katherine Weber

Laura Katherine Weber

Dec 28, 2024

Laura (Lauri) Weber, age 71, of Denver, CO, passed away on December 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Lauri was the daughter of the late George Price and Jean McGarvey.

After graduating from George Washington High School in Denver, in 1970, Lauri married David Genova, Pueblo, CO in 1973 and soon attended CU School of Nursing and graduated in January...

Dorothy J. Durocher

Dorothy J. Durocher

Dec 27, 2024

Dorothy J. Durocher, age 87, of Evergreen, CO, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024.  She was born on February 6, 1937 in TX, the daughter of Minnie (Abeyta) and Jose Armijo.

Survivors include her children, Leo (Laura) Durocher, Jason Durocher, Kimberly (Randy) Roderick, Germaine (FJ) Milligan, Michael Durocher, Maurice Durocher, Danielle Durocher, Gregory (Amelia) Durocher; 46 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren...

Guy E. Smith

Guy E. Smith

Dec 26, 2024

The family of Guy E. Smith are saddened to announce his unexpected passing on December 26, 2024 at the age of 65. He died at home of a sudden heart attack. 

He was the great patriarch of our family, a father and leader of many. He leaves behind many who loved him dearly, including his wife Barbara Smith of 26 years;...

Joseph G. Tartler, Jr

Joseph G. Tartler, Jr

Dec 23, 2024

Joe was born on July 27th, 1953 in Wheeling, West Virginia and graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1971. After High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Colorado Springs where he graduated first in his class and met his beloved wife, Jayne. Jayne and Joe married in 1976. They moved to Ohio where Joe worked...

Sheral Stumbaugh

Sheral Stumbaugh

Dec 20, 2024

Sheral Stumbaugh, age 76, of Aurora, CO, passed away on December 22, 2024.  She was born on June 22, 1948 in Illinois.  Cremation is planned at this time. 

Dr. Marilyn J. Hanley

Dr. Marilyn J. Hanley

Dec 19, 2024

Dr. Marilyn J. Hanley, age 89, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024, in Castle Pines, Colorado surrounded by love. Marilyn was born on February 8, 1935, in Iowa, the beloved daughter of Ethel Johnson and Gail Smith.

Her father, a superintendent, and her mother, a music teacher, were not only exceptional educators but also inspiring...