Obituaries

Kathleen Robbins

Kathleen Robbins

Dec 16, 2024

Kathleen "Kathy" Robbins, 79, of Littleton, Colorado passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024. Kathy was born in Bremerton, Washington to James and Dorothy Robbins in 1945.

 The oldest of four siblings, Kathy spent her childhood and teenage years living on the west side of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was a graduate of St. Mary's High School and attended the University...

Janet Bush

Janet Bush

Dec 16, 2024

Janet Bush, age 96, of Littleton, CO, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024.  She was born on December 14, 1928 in Kansas, the daughter of Mae (Skinner) and Elmer Kistler.  Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Littleton Cemetery. 

Matthew Schmitz

Matthew Schmitz

Dec 15, 2024

Matthew (Matt) Thomas Schmitz, 41, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15th, 2024, in Denver, Colorado.

Matt was born on September 15, 1983, in Salina, Kansas and grew up in Abilene, Kansas. He was the son of Leonard and Chadra (Wilson) Schmitz of Abilene. Matt was a graduate of Abilene High School and attended the University of Kansas where he graduated...

Lola L. Pettitt

Lola L. Pettitt

Dec 12, 2024

Lola L. Pettitt died peacefully on December 12, 2024 at the age of 76 as a result of Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on August 29, 1948, in La Junta, CO, to the parents of Clyde and Aline Stewart.

Lola met her husband Gary Pettitt at the church they both attended. They met just a few days before Valentine’s Day, had...

Timothy Sparks

Timothy Sparks

Dec 11, 2024

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Mountainview Christian Church, 40 E Highlands Ranch Pkwy, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126.

Timothy was born in Superior, Arizona on July 10, 1940, with his twin sister Tinnie Sue. Tim's father Quinn worked as a mechanic for the railroad in Arizona during which time he met and...

Geraldine Garcia

Geraldine Garcia

Dec 10, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Geraldine Garcia “Gerrie”, who left us on 12/10/24 at the age of 68. Surrounded by her loving family in her final moments, she was a woman of immense love, humor, wit, wisdom, and absolute connection with people. 

She cherished every moment spent with her...

Barbara Boesen

Barbara Boesen

Dec 10, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barbara Jean (Bawek) Boesen of Highlands Ranch, CO. Barbara was born in Manchester, IA on October 20, 1943, to Eugene and Alma (Reuter) Bawek. She entered into eternal rest on December 10, 2024, in Denver, CO.

 She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 44 years, Ronald; her parents; two brothers,...

Gretchen Wolfe

Gretchen Wolfe

Dec 9, 2024

Gretchen Carol Wolfe, a beloved sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away on December 9, 2024, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, at the age of 86. Born on April 13, 1938, in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, Gretchen grew up in a joyful and close-knit family. She was the oldest of three siblings, though she often humorously told everyone she was the...

Mari Beth (Jackson) Coen

Mari Beth (Jackson) Coen

Dec 5, 2024

Mari Beth Coen (f/k/a Mary Beth Jackson) died peacefully on December 5, 2024, at the age of 86, in Denver, Colorado. She was born on December 12, 1937, in Fargo, North Dakota, to parents Martha Jeanne Emmons and Harold Arthur Jackson, both lifetime Fargo residents.

Mari and her two sisters were raised in Fargo, and she graduated from Fargo Central High...

Aaron Eurton

Aaron Eurton

Dec 4, 2024

 Aaron Forbes Eurton, a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 at the age of 49 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is now in the hands of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 

Aaron was born on April 20th,1975 in Austin, Texas where he lived as a young child before moving to...

Brenda Chambless

Brenda Chambless

Dec 4, 2024

Brenda Chambless, age 74, of Castle Rock, CO passed away on December 4, 2024.  Services will be held in Georgia. 

Richard Drew Hofman

Richard Drew Hofman

Dec 2, 2024

Richard Drew Hofman, lovingly known as Drew, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, at the age of 79. Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Drew was a proud lifelong resident of the city he loved.

A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Drew served his country with honor and pride. He carried the discipline and commitment of a Marine...

Gail Louise Turner

Gail Louise Turner

Dec 1, 2024

Gail Louise Turner, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2024. She was born May 3, 1939, in Minneapolis, MN, to Clinton and Muriel (Johnson) Rosene. Gail was a graduate of Arlington Heights High School. She married Robert Turner in August 1961 in Arlington Heights, IL, where they met. A graduate of Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA...

Johan “Hans” van Baal

Johan “Hans” van Baal

Nov 30, 2024

Hans van Baal, age 87, passed away peacefully in the early hours of November 30th, 2024. He was born in Indonesia on the island of Sumatra on July 1, 1937 and from there, lived a long and fulfilled life. 

He had a rough start to life when he and his family were captured and taken to a Japanese concentration camp during...

Nicky K. Taylor

Nicky K. Taylor

Nov 29, 2024

Nicky K Taylor, age 77, of Littleton, CO, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024.  He was born on November 6,1947 in Colorado, the son of Rochelle (Korn) and Billy Bob Taylor. Cremation is planned at this time. 

Cheryll Katheryn Borkhuis

Cheryll Katheryn Borkhuis

Nov 26, 2024

Cheryll Katheryn Borkhuis, a long-time Boulder resident, passed away peacefully at her home in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Born on July 13, 1944, in Minneapolis, MN to Milo and Elizabeth “Betty” Leddy, Cheryll grew up in Minnetonka, MN, and graduated from Hopkins High School in 1962. She briefly attended Mankato State University before meeting the love...

Megan Bencivenga

Megan Bencivenga

Nov 26, 2024

Megan Bencivenga, age 31, of Littleton, CO, passed away on November 26, 2024.  Cremation is planned at this time. 

Dorothy Lane

Dorothy Lane

Nov 25, 2024

Dorothy Dozier Lane 1949 - 2024

We are saddened by the loss of a beautiful and exceptional mother, wife, sister, daughter, and friend, Dorothy “Dottie” Dozier Lane. She peacefully passed away on November 25th, 2024, at the age of 74 in Colorado after a ten-year battle with Alzheimer’s. She was the brightest light in every room and now is an angel...

Charles F. Walla

Charles F. Walla

Nov 20, 2024

Charles F. Walla, age 94, of Englewood, Colorado, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. He was born on October 21, 1930, in West, Texas, the son of Albina (Marak) and Joseph Walla. Following his childhood in West, Charles attended Texas A&M University, where he was a member of the Reserve Officers Training Corp and earned a bachelor’s degree in...

Lorene Strand

Lorene Strand

Nov 17, 2024

Lorene Strand, age 98, of Lone Tree, CO, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024.  She was born on December 25, 1925 in Idaho.  Lorene will be laid to rest in River View Cemetery in Portland, OR.