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Long-time Niwot resident Virginia Sue Guthals died May 16, 2023. She was born December 14, 1935, in Wiley, Colorado. Sue was a media tech at Niwot Elementary School for 25 years. Services were held May 23, 2023, in Longmont.... Full story
Michael Joseph Perme, born November 8, 1967 in Lakewood, Colorado, died April 19, 2023. He attended schools in Longmont and graduated from Niwot High School. A private family memorial celebration of life will be held later this summer.... Full story
A Celebration of Life for Dr. Lyle Bourne, Jr. & Dr. Rita Yaroush will be held on April 24, 2023 at 4 p.m. in North Boulder. RSVP: (303) 444-7364 for location. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Bourne family may be shared at the following links: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/boulder-co/lyle-bourne-11182445 https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/boulder-co/rita-yaroush-11045540 In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Bourne/Yaroush Family Scholarship by using this link: https://gi...
Norman "Norm" Frederick Steiner, 89, of Longmont, Colorado passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Casey's Pond Senior Living in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Norm was born December 19, 1933, in Sabetha, Kansas, to Joseph and Esther Daisy (Stoller) Steiner. He grew up working on the family farm near Sabetha with his brothers and sisters. He graduated from Sabetha High School in 1951. After graduating from high school, Norm joined the United States Army and served two years as an Air Defense... Full story
Gail M. (Sheffler) Lacey died March 15, 2023, after a short illness. Gail lived most of her life in the Boulder/Niwot/Longmont area. Services will be held on May 7, 2023, at 1:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2200 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. https://www.ctrcinc.org/becomeasupporter-2/... Full story
Norman "Norm" Frederick Steiner, 89, of Longmont, Colorado passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Casey's Pond Senior Living in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Norm was born December 19, 1933, in Sabetha, Kansas, to Joseph and Esther Daisy (Stoller) Steiner. He grew up working on the family farm near Sabetha with his brothers and sisters. He graduated from Sabetha High School in 1951. After graduating from high school, Norm joined the United States Army and served two years as an Air Defense... Full story
Ava Thompson, 16, daughter of Kris and Amy Thompson of Heatherwood died November 28, 2022. Ava was a sophomore at Boulder High School where she was a member of the mountain bike team and played lacrosse. She worked at the Gunbarrel King Soopers. A Celebration of Life will be held Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. at the Boulder Jewish Community Center.... Full story
Otto LaVerne Ahlgrim, II Dec. 5, 1939 – Jan. 15, 2023 Longmont resident Otto LaVerne Ahlgrim, II, died Sun. Jan. 15, 2023, at his home at age 83. Otto, or "Butch" as he was known to his side of the family, was born Dec. 5, 1939, in South Bend, Indiana, to Otto Ahlgrim and Signa Murdick Ahlgrim. When he was 12 years old, the family moved from South Bend to Colorado because of Otto's severe childhood asthma. Otto met the love of his life, Arlene "Tiny" Obrecht in 1957, whom he married in 1962 in L... Full story
Otto LaVerne Ahlgrim, II Dec. 5, 1939 – Jan. 15, 2023 Longmont resident Otto LaVerne Ahlgrim, II, died Sun. Jan. 15, 2023, at his home at age 83. Otto, or "Butch" as he was known to his side of the family, was born Dec. 5, 1939, in South Bend, Indiana, to Otto Ahlgrim and Signa Murdick Ahlgrim. When he was 12 years old, the family moved from South Bend to Colorado because of Otto's severe childhood asthma. Otto met the love of his life, Arlene "Tiny" Obrecht in 1957, whom he married in 1962 in L... Full story
Otto LaVerne Ahlgrim, II Dec. 5, 1939 – Jan. 15, 2023 Longmont resident, Otto LaVerne Ahlgrim, II, died Sun. Jan. 15, 2023, at his home at age 83. Otto, or Butch as he was known to his side of the family, was born Dec. 5, 1939, in South Bend, Indiana, to Otto Ahlgrim and Signa Murdick Ahlgrim. When he was 12, the family moved from South Bend to Colorado because of Otto’s severe childhood asthma. Otto met the love of his life, Arlene “Tiny” Obrecht in 1957, whom he married in 1962 in Longmon... Full story
Mary Jane Begalle Mary Jane Begalle (88) of Longmont died January 1, 2023. Mary Jane and her husband Don were residents of Niwot for many years while raising their children. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Longmont at 10 am on Friday, January 27, 2023, with a reception immediately following. Suzan Waits Suzan Waits of Longmont died December 31, 2022, in Longmont. Suzan and her husband Roland were residents of Oriole Estates, west of Niwot for many years while raising their children. They moved...
John R. “Jack” Olsen, former Niwot resident and attorney, died Nov. 25, 2022, at age 76. Olsen, who played basketball in college, served as an assistant basketball coach at several area high schools, including Niwot High School, where he was on the girls basketball coaching staff for several years....
Peter Guthrie Bonn-Elchoness Sept. 29, 2005 - Nov. 12, 2022 Peter Guthrie Bonn-Elchoness, born September 29, 2005 in Boulder, CO, died in his sleep early on November 12, 2022 at his home in Niwot, CO. Predeceased by his grandfather, Marc Elchoness, he is survived by his parents, Eve Bonn and Dave Elchoness, his beloved brothers, Henry and Charlie Bonn-Elchoness, his grandparents Andrea Elchoness, Bernie and Bonnie Bonn, his uncles Michael (Lauren) and Richard Elchoness, his aunts Emily Bonn (Pau...
Eugene (Gene) Mason Parker of Gunbarrel died October 29, 2022, at age 92. Gene was often seen at Rock & Rails concerts during the summer, as well as throughout events in Boulder, Niwot and Gunbarrel. The Heatherwood community park was renamed Parker Park in 2021 in honor of Gene and his wife Denise. A Celebration of Gene’s life will be held December 10 at 1:00 pm at the VFW Post 807, 4760 28th St, Boulder. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to TRU Hospice....
Ellen “Kay” Rollman July 10, 1946 – Sept. 9, 2022 Ellen "Kay" Rollman passed away in her home on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2022, in Thornton, Colorado. She will always be remembered as a loving mom, grandmother, and friend to all that knew and loved her. She was born on July 10, 1946 in Eugene, Oregon to Pearl and Larry Shorey. Kay, her preferred name, grew up in Springfield, Oregon with her five siblings. She went to college at Louisiana Tech earning a teaching degree. She met her husband, Steve, on a bus on the way to Louisiana. They married in Glost...
Robert Glen Herchenroeder of Longmont died May 23, 2022, at age 81. Bob was Assistant Principal at Longmont Junior High School, now Sunset Middle School, in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Memorial contributions can be made to the Longmont High School Education Foundation, 1040 Sunset St, Longmont, CO 80501 or to the Alzheimer’s Association....
Longtime Niwot resident Stewart E. Poet died ThurApril 7, 2022, at age 90. A celebration of Stewart’s life will be held at Poet Farm later in the summer. Memorial gifts may be sent to Huddy’s Buddies fundraiser for CMV awareness through the National CMV Foundation. https://www.givesignup.org/hudson-wiorek. Longtime Niwot and Gunbarrel resident Ann Whitehill died suddenly April 10, 2022, at her home in Niwot. Ann was the Advertising Director for the Left Hand Valley Courier at the time of her death. She began her career with the Courier in 201... Full story
Robert “Bob” Spencer, formerly of the Niwot Area, died Tuesday, March 1st at age 68 after a long illness. Bob was a Niwot Youth Sports (NYS) baseball coach for his son, Kyle, and when he learned that NYS needed a storage building at the Biff Warren Complex on Nimbus Road, Bob donated the materials and labor to build it, which is named in his honor A memorial service will be held March 26th.... Full story
Jenna Kate Olschlager Williams (37) passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 11, 2021, in Aurora, CO, from complications of multiple autoimmune diseases. Jenna was born on March 7, 1984, in Harvey, ND, to Terry and Sandra (Wittenberg) Olschlager. She grew up on a farm near Fessenden, ND, and graduated from Fessenden-Bowdon High School in 2002. She earned a degree in Music Education from North Dakota State University and a Master of Music Education degree from Colorado State... Full story
Thomas Cross "Tom" Theobald was born December 18, 1942, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Austin "Tex" Theobald and Betty Cross Theobald. Tom's early years were divided between living at a lake in southern Wisconsin with his mother, and in Colorado with his father. These early years fostered an appreciation of nature and the outdoors that stayed with him his whole life. Tom graduated from high school in Wisconsin and went on to earn a degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, putting himself t... Full story
Margaret “Lin” Folsom Former Niwot resident, Margaret “Lin” Folsom, age 86, died Nov. 8, 2021, A Celebration of Life will be held on Feb. 19, 2022, at the Seafarers Memorial Park Bldg., in Anacortes, Wash. from 2 pm - 5 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to N.A.M.I., National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. To share memories of Lin, please sign the online guestbook at www.evanschapel.com. Lois Ann Veneziano Lois Ann Veneziano, age 85, of Gunbarrel died Nov. 23, 2021 in Boulder. Services will be held Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 at 11 am a... Full story
Marcie Hawley of Niwot died Saturday, November 27, 2021. She was 96. She was born March 27, 1925, in Scott City, Kan., to Orland and Bernice Easley. The family lived in Hutchinson, Kan., until 1944 when her father purchased the University Hill Grocery on "the Hill" in Boulder. Marcie attended CU and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1946. She married Robert W Hawley on June 9, 1946, in Boulder. After raising three children, and a few relocations, she started her career at the age of 50 in... Full story
William Nicholas Thurmes, 63, of Boulder, Colorado, died October 15, 2021. Bill was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 17, 1958 to John and Theresa Thurmes. He grew up in North Saint Paul and graduated from Hill-Murray School. He graduated from the University of St. Thomas in 1980 with a bachelor's degree in chemistry and went on to earn a PhD in chemistry from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1986. While attending the University of Colorado, Bill met his future wife, Glenna, whom... Full story
Author Anita Solick Oswald, who has been featured at Inkberry Books in Niwot, passed away on July 15, 2021, at age 72 from cancer. Memorial plans are in process and will be shared on her facebook page at Anita Solick Oswald. Donations in her honor should be directed to the OFF THE STREET CLUB in Chicago. Matthew Robert Beam, former NHS student and athlete, died unexpectedly at age 36 on July 18, 2021, in Denver. Services were held July 26, 2021. See https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/longmont-co/matthew-beam-10274705 to leave... Full story
Barbara Angevine, longtime Niwot resident, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2021. She will be missed by her husband of 64 years, three children and two grandchildren. Peter Sprenkle of Boulder passed away June 11, 2021, of myelofibrosis at age 84. Pete began his storied softball career coaching for Gunbarrel Lefthand Valley Recreation Association (GLVRA), now known as Niwot Youth Sports and later founded the Boulder Valley Girls Softball Association. A celebration of Pete’s life will be held at Pine Street Church, 1237 Pine Street, Boulder o... Full story
May 23, 1938 - May 20, 2021 James Grey Postle of Niwot, Colorado passed away on May 20, 2021 peacefully at home after a lengthy illness. His crystal-clear blue eyes, positive outlook, infectious smile, and dry sense of humor will be missed by all who loved him. "Jimmy" was born on May 23, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio to William and Evelyn Postle. He grew up in Southern California and graduated from Dorsey High School. His beloved mother died at the young age of 44, leaving Jim heartbroken, but... Full story
She was born to the late Robert E Ringdahl of LaCrosse, Wis. and the late Janice Ringdahl of Sarasota, Fla. on September 10, 1955 in LaCrosse, Wis. Cherie graduated from Central High School in 1973 before attending the University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse for a short time thereafter. She was married to Jeff Fassbinder in 1977 and relocated to Boulder, Colo. shortly after they married. Cherie is survived by her husband, Jeff, children Katie (Ben) of Frederick and Brian (Crystal) of Westminster,... Full story
Former Niwot High School student, Cruz Gutierrez, died Sat. April 10, 2021 at age 19 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Cruz attended Niwot High School during his freshman and sophomore years, from 2015-2017. Services have been held. Visit Cruz Gutierrez Obituary - Longmont, CO (dignitymemorial.com) to leave condolences.... Full story
Linda Lea “Yogo” Roberts of Niwot died Wed., March 31, 2021 at age 74. View Linda Roberts Obituary (2021) | Boulder, Colorado (echovita.com) to leave condolences.... Full story
Jackson C. Taylor, former Gunbarrel resident, died Mon., April 5, 2021 at age 90. Jack was president of the Gunbarrel Left Hand Valley Recreation Association (GLVRA), now known as Niwot Youth Sports, in the 1970s. No services are currently planned. Visit Jackson Taylor Obituary - Longmont, CO (dignitymemorial.com) to leave condolences.... Full story
Gary Arthur Garrison, age 74, of Ward, formerly of Gunbarrel, died Friday, February 29, 2021 after battling viral meningitis. Services will be held during the summer of 2021. In lieu of sending flowers please send donations to one of these organizations Gary supported: CalWood Fire Restoration: Cal-Wood Education Center, https://www. calwood.org/, Colorado Gives, https://bit.ly/ 3ebw2H1, Boulder County Open Space Foundation, https://preserve bouldercounty.org/, designate CalWood Fire Recovery fund Social Justice Organizations Gary Supported:... Full story
Eli Earl Buzas, 70, of Arvada, Colorado, lost his battle with COVID-19 on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He is remembered by his mother Saveta Buzas, loving wife Christine Brott Buzas, sister Elizabeth "Betty" Buzas, brother George Buzas married to Kim Buzas, daughter Melinda Holt married to Don Holt residing in Arvada, son Matthew Buzas married to Sandra Buzas residing in Evergreen, and Joseph Lonn married to Anthony Lonn residing in Sydney, Australia, and grandchildren Thomas and Natalie... Full story
Eli Earl Buzas, 70, of Arvada, Colorado, lost his battle with COVID-19 on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He is remembered by his mother Saveta Buzas, loving wife Christine Brott Buzas, sister Elizabeth "Betty" Buzas, brother George Buzas married to Kim Buzas, daughter Melinda Holt married to Don Holt residing in Arvada, son Matthew Buzas married to Sandra Buzas residing in Evergreen, and Joseph Lonn married to Anthony Lonn residing in Sydney, Australia, and grandchildren Thomas and Natalie... Full story
Alice Jean Munford, age 94 of Boulder died Monday January 25, 2021, of COVID19. During the 1990s, Alice was a volunteer for the Niwot Senior Advisory Council and reported the NSAC’s news for the Left Hand Valley Courier. A memorial may be conducted once public gatherings are able to be held again. No services are planned at this time.... Full story
Emily Ann De Cillis (Nedobity) was born August 8, 1926 in Cranford, New Jersey to Emilie and Joseph Nedobity. After spending 76 years in Cranford she moved to Niwot, CO in 2002 to be close to her granddaughters. Emily is survived by her daughter Joyce Vaiser, son George Vaiser, daughter-in-law Adrianne Vaiser, and granddaughters Erica and Julia Vaiser. Emily’s parents immigrated to the US from Czechoslovakia in the early 1900’s. In Emily’s early years she spoke Czech exclusively. When she started school, she had to learn English along with... Full story
Allan J. Gjovig, 82, of Niwot, Colo., passed away in his sleep on Friday May 1, 2020, at the Peaks Care Center in Longmont. Al was born May 24, 1937 in Canby, Minn., to the late Herman and Esther (Olson) Gjovig. He attended Canby schools and was class valedictorian in 1955. His high school activities included lettering in varsity track for 3 years, and membership in the drama club, yearbook staff, and Future Teachers of America. He served in the Navy and was honorably discharged in June of... Full story
Former Niwot resident Marvin Lawrence Pierskalla, age 84, died March 23, 2020 at his home in Northglenn from cardiac-related issues. A Celebration of Marv’s Life will be scheduled at a later time. Former Niwot resident Anna Millenile Conilogue, age 85 died Tues., May 12, 2020. Former Niwot and Boulder resident Ardelle Clara Cunningham Bowron, age 82 died Thurs. May 14, 2020. A future celebration will be held in remembrance of her. Contributions can be made to “Smile Train.” .... Full story
Cheryl "Cherie" Lynn (Ringdahl) Fassbinder, 64, of Longmont, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 in Florida. She was born to the late Robert E. Ringdahl of LaCrosse, Wis. and the late Janice Ringdahl of Sarasota, Fla. on September 10, 1955 in LaCrosse, Wis. Cherie graduated from Central High School in 1973 before attending the University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse for a short time thereafter. She was married to Jeff Fassbinder in 1977 and relocated to Boulder, Colo. shortly after they married.... Full story
Gunbarrel resident Margaret “Margo” Tucker died April 20, 2020, at age 96. No service is planned at this time.... Full story
Gunbarrel resident Marian Alice Walker died Feb. 26, 2020, at age 92. A memorial service will be held Sat. March 14 at 2 p.m. at the Niwot United Methodist Church, 7405 Lookout Rd., Longmont (Gunbarrel), with a reception to follow.... Full story
Retired Niwot High School teacher Jerry Dean Brooks died Feb. 14, 2020, in Las Animas Colo., at age 81. A graveside service will be held Friday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. at the Las Animas-Bent County Cemetery followed by a celebration of Jerry’s life at the John Rawlings Museum Grand Hall. There will also be a celebration of life reception on Sunday, March 1 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Howe Mortuary at 439 Coffman St. in Longmont. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Arkansas Valley Hospice in care of Horber Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box... Full story
Retired Niwot Elementary School front office clerk, Judy Lee Gould, died January 18, 2019 at age 74. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 25 at Howe Mortuary, 439 Coffman St. in Longmont, with a reception immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Judy Gould Memorial Fund in care of Howe Mortuary to benefit the TLC Learning Center in Longmont.... Full story
Janet M. “Jan” Tornow, retired beloved Niwot Elementary School Clerk, died Tuesday Oct. 15, 2019 at age 81. Services have been held. Memorial contributions can be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or Bethlehem Lutheran Church directed to Aspen Center for Childhood Development, 1000 15th Ave. Longmont, CO 80501. Former Niwot resident Beverly Ann Newton died Thursday Oct. 17, 2019 at age 88. Services were in Loveland with inurnment at Foothills Gardens of Memory.... Full story
Norman Vojta passed away May 15, 2019 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Boulder. He was 88 years old. Norm was born August 29, 1930 in Mound City, SD to Arthur and Mae (Anderson) Vojta. He enlisted in the US Army where he served in France during the Korean War. On April 29, 1951 he married Alvena Rossow in North Dakota. Together they moved to Boulder in 1962 from South Dakota. Norm started his own plumbing business “Norms Plumbing” in 1968, he retired in 1985 when he sold his business to his son...
Longtime local resident Franklin David Frankfort, 54, died on Feb. 26, 2019 after a battle with congestive heart failure. He is survived by his mother Toby of Del Rey, Fla., and brother Jeff of Boca Raton, Fla., and two nephews. He also leaves behind many, many close friends and associates in the Niwot and Gunbarrel areas, where he was a resident for more than 25 years. Dave was born and raised in Chicago, then lived with his parents and brother in the Phoenix, Ariz. area during the 1980s....
Stacey Marie (Prieskorn) Jones, age 62, died May 5, 2019, at her home in Longmont. She was a 1975 graduate of Niwot High School, where she participated in band and the Cougarettes Pom Pom squad. Services have been held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Daniel Michael Jones Memorial Foundation or at alivingtribute.org to plant a tree in memory of Stacey. Share condolences at http://www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com. Niwot resident, Mryl Lynn Davies, age 66, died May 3, 2019, at Longmont United Hospital. Services were held May 15th. Memorial...
Shannon Mae Rutherford (Bennett) passed away on Dec. 2, 2018. She will be sorely missed by everyone who had the honor to know her. Her journey of life began in McCook, NE, on Sept. 25, 1981, born to father Kelly Bennett and mother Mellody Kehr. Shortly after birth, the family relocated to Colorado. In April of 1988, Vista, CA, became her home until the age of 16 when she moved back to Colorado in 1997. She continued her studies in high school and worked as a waitress for Rev. Taylor's and... Full story
Paul Kent Dorn of Niwot, Colorado passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018. He was born on October 11, 1962 in Taipei, Taiwan. He had a love of gemology and genealogy. Paul was generous, gregarious, and also lived life with a flair. During his last stay at the hospital, a nurse looked up at a visitor waiting for Paul. Any other person visiting a patient may have been met with the question, "Are you a family member?" but Paul's nurse looked at the stranger and asked, "Are you Paul's jeweler?" The...
May 3, 1933 - Nov. 2, 2018 Donald Richard “Dick” Hicks was born on May 3, 1933 to the union of Chester Carl and Anna Louise (Hubbard) Hicks of Olathe, Colorado. He graduated from Western State College in 1955 with a BS degree in Accounting and a minor degree in drafting. Dick married Ann Josephine Warfel on June 14, 1953, in Olathe, Colorado. Dick and his dad operated a logging operation and sawmill for several years. In the early 1960’s, he moved his family to Longmont to work on the new water... Full story
William Sykes Yoh, age 100, joined his beloved Becky in heaven on Friday, May 11, 2018. He, and his twin brother Bob, were born in Eureka, Pennsylvania on Dec. 19, 1917 to Reverend Paul and Helen (Sykes) Yoh. He attended Ursinus College, his father’s alma mater, and during World War II, he served stateside in the US Army Air Corp. Bill married Rebecca Yard on May 8, 1944, in Milton, Pennsylvania, and resided in the Philadelphia area until 1983 when he and Becky made the old school house in N... Full story
