Obituaries

It is with extremely deep sorrow that we announce the death of Donald “Don” Stephen Shurgot of Centennial, Colorado, who passed away on March 10, 2023, at the age of 79, surrounded by some of his loved ones. Don had such a big heart and was amazingly creative, he will be missed and remembered by the many lives he touched. Don was born on September 7, 1943, to Stephen and Nellie “Stella” Shurgot, in Rochester, New York. After graduating from Charlotte High School in...

This tribute is being written in the comfort of Lois’s art room, surrounded by photos and drawers full of sketches. The walls throughout the house are adorned with her watercolors: old barns, family homesteads, brilliantly colored bouquets of flowers, and tranquil lakes. Her paintings bring beauty to this hillside home outside of Sedalia, Colorado. Lois lived with dementia for many years. Compression fractures in her spine made daily activities painful. After surgery for a fractured...

Rebecca “Becky” Lynn Kaiser, age 42, of Aurora, Colorado, has been called to rest on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. She was born December 19,1980 in Aurora, Colorado to the late Jack Kaiser Sr and Anita Louise Kaiser Garrett. In the words of Isabella “Izzie” Kaiser...Death does not mean gone! Your spirit will live on with all of us and will never be forgotten!! Love You Forever. Becky’s love and memories will be missed and cherished forever in the hearts of her...

Mildred Groom passed away at the age of 84 surrounded by her loved ones at home in Westminster, Colorado on March 5th, 2023 from heart failure. Mildred was born on July 6th 1938 to Hazel and Leslie Whitmer in Low Point, Illinois. She graduated from Montrose High School May of 1956 and went on to study accounting. Mildred was a business accountant at a telecommunications company for many years and after the company closed, she did various accounting jobs. Mildred met Keith Mizell in Rifle,...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mary Elizabeth Joyce who passed away on February 23, 2023. She was 71 years old. Mary was a devoted mother, proud grandmother and closely touched the lives of many who called her friend. Mary was born on October 28, 1951 to Thomas and Helen Joyce. She grew up in Watertown, MA with her four siblings and was graduate of Watertown High School. In 1986, Mary bravely decided to move across the country with her one-year-old daughter to begin...

Shirley Lee (Keller) Craft sewed the final stitch onto her beautiful quilt of life February 18th 2023 in her Broomfield Colorado home surrounded in love. Shirley was born on December 20th 1933 to Augusta Alice (Kreher) Keller and Archie Henry Keller on their Family farm in Macon, Illinois. Shirley was the baby of the Family as she joined her eldest brother Neil Keller and sister Jean (Markel) Keller.  She grew up in Macon, Illinois and went on to graduate from St. Johns School of...

  Jessica Rae Stowers-Kline March 25, 1994 - February 17, 2023   Our beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend passed away at her home on Friday, February 17, 2023 from chronic health issues.   Jessica was born on March 25, 1994 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and moved to Colorado soon after.   She is survived by her parents, Ken & Diana Kline, her siblings:  Jorden, Jayla, Jaxen, and Jayden all from Thornton, Colorado and Shannon...

The world became much poorer with the passing of Carolyn Vera Daigneau on February 16, 2023, at the age of 76 years young. The daughter of James Moyer and Thelma Stump (preceding her in death), sister to Sandra Ahrendt, loving wife of William A. Daigneau, devoted mother of Julie Lynn Allen, Emily Joann Daigneau and Elizabeth Leona Daigneau, and “Nana” to seven grandchildren, she was born and raised in Lakewood, Ohio, where she graduated from Lakewood High School. While attending...

Gary L. Madsen passed away February 12, 2023 at the age of 78. His parents, Mildred and Sophus Madsen, and his sister, Shirley, preceded him in death. His remains will be interred at Fort Logan National Cemetery

Dolores passed away on Feb.8, 2023. She was 94 years old. Dolores is survived by her 5 children, Glory (Ebner) Platt (Murray Platt) Julie Ebner, David Ebner (wife Donna), Debbie Ebner, and Sherry Ebner. 2 grandchildren and daughter-in-laws, Grant Platt (Sandy), and Trevor Platt (Megan).  In addition, she had 2 great grandchildren, Bailey and Brooks Platt (Grant and Sandy Platt).   Dolores was born and raised in Chicago, IL, married Donald E. Ebner in 1949 (deceased 2009)....