Obituaries
Clarence "Smitty" Smith Jr.
Feb 10, 2015
Dr. Clarence Lavett Smith, Jr. (Smitty) passed away on February 10, 2015 in Fort Collins, Colorado at the age of 87 after a year-long illness. He is survived by his wife of 60+ years Marjorie A. (Maple) Smith of Fort Collins, son Robert Lavett Smith of San Francisco, daughter Laura S. Bales, son-in-law James E. Bales, and grandchildren Brian E....
Victoria "Torry" Archibald
Feb 9, 2015
Victoria "Torry" Diane Archibald passed away Monday, February 9th, 2015. She was 16 years old. She lived in Wellington, Colorado. She was born on March 10, 1998 to Nichole Pritchett-Archibald and Ronnie Archibald. Torry was in her junior year at Poudre High School. Torry was a bright, beautiful, willful human being. She loved her family and friends, and would do...
Tyler Wayne Mills
Feb 9, 2015
Tyler Wayne Mills, 34, of Fort Collins, sadly passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 9, 2015. Tyler was born May 8, 1980 in Fort Collins, Colorado, to Cheryl and Gerald Mills. Tyler grew up and attended school in Fort Collins. He had a very active childhood; whether it was on his Huffy bike, (he hated Huffy bikes), skateboard, swimming at SCCA...
Brayden Blane Stephen Kimball
Feb 6, 2015
A Memorial Service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the Stetson Creek Ward; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; 6521 Carmichael St., Fort Collins.
Kenneth Mccauley
Feb 6, 2015
Kenneth G. McCauley(Ken) passed away on February 6th,2015 in Windsor,CO after a protracted battle with pancreatic cancer. He leaves behind his two children Heather McCauley and Kenneth H. McCauley and his grand-daughter Brooklyn McCauley. Ken was born on August 23rd,1952 in Huntington, West Virginia to Leonard and Zelma McCauley. He grew up in a large family with three sisters and...
Jerrianee Rydell
Feb 5, 2015
Jerrianne Rydell, age 74 of Collinwood Assisted Living, Fort Collins, died February 5, 2015. A grateful family thanks her many caregivers over the years. A private service is planned.
Donald Robert Vehlhaber
Feb 4, 2015
Donald R. Vehlhaber, Jr., "Don," age 67 of Fort Collins, died February 4, 2015 at his home. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 11th at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Following additional Services, interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Seasoned executive as Vice President, Senior Vice President, Executive Vice President, CEO and COO...
Richard Donald Herschcopf
Feb 1, 2015
Richard D. "Dick" Hershcopf April 9, 1922-February 1, 2015 Richard D. Hershcopf, 92, a Ft. Collins resident for 46 years, passed away at home on February 1, 2015, following a stroke in November. Dick lived his life fully and made his mark on the world. When asked how he wanted to be remembered after his death, Dick said, "that I...
Timothy Robert Schmidt
Jan 31, 2015
Timothy R. Schmidt, 65 of Milliken, Colorado, died January 31, 2015. Visitation, 5:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, Feb. 4th at Goes Funeral Care, Ft. Collins. Graveside, 9:30 AM, Thursday, Feb. 5th, Ft. Logan Cemetery, Staging Area B.
Brendan John Murphy
Jan 26, 2015
Brendan John Murphy died peacefully in his sleep Jan 26, 2015 at age of 69. Brendan was born April 5 1945 in Burton-on-Trent, England. He was retired from Eastman Kodak. Brendan was survived by Kathryn M Murphy his wife of 32 years, his son Daniel Murphy, his daughter Elizabeth and William Lawson, beloved grand-children Kyrah and Trevor. Memorial Service Saturday...
Peter Sinclair
Jan 21, 2015
Peter Charles Sinclair was born in Seattle, WA on February 17, 1929. His father, Peter McMillan Sinclair came to America from Scotland at age 19, and became a naturalized citizen in 1918 by serving in the U.S. Army and settled in the Seattle area. Pete's mother, Lenore Weiss, moved with her family from South Dakota to Seattle in 1905. Peter...
Mabel Elaine Johnson
Jan 20, 2015
Mabel Elaine Johnson, age 91, died January 20, 2015 at Spring Creek Health Center, Ft. Collins, Colorado. Inurnment will take place in the cemetery at Casselton, North Dakota followed by a memorial service at the Casselton Heritage Center later this year. Mabel Elaine (Storm) Johnson was born on July 29, 1923 in Casselton, North Dakota to Howard and Mary (King)...
Christopher William Knaus
Jan 13, 2015
Chris Knaus, 58 of Fort Collins, Colorado died January 13, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 pm Friday, January 23 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Collins. Light refreshments will be served afterwards in Meredith Hall. Christopher William Knaus was born August 6, 1956 in Lewiston, Idaho to Paul Peyton...
Patricia Freytag
Jan 11, 2015
Patricia Freytag, age 73 of LaPorte, Colorado, formerly of Laramie, Wyoming died January 11, 2015. A viewing will be held Friday, January 16 beginning at 11:00 am with her funeral service to begin at 1:00 pm at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1065 N. 15th St., Laramie. Burial will be at Green Hill Cemetery, all in Laramie....
Mary Ayleen Hilt
Jan 10, 2015
Mary Ayleen Dresser Hilt died Saturday, January 10, 2015, at Lemay Avenue Health and Rehab Facility in Fort Collins. She was 104 years old. Ayleen was born December 26, 1910, to Walter Joseph Dresser and Mary Ayleen Richardson Dresser in Montreal, Canada. She was known as "topey" or "toe" by her family and close friends. The nickname came from her...
Ivan Jeffers
Jan 6, 2015
Ivan Arlie "Cork" Jeffers 76, of Fort Collins CO went to the big fishing hole in the sky January 6th, 2015. He was born in Salem OR October 16th, 1938 to Ivan and Florence Jeffers. He was preceded in death by his parents, 6 siblings and his beloved dog Gus. Ivan is survived by his 4 children, Jaleene, Brian, Scott,...
Walter Emil Schultheiss
Jan 5, 2015
Fort Collins, CO – Rev. Walter E. Schultheiss, age 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2015, after a full and remarkable life. Walter was born in Arlington, South Dakota, on October 29, 1918, to German immigrant parents, Rev. Lorenz and Margaretta Schultheiss. His father was one of the first Lutheran ministers to serve parishes of settlers on the...
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