Obituaries

Arlene Jones Owens passed, age 87, passed away June 23,  2023, in Broomfield Colorado after a courageous battle with Vascular Dementia. Formally from New Smyrna Beach, Fla Arlene went to High School in New Smyrna, was crowned Ms. New Smyrna Beach and was a loyal friend to all those who knew her. She married William Owens and had 2 wonderful daughters. She loved the beach, gardening, swimming, family gatherings and was able to see both of her grandchildren born when she moved to...

Wussow, Joy G. (nee Frieberg) 06/20/2023 age 95 years, of Boulder, CO formerly of Bayside and Oconomowoc. Beloved wife of the late Adolph 'Doc' Wussow, married 64 years, Doc was the love of her life. Loving mother of Scott and Mark, preceded by daughter Kathleen and brothers Kent and Warren. Following her retirement from the family owned printing business, Joy and Doc enjoyed living in Florida, Arizona and Nevada, and was an avid world traveler. She enjoyed reading, walking...

On June 11, 2023, Mitchell “Mitch” Brady Kaumans of Erie, CO passed away. He was 36 years old. Mitch was born to Michael and Marnita Kaumans on February 6, 1987. He lived his early childhood in Joplin, MO and Wichita, KS. In 1996 he moved with his family to the Boulder area. He graduated from Fairview High School.  Mitch was a loyal friend to those who knew him. He enjoyed watching his nieces and nephews play sports and also loved the travel adventures that he was able to...

James Joseph Sullivan, Jr.,  78 of Broomfield, died Sunday, May 7, 2023 at his residence. Heritage Funeral & Cremation Services of Lafayette handled cremation arrangements.    

Noreen Jane Phillips, 73 of Erie, died Sunday, April 23, 2023 at her residence. Heritage Funeral & Cremation Services of Lafayette handled cremation arrangements.    

Robert Lawrence Mickelberry, 91 of Broomfield,, died Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Sunrise at Flatirons in Broomfield. Heritage Funeral & Cremation Services of Lafayette handled cremation arrangements.    

Professor and friend Howard Mills died on April 14, 2023. Born in England ("I hate only two things: bigotry and the Irish") and immigrating to the United States (to vote against Bush  — who incidentally was already finishing his second term), he loved the soft-spoken voices of the British but not quite as much as the nearly constant sunshine of Colorado. He was known as a witty gentleman by many. He was known as an extremely thoughtful friend and great...

Silas Thomas Mason, 70, of Longmont Colorado, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. Silas, affectionately called “Tom” by his family and childhood friends, was born on July 11, 1952 in Clinton, Massachusetts to Silas and Lillian (Thomas) Mason. A 1970 graduate of Clinton High School, he moved to Colorado to pursue a truck driving career and for the appeal of skiing. He lived in various cities in Colorado over the past 50 years and loved its breadth of beauty. Small in...

Kerry Wayne Hassler, 76 of Louisville, died Wednesday, April 5, 2023 in Lakewood. Heritage Funeral & Cremation Services of Lafayette is handling arrangements.      

Robert “Dean” Kilker, passed away at Sunrise at Westminster on April 2, 2023 after a courageous 7 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease, at the age of 76. He was born in Denver, CO on August 16, 1946, and was preceded in death by his parents, Howard & Pauline Kilker, twin brother Leonard Kilker (and wife Vicki), cousin Bob Kilker, niece Teri Holden, father-in-law Ted J. Piekenbrock, and brother-in-law Ted E. Piekenbrock. Dean is survived by his wife of 43 years, Cathy...