Obituaries

Jan 31, 2026

Marian Celia Safran (née Folk) passed away in Palo Alto, California, on January 31, 2026. She was 86.

She was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on October 14, 1939, where she was among the first girls locally to celebrate a Bat Mitzvah (a Jewish coming-of-age ritual). She graduated as valedictorian from Central High School of Scranton in 1957, where she also edited...

Jan 22, 2026

William (Bill) Safran, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Colorado Boulder, passed away on January 22, 2026, in Palo Alto, California. He was 95.

He was born Bezalel Wolf Safran (after his Romanian grandfather, a Talmudic scholar) on July 8, 1930, in Dresden, Germany, where his father was also a rabbi and teacher. After the Nazi Party came...

Feb 18, 2026

Frederick Hagen Arneson, affectionately known as Rick, passed away on February 18, 2026, in Lafayette, Colorado, at the age of 80. Born on January 22, 1946, in Denver, Colorado, Rick lived a life characterized by simplicity and an unwavering love for his family and friends.

Rick is survived by his devoted wife, Cammie Arneson, and his two beloved daughters, Denise Arneson...

Feb 6, 2026

Michael was born on October 6, 1936, in London, England, to Norman and Iris Holmes. Hewas the couple's second child; his older brother, Oliver, predeceased him in 2004.Michael's youth in England was marked by the hardships of World War Il, an experiencethat stayed with him throughout his life and left him with a lifelong dislike of fireworks.Michael studied geology at...

Feb 4, 2026

Joseph Landon Coleman, of Superior, Colorado, passed away on February 4, 2026, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 59. 

Joe was born April 1, 1966, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Walter and Ann Coleman. His childhood was shaped by an unusual global upbringing. In 1968, his family moved to Perth, Western Australia, and in 1972...

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 23, 2026

Jackie Lee Persinger 

Jan 23, 2026

Jack Persinger was born March 16 1939 in Merom Indiana the second of eight children born to Paul "Hoot" Persinger and Geneva Usrey. He died on January 23rd at Boulder Community Hospital. 

After graduation from St Bernice High school in St Bernice Indiana Jack joined the Army. He was stationed in Korea where he was a supply clerk...

Jan 7, 2026

Mary "Mimi" Feltes White

Mary F. White, "Mimi", of Boulder, CO., formerly of Cohasset and Hingham, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026. She was born on 7/25/1934 in Winnetka, Ill to Norman R. Feltes and Madeleine McGarry Feltes and was predeceased by her two brothers, Norman and Michael Feltes. She graduated from New Trier High School, and attended Manhattanville...

Jan 1, 2026

Josie Johanna Van Haute, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at the age of 94 in Boulder, Colorado. Josie was born on January 16, 1931, in Koewacht, Netherlands. In the 1950s, she immigrated to Tillsonburg, Canada, with her loving husband, Frank Van Haute, where they began building a new life together. In the...

Dec 30, 2025

 Jon William Swanson

February 13, 1946 - December 30, 2025

Jon Swanson died on December 30, 2025, following heart surgery while surrounded by his wife and children. Jon was born on February 13, 1946, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to Arthur and Elizabeth Swanson. His father Art was a chemist whose job for munitions plants in the 50's prompted frequent moves. Jon...

Dec 27, 2025

Marion Kreith - Boulder, Colorado 1927 - 2025

Marion Kreith died of heart failure on December 27th, 2025. She was lucid and in good

spirits to the very end, and she wanted to make sure to thank everyone who crossed

her path for what they contributed, in one way or another, to make her life as rich as it

was.

Marion was born in Altona,...

Dec 26, 2025

February 2, 1933 - December 26, 2025

Shirley Bernstein passed away at home with family by her side on December 26, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland to Isadore and Sarah Guralnick, Shirley was the youngest of six children.

Shirley attended the University of Maryland School of Nursing from 1950 to 1953, where she was awarded a three-year diploma in...

Dec 19, 2025

Dec 13, 2025

Gary Don Middlebrooks passed away on December 13, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, CO, with loved ones by his side.

Gary was born to Clio "Tootie" Raynell Middlebrooks and Pauline Middlebrooks on June 18, 1946, in Muleshoe, TX. He was a dedicated, compassionate and generous father to Nicholas Ross Middlebrooks and Travis James Middlebrooks. He was a loving...

Dec 4, 2025

Alan "Greenie" Edward Greenfield, 88, passed away yesterday, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, warmth, and a life lived with unmistakable joy. Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, Greenie spent most of his life surrounded by the people and places he loved before retiring to Hilton Head, where he embraced golf, tennis and sunshine. In recent years, he made...

Dec 2, 2025

Steven Kless (May 28, 1962 - Dec. 2nd, 2025 )

Steven Kless, age 63, was born May 28, 1962 in Cleveland, Ohio. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Stephanie; his devoted children, Becca and Will; his loving parents, Cookie and Denny; and his siblings Larry (m. Elaine, children Sam, Mitch, and Marley) and David (m. Jenn, children Devin and Makenzie). He...

Nov 29, 2025

Gretchen VanderWerf died on November 29, 2025, from Alzheimer's disease. She was age 79. Gretchen loved her family, her friends, and her work. She was one of those rare people who could be very serious when the situation called for it, but she also had a fun-loving side and loved to make people laugh with the stories she told.

Gretchen...

Nov 25, 2025

Nov 21, 2025

Julia Harlow Valeski, a longtime resident of Boulder, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025. Born in Tucson, Arizona in 1945 to William and Mary Louise Harlow, she is survived by her sons Jud and Ash (Lizzy) Valeski, her cherished grandchildren Logan, Annie, William, and Sarah, and her siblings William (Marion) Harlow and Rebecca Potter. She is preceded in death...

Nov 20, 2025

Sharon Herdman, a dedicated school teacher and administrator, passed away peacefully at her home in Boulder, Colorado on November 20, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on February 2, 1950, in Lake Forest, Illinois, Sharon was a beacon of education and inspiration to many throughout her career.A proud alumna of St. Norbert College, Sharon pursued her passion for teaching...