Loveland Reporter-Herald

Steven Hannaford, 70, of Maricopa, Arizona, passed away on July 9, 2022, in Loveland, Colorado. Steven was born in Austin, Texas to Gordon & Joan (Stevens) Hannaford on October 2, 1951. On January 31, 1975, in Omaha, Nebraska, Steven married Sally (Uitts) Hannaford. Following his work for Rocky Mountain News and The Arizona Republic, he was self-employed for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He particularly enjoyed spending time in the mountains in Colorado and traveling. Steven is survived by his loving wife; sons, Daniel (Tiffani), Craig (Keri), Bradley, and Blake Hannaford; grandchildren, Alexander, and Ava Hannaford; siblings, Gordon...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann (Sterkel) Smith, 74, of Conover, NC, went home to be with Jesus on February 20, 2022. Jackie was born on May 15th, 1947 to Jake and Ruby Sterkel, in Denver, CO. She graduated from Loveland High, in Loveland, CO. She was highly experienced in accounting and bookkeeping; and ultimately started her own company, MayDay Services Inc.; a Medical Insurance claim firm. Jackie always dreamed of being a mother and adopted 3 boys. She dedicated her life to being a wonderful mother. She excelled at encouraging family and friends. She was the optimistic voice that supported them through the many passions and difficulties of their lives. She found great joy in trying to...

Billy Don Miracle<br>November 14, 1935 - January 25, 2022<br>Billy Miracle passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of January 25, 2022 at his Camano Island home in Washington State. He was born in Greenville Texas on November 14, 1935 to A.O. (Fussie) Miracle and Ouida Nell Greer Miracle. He is survived by Marjorie Ann Newell Miracle, his wife of 65 years, son James Kyle Miracle of Camano Island and daughter Karyn Ann Miracle Pleake and Larry Pleake (husband). He is also survived by grand children Caitlyn Ann Miracle Mayes and her husband Steven of San Antonio, Texas and Caleb Joshua Pleake and his wife Eden of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Billy is preceded in passing by his sister...

Geraldine M. Whiteside Stevens, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 22, 2021. She was born Nov. 20, 1937, in Loveland, Colo., oldest child of the late Beuford Lytle and Ila Cynthia (Hart) Whiteside. She came with her husband to Canfield, Ohio, in 1995.Gerry earned a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from the University of Missouri. She was an interior design consultant and a substitute teacher. She was a member of the Canfield United Methodist Church and PEO, a philanthropic organization that supports the college education of women. She was an accomplished seamstress, a gourmet cook, and an avid hunter of deals at garage sales and auctions. She leaves Charles A. Stevens,...

The community and our family mourn the loss of Officer Ashley Haarmann. Ashley was born on January 4, 1986. After overcoming many life obstacles, she decided to serve the public. Ashley served proudly as a police officer for the Houston Police Department for 5 years, 2 of which were spent in the Crime Reduction Unit of the Gang Division. Ashley understood the dangers of drugs and had a passion for getting them off the street. Ashley served with the Boulder Police Department after she moved to Colorado in May of 2020 to be near the mountains. She was also working towards a degree in the profession she was so proud of, Criminal Justice. Ashley lived life on her terms. Her tenacity...

Leona Hettinger of Windsor. Life Celebration 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Adamson with reception to follow. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Windsor.

Lois passed away on April 17, 2021 in Easley, SC. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021, 10am, at Horan & McConaty, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, CO 80229

Larry G. Lemer, 73, died November 24, 2020 in Aberdeen, SD. Larry Gene Lemer, son of Matthew and Rose (Harr) Lemer was born September 9, 1947 in Mobridge, SD. He grew up in Isabel, SD, attending Isabel High School. He enlisted into the United States Army and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, serving in the quartermaster supply area. Larry served during the Vietnam era. Upon his honorable discharge in 1967, he moved to Lead, SD and worked at Homestake Mine and in the oil fields in Gillette, WY. He was united in marriage to Margret (Dobkins) Lemer from 1973 to 1982. They lived in Loveland, CO area where he worked as a heavy equipment operator and excavator. In 1992, he began work for a...

Katherine "Katie" Bennett, 64, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital in Dowagiac, MI. She was born on October 24, 1956 in Chicago, IL, to Stephen and Barbara (Covert) Lobdell, both of whom preceded her in death. Katie was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend. She was a true matriarch. Katie was a confidant to many and truly beloved by her family and friends. She was known for her welcoming and loving spirit. She enjoyed hosting her family at Diamond Lake all summer, making everyone feel comfortable and welcome, as she connected with her loved ones. Katie was one of a kind, authentic and nonjudgmental, and...

Survived by his sweetheart Kennette Steven-Barr, his Mom, Irene Berg, brother Dewey Barr, children Sean and Chad and grandchildren, Keenan, Corina, Owen and Aiden. To leave condolences with Lyle's family visit NCCcremation.com

Sandra Sue Lebsack, 70, of Johnstown passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 after a valiant battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Born June 20, 1949 in Greeley to Elmer and Martha (Croissant) Wiest, Sandi and her family lived on a farm north of Johnstown where she was raised with her brothers. Sandi graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1967 where she served as Head Girl her senior year. She met a boy named Gary in the 8th grade and they would later marry on June 15, 1968 at the United Methodist Church in Ft. Collins by Rev. Ron Hodges. While Gary was serving in Vietnam, Sandi moved back home and worked at the First National Bank in Johnstown. Upon Gary's discharge, they...

Frances M. Rutt, beloved daughter, sister, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend passed away peacefully at Brookdale Senior Living in Greeley on February 8, 2020 at the age of 94. She was born October 7, 1925 at home on the family farm in southwest Weld County to George and Amelia "Mollie" (Spomer) Dreith, Jr. She spent her childhood and young adult life helping with all of the work of living on a farm. She attended schools in Johnstown, graduating from Johnstown High School in 1943. She married Elmer D. Rutt on December 31, 1944. Their love, commitment and friendship strengthened during their years on the farm. They lived on farms in the Johnstown area their entire...

James E. Dukelow (Jim) of Loveland, passed peacefully Christmas Eve December 24, 2019. Jim was born in Rochester, NY on April 6, 1930. Jim "The Duke" is predeceased by his parents, James and Florence; sister, Joyce; and Gladys, his loving wife of 57 years. Jim graduated from Marshall High School in Rochester, NY. He then went on to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and retired after a lifetime career with Kodak. Jim is survived by his brother Jack; children, James (Judy), Joy (Garry), Jill (Ron), Jay, and Jo (Darin); grandchildren, Christopher, Jordin, Nick, Kaili, and Maddi; and great-grandchildren, Juliette, and Jameson. Jim loved the outdoors (hunting, golfing, fishing,...

Wilson Russie McGuire, formerly of Plainview, TX, was born in Holdenville, Oklahoma, January 12, 1922, the seventh of the nine children of William Weaver McGuire and Belva Mae Dickie McGuire. He passed to his heavenly home on December 17, 2019, less than a month before his 98th birthday, in the home of his daughter, Irene, in Loveland, CO. There will be a viewing at Kornerstone Funeral Home from 5-7 PM on Monday January 6, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the Plainview First Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Doug Yates, Rev. Lewis McClain, and Rev. Daniel Pape officiating. Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens under the care of...

Gail Evonne Hankins, 72, of Johnstown passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at her home surrounded by family. Life Celebration 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 21 at the Johnstown United Methodist Church with a luncheon to follow. Memorial gifts may be made to "MD Anderson Cancer Center" for McKee Medical Center in care of Adamson Life Celebration Home, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634. Friends may view the complete story and leave condolences at AdamsonCares.com

Barbara Phillips Ellis, 87, of Greeley, Colorado, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 4, 2019. She was born on January 16, 1932, in Larned, Kansas, to Warren Purslow and Eloise (Heaton) Phillips. Barbara graduated from Larned High School in 1950, along with twelve other graduates who had started Kindergarten together and graduated together. She began playing piano at the age of 3, and later studied music at Colorado Women's College in Denver. She then entered the Creighton University St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing, and became certified as a Registered Nurse in 1954. Barbara studied further at Creighton's School of Anesthesia, graduating and becoming certified as a...

Lila Seele of Johnstown passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at her home at the age of 92. She was born May 3, 1927, to Jake & Bertha (Byerly) Reichert in St. Francis, Kansas. The fourth of six children, her family moved to Loveland in 1934, during the depression years. She graduated from Loveland High School in 1945. Lila married Alvin "Al" Seele on December 13, 1949, in Cheyenne, WY. They moved to the farm one mile south of Johnstown, where they made their home for the next 50 years. There they raised their children, Kent and Kathy. Al passed away June 2, 2009; they would have celebrated 60 years of marriage that December. Lila was a member of Faith Lutheran Church...

Marlys Reeves Decker, 80, Topeka, Kansas, passed Thursday, August 1, 2019. Her Memorial Service will be Wednesday, August 7, 5:30 p.m. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Inurnment will be later in Roseville Cemetery, Roseville CA. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society or to Great Lakes Caring Hospice, sent in care of the funeral home. To see Marlys' full obituary or to send a condolence online please visit www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.