Obituaries

Betty J. Sitzman passed away on April 18, 2012, at the Life Care Center of Evergreen. She had a home in Georgetown and had loved spending time there since 1946.
She loved animals, especially cats, and was preceded in death by her beloved “Mr. Murphy.”
She is survived by many friends; daughters Carol Eslinger and Karen Dean; grandsons Geoffrey and James Dean; and grandcat Chester Rose.
Cremation occurred. A celebration of her life will take place in the fall.

Jodie Lee Chandler entered into rest on Jan. 25, 2012, in Lakewood at the age of 59. She was born on July 12, 1952, in Grenada, Miss.

Jodie had been a Clear Creek County resident for 20 years, living in Idaho Springs for the past six years.
Jodie is survived by her son Jason LeBouef, and her granddaughters Jami LeBouef and Zoe LeBouef.
A memorial service will be held on March 3, 2012, at the Elks Lodge No. 607, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO 80233. Service provided by Hegmann Funeral Service Inc.

Yvonne Mae Mackey of Georgetown, who was born in Mullen, Neb., on Sept. 10, 1931, passed away Jan. 17, 2012, at the Life Care Center in Evergreen.  
Along with her son John and husband, Bob, Yvonne moved to Georgetown from Denver in 1972 and lived happily thereafter.
She was a hard worker her whole life, most recently working for the Valero Corp. at its Georgetown store until she retired in 2010.  
Yvonne was also a caregiver, giving her time and energy to countless people and causes throughout her time in Clear Creek County.  

Richard Gene Eckles was born April 12, 1930, to William and Mildred Eckles in Colorado Springs. He passed away Jan. 20, 2012, at the Life Care Center of Evergreen.