Derek Guthals Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Derek Guthals of Monte Vista, Colorado, who passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 54, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Derek Guthals to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Micheal Guthals and Mindy Vlaanderen; and his stepfather Jim Vlaanderen. He is survived by: his children, Cody GGuthals Casey Byrne (Jake) and Kayla Guthals; his stepmothers, Jacqueline Guthals and Carol Guthals; his sisters, Karla Walters (Ed) and April Vlaanderen Henry (Jacob); his sstepsiblings, Amy Stafford and David Smith (Kim); his friend Richard Long; and his grandchild Watson Guthals. He is also survived by ten nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Missouri Department of Conservation.