Kathleen Ann Ely Obituary

We bid farewell to Kathleen Ann Ely in Woodrow, Colorado, born in Stockville, Nebraska, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 20, 2025 at the age of 88. Kathleen Ann touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Vera Claflin and Jeptha Claflin; her husband Laurence Ely; and her siblings, Barbara Cunning, Jean Wiltfang, Nancy Harbert, Betty Gish, Joe Claflin and Wayne Claflin.

She is survived by: her grandchildren, Jerry Ely-Darcy (Peggy) and Audrey Ely; her children, Linda Ely, Mike Ely-Erin (Amy), Matt Ely, Chris Ely, Joe Ely-Taylor (Suzanne), Dustin Ely, Cody Ely, Andy Ely-Connor (Cyndi), Nevaeh Ely, Heaven Ely, Kaydence Lorenz, Felicity Lorenz and Sarah Walker-Dakota Alber; and her siblings, Lyle Claflin and Patricia Turner.