Donna Marie Rutt

Donna Marie Rutt, 76, of Denver, formerly of Johnstown, passed away October 14, 2024 at Skylake Acute Care Center in Thornton.  She was born November 16, 1947 in Sterling, CO to James Albert and Marie (Schilling) Hohn.  

The family moved to Northern Colorado where she graduated from Highland High School in Ault.  

She met Clifford Rutt and they were married in 1965.  They farmed together in Johnstown where they raised their two sons, Chris and Darrin.  She later worked for Coors Paper Packaging in the mid 80’s and divorced Cliff in 1991.  

She later met Ken Thomas in 1999 and worked for DGI Food Company in Denver as a clerk before retiring.  

While in Johnstown, she loved horseback riding and was a member of the Johnstown Saddle Club.  She enjoyed making Cypress clocks, camping, manicures and crocheting.  She also supported her grandchildren by attending their many events.  

Survivors include her life partner, Ken Thomas, sons; Chris (Heather) Rutt and Darrin (Dawn) Rutt, five grandchildren; Jacob and Allison Rutt, Nickolas, Delaney and Sam Rutt, her brother Jimmy (Vivian) Hohn as well as nieces and nephews and her two special dogs.  

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Sheryl Hohn.  

Donna’s family will host a gathering to celebrate her life on Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 12:30 pm-2:30 pm at the Rialto Theater, Devereaux/Hach room, 222 E 4th St, Loveland, CO 80537.  Memorial gifts may be made to the “Denver Dumb Friends League” or “American Cancer Society” and sent in care of Adamson, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634.  Condolences may be shared at AdamsonCares.com.