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In memory of
John "Topper" Joseph Nillen
March 24, 1954 - December 10, 2025
Mar 24, 1954 - Dec 10, 2025
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Raised by 30 people
Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Joseph Nillen, known to many as Topper. Born on March 24, 1954, he left us too soon on December 10, 2025 after a long fought battle to Colon Cancer.
John is survived by his wife Anna Carin, daughters Daniella and Alexandra, son-in-laws Marko and Jack, grandchildren Nikola and Maria, brother Dan, sister-in-law Dee, nephew Fred, niece Beth, and great nieces and nephew Maddie, …
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Happy Birthday, Johnny!! Miss ya -you Rascal 😊
Jim
Happy Birthday, Johnny!! Miss ya -you Rascal 😊
Jim
Happy Birthday, Johnny!! Miss ya -you Rascal 😊
Jim
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What was John's favorite color?
Purple and Orange
Purple and Orange
Purple and Orange
What causes did John care about most?
Youth basketball
Youth basketball
Youth basketball
What were John's favorite local spots?
Misfits, Crown Hill, DU
Misfits, Crown Hill, DU
Misfits, Crown Hill, DU
What were John's favorite vacation spots?
Ireland, Grand Lake, Arizona
Ireland, Grand Lake, Arizona
Ireland, Grand Lake, Arizona
Timeline
Born
March 24th, 1954
Passed away
December 10th, 2025
Lakewood, CO
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Cause of death
Cancer
Method of disposition
Burial
Final resting place
Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary & Cemetery
7777 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to Gold Crown Foundation.
$4,750.00
Raised by 30 people
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