Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Richard Arthur Stelplugh
Mar 30, 2011
Richard Arthur ""Dick"" Stelplugh, 78, of Arvada, Colorado peacefully entered Heaven on March 30, 2011. Before moving to Colorado in 2009, he was a long-time resident of Springfield, Missouri. Dick was born November 16, 1932, in Meadville, Missouri to Henry Arthur and Mary Jane Newsom Stelplugh. Dick grew up on the family farm and graduated from Meadville High School in...

Carl Paul Weber
Mar 30, 2011
Carl Paul WEBER 90, passed away March 30, 2011. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. Preceded in death by his wife Rose J. Weber. Survived by his daughter Barbara Weber. Served in the US Army in the Philippines and Japan during WWII. Engineering graduate of The Cooper Union. World traveler, photographer, opera lover and volunteer for Denver Public Schools. Memorial Service, Sat.,...

Richard J. Baatenburg De'Jong
Mar 30, 2011
Richard J. Baatenburg De'Jong, 61, Entered into Heaven to be with the Lord. Survived by Daughter - Amy Bloedel, Granddaughter, Emily. Siblings: Helen and James Evenhouse, Henry and Mindy Baatenburg, Carol Lindsay, Joan and Tom Gortsema, John and Lorel Baatenburg, David and Rene Baatenburg; 17 nieces and nephews; multiple great-neices/nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Dirk and Elizabeth Baatenburg...

John F. Winn
Mar 29, 2011
John passed away on March 29, at the age of 72. He is survived by his wife Edna; children Kurt (Stacey), Andy, Angela (Nathan) Mitchell; grandchildren Briana & Katelyn Winn, Bethany Mitchell; sister Loretta (Eldan) Crone. John is preceded in death by his son, Eric. Rosary Sunday, 7:00pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood. Funeral Mass...
Juanita Margaret Kerstiens
Mar 29, 2011
Juanita M. Kerstiens, 87, of Lakewood died March 29, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Bob; children, Robert (Cathy), Danny (Sandy), Kenny (Anne), Loren (Kelly) Kerstiens, and Karon Kaska; and numerous grand and great-grandchildren. Visitation, Tuesday, 5-7pm; Rosary, 7pm, both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 11am, St. Bernadette, 7240 W. 12th...

Jack Lee Schrader
Mar 29, 2011
Jack passed away on March 29, 2011 at the age of 62. He is survived by many family members including his wife, Linda, and his mother, Marjorie. He is preceded in death by his father, Herman and son Michael. Visitation, Sunday, April 3, 2-5:00pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood. Funeral Service, Monday, April 4, 1:00pm,...

Anne Louise Lungerhausen
Mar 28, 2011
Anne Louise Lungerhausen, 88, formerly of Hermansville, MI died Monday, March 28th, 2011 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Denver, CO. She was born in 1922, the daughter of the late G. Harold & Anne (Allen) Earle. She lived in Hermansville nearly her entire life, except for her college years at Michigan State University and the University of Chicago. In 2007...

Ann Warnock
Mar 28, 2011
Ann Craig Warnock, 65, passed away Monday, March 28, 2011 after a long battle with Scleroderma. She was a courageous, wonderful, loving friend, wife and mother. She is survived by her daughter Lisa Gilbert Blandford and will be truly missed by her family and friends in both El Paso, TX and Denver, CO. She was predeceased by her loving husband,...

Patrick Richard Hopkins
Mar 28, 2011
Patrick R. ""Bubba"" Hopkins, 44, of Aurora, passed away on March 28, 2011. Pat was an avid hunter, fisherman, and most importantly a devoted father. Employed by United Airlines for 23 years. Survived by his daughters Amber and Ashley, mother Paula, brother Tim, grandmother Maxine, and other extended family. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm, Sunday, April 3,...
Ralph Joseph Melphy
Mar 28, 2011
Ralph J. Melphy, 89, of Denver. Life member of Glaziers Local #930. Preceded in death by his wife Dorothy. Father of Ralph D. (Barb) Melfi, Daniel (Karen) Melfi, Douglas (Laura) Melphy and Timothy Melfi. Grandfather of Jason, Salli, Spencer, Cody, Zachery, Rustin and Niccolo. Funeral Mass Friday, 10:00 AM, Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 South Sheridan Boulevard. Interment Mount Olivet...

Josephine Garrett
Mar 28, 2011
Josephine Garrett, 86, of Denver, passed away March 28, 2011. She was a pioneer in the printing industry in Denver since 1970, owning Sir Speedy Printing on 11th & Lincoln. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don. Josephine is survived by her children, Liz (Dean) Adams, Steve (Linda) Garrett, Wynn (Pat) Pericak, Barb Garrett, Cindy (Pete) Malone. She...
James F. Brown
Mar 27, 2011
James F. Brown was born on 1 January 1922 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a Lieutenant in the Army Air Force in 1943, he completed 35 combat missions (including D-Day) as a B-17 Navigator with the 'HELLS ANGELS' 303rd Bomb Group, 8th Air Force. He was highly decorated, receiving 25 military decorations during his 32 years of service in WWII, Korea...
Stephen Madsen
Mar 27, 2011
Stephen Madsen, 62 of Thornton , Colorado , passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2011. He spent his first 18 years of life in Kellogg , Idaho. He graduated from Kellogg High School in 1968. Left Kellogg area to go to college and spent the next 40 years in Colorado. Stephen was a devoted and loving husband to Carolyn; Father...

Earl Hugh Tegeder, Jr.
Mar 27, 2011
Earl passed away on March 27, 2011 at the age of 63. He leaves behind his wife Joyce. Graveside service, Friday, April 1, 2011, 10:00am. Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver. Area ""A"". Please share your memories of Earl and condolences for his family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" button below.
Joseph R. 'Joe', 'Bud' Kenney
Mar 26, 2011
Captain Joseph R. âJoeâ, âBudâ Kenney, 89, departed on his flight to Heaven on March 26, 2011. He was an 8th Air Force B-17 pilot in the 401st Bomb Group, 614th Bomb Squadron in WWII. He flew for United Airlines for 36 years. He enjoyed it ALL!
He is survived by his loving wife, Marcella; daughters, Marilyn and Jean; his...

Lowell D. Booton
Mar 25, 2011
Lowell D. Booton of Denver, passed away March 25, 2011 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of Betty for 67 years; father of Jeffrey (Dee) Booton, Cynthia Booton, Gregory Booton James (Debbie) Booton and Gary Booton; grandfather of Josh Booton, Jason (Kelly) Elmore, Jeffrey (Peggy) McElwain, Jacob (Kathleen) Booton, Jill (Todd) Cooper; great grandfather of Katherine McElwain, Daniel McElwain,...
Kenneth Andrew Romero
Mar 25, 2011
Kenneth A. Romero, 72 of Northglenn, Colorado. He is the husband of Molly and son of Hope. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew B. Romero. Father of Karla (David) Nisbet and Thomas Romero. Brother of Bernice (Albert) Tafoya, Bill (Darlene) Romero, Dorothy Serna, Esperanza (Ernie) Silvey, Tony Romero and Madeline (Jim) Pappas. Grandfather of Kimberly Nisbet and...
Theodore Paul Christensen
Mar 25, 2011
Theodore Paul Christensen, 81, passed away March 25, 2011, in Aurora, Colorado. He was born April 15, 1929 in Baker, Oregon to Theodore A. and Reba Cox Christensen.
Ted lived in Ogden, Utah until at the age of 12, his family moved to Salt Lake City. He married Carol Madsen in December of 1948. He attended the University of Utah...
Nguyen Van Huyen
Mar 24, 2011
In Loving Memory of Phero NGUYEN-VAN-HUYEN 1900-2011 Nguyen Van Huyen, 110, an Oriental Medicine Practitioner who fled his native Viet-Nam for the United States in 1975, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Aurora South Medical Center after the last blessing. Born in Thai Nguyen, Viet-Nam on October 20, 1900, Mr. Nguyen practiced herbal medicine and cured thousands of...
Michael W. Doucette
Mar 24, 2011
In his last days, Mike Doucette was still trying to help people better their lives. Just days before his death, he told a friend and his pastor this message: ""No matter what, keep pursuing God."" Michael William Doucette â beloved husband, father, son and brother -- of Aurora, Colo., died Wednesday, March 23, after fighting a lengthy illness. He was...
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