Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Newrise  Beau Battle

Newrise Beau Battle

Jan 19, 2010

Newrise Battle/Beau David Born Newrise Battle on August 3, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was later to take on the stage name of Beau David. He began singing before he enlisted in the United States Air Forces in 1955. With his rendition of the song '16 Tons' he won the Air Force Tops in Blues Award while stationed in Germany....

Oleta  Kellum Tompkins

Oleta Kellum Tompkins

Jan 19, 2010

Oleta Kellum Tompkins, 83 of Denver; Retired after 32 years from Walgreen Drug CO; Preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Tompkins; Mother of Lewayne (Steven) Roe and Thomas Tompkins; Grandmother of Kristen (Rob) Tompkins Roppolo, Rachel (Jason) Tompkins Doyle and Ian (Jennifer) Roe; Great Grandmother of Gianna Marie Roppolo; Treasured friends Margaret Geick and Margaret Toohey. Rosary Friday 7pm...

Steven  A. Tumbleson

Steven A. Tumbleson

Jan 19, 2010

Steve is survived by his parents Doug and Beverly; his brother Dave (Barb); his sister Meg; nephews Dylan and Brendan; and niece Ashleigh. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (one block to the west of Holly Street), in Centennial, Colorado. Following...

Anne  M. Slobko

Anne M. Slobko

Jan 18, 2010

Anne M. Slobko, 93. A resident of Denver for 59 years. Anne founded and ran for 10 years a custom dress shop for women. She then worked in data processing for the Denver Police Dept. from which she retired in 1965. For the last 21 years she lived in Windsor Gardens. She is survived by her son Thomas Slobko of...

Steven  Harry Mogensen

Steven Harry Mogensen

Jan 18, 2010

Steven Harry ""Mogie"" Mogensen passed away on January 18, 2010, from congenital heart failure due to COPD. He was born in Friend, Nebraska, on July 4, 1949, to Harry and Virginia Mogensen. Steve married Pamela, his high school sweetheart, in 1987 and they made their home in Northglenn, Colorado. Together, they have four children. Steve was also a proud veteran...

Paul  Casey Orona

Paul Casey Orona

Jan 18, 2010

Paul Orona was an amazing husband and father that never judged. He was understanding, forgiving and gave everyone a chance. Words will never express how much Paul was loved and how much he will be missed by everyone that he touched in his lifetime. It was always Paul's dream to be a professional singer, but God had other plans for...

Mary  S. Battochio

Mary S. Battochio

Jan 18, 2010

Mary, age 82, of Arvada, passed away January 18, 2009. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Rood and Janet Jones; grandsons, Michael A. (Erica) Jones, Marc T. Rood; great grandsons, Jackson Jones, Dylan Jones, Cooper Jones; much loved extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leno. A Public Visitation will be held on Thursday...

Connie  Merle Mertes

Connie Merle Mertes

Jan 18, 2010

Connie Mertes passed away January 18, 2010. She is survived by her son Jerome Mertes. Graveside Service, Thursday, January 21, 2010, 2 PM, Roselawn Cemetery, 2718 E. Mulberry Street, Ft. Collins, CO.

Matthew  Ryan Cox

Matthew Ryan Cox

Jan 17, 2010

Matthew R. Cox, 33, passed away January 17, 2010, in Bennett, CO. He is survived by his dad, Lloyd, of Bennett, his mom, Karen, of Englewood, sisters Katy of Amarillo, TX, and Kathy (Jess) Wagner of Des Moines, IA. Memorial Service 11:00 Wednesday, Horan & McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd., and at a later date in Gould, OK. In lieu...

Anna Krupa

Anna Krupa

Jan 17, 2010

KRUPA, ANNA Anna, 89, of Aurora, CO, entered into eternal life on January 17, 2010. Born and lived in Garfield, NJ until 1999. Beloved wife of Ernest J. Krupa; devoted mother of Brian (Angela) Krupa; loving grandmother to Donald and Danielle Vicaro; and sister-in-law of Olga Markovich. Visitation Wednesday, January 20, 5-8 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150...

Mildred  H. Linder

Mildred H. Linder

Jan 17, 2010

Mildred H. Linder, 93, of Denver. Preceded in death by her husband Emil. Mother of Bruce (Karen) Linder and Laura (Brad) Zermuehlen; sister of Claire and Helen Neidel; grandmother of Jeff and Chris Linder. Also survived by 6 great grandchildren. Visitation and Rosary Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street; Funeral Mass Thursday, 11AM, Spirit Of...

Eugene  Henry Gassen

Eugene Henry Gassen

Jan 16, 2010

GASSEN, EUGENE H. Ret. USAF Gene, 81, passed away January 16, 2010. Beloved father of Cathy Thilman, Linnette Gassen and Steve Gassen; proud grandfather of Chris Hunter, Emilie Gassen, Courtney Gassen, and Caitlyn Gassen; devoted brother of Bernice Smith, Freddie Gassen, and Danny Gassen. Funeral Service Friday, January 22, 10:00 AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth...

Kyle  Norman Miller

Kyle Norman Miller

Jan 15, 2010

Kyle Miller, 39, of Georgetown. Father of Blake & Trevor. Son of Norman & Mary Lou. Brother of Jennifer, Kevin & Kurt. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday at 11:00am, St. Jude Catholic Church, 9405 West Florida Ave. Interment, Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a fund for Blake's and Trevor's education has been established at Credit Union of...

Mildred Simmons

Mildred Simmons

Jan 15, 2010

Mildred Fitzgerald Simmons, 91, of Denver, Colorado. Formerly of Crane, TX. Preceded in death by husband E.J. Simmons. Survived by daughter Judy Simmons, grandchildren Heather and Holly Weckbaugh, stepson Bobby Simmons and family, and the family of Modene Martin. Memorial Service, 11:00AM, Friday, 1/22, Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church, 10150 E. Belleview Ave., Englewood, CO 80111. In lieu of flowers make...

Esther Souter

Esther Souter

Jan 15, 2010

Esther Souter passed away January 15, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband Sterling Souter, companion John Walsh, parents George and Justine Befus, brothers George Befus, Jr., Peter Befus, and Albert Befus, sisters Mary Blair, Lillian Kromm, Elsie Befus and Hilda Befus. Survived by daughters Charlotte Ennis, Christine Padfield, grandchildren Kari Kelly, Stacey Ennis, Jeremy Padfield, great grandchild Connor Grey....

Rose  Ann Miller

Rose Ann Miller

Jan 15, 2010

Rose Ann Miller, 81, of Denver. Wife of Robert. Preceded in death by Son Andrew R. Miller. Mother of Cecilia A. (Dennis) Murphy Mother-In-Law of Carol A. Miller Grandmother of Sean S. Williams, Robert E. Miller, Amanda A. Miller Visitation will be held Wednesday, 3:00pm to 7:00pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Boulevard, lakewood, Colorado. Funeral...

Mary  Ellen Hobbs

Mary Ellen Hobbs

Jan 14, 2010

Born on April 5, 1936 in Peoria, Illinois. A graduate of Peoria's Academy of Our Lady in 1954 and St. Francis School of Nursing in 1957. In 1958, Mary Ellen moved to Denver where she served as a Registered Nurse at National Jewish, Denver General and Children's Hospital. On October 26, 1963, Mary Ellen married Fred Hobbs. She retired from...

Ruby Brower

Ruby Brower

Jan 14, 2010

Ruby Brower of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on January 14, 2010. She is survived by her son Don and daughter-in-law Karen; grandson Don II and wife Rochelle; granddaughter Michelle Yagey and husband Jeff; and six loving great grandchildren, MacKenzie, Kelsey, Jacob, Ben, Zach, and baby Annabelle. A celebration of her life will be held at Thursday, January 21, 2010 at...

Laurie  W. Hummel

Laurie W. Hummel

Jan 13, 2010

Laura ""Laurie"" Hummel. 42 years of age of Littleton, Colorado. Laurie passed away after a long illness. Beloved daughter of Elizabeth ""Betty"" and Robert Vincent Hummel; sister of Susan Scott, Dan (Janet) Hummel, Karen (Keith) Lawton; aunt of Jeffrey Scott, Ashley Lawton, Robert Lawton, Jacob Lawton; and ""mommy"" of Samie. Laurie served as a Registered Nurse in the Denver area...

Laurie Hummel

Laurie Hummel

Jan 13, 2010

42, of Littleton. Laurie passed away after a long illness. Beloved daughter of Elizabeth ""Betty"" and Robert Vincent Hummel; sister of Susan Scott, Dan (Janet) Hummel, Karen (Keith) Lawton; aunt of Jeffrey Scott, Ashley Lawton, Robert Lawton, Jacob Lawton; and ""Mommy"" of Samie. Laurie served as a Registered Nurse in the Denver area for many years.