Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Mary Sheila O'Rourke
May 18, 2009
Mary Sheila passed away May 18, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents Dr. and Mrs. Donald H. O'Rourke and brother Donald H. O'Rourke, Jr. Survived by sister Patricia O'Rourke Monaghan, brother Thomas P. O'Rourke, sister-in-law Mrs. Donald H. O'Rourke, Jr., and many nieces and nephews. Private Memorial Mass to be held Friday, May 22, 2009, 10AM, at Mother of...
Laura R. Bedwell
May 18, 2009
Laura R. Bedwell, 45, passed away May 18, 2009. Loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt. Survived by her husband Richard Bedwell; children James (Desiree) Bedwell and Teresa Bedwell; parents Robert and Carol Mann; grandmother Ruth Klevjord; brother David (Cindy) Mann, and sisters Liz (Gary) Moyer and Lisa (Rudy) Beieler; and nephews and nieces Tyson and Fawnia Moyer, Rachael, Erica...

John E. Ross
May 18, 2009
John, 91, of Denver, passed away May 18, 2009. He was born in Acme, WY on September 15, 1917. John is survived by his sons Elmo (Mary) Goddard, Johnny (Adeline) Goddard, & Jerry (Rita) Goddard; 8 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, & 3 great-great-granchildren; his sister, Anne Bond of Union, NE; 6 nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his...

Charles Boyle
May 18, 2009
Charlie passed away May 18, 2009. He is survived by his mother, JoAnn Pierce; sisters, Edith Jones and Evelyn Boyle; brother, Steven Boyle; children, Charles M. Boyle, Jr., Kimberly Arellano; and his grandson, Charles M. Boyle, III. Charlie was preceded in death by his father, Edsel Boyle and his step-father, Glen Pierce. Charlie was born in Santa Paula, CA on...
Helen Anna Bushart
May 17, 2009
Helen Anna Bushart, 92, formerly of Liberal, Kansas, passed away May 17, 2009 in Littleton, Colorado. She was born October 16, 1916, in Selden, Kansas, a daughter of Herman Nicholas and Wilhelmina Anna Duesberg Moheng. Helen met her husband, L.M. Bushart in Goodland, Kansas. They were married in Goodland on June 7, 1938. Their early years of marriage were in...

Jean T. Shaffer
May 17, 2009
Jean (Smagacz) Shaffer, R.N., 58, of Wheat Ridge, died May 17, 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Nellianna (Brent) Edelen; mother-in-law, Alma Shaffer; and nine siblings. Her husband, Michael, preceded her in death. Visitation, Wednesday, 6:30-7pm, Rosary, 7pm, both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel. Memorial Mass, Thursday, Noon, Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 3900 Pierce St. Please...

Agnes A Fuchs
May 17, 2009
Agnes A. Fuchs, 91, of Greenwood Village, Colorado, died May 17, 2009. After a government career she devoted her energies to investing, gardening and charitable projects. She is survived by daughters Sandy Stokely and Jan Morris; grandchildren LeeAnn Williams and Matthew Koenig; and three great granddaughters. She will be buried at Arlington Cemetery, PA, with her husband, John W. Fuchs.

Naomi R. Lasater
May 17, 2009
Naomi R. Lasater, wife of Dr. Gene Lasater; mother of Eric, Randy, Marty, Scott; seven grandchildren. Memorial Service, Saturday, May 23, 2009, 1:00 in the afternoon at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 East Hampden Avenue, Cherry Hills, CO 80113. In lieu of flowers gifts suggested to Bethany Lutheran Church. Please share memories of Naomi and condolences with her family by selecting...
Rita R. Stoll
May 17, 2009
Born August 9, 1922 in Gaylord, KS. Preceded in death by her father & mother, Edmund and Balbina Schneider, and a Sister, Nadine. Raised on a farm in Oakley, KS; she went to high school in Windhurst, KS. After which she attended Sacred Heart College in Wichita, KS receiving her degree in Medical Technology. After interning in the Kansas State...

Gerald Paul Klein
May 16, 2009
In Loving Memory Gerald Paul Klein, age 65, of Littleton, CO, passed away May, 16, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 7, 1944, in Underwood, North Dakota. He lived in the Boulder/Littleton areas for 38 years. Gerald served in the US Air Force for 4 years as a Radar Technician. He graduated in May 1972...
Jerry Ray Glidden
May 15, 2009
Jerry Ray Glidden, a husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend to many, passed away on Friday May 15th, 2009 in his home in Aurora. Jerry is survived by his wife Mary Glidden, children; Kelly (Jason) Elmore, Brad Glidden and Kim (Raymond) Hilton, sister Terry Glidden and grandchildren Ricky, Wesley and Parker Hilton. Jerry was born to Peter Glidden and Eileen...
Leroy W. Cooper
May 14, 2009
100 years, passed away May 14, 2009 in his home. Father of Leroy (Patti) Cooper, Jr. and Sandy (Ronnie) Gibson; grandfather of Danielle (Dennis) Medlin and Kristin (Benjamin) Mokry; grandfather to Craig Willie; great grandfather of Dalton Medlin, Devon Medlin, Joshua Mokry; and brother of Paul (Eunice) Cooper and Archie (Lois) Cooper; and uncle of caring niece Lorraine Hillary. He...
Sean Patrick Healy
May 13, 2009
Sean Patrick Healy 35, passed away May 13, 2009. Beloved son of Robert G. and Shelly Healy; loved brother of Bob Healy, Kerry Healy and Jimmy Healy; and loving father of Kelly and Cameron Healy. Also survived by his large, loving, Irish Clan; brother Marines everywhere and cherished friends. Visitation Sunday, May 17, 11am - 1pm with Rosary begining at...
Sandy Lee Johnson
May 13, 2009
Sandy Lee Johnson was born January 17, 1968, in Ocala, Florida, the second daughter of Susan and Steven Turney. She was a beautiful little sweetheart who grew into a lovely, compassionate woman, sensitive, funny, intelligent and kind-hearted. She was creative and enjoyed writing, especially humorous material. She played guitar, sang, wrote some songs, and enjoyed karaoke, dancing, and many types...
Clara Lou Shannon
May 12, 2009
Lou Shannon, of Denver, passed away May 12, 2009. She is survived by her nieces Judy Shannon of Overland Park, KS and Kim Porter of Waterloo, IA; nephews, Joel Porter of Wabasha, MN, and Bruce Porter of Mason City, IA; several great nieces and nephews and her friend, Ann Grady of Denver. Lou was preceded in death by her parents,...

Rose J. Corso
May 12, 2009
Sons: Robert P. (Jennifer) Corso, Patrick M. (Julie) Reilly Grandchildren: Isabella Corso, Jennifer & Staci Reilly Brothers: Vincent Vicari & Salvatore Vicari
Thomas Paul McCann
May 11, 2009
McC ann, Thomas Paul June 11, 1933 May 11, 2009. Today, a gentle giant went home to meet his maker. His was a life of great passion, remarkable dedication and loyalty, and plain good fun. Thomas Paul McCann was born June 11, 1933, the second son of Florian and Virginia McCann, of the family ranch east of Culbertson, Montana. Tom...

Don W. Taylor
May 11, 2009
Don, 74, of Denver. Preceded in death by his wife Helen Taylor; and son Scott Taylor. Father of Jon (Susan) Taylor and Dana (Bryan) Chamberlin; father-in-law of Tammy Taylor; brother of Linda Taylor Keill; and grandfather of Brian, Jeff, Tina, Alex and Jack Taylor and Brittany Chamberlin. At his request, there will be no services. Please share memories of Don...
Gregory James Cota
May 11, 2009
Gregory Cota, survived by his parents Victor and Teresa; sister Tiffany and many other family members. Visitation will be held, Friday, May 15, 2009, from 4-7pm, Funeral Service on Saturday, May 16, 2009, at 11am. Both at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, CO 80014.

Frances Martinez
May 11, 2009
Frances Martinez, 85, of Denver, passed away, May 11, 2009. Survived by her husband Pete Martinez, Sr., son Pete (Virginia) Martinez, Jr., grandmother of Jessica (Doug) Milligan, Pete (Rebecca) Martinez, various nieces and nephews. Graveside Service, Ft. Logan National Cemetery, at 9:15AM, Friday, May 15, 2009 (Staging Area C). Please share memories of Frances and condolences for the family by...
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