Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Richard Eugene Slezak
Feb 25, 2009
Richard Eugene Slezak, 83, passed away February 25, 2009. Husband of Maxine Semler Slezak; father of Richard, Jr., Stephen and Robert Slezak; step-dad of Dennis Semler and Debra Brandt; grandfather of Christopher, Samantha, Shelby Marion, Amanda, Jesse Semler and Jeffrey Brandt; and brother of Karen Evans. Memorial Service, Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 11:00 am at Horan & McConaty Family...

Joseph Albert Burn, Jr.
Feb 25, 2009
BURN, JOSEPH A., JR. 69, Born April 20, 1939 and passed away February 25, 2009. Retired owner of Burns Automotive, Best of the Best. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who was extremely dedicated to his family and friends. Husband of Charlotte M. Burn; father of Joseph A . and Stella Burn, Carol L. and Curt...

Joan Bateman
Feb 25, 2009
Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Guy. She is survived by her children, Jill (Dave) Fenoglio, of Wheaton, Illinois, and Gary (Carolyn) Bateman, of Littleton, Colorado; 7 grandchildren; and 14 great- grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, February 27, 2009 from 6-8 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (just one block to...

Susan Lee Youngquist
Feb 24, 2009
Susan, 57, wonderful wife, mother, sister and a beautiful woman, died Feb. 24, 2009, in Littleton, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Lee Cain; and her twin sister and friend, Beth Misner. She is survived by her husband, Jay Ramsdell; children, Jeremy Ryan Gilson, William Egbert Gilson, III, and Terri Lynn Gilson; siblings, Margaret, Jane, John,...

Thomas Orlando Martinez
Feb 24, 2009
Tom passed away on February 24, 2009, after a short illness. Public Vistation, Monday, 3/2, 3:00-7:00 p.m., Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Services, Tuesday, 3/3, 10:30 a.m., also at Horan & McConaty, with viewing one hour prior. Burial following at Ft. Logan National Cemetery. THOMAS (TOM) ORLANDO MARTINEZ ""When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and...
David ""Dave"" Martin
Feb 24, 2009
Dave Martin, 58, of Denver; employed for 35 years at the Rocky Mountain News as a pressman. Dave was born August 21, 1950 in Chicago, IL, and passed away February 24, 2009. Dave was an avid hunter and fisherman and lived by the motto ""Forced to Work - Born to Hunt."" Beloved father of Tara Broshears, and her husband, Cory...

Lavina Elizabeth Schultz
Feb 24, 2009
Lavina Schultz, 90, passed away in Aurora, February 24, 2009. Lavina was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Walt, 16 days prior to her passing. They moved to Grand Junction in 1944 following World War II. For many years Lavina worked side by side with her husband at the Home Style Bakery. Lavina was an active member...
Kenneth R. McKinney
Feb 23, 2009
KENNETH ROBERT MCKINNEY Kenneth Robert McKinney passed away February 23, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital Denver. Kenneth was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on April 10, 1930. He was the oldest child of Robert and Mildred McKinney who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved son Ross and brothers Bernie and Jim. Kenneth is...
Elissa K. Shaner
Feb 23, 2009
Elissa K. Shaner, 39, of Thornton, wife of Brian, mother of Tarah, Kyle, & Ryan, daughter of Trefor & Marilyn Roberts, sister of Elisabeth & Todd. Memorial Service Monday 10:00AM at Westminster United Methodist Church, 3585 W. 76th Ave., Westminster. Please share your memories of Elissa and condolences for the family by clicking the ""Sign Guestbook"" tab below.

Eileen C. Angerer
Feb 23, 2009
Eileen Angerer passed away February 23, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Walter. Survived by children, Marietta Hein, Kathy Ciriello, Tom Angerer, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was also predeceased by one granddaughter. Rosary to be held Sunday, March 1, 6PM, at Horan and McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Memorial Mass, Monday, March 2, 10AM, at St...

Donald Leroy McKinster
Feb 23, 2009
Donald L. McKinster, 77, of Denver, passed from this life on February 23, 2009. Born March 24, 1932 in Denver, he was the son of Jesse Victor and Mary Josephine (Birkby) McKinster. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Ida (Peterson) McKinster; three sons, Clayton McKinster, Jerry McKinster, Stanley (Michele) McKinster; 7 grandchildren, Jennifer Kier, Julie Widmer, Donna McKinster, Louann...

Helen F. Duncan
Feb 23, 2009
DUNCAN, HELEN F. Helen F. Duncan, 93, passed away February 23, 2009. Survived by her loving husband of 65 years, William ""Dunc"", and children, Jody (Peter) Wiebe, Bill (Ann), Jim (Barb), Mary (Matt) Wheeler, Bob (Marg), grandchildren, Anne (Victor) Robertson, Betsy Wiebe, Maggie Duncan, greatgrandchildren, Bella Grace, John Paul Augustus, William Carl, Charlotte Hope. Funeral Mass to be held Friday,...

Josephine R. Elder
Feb 23, 2009
Josephine is survived by her spouse, Ray Elder; daughters: Barbara (Jon) Schoeny, Linda (Bill) Neville; grandchildren: Elizabeth (Gregory) Chatterton, Eric Schoeny, Ryan (Lisa) Neville, Scott Neville; and great-grandchildren: Madysen Grace Neville, Ella Chatterton, Reed Chatterton, Aijana Neville. Recitation of the Rosary, Sunday, March 1, 2009, 4:00 PM, at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (just one...

Robert Ohem Wikoff
Feb 22, 2009
Robert Ohem Wikoff died February 22 in Denver. He was born on July 5, 1924 in Beattie, Kansas to Wilber and Sophia Wikoff. Bob attended school in Beattie, Kansas. After graduation he joined the Marine Corp and served in World War II. Bob also attended the University of Nebraska. He was a Field Representative for the Veterans of Foreign Wars...
Jayson D. Smith
Feb 22, 2009
Jayson Smith, 39, of Broomfield, passed away February 22, 2009 at St. Joseph's hospital after a short and hard fought battle with Leukemia. Jayson is survived by his wife of 18 years and two children, KayLee 12, and Kyle 9. Son of Nancy Weller and Victor and Jane Smith and brother to Jodi Eychner and Jarid Smith. Brother In-Law to...
John D. Peebles
Feb 22, 2009
John was born to Georgia and Denby Peebles in Quincy, Illinois, on August 2, 1925, and he spent his early years there along with his sister Marian. The family moved to South Denver when John was just a youngster. As a young man he took his first job as a paper boy for the Denver Post, and later was an...

Erwin Emil Figge
Feb 22, 2009
Erwin Figge passed away February 22, 2009 in Tucson, AZ. Survived by his wife, Flora; children, Christian (Emma) Figge, and Paul (Janet) Figge; grandchildren, Matthew, Megan, and Michael Figge; brother, Walter (Patricia) Figge; nieces, Therese (Warren) Figge Belle, and Cynthia (Steven Zuhl) Figge. Preceded in death by father, Christian Figge, and mother, Alma Reichert Figge. Service, Monday, 3/2, 10:30 a.m.,...

Peggy Jane Bryan
Feb 22, 2009
BRYAN, PEGGY J. Peggy J. Bryan passed away on February 22, 2009. Survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Oliver, children Dinah (Ken) Rogers, Dave (Jolene), Tim (Dee), grandchildren Andrea, Tyler, Ryan, Matthew, and Brittany. Preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Edna Eisenhower, brother Bud Eisenhower, and sister Pat Fegan. Peggy was also a niece of the...
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