Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

John  Joseph Kempter

John Joseph Kempter

Nov 2, 2008

John J. Kempter, 88, passed away November 2, 2008. Beloved father of LeRoy Eldrige, Patricia (Donald) Koger, Robert Kempter, Richard (Betty) Kempter; grandfather of 20. Also survived by numerous great grandchildren; great great grandchildren; and sister Agnes Pinkerton. John was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Eileen; and sons James Kempter and Dave Parks. John was in...

Florence  Virginia Eighmy

Florence Virginia Eighmy

Nov 2, 2008

Florence V. Eighmy, 87, of Denver. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Eighmy and sons, Randy and Terry. Survived by her daughter, Sharon (Don) Halford; 10 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Memorial Service, Monday, 10:30am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Blvd., Interment, Fort Logan National Cemetery.

Stephanie Celentano

Stephanie Celentano

Oct 31, 2008

Celentano, Stephanie ""Fannie"" 89, entered into eternal life October 31, 2008. Beloved mother of Angela (Don) Pendergraft, Joanne Celentano, and Stephanie (Alan) McArthur; loving grandmother of 4 granddaughters; proud great grandmother of 5; great great grandmother of 2; sister of Rita Minellono; sister-in-law of Florence Celentano of Canada. Also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded...

Toni  Kay McKinney

Toni Kay McKinney

Oct 31, 2008

Toni K. McKinney, 49, of Lakewood. Wife of Ronald G. Mother of Brian, Stacey, Scott McKinney. Daughter of Bonnie McLean. Sister of Terri (Rick) Schindler, Lance (Sharon) McLean. Daughter-in-law of Susan (Mel) Wells. Sister-in-law of Patti (Doug) Muller. Preceded in death by father, Phillip McLean. Memorial Service, Thursday, 10:00 AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 So. Wadsworth Blvd. Memorials...

Mary  A Harty

Mary A Harty

Oct 31, 2008

Survived by children Mike (Linda), Mary Pat, and Anne (Scott); grand- children Sean, Alisha, Jim, Meg, and Nicole. Visitation, Wednesday 6-7 PM, followed by Rosary at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 E. County Line Rd. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 11 AM, St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 8035 S. Quebec. Interment at Fort Logan National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, dona-...

Shirley  E. Vanzant

Shirley E. Vanzant

Oct 31, 2008

Survived by her husband, Vern; daughter, Tronica Lindstrom; son, Timothy Vanzant; grandchildren, Brandon Vanzant and Eric Lindstrom; sister, Evelyn Anderson and brother David Everson. Memorial Service 11 AM Tuesday, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd.

Barbara  J. McDonnell

Barbara J. McDonnell

Oct 30, 2008

Barbara Jane Balluff Weisenhorn McDonnell, 95, passed away October 30, 2008. Beloved mother of Mary Weisenhorn Mahon, Paul (Nancy) Weisenhorn, Pete (Lenna) Weisenhorn and James Weisenhorn; loving grandmother of Barbara Mahon (Bob) Wenzel, Carol Mahon (Vicente) Medina, Joan Mahon, Darid DeMulle-Mahon, Amy Weisenhorn and Jody Weisenhorn; proud great grandmother of Cecilia Medina, Michelle Medina, Michael Wenzel and Sarah Wenzel. She...

Wilbert  Lee Beacham,  Jr.

Wilbert Lee Beacham, Jr.

Oct 30, 2008

BEACHAM, 63, passed away October 30, 2008. Father of Hal (Emily), Brian and Sheldon; grandfather of Jaid and Derrick; brother of Carolyn Province and Jesse Beacham. A committal service will be held 10:15AM, Friday, November 7, 2008 at Ft. Logan National Cemetery.

Evangeline Collier

Evangeline Collier

Oct 30, 2008

Evangeline Collier, 87, of Denver, died October 30, 2008. She is survived by her children, Karen (Donald) Vizina, Lynn (Jeff) Birdsall, Amoree (Dale) Erdmann, Carroll (Carl) Jones, and Tyson (Sherry) Collier; 18 grandchildren; and 45 great-grandchildren. Her son, Kenneth, preceded her in death.

Joan  L. Hymas

Joan L. Hymas

Oct 29, 2008

Joan L. Hymas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away after a valiant battle with Pancreatic Cancer on October 29, 2008. Joan was born in Richmond, UT on April 30, 1942 and is survived by her children, Nyla (David) Crosby, Marlynn (Ken) Avery, Darren (Kristie) Hymas, Karma (Benjamin) Schwalger, Eldeen (Judd) Pickett and 19 grandchildren. Joan was preceded...

Paula Test

Paula Test

Oct 28, 2008

Paula Test passed away October 28, 2008 after a valiant fight against breast cancer. Paula is survived by her husband, John; children, Shelby (spouse, Horacio) and Colin; grandchildren, Lucas and Annalise; brother, Eric; and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother, Jane, and sister, Carolyn. Donations can be made to St. Barnabas...

James  William Bruskotter

James William Bruskotter

Oct 28, 2008

James William Bruskotter, 92, a longtime resident of Denver, passed away October 28, 2008. Preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Rosemary Mertz, and eldest son, Bill Bruskotter. Survived by his three children, Tom (Jackie), Pam (Jeff) Melton, and Don (Gaylene), six grandchildren, Erik, Kurt, Courtney, James, Stephen, Zach, and five great-grandchildren. James received degrees from St. Joseph's...

Herbert  W. Wall

Herbert W. Wall

Oct 28, 2008

Herb Wall, 87, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2008 after a long illness at the VA Medical Center in Denver. Survived by sons Herb Wall, Jr., Jean Wall, and Yves (Wilma) Durand; sister, Lorraine Tejral and brother, Art Wall; 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie; brother Leroy Wall and sister Alvina Baker....

Jack  E. Jones

Jack E. Jones

Oct 28, 2008

1963 was a great year in Denver, Colorado, because Jack was born to the Jones family. The mischievous little red-head brought joy, love and challenge into his family. At age 12, he was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Although he didn't understand why, he chose to go forward with a positive attitude rather than waste energy asking ""why"". He graduated...

Mary Knapp

Mary Knapp

Oct 28, 2008

Mrs. Mary Kathryn Knapp, 86, of Denver, passed away on October 28th, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice. Survived by her children, Rosemary (James) King, Barbie (Larry) Magruder, Peggy (Douglas) Townsend, Jean (David) County, Thom Knapp, Michael (Reina) Knapp, Jim Knapp, Steve (Naomi) Knapp; sixteen grandchildren & seven great-grand-children; four sisters, Winifred Kaltenbach, Isabel Moore, Betty...

Roger  M Anderson

Roger M Anderson

Oct 27, 2008

Roger M. Anderson of Littleton. Husband of JoAnn. Father of Kelly (David) Ambron, Kristye (Bill Levitt) Anderson & Wade Anderson. Grandfather of Felicia & Zack Henley, and those he loved as his own, Kelly Jo (Gunner) Power, Dexter (Julie) Wiggins, Teresa O'Reily, Juli, Zane, Brittany Levitt, Samatha Anderson, & Reece Wiggins. Brother of Jerry & Joel, Nina Anderson & Darlene...

Bradley Sheppard

Bradley Sheppard

Oct 27, 2008

Bradley W. Sheppard passed away October 27, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Deb; his sweet children, Taylor (15) and Jake (11). He is survived by his father, Major General Jack Sheppard (ret.) and his mother, Norma Sheppard. His brother, Lt. Colo. Greg Sheppard and wife Jutta Sheppard as well as Brad's nephews, Mat and Chris. A celebration of...

Jerry  W. Rodell

Jerry W. Rodell

Oct 27, 2008

Jerry W. Rodell, 87, passed away October 27, 2008. Beloved husband of Peggy; loving father of Eileen (Dick) Engel, Jacqueline Hooper, Pam Barsanti, Barry (Judy) Rogers; proud grandfather of Chad (Vanessa) and Kristin Engel, Laurel (Kenny) Baum, Katina and Steve Rogers, Kelley (Brad) Thom and Cameron Barsanti; and great grandfather of Brody Engel and Strummer Baum. Memorial service Saturday, November...

Brian  Arlen Meehl

Brian Arlen Meehl

Oct 26, 2008

49, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife, Lynn; daughter, Lisa Martinez (Ben) and children, Nicole and Desirae Martinez; daughters, Kelly and Amy Hargrove and loyal companion, Dakota, all of Littleton; his mother, Arlene Meehl; his siblings, James Meehl (Carolyn), Karen Forward (Timothy), Nancy Maddock (Ronald), Jeffrey Meehl (Mary Beth) and loved by...