Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Merlin Hammer
Feb 14, 2006
Merlin Hammer, 71, of Lakewood, died February 14, 2006. Beloved husband of Julie; father of Jean (Kim) Gendill, Jeff (Kathy), Jay (Mandy); grandfather of Briana, Brittany, Brycen, Justin, Emily, Lauren & Gregory; son of Mabel and the late Oscar Hammer. Visitation 2:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth; service 10:30 AM Friday, Lutheran Church of the...
Marjorie B. Graham
Feb 14, 2006
Marjorie L. Graham of Columbine Valley, Colo., a homemaker and former teacher, died 2-14-06 at Porter Hospice. She was 88. Preceded in death by husband Bill, son Phillip and granddaughter Elizabeth Barry. Mother of Martha (Jim) Barry, Bob (Bobbi), Patricia. Grandmother of Matthew (Amie), Craig Barry, Christa (Broc), Kelly Graham. Sister of Idalee Brown and Robert Loutzenhiser. She was born...
Max Oliver Gould
Feb 12, 2006
Max Oliver Gould, Jr, 46, a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, friend and coach passed away February 12, 2006 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Max was born on March 27, 1959 in Sioux City, IA to Max and Sallee Gould, who preceded him in death. He married Katherine Ayers in 1993 and together they have three children,...

Lynda Carman Wilson
Feb 11, 2006
Donations can be made to Mission Hills Church. The Story of Lynda's Miracle... Written by her sister and friend, with Love. Lynda Joanne Carman-Wilson lived a miracle for Seventy years. Born January 8, 1936, to Dr. J. Lyndon and Genevieve Druehl, in the old St. Luke's Hospital, Denver, it was discovered at age two by her doctors that the Patent...
Kay Hyrum Hymas
Feb 11, 2006
HYMAS, KAY H. Kay Hyrum Hymas, beloved husband, son, father and friend, passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2006. Kay was born in Sharon, ID on May 19th, 1940 and is survived by his wife, Joan, his mother, Venna, his children, Nyla (David) Crosby, Marlynn (Kenneth) Avery, Darren (Kristie) Hymas, Karma (Benjamin) Schwalger, Eldeen (Judd) Pickett and 18 grandchildren. Kay...

Patricia Ann Willox
Feb 11, 2006
55, passed away February 11, 2006. She is survived by her son Robert (Tiffany) West; parents John and Dorothy Cole; sister Suzy Davis and brother Michael Cole. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth. Funeral mass Friday, 10:30 AM, St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 8035 S. Quebec St., Centennial. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to...
Nancy Jo Adkins
Feb 10, 2006
Nancy Jo Adkins, 59, entered into rest February 10, 2006. Preceded in death by her father, Norman Clark. Daughter of Mary Welsh, Peoria, AZ; mother of Dawn and Dustin; sister of Stanley Clark and Christine (Josh) Wiestling; aunt of 3 nieces and 1 nephew. Also survived by many loving friends. Nancy was a graduate of Washington High School and Phoenix...

Marguerite A. Piper
Feb 10, 2006
PIPER, MARGUERITE Marguerite A. Piper of Westminster. Visitation 5:00PM-7:00PM Thursday followed by Rosary, Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street. Funeral Mass, Friday 9:00AM, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 11385 Grant Drive, Northglenn. Interment, Fort Logan National Cemetery, 11:00AM Friday, Staging Area B. Published in the Denver Newspaper Agency on 2/15/2006.

Ebba Dawn Winckler
Feb 10, 2006
Ebba Dawn Winckler, 73, of Denver. Passed away peacefully at Porter Hospital, Feb. 10. Preceded in death by Dear husband Frederick A. Winckler. Beloved Mother of William (Karen), Lorraine, C.J. (Jill), and Elizabeth (Bob) Sheid. Loving Grandmother of Billy, Andrea, Derrick (Becci), Luke, Ben, Clinton, Jake and Joey. Great Grandmaother of Ella. A host of friends. Memorial Services, Saturday, 2:00...

Kathryn A Edwards
Feb 9, 2006
Kathryn A. Edwards of Thornton, 88. Born on Sept. 26, 1917 in Greeley, NE. Passed away on February 9th, 2006 in Northglenn, CO. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, & Friend, with quick humor, generosity and love that indeared her to all. Mother of Mary Ann (Russell) Bovaird,& Condo J. Edwards. Also survived by 11 Grandchildren & 11 Great Grandchildren....

George J. Straface, Sr.
Feb 9, 2006
George J. Straface, Sr., of Welby. Father of George Jr., Frank D.(Julie) & JoAnn M. Straface. Grandfather of Ryan(Myranda), Steven,& Nicholas. Great Grandfather of Deion. Also survived by numerous nieces & nephews. Rosary Monday 7:00PM Horan & McConaty family chapel 9998 Grant Street, Funeral Mass Tuesday 10:00AM Assumption Catholic Church 2361 East 78th Avenue, Welby. Entombment Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Stoddard White
Feb 8, 2006
Stoddard White 82, passed away February 8, 2006. He was born October 23, 1923 in Evanston, IL. After the death of his father he moved to Denver in 1930. He graduated from East High School, Denver University and DU College of Law. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He spent 20 years with Illinois California Express (ICX) and...

Paul Urban
Feb 8, 2006
Paul Urban of Arvada, Colorado went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2006. Paul was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years Darlene. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Linda and Dennis Mourning of Claremore, Oklahoma, daughter and son-in-law Judy and Chris Karns of Arvada, Colorado and his son and daughter-in-law Paul...
Nancy C. Newman
Feb 8, 2006
Nancy C. Newman, of Evergreen, Colorado and New York City, passed away 02/08/06 after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband R. James Newman & son James C. Newman. Nancy was deeply committed to the education of children with special needs. She was in her final semester of obtaining a Masters in Special Education and Severe Needs at...
Grasher Leon Johnson
Feb 6, 2006
Grasher "Leon" died on Feb. 6, 2006 at Rose Medical Center in Denver, CO. Leon is survived by his loving and devoted wife Regina, sons Grasher Lamont Johnson and Steven Hurt, parents Grasher Jefferson and Mary Smith, grandmother Pauline Berry as well as four grandchildren, five sisters, and three brothers. Visitation is Monday, Feb. 13th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m....

Genevieve Helen Miller
Feb 6, 2006
Genevieve Helen Miller, 87, passed away February 6, 2006. She is survived by her sons Allen (Linda) Miller, Anthony (Martha) Miller, and daughter Janice (Jeff) Rich; 4 grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren. Private family services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Genevieve's name to the Alzheimer's Association, National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL. 60601-7633.

Frank M. Gaccetta
Feb 4, 2006
Frank Gaccetta Frank (Chic) Gaccetta, 83, of Denver. Beloved husband of Bernice Gaccetta. Father of Debbie (Sam) Cooper, Nancy (Larry)McDaniel. Brother of Clara Ashabraner, Josephine "Peanie" (Jimmie) Spano, Loretta (Bob) Kunath. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 3 great~grandchildren. Rosary, Wednesday 7:00PM, and Funeral Mass, Thursday 10:00AM, both at Assumption Catholic Church, 2361 East 78th Avenue, Welby. He was a...

Marian G. Foss
Feb 4, 2006
Wife of the late Jerry Foss. Marion is survived by her children Patricia (Foss) Hawn, Jerry (Donna) J. Foss, Jr., Jody E. Foss, sister Irene Carlson, 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren as well as many dear friends. Memorial Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13th at Risen Christ Catholic Church, 3060 S. Monaco Parkway, Denver, CO. Private interment...
Mary Ann Costigan
Feb 3, 2006
Preceded in death by husband, James. Mother of Vicki (Steve) Wheeler, Kathy (Bob) Read, Jim (Claire) and Rob Costigan; grandmother of three. Visitation, Thursday 5-7 PM, and Funeral Service, Friday 10 AM, both at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Interment, Ft. Logan National Cemetery. To share a memory of Mary Ann, please go to www.horanandmcconaty.com.

Kenneth James Sperring
Feb 3, 2006
Ken passed on Feb. 3rd, 2006 in Aurora, CO, with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife Barbara, children Keith, Susan and Jeff Sperring, James, Mark and Kenny Vescio. Ken is also survived by One sister Joyce Aspinall, eight grandchildren as well as one great grandson. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Feb. 7th, 2006 at Horan...
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