Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

May 7, 2006

John L. Sparks went home to be with our Heavenly Father on May 7, 2006. Born in Grand Junction, CO. Preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Jenney Sparks and his sister, Alyce and step-son Dana.Survived by his wife of 32 years, Billie Jean; Sister, Marilyn Knight; children, Linda Robinson, Mike Sparks, Tim Sparks, Donna Bailey and Vanessa Chapman;...

May 6, 2006

ELDRIDGE, SHEILA KAY Sheila Kay Eldridge, 58, of Lakewood. Wife of Johnny Eldridge; mother of Chrystal (Mark) Smith, and Jason; daughter of Katherine and Oliver Coats; sister of Melinda Sutherland and Debbie Jezierski; grandmother of four. Visitation, Friday 3:00 - 7:00 PM; Funeral Service, Saturday 10:00 AM; both at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth. Memorials to Sheila...

May 4, 2006

Margaret Long Humphrey Born 4/13/46 in Hartford, CT. Loving mother of Beth & Heather. Survived by 3 grandchildren: Amanda, Tommy & Emily; and son-in-laws: Thomas & George. Dedicated 18 years to Pinnacol Assurance, a job she loved. Services, Saturday 10:30 AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. (at Parker Rd.).

May 3, 2006

90, of Denver. Wife of the late Ralph J. Wessler. Survived by her children, Jane (John) Davis and Steven (Cathy) Wessler; grandchildren, Christine, Timothy, Michael, Luke and Kyle; great-grandson, Kiernan. Visitation, Monday, May 8, 3-8PM with a Rosary at 4PM both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Funeral Service, Tuesday, May 9, 12PM, Our Lady of...

May 3, 2006

Gloria Tocci, 74, of Littleton, went to join Pop on May 3, 2006. Born March 25, 1932 in New York City, New York, she was the daughter of Max and Pauline (Yoskiwitz) Turer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel A. Tocci, Sr. She is survived by her children, Joseph Tocci, Deborah Glover, & Daniel Tocci, Jr.; 7...

May 3, 2006

Walter 'Wally ' Stephens, 53, Littleton, CO. Husband of Jane, father of Blake and Drew, son of E. L. Stephens (Marti) Oakhurst, CA and Earline Bidwell (Marshall) , Overland Park, KS passed away of Amyloidosis, a rare blood disease that damaged his heart and other organs, on May 3, 2006. He was 53 years old. Wally was diagnosed with the...

May 3, 2006

Henry "Joe" McNamara, 86, of Englewood, died May 3, 2006. Beloved husband of Alma, loving father of Joe (Debbie). Also survived by step-granddaughter, Kristine Banks, numerous nieces & nephews. Memorials to the Knights of Columbus, 3800 S. Windermere, Englewood, CO 80110.

May 2, 2006

82, passed away May 2, 2006. He is survived by his son, Marion (Velda) Elliott, Jr.; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sisters Elaine Gerk, Dorothy Butterfield, and brothers William, Donald (Helen), Phillip and Frank (Kathleen); and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Marie. Bob was very proud of serving his country...

May 2, 2006

ELLIOTT, MARION (BOB) 82, passed away May 2, 2006. He is survived by his son, Marion (Velda) Elliott, Jr.; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sisters Elaine Gerk, Dorothy Butterfield, and brothers William, Donald (Helen), Phillip and Frank (Kathleen); and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Marie. Visitation Saturday, 9 AM -...

Apr 30, 2006

Ginny Berry, 87, a Denver native, died on April 30, 2006. The Ginny Berry Counseling Center honors her 24 years at Cherry Creek High School. Ginny's Life will be celebrated on Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. at the Churchill Downs School at 8400 East Yale Avenue in Denver, Colorado. Contributions may be made to The Ginny Berry Merit...

Apr 30, 2006

Irene Halverson, 83, passed away on April 30, 2006, at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Born August 1, 1922 on a homestead near Angela, Montana, she was the daughter of Peter Kohn (from Wisconsin) and Emily Fandrich (a German immigrant from Russia). Irene grew up on the family farm on the plains of east-central Montana, attending a one-room...

Apr 29, 2006

Husband of Maxine; father of Debra; brother of Hazel Parton and Joseph Stevens. Visitation, Wednesday 5 to 7 PM; Funeral Service, Thursday 10:00 AM; both at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. The family invites you to sign the guest book at www.horanandmcconaty.com.

Apr 29, 2006

Dr. Charles C. Harbin, who practiced medicine for over 35 years, is survived by his children, Diana Campisi, David Harbin, Steve Harbin, Marilyn Adragna, Kathleen Harbin, Lisa Harbin and Richard Harbin as well as his former wife Patricia Harbin and 10 grandchildren. Dr. Harbin loved his family and friends as well as his garden and his roses. He served his...

Apr 27, 2006

On her birthday, Thursday April 27th 2006, the Lord Jesus called Marcia home to be with him and the angels of Heaven. An angel born to her mother Ann and Martin Schultz in Lincoln Nebraska in 1961, Marcia was a Child of God, one who excelled as a child, teenager, and adult in piano, music, science, mathematics, chemistry, microbiology, and...

Apr 27, 2006

Nadia Evans of Thornton. Mother of Pam Tierney, Mary Jane Adams, Robley Tuttle, Jeff Tuttle, Marie Cothren, Patty McMullen. Also survived by 14 Grand & 7 Great Grandchildren. Memorial Service Wednesday 1:00PM Horan & McConaty Family Chapel 9998 Grant Street, Thornton.

Apr 27, 2006

John C. Costigan, Jr., 92, Colonel, USAF Retired (1965) of Aurora, Colorado. Also retired fron Civil Service at the Air Force Finance Center (1983). Preceded in death by wife, Mary Louise. Father of John C. III (Shirlene) of Aurora and Judy (Ramon) Caracheo of Carrollton, TX. Also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, sister Gertrude (Clem ) Bevan, Baltimore,...

Apr 27, 2006

David William White entered God's loving arms on April 27, 2006. Preceded in death by his father, William. Survived by his mother, Barbara, sister Amy, and his children, Wesly, LeAnn, and Corey. Visitation, Sunday 12- 4:00 PM, Funeral Service at 4:00, both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. Sign the guestbook at Horanandmcconaty.com.

Apr 26, 2006

97, passed away April 26, 2006. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Starkey; son-in-law, Tom Sherry; 3 grandchildren Kirsten (Richard) Taylor, Marta (Matt) Smith, and Wade Starkey; 5 great grandchildren Sheridan, Ransom & Dara Taylor and Gabriel & Jake Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Norbert Priess, and daughter, Jody Sherry. Dorothy was...

Apr 26, 2006

Mary Leah Braun was born in The New York Hospital in Manhattan on January 28, 1981 and moved to Denver with her parents and her two siblings, Anne and Chet, in 1982. She attended Polton Elementary and Graland Country Day School and graduated from Smoky Hill High School in 1999. During her period at Smoky Hill she initiated the school's...

Apr 26, 2006