Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

John Miller Van Voorhis

John Miller Van Voorhis

Feb 7, 2005

John Miller Van Voorhis John M. Van Voorhis, 86, passed away February 6, 2005, in Englewood, Colorado. He was born August 17, 1918 in Bucyrus, Ohio to Harry and Eleanor (Miller) Van Voorhis. John received his B.S. from Wooster College and his M.S. in Economic Geology from Rutgers University. After training at Ft. Belvoir, VA, he served as a Lt....

LaVonne  H Thomas

LaVonne H Thomas

Feb 7, 2005

THOMAS, LAVONNE, H. Of Denver. Born Aug. 13 1935, Died Feb 7, 2005. Active in the American Legion Auxiliary, served as Department and Post 1 President. Survived by husband Bill, son Don; daughter Cindy; & seven grandchildren. Memorial Service Thursday, 8:30 am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Interment at Ft. Logan National. Cemetery.

Charles  Edwin Popham

Charles Edwin Popham

Feb 7, 2005

Charles Edwin Popham Charles E. Popham, Captain, US Army Retired, passed away February 7, 2005, at the age of 89. Charles was born April 2, 1915 in Murray, Iowa, to Ruby Johnson and Edwin Popham. Charles married Lucille W. Popham, October 1, 1941, at the J.C. Penney on Broadway in Denver, where the couple first met. He served in the...

Kim  Rochelle Stover

Kim Rochelle Stover

Feb 6, 2005

Kim R. (Nissen) Stover, born in Cheyenne, WY on September 14, 1959. Loving Wife of Joe Stover; Loving Mother of Krista Almy & Luke Stover; Parents Ken Nissen, Sr. and Ferma Nissen & The Late Betty (Walls) Nissen; Brother & Sister-in-Law Ken & Karen Nissen, II; Grandparents Roy & Parkie Nissen & Pearl & Roland Pearson of Cheyenne, WY &...

HAZEL  H. MEANS

HAZEL H. MEANS

Feb 4, 2005

Hazel H. Means, 93, of Aurora, was born June 5, 1911 in Gaston County, NC. Hazel went home to be with the Lord February 4, 2005 in Aurora, CO. She is survived by her son William W. Harris, her grandchildren Scott K. Harris & Carin D. Burnett, and 4 great grandchildren. Visitation Monday 4-8pm, Funeral Service Tuesday 11:00am, both at...

Gilbert  Benjamin Madrid

Gilbert Benjamin Madrid

Feb 3, 2005

Gilbert B. Madrid of Westminster. Husband of Erika M.; father of Amanda (Dominic) Fling; brother of Art and Bob Madrid, Bea Suazo, Inez Chavez, and Lucille Maes; uncle of Linda (Nick) Plute. Also survived by 3 grandchildren. Memorial Service, Thursday, 10:00 a.m., Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado. Services will conclude in the chapel. What we...

Ronald  D. Nelson

Ronald D. Nelson

Feb 3, 2005

Ronald Nelson, 58, died Thursday, Feb. 3rd. Husband of Gloria; father of Terra and Grant. Memorial Service is Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005 at 10 am at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3201 S. Parker Rd., Aurora. Memorial donations suggested to National Kidney Foundation of Colorado, 3545 S. Tamarac Dr., #200, Denver 80237.

Elizabeth  Ann Elliott

Elizabeth Ann Elliott

Feb 1, 2005

ELLIOTT, Elizabeth 'Betty' Elizabeth 'Betty' Elliott, 86, died Monday evening Jan. 31, 2005. Wife of the late Harold N. Elliott; mother of Richard Elliott, Jo Ann Elliott, Carol (Richard) Thibus , Linda (Howard) Hopp, Thomas Elliott, Christine (Robert) Brungardt and Kathleen (Steve) Latorra; grandmother of Diana Barnes, Bradley Hawkins, Christina Thibus, Anthony Thibus, Patricia Tofflemire, Daniel, Hopp, Jeffrey Hopp, Blake...

MARGARET  FRANCES SUTTER

MARGARET FRANCES SUTTER

Feb 1, 2005

Margaret F. Sutter, 78, of Aurora gently and peacefully passed away in the loving embrace of family and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank. Mother of Penelope (Rob) Grote and Jennifer (Steve) Mirabella-McBride. Grandmother of Emily, Annie, Molly, and Robbie. Great grandmother of Hannah Joy. The family will receive friends at the mortuary on Friday from 4 -...

Virginia Henderson

Virginia Henderson

Jan 30, 2005

VIRGINIA (Acierno) HENDERSON Virginia Antoinette Acierno Henderson, 83, passed away suddenly January 30, 2005. She was born October 26, 1921, to Angelina Farinacci and Jerry Acierno. Virginia devoted her life to her family and community. She is loved and will be missed. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, George Madison Henderson, Jr., of Commerce City; one...

Lenae  B. Moore

Lenae B. Moore

Jan 27, 2005

Lenae B. Moore of Thornton died January 27, 2005. Wife of Ralph; mother of Cynthia (Trig) Travis, Rebecca (Keith) Goldstein, Heather Kelley (David Dominguez); sister of Gerald Bordewick; grandmother of Brandon, Kristen, Bryana, Jessica, Sarah, Daniel, Michael, Jennifer, Isabel, Anna Marie; great grandmother of Jacie. Visitation at the mortuary, 9998 Grant St., Monday 5-7pm. Funeral service, Tuesday 11am, Church of...

Ruby  Marie Cronk

Ruby Marie Cronk

Jan 25, 2005

Ruby M. Cronk of Aurora passed January 25, 2005. Wife of the late Rev. Paul A. Cronk; mother of Randy (Becky) Cronk of Mt. Vernon, Ohio and Julie (Rocky) Delimont of Aurora; grandmother of Natalie and Cassie; sister of Paul (Lorene) Fickess, Alice (Carl) Rice and Eula (Paul) Johnson. Funeral Service is Saturday February 5, 2005 at 10 a.m. at...

Johnny Carson

Johnny Carson

Jan 23, 2005

John William Carson, the veteran comedian and talk show host who ruled late night TV for 30 years, died on Jan. 23 of emphysema. He was 79. Born in Corning, Iowa, and raised in Norfolk, Neb., Carson was an above-average student who made his mark as the class clown. He performed magic tricks for local Rotary groups, impersonated Jack Benny...

John  Edward Walker

John Edward Walker

Jan 22, 2005

John Edward Walker, Sr. (Scrappy) John Edward Walker, Sr. (Scrappy) was born on September 23, 1934 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He was the second born to the late Allan Walker and Margaret Lillian Harris. His mother originally gave him the name Scrappy because of his scrawny size as a boy. As he grew older, the name took on a new...

Lee  J. Bullen,  Jr.

Lee J. Bullen, Jr.

Jan 22, 2005

Lee James Bullen, 79 of Thornton. Passed on January 22, 2005. Lee was born on July 17, 1925, and is survived by his loving companion, Opal Bruner, Children, Gregory (Kate) Bullen, Christopher Bullen, Timothy (Cynthia) Bullen, Holly (Ron) Kresch and Hope (Scott) Hadfield, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorial Services at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Sunday...

Leta  Marie Rick

Leta Marie Rick

Jan 16, 2005

LETA RICK Leta was born October 30, 1938 in Burlingame, Kansas to Clarence and Fay Redenbaugh and passed away January 16, 2005, in Denver, Colorado. Leta has been married to Tex Rick for 31 years they were united in marriage June 16, 1973 in Denver, Colorado. Leta worked 24 years as an accounting clerk for the "Fashion Bar" retail clothing...

Don Langhauser

Don Langhauser

Jan 16, 2005

LANGHAUSER, DON 81 of Denver died Jan. 16, 2005. Husband of Betty; father of Linda Akins, Nancy Horst, Janet Dura; grandfather of seven; great grandfather of four. Memorial service, Thursday, 10:00 am, Centerpoint at Windsor Gardens, 597 S. Clinton St. Committal of Cremains, Ft. Logan National Cemetery. Memorial donations suggested to the American Heart Assc. Of Colorado, 1280 S. Parker...

Gerald  Joseph Profancik

Gerald Joseph Profancik

Jan 15, 2005

Survived by his wife Sidney (Canterbury), daughter Jennifer Profancik, son Steven Profancik, 2 step-daughters, Deannea (Darren) Ylinen, Krista (Christopher) McMillan, his mother Helena Profancik, brother Richard (Karen) Profancik, sisters Denise Profancik and Charlene Lapenski, 8 step-grandchildren, 3 nephews and 1 niece. Jerry was a former Colorado State Patrol Officer and Thornton PD Officer. At the time of his death he...

Doug Horn

Doug Horn

Jan 14, 2005

HORN, W. DOUG EVP/COO, Air Wisconsin Airlines Corp. Quiet strength is a gift. And like all else in Doug's life, it was something he shared freely with all those around him. He was a gentle man who listened more than he spoke and a man whose giving nature knew no boundaries. Doug was a loving husband, a beloved father, a...

Frank ""Pee Wee"" Paul Slumski

Frank ""Pee Wee"" Paul Slumski

Jan 13, 2005

Frank "Pee Wee" Slumski. Husband of Jennifer; father of Brittany and Abigail; son of Donna Lloyd; brother of Donna, Melody, and John; grandson of JoAnne and Don Casorla and Ethel Slumski. Visitation, Sunday 12-6 p.m., and Funeral Service, Monday 4 p.m., all at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St. To Those I Love And Those That Love Me...