Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Donald Earl Whipple
May 14, 2025
Donald Earl Whipple passed away at his residence in Aurora, CO on May 14th, 2025, at the age of 99. He was born on August 31st, 1925 to Bernice Irene (Gilmore) and Jacob Earl Whipple in Beeler, KS. He had fond memories of being raised on a farm, the 9th of 13 children, attended a one room schoolhouse in his...
John J. Fleckenstein
May 14, 2025
John J. Fleckenstein, 74, of Denver, died peacefully in his sleep on May 14th, 2025.
John was born on March 12th, 1951, to Adam and Dolores Fleckenstein in Denver, Colorado.
He attended Our Lady of Lourdes Grade School and Saint Francis de Sales High School graduating in 1969. He graduated from the University of Denver with a Bachelor of Science in Business...
Gladys J. Baker
May 14, 2025
Gladys “Myke” Baker, age 98, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, in Denver, Colorado.Myke was born on August 13, 1926, in Lake Mills, Iowa, and grew up attending Ventura schools. She married Loyd Spilman in 1946, and the two built a life together on a farm outside of Clear Lake, Iowa, raising three children: Sheryl, Kathy, and Carol. After...
Stanley E. Penner
May 13, 2025
Stanley (Stan) E. Penner, was born January 26, 1959, in Lakewood, California, to Bruce and Hazel Penner. Stan grew up in Lakewood with his parents and older brother Rod.
Stan attended Elementary, Junior High and High School in Lakewood, graduating from Mayfair High School in 1977. Stan was very active in sports growing up, participating in baseball, basketball and football. He...
Diane Wichert
May 13, 2025
Diane Wichert (Burling), 82, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Diane, a California native, made her way to Denver, where she met Ed in 1972 and married the following year. They spent more than 50 wonderful years together raising four children and creating a lifetime of love and many cherished memories with family...
Jonathan William Held
May 13, 2025
Jonathan William Held, age 42, died on May 13, 2025.
Jon was born in Denver, CO to David Dennis Held and Mary Katherine Held. Jon was a graduate of Eagle Academy in Highlands Ranch, CO before studying to be an auto mechanic in Puyallup, WA. Jon was a German Car Auto Mechanic at various shops in the Denver Metro area.
We remember...
Michael Blake Benton
May 13, 2025
Michael Blake Benton, of Westminster, passed away on May 13, 2025. He was 81 years old. Michael was born in Denver, Colorado on June 17, 1943 to Elton and Marion (Richardson) Benton.
A graveside service with Full Military Honors will take place 2pm, Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, 4400 W. Kenyon Avenue, Denver, CO 80236. Please gather...
Preston "Pep" Hofeldt
May 13, 2025
Preston “Pep” Hofeldt, 90, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, at Sunrise at Pinehurst. Born on December 27, 1934, in Lincoln, Nebraska, Pep lived a long, meaningful life rooted in love and family.
Pep was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Carol Hofeldt; parents, Grant and Mary; brothers Jess and Gary; sister Mona;...
Sharon Kay Struss (Tesch)
May 13, 2025
Honoring a Life Well Lived
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Kay Struss, who left us on May 13th, 2025, at the age of 84. Sharon was born on January 2, 1941, in Waubay, South Dakota and spent her life enriching the lives of others with her kindness, generosity, and unwavering love.
Sharon grew up and...
Pearlene Lola Ann Lacroix
May 12, 2025
In Loving Memory of Pearlene Gingles Lacroix
Our Pearl
January 29, 1978 - May 12, 2025
Our beloved Pearlene, known to so many simply as "Pearl," passed away on May 12, 2025. She was 47 years old. Pearl was born on January 29, 1978, in Denver, Colorado, and remained deeply rooted in the community that raised her. She was a daughter, a sister,...
Mark Alan Sullivan
May 12, 2025
Proud and loving father, husband, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Mark Alan Sullivan, 70, passed away surrounded by loved ones in Denver, Colorado on May 12th, 2025. Born to Thomas Sullivan and Joyce Sullivan (née Ryan) in Ulysses, Kansas on October 22nd, 1954, Mark primarily grew up in Boulder, Colorado, where he also obtained his bachelor’s degree at the University...
Alice R. Hayden
May 12, 2025
Alice R. Hayden, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away May 12, 2025 at her home. She was born on October 13, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York. Alice first met her future husband Jim in high school, but they didn't start dating until after graduation. They married soon after on July 3, 1960. Alice held many different jobs during...
Fredric Leo Landauer
May 11, 2025
Fredric Leo Landauer left this earth & went to live with Our Father on May 11, 2025 after a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Fred was born in Denver, Colorado May 28, 1947 to Jeanne (Montano) Landauer & Franklin Landauer. He was the 6th of 7 children. He grew up in the Park Hill neighborhood & attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic School...
James Douglas Solt
May 11, 2025
Memorial Mass will be at 11:00am Friday, June 6, 2025 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 2361 E 78th Ave, Denver, CO 80229. (Please be advised due to road construction on 78th Ave and York Streets it is advisable to increase your travel time and also Use 88th avenue to Welby Road which turns into 86th Ave...
Leslie August Michaels
May 11, 2025
Leslie August Michaels (89) passed away on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025 in Aurora, CO. Born on June 25, 1935 to Florence (Darm) and Ray Michaels in Dwight, Illinois. Leslie, also affectionately known as Mike, Gus, Butch, or Papa, was born into a farming family with 14 siblings.
After growing up on a farm and attending school in a one-room-schoolhouse...
Bernardine C. Jones
May 11, 2025
In loving Memory of Bernardine C. Jones
1927-2025
Our precious Bernardine Caroline Bonfiglio Jones (Bernie) departed this world on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the age of 98. Bernie was a native of Napa, California, where she also met her late husband, Captain Ralph Everett Jones of Sanford, Florida. Bernie’s life as a military wife offered memorable friendships and times well-lived in...
Joseph Gary Buxton
May 10, 2025
Gary Buxton passed peacefully on May 10th, 2025, following a short battle with an acute illness. He was born March 24, 1931, in Baltimore, MD to Veryl Lee Buxton and Teresa Buxton, and had three Brothers and a sister.
Gary was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving overseas during the Korean War. Gary’s career in the insurance business spanned 40...
Enrico Micael Mayotte Cortes
May 10, 2025
Henry was born on October 5th, 1939, in Cavite City, Philippines. Orphaned at a very young age, he was raised by his older siblings and aunts, all strong women who instilled in him a strong work ethic, entrepreneurship, and creativity. Henry met Stella when they were both quite young and got married at 16. They had eight children and lived...
Alice Faye Trujillo
May 10, 2025
Alice Faye Trujillo passed away on May 10, 2025. She was born on October 24, 1937 in North Adams, MA to Arthur and Marion Dustin. She enjoyed her time in Massachusetts, being close to extended family. She would share stories about taking piano lessons and watching her father play ice hockey. Alice was the oldest of 4 daughters, and at...
Otto Joseph "Joe" Bebber, Jr.
May 10, 2025
Born in Denver, Colorado on January 10, 1945, Otto “Joe” Joseph Bebber Jr. passed away on May 10, 2025 after suffering from vascular dementia. A man whose joy for life was deep, Joe leaves behind a legacy of humor, friendship, and unforgettable stories.
Joe was the cherished son of Ruth and Otto Bebber Sr., and a proud graduate of both Wheat...
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