Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Jane Lee Duncan
Jun 15, 2025
Jane Lee Duncan passed June 15, 2025 at home in the arms of her husband of 56 years. She was 78 years old, born July 22, 1946 in Denver Colorado and succumbed to a lengthy disease of PSP.
Jane is survived and missed by her loving family, husband Garry R. Duncan, Daughters Rhonda Lynn Duncan (Karl) of Broomfield CO, Dana Marie...
Donald Ray Koger
Jun 15, 2025
Donald Ray Koger, “Popi”, was born in Englewood, CO on February 5, 1933.
He was called to heaven at the age of 92, in Henderson, CO on June 15, 2025.
He is survived by his 3 children: Mike (Susie), Pattie (Frank), and Ken (Maria). He is also survived by his 9 grandchildren and their spouses, 12 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild...
James "Jim" L. Balkema
Jun 14, 2025
James "Jim" L. Balkema of Englewood, Colorado passed away on June 14, 2025 at the age of 87. Loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
A Celebration of Jim's life will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 1:00PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood. A Reception will immediately follow.
Please share your memories of Jim and...
Carol Whisenhunt
Jun 14, 2025
Carol Whisenhunt passed away after a long illness, peacefully, at her home in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, on June 14, 2025. She was born in Astoria, Queens, and moved with her family, as a young girl, to Concord, California. In the early years of her adult life, she worked as a special assistant for several CEO’s of nationally based companies in...
Connie Selby
Jun 14, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing for Connie Selby, 75 of Lakewood, Colorado, who departed this life on June 14th.
She is survived by three sisters: Ymelda, Arlene & Cathy (Hank), many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and will be deeply missed by all.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday July 1, 2025 from 4-7pm & a...
Chadric Michael Aman
Jun 14, 2025
Chad Michael Aman, 58, passed away on June 14, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. Born on September 7, 1966, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Chad’s life was a vibrant symphony of rhythm and energy that left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
From the very beginning, music was the heartbeat of Chad’s world. Raised in a home that doubled as YMA...
Leslie Gunnell Mason
Jun 14, 2025
Leslie passed away in the early evening hours of June 14, 2025. He was ninety-five years young. He just celebrated his birthday and when blowing out his candles, was asked what his wish was; his reply was, “To Live”. He loved life. He loved the beauty of the earth with her flowers and trees. He wrote often in letters describing...
Maureen Frances Sullivan-Lajczok
Jun 14, 2025
In Loving Memory, Beloved Wife and Devoted Mother
Maureen Frances Sullivan-Lajczok was born on July 4th, 1954. From the beginning of her life's journey, she spread joy and happiness to those around her. At a very young age she became passionate about horses and horseback riding, with that love shared with all animals, and a particular soft spot for Newfoundland's. She...
Susan Rossiter
Jun 14, 2025
Susan was born August 7th, 1944 in Des Moines, Iowa. Chester and Anna Mae Book had run out of names by the time Susan was born so she was never given a middle name. She had 5 brothers and 3 sisters. She grew up in a loving family and helped raise her younger sisters. In her teen years she worked...
Aleksandr "Al" Fredrick Hilton Grimm
Jun 13, 2025
Aleksandr Frederick Hilton Grimm was born on March 22, 1979 in Aurora, Colorado. He was born to Janis Varney and Richard Grimm and was 46 years old when he passed on June 13th, 2025.
Lifetime partner Paul Wolfe. Sibling's Jennifer Hernandez, Kevin Grimm, Adrienne Snider, Amanda Colavito, and Megan Gallus-Grimm. Step Mother Lana Gallus. Nieces Adrianna Moore, Sarah Fineran, Abigail Fineran,...
Judith Turner
Jun 13, 2025
With hearts full of love and gentle sorrow, we bid farewell to our beloved mother, Judy Turner, who passed away peacefully at her home in Henderson, Nevada, on June 13, 2025. Born on November 26, 1933, in Wichita, Kansas, to Theodore and Mildred Carman, Judy’s remarkable 91-year journey was a testament to the power of love, resilience and strength she...
Christine "Tina" Marie Garcia
Jun 13, 2025
Christine “Tina” M. Garcia
Born January 15, 1947 in Vincennes In, entered into eternal rest at her home in Commerce City, CO June 13, 2025. Married to Julian Garcia September 11, 1977. Survived by her Husband Julian, and two sisters Jannette Hurtado, and Annette Henn. Preceded in death by her parents Ida and Lawrence Potter, brothers: Ronnie, Don, Joe and sister...
Jerry Keith Wiles
Jun 13, 2025
Jerry Keith Wiles, age 89, passed away on June 13, 2025, in Littleton, Colorado, with the same honor and humility that defined his life. Born in Nebraska and raised in Wichita, Kansas, he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Kansas State University before moving to Minnesota, where he met his beloved wife, Clare. Together, they raised three sons.
After college,...
Geraldine "Jerry" Dortland Wheeler
Jun 13, 2025
Geraldine “Jerry” Dortland Wheeler was born in Hays, KS on February 26, 1936 to Gerald and Lucy Dortland. Jerry and her brother Everett grew up on the farm in Gorham, KS. Her high school years were spent at Sacred Heart High School in Wichita, KS, graduating in 1954. She married, had four children. After relocating to Denver, CO, she became...
Carrol Lee McCallister
Jun 12, 2025
Carrol Lee McCallister of Golden, Colorado passed away peacefully in her home on June 12, 2025 at the age of 91. Carrol was born to Harry and Dorothy Allen in St. Joseph Missouri on May 16, 1934. She was the eldest of four daughters, Marilyn Elder (deceased), Diana Bartlow (deceased) and Anita Lyon.
Carrol survived by her sons Tom McCallister and...
James Joseph Johnson, Sr.
Jun 12, 2025
James Joseph Johnson Sr. passed away on June 12, 2025 while under hospice care at The Springs at St. Andrew's Village in Aurora, Colorado.
Jim was born on April 20, 1943 in Troy, New York to Ruth M. Corr and Edward Johnson Sr, both of New York. He graduated from Catholic Central High School in Troy and attended Hudson Valley Community...
Ronnie Erwin Watson
Jun 12, 2025
Ronnie "GP" Erwin Watson, born in Beaumont TX, January 21st 1938, passed away peacefully, yet unexpected, on Thursday June 12th, 2025.
He grew up in Beaumont TX where he attended South Park High School (Class of 1956) and Lamar University (Class of 1960) where he received a degree in Civil Engineering.
He also met the love of his life, Gretchen Burner, while...
Sandra Jo Drumm
Jun 12, 2025
Sandra Jo “Sandy” Drumm was born Sandra Jo Hamilton on January 9, 1962 in Haynesville LA to Mary Faye and Bobbie Jo Hamilton. She passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025 at age 63 after an extended battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Gary, their two sons Alan and Kyle, six grandchildren Tessa (12), Eli (11), Avery...
Duane William Meis
Jun 12, 2025
Duane William Meis, 62, of Evans, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 in Denver, Colorado, in the presence of loving family.
Duane was born on June 6, 1963, in Concordia, Kansas, to Herbert William Meis and Judith Regina (Kieffer) Meis. He grew up in various small rural towns across Kansas and Colorado, eventually graduating from high school in Chappell,...
Gerald Raymond Bueker
Jun 12, 2025
Gerald Raymond Bueker was born on September 11, 1949 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the son of Emil William and Ella Mae (Higgins) Bueker. Gerry entered into eternal peace on June 12, 2025 surrounded by his loving family in Colorado.
Gerry served in the US Army Special Forces (The Green Berets) in Vietnam from 1967 to 1970. He served with honor receiving many...
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