Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Matthew "Matt" Smith
Mar 17, 2023
We are saddened to share the news of the unexpected passing of Matt Smith, 48, loving husband to Richelle and devoted father to Averee (20) and Jaiden (14). Matt passed away suddenly on Friday, March 17, while at home recovering from outpatient surgery.
Matt was born on October 25, 1974, in Denver, Colorado. He attended high school...
David Peterson
Mar 17, 2023
David Peterson, 88, peacefully passed away at home on March 17, 2023. He was born to Arthur and Edna (Rogers) Peterson on January 10, 1935. He grew up working on the family farm along Bear Creek, and was very involved in 4H and high school athletics. He attended Bear Creek High School, graduating as valedictorian in 1953. Although Dave and...
Jack Swedberg
Mar 17, 2023
Jack Thomas Swedberg (July 2, 1949 to March 17, 2023) died after a brief illness. He grew up in Colorado Springs, graduated from Colorado School of Mines and then moved to Littleton, Colorado. Jack was retired but had worked for Hewlett Packard and Martin Marietta. He is survived by his brothers, Jay and Jim Swedberg. His hobbies included working...
Marian Giannasi
Mar 16, 2023
Marian Giannasi, 95, passed away on March 16, 2023, after a long, busy and passionate rewarding life.
Marian was born to Lillian Schultz Turner and Murley Turner on February 19, 1928, in Denver Colorado.
Marian was baptized on the 8th day of April 1928 at the All Saints Church and will have her funeral services...
Vaughn Johnson
Mar 16, 2023
Our amazing son Vaughn Armand Johnson left his parents’ embrace on Thursday, March 16, 2023, after a long fight with acute myeloid leukemia. He was just 14 years old.
Vaughn was born on July 11, 2008. From the moment he was born, he brought love and laughter wherever he would go. Everyone loved his sense of humor...
Judith Suess
Mar 16, 2023
Judith Ann Suess, 75, of Aurora, CO formerly of Winner, SD passed away on March 16, 2023.
Judy was born to Ruby(Unruh) McGinnis and Julius McGinnis on July 4, 1947. She grew up on a farm near Marion, SD and attended a one room school near their farm. She attended Mount Marty High School and graduated from...
Fritz Johnson
Mar 15, 2023
Fritz K. Johnson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15 at the age of 94 in Littleton, Colorado.
Fritz is survived by his wife, Shirley Johnson, who brought him great joy in his later years. In addition he is survived by his family from his first marriage: Lynda Meyer (David Meyer); Denise Moore...
Michael Ferraro
Mar 15, 2023
Michael “Mike” B. Ferraro passed away on Wednesday, March 15 at the age of 64.
He was born on September 6, 1958, in Plainfield, New Jersey, to Ronald “Ronnie” Ferraro and Helen “Pat” (Gilmore) Ferraro Fitzpatrick. Michael was a loving son, husband and friend, and proud father and grandfather.
Never one to shy away from...
John Mulligan
Mar 15, 2023
John E. Mulligan entered eternal life peacefully, surrounded by his family, March 15, 2023 at the age of 76. He is survived by his loving wife Leta Katherine Mulligan of 56 years, Highlands Ranch; two daughters: Leta V. Mulligan, Highlands Ranch; Amy Marie Wall (David) Littleton; five grandchildren: Blake Patrick Cassidy, Dallas, Texas; Mark Patrick Cassidy, Denver; Jack Patrick...
Tong Ly
Mar 15, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for Tong Ly. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Roxanne "Gaga" Bisetti
Mar 15, 2023
On Wednesday March 15, 2023, Roxanne “Gaga” Bisetti; loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 74. Roxanne is survived and missed by her loving husband Jim Bisetti of 46 years; and children Jami and Janna (Ben). Forever cherished and remembered by her grandchildren; Rachel, Colin, Jack, and Charlotte. In the last few years Roxanne became a dog...
Christy Ann Ranzenberger
Mar 14, 2023
The Funeral service for Christy will be held at 12Noon on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3101 S. Flanders Street, Aurora, CO 80013, with a visitation at the Church from 11-11:45am. All are welcome.
For those wishing to participate virtually on April 15th, please click on...
John Steven Cassaday
Mar 14, 2023
John Steven Cassaday (Steve) passed away on the 14th of March, 2023. He was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on December 17, 1954, to Regina and John Cassaday. Steve is survived by his wife Linda, his sister Jana Cassaday-Madara, his brother Barry Cassaday, and his two goddaughters MacKenna and Shelby Norris.
As the son of an Air...
Anita Jacobs
Mar 14, 2023
Anita M. Jacobs of Littleton, Colorado passed away on March 14, 2023 at the age of 83. Loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
A Committal Service will be held on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 11:15AM at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver.
Please share your memories of Anita and condolences with...
Joyce Seely
Mar 14, 2023
Joyce (Joy) Seely passed away peacefully in her home on March 14, 2023 at the age of 78. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Joy was loved by all and had a true heart for children. She loved the Lord with all her heart and as she would say, "She's sitting in Jesus' lap".
David Wittke
Mar 14, 2023
David Eugene Wittke, age 74, died on March 14, 2023. He was originally from Brighton, Colorado, but has been a resident of Arvada for most of his adult life. Dave joined the United States Marine Corps in 1966, served 13 months in Vietnam and made the rank of Corporal. He became a Denver police officer in 1970 and proudly...
Robert "Bob" Schueneman
Mar 14, 2023
Robert "Bob" Schueneman was born in Akron, Ohio, on February 20, 1927, to Harry and Thelma (née Southwick). Bob had a younger sister, Mary Ellen, born in 1932, who predeceased Bob in 2013.
Bob attended Akron North High School, where he lettered in football. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, training at Naval Station...
Howard Ellis
Mar 14, 2023
Howard Ronald “Ron” Ellis of Aurora, CO, died peacefully on March 14, 2023. He was 90 years old. Ron was born June 25, 1932, in Springfield, Illinois. His parents were Howard O. and Irma K. Ellis
Ron grew up in Springfield and went to Feitshans HS and was a member of the National Honor Society. He graduated...
Robert Hall
Mar 13, 2023
Robert (Bob) L. Hall, 67, Aurora, Colorado, passed away March 13th after battling cancer. He was born April 23, 1955 in Tokyo, Japan, son of the late Evan & Mieko Hall. Bob was a talented carpenter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and basketball. He was a graduate of Purdue University. Bob loved his family very much. His grandchildren were the...
Donald Snearline
Mar 13, 2023
Donald Paul Snearline, age 77, of Aurora, CO, died on March 13, 2023. Born February 21, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to Paul Albert and Elizabeth Katherine (Burns) Snearline. He graduated from Gonzaga High School in Washington DC in 1964, and graduated from Penn State University in 1967. He married Marya Dolores Gilmore in 1970, and resided in Ann Arbor,...
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