Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jan 9, 2023

Eugene (Gene) James Horak residence of Parker, Colorado passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, after an extended illness.  He was 86 years old.

Gene was born May 7, 1936 in Schuyler, Nebraska to James and Emma Horak.  After completing high school he entered the Air Force for 4 years.   In 1960 he married Joan Beasley and  then...

Jan 8, 2023

Darren Michael Koontz, age 47, died at UC Health Hospital in Aurora, CO on January 8, 2023, of esophageal cancer. His sons and family were at his side.

He was born on November 11, 1975, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO, the son of Carl and Diane (Gardner) Koontz.

Darren’s journey in this life...

Jan 8, 2023

Katee’ McCalister, age 75, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on January 8th, 2023 at Avamere Nursing Home in Thornton, Colorado.

Her Celebration of Life will be held at Horan & McConaty, 9998 Grant Street (Grant and 100th) in Thornton, Colorado on February 23rd, at 5:30pm with a Dinner Reception to follow.

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Jan 8, 2023

Christa Dorthea Katzenmeier, known to her family as Mutti, Oma, Uroma, and Ur-Uroma (Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Great-Great Grandmother), passed away peacefully on January 8, 2023 at the age of 91. She was born August 9, 1931 in Jena, Germany to Robert and Lisbeth (Geisenhainer) Schroeter. At age 18 she escaped from East Germany, eventually settling in Rheinheim, Germany. In...

Jan 7, 2023

 

Patrick Lyle Gieseker

September 5, 1972 - January 7, 2023

 

Patrick was found deceased from natural causes on Saturday, January 7, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father, Norman Gieseker, and is survived by his mother, Mary Gieseker and his sister, Karen Gieseker.

He was a graduate of Mitchell High School in Colorado Springs, CO...

Jan 7, 2023

Mildred “Dee” Smaldone of Lakewood, Colorado passed away with family by her side on January 7, 2023.  She was born May 8, 1930 in Elwood, Nebraska.  She is survived by sons; David (Sonia), Michael (Kathy), and James (Angie); 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.  Dee was predeceased by her parents, LeRoy and Anna Wheeler; her husband, Jerry, and son,...

Jan 7, 2023

Marcy M. Stone, age 85, passed away in God’s loving arms on Saturday, January 7th, 2023. Born July 12, 1937, in Millerville, Minnesota, to Louie Brozek and Minnie Flink. She spent her early years in Brandon, Minnesota, only to begin her 1st caregiving job at age 15 with the Nelson’s who accepted her as family in Alexandria, Minnesota. It...

Jan 7, 2023

Thelma Ardell “Boots” Hamm of Golden, Colorado entered eternal life on January 7, 2023, at her daughter’s home, where she had lived for the past two years.

Boots was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on June 4, 1925, to Thomas Harold Hancox and Frances Lucille Black Hancox.  Her early life was shaped by the Great Depression, and her...

Jan 7, 2023

Ceire Brett, 28, passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2023, at her home in Denver, Colorado. Her family are deeply saddened and shocked by her sudden death.

Ceire was born July 26, 1994, in Denver to her parents Kevin and Sharon Brett and is also survived by her loving brother, Jack Brett and...

Jan 7, 2023

Jerry Dean Manion, age 71, of Thornton, Colorado passed away on  January 7, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert Frances Manion and Myrtle Ruth Barnhart, and his sisters, Norma Jean Manion and Martha Frances Manion.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Ruth Manion; children, Kelly McNair (Curtis) of Thornton, CO, Samantha Erdmann (Donnie) of Thornton, CO, Joshua Manion (Diane) of Northglenn, CO, and LaDonna...

Jan 7, 2023

Dr. Norman E. Pence, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Norm was born in Lincoln, Illinois, to Norman E. and Edna Mae Pence on September 9, 1943.  After graduating from Lincoln Community High School in 1961, he attended Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, earning his BS in Mathematics in 1965, followed by his MS in 1969. He...

Jan 6, 2023

Elizabeth Laura Lu “Laura” Gottschalk lost her yearlong battle with cancer on Friday, January 6, 2023.

Laura was an exceptional woman. She was the youngest child of a large and loving family from Detroit. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in Education in 1953.  At that time, it was not common for any...

Jan 6, 2023

Betty Lou Geron On Friday January 6, 2023, Betty Lou Geron passed away at the age of 88. She was surround by family in the home of her daughter Stefanie Geron-Day and husband Mike Day. Betty was born March 2, 1934, in Red Wing, Minnesota to her parents Gayle Strole and Ruth Strole. She was the oldest of three...

Jan 6, 2023

Deborah Ruth Duffus passed away in her home on January 6, 2023 at the age of 72.  Debbie was a proud Colorado native, born in Denver, where she graduated from Marycrest High School, Denver Paralegal Institute and Regis University.  Debbie lived a fulfilling life as a mother, sister and friend. She loved travel, musicals, movies old and new, celebrating...

Jan 6, 2023

Kip Sleichter passed away peacefully in his home on January 6. Kip was a beloved father to his son P.J. Sleichter. Kip was born in Denver, CO in 1957 and was a lifelong Native of Colorado. He was married to Lynn Danahey for 27 years. Kip is survived by his son P.J., his sister Sandra Robertson, his brother Kim...

Jan 5, 2023

Todd Lester Gilbert, loving brother and friend of many, passed away on January 5th at the age of 61.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Green Mountain United Methodist Church, 12755 West Cedar Drive, Lakewood, Colorado.  A reception will follow the memorial service.

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Jan 5, 2023

Donnell (Don) Edward Swanson, 93 passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at MorningStar Assisted Living in WheatRidge, Colo. Don resided in Iron Mountain, Mich., for 87 years. In 2016 he and his wife, Marian, moved to Colorado, allowing them to make many more memories with their family. Don was born October 24, 1929, in Iron Mountain, son of...

Jan 5, 2023

Our Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. Patricia Anne Carter of Lakewood Colorado passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023 at the age of 93. Patricia was born on December 25,1929 to Edwin M. Pierce and Vera Pearl Pierce in Lincoln Nebraska. She married the love of her life James M. Carter on March 24,1952 in Denver Colorado. They...

Jan 5, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Larson, age 84, peacefully passed away at his home in Aurora, Colorado on January 5, 2023. Chuck was born on July 20, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois to Sigurd and Lucille Larson. After attending Mt. Carmel High School and Quincy College in Illinois, he went on to work in management at Hartford Insurance for 35 years, which is...

Jan 5, 2023

James (Jim) Victor Monseu, while surrounded by family, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023. Jim was born in Denver, CO on September 20, 1940 to his parents Victor and Loretta (VonFeldt) Monseu. He was the second of five children: Patricia, Barbara, Steven, and Annette. He graduated from Holy Family High School in 1958 and enlisted in the military....