Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Jerry Manion
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...
Dr. Norman Pence
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...
Elizabeth Gottschalk
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...
Betty Geron
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...
Deborah Duffus
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...
Kip Sleichter
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...
Todd Gilbert
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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Donnell Swanson
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...
Patricia Carter
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...
Charles Larson
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...
James Monseu
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....
Harrison Burley
Jan 5, 2023
Harrison Frederick Burley, 94, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023. Harrison was born in Woodward, Oklahoma to Alva and Ella Burley on October 23,1928. He was raised on a farm 6 miles south of Woodward where he developed his strong work ethic while farming with his dad. He graduated from Woodward high school where he participated in Golden...
William Emmett
Jan 4, 2023
William W. ‘Bill’ Emmett, age 85, passed away on January 4, 2023, in Littleton, Colorado.
Bill was born in Miami, Florida to Dewey Lee and Adele Hudgins Emmett on February 12, 1937, at Victoria Hospital, half of a twin set with sister Dorothy Adele. Educated in local schools including Miami Edison Senior High School, he received his BCE...
Connor Aluise
Jan 4, 2023
Connor Edward Aluise passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2023. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. Connor was born August 12, 2000 in Littleton, CO.
He is survived and missed by his mother, Carol (Dan); father, Eric (Karen); siblings, Brian (Bri), Allison (Dakota), and his twin brother, JT (Jordan).
His...
Dell Hogy
Jan 4, 2023
Dell R. Hogy, age 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, January 4th, 2023. He was born July 28, 1935, in Kensington, Minnesota, to Sally & Bennie Hogy. He became the man of the house at the young age of 13 and held various jobs throughout his life, from bagging groceries at age 12, to...
Carol Izer
Jan 4, 2023
Carol Grace Izer, 81, formerly of Orange, Texas, passed away at her home at Highline Place in Littleton, Colorado, on January 4, 2023.
Born in Mansfield, Ohio, on November 16, 1941, she was the daughter of Raymond and Grace (Teeter) Workman. She earned a degree in education at Ohio State University and worked as a 1st grade...
Henry Rickert
Jan 3, 2023
Henry Stephen Rickert, 86, of Evergreen, Colorado passed away January 3, 2023.
Steve was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Magdalene (née Raaymann) and by his sister, Helen Clemente.
Steve is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Hannelore, his children Jean Wilson (David), John (Andrea), and William (Rebecca Rachlin), plus his 7 grandchildren: ...
Iona Gaston
Jan 3, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Iona Jean Gaston. Born 11/03/1935 to Elmer and Clytie Fenwick in Big Springs Nebraska. Passed 1/03/2023 in Loveland, CO. Iona met the love of her life James Author Gaston and soon had their first date at the high school sweetheart dance. They were married on July 19th, 1953. Over...
Annie Slonaker
Jan 3, 2023
With a shattered heart I have to let our friends know that Annie has passed away. In March of 2022 we discovered Annie had liver disease. After months of hospital stays doctor visits and fighting as hard as we could… we lost the battle.
Annie was a very kind and warm soul, a true spitfire and regardless...
Beverly Bernstein
Jan 3, 2023
Beverly Jean Bernstein, loving spouse, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2023, after a long struggle with Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease. Beverly was 86 years old.
Beverly is survived and missed by her devoted husband of 66 years, Joseph; and her children, Gary (Lora), Robin Ferolie (Matthew) and James. She will be forever cherished...
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