Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Nov 17, 2022

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Gary Lee Chelar. Gary passed away at home on 17 November 2022 at the age of 74 with his wife, Julie, by his side. Gary was born on February 18, 1948 to Raymond Chelar and Jeannine Lawson in Rock Island, Illinois. He honorably served in the Army.  He was married to...

Nov 17, 2022

Our congregation and family lost a bright light of love on Thursday, November 17, 2022, when Dolores Obermayr (75), known to many as Lori, passed away peacefully in her home in the presence of her daughters. The night before her death, her family celebrated Thanksgiving in her home and filled the space around her with life and laughter. She...

Nov 17, 2022

Kathleen Walker Harrold of the Wind Crest retirement community in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, died Thursday, Nov. 17 at age 94. She had moved to Wind Crest in 2013.

She was born in Helena, Montana, on December 18, 1927, to Ernest and Marie Walker. She grew up in Chicago and then in Maywood, a Chicago suburb, where she...

Nov 16, 2022

Leisa Kay Miller, 65, passed away on November 16, 2022 in Parker, Colorado with her family by her side. She was born on September 14, 1957 in Louisiana, Missouri to Gloria and James Kirk.

Leisa is survived by her husband of 41 years, Kendall Miller, and their four children, Lauren and Edward Wade of San Diego, California, Kristin and Cesar...

Nov 16, 2022

Katherine “Kathy” Schymanski Hackbarth 83 of Aurora, CO passed away peacefully at Garden Plaza of Aurora on November 16, 2022.

She was born to Leo and Eleanor (Schubring) Hackbarth on August 6, 1939, Wausau, WI.  She is survived by her husband Thomas M Schymanski, they were married for 62 years, one daughter Michele (Brian) Schymanski Stockman of...

Nov 16, 2022

JOHNSON, WAYNE, 79, of Cherry Hills Village, CO passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 after a brief but hard fought battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. Wayne was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He grew up on a farm in north central Kansas and attended...

Nov 16, 2022

Laura (Beth) Marshall Pucci, aka “Lauri”, age 81, died at home in Heather Gardens, Aurora, Colorado on Wednesday November 16, 2022.  The cause was cancer.

Born December 8, 1940 in Duluth, Minnesota; she was married to Joe Pucci for 58 years until his death in 2019.  They had two sons, Joe Jr. and Tony. They also had...

Nov 15, 2022

Matthew Ryan Bern (still known as Matt by his beloved cousins and aunts and uncles) came into the world on December 21, 1974 at the Naval Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. He was welcomed by his mother and father Diana and Brad Bern and his one and only big sister, Michelle Bern. His family moved to Cedar Falls, Iowa...

Nov 15, 2022

Wayne Bullard age 95, passed peacefully near family and many friends at Mapleton Care Center in Lakewood, on November 15, 2022. He was born in Wray, CO on November 6, 1927 and grew up on a farm with his parents Steve and Zadie and siblings LeRoy and Phyllis. He graduated from Wray High School and joined the Navy just...

Nov 15, 2022

Teresa passed away on November 15th, 2022, at the age of 65. She was born on April 25th, 1957, to Shirley & Clarence Troutman in Hamilton, OH. She graduated in 1975 from George Washington High School in Denver, CO.

Growing up, many knew her as Teri, Bones, and simply- Teresa. She was a fun-loving and a very...

Nov 15, 2022

It is with sadness that we announce that Donna Mae (Murray) Eriksen has passed away.

She is survived by her sons Rick (Lark), Steve (Catherine), Greg and daughter Karen (Jack); grandchildren Stephanie (Robert), Joel (Gloria), Timothy (Christin), Linsie, Kyle, Kelsey (Sean), Skylar (Brittany) and Kayla (Jose); great-grandchildren Sophie, Mark, Timothy, Jackie, Jensen, Alan, Oliver, Walter,...

Nov 15, 2022

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Eleven Thirty in the Morning at Highline Community Church located at: 6160 South Wabash Way in Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111.

A Graveside service will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022 at One Thirty in the Afternoon at Fort Logan National Cemetery.

Nov 15, 2022

Delores Nitz of Aurora, Colorado, entered her heavenly home on November 15, 2022, at the age of 87.  She is survived and loved by her husband, Chuck Nitz; daughters, Pam Palone (Pete) and Peggy Rupp (Bill); sister, Beverly Revas; grandchildren, Patrick Palone (Jenn) and Preston Palone (Megan); four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death...

Nov 14, 2022

Michael Drakulich of Lakewood, Colorado died November 14, 2022 of a heart attack at Saint Anthony Hospital, surrounded by family and loved ones. He is preceded in death by son Durl Drakulich (Renee); by parents Ely and Mara (Matich) Drakulich; by siblings Ljubica Drakulich, Catherine Thompson (Bill), Sophie Churchich (Joe), Sam Drakulich (Beatrice), Zorka Povich (Paul), Ruby Zansky (Joe),...

Nov 14, 2022

Douglas Van Stone Seifert age 70, passed away unexpectedly November 14, 2022 at his home in Aurora, Colorado.

He is survived by his wife, Maureen Seifert; son, Michael Sedan of Aurora, Colorado; twin sister, Anne Hulm of Lafayette, Colorado; and his “other children,” pups Milo and Alleigh.

He is preceded in death by his parents...

Nov 14, 2022

Maxine (Penzell - Solat) Nelson, 87, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022. Maxine was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and hosted wonderful holiday meals and parties. Her love of art, antiques, and entertainment continued when she retired and moved to Heritage Eagle Bend in Aurora, Colorado. She...

Nov 14, 2022

Alfred Rodgers, age 75, passed away on November 14, 2022.

Alfred was born in Brooklyn, New York to Bertha and Alfred Rodgers.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Ronald and sister Claudia. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Peggy), children Dennis Rodgers and his...

Nov 14, 2022

Micah Juliette Dozier was called to Heaven on November 14th. Micah is survived by her parents Kaleb and Margaret Dozier; her brothers Kalvin and Leviticus Dozier; her grandparents Jeffrey and Nora Dozier, and Ann and Roberto Santell; her great-grandparents Dozier, Rodriguez, Santell, and Cass; and numerous loving aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service will be held for her...

Nov 13, 2022

Robert "Mitch" Miller, iconic pillar of open wheel Midget Racing in Colorado and National Hall of Famer passed away at home on November 13, 2022m at the age of 86. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Robert is survived by wife Beth; sons, Chris, Steve, and Vince; sister, Bette; grandchildren Cristen, Kinley, Makenzie, Makayla,...

Nov 13, 2022

James Franklin Pierce (Jim) passed peacefully from this earth surrounded by his family at home.

At 17, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country as a signalman on an aircraft carrier in World War II. He and his sweetheart, Marilyn Cowherd, were married in February of 1947. Jim enjoyed a long career as a...