Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Bruce Englert

Bruce Englert

Nov 30, 2021

Bruce Alan Englert, 63 of Denver, Colorado, passed away November 30, 2021.

Bruce was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on June 30, 1958, to Kenneth and Teresa Englert. Bruce graduated in 1976 from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek, Michigan. He was married to the late Sharon Judd from Peoria, IL in 1994.

Bruce loved...

F. Michael Ludwig

F. Michael Ludwig

Nov 30, 2021

F. Michael “Mike” Ludwig of Denver, Colorado, died at home after a brief battle with leukemia. He was born in Denver, the son of Frank and Madge Ludwig and grandson of William and Maisie Ludwig.

Mike attended Steck Elementary School and Christ the King before graduating from Regis High School in 1957. He went to college at...

Christine Pfeifer

Christine Pfeifer

Nov 30, 2021

Christine K. Pfeifer 49, passed away on November 30, 2021.

She was born on December 24, 1971 in Westminster, Colorado. Christine was the daughter of Larry and Jackie Watts.

Christine is survived by her Father Larry Watts. Children; Bridget (Marcus) Knight and Dalton Barker.  Grandchildren; Brayden Knight, Kynslee Knight, Easton Knight and Zayden Barker. Sister; Tammy Watts. Niece and Nephew;...

John Deisler

John Deisler

Nov 30, 2021

John A. Deisler was born to Richard and Marjorie Deisler on December 5, 1949 in New York. He was raised along with his brothers Richard and Rob.

He passed on November 30, 2021 in Colorado, leaving behind his beloved wife Barbara, children Meredith (Scott) Barkley and Jenny (Matt) Holbrook; grandchildren A.J., Shane, and Jack.

He...

Michael Kacka

Michael Kacka

Nov 30, 2021

Michael John “Mike” Kacka, 76, of Arvada, Colorado passed away on November 30, 2021 at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge. Born on December 2, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of John Joseph and Emily Rose (Yodagalvis) Kacka. Mike married Peggy (Pickham) on January 28, 1967 and together they shared 55 years of marriage.

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Gregory Hobbs, Jr.

Gregory Hobbs, Jr.

Nov 30, 2021

Gregory J. Hobbs Jr., 76, Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court, water law expert, historian of the American West, prolific poet, and devotee of rivers, streams, irrigation ditches and open spaces, died peacefully in Denver on November 30, 2021 with his wife and children by his side. Greg was born on December 15, 1944 in Gainesville, Florida to Gregory...

James "Jimmy" Wilkison

James "Jimmy" Wilkison

Nov 29, 2021

James "Jimmy" Wilkison, of Thornton, Colorado passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021.

Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 1pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado 80229. Family requests that guests wear Broncos attire.

Please share memories of Jimmy and condolences with his family...

Kathy Tull

Kathy Tull

Nov 29, 2021

Kathryn Muriel Wolter Tull died peacefully at home in Denver at the age of 92.

Kathy was born in Danville, Illinois, to Harriet Muriel Phillips Wolter and Herbert Frederick Wolter, just before the financial crisis of 1929. Her brother, Jim, was 2 years and 4 months older, and passed in 2002. Danville was a small farming community...

Brandon Masterson

Brandon Masterson

Nov 29, 2021

Brandon R. Masterson, 60, of Westminster, CO passed away in his home, surrounded by loved ones on November 29th, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Brandon was born in Lindon, Utah on August 15th, 1961 to Tina Dirkmaat and Rollan Masterson.

The simplest pleasures in life brought Brandon great joy. When he wasn’t spending his time...

Michael Nelson

Michael Nelson

Nov 29, 2021

Michael Nelson passed away peacefully on November 29th, 2021 at home surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 9th, 1952 in Ogden, Utah.

Michael was raised in the Black Hills of South Dakota alongside his four brothers. Right out of high school he began his career traveling the Midwest...

Jeannie Bares

Jeannie Bares

Nov 29, 2021

Jeannie Ruth Bares, 73, of Centennial, CO passed away Monday, November 29th, 2021 at UCHealth Highlands Ranch. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 10th, 2021 at Horan & McConaty in Centennial, CO. The Rosary and Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., also at Horan &...

June Steepleton

June Steepleton

Nov 29, 2021

June Rosalie (Cermak) Steepleton was born March 14, 1927 in Walsenburg, Colorado. God welcomed June home November 29, 2021, at the age of 94, at The Lodge, Windcrest Senior Living Community, Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

June is survived by her devoted husband of 75 years, Glenn Melville Steepleton of the home, and her four children: Cheryl Jolene (W....

Mary Easton

Mary Easton

Nov 28, 2021

Mary Theresa Easton (nee Marcheski) was born to Harold and Eleanor Marcheski on September 13, 1931 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. She was only 3 pounds at birth, and although she remained small in stature she was also known in our family as Big Mary.

Mary had three brothers and three sisters. Along with her parents, her...

Karla Sokoloski

Karla Sokoloski

Nov 28, 2021

Karla Sokoloski passed away in Denver, CO on November 28, with her husband Cory at her side. Karla was born in McLean, ND to Verlin and Mary Wald Belgarde on August 21, 1960. She grew up in Billings, MT and graduated in 1978 from Billings West High School, where she was an outstanding student and varsity athlete,...

Carol Wright

Carol Wright

Nov 28, 2021

Carol Anne was born on April 1,1947 in Montgomery, Alabama. She was an April Fools' baby; a fact that her brother, William Jr. never failed to remind her of throughout both their lives. Carol Anne entered the hospital in Parker, Colorado on Thanksgiving afternoon; Thursday, November 25th, and passed from this life into eternity three days later on Sunday,...

Robert Zwiezen

Robert Zwiezen

Nov 28, 2021

Robert Emil Zwiezen, faithful husband, loving father and grandfather, loyal roman catholic and honorable veteran passed to God's Eternal Glory on Sunday November 28th, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Sharon. Robert adored his wife, considering her the greatest blessing of his life. He is also survived by his beloved daughter and four grateful sons and...

Dorsey Johnson

Dorsey Johnson

Nov 28, 2021

Dorsey Johnson was born in 1925 in Chicago. Her father was a police ranger with the park service and she grew up on the near north side. She was a fashion model and then travelled the country working with children for Peter Pan Charities before marrying C. Howard Johnson in 1950.

Her life was dedicated to raising...

Charles " Chuck " Vaughn

Charles " Chuck " Vaughn

Nov 28, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Vaughn, age 70, died on Sunday, November 28, 2021. He was surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer.

Chuck was born on August 17, 1951, in Lafayette, Indiana. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1969. If you knew Chuck at all, you were a friend. He was easily the most...

Randal Smith

Randal Smith

Nov 28, 2021

Randal William "Randy" Smith, 58, of Highlands Ranch, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021.  He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth, his three children, and his two siblings.  Memorial service will be held Thursday, December 16, 2021, 10:30am, Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly Street, Centennial, Colorado.

Randy loved watching his children grow up –...

Marcia Fratello

Marcia Fratello

Nov 28, 2021

Survived by husband Dan; brothers Doug (Jill) Schiefelbein, Tom (Lesa) Schiefelbein. Preceded in death by parents Robert & Margaret Schiefelbein. She was a career administrator for 42 years in various industries. She loved her mountain home and her dogs. Memorial Service Monday, December 6, 2021, 2:00 pm, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227. In lieu of...