Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Nov 23, 2021

Born in 1935, Steve enjoyed a childhood in Robbinsdale, Minnesota surrounded by his relatives of Norwegian, German and Dutch descent.  There he first learned love of family, the importance of hard work, an appreciation for cold winter sports and spent countless hours on the baseball fields of the region.  He held over 40 jobs from his first at the age...

Nov 23, 2021

Christene Ellis Ross of Dallas, Texas passed away on November 23, 2021 at the age of 83.

Christene was born in Yuma, Arizona to Ulytha & Lawrence Ellis.  The third oldest of eleven siblings, she was graduate of the University of Arizona in Tucson. Among her many college activities, she was a proud member of Alpha Kappa...

Nov 22, 2021

On November 22, 2021 Frank Ankele passed away. He was 92 years old. His wife of 72 years, Helen Garibay Ankele, and other family members were at his side.

A native of Denver, Colorado, Frank went to St. Cajetan Elementary School and Baker Middle School. He graduated Head Boy from West High School. He also took classes...

Nov 22, 2021

Beatrice “Ann” Neely, age 88, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2021 in Centennial, CO.

Born on October 2, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, to parents, Beatrice and Edward. Following her high school graduation from Denver East, she briefly attended CSU before taking a job in retail, ultimately spending 25+ years as a banker. She was a devout...

Nov 22, 2021

Ida Mae Lavender, at 89 years of age, passed away at home in Denver, Colorado on November 22, 2021.

Born October 22, 1932 in Boligee, Alabama, daughter of Cornelia Hamilton and Robert Stewart.  Ida attended Greene County Training School in Boligee, Alabama, where she graduated in 1952.  She attended and graduated from Alabama A&M in Huntsville, Alabama....

Nov 22, 2021

Pierce Owen Hopkins, age 24, had his journey tragically cut short on November 22, 2021 in Colorado.

Pierce was born on May 11th, 1997 in Aylesbury, England to Annabelle and Gary Hopkins; the most elated, proud and joyful parents. The Hopkins family moved to Colorado when Pierce was three years old. He was very proud of both...

Nov 22, 2021

Margaret (Grace) Danborn, the last of three Irish American matriarchs from a hardscrabble North Denver family whose descendants now number in the hundreds, has died. She was 82. Danborn died Nov. 22 at Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge, where she had briefly received care following a long illness. She passed moments after her faithful husband finally stepped outside....

Nov 21, 2021

Sylvia Rose Schmitt, 85, walked on November 21, 2021 at ManorCare in Boulder Colorado. Born in Cheboygan Michigan, she was the daughter of Ella Ekeberg and Orville Pries.

She was married to Don Milsten for 27 years and is survived by their three children; son Dan Milsten, and daughters Jana Milsten and Amy Wagner, three grandchildren; Jacob...

Nov 21, 2021

Dennis Manley Gartland, 68, died at his home on Sunday, November 21, 2021 of natural causes.

Dennis was born on September 7, 1953 in Denver, CO to Barbara and Edward Gartland. Dennis was the fifth of eight children. He attended St. James Catholic School and graduated from Mullen High School in 1971.

He began working...

Nov 21, 2021

Jason Michael Sederberg, age 45, died unexpectedly due to complications of a medical condition at his home in Aurora, Colorado on November 21, 2021.

Born on July 25, 1976, in Denver, Colorado, Jason lived in Aurora, Colorado and was passionate about the game of golf. Jason excelled at the game, participating in semi-professional...

Nov 21, 2021

Monte Tucker, 52, passed away November 17th, 2021 at his home in Sun Country, Colorado.

He was born October 27th, 1969 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado to Clifford and Marceil Tucker. Monte spent most of his childhood years in Parker, Colorado, where he learned the art of motorcycle riding and the joys that...

Nov 21, 2021

Gene Konrod Leonhardt, age 86, passed away unexpectedly on November 21, 2021, while visiting family in Denver, Colorado.

Born September 3, 1935, in Shelby, Ohio to Harold and Doris Leonhardt, Gene was a graduate of Shelby High School and served in the U.S. Navy Reserve for nine years. In 1954, he married his high school sweetheart, Dolores...

Nov 20, 2021

Willetta Jane Crawford passed away peacefully on November 20, 2021. She was born December 21, 1929 in Meeker, Colorado to Malvin William Crawford and Ruth Willetta Caldwell. Following her high school graduation from Meeker High School in 1947 she earned her teaching certificate at Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado where she met her husband, Maxwell Dean Stanton. After...

Nov 20, 2021

The world lost a wonderful man on November 20, 2021. Born in Pagosa Springs, Colorado to Ben and June Lynch, Jack died unexpectedly of a heart attack.  He graduated from Pagosa Springs High School where he was a member of the 1960 State Championship Basketball Team. He attended Fort Lewis Junior College, where he was named a Junior College...

Nov 20, 2021

Larry Leroy Scheideman, age 75, died at the Lutheran Hospice Collier Hospice Center, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, on Saturday, November 20, 2021, after an eight year battle with mucosal melanoma.

Born May 16, 1946 in Denver, Colorado, the son of the late Howard and Shirley Scheideman. He grew up in Denver, went to college in Gunnison, and then resided in...

Nov 20, 2021

Thomas Anthony Tubbs, 68, of Highlands Ranch, CO formerly of Lorain, OH died on November 20, 2021 after a brief illness.

Tom was born on March 6,1953 in Lorain, OH. He is predeceased by his parents, Thomas Alfred and Joan Marie Tubbs.

Tom attended Gilmour Academy (Gates Mills, OH) and graduated from Lorain Catholic High...

Nov 20, 2021

Kevin Francis Green, age 68, passed away in his home on November 20th, 2021.

He was born on July 1st, 1953 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to Matthew J. And Mary J. Green. He obtained a Bachelor of Science at Colorado State University. He worked as a manager of White Fence Farm, and as an investment advisor.

Nov 20, 2021

To know her was to love her….

Our dear Regina Marie Fales passed away peacefully at home on November 20th, 2021. Gina was born on November 28, 1969, in Inglewood, CA, to Benjamin and Dolores Stegman.  She graduated from Rosary Academy, Fullerton, and continued to receive her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Cal State University, Fullerton. She...

Nov 20, 2021

Ray Bittle, a kind and gentle spirit who maintained his humor throughout life and told us Christmas was his favorite time of year, passed on November 20, 2021 while living with his daughter and her husband in Evergreen, CO.  He was born in 1929 to Delma (Finley) and George Bittle and spent his early years on the road with...

Nov 19, 2021

Bruce Don Eddings, Sr., was born in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey on May 30, 1947.  He was 74 at the time of his death on November 19, 2021.  He lived in Aurora, Colorado for the last 41 years.  He passed away peacefully at home with the presence of his wife by his side.

Bruce graduated...