Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Bruce Webster Bartram
Aug 29, 2026
Bruce Webster Bartram was a proud son of the "People’s Republic of Boulder” Colorado. He was born to John ‘Jack’ W Bartram and Virginia ‘Ginny’ B Bartram on August 4, 1952. Bruce grew up in Boulder attending Boulder High School and the University of Colorado where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
Bruce used his degree to...
Helene Rosemary Gustafson
Aug 29, 2026
Helene Bowers Gustafson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Aug. 29, 2026 at her longtime home in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado. She was 93 years old.
Helene was born on March 7, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, to James F. Bowers, Jr. and Helen Bowers. She was a student and later a proud alumna of the Sacred Heart schools...
Lawrence Michael Muhlhauser
Aug 28, 2026
Lawrence Michael “Mike” Muhlhauser, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother-in-law and friend, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, in Lakewood, Colorado, surrounded by loved ones at his home. He was born on August 18, 1936, in Pierre, South Dakota to the late Otto Theodore Muhlhauser and Ruth Lenore Mitchell.
Mike moved to Denver when he was eight years old...
Brian Robert Brown
Aug 28, 2026
Brian passed into God’s loving arms on August 27, 2026 at the age of 68 at his home in Denver and is now at peace.
He was born on December 2, 1957 to Herbert and Florence Brown in Fulton, NY.
Brian was a graduate of G. Ray Bodley H. S. and a U.S Army veteran.
After moving to CO in the early 1980’s,...
Dr. William Clayton Dickey
Aug 28, 2026
Dr. William Clayton Dickey passed away on August 28, 2026 at age 85 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He is survived by his wife, Karen, his three sons, Bill, Matthew, and Patrick, as well as his seven Grandchildren Ava, Jonathan, Natalie, Lydia, Kaitlyn, Madeline and Clay.
Dr. Dickey served variously as Chairman of the Board, Medical Director, and CEO...
Maxine Lois Traudt
Aug 26, 2026
Maxine Lois Traudt, 99, of Denver, died on August 26, 2026, at Clermont Park. Maxine was born on November 23, 1926, to Franz Wilhelm Luchsinger and Ruby Mabel Luchsinger (Koch) in Columbus, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed in the Evangelical and Reformed Protestant Church, Columbus. Her confirmation Bible verse was: “Casting all care upon him, for he careth for...
Carolyn A. McKinney
Aug 25, 2026
Carolyn A. McKinney
Nov. 22, 1944 – Aug. 25, 2026
Carolyn completed the journey set forth for her on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, surrounded by family.
Carolyn was born in Highlands, North Carolina to Charles and Gertrude (Trudy) McKinney. She spent most of her life calling Virginia and Colorado home, finally settling in Colorado.
She followed in her father’s footsteps by working in the...
William "Bill" Joseph Brennan Jr.
Aug 25, 2026
William “Bill” Joseph Brennan Jr., of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026, after spending his final days surrounded by those he loved.
A first-generation American, Bill was born on June 7, 1937, in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. He was the firstborn son of Irish immigrants William “Bill” Brennan Sr. and Helen Brennan. From...
William Davey Norden
Aug 25, 2026
In Loving Memory of William “Dave” Norden
William “Dave” Norden, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and longtime horseman, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026, at 5:49 a.m., at the age of 78.
Dave was born on October 2, 1947, in Denver, Colorado. He attended Colorado State University Pueblo and devoted much of his life to his deep passion for horses and motorcycles.
For...
Forrest Eugene Kelley
Aug 25, 2026
Forrest Eugene Kelley of Aurora , Colorado became a silent key and passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 79.
Forrest was the devoted husband of Aleta Colleen Kelley and a loving father to his three daughters and three sons. He was also a proud grandfather to 14 grandchildren and great-grandfather to four great-grandchildren. His family was the...
Richard L. Karas
Aug 25, 2026
Richard L Karas, known to everyone simply as Rich, passed away on August 25, 2026, in Evergreen, Colorado, after facing cancer with remarkable courage and optimism. He was 55 years old.
Rich was born on January 21, 1971, in Cobleskill, NY. He graduated from Troy High School in 1991 and went on to earn his degree from SUNY Albany in 1994.
Over...
Sandra Jean Glaviano
Aug 24, 2026
Sandra Jean Glaviano died peacefully on August 24th, 2026. ‘Sandy’ was born in Ponca City, OK on September 1, 1943 to Franklin and Charlotte (née Ramey) Engelking. Married to Leonard Franklin Glaviano for 48 years, she leaves behind two sons, Tony Glaviano and Jeff Fulton. On her dad’s side, she had 8 Uncles/Aunts and many cousins. On her mom’s side,...
Robert Gourdin
Aug 24, 2026
Robert Gourdin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on August 24, 2026. He was born on March 24, 1936, in Spring Canyon, Utah to Thomas and Vesta Gourdin. Robert's life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and cherished memories, woven together with the threads of family, service, and community.
In 1959, Robert married the love...
Zoe Joyce Kelley
Aug 24, 2026
Zoe Joyce Kelley (Winkelman) age 95 of Arvada Colorado passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026
She was born on May 1,1931 in Great Falls Montana to William (Bill) and Ruby Winkelman.
Zoe will be remembered for her sweet and kind love that she had for friends and family. She never met a stranger and was always kind and welcoming to those...
David Michael Roach
Aug 23, 2026
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4
David Michael Roach passed into the loving embrace of the Lord on Aug. 23, 2026. His compassion, humor and keen intelligence will be deeply missed by family and friends.
David was born Feb. 17,...
George W. DeNardo
Aug 23, 2026
George Wayne DeNardo entered eternal rest on August 23, 2026, at the age of 85. He was raised in Pueblo, Colorado, where he also married his beautiful wife of 64 years, Ellen Scott. After graduating from Colorado State University, he had a fulfilling career in retail management. George and Ellen built a loving family with four sons, three grandsons, six...
Dorothy Jean Wade
Aug 22, 2026
With deep love and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dorothy J. Wade of Westminster, Colorado, on August 22, 2026 at the age of 90.
Dorothy was born on January 16, 1936, in Sterling, Colorado, to James and Bessie Dilley of Brush, Colorado. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, Sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and dear friend to so many.
Dorothy...
Kimberly Jean Beack
Aug 22, 2026
Kimberly Jean Beack
March 19, 1961 – August 22, 2026
Kimberly Jean Beack, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, departed this life on August 22, 2026, in Arvada, Colorado. Kimberly was born on March 19, 1961, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, to parents William Barnhart and Shirley Gentry.
Kimberly was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring friend whose warmth, kindness, and compassionate spirit...
David Jens Carlson
Aug 21, 2026
David Jens Carlson passed away on August 21, 2026. He was 86 years old. Although David was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, and moved to Denver when he was 13, he considered himself an honorary Colorado Native. He graduated from Denver East High School in 1958 and earned his Bachelor’s degree from University of Colorado. He loved the Colorado Rocky Mountains...
Kathryn Beth Eterno
Aug 21, 2026
Kathryn Beth Eterno—Katie to her family and friends—unexpectedly passed away on August 21, 2026, at the age of 41 due to rare complications that arose during orthopedic surgery. Katie was—and is—loved by so many people. She not only had an indelible impact on the lives of her family, her friends, her students and colleagues, and countless others, she also chose...
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