Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jul 25, 2021

Kathy Ann Busch McCaffrey passed away from natural causes on July 25, 2021 at her home, in Parker, Colorado. She passed with eternal peace and grace. Kathy Ann is survived by her loving husband, Gregory B. McCaffrey. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Norma Busch, in 2006 and 2019 respectively.  Kathy graduated from high school...

Jul 25, 2021

Doris Burroughs, of Denver, passed away peacefully after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  Doris was a devoted wife to the love of her life, Gary.  The two were married 64 years.  Doris retired in 2010 after a long career at Colorado Department of Health WIC program, where she was the Office Manager.  Doris enjoyed her career and those she worked...

Jul 25, 2021

Barbara Janet Green, age 89, died in Loveland, Colorado on July 25, 2021. She was born in Oscoda, MI on August 30, 1931. She was predeceased by her husband, Darold Green, her parents, Alfred Larson and Beatrice Larson, and two brothers, Arley Larson and Jack Larson. She is survived by her brother Jim Larson (Mary) of Oscoda, Michigan and...

Jul 25, 2021

Drawn to Colorado by the awe and beauty of the Rocky Mountains, Bernie John Nowogrocki Jr. now rests in peace in the twilight of their purple majesties, having passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at age 65.

Bernie is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Mary Lynn DalSanto-Nowogrocki.  Soul mates from the...

Jul 25, 2021

Glenn J Johnson of Westminster passed away on July 25, 2021 at the age of 93. He was born to Nellie M. Furlong and Edwin D. Johnson on November 26, 1927 in Chicago Illinois. He is survived by his beloved wife Helen Johnson; his children Linda Sue Moore and her husband Chuck, and Karen Dunn and her husband Andrew; his grandchildren Charles...

Jul 24, 2021

James Edward Reed passed away on July 24, 2021 at the age of 91. Born in San Francisco on March 16, 1930, James worked professionally as an accountant, but he truly enjoyed performing as a musician. He played with many big bands while living in California and then many community bands after moving to Colorado.

James is...

Jul 24, 2021

Ward Louis Czeczok, age 68 passed away on Saturday, July 24th 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada after a long and hard fought battle with Amyloidosis.

Ward was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on New Year’s Eve 1952.  The family moved to Colorado in 1953 where Ward would live until 1987 when he moved to Nevada.

Jul 24, 2021

Ronald James Steen passed away on July 24, 2021, at the age of 91 at his home in Englewood, Colorado.

Ron was a small town farm kid from Jasper Minnesota who dreamed of airplanes and flight growing up, in addition to his interests in music, hunting and fishing following the path of his father.

His...

Jul 23, 2021

Martha Elvira Vander Plaats, 93, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away July 23, 2021, surrounded by family.

The daughter of John Francis and Lula Geraldine Pearce Watson, Martha Elvira Watson was born June 5, 1928, in Ogdensburg, New York.

Martha was raised in Northern New York state and graduated from Russel Sage College with a Bachelor...

Jul 23, 2021

Harry Joseph Tokle, age 92, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021.

Donations can be made to Denver Hospice in Harry's honor.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Friday, August 6 at Horan & McConaty, 9998 Grant St., Thornton, CO 80229, with a reception at the same location to follow.

Please leave...

Jul 22, 2021

Marjorie Schwankl Bjorklund, 59 of Highlands Ranch died July 22, 2021 following a two year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born June 16, 1962 in Aberdeen, Maryland to Elmer and Carol Schwankl.

Margie made Colorado her home since 1993. She worked at Ceridian for 19 years and recently at Antero Resources as an HRIS Project Manager....

Jul 22, 2021

George Louis Garramone, 81, of Arvada passed away on July 22, 2021 at Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge. Born on May 2, 1940 in Denver, Colorado he was the son of Louis and Helen Garramone. George married Barbara (Mauro) on August 18, 1962 and together they shared 59 years of marriage.

George attended North High school,...

Jul 22, 2021

Teri Lynne Roberts, 63, of Denver, Colorado, passed away suddenly July 22, 2021. She is loved and will be sorely missed. She was born Teri Lynne Bibb on December 31, 1957 in California to Adonna Aul and J. L. Bibb.

The second eldest child of her siblings, Teri was always bright. She was a gifted musician (accordion,...

Jul 22, 2021

Mrs. Dora Maria Lopez, 96, departed this life July 22, 2021 at her home.  A Thornton resident since 1962, she was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, and worked in housekeeping at Valley View Hospital for over 25 years.  She was born May 2, 1925 in El Llano, NM and is preceded in death by her husband, Joe R.B. Lopez;...

Jul 21, 2021

Donald G. Franzmann, 89 years old, of Denver, Colorado passed away on July 21, 2021 at home.

Donald was born on January 4, 1932, in Denver, Colorado to Lauritz and Sigrid Franzmann.

Donald is survived by his wife, Kathryn; and children Laurie (Robert) Weise, Steven (Kelley) Franzmann, Gerald Franzmann, Lisa (Jon) Vogt, and Michael Franzmann. ...

Jul 20, 2021

Charles “Charlie” or “Chuck” A. Johnson, 71 years old of Arvada, Colorado, formerly of Tempe, Arizona passed away on July 20, 2021 at Elms Haven Center in Thornton.

He was born on July 26, 1949 in Madison, Wisconsin to Charles and Emma (Millard) Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Surviving are two...

Jul 20, 2021

Harold  (Hal)  Norris  Taylor

September 2, 1955 ~ July 20, 2021 (age 65)

Hal Taylor, age 65, passed from this life on July 20, 2021 from heart failure while on a day hike in the Colorado Rockies he loved.  Hal was born September 2, 1955 in Denver, Colorado as...

Jul 19, 2021

Aaron Matthew Burns, age 49, died at his home in Denver on Monday, July 19. The cause of his death was ROS1-positive lung cancer.

Born September 16, 1971, in Fort Collins, CO, he attended the University of Chicago before earning a BA in English from the University of Michigan in 1994. A lifelong Cubs fan, Aaron actually...

Jul 19, 2021

Clyde W. Gast was born on December 27, 1929 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Lloyd Gast and Lois Spencer Gast. He passed away on July 19, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. Clyde is preceded in death by both of his parents, brother; Charles Gast, and grandson; Joel Gast. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Dorothy J. Gast; sister, Kay Hinderer; son, Clyde...

Jul 19, 2021

Dr. Stanley Y Doida, a prominent dentist, 76, passed away in his home in Parker, CO from natural causes.

Stan is survived by his former spouse, Eileen, eldest son, Stan Jr. (Margaret), three grandchildren, Danielle, Kira, Eva, and two sisters, Sharon Ioka (Dennis) and Jean Cuseo (William). He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and...