Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jerry Downie

Jerry Downie

Aug 6, 2021

Jerry Lee Downie passed away on August 6, 2021, very peacefully in his home with his brother Jack and his wife Lori by his side. He was born on October 10, 1946, in Osmond Nebraska. He lived in Nebraska but moved to Colorado shortly after he was married.

Jerry worked at Ampex Associated Grocers and landed at CoorsTek as...

Joe Bradley

Joe Bradley

Aug 6, 2021

On Friday, August 6, 2021, Joe Allen Bradley, loving father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 94.

Joe was born on September 15, 1926, in Ada, OK, to Robert and Lottie Bradley.

Joe served his country in the Merchant Marines in World War II, as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy in the...

Eugene O'Meara Jr.

Eugene O'Meara Jr.

Aug 5, 2021

Pete O'Meara, a heavy-duty truck dealer and 2nd generation Denverite, passed away on August 5, 2021 at the age of 68.

Pete is survived by his daughter, Taryn Aldretti (Patrick) and siblings, Alanna Kimmel, Molly Sierra, Kevin O'Meara, Maureen Hogue, and Mark O'Meara, and was Good Ole Uncle Pete to many nieces and nephews. His wife Nancy...

Victor Esch

Victor Esch

Aug 5, 2021

Victor H. Esch was born in Pigeon, Michigan, Aug 31, 1930, to Henry D. and Barbara (Maust) Esch. He was married to Carolyn Weaver in Goshen, Indiana on August 14, 1955. She preceded him in death on October 25, 2001. He is survived by two children, Linda Bontrager and Rodney Esch, married to Cindy (Patzell) Esch. There are five...

Barbara Hoemann

Barbara Hoemann

Aug 5, 2021

Barbara F. Hoemann passed away on August 5, 2021 at Mill Vista Lodge at Wind Crest, Highlands Ranch, CO. Barb was born on February 10, 1942, in Independence, Iowa, the daughter of Rollie and Ruby Brammer. She graduated from Independence High School in 1960, received her B.S. in physical education from the University of Northern Iowa in 1964 and...

Clive Hadden

Clive Hadden

Aug 5, 2021

Clive Russell Hadden, 91, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully August 5, 2021. Clive was born June 15, 1930, in Duchesne, Utah to Francis Dean and Rowena Eliza Justesen Hadden.

Clive married Shirley Jean Alfreds in 1955. Originally living in Salt Lake City, Utah and Las Vegas, Nevada, Clive and Shirley moved to Denver, Colorado in 1958...

Patricia "Patti" Miller

Patricia "Patti" Miller

Aug 4, 2021

Patricia Ann Miller passed away on August 4, 2021, after spending her 77 years making people laugh – sometimes at her – and smile.

She is survived by two children, her daughter Tami Wasson and her husband, Scott; her son, Mike Brohard; three grandchildren, Brittany Golden and Abbie and Josie Brohard; cousins Eddie Jane Butler, Stephen Ruddick and...

Frank Lee Robinson

Frank Lee Robinson

Aug 4, 2021

Frank Lee Robinson, 71, died in Denver, Colorado on August 4, 2021.  He was born to the late Frederick Francis Robinson and Josephine Mary Robinson on October 31, 1949, in Danbury, Connecticut.  After graduation from boarding school at Portsmouth Priory in Rhode Island, Lee attended Regis University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Engineering Physics.  Following...

Michael Vaughn

Michael Vaughn

Aug 4, 2021

Michael Anthony Vaughn, a local hero, was born September 17th, 1989 and went home to glory on August 4th, 2021 after a battle with bone cancer. Mike was a Colorado native and a highly respected Arvada community member. He was dedicated to making this city flourish by deeply investing in the youth as a teacher at Arvada West High...

Donald Juergens

Donald Juergens

Aug 4, 2021

Donald Evert Juergens, 82, passed away on Wednesday August 4th, 2021, at his home in Denver, Colorado.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years Sharon Kay Greenwell Juergens of Denver; his children and spouses Eric and Joni Juergens of Madison, WI, Susan and Ron Tilton of Denver, Jason and Laurie Juergens of Centennial; eight grandchildren, Carolyn, Joe, Parker,...

Karen Pugh

Karen Pugh

Aug 2, 2021

Karen S. Pugh of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on August 2, 2021, just shy of her 80th birthday.  She was born on August 8, 1941 to Harold Lane and Catherine Lane, nee Welch in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Karen was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, as well as sister, aunt and friend.  Karen always had a heart...

George Marolt

George Marolt

Aug 2, 2021

George Bradley Marolt, age 76, died peacefully in Aurora, Colorado on August 2, 2021 due to complications from kidney failure.

Born George Bradley Lovato on November 27, 1944 in Denver, Colorado, he lived throughout the Denver Metro area before eventually settling in Aurora. When he was seven years old, his father changed the family name from “Lovato”...

Jeanie Hodapp

Jeanie Hodapp

Aug 2, 2021

Jeanie Marie Hodapp, age 67, died peacefully at her home in Littleton, CO on August 2, 2021 after a one year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family in her final moments.

Jeanie was born June 17th, 1954 in Harlan, Iowa to Donald and Bernadine Leuschen.  She grew up on a farm with her 5 siblings...

John "Jack" Theisen

John "Jack" Theisen

Aug 1, 2021

John Edward “Jack” Theisen age 83 died peacefully at home on August 1, 2021 from complications due to dementia.

Born January 20, 1938 in Denver, he lived the majority of his life in Englewood and Lakewood, Colorado. Jack worked as an Electronics Technician for the Mosler Safe Company until his retirement in 1996.

Jack was...

John Aschermann

John Aschermann

Aug 1, 2021

John Scott Aschermann, 67, passed quietly to the Spirit World on August 1, 2021. He was born in Pueblo, Colorado, the son of Robert and Arla (Scott) Aschermann. He leaves behind his wife, Janet Arpe Aschermann, three sons, three grandchildren and two older brothers.

As a child John was very active and had the directive to be...

Bruce Kramlich

Bruce Kramlich

Jul 31, 2021

Bruce Carroll Kramlich, 97, of Littleton, CO passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on July 31, 2021.  Born November 4, 1923 in Wauwatosa, WI, the son of Charles Walter, Jr. and Irma Ida (Kuechenmeister) Kramlich.

Bruce was raised in Wauwatosa, WI and graduated from what is now Wauwatosa East High School. He spent one year at...

Clayton Koobs

Clayton Koobs

Jul 31, 2021

With deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Clayton Tyler Koobs on July 31, 2021.  He was born August 12, 1993 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Our beloved Clayton is survived by: his parents, Todd and Julie Koobs, sisters Morgan, Lauren, and Ryann Koobs, grandparents, girlfriend Erin Hannigan, extended family, and friends.

Clayton was known for his remarkable kindness,...

Randall Cohrs

Randall Cohrs

Jul 30, 2021

Dr. Randall Jay Cohrs (Randy) was born to Richard and Marjorie on February 11, 1952, and passed from this earth on July 30, 2021, at the age of 69 years and 169 days.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard F., and mother, Marjorie, nee Colburn.

He is survived by his wife Terri,...

John Francescatti

John Francescatti

Jul 30, 2021

John D. Francescatti, 81, passed away on July 30, 2021 at Collier Hospice. John joins his wife Jimmy Lee in eternal life. He is survived by his sons Lonnie, John, and Jerry; 8 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Memorial Service to be held on August 20, 2021 beginning at 3:30 PM at Horan & McConaty, 7577 W. 80th...

Clifton Gendt

Clifton Gendt

Jul 30, 2021

Clifton Gendt age 46 of Denver Colorado passed away on July 30, 2021 in Denver.

Clif was born to parents Donald Gendt and Jill Grayson in Pennsylvania on March 9, 1975.

He completed his medical assistance certification in 2012. He would then move on to be a caregiver for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients.

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