Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Sep 14, 2020

Ryan C. Hair passed away Monday September 14, 2020. He was born April 19, 1974 in Staunton, Virginia to Therese and Jerry Hair. Ryan is survived by his daughter Abby Dodson, his sister Shannon Scott and his father Jerry Hair. He is preceded in death by his mother Therese Metzgar, and his brother Sean Joseph Hair.

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Sep 14, 2020

Frank Otto Hellwig, 95, died in care of hospice on Monday, September 14, 2020. He passed peacefully after a brief time in the hospital and rehab.

Born July 13, 1925, in Hayden, Colorado, Frank grew up in Mt. Harris, Colorado, and graduated from Hayden High School in 1943. After graduation he joined the Navy and served on a minesweeper as...

Sep 14, 2020

Harold "Red" Henry Janusch, age 84, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2020 with the love of his life by his side.

Red was born in Wadena, Minnesota to Raymond and Luella Janusch on July 12, 1936. After graduating from Coeur D'Alene High School in 1954, he married Mariam Jorgenson and they were happily married for 62 years....

Sep 14, 2020

The happiest day of our lives was April 21, 2010, when Paul Jaxson Hoffman gave us the gift of being parents. On that day we learned what unconditional, pure, and genuine love really meant.

To say he "hit the ground running" is a true understatement. Jaxson was so incredibly full of life, love, curiosity, and excitement. He...

Sep 13, 2020

On September 13, 2020, Jack joined his wife Dolly Corbett (d. 2005) for eternal life.  They celebrated 50 years of marriage and were proud parents of 8 children.  He is survived by daughters: Joan Burns (Patrick), Anne Pert (Joseph), Catherine, Maureen Corbett (Jean-Marie Maillard), Therese Tate (Michael), Lisa Brown (Stuart), Susan and son John Corbett (Jeanne).  He was Papa...

Sep 13, 2020

Donald Richard Wippermann, 90, passed away September 13, 2020 in Littleton, Colorado.

Don was born June 25, 1930 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Myrtle (Church) and Edgar G. Wippermann. The family moved to Columbus, Wisconsin where he graduated from Columbus High School in 1948.  He received his Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin in...

Sep 13, 2020

Elaine "Nonnie" Valente, 91, passed away on September 13th just shy of her 92nd birthday. She is survived by her children Ray Valente and Mark Valente; her daughter-in-laws Linda Valente and Paula Valente; her grandchildren Jaida (Sandro) Paolini and Gia Valente; her great-grandchildren Marcella Paolini and Nicolo Paolini. She will be laid to rest at Mt. Olivet Cemetery with her...

Sep 13, 2020

Betty A. Hessling, 89, of Alton, KS., formally of Brighton, Co., passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Born on November 22, 1930.

She was the daughter of Donald L. and May (Lamar) Boyer. Betty married her high school sweetheart Roy Hessling on May 24th, 1951, and together they shared 66 years of marriage until his passing...

Sep 12, 2020

James (Jim) Michael Rudy, age 72, of Lone Tree, Colorado, went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2020. He was born on November 2, 1947, in Lansing, Michigan, but lived the majority of his life in Colorado. He was the oldest of seven children. As a young boy, Jim served as one of the city's most dependable...

Sep 12, 2020

Roger Wilson Wenke, age 77, died at his home in Aurora, Colorado on September 12, 2020.

Born May 30,1943 in Norfolk, Nebraska, his list of residencies include  Norfolk, Nebraska, Colorado Springs, Lakewood and Aurora Colorado. Roger was a Navy veteran serving on the USS Haleakala from 1964 - 1970.  Later, Roger worked for several auto parts stores before retiring...

Sep 12, 2020

Carl James (Jim) Rolfes, 80, passed away peacefully at home in Aurora Colorado on September 12, 2020.

He was born April 22, 1940 in Harrison Ohio and was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Jeanette Campbell Rolfes, his sister Gerry Dole, all of Harrison, and his “Second Mom” Ruth Nye Dobson of Colorado Springs.

Sep 11, 2020

Joseph was born in Watervale Butte, Colorado to Raymond and Lucy Weaver.

Joe met Lillian R Lopez while attending Annunciation Catholic High School. After his service to the United States in the US Army Joe and Lillian were married on Nov 7, 1959. They were married for over 56 years when Lillian passed in 2015.

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Sep 11, 2020

Gary D. Herbolsheimer age 79 (May 25, 1941 – Sept 11, 2020).  Preceded in death by parents Edgar and Edna Mae (Bargstadt), Pierce, Tilden, Norfolk, NE.  Survived by:  beloved wife of 40 yrs Veronica (Oliver) Aurora, Co, son Brian (Carrie) and granddaughter Nora, Colorado Springs.  Loved as dad by Lonnie Olivar (Denver), Sean Olivar (Denver), and Kim (Olivar) Lodge...

Sep 11, 2020

Egon Topp, beloved Husband to his late wife, Charlotte, as well as beloved Daddy, adored Grandfather (Opa), and Great Grandfather passed away peacefully on the 11th of September 2020.

He is survived by his daughter Heidi, grandchildren Nicole, Erika, and Crystal, son-in-law Tom and great grandchildren, Allana, Keian, and Marcus. Egon Topp lived a life full of...

Sep 11, 2020

DeLong, Wilmer Adrian, Jr.

06/01/1929 – 09/11/2020

Wilmer “Bill” Adrian DeLong Jr., 91, Passed away on September 11, 2020 in Aurora, Colorado. Survived by his sister Thelma Myers-Jones and children Mark DeLong, Kerry Torkelson, Scott DeLong, Shelly DeLong-Becker and their families. Bill had a successful career in marketing and merchandising. He was an avid outdoorsman...

Sep 11, 2020

Ivan Francis Williams, Jr, aged 71, died on September 11, 2020 in Greeley, Colorado. His death was due to complications of cancer.

Born December 5, 1948 in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the son of Ivan Francis Williams of Mitchell, Indiana and Violet Lane McKelvey of Raleigh, North Carolina.  He graduated from Arlington High School in 1967. Ivan...

Sep 10, 2020

In remembrance of Janis Calhoun

Janis Elizabeth Calhoun passed away peacefully on the morning of September 10, 2020, due to cancer and the subsequent effect of an unexpected stroke.  She was born August 21, 1934 in Denver, Colorado to John B. Lengel and Jane M. Lengel. In the days and weeks leading up...

Sep 10, 2020

John Mary Jojko May 1, 1934-September 10, 2020 Preceded in death by husband Matthew Stanley Lojko. Funeral Service Monday, September 21, 2020, 9:30 am, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227. Graveside Service 11:00 am, Fort Logan National Cemetery.

Sep 10, 2020

Logan Jesse Gray

Logan Jesse Gray was born on July 30, 1924 in Lorton, Nebraska to parents Chester Arthur Gray and Louie Lodema Pember Gray.  His dad owned a general store and lumber yard there.  The family moved to Sterling, Colorado where the family owned and ran Gray’s Court Cottages.  The entire family...

Sep 10, 2020

Renee Spong, of Arvada, Colorado passed on September 10, 2020.

Preceded in death by her parents, Bedford and Grace Bird; brother, Terrell Bird and brother-in-law, Tapie Rohm.

Survived by her husband, Fred Spong; children, Stephanie (Tim Stroh) Spong, Timothy (Leslie) Spong, Susan Sprong and Alexander (Tarali) Spong; grandchildren, Mason Spong, William Spong, David Spong, Virginia...