Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Elisabeth Dillon

Elisabeth Dillon

Dec 26, 2019

ELISABETH DILLON

Elisabeth ‘Liesl' Dillon was born in Schwébisch Gménd, Germany on May 16, 1926. She was born the eldest of the seven Kohnle children. From a young age, family was imprinted on her heart as what matters most in life. As a young adult she worked as a translator between the Americans and Germans during World War II to...

Patricia Marie ""Pat"" Greichen

Patricia Marie ""Pat"" Greichen

Dec 25, 2019

Patricia Marie “Pat” Greichen March 3, 1932-December 25, 2019

“On Christmas morning we lost a beautiful, caring, loving, devoted wife/mom. What a beautiful day to become an angel. She was our rock as children and adults. She was our dad’s “bride” for 65 + years. Their love for each other was a true “fairytale” love affair. We will all miss...

Kay  Marlene Vice

Kay Marlene Vice

Dec 25, 2019

Kay Marlene Vice, age 80, passed away in Littleton, Colorado on December 25, 2019.

Born on November 4, 1939, in Kingsley, Iowa, to E. Maxine and Al Lindgren. Kay is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth, step daughter Deborah Lynn Kidder and nephews Gary Lindgren and Todd Gollhofer. Kay is survived by daughter Kristen O'Hanahan (Dave), step children Sherrie...

Erleen  Ruby Holquin

Erleen Ruby Holquin

Dec 25, 2019

Erleen Ruby ""Lynn"" Holquin, 79, of Arvada, Colorado passed away peacefully at home on December 25, 2019. She was born on September 9, 1940 in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico to Amadeo and Amalia Valerio.

She is survived by her husband, John Holquin. They celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary on September 20. She is also survived by her children Dino...

Ronald ""Ron"" D. Highstreet

Ronald ""Ron"" D. Highstreet

Dec 25, 2019

Ronald (Ron) D. Highstreet

May 2, 1949 – December 25, 2019

Ronald Highstreet, a longtime resident of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away at his home on December 25, 2019, at the age of 70.

Ron was born on May 2, 1949, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Emil and Virginia Highstreet. He grew up in Hurley, South Dakota where he graduated...

Roger  D. Venneberg  Jr.

Roger D. Venneberg Jr.

Dec 25, 2019

Roger Dale Venneberg, Jr. was born on December 22, 1944 in Hays, Kansas and passed away on December 25, 2019.

He is survived by his two children, Christie (Darren) Parmenter, and Brian (Felicia) Venneberg , his four grandchildren, Hailey, Liliana, Jessica, & Emilee, and his two sisters, Janet Schmidt & Darlene Cole. Roger was preceded in death by his wife,...

Deborah  Sue Diotte

Deborah Sue Diotte

Dec 25, 2019

Deborah (Debbi) Sue Diotte (Vanhoff), 71, most recently of Parker, Colorado passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald H Diotte and her stepfather, Bill Herring, and was the mother of Nicole Coughlin (Nicole's husband, Shannon Coughlin) of Parker, CO and son First Lieutenant Matthew Diotte, USAF of San Antonio, TX. Debbi...

Frank  Albert Armstrong

Frank Albert Armstrong

Dec 24, 2019

Frank A. Armstrong's courageous battle against lymphoma ended on December 24, 2019. He died at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 77.

Frank was born on December 10, 1942, in South Porcupine, Ontario, Canada. He was the oldest of three sons to John and Gladys Armstrong, who preceded him in death. Frank moved to the United States in...

Rodney  Karl Broome

Rodney Karl Broome

Dec 24, 2019

Rodney Karl Broome, age 73, passed away December 24, 2019 in Denver, Colorado.

Rod was born on June 19, 1946 in Shreveport, LA to parents Glassell Samuel Broome and Almadene Broome. Because of his father's career, Rod immediately began a series of relocations and attended 13 schools by 3rd grade. This early exposure to travelling ignited Rod's own passion for...

Donald  Leroy Whitson

Donald Leroy Whitson

Dec 24, 2019

Donald Leroy Whitson 6/25/32 - 12/24/2019. Our precious Dad/ Papa Don passed away peacefully early Christmas Eve morning after declining rapidly from a series of mini strokes and complications of progressive dementia. We feel peace knowing he is now in the presence of our most merciful God and reunited with his beloved Gloria, whom he was married to for 53...

Bonnie  Belle Dodd

Bonnie Belle Dodd

Dec 24, 2019

 

On Tuesday, December 24th, 2019, Bonnie Dodd, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away at the age of 91.

Bonnie was born on December 9th, 1928 in Webster City, Iowa to Kenneth and Hazel (Hunt) Coons. On October 21st, 1946, she married Donald Dodd. They raised four daughters, Jacquelyn, Vicki, Becky and Cheri.

Besides being a dedicated...

Kanisha  D. Bruntz

Kanisha D. Bruntz

Dec 23, 2019

Kanisha Daniele Bruntz-Williams of Denver, CO passed away unexpectedly on December 23rd, 2019 in Denver, CO. Kanisha was born July 27th, 1995 to Shelly Bruntz and Ronald Williams in Denver, CO. When Kanisha was younger she achieved her second degree black belt in taekwondo and participated in club volleyball. Kanisha was a sociable person who loved to have fun, cook,...

Joan Lobo

Joan Lobo

Dec 22, 2019

Joan Lobo, 83, Passed away on December 22, 2019 in Castle Rock, Colorado. Joan will be laid to rest at Fort Logan National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate to the Dumb Friends League in Joan’s honor.

Phyllis  Virginia Roscoe

Phyllis Virginia Roscoe

Dec 22, 2019

Phyllis Virginia Roscoe passed away on December 22, 2019 in Aurora, Colorado. Born on April 7, 1927 in Denver, Colorado the daughter of Ethel Mumford (Very) and Sidney Mumford. She was a true Colorado Native, a member of Faith Presbyterian Church, and a graduate of Denver Bible Institute. Phyllis will be remembered as a devoted mother, homemaker, and wife. She...

Shirley Vowell

Shirley Vowell

Dec 22, 2019

Shirley was born on July 15, 1933, in Denver, Colorado. She was the youngest of three children born to William and Hazel Keary.

She died on December 22, 2019, after battling breast cancer for the second time.

Shirley graduated from West High School and attended secretarial school at Barnes Business College in Denver.

She met her husband, Dallas Vowell, at...

Donald  Joseph Stefanski

Donald Joseph Stefanski

Dec 21, 2019

Donald (Don) Joseph Stefanski, born November 19, 1930 in Denver, CO passed away on December 21, 2019.

He is survived by his wife, Josephine Stefanski; his three children, Dan Stefanski (Agnes), Gail (Stefanski) Ashley, and Gene Stefanski (Kim); the children he shared with Josephine - Gary Mohr (Diane), Joni (Mohr) Pulliam, Richard Mohr (Diana); his numerous loving grandchildren, great grandchildren,...

Norman Angelini

Norman Angelini

Dec 21, 2019

Norman Angelini, 72, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away December 21, 2019. He was born September 24, 1947 in San Francisco, California.

The void Norm leaves will be filled with memories which will always remain. These memories will leave indelible marks on our souls which we will never forget.

Norm was an outstanding father, grandfather, brother and husband who was beloved...

Maurice  Lee Woodhull  Jr.

Maurice Lee Woodhull Jr.

Dec 21, 2019

Maurice Lee Woodhull Jr. (Lee) was born in Port Chester, NY and passed away on Dec. 21, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 54.5 years, his two children, their spouses and four grandchildren, in-laws Anita Lindfield & David & Mary Hendricks, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Maurice Lee & Lois...

Deanna  Faye Lemay

Deanna Faye Lemay

Dec 21, 2019

Deanna “Dee” Lemay, of Thornton, Colorado, passed away in Long Island City, New York on December 21, 2019.

A Celebration of Deanna’s Life will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 1:30pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado 80229.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at PO...