Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Wardine Riecks

Wardine Riecks

Oct 18, 2019

Wardine Riecks lived a full, fruitful, and loving life of more than 89 years, leaving a husband, five children, twelve grandchildren, and three great grandchildren who remember her generosity, kindness, and love for life. She and twin brother Warden were born in Clarinda, Iowa, in 1930, to Dr. George Rimel and Edna Rimel of Bedford , Iowa. She and Warden...

Gerald ""Jerry"" J. Bianchi

Gerald ""Jerry"" J. Bianchi

Oct 18, 2019

We are deeply saddened to share that Gerald “Jerry” Joseph Bianchi passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019 in Garden City, KS, USA at the age of 78. Jerry was born in Pitcairn, PA, USA on Tuesday, September 9, 1941. On September 14, 1968 he married Marie ""Rusty"" Browne, and in 1972 they moved to Lakewood, Colorado. Jerry is survived...

Thomas  Northrup Maytham

Thomas Northrup Maytham

Oct 17, 2019

Thomas Northrup Maytham, a resident of Denver for 45 years and former Director of the Denver Art Museum, passed away in his sleep October 17, 2019, at the Life Care Center of Aurora, where he had been receiving hospice care following a long illness.

Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Thomas Edward Maytham and Margaret Northrup Maytham,...

Nicholas ""Nick"" Lance Williams-Starkenberg

Nicholas ""Nick"" Lance Williams-Starkenberg

Oct 17, 2019

Nicholas “Nick” Lance Williams-Starkenberg

March 18, 1988-October 17, 2019

Survived by parents Ken Starkenberg, Sheryl Williams-Starkenberg; son Maverick John Starkenberg and his mother Tanya Colbert; sister Nichole (Cory) McKinney; nephew Cory McKinney; niece Natalie McKinney; grandmother Betty Geron; aunt Stefanie (Michael) Day; cousins Jerrid & Jacelynn. Preceded in death by grandparents John Geron, Carl & Virginia Starkenberg.

Memorial Service Friday,...

Dean  R. Kittel

Dean R. Kittel

Oct 17, 2019

Dean was born in Amery, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin and the University of Minnesota. He graduated with degrees of Bachelor of Science and Agricultural Education and was also a graduate of Life Insurance Marketing Institute at Perdue University. Dean taught high school in Elmwood, Wisconsin and was a high school principal. He worked for Farm Bureau in...

Rosemary  D. Lowman

Rosemary D. Lowman

Oct 17, 2019

Rosemary D. Lowman, age 85, passed away at Aurora Medical Center South on Thursday, October 17th, 2019. The cause was a fall in her home.

Born December 11, 1933 in Pratte, Kansas, she lived in Wichita, Kansas, Denver, Colorado and Aurora, Colorado. She worked as a Neo-Natal nurse until retiring at age 65. Rosemary saved many babies lives treating pre-mature...

David  Jay Schoen  Jr.

David Jay Schoen Jr.

Oct 17, 2019

David Jay Schoen, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on October 17th, 2019. Born May 11, 1937 to Marie Amelia Morris and David J. Schoen, Sr. who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Tom Jackson and sisters Rose Sabell, Marge Shoe, and MaryAnn From.

He is survived by his wife of 59 ½...

Donna  L. Foss

Donna L. Foss

Oct 16, 2019

Donna Louise Foss, passed on October 16th, 2019. She was born July 25th, 1940 in Alliance, Nebraska, daughter of Stanley and Marie (Cavey) Kisicki.

She has left behind her loving husband, Jerome Jay Foss, Jr. (Jerry), with whom she enjoyed 51 years of marriage; her children: Jim (Kimberly) Foss, Joseph (LeAnn) Foss, Angie (Todd) Trautman; grandchildren: Steven and Juliana Foss;...

Dalton  Leon Grote

Dalton Leon Grote

Oct 16, 2019

Dalton Leon Grote, 84, passed away Wed., Oct.16, 2019.

He lived in Aberdeen, SD. He was the son of late Glenn and Rozella Grote.

He served in the Army National Guard. He built homes in Aberdeen then moved to Littleton, CO in 1983. He worked for Centex Homes.

He is survived by 5 children; Greg Grote, Lynn Wooton, Lori Blotsky,...

Sylvia  ""June"" Wesolek

Sylvia ""June"" Wesolek

Oct 15, 2019

In the early morning hours of October 15, 2019 Sylvia June Wesolek passed away at Morningstar Assisted Living in Littleton, CO after a long life. June was born on June 11, 1928 in Kalispell, MT and later moved to Denver, CO. She married John Wesolek in 1956 in Denver, CO. She worked for American Express for many years and retired...

Delores  H. McCoy

Delores H. McCoy

Oct 15, 2019

Del McCoy of Littleton, CO passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on October 15, 2019. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 5, 1929. Beloved mother to Lori (Bill) Young and Janet Whiteside and grandmother to Brady and Andrea Young. She was predeceased by her son-in-law, Bill Whiteside.

Priscilla Simpson

Priscilla Simpson

Oct 15, 2019

Priscilla Simpson, 78, of Aurora, CO entered into eternal rest October 15, 2019. She was born in Mississippi January 31, 1941 to Timothy Smith and Queen Esther (Prince).

Priscilla grew up in Peoria, IL and graduated high school in 1959 then attended Illinois Central College where she enrolled in business classes was then offered and accepted a position with Caterpillar...

Dave Jubenville

Dave Jubenville

Oct 15, 2019

Dave Jubenville, our beloved father and grandfather died peacefully on October 15th, 2019. Dave was born on September 21, 1944 in Deerfield, Massachusetts. He graduated from East Hartford High School in 1962, and went on to attend the University of Connecticut, where he received a master's degree in civil engineering. His biggest success at college, however, was meeting his future...

Barbara  Joan Guerin

Barbara Joan Guerin

Oct 15, 2019

It is with deepest sadness that we say goodbye to our loving, giving mother, Barbara Joan (Olson) Guerin. A graduate of South High School Barbara was born March 1, 1935, in Denver, CO, and passed on October 15, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, John (Jack) Guerin, sons David and John, and step-daughter Diane Kotosky (Rick)....

Walter  E. Gehring

Walter E. Gehring

Oct 14, 2019

Walter E. “Walt” Gehring, of Westminster, Colorado passed away on October 14, 2019.

A Celebration of Life honoring Walt will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 11am at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West 80th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado 80003.

Donations in Walt’s name may be made to the American Heart Association. Details are below.

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Barbaralynn Bitzer

Barbaralynn Bitzer

Oct 14, 2019

Barbaralynn Bitzer, 74, of Elizabeth passed away Oct. 14, 2019. Barbaralynn began her career in Cincinnati, OH and locally taught at Mark Twain Elementary, Littleton and Eagle Ridge Elementary in Douglas County. She became an administrator at Rock Ridge Elementary in Castle Rock, CO where she retired. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Flickinger; sister Sandy Love; step-daughter, Michelle...

Carol  Ann Scarpello

Carol Ann Scarpello

Oct 14, 2019

Carol, 73, of Wheat Ridge passed away on October 14th, 2019.

A visitation will be held on October 20th, 2019 from 4-6 PM at Horan and McConaty, 3020 Federal Blvd., Denver, Colorado 80211. Rosary will follow at 6 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at Mount Carmel Catholic Church on October 21st, 2019 at 10 AM. A Graveside Service...

Arlene Marie Van Horne

Arlene Marie Van Horne

Oct 13, 2019

Arlene Marie (Davis) Van Horne, age 83, died at The Village at Belmar in Lakewood, Colorado on Sunday, October 13, 2019.

Born April 20, 1936 in Evanston Illinois, she lived her adult life in Colorado. She was a member of St. Anne's and Light of the World Catholic Churches. She attended Marquette University in Wisconsin and received an MBA from...

Bruce  Richard Goold

Bruce Richard Goold

Oct 13, 2019

Bruce Richard Goold, age 63, passed away on October 13, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. Bruce was born November 24, 1955 to Richard Thurston Goold and Virginia Louise Lowry, in Denver, Colorado. Deeply rooted in the Colorado area, Bruce graduated from Arapahoe High School and the Community College of Aurora. He went on to make a career as a tile contractor....

Rodney  Maurer Beck  Jr.

Rodney Maurer Beck Jr.

Oct 12, 2019

Rodney M. Beck Jr. age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 12th at Porter Hospice in Centennial, CO. He was born on July 16, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA to parents Rodney M. Beck and Mary Douglass Beck. He attended the University of Colorado where he met and married the love of his life, Diane Carolyn Dozier...