Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Rose Ann Doherty
Jul 15, 2019
Rose Ann Doherty, 91, was called home by God on July 15, 2019. She was preceded in death by Len, her beloved husband of 54 years; parents, Thomas and Ida Shimon; brothers, Duane and Clifford Shimon and sister, Arlene Heckethorn. Len and Rose are now dancing together again in heaven. Rose is survived by children, Mary Davis, Anne Granado (David),...
Carlisle B. ""Bill"" Guy Jr.
Jul 15, 2019
Bill was born to Carlisle and Mary Guy. He attended Fountain Valley School in Colorado Springs and attended the Univ. of AZ. Worked at Gates Rubber Co. for many years. His passion for hockey included involvement with Littleton Hockey for over 25 years. Survived by wife Alfreda; children Christopher, Kimberly Pinello, Stephanie Hancock; stepfather of Marc and Greg Orr; siblings...
Glen Edward Campbell
Jul 14, 2019
Glen Campbell, 87, of Englewood, Colorado passed away on July 14, 2019.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 19, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80227.
Please share memories of Glen and condolences with his family by signing the online guestbook below.
Celebration of Life: July 19,...
Michael Drelicharz
Jul 14, 2019
Michael ""Myke"" W. Drelicharz passed away on July 14, 2019 at age 45. He was born on August 22, 1973 in Denver. Michael loved hiking, biking and was an excellent swimmer. He cherished all dogs. The Denver Broncos were his favorite sports team; writing short stories and poetry was his therapy. Survivors include his dad Michael Ray Drelicharz, mom Martha...
Suzanne F. McGettigan
Jul 14, 2019
Suzanne Fitzgerald McGettigan was born in San Francisco, CA on February 18, 1939 to Fredrick F. Fitzgerald and Lorraine M. Fitzgerald. On July 14, 2019, Sue left us to be with the angels. She valiantly battled, and repeatedly beat, lung cancer for ten years. In the final days of her illness, she was surrounded by her loving family. She left...
James Edward Papini
Jul 14, 2019
James (Jim) Edward Papini, 71, of Westminster, Colorado passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, July 14th.
Jim was born to Francis and Carol (Wulfhop) Papini on May 8, 1948 in Jamaica, New York.
He is preceded in death by both of his parents and youngest brother, Tom.
Jim is survived by his wife Diane (Link) Papini, children Brian...
Dr. Donna June Mosbaugh Bogard
Jul 13, 2019
Long time Denver area musician and teacher, Dr. Donna June Bogard, age 88, of Arvada, Colorado died peacefully at home on July 13, 2019, surrounded by her family.
The daughter of Harrell and Mardelle (Holloway) Mosbaugh, Donna was born on June 15, 1931 in Arcadia, Indiana. She spent her childhood in Arcadia, then her family moved to Billings, Montana where...
Jacquelyn Ann Benton
Jul 13, 2019
Jacquelyn Ann Benton, 73 of Centennial, Colorado, passed away July 13, 2019 with her family by her side. Jackie was born on May 20, 1946 in Denver, Colorado to her parents Jack McLellan and Marion Kavan.
Jackie is survived by husband James H. Benton, children: Dianna Freimuth (JJ Jensen), Joanna Evans (Wayne), and James D. Benton (Janelle), grandchildren: Andrew Freimuth...
Bernie Dusso
Jul 13, 2019
Bernie Dusso passed away peacefully at his home on July 13, 2019, in Aurora, CO. He was born on November 29, 1936, in Greenwood, Wisconsin, to Donald and Doris Dusso.
Bernie is survived by his wife, Sharon; children Dave (Cheryl), Doug (Carla) and Sue (Steve) Yaroch; grandchildren Andrew and Stephanie Dusso, Zachary (Courtney), Courtney, and Mikaley Yaroch; and his siblings...
Clarence Joseph Doughman
Jul 13, 2019
Clarence Joseph Doughman, 89, of Denver, passed away on July 13, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents Fred & Sophie Doughman, sisters Alice (Leroy) Kenner & Hilda Doughman and brother Ernie (Janet) Doughman. Clarence is survived by 10 nephews & 14 nieces. Visitation 10am, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd....
Scott Alan Hendrickson
Jul 13, 2019
Scott Alan Hendrickson, died July 13, 2019, from injuries he suffered after being hit by a car while riding his bike. Born August 16, 1958 in Muscatine, IA to Raymond L. Hendrickson and Correne (Edmondson) Hendrickson. Scott was a 1981 graduate of the University of Northern Colorado and member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Scott worked as a sales...
Kaden Howell Spesshardt
Jul 13, 2019
Kaden Howell Spesshardt Born: March 29, 2019 Aurora, Colorado Passed away July 13, 2019 surrounded by his family.
Kaden was our perfect little gentlemen and fighter until the end.
Kaden is survived by his parents, Christina Michelle Howell and Steven Michael Spesshardt. Maternal grandparents, Paul A and Cynthia A Howell, Paternal grandparents, Philip and Donna Spesshardt, Great grandparents, Robert A...
William George ""Bill"" Paukovich
Jul 12, 2019
William George Paukovich, age 97, passed away on July 12th, 2019. Born in Glenns Ferry, Idaho on May 4th, 1922 he was the 11th of 12 children. Bill was raised in Rock Springs, Wyoming and attended the University of Wyoming. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1943. As a B-25 pilot in World War II, he flew numerous risky...
Robert R. Rabolt
Jul 12, 2019
Robert Reinhart Rabolt, age 64, died at home on July 12, 2019, following a valiant fight with Multiple Myeloma.
Born April 25, 1955 in New York, New York, to Reinhart and Eleanor Rabolt, he lived and worked all around the country and the world. In 2018, Rob retired from the State of Colorado Division of Banking as a bank examiner.
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Phillip James Burns
Jul 12, 2019
Phillip James Burns, 53, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on July 12, 2019.
Phillip was born on October 17, 1965 on Andrews Airforce Base in Maryland to Edward and Irma Burns. As a military family they relocated to Japan in October 1966 before moving to Aurora, Colorado in 1974. Phillip graduated from Gateway High School in Aurora in 1984.
Phillip...
Dale Blackwell
Jul 11, 2019
Dale Blackwell, 67, of Morrison, Colorado passed away on July 11, 2019. Born on August 9, 1951 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, son of the late Wilbur and Florence Blackwell. Dale Married Jeanne Blackwell and together they shared 51 years of marriage.
Dale loved camping fishing and all things outdoors, including his yard. He spent most of his time with his family...
Donald Dean Hanna
Jul 11, 2019
HANNA, DONALD DEAN
December 1, 1926 - July 11, 2019
Donald Dean Hanna, age 92, joined his beloved wife Dixie in the arms of their Lord July 11, 2019. Dean was born December 1, 1926 in Pueblo, Colorado. After graduating from Centennial High School in 1944 he joined the US Navy's V-12 College Training Program through which he received an...
Franz Gedack
Jul 11, 2019
Franz Gedack, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019.
Franz was born April 9, 1942 in Austria. He set foot on US soil April 1, 1961, and studied to become a US Citizen.
Franz is survived by his wife of 28 years, Mary, 3 children, Franz J. Gedack, Monika Ellis (Mike), and Troy Gedack (Wendy); along with...
Elizabeth M. ""Buffy"" Krantz
Jul 11, 2019
Elizabeth M. ""Buffy"" Krantz, 60 of Centennial, Colorado passed away with her family by her side, July 11, 2019. She was born to her parents Wally and Cathy Moore on September 20, 1958 in New York City, New York.
Buffy graduated from Wood Tobe-Coburn School earing her Associates Degree. She later became a paraeducator working at Willow Creek Elementary for...
Truett Thurston Rosenlund
Jul 10, 2019
Truett Thurston Rosenlund, age 5, died in the arms of his parents with his sister beside him and his dog at his feet, on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. The cause was complications from an undiagnosed, neuromuscular disease.
Truett, affectionately known as TruBear and True, was born on July 22, 2013, in Englewood, Colorado. He lived in Castle Pines, Colorado. Truett...
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