Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Bette  Louise Daly

Bette Louise Daly

Nov 13, 2019

Bette Louise Daly, 97, passed away Wednesday, November 13, surrounded by her family. She was born March 14, 1922, in Waupaca Wisconsin to Earnest and Lillian Smith.

Bette attended The University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, receiving her RN licensure. Being an adventurous soul, she travelled to California after WW II and was working as a nurse when she met her...

Gloria  Jean Berger

Gloria Jean Berger

Nov 13, 2019

Gloria Jean Berger passed away at 71 years of age on November 13, 2019. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones at the time. Gloria resided in Denver, Colorado the last 21 years of her life and although she never forgot her Texas roots she considered Colorado her home. Gloria was born in Houston, Texas to Hazel and...

Shirley  Steele Billings

Shirley Steele Billings

Nov 12, 2019

Shirley S. Billings

July 27, 1936 ~ November 12, 2019

Shirley Billings, the beloved wife of CAPT Tom Billings, went to sleep and joined her heavenly Father in the early morning hours on Tuesday, November 12th. Her husband was by her side at the end, still holding her hand. Shirley was a special person to everyone, a super Navy wife,...

Loretta ""Lizzy"" Di Grappa

Loretta ""Lizzy"" Di Grappa

Nov 12, 2019

Loretta (Lizzy) Stizza Di Grappa, passed away at the age of 94. She is survived by her loving husband, Frank, her four children, Mike (Jeannie), Tom (Mary), Tricia (Scott) and Terry Weiner (Jeff), eight grandchildren, Mark (Tiffany), Paul (Jill), Elizabeth Bachman (Kevin), Katie (Jeff), Wes (Keri), Gillian, Molly Weiner and Bailey Weiner and seven great-grandchildren, Joe, Ethan, James, Wyatt Bachman,...

John  Timothy Carr

John Timothy Carr

Nov 12, 2019

John Timothy Carr, age 71, of Englewood, Colorado passed away peacefully on November 12, 2019. He was born on October 30, 1948, in Pittsburgh, PA, the fourth of six sons, to Margaret Elizabeth O'Donnell Carr and Joseph Hurson Carr.

John was a 1962 graduate of St. Cyril of Alexandria School and a 1966 graduate of Oliver High School in Pittsburgh...

Robert  Mason Cole

Robert Mason Cole

Nov 12, 2019

Robert Mason Cole, 82, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Robert was born to William and Virginia Blaylock Cole in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 10, 1937. Following grade school, Robert attended and received an Associate’s Degree at BYU Idaho (formerly Ricks College) in Rexburg, Idaho. In the late 1950’s, Robert served the LDS church...

Roger  W. Jordan

Roger W. Jordan

Nov 12, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce that Roger W. Jordan, 86, of Northglenn, Colorado, passed away on the 12th of November 2019. Roger was born on July 18th, 1933 in Worden, WI. He is survived by his wife, Terry Jordan; his children, Steve Jordan, Jackie Jordan (Tim,) Laura Grush (Mark) and Peter Jordan (Molly); his grandchildren, Sara Chmelka,...

Vincent Jaehning

Vincent Jaehning

Nov 12, 2019

Vincent (Lynn) Jaehning passed away at the age of 71 at the home he shared with his beloved wife, Katherine, following a long illness.

Lynn was born in Grafton, North Dakota to Vincent and Lee (Erisson) Jaehning. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor's degree in psychology in 1970, followed by degrees in philosophy and business from...

Robert  D. Gibbons

Robert D. Gibbons

Nov 12, 2019

Robert D. (Bob) Gibbons, 93, died November 12, 2019. Bob was born in Denver in 1926, grew up in North Denver, and attended North High School. Bob joined the US Navy before his 18th birthday and served in the South Pacific during WWII. School followed the Navy. He graduated in engineering from Colorado State University and remained a supporter of...

David  P. Cottner

David P. Cottner

Nov 11, 2019

David Cottner passed away on November 11, 2019 in Aurora, Colorado. Born on March 12, 1979 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Victoria Keys and Richard Cottner.

David is survived by his girlfriend, Leah Bevan; mother and stepfather, Victoria and David Keys; sister, Lindsey Keys; and brothers, Sean Keys, Zack Keys, Scott Keys, Matt Keys and Andrew Keys. He...

Charlotte  May Koerber

Charlotte May Koerber

Nov 11, 2019

**Services have been postponed

Charlotte May Koerber passed away in the arms of her parents on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the age of 7 months. She was born on March 18, 2019 to Kyle and Cassady Koerber of Westminster. She entered the world fighting and never stopped.

Charlotte loved physical therapy and could sit up, squat and even...

Ruth  Marie DeCoste

Ruth Marie DeCoste

Nov 11, 2019

Beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Grand Mother, Great Grand Mother and much more. Loved forever by all who knew her grace, glamour, love and kindness. Ruth left us to join her husband Moe on November 11, 2019.

Ruth was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on March 9, 1925 to Hilda Helen Penny and Angelo (Ralph) Raffaele Indigaro. She spent her early years...

Janice  Colleen Geist

Janice Colleen Geist

Nov 11, 2019

In Loving Memory of Janice Colleen Geist

October 5, 1938 ~ Novb

Janice was born in Crawford County, Iowa, the oldest of two children born to William and Rosa Borgstahl. Her younger brother, Ronald, joined the family two years later, and together they served on their family farm for countless years on the outskirts of western Iowa. Finishing high school...

Clarice Van Name Sawyer

Clarice Van Name Sawyer

Nov 11, 2019

Clarice Van Name Sawyer

August 11, 1937 - November 11, 2019

Clarice Van Name Sawyer ""Curley"" passed away on November 11, 2019 at the age of 82 after an awe inspiring battle with Leukemia.

Curley was born in Pueblo, Colorado to George and Thelma Van Name. She spent the first three years of her life there before starting on her...

Gilbert Hernandez

Gilbert Hernandez

Nov 11, 2019

Gilbert Hernandez, 90 years, passed away on November 11, 2019. He was born to Reyes Hernandez and Juanita (Tapia) Hernandez. Gilbert is survived by many loving family members and friends, including his wife of 67 years Delia Hernandez.

A Visitation will be held in Gilbert’s honor on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, 5:00pm to 7:00pm; Recitation of the Rosary will immediately...

John  Dennis Schaul

John Dennis Schaul

Nov 11, 2019

John Schaul was born May 24, 1943 in Denver, Colorado. He past away November 11, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. John is survived by his wife, companion and best friend of 58 years, Jane C. Schaul. Loving and involved father and father-in-law to John and his wife Pam and Frank and his wife Maureen. Proud and happy...

Michael  P. Thomason

Michael P. Thomason

Nov 10, 2019

Full life story coming soon.

Service information:

Rosary to occur at Risen Christ Catholic Parish on Saturday, November 16th at 10:30am.

Mass to immediately follow at Risen Christ Catholic Parish on Saturday, November 16th at 11:00am.

Reception to follow immediately after mass at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in the cafeteria.

Private interment at Mount Olivet.

Anyone wishing to...

Gary  J. Palmquist

Gary J. Palmquist

Nov 10, 2019

Gary John Palmquist, age 77, passed away on November 10, 2019, in Denver, Colorado.

Gary John Palmquist was born on June 25, 1942, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Arvid and Bernice (Sullivan) Palmquist. Gary graduated from Edison High School in 1960, and in 1961 he began a 30-year career in telecommunications, first with Western Electric, then with Northwestern Bell. In 1964,...

Allan  Paul Eckert

Allan Paul Eckert

Nov 10, 2019

Allan Paul Eckert, 80, of Westminster passed away on November 10, 2019.

He is predeceased by his wife, Marilyn. Survived by his brothers, David (Doris), Stephen (Audrey) and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation on Wed. November 20, 2019 at 6:00 pm with a Rosary Service at 7:00 pm at Horan & McConaty, 7577 W. 80th Ave. Arvada, CO 80003....

Nick Kassera

Nick Kassera

Nov 10, 2019

Nick Kassera, of Golden, Colorado passed away on November 10, 2019.

Nick is survived by his parents, Sheila and Brian; sister, Emily and dog, Cheyenne.

A visitation will be on Friday, November 15, 2019 from 6-8pm and Celebration of Life on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 1pm both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West 80th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado...