Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Ronald Jason Keller
Mar 17, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Ronald Jason Keller, who left this world too soon on March 17, 2025. A devoted family member, father, and friend, Ron was a man of integrity, adventure, and boundless love. A brilliant mind, and a kind soul, Ron’s presence brought warmth and wisdom to those who knew him.
Born in Texas, Ron spent...
John W. Spiegel
Mar 17, 2025
John W. Spiegel of Highlands Ranch, Colorado passed away on March 17th, 2025. He was born on July 1st, 1960, to Glenn and Betty Spiegel in Rochester, New York. Grew up in Webster, New York graduating from R.L. Thomas High School in 1979 and moved west to Colorado in 1998. He is survived by his mother Betty Evershed Spiegel, his...
Mark Dennis Damsgaard
Mar 17, 2025
After a long battle with Parkinson’s, Dennis passed away in Littleton, Colorado on March 17, 2025, with his wife Ginni at his side. Dennis was born March 27, 1946, in Des Moines, Iowa to Dennis and Miriam (Beckhoff) Damsgaard. He grew up in Cedar Falls, Iowa before enrolling as a midshipman in the ROTC program at the University of Colorado...
Colleen Kay Rosa
Mar 17, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Colleen Kay Rosa, who departed this world on March 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on August 17, 1966, to John and Marsha Rosa, both of whom predeceased her, Colleen lived a life full of love, dedication, and warmth.
Early Life and Education
Colleen grew up in a...
Colleen Marie Kridle
Mar 16, 2025
Colleen Marie Kridle, loving mother of Carol M. Mullins (Patrick), Thomas K. Kridle (Bekah), Timothy B. Kridle, Janet M. Quinn (Larry), and Cynthia L. Kridle Conway (Chris), entered into eternal rest on March 16, 2025, at the age of 96. Colleen is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews,...
Albert Donald Taylor
Mar 16, 2025
Albert Donald Taylor, Born May 8, 1938 - Died March 16, 2025
Albert Donald Taylor died March 16, 2025, at Rocky Mountain Assisted Living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He was 86.
Born on May 8, 1938 in Denver, Colorado to Harold and Catherine Taylor, joining brother Harold Jr. The family moved around the west, living for a time in Utah before settling...
Cory Stephen Poole
Mar 16, 2025
Cory Stephen Poole November 16, 1971 – March 16, 2025
Cory Stephen Poole was born on Tuesday, November 16, 1971, in Denver, Colorado. A proud Scorpio, he lived his life with intensity, loyalty, and passion. He passed away surrounded by love and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Cory is survived by his wife of 18 years, Lisa Hillmer-Poole;...
Luke Nelson Peterson
Mar 16, 2025
Luke Nelson Peterson, 31, tragically passed away on March 16, 2025. He adored his wife, Alex, and was a loving and dedicated father to Charlotte, 9, and Luca, 7.
Luke grew up in Evergreen and Highlands Ranch, Colorado, before moving with his family to Australia in 2008. After graduating in 2011 from Hillcrest Christian College, located in Gold Coast, Australia, he...
Glenn Allen Penske
Mar 16, 2025
Glenn Allen Penske, age 76, passed away on March 16th, 2025, at his home in Denver Colorado.
He was born in 1948 and raised in Vesta Minnesota. He graduated in 1967 from Echo High School. During high school he worked for his father shelling corn. After high school he married Irma Pol, and they had 3 children together. He then served...
Harry Eugene Ebele Jr.
Mar 15, 2025
Harry Eugene Ebele, Jr. passed away on March 15, 2025 after a long fight against Alzheimer's.
Harry was born on August 8, 1939 in Jud, ND, to Harry Sr. and Ella Ebele. He graduated from Jud High School in 1957 and on September 11, 1962 he married the love of his life, Linda Lou (Klose) Ebele.
Harry and Linda had five boys...
Harry E. Ebele, Jr.
Mar 15, 2025
Harry Eugene Ebele, Jr. passed away on March 15, 2025 after a long fight against Alzheimer's.
Harry was born on August 8, 1939 in Jud, ND, to Harry Sr. and Ella Ebele. He graduated from Jud High School in 1957 and on September 11, 1962 he married the love of his life, Linda Lou (Klose) Ebele.
Harry and Linda had five boys...
Michael James McCoy
Mar 15, 2025
Michael McCoy, 83, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away peacefully, with his wife and son by his side, on March 15, 2025, after a long battle with metastatic prostate cancer and untreatable interstitial lung disease.
Born on April 26, 1941, he lived most of his childhood and school years in Wyoming. He graduated from the University of Wyoming with a B.S. in...
Pauline Ann Gerali
Mar 15, 2025
Pauline Ann Sirhall Gerali, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, at the age of 75. A lifelong resident of Denver, Pauline was born on February 10, 1950, and graduated from St. Francis De Sales High School.
In 1976, while working at Safeway, Pauline met the love of her life, Mark Alan Gerali. Their connection...
Frank Eugene Smith
Mar 15, 2025
Frank Eugene Smith, age 54, died at his home in Denver on March 15th, 2025. He was a graduate of Ranum High School in Westminster, CO. He was a Lieutenant Colonel in ROTC and led them to two meritorious unit awards. He went on to the Marine Corp boot camp in San Diego but suffered an injury shortly before graduation....
Patricia Ann Beatty Halpine
Mar 15, 2025
Patricia (Beatty) Halpine, aged 82, passed away March 15, 2025 supported in her transition by her family, close friends, her caregivers and hospice.
From early on Pat was a person interested in people and the world. This curiosity and interest, paired with her social nature, led her to a wide variety of people, relationships and experiences. She was keen to explore,...
John Conrad Kruse
Mar 14, 2025
John Conrad Kruse was born 8-9-58 to Herbert William Kruse and Ruth Esther (Krieger)Kruse in Rockford, IL. The family eventually moved to Springfield, IL. John was a born athlete and started playing hockey at a young age and he traveled extensive to Hockey Camps in Michigan and Canada. He has a prized picture with Gordie Howe.
John Graduated from Springfield High...
Robert Scott Burchfield
Mar 14, 2025
Robert Scott Burchfield, 72, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on March 14, 2025, surrounded by his family after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Bob left his mark on everyone he met with his kind and patient nature, interesting knowledge of the world, and wonderful sense of humor.
Born on July 3, 1952, in Nashville, TN, Bob was raised in...
Erma Louise Ellis
Mar 14, 2025
Erma Louise Ellis, age 98, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, after a short stay at the Mesilla Valley Hospice, Las Cruces. New Mexico.
She was born on October 15, 1926, in Bloom City, Wisconsin. Her parents were Flossie Belle and George W. Myers. She was the 4th of 6 children. She was raised on a dairy farm where she...
Donna Jean MacNeal
Mar 14, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Donna Jean MacNeal. She is survived by sisters Juliet Santifer and Sherry Jefferson along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Donna is processed in death by her mother Mabel Jefferson, father John I. Jefferson, brother John G Jefferson and sisters Leila Jones and Trudy Nelson.
Donna Jean as her friends...
Mary Jill Grabinger
Mar 14, 2025
My life has been a tapestry Of rich and royal hue
An everlasting vision Of the ever-changing view
— Carole King, Tapestry
Jill (Hitpas) Grabinger, age 74, died at the Wind Crest Mill Vista Lodge memory care facility in Highlands Ranch, Colorado from complications related to Lewy Body Dementia on March 14, 2025.
Jill was born to Mildred and Joseph Hitpas in Breese, Illinois...
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