Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Aug 7, 2018

Lewis Campbell Greenlee passed away August 7, 2018. Lew was a second-generation Denver native born December 31, 1939 to John B. and Elizabeth Greenlee. He and his two younger brothers, Jim and Bob, were in the boys’ choir at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Denver from a young age. His namesake, his grandfather, was the first superintendent of Denver Public...

Aug 7, 2018

At peace, and with her family, Joyce Terry, 90, passed away August 7, 2018. She was born July 28, 1928 in Crested Butte, Colorado to Elizabeth and Beldon Bush. Joyce is survived by her children, Charlene Terry, Carla Sorrell (Larry), Connie Dettmer (Dave), Dennis Terry (Paula), Mark Terry and Lesa Barringer (Mark), 17 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 5 great-great...

Aug 6, 2018

Joan Marie Fohn passed away on August 6, 2018.

Joan was retired from Frontier Airlines after spending 28 years as a flight attendant.

She is survived by her brother, Robert Fohn, her companion, Jim Jacksina, and her furry children Molly, Willie, and Spike.

A Rosary will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 7:30 PM with a Visitation starting...

Aug 6, 2018

Marie F. Reffel, 87, of Thornton died on August 6, 2018. She is survived by her children, Steve Reffel, Jim (Julie) Reffel, Cindy (Dave) Veney; grandchildren, Tessa (Austin) Taylor, Scott (Amanda) Reffel, Suzanne (Patrick) Pieri, Melissa (Dan) Noell, John Reffel, Mark (Tylyn) Reffel, Chad Reffel and Kassady (Tyson) Wright; great-grandchildren, Gamble and Noble Taylor, Sam and Parker Noell, Maxwell and...

Aug 6, 2018

Gerald John Schlegel died Monday August 6, 2018 at the Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Born in the small town of Maynard, Iowa on May 8, 1928, he was the second eldest son of Aaron and Mathilda Schlegel. He had one older brother, Aaron and one older sister, Arlene (Riasonovsky) as well as one younger sister, Eleanor (Behlke)....

Aug 5, 2018

Marie Agnes Stevens, aged 90, died peacefully on August 5, 2018 at her home in Denver, Colorado. Marie was born January 20, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John and Mary (Blaskovits) Obojkovists.

Marie attended Calumet High School in Chicago, Illinois and graduated in 1946. She enjoyed ceramics, china painting, was an avid reader, and excelled in culinary...

Aug 5, 2018

Our beloved Ina Mae Finch, 90, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away peacefully August 5, 2018. She was born February 27, 1928 in Kansas to Hugh Elmer and Flossie Dell Russell Westervelt.

Ina Mae had a fiercely deep and unconditional love for her family... her husband, daughter, son-in-law, granddaughters and great-grand-dogs, Lucy and Nash. From the time her granddaughters were young,...

Aug 5, 2018

Patsy G. Stanek, 85, of Littleton, CO passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Cherrelyn Healthcare Center surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 19, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio she was the daughter of Cleatus and Grace (Fenger) Epple. Patsy married Donald Stanek on May 7, 1955 and together they shared 60 years of marriage.

Patsy worked for...

Aug 4, 2018

Walter “Alan” Smith passed away on August 4, 2018 in Loveland, Colorado. He resided in Aurora, Colorado. Alan is survived by his loving wife, Gendora “Glennie” Smith; sons, Michael, Gary & Robert; sister, Cleta; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by sister, Jackie.

A memorial service will be held in his honor on...

Aug 4, 2018

Lois Elaine (Klusman) Serviss went to be with the Lord August 4, 2018 while resting peacefully in her home. Lois was born and raised in New Salem, Morton, ND on October 3, 1927 to her loving parents, Charles A. Klusman and Florance C. (Wildy) Klusman. Lois graduated from Bismarck High School in 1945 and went on to the Cadet Nursing...

Aug 4, 2018

Aug 4, 2018

Douglas Michael Wunsch, age 55, passed away in his home on Saturday, August 4, 2018.

Doug was born June 1, 1963 in Fort Morgan, Colorado, but lived most of his life between Arvada and Westminster, Colorado. He graduated from Pomona High School in 1981, got married in 1984, and started his family. On any given day you might find him...

Aug 4, 2018

Paul was born on January 26, 1967 to Ed and Sandy Deibert at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge. As Paul often liked to point out, Sandy was the oldest first time mother in the maternity ward and Paul was a preemie — one of the few times he was early! Two years later, Ed and Sandy welcomed their second...

Aug 4, 2018

Dr. Terry L. Wostrel, DDS

Terry L. Wostrel, born October 8, 1954 in Plainview, Nebraska died Saturday August 4, 2018 in his Littleton home. He was the son of Stanley Wostrel and Pearl Timmerman Wostrel of Plainview. Terry was the youngest of six children. Growing up on his family's farm he developed a love of watching things grow, a passion...

Aug 4, 2018

On Saturday, August 4, 2018, Brian Daniel Peak – husband, father, son, and brother – passed away at the age of 36 years after losing his heroic battle with cancer. Brian will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend, Julie, and their precious children, John (3) and Oliver (2). Brian will also be forever remembered by his extended...

Aug 4, 2018

Tammatha “Tammy” Marie Koonce Fiala was born in New Bern, North Carolina to Pete and Vicky (Archibald) Koonce, and passed away in Denver, Colorado on August 4, 2018 at age 48.

She is survived by her husband John Fiala, her daughter Rose, her parents Pete and Vicky Koonce, brothers, Tim Kientzle and his wife Beth, and Tony Koonce and his...

Aug 4, 2018

John Patrick Lamberton passed away on August 4, 2018.

John cherished his family and friends. He was the person who would always listen and do whatever it took to help you out. He had as smile for everyone and a great sense of humor. He had an uncanny ability to remember facts, history and trivia, especially about Denver.

John loved...

Aug 3, 2018

Harold Ruth died at the age of 84 on August 3, 2018 in Centennial, Colorado. He was born July 26, 1934 to Barbara and Joseph Ruth of Hammond Indiana. Harold is survived by Margaret, his loving wife of 49 years and four children: Mark, Brenda, Heather, Joe and seven grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his brother, Gene Ruth...

Aug 2, 2018

On Thursday, August 2, 2018, Jacob William Emerson, a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 25. Jacob was born on Thursday, January 21, 1993 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Jacob is survived by his parents Jeff Emerson and Elizabeth Emerson; brother Christopher [Amanda] Emerson; three sisters, Heather [Zach] Emerson-Smith, Emily Emerson, and Kimberly Emerson; paternal...

Aug 2, 2018

Thomas Elbert Hicks, 53, of Watkins, CO passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at his residence. A native of Waukegan, IL, he was the son to Hurshel R. Hicks and the late Lucille J. Sutton.

Tom was a talented hockey player turned revered hockey coach, and he supported the growth and development of girls’ hockey in Colorado. A modern...