Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
The Honorable James Ray Rucker, Jr.
Jun 5, 2017
The honorable James Ray Rucker Jr. passed peacefully in his sleep on Monday, June 5, 2017, following a long period of illness. Jim is survived by his wife of 49 years Pat Rucker, his daughter Lisa Rucker, grandson Henry Rucker, Daughter Heather Frommelt, son-in-law Ben Frommelt, and grandchildren Molly, Will and Tessa Frommelt, all of Centennial, Colorado and brother John...
Alberta M. Edmundson
Jun 5, 2017
Alberta was born October 20, 1924 in Lafountain, KS. She spent her early years in Independence, KS, graduating from Independence High School and Pittsburgh State Teacher's College. Alberta taught second grade in Caney, KS where she met and married Roy B. Edmundson on December 5, 1947. In 1955 the family moved to Denver for Roy's work. Alberta was a charter...
Christiana ""Ann"" Abbott Stong
Jun 5, 2017
Mrs. Christiana ""Ann"" Abbott Stong, died peacefully Monday the 5th of June at Holly Creek Retirement Community surrounded by family. She was 87-years-old. Born December 12, 1929 in Louisville, KY, Ann was the youngest daughter of Leslie VanArsdale Abbott and Naomi Benson. She graduated from Atherton High School in 1947. Ann met her husband Robert ""Bob"" Stong while pursuing a...
Twila Fay Sweeney
Jun 5, 2017
Twila Sweeney died peacefully on Monday the 5th of June surrounded by family. She was 84-years-old. Born January 7th in Hays, Kansas. She was the youngest child of twelve of Mary Elizabeth Kiesner and Frank Stanislaus Wasinger. She graduated from Girls Catholic High School in 1951. Twila completed her bachelor's degree in Education from Loretta Heights College in 1955. She...
David M. Marr
Jun 5, 2017
Passed away June 5, 2017 in Aurora, Co. Born in Virginia, IL, son to the late Cecil and Alma (Stambaugh) Marr. David is survived by his wife Kristine (Burns) Marr, brother James Marr, and sister Cecelia Liggett. To leave condolences go to HoranCares.com.
Arlene Helen Fosnight
Jun 4, 2017
Arlene Helen Hirschmugl was born on November 25, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, to Cecilia (Schmitz) Hirschmugl and Joseph Hirschmugl. Arlene was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Amanda Fosnight; her son, Brent (Charlie) Fosnight; and her ex-husband, Brent Fosnight. Arlene is survived by her three daughters: Kathleen (Fosnight) Williams, Cynthia (Fosnight) Romano and Kimberly (Fosnight) Duran; her grandchildren: Erin Williams,...
Timothy ""Tim"" Wayne Todd
Jun 4, 2017
Tim Todd of Aurora, Colorado passed away June 4, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Marcia Todd and his sister, Kathy Watson. Tim is a Vietnam Veteran who dedicated his career to serving as a consultant for public works agencies, retiring from Aurora Public Schools in 2014. He was devoted to volunteering for the Aurora...
Ronald V. Stainbrook
Jun 4, 2017
RONALD V. STAINBROOK, of Denver, Colorado entered into eternal life June 4, 2017. He is survived his loving wife of 66 years, Pat; children Ronald, Theresa and Michele; siblings Mary, Cookie and Dennis; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Ron is preceded in death by his daughter, Mara. A Funeral Mass will be held 9 AM Saturday, June 17, at Christ...
Harvey John Fischer
Jun 3, 2017
Harvey John Fischer, of Lakewood, Colorado, was born January 6, 1929 in Trenton, New Jersey. Survived by wife Hope. Graveside Service Tuesday, June 13, 2017, 11:15 AM, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Area C.
Leland Floyd Thormahlen
Jun 2, 2017
Leland Floyd Thormahlen, 72 of Centennial Colorado passed away on June 2, 2017. Leland was born August 26, 1944 in Worcester Massachusetts to Al and Pauline Thormahlen. Leland is preceded in death by his parents along with his sister. He is survived by wife Judy of 52 years. Son Douglas (Pamela) Thormahlen; Daughter Angela Thormahlen (Brian Keller); Grandchildren Caley, Calvin,...
Cornelia Jane ""Teeny"" Humphres
Jun 2, 2017
Cornelia Jane ""Teeny"" Humphres died on June 2, 2017 in Wheatridge, Colorado. She was born on a wheat ranch near Milton-Freewater, Oregon on October 8, 1920 to Mildred Ione Cockburn (née Nettleship) and George Samuel ""Doc"" Cockburn. Teeny was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, one sister and two step-brothers. She was widowed twice at the deaths of...
Nebraska Lavender
Jun 2, 2017
Nebraska Lavender, age 88 years of age, passed away in Aurora, Colorado on June 2, 2017. Born March 1, 1929 in Eutaw, Alabama, son of Jim Lavender and Cora Colvin. He lived and worked worldwide during his 20 years of Active Duty service for the United States Air Force and for Continental Airlines for another 20 years until retiring in...
Patricia Marcelline Brock
Jun 1, 2017
Patricia Marcelline Scherr was born on July 1, 1933, near the tiny town of Seibert in eastern Colorado, the oldest of 4 siblings born to Joseph and Marcelline Scherr. Pat passed away on June 1, 2017. In her early years, Pat lived in a small farmhouse with no electricity or indoor plumbing. She rode a horse to a one-room schoolhouse,...
Nadine Vivian Overley
Jun 1, 2017
Nadine Vivian Overley passed away peacefully after a long illness on Thursday, June 1, 2017 with family by her side. She was 84 years old. December 15, 1932 was a beautiful day, our loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother was born in Randall, Iowa. Nadine was the middle daughter of three. Her hard working parents owned a café on Main...
Mike Bicknell
Jun 1, 2017
Michael Ray [Cease] Bicknell, age 61, passed away on June 1, 2017, following a nine-month battle with a brain tumor. Mike was born January 17, 1956, in Topeka, KS. He grew up in the Kansas City area, and graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School in 1974. He attended the University of Kansas in Lawrence, and graduated in 1982 with...
Major Everett C. Terry
May 31, 2017
Major Everett C. Terry, World War II Army Veteran, age 99, passed away on May 31, 2017. A native of Nebraska, residing in Johnstown and Ainsworth, he lived for many years in Ocean Township, New Jersey, and moved to Denver in 2006. ""Terry"" graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism, was a newsman for the Asbury Park Press...
Pat Vachon
May 31, 2017
Patrick Alban Vachon , age 75, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital in Louisville, Colorado on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Pat was born on August 16, 1941 in Lewiston, Maine, he attended Wentworth Institute, and Monmouth College with a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, and worked for AT&T in Westminster and Storage Technologies in Louisville, until retiring from AT&T in...
Frank ""Blair"" Tomb, Jr.
May 30, 2017
Blair, 69, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on May 30, 2017. He is survived by his children Nancy B. Tomb and Charles ""Charlie"" M. Tomb; two sisters; one brother; former wife, Cynthia ""Cindy"" Tomb; and his two cats, Izzie & Alex. Blair will be deeply missed and always remembered for his sense of humor and jovial outlook. A Funeral Mass...
John Stanley ""Stan"" Baldwin
May 30, 2017
John Stanley ""Stan"" Baldwin, age 80, passed away in Castle Rock, Colorado. Funeral services will be held December 15, 2016 at Horan & McConaty, 5303 E. County Line Rd., Centennial, Colorado at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Fort Logan National Cemetery; 3698 S. Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado. A reception will be held at the Baldwin Residence on Friday Dec....
Mark Raymond Domenico
May 29, 2017
Mark Raymond Domenico passed away May 29, 2017. He is survived by his children, Anthony (Sheila) Domenico & Michelle (Frank) Morales; grandchildren, Aryah Domenico & Lucia Morales; mother, Agnes Domenico; siblings Joseph (Renee) Domenico, Philip (Nancy) Domenico, Jack (Lori) Domenico, Victor (Monica) Domenico, Rocco (Heather) Domenico, Gregory (Theresa) Domenico, Rocco Joe (Toni) Domenico, Rosemary (Jerry) Marchese, Natalie (James) Clancy, Nancy...
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