Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Thomas Francis Rome
Jan 16, 2025
Thomas Francis Rome
October 26, 1946 – January 16, 2025
Tom was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver to Adolph Rome and Mabel Eppinger Rome, and grew up in Glendale. When he was 11 years old, his family moved to the family farm in rural Garden City, Kansas. After high school graduation, Tom attended Junior College for his first two years...
Katherine Lee Dirks
Jan 16, 2025
On January 16, 2025, Katherine Lee Dirks, cherished daughter, sister, friend, and world traveler, passed away in Denver, Colorado, after a valiant fight with mental illness.
Katherine entered the world on March 28, 1980, just one minute after her twin brother, Michael. She was determined to never again come in second place. Her parents, David and Laura Dirks, along with her...
Gary H. Bates
Jan 16, 2025
Gary H. Bates, 76, passed away on January 16, 2025, after a courageous battle with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. He was born on March 13, 1948, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, to Herbert and Joyce Bates.
After completing high school, Gary enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, dedicating over 20 years of service to his country. Following his military retirement, Gary worked for...
Jacob Clem Rhoades
Jan 16, 2025
J C Rhoades, age 91, died in Westminster, Colorado on January 16, 2025. He was born on March 3, 1933 in Jenks, Oklahoma to Alva and Stella Rhoades. J C moved to Bartlesville in 1951 and worked for Phillips Petroleum Company for more than 30 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army, stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia....
Elizabeth Clark Wellington O'Neill
Jan 15, 2025
Elizabeth Clark Wellington O’Neill passed peacefully on January 15, 2025. She was 98 and ½ years young. “Betty” was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Donald Bailey O’Neill and her grandson, Brendan Patrick O’Neill. She is survived by her children, Donald Wellington O’Neill (Sally), Laura Anne O’Neill, and Mary Elizabeth O’Neill Christ (Doug), her grandchildren, Andrew Christ, Donald O’Neill...
Virginia "Gina" Lasell Westgaard
Jan 15, 2025
Gina (92) passed away on January 15, 2025 at her home in Denver, Colorado. She was born November 10, 1932 in New York City to Chester Harding Lasell and Ruth Drake Lasell. She grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut and attended Greenwich Country Day School and Miss Porter's School before attending Vassar College.
After leaving college to marry her first husband, William...
Michael David Kachulis
Jan 15, 2025
Michael David Kachulis passed away peacefully and with a little bit of magic on January 15th, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was 79. Michael was healthy and hospital-free for all but the last few months of his extraordinary life. Even while navigating Alzheimers, he could be found riding his Segway, traveling, doing backflips off his boat and playing golf...
Louis Robert Bindner
Jan 15, 2025
Lou lived to the tender age of 99! He died peacefully at home under the loving care of his wife and best friend of 29.5 years. We are grateful to stellar caregiver, Nathan, friend/neighbor, Jane, Brighton Hospice and the VA Home Health team.
Born in Louisville, KY to Louis and Bertha Bindner, Lou enjoyed fishing for catfish with his cousins and...
Phillip Carl Breunle, DR. P.H., COL, USA
Jan 14, 2025
Phillip Carl Breunle, DR. P.H., COL, USA (RET), LFACHE, EMERITUS FAAMA/DIPLOMATE
January 8, 1939 – January 14, 2025
Phillip Carl Breunle, DR. P.H., COL, USA (RET), LFACHE, EMERITUS FAAMA/DIPLOMATE, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, at the age of 86, surrounded by his loving family. He lived a distinguished life of service, education, and dedication to both his family and his...
Mary Margaret Schaffner
Jan 14, 2025
Mary Margaret Schaffner passed away peacefully in her sleep early in the Morning of January 14, 2025 in Parker, Colorado.
Mary was born on October 13, 1947 to Raymond and Elizabeth Francois in Chicago, Illinois. She was raised and continued to live in the Chicago area until 1990 when she relocated to Denver, Colorado for her job with AT&T. Mary continued...
Allen Louis Zink
Jan 14, 2025
Allen Louis Zink was born November 12 of 1967 in Berlin, Wisconsin.
He died in Denver, Colorado on January 14, 2025.
Family survivors include his father, Louis Zink of Berlin and sister Nancy Zink of Portland, Oregon. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Zink, who died in 2020.
He attended Ripon College and graduated with a degree in Art and...
Mary Elizabeth Innes
Jan 14, 2025
Mary E. Innes, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on January 14, 2025, at the age of 93.
She was born Mary Elizabeth Zingaro on December 30, 1931, in New York City to Mary (Thibodeau) and Dr. Angelo Zingaro. Together with her parents, brother Arthur, sister Lois, aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins, she grew up in a...
Frank Anthony Jersin
Jan 14, 2025
Frank “Francis” Anthony Jersin, a loving father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the age of 68.
Born on June 22, 1956, to loving parents Joseph and Marie Jersin, Frank was a devoted son, brother, husband, and father who left behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Preceded in death by his mother and father,...
Arthur Blessitt
Jan 14, 2025
I, Arthur Blessitt have completed my walk and mission on earth. I departed to heaven on January 14, 2025. I was just a donkey and pilgrim, lifting up the cross and Jesus and loved the people of the world. What a glorious journey of life with Jesus my Lord and Savior.
I’ve really been looking forward to this walk in Glory....
Thomas William Moermond
Jan 13, 2025
Thomas William Moermond was born on July 12, 1941 in Spencer, Iowa to M. William "Doc" Moermond and Berdeva H. Wehler Moermond. There to welcome Tom home was brother, Ronald. Tom graduated from Everly High School May 1959. He attended the University of South Dakota from 1959 to 1961. Tom was a member of the Air Guard from 1961 to...
Meghan Beebe
Jan 13, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Meghan Beebe on January 13, 2025, at the age of 38. Meghan was a beacon of light and love, known for her radiant smile that could illuminate any room and a heart filled with boundless kindness and compassion.
Meghan was the beloved wife of Scott and a devoted mother to...
Corrine Ann (Corzine) Shutt
Jan 13, 2025
Corrine Ann Shutt, 87, of Parker, CO passed January 13th; at her home of 52 years. She was born in Anthony KS, grew up in Caldwell KS, graduated from Albuquerque NM H.S class of 1955, married in 1954. Corrine enjoyed her years to the fullest. She loved God, loved, and faithfully supported her husband, loved her family, traveled the world....
Cassandra Lynn Cervone-Jones
Jan 13, 2025
Cassandra (Cassie) Lynn Cervone-Jones age 64 passed away at home in Centennial, Colorado on January 13th, 2025.
Cassie met & fell in love with a longtime family friend, Paul Jones. They dated for many years and were married on September 20th, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
She loved baking, riding her motorcycle with her husband, spending time with family, loving on her...
Dorothy J. "Dotty" Geer
Jan 13, 2025
Dorothy “Dotty” Jean Geer, age 80, passed away at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood, CO, on January 13, 2025. She was a 1962 graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School in Denver, Colorado. She attended Platte Valley Bible College in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Dorothy worked as a dental assistant before meeting the love of her life, Edward O. Geer, who was a...
H. T. "Ted" Miller, Sr.
Jan 12, 2025
Ted was born on November 19, 1928. He was the third oldest of 13 children. He was 96 years old when he passed away peacefully in the apartment where he lived surrounded by his 3 children.
Ted was born on a farm in the panhandle of Nebraska where he attended a one room school for grades one through six. In 1940...
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