Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Lori Cross
Dec 3, 2016
Lori Cross passed away December 3, 2016. Lori is survived by her husband, Dennis Cross; daughters Cana Cross and Tiffany Mathews; grandchildren Desmond, Tye, Jack, Mia; daughter of Toby Rosendale; sister of Vicki Ferrerallo, Doug Porter and Mike Porter. Beloved sister-in-law and aunt to many. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Horan...
Michael F. Cleary
Dec 3, 2016
Michael F. Cleary of Centennial, Colorado passed away due to complications of Alzheimer's on December 3, 2016 at the age of 70. Mike is survived by his wife Jeanne Remy Cleary. Mike is survived by his brother Joseph Cleary and sons Edward Cleary (Jeanne) and Robert Cleary (Shannon) and grandchildren Zachary, Ryan, Gabrielle and Ava of Connecticut and Jeanne's daughter...
Ruth Seybold
Dec 2, 2016
Ruth Seybold, 94, passed away December 2, 2016. She was born in Red Mesa, Colorado to Myrtle and Vosco Burnham on November 29, 1922. Ruth was one of 7 children, with 3 sisters and 3 brothers. She had two children, Candy Snow and Casey Jones from a previous marriage, and married Louis Seybold on February 1, 1977. She has two...

Christine ""Chris"" P. Herlihy
Dec 1, 2016
Christine ""Chris"" P. Herlihy of Aurora, CO passed peacefully in her sleep on December 1, 2016 after a short battle with cancer surrounded by the care and comfort of her daughter Joanne Herlihy Brammer and her husband, David, of Westminster, CO, and Otis, her cat, at Covenant Village of Colorado. Chris was born May 14, 1939 in Springfield, MA to...
William Richard Jacobs
Dec 1, 2016
William ""Bill"" Richard Jacobs, 61, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away December 1, 2016, following a courageous 2-year battle with cancer. Bill was born September 1, 1955 in Beloit, Wisconsin to Donald and Norma Owens Jacobs. He attended Beloit Public Schools and graduated from Beloit Memorial High. He enjoyed ski jumping, motorcycle riding, playing baseball and swimming in the backyard pool...
Keith A. Rageth
Nov 30, 2016
Keith A. Rageth, 78, of Aurora, CO, previously of Iowa City, IA, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Chelsea Place Memory Care. Keith was born on January 21, 1938 in Hamburg, Iowa to William Henry and Velma Juanita (Zuck) Rageth. He had two older brothers, William Henry Rageth, Jr. and Max Elburn Rageth. He attended Park University until...
Mary Springer
Nov 30, 2016
Mary Ellen Bergkamp was born on February 24, 1944, in Garden City, Kansas, to Oscar & Virginia (Downie) Bergkamp. Mary was raised in the Garden City area and graduated from Garden City High School and Garden City Junior College. After graduation, prior to her marriage, Mary started as a teller at Fidelity State Bank, her grandfather, Robert N. Downie's bank,...

Adam Parker Laber
Nov 30, 2016
Adam, age 3, of Highlands Ranch, passed away on November 29, 2016 with his mother, Jennifer, and brother, Ethan. He is survived by his father, Ryan; grandparents, Rick, Linda, Larry, and Carla; uncles, Rich, Ansel, and Josh; aunt, Natashya; cousins, Trey, Megan, Gabriella, Anthony, Andrianna, Lance, Madeline, and numerous friends. Adam loved to cuddle and brought joy to all. Adam...
Avery T. ""Taterbug"" ""Boogie"" Burtscher
Nov 30, 2016
Avery, of Aurora, Colorado, passed in the company of his family on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. He is survived by many loving family members and friends. Avery touched the lives of many through his unending ""warrior"" spirit, happiness, and infectious smile. He was born fighting and fought every single day till his last breath and though he never spoke a...

Jennifer Marie Laber
Nov 30, 2016
Jennifer Marie Laber, age 38, of Highlands Ranch, passed away on November 29, 2016 with her sons, Ethan and Adam. Jennifer is survived by her husband, Ryan; father, Rick; mother, Linda; brothers, Rich and Ansel; father-in-law, Larry; mother-in-law, Carla; brother-in-law, Josh and his wife, Natashya; nieces and nephews, Trey, Megan, Gabriella, Anthony, Adrianna, Lance, and Madeline; and numerous friends. Jennifer...
William Marshall 'Wes' Westbrook
Nov 29, 2016
William Marshall ""Wes"" Westbrook born 8/18/1943 entered into eternal life on 11/29/2016. Wes played football at University of Alabama during Bear Bryant's tenure. He played with Joe Namath in the Orange Bowl and played in a Sugar Bowl. After graduating from Alabama, Wes entered into active duty for the Air Force. He was trained as a navigator and served in...

John Theodore Eklund
Nov 29, 2016
JOHN THEODORE Eklund, 82, of Denver, passed away November 29, 2016; preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; grandson Dunstan; mother Blossom. Survived by daughter, Kristine Eklund (Lewis) Butler; son Fr Theodore (Susan) Eklund; grandsons Xander and Max Butler. Vespers for the Dead, 6pm Monday; Funeral Service 10am Tuesday, St Mark's Orthodox Church, 1405 S Vine St. In lieu of...
Lola Mae Barnes
Nov 29, 2016
Lola Mae Barnes February 19, 1928-November 29, 2016 Preceded in death by husband Bob; survived by children Dave (Diana). John, Susan (Stuart) Long; grandchildren Hannah, Drake, Robert, Sam, Abbie, Bailey. Memorial Service Fri., 12/02/16, 3:00 PM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227

Ethan Patrick Laber
Nov 29, 2016
Ethan, age 5, of Highlands Ranch, passed away on November 29, 2016 with his mother, Jennifer, and brother, Adam. He is survived by his father, Ryan; grandparents, Rick, Linda, Larry, and Carla; uncles, Rich, Ansel, and Josh; aunt, Natashya; cousins, Trey, Megan, Gabriella, Anthony, Andrianna, Lance, Madeline, and numerous friends. Ethan was a lover of dinosaurs and finding treasures in...

Robert Leslie Bush
Nov 29, 2016
Robert Leslie (Bob) Bush, age 82, died Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Littleton Adventist Hospital following a long, courageous battle with cancer. He leaves his beloved family; his wife of 55 years, Jan; his daughter Tammy and her husband David Santogrossi; his son Robert James and his wife, Val, and grandchildren, Rob, Emma, Molly and Lily. He was preceded in...
Sydney Elizabeth Beal
Nov 29, 2016
Sydney Elizabeth Beal died November 29, 2016. She fought a courageous five month battle with lung cancer but was determined to continue her happy and fulfilling life. She spent those months surrounded by the love of her family and many friends who came from near and far to support and visit with her. Sydney was born October 6, 1966 in...
Edwin W. Perrott III
Nov 28, 2016
Edwin W. ""Bill"" Perrott III, 88, passed away quietly on Nov 28th at home in Centennial. He was born in Denver, Colorado to Dr. Edwin W. and Blanche Perrott Jr. He had attended Graland, Mercersburg Academy, East High, Randall, Colorado University and Denver University. He was a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. Bill was the owner of Seven...
Gary P. LaPlante
Nov 28, 2016
Gary LaPlante will be missed in section 136 at Coors Field, section 11 at Magness Arena, and more than that he will be deeply missed by friends and family who loved hearing his theories (or suffered through his theories) on how to improve the Rockies; on the best way to smoke a brisket; and the many ways to untangle a...
Lucille ""Lucy"" Rach
Nov 28, 2016
Lucille Rach (Lucy), 86, passed away November 28, 2016. She was born in Wadena, MN to Lena and Ben Dovenmuehler on February 8, 1930. Lucille married Reinhardt (Bud) Rach on September 21, 1950 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Wadena, where she was also baptized and confirmed. Lucy was a resident of Wadena for most of her 86 years. She...
Peggy Adams
Nov 28, 2016
Peggy Adams, 75 years, of Littleton, CO passed away peacefully Monday, November 28 with family by her side at St. Joseph's Hospital. Peggy was happily married to Richard ""Dick"" Adams for 51 years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her four children; Rick wife Ricia, Mike fiancé Danielle, Tony wife Melissa and, Sherri; 7 grandchildren, Jack, Matt,...
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