Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Jean Deines
Jun 30, 2016
Jean Deines, 79, of Centennial, CO passed on June 30, 2016. She was an avid Broncos fan, enjoyed a good book, a well made Tamale, spending time with friends and family, and gardening. She is survived by children John (Cammie) Meyers, Jr, Kellye (Dale) Faber; grandchildren Lindsey Meyers, John Meyers III, Ashley (Corrie) Manson; great-grandson Wyatt; siblings A. Niblett, B....
Julianne Abbott
Jun 29, 2016
Julianne Abbott, 91, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2016. Julie was born on February 5, 1925 in Lakewood, Ohio to Alexander & Katherine Hanushek. Julie was raised in Bay Village, Ohio and attended Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin from 1942-1946. She graduated with a B.S. in Geology and began working for East Ohio Gas Company. She subsequently worked for...
Patrick Blaine Potter
Jun 29, 2016
Pat was born in Price, Utah and was raised in North Denver by two amazing parents: Mary and Dick Potter. Pat was surrounded by siblings: Two older named Dixie and Terry and one younger named Brenda. He has two beautiful children, Breann and Devin. Patrick's love of adventure, animals and the outdoors and was evident at a young age. Camping...

Eva M. Fletchinger
Jun 28, 2016
Eva Fletchinger, 91, died at home on June 28 2016. Born 1925 a Denver native, she was a stay at home mother. Survivors include her son's Don (Mindy) and Gary, grandchildren Becky, Jessica, Erica, and her great grandchild Julian. Eva was preceded in death by her husband Wally Fletchinger. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00am, July 5th, at...
Michael Sharon Lee Gallegos
Jun 28, 2016
June 25, 1952. Philadelphia, PA. - June 28, 2016. Denver, CO. Survived by children, Rebeca Jane Ramirez, Richard Anthony Ramirez, Dante LittleHorse James. Please join family and friends for a celebration of her life on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Horan & McConaty Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80246. A Rosary will begin at 2:00 pm, followed by...
Janet M. Dawson
Jun 28, 2016
Janet M. Dawson, was born on August 4, 1932 and passed away on June 28, 2016. She was 83 years old and a resident of Westminster. Spouse of the late James Paul Dawson, Jr. Survived by children, James Paul Dawson III (Tamara), Stephen R. Dawson (Mary Jane), Diane S. Doehring (Larry L.); grandchildren, Anton Dawson, Mikhail Dawson, Jackson Durham, J....
Renee H. Derezewski
Jun 27, 2016
Renee H. Derezewski, 55, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away June 27, 2016, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 9, 1961 in Denver, Colorado to George and Cacilda Derezewski. Renee attended CSU and graduated with a Bachelor of Sciences. She worked for West corporation where she made many close friends. She participated in running 5K's and loved...
Mark Gordon Langston
Jun 27, 2016
Mark Gordon Langston, 63, passed away on June 27, 2016. Mark was a library sciences professional, passionate about history, literature and the theatre. He worked for the Denver Public Library, Tattered Cover Bookstore and early on at Walden Books in Denver. He served as president of the ""Dr. Watson's Neglected Patients"" scion society of ""The Bakers Street Irregulars,"" both Sherlock...
Charleen Doty Roberts
Jun 27, 2016
Charleen Roberts, daughter of John ('Trimble') and Lucille Doty, was born in Greybull, Wyoming. The family moved to Bellflower, California in the 1930's. Charleen attended Stanford University where she met her husband, Donald Van Norman Roberts. They were married in England in April, 1951. Don's career gave them the opportunity to see a great deal of the world as Charleen...
Karen Suzanne Micklas
Jun 27, 2016
Karen Suzanne Micklas, 42 of Denver, Colorado died June 27, 2016 at home with her family. Karen was born in Troy, NY on February, 1974 to Joseph and Donna Micklas and resided in Mechanicville, NY. She earned her Nurse Doctorate at Colorado University Health Science Center. Her passion was case management, particularly caring for the homeless. In addition to her...
Bob Near
Jun 27, 2016
Bob Near passed away on June 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on April 26, 1929 to Donald and Lucille Goltry Near in Lawrence, Kansas. He married his wife, Joyce Emick of 64 years in 1952 in Lawrence, Kansas. Bob graduated from Lawrence Memorial High School in 1947 where he was a star athlete and member...
Joey L. Smith
Jun 27, 2016
Joey L. Smith, age 45, of Denver, Colorado passed away June 27, 2016. Joey was born April 2, 1971 in Torrance, California, daughter to Michael and Sandy McClean. The family moved from California to Colorado Springs, Colorado and Joey spent most of her years growing up there. Later, Joey was longing for change in her life. She wanted a new...
David Francis Felton
Jun 27, 2016
David was born on December 19, 1955 and passed away on June 27, 2016 at the age of 60. He resided in Broomfield, Co, was the loving husband of Kim C. Felton for thirty eight years. Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming to the late William and Helen Felton, David was a proud graduate of the University of Wyoming and avid outdoorsman....
James Robert English
Jun 26, 2016
Jim, 90, of Denver, Colorado passed June 26, 2016. He was the son of Estelle and Judge James T. English of Omaha, Nebraska. Jim graduated from Creighton University and served in the United States Army Air Corps. He married Margaret Elizabeth Green of Omaha and they had nine children. After her passing in 1972, Jim married Donna Galvin and they...
Mary Aline O'Donnell
Jun 26, 2016
101, died 6/26/2016. Predeceased by husband, Frank R. O'Donnell and sister Dorothy L. Arnoldy. Survived by children, Kathleen O'Donnell, Patricia (Jon) Untiedt, Caroline (Anna) Constantine, and Harold (Martha) O'Donnell; 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Memorial service will be on Wednesday, 7/6/16, 1:00pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80246.
Sam Schlotthauer
Jun 26, 2016
Sam Schlotthauer, age 92, joined his siblings, and parents in heaven on June 26, 2016. He was born in Fort Morgan, Colorado on December 12, 1923 to Jacob and Katherine Schlotthauer. Sam grew up on a farm in Fort Morgan, the youngest of 11 children. Upon graduation from high school he enlisted in the United States Navy on November 16,...
June S. Dailey
Jun 26, 2016
June Dailey, 95, a long-time resident of Fort Lupton, passed away in Westminster on June 26, 2016. She was born June 18, 1921, to Ernest and Hazel Sauer, the oldest of their five children. After graduating from Fort Lupton High School, June attended Colorado State College of Education in Greeley, receiving a two-year certificate in rural education. While teaching in...
Janet ""Grandma Jan"" Raczka
Jun 25, 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Janet Kay Raczka. In hope we believe that she is now in heaven with her savior. Janet was 67 when she breathed her last on June 25, 2016 at 1:15 am and lost her fight with cancer. Janet lived in Littleton Colorado for 36 years and was born in...

Nina Lance
Jun 25, 2016
Nina Lance passed away on June 25, 2016 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Samuel J. Lance. Nina was born in Dill, Oklahoma on December 30, 1928. She married Sam on April 21, 1951. Shortly thereafter, Sam was recalled to the Air Force and they traveled the world with the military....
Helene ""Leny"" Luethy
Jun 25, 2016
Helene ""Leny"" Luethy died June 25, 2016 just 11 hours shy of her 93rd birthday. Helene was preceded in death by the love of her life, husband Otto in 1983. They immigrated to America from Switzerland in 1949 and owned Luethy's Kitchen, a popular North Denver diner for 25 years. Helen is survived by four daughters: Marianne Vessely (Tom), Marilyn...
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