Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Judith  Marie Edgley

Judith Marie Edgley

Aug 30, 2016

Judith, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away August 30, 2016, at the age of 79. She was born on September 17, 1936 in Kalispell, Montana and raised in Portland, Oregon. Her passions were her faith, her family, and taking care of others. She ran a daycare out of her home and her doors were always open to anyone in need. Her...

Susan  Lynn Cesario

Susan Lynn Cesario

Aug 30, 2016

Susan Lynn Cesario, 67, was born in Washington, IA to William and Margaret Lorenzen August 20, 1949. Susan died August 30, 2016, from an accidental fall. Susan is the beloved wife of Lee for 48 years and amazing mother of Amy, Andrew (Janay) and Sara and grandmother of Alex, Jesse and Damarco. She is survived by two brothers John Lorenzen...

Betty ""Betsy"" Irene Becker

Betty ""Betsy"" Irene Becker

Aug 29, 2016

Betty (""Betsy"") Irene Koehrsen was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 5, 1926. Parents Clara and Herb Koehrsen moved the family to a farm near Walnut, Iowa, where Betsy was raised along with a younger sister, Dorth, and a younger brother, Larry. Educated in a one-room schoolhouse, she received recognition as ""The Smartest Girl in Pottawattamie County."" After she was...

Lee Stogsdill

Lee Stogsdill

Aug 29, 2016

Born July 20, 1928 in Hugo, CO, passed away Monday, Aug 29, 2016. Wonderful father of 3 daughters. Preceded in death by wife and 3 daughters. He will be missed greatly by all. Services will be held Friday Sept. 9 at Horan & McConaty 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. at 1PM, following the service, we will have a Celebration of Life...

Charles  Benedict Grady

Charles Benedict Grady

Aug 28, 2016

Interment will be Friday, September 30 at 11:15 AM, Staging Area C, Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado. Military honors will be presented by All Veterans Honor Guard and the United States Air Force.

Rosalie  ""Rose"" Strawser

Rosalie ""Rose"" Strawser

Aug 28, 2016

Rosalie ""Rose"" (Todd) Strawser, 90, passed away on August 28, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 10, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Charley G. and Maxine Ione (Britton) Todd. Rose was born and raised in Montpelier, Ohio. She married her high school sweetheart, Paul E. Strawser and together they celebrated 53 wonderful years of...

William  W. Joy

William W. Joy

Aug 28, 2016

William W. Joy, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away August 28, 2016. He is survived by his children, Glenn H. Joy and his wife Mariel, and Priscilla A. Lovato and her husband Ron; Grandchildren Sarah J. Bleau and her husband Brian, Zachary H. Lovato and his wife Nicole, Thomas Joy and his wife JoAnn, and William B. Joy; Great-Grandchildren Miranda Bleau,...

Jerry  R. Dexter

Jerry R. Dexter

Aug 28, 2016

Jerry R. Dexter, born 11/18/1933, passed away 8/28/2016. He is survived by his loving wife Carol Dexter, his daughter Sherry Lieg (Bob), Daughter in law Julie Dexter, grandchildren Krista, Michael, and Lindy. He was preceded in death by his son Gregg. He was retired from the Bureau of Reclamation. A celebration of life will be held at Horan & McConaty...

Shirley  Ann LeVin

Shirley Ann LeVin

Aug 28, 2016

Shirley Ann LeVin was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on 7/25/1934 and entered into eternal life on 8/28/2016. Shirley is survived by her husband of 52 years, Bob, brother Paul Hartman, son Scott LeVin, daughter Wendy Campbell (Tim) and three grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, 9/3/2016, at St. Philip Lutheran...

Jean  Ann Burns

Jean Ann Burns

Aug 28, 2016

Jean Ann Burns, 49, was born in Denver, CO to Charles and Sharon Milner. Jean died August 28, 2016 from metastatic breast cancer. Jean is the beloved wife of Scott and a super awesome mom to Jake and Andy. She has two brothers, Steve Milner and Rick (Julie) Milner. To visit Jean's beautiful blog of her journey, please see https:/mylittlepinkmonkey.wordpress.com....

Brianne  Michelle Barned

Brianne Michelle Barned

Aug 28, 2016

Brianne Michelle Barned, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away August 28, 2016, at the age of 31. She was born in Denver, Colorado on May 25, 1985 to Gregory and Chris Barned. Brianne was raised in Golden, Colorado and graduated from Golden High School, class of 2003. Brianne may be most remembered for her sense of humor and joy in making...

Verling ""Spin"" R. Nelson

Verling ""Spin"" R. Nelson

Aug 27, 2016

Verling ""Spin"" Nelson passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016. Born March 26, 1930, the youngest of five children. Survived by loving wife of 58 years, Joan; brother Richard; brother-in-laws Jay (Loa) Vest and Robert Peebler. Preceded in death by parents Carl and Anna; brother Kenneth; sisters Verda Goodale and Verla Norton; sister-in-law Glenneva Peebler. He served in the US Marines...

Orlando  Daniel Martinez

Orlando Daniel Martinez

Aug 27, 2016

Orlando Daniel Martinez, departed from his earthly life at age 69 on August 27, 2016 at his home in Littleton, Colorado. Cremation will take place on Monday, September 05, 2016. Memorial Service will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Horan & McConaty-Lakewood 3101 S. Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, CO 80227. Samuel Lopez, officiating. On October 18, 1946, Orlando...

Joan  Marie Watson

Joan Marie Watson

Aug 27, 2016

Joan Marie Stump Watson was born in Gary, Indiana, March 31, 1948. She passed away suddenly in Thornton, Colorado on August 27, 2016. Joan graduated from Wm. A. Wirt High School in Gary and went on to earn a B.A. from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and a M.A. from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, specializing in Reading and...

Josephine Flanagan

Josephine Flanagan

Aug 27, 2016

Josephine Barbra Rustad Flanagan was born at St. Anthony's hospital in Denver, Colorado on October 7th 1931. Her parents were Asbjorn (Harold) Rustad of Drammen, Norway and Minnie Felan of San Antonio, Texas. Jo was preceded in death by her parents, a baby boy in 1953, son James E. Flanagan (Pat) and her sister Vida Rohm, nephews and loving Aunts,...

Michael  Christopher Sputh

Michael Christopher Sputh

Aug 27, 2016

Service Saturday September 3, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Horan & McConaty's HeartLight Center, 11150 E. Dartmouth Av., Aurora, CO 80014. A reception in Michael's honor will follow, also at the HeartLight Center.

Milan  'Mike' Schaefer

Milan 'Mike' Schaefer

Aug 27, 2016

Milan Herman Schaefer was born on March 24, 1934 to Paul and Louise Schaefer in Herman, Nebraska. He was the second of 4 children. He became a member of God's family through baptism shortly thereafter and was confirmed in the faith after 8th grade. Milan (Mike) helped work the family farm and attended Herman High School where he enjoyed playing...

John Perich

John Perich

Aug 27, 2016

John Matich Perich was born February 19, 1929, in Leadville, Colorado. He grew up in the mining towns of Leadville and Oak Creek, the adopted son of a coal miner, delivering newspapers starting at the age of 6, for income. He joined the Army in 1950 at the age of 21, serving in the Korean War during 1952, relaying radio...

Margaret Monica ""Peggy"" Stevens

Margaret Monica ""Peggy"" Stevens

Aug 27, 2016

Margaret ""Peggy"" (Cortilet) Stevens Peggy (Cortilet) Stevens, age 88 of Golden Colorado, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2016. Peggy is preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Joe Stevens. She is survived by sons Brian (Joy) Stevens and Kevin (Amy) Stevens, daughter MaryNoel (Borys) Czernyk, grandchildren Stefani (Matt) Lucas, Staci Stevens, Mark...

Randall ""Randy"" J. Bruny

Randall ""Randy"" J. Bruny

Aug 26, 2016

Randy Bruny, a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend died August 26, 2016 at age 57 after a courageous battle with cancer. Randy graduated from Colorado State University in 1981 and built a career in the IT industry, most recently working for SLS. Randy married Cheryl Routa in 2000 and they welcomed daughter Sydney in 2002. Randy loved...