Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

John  Christian Boes

John Christian Boes

Jun 12, 2016

Jack passed away on June 12th after a lengthy illness. He is survived by brothers Ralph D. and Gerald E (Kim). He is preceded in death by his parents Ralph C. and Ruth A. Boes and brother Joseph E. Jack is also survived by niece, Julie Ann and nephews John (Lisa), Michael (Annie), and Jeffery Boes, as well as 5...

Gordon Lewis

Gordon Lewis

Jun 11, 2016

Gordon R. Lewis, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2016. He was born November 21, 1926 to Fred C. Lewis and Florence Winn Lewis in Johnson City, New York. He was married to Doris Berlin in 1948. She passed away in 1999. He married Willa Waddle in 2001. He is survived by Willa Waddle Lewis, Nancy &...

Margaret  ""Polly"" Angelo

Margaret ""Polly"" Angelo

Jun 11, 2016

Margaret ""Polly"" Angelo, age 86, Lakewood, CO., passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harold ""Hap"" Angelo, son Paul Angelo and sister, Priscilla Johnson. Polly is survived by her daughters, Beth Brown and husband Gary of Laramie, WY.; Meg Kendal and husband John of Conifer, CO.; Molli Gartland and...

Ellen Warner

Ellen Warner

Jun 11, 2016

Ellen, 83, of Denver, passed on 6/11. She spent her early years on her family's ranch in Eagle County, CO and in Denver, graduating from East H.S. and C.U. Boulder. Ellen was an avid skier and had a deep love for her family. She is survived by her children Benton (Donnagene) Britt, Carolyn Britt (Steve) Sherwood, Dawn (Dave) Girard, L....

Cynthia  Iris Rhodes

Cynthia Iris Rhodes

Jun 11, 2016

Cynthia Iris Rhodes, daughter of Thomas Chapman, Jr. and the late Eileen Marie Chapman, was born February 5, 1953. Affectionately called ""Cindy"" she was the eldest of five children. Having been born into an Air Force family, Cindy was educated in the United States and in Japan. She graduated from Yamato High School in Tachikawa, Japan in 1971. Cindy loved...

Glenna  Jean Younger

Glenna Jean Younger

Jun 10, 2016

Glenna Jean Younger passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 10, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Marvin Younger; Son, James Younger & his wife Kristy; Daughters, Denise Wyatt & her husband JD, Renee Miller & her husband Butch, Annette Meeks, Michelle Snow & her husband Steve, & Yvonne Younger; 17 Grandchildren...

Lee  J. Janke

Lee J. Janke

Jun 10, 2016

Lee J. Janke, 61, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, June 10, 2016. He was born on January 29, 1955 in Bay City and grew up on his family's farm near Sebewaing—the son of the late Edward and Norma (Pommerenke) Janke. He moved to Colorado in 1980 and lived there until his death. Lee was an information technology...

Willem  J. VanderHooven

Willem J. VanderHooven

Jun 10, 2016

Willem J. VanderHooven was born July 30, 1944 to John and Irene VanderHooven in Lakewood, Ohio. He died at his home in Denver on June 10, 2016. In the early years of his life his family was located in Brinkhaven, Ohio. They moved to Maumee, Ohio where he later was graduated from Maumee High School in 1962. He completed two...

David  James Baloun

David James Baloun

Jun 10, 2016

After courageously fighting cancer for five months, Dave passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side. He is survived by Barbara, son Dave, son Doug (Traci), Nick (Jocelyn), grandchildren Grace, Lindsay, Ian, Grayson and Caroline. Dave was preceded in death by his brothers John and Jim. Dave was born and raised in Chicago, graduated with a BA...

Catherine  Likely Moore

Catherine Likely Moore

Jun 10, 2016

Cathy passed peacefully on June 10, 2016 at Belleview Heights Alzheimers Care Center. Born in Portland, Maine, she was 82. Cathy was a graduate of Tufts University. She was owner of Emily Lawrence Ltd, Denver, with her husband, Wally, who passed in 2013. At the time of his passing they were married 56 years. She was also an award winning...

Ruth Telea

Ruth Telea

Jun 9, 2016

Passed away on 6/9/16. She is survived by her twin daughters, Christine & Elizabeth Telea; & brother, Paul Fessenden. Ruth was a docent at the Denver Zoo & also volunteered at the National Western Stock Show. Celebration of Life, Friday, 6/17, 10am, Horan & McConaty, 3020 Federal Blvd., Denver. Memorial donations may be made to the Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele...

Norbert  'Bert' Lederhos

Norbert 'Bert' Lederhos

Jun 9, 2016

Norbert ""Bert"" Lederhos, 89, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2016. A Viewing will be held on Thursday, June 16 at 6:00pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227. A Rosary will follow at 7:00pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 17 at 10:00am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 6853 S...

Theresa  M. Mero

Theresa M. Mero

Jun 9, 2016

Theresa Marie Mero, daughter of Jake Martinez Jr. and Patty Martinez, born 3/10/1966, passed away in Denver on June 9, 2016. She was a graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School and worked for the United States Department of the Interior. From her birth, Theresa spent her whole life in Denver surrounded by her closest friends and adoring family. Her heart...

Patricia ""Tricia"" Dobbs Montgomery

Patricia ""Tricia"" Dobbs Montgomery

Jun 9, 2016

Tricia Dobbs Montgomery died peacefully in her home on Thursday. She was 82...going on 30. Born, August 10th, 1933 in Wayne Township, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Harold and Dorothy Dobbs, sister to Bill Adams and Hap Dobbs. She attended Ridgewood High School and went onto New Hampshire's Colby Junior College, graduating in June 1953. Upon graduation, Tricia...

Robert  James Bennett

Robert James Bennett

Jun 9, 2016

Robert James Bennett, age 85 of Shawnee, CO passed away June 9, 2016. Born December 27, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Franklin James & Margaret Burke (Bank) Bennett, Robert spent much of his life traveling and working as a plumber. He was very private man who was also a proud veteran of the Navy. Services for Robert will be held...

Shannan Marie Wolf Joseph

Shannan Marie Wolf Joseph

Jun 9, 2016

Shannan Wolf Joseph passed away suddenly on June 9, 2016 at the age of 47. She was a loving and devoted wife to John Joseph Jr, an extraordinary mother to Shayla Wolf Joseph and Saunique Wolf Joseph. Born to Phyllis Johnson (Tillotson), Shannan was raised by Jeanette Wolf and Kenneth Wolf (deceased). Shannan is a dear sister to Christine Benson(Christopher)...

Christos ""Chris"" G. Syrpes

Christos ""Chris"" G. Syrpes

Jun 9, 2016

Christos G. Syrpes, 70, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, employer and friend fell asleep on Thursday, June 9, at his home in Foxfield with his family by his side. Chris was born in 1945 in Steno, Tripolis, Greece to Giorgios and Evangelia Syrpes. He came to the United States in 1968 and worked as an electrician before starting Chris...

Eleanor  Irene Ranieri

Eleanor Irene Ranieri

Jun 8, 2016

Eleanor Irene Ranieri, 94, passed on June 8, 2016. She was born January 29, 1922, in Anita, Pennsylvania, to Victor and Hannah Anderson. She was the youngest of three children. She lived in a small town surrounded by a large extended family. Life was happy and innocent in Anita. As a young adult, she enjoyed time with her many close...

Lela  B. Cross

Lela B. Cross

Jun 8, 2016

Lela B. Cross passed away June 8, 2016 at the age of 89. She was born August 4, 1926 to Orville and Dora (Rownd) Mathews in Mound City, Kansas. Survivors include her husband C. Richard Cross; sons Dale (Rita) Banister, Mathew (Cynthia) Cross, David (Carole) Cross; grandchildren Amanda Cross and Kayelynn (Dillon) Jones. A graveside service at Fort Logan National...

Alice  I. Entsminger

Alice I. Entsminger

Jun 8, 2016

Alice was born September 7, 1920 and passed away June 8, 2016. She was 95 years old. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 9:30 am Monday, June 27 followed at 10:00 am by the Funeral Mass, both at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 2375 East Arizona Avenue, Denver. Committal Service with Naval honors will be at 1:30...