Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
John E. Hutchison
Nov 7, 2015
John Edward Hutchison, fondly known by friends as ""Jed"" or ""Hutch"", passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 7, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Marty for 55 years; devoted father of Cathy Mann, John, Jr. and his wife Susan Green-Hutchison and Sharon Finnegan; and proud grandfather of Stephanie Hutchison, Autumn Mann, Jackie Mann, Taylor Finnegan and Madison Hutchison. Visitation...
Georgene Sanchez
Nov 7, 2015
Georgene Lee Oletski-Sanchez was born on March 2, 1946 in Denver, Colorado and passed away on November 7, 2015 in Thornton, Colorado. Georgene is survived by her husband, Julian (Roger) Sanchez; sisters, Wanda Ford, Diane Herrick, Mary Cessar and Ann Pinelli as well as former daughter-in-law Renae Sanchez and Renae' children, Gina, Gino and Gerald. She was preceded in death...
Edward T. Gardiner
Nov 7, 2015
Edward T. Gardiner, 86, of Aurora, CO passed away November 7, 2015. Edward served in the New York State Guard during World War II and then served in the United States Air Force for 23+ years (AFTAC). He retired from the Air Force in 1970 and went on to have a career in real estate; owning two successful companies. He...
LeRoy Curnow
Nov 7, 2015
LeRoy Curnow, youngest son of Garnet and Daisy Dee Curnow was born in Denver, Colorado on July 27, 1926 and went home to Heaven on November 7, 2015. LeRoy's parents, brother Harold Curnow and two half siblings, Wilma and Glenn pre-deceased him. LeRoy is survived by his wife Willa, their children David (Barbee) Curnow, Michael (Pam) Curnow, Lori (Tom) Miller...
Christopher Michael Nelson
Nov 6, 2015
Corporal Christopher Michael Nelson, 32, of Denver, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015. Chris was born in Loveland, Colorado on March 13, 1983, to James Nelson and Robin (Nelson) Maestas. From a very young age, Chris developed a love for football, in particular the Denver Broncos and music. While in high school, Chris played both football and baseball, where...
Carolyn Sims
Nov 6, 2015
Carolyn Sims July 30, 1933 – November 6, 2015 Carolyn Sims was born July 30th, 1933 in Greenville TX. She was the eldest of three children born to Marjorie and Thomas Cowan. She married Andrew W. Sims on January 17th, 1959 and they spent their early years traveling around the world with the United States Air Force, and raising their...
Edmund Schaefer
Nov 5, 2015
Edmund Schaefer was born on September 8, 1926 in Chlobow (near Turek) Poland and passed away on November 5, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Irmgard; two daughters Brigitte Collett (husband Bill) and Edie Ward (husband Geoffrey); four grandchildren John Pearson (wife Susan) Aaron Pearson, Rebecca Reed (husband Randy) and William Collett III ( wife Joy);...
James Maurice Carder
Nov 5, 2015
It is with great sadness that the family of James Maurice Carder announces his passing on Thursday, November 5, 2015, at the age of 94 years. He is preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Grace. Maurice will be lovingly remembered by his children, Rose and Tobey (Deanna). He will also be fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Amber...
Anthony Mark Tezak
Nov 4, 2015
Anthony Mark Tezak was born in Leadville, Colorado May 8, 1917 to Joseph Tezak and Anna (Gornick) Tezak, and died in Denver Colorado, November 4, 2015 at age 98. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Jane (Quinn) Tezak. Mr. Tezak is survived by his daughters, Pearlanne Zelarney and Joanne Tezak, and his grandson Neal Tezak. Visitation will...
Robert Eugene Hamilton
Nov 4, 2015
Robert Eugene Hamilton, age 83, passed away at Ann Arbor, Michigan on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 after a struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Born on August 18, 1932 in Hydro, Oklahoma, he grew up in Hydro and lived in Oklahoma, California, Massachusetts, Colorado, and Michigan. He worked as a mailman for the U.S. Post Office from 1965 until his retirement in...
Alan Paul Granruth, Sr.
Nov 4, 2015
Alan Paul Granruth Sr, age 81, passed away quietly at his home in Lakewood on Nov. 4, after a lengthy bout with Parkinsons Disease. Survived by his wife Barbara and son Alan Jr. and his wife Tari; Sister Jeanne Williams of Orlando, FL; sister in law Agnes Atwood; Grandsons Ryan and his wife Megan & Nicholas and his wife Nicole;...
Geraldine M. Good
Nov 4, 2015
Geraldine Mary Good Geraldine ""Cookie"" Good age 67 of Cozad, NE passed away peacefully in Lakewood, CO on 11/04/2015 after a long battle with cancer. Cookie was born in Chicago, IL on 12/09/1947 to Marguerite Frances (Bell) and Stanley Anthony Gawryl, Sr. Cookie had seven siblings: Ana Bel Dorothy, William Henry, Robert John, Jaqueline Barbara, Stanley Anthony Jr, Terry Lee,...
Susan Parker
Nov 4, 2015
Susan (Eickhoff) Parker: 53, passed away Wednesday, November 4th, 2015 after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Clotilda and Raymond Eickhoff. Sue is survived by her husband, Neil, and two daughters, Chelsea and Brooke, of Denver, CO. She is also survived by her father of Albany, siblings Roger (Ruth) St Joseph, MN,...
Clarence Johansen
Nov 4, 2015
Clarence, 89, of Denver, Colorado passed November 4, 2015. He was born November 22, 1925, in Pocatello, Idaho to Jens and Marie (Larsen) Johansen. Clarence served in WWII in the U.S. Marines as a diesel and aircraft mechanic. He earned the rank of Staff Sergeant, and following his discharge, worked for many years as a heavy equipment mechanic for the...
Raymond A. Pownall
Nov 4, 2015
Raymond A. Pownall, age 51, passed away on November 4, 2015. Ray was born in Buffalo New York, and moved to Colorado at the age of 3. Survivors include his father, Les Pownall; his mother Frieda Pownall preceded Ray in death. He is also survived by his son, Raymond D. Pownall, his sister, Ruth Wilken, her husband Jeff Wilken, their...
Darold Clayton Higgins
Nov 3, 2015
Darold Clayton Higgins, age 69, of Denver formerly of Niobrara. Father of Melanie Wickham, Ben, Adam and Curtis Higgins. Grandfather of 7. Brother of Douglas. Preceded in death by his parents Clayton and Ella Mae Higgins and Sister Carla. Services will be on Tuesday, November 10th at 9:30 am at the Horan and McConaty Funeral Service Family Chapel, 5303 East...
Norman A. ""Lefty"" Dreiling
Nov 3, 2015
Norman A. ""Lefty"" Dreiling, 82, passed away peacefully with his family by his side. His wishes were to die at home. He Fought a courageous battle trying to beat Cancer. Norman was born to Frank J.A. and Basilia Dreiling in Victoria, KS. on August 7, 1933. Norm is survived by his wife Norma Jean of 63 years and their children...
Diane Elaine Beno
Nov 3, 2015
Survived by her husband, Nick; 2 daughters, Andonia (Chad) Miner and Tatiana (Jerod) Hohenshelt; 3 grandchildren, Zane Miner, Sophia Hohenshelt and Alaya Hohenshelt and 2 siblings, Sherri (John) Brammer and David (Terry) Price. Funeral Service, 10:30 AM, Friday at Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 4610 E. Alameda Ave. Burial at Fairmount Cemetery. Please share condolences with Diane's family in the ""guestbook""...
Marjorie LaDoris McDonald
Nov 2, 2015
Marjorie L. McDonald, 93, of Centennial, CO passed away on November 2, 2015 in Denver. She was born November 21, 1921 in Burlington, CO to Elim & Ruth (Olson) Jacobson. Throughout her life, Marjorie worked as a tour guide in the Washington DC area where she met people from all different walks of life. She enjoyed playing Bridge with friends...
Leona Toppett
Nov 2, 2015
Leona Toppett, 76, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away November 2, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She has struggled with many health challenges over the years and is now free from the pain and discomfort she has endured. Leona was born May 2, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to Theodore Joseph and Mary Agnes Piwowarski Dobrowolski. Leona is survived by her...
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