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Eileen Morrissey
May 3, 2025
Winifred Eileen Singer Morrissey was born in Las Animas, Colorado in 1935 to Mildred Stoker Singer and Willis L. Singer and died on May 3, 2025 at the age of 90, at her home surrounded by her children.
A second-generation Coloradoan from immigrant English grandparents, Eileen grew up in Denver, graduating from East High School in 1953 and attending the University...
Jane Ann Hoeft
May 3, 2025
Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, Jane Ann Hoeft was called to heaven on May 3, 2025, at the age of 88, in Colorado after a hard-fought battle with breast cancer.
Born in Stewartville, Minnesota, on April 11, 1937, Jane was the cherished daughter of James and Ruth Andreasen. Her early years in southern Minnesota were marked by a deep...
Betty Gladine Dracon
May 2, 2025
Betty Gladine (VanKirk) Dracon, born August 5, 1935 in Belle Fourche, SD, the daughter of Charles and Emma VanKirk and the sister to Lillian, Dorothy, Ella, Charles, William (Bill) and Dean Richard, passed away on May 2, 2025 at the age of 89.
Her family moved to Billings, MT where she eventually met her future husband, Julian Dracon, at a high...
Michele Heenan Salisbury
May 2, 2025
Michele Heenan Salisbury was born on November 10, 1944 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the eldest child of Ada May and Charles T. Heenan. She grew up in Olean, NY and graduated from Olean High School in 1962. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Spanish from University of Wisconsin in 1966 where she met her future husband and fellow upstate New Yorker,...
Lindy Lou Vizyak
May 2, 2025
Lindy Lou Vizyak, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025 at the age of 75. She was born in Pueblo, Colorado on May 19, 1949 to Charles and Edna Berry. Lindy is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Joe, her son, Sean and his wife, Karen, and her grandchildren, Katie and Michael.
Lindy...
Ruth Ann Coomer
May 1, 2025
Ruth Christiansen Coomer was born in Provo, Utah, to parents, Miriam and Ralph Christiansen. She attended Provo High School and Brigham Young University.
Ruth is survived by her two sisters, Carma Gailing, Cathy Hendrickson and a brother, Keith Christianson. Ruth has two grandchildren, Shane McEwen of Arizona and Brenna Pruden of Minnesota along with 3 great grandchildren. Ruth was preceded in...
George Bernard Armbruster
May 1, 2025
George B. Armbruster made his transition on May 1, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Georgia, his daughter Anjal, his sons Andrew and Antony, granddaughters Giavonna and Ashiya, his sister Peggy and his brother John.
George was born in Cleveland, Ohio and relocated to Denver, Colorado in 1974. He worked at Eaton Metal in Denver, Colorado for...
Charles M. Clopine
May 1, 2025
Chuck Clopine, age 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 1, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Chuck loved to sing songs of worship to Jesus Christ, and he is now singing in the choirs of heaven. Chuck was born January 31, 1952, to Myron and Marjorie Clopine of Julesburg Colorado, who preceded him in...
Delores "Dee" Ann Anderson
May 1, 2025
Delores (Dee) Ann Anderson (nee Hoffman) was born in Fort Morgan, Colorado on November 6, 1942. She was surrounded by many of her loving family at her hospital bedside when she entered into God’s Kingdom on May 1, 2025 after an extended, but courageous, battle with cancer.
Dee is preceded in death by her father Clement Frederick Hoffman, mother Luella Catherine...
Gertrude "Dotty" Nittler
May 1, 2025
Dotty Nittler
Gertrude "Dotty" Rose Nittler, neé Fox was born on February 3, 1931 on a farm in rural Wisconsin and died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on May 1, 2025 in Denver. She told excellent stories about how she grew up milking cows and walking to school in the snow (uphill both ways, of course). She was born into a...
David Draughon
2025
In Loving Memory of David Draughon
David peacefully passed away in his favorite seat at his daughter's home in Commerce City, CO. He and his wife of 55 years, Christy, were visiting family and had planned to finalize their healthcare and life arrangements before relocating to their new home in Oxford, MS. Although they didn’t reach that goal, the silver lining...
Mary J. Long
Apr 30, 2025
Mary Long fell asleep in the Lord on April 30, 2025. She will be laid to rest with her late husband in Black Hills National Cemetery, in South Dakota.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Mary's name to St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church
Doris Evelyn Tuski
Apr 30, 2025
(September 21,1931 – April 30, 2025)
Doris Evelyn (Holm) Tuski, age 93, a resident of Westport, WA, died April 30, 2025, in Denver, Colorado.
She is survived by her daughter, Pam Appleyard (Ross) of Denver, Colorado; grandsons Ken Appleyard (Shawna) of Missoula, Montana, Trevor Williams (Faline) of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Tyler Appleyard (Anna Brolin Clark) of Nälden, Sweden; and great grandchildren Paizley...
Gary Gene Dettwiler
Apr 29, 2025
Gary Gene Dettwiler
On April 29, 2025, Gary Gene Dettwiler passed away peacefully, surrounded by love.
Born in 1943 in Missoula Montana, to Mayme and Gene Dettwiler. Alongside his sister Pat, he was raised by their devoted and loving aunt, Ruth McQuaide, in Clark Fork, Idaho, and later Spokane, Washington.
In 1973, Gary married the love of his life, Frances Lee. Over the...
John B. Ortega- Musket
Apr 29, 2025
John was a great son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.
He is survived by his baby sister Priscilla who he nicknamed Jader. They were the last of the siblings and had a very special love which they both contribute to their mom who raised them all with a great love.
John was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters, (one...
Don Bjork
Apr 29, 2025
Don Bjork, a lifelong learner and retired manager of Meter Engineering at Public Service (now Xcel), passed away on April 29, 2025, at 89. Don spent his career in public utilities, known for his problem-solving mind, planning skills, and dedication to reliable service.
Beyond his professional life, Don was a man of wide-ranging interests. He found joy in exploring art, architecture,...
Sandra Van Cleave
Apr 29, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Van Cleave, age 74, died on April 29, 2025. She was a graduate of Wheat Ridge High School, after graduating she married Tom Van Cleave.
She started working at King Soopers in the early 80’s, and worked several positions, mostly as a cashier, then retired after 20+ years. She was an avid crafter, anything that caught her eye or...
Carol Janet LaFaver
Apr 29, 2025
Carol Janet (Priest) LaFaver, age 83, died at the Morning Star Assisted Care Center in Lakewood, Colorado on April 29, 2025.
Carol was born in Rapid City, South Dakota to Clarence and Norris Priest. The family later located to Casper, Wyoming where she attended Natrona County High School, Casper College, and then went on to the University of Wyoming. Carol joined...
Roger David Smith
Apr 29, 2025
Roger David Smith, 86, of Highlands Ranch, CO, a man of fervent faith, steady resilience, and unwavering devotion to his family, passed away April 29, 2025 after battling prostate cancer for twelve years. He was born in Ossining, New York, to Gertrude (Webel) Smith and Frederick Arthur Smith. Roger had an older sister, Bette Lou Smith (Tanton), who predeceased him.
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