Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Barbara Joan Spath
May 6, 2025
Barbara Joan Spath, a woman whose nurturing spirit and boundless love touched the lives of all who knew her, passed away on May 6, 2025. Born on March 4, 1943, in Denver, Colorado, Barb was the first child of Tim and Birtus Cox.
She grew up in south Denver, and in June 1961, shortly after graduating from South High School, married...
Joan L. Waldheim
May 5, 2025
Beloved wife, mother, and friend, Joan L. Waldheim, 88, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away on May 5, 2025. She now joins her beloved husband Manfred (Manny), parents Curt and Hildegard Wengler, and brother Ralph Wengler. Joan is survived by her children Bruce Waldheim (RaeAn) and Karen Wilson, her adoring grandchildren Kyle and Tyler Roatcap, Jamie Cantrall, Tony Waldheim, and Kate...
Thomas Viktor Miller
May 4, 2025
Thomas Viktor Miller (Tom) of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away tragically on May 4, 2025, at the age of 49 doing what he loved; helping others. He was born in California on August 11, 1975, to Robert Miller and Rebecca Boswell. He was the oldest of two children. He grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, where he attended North High School....
Darlene Joann Kloberdance
2025
It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Darlene Joann Kloberdance, age 88, of Arvada, Colorado, on May 4, 2025.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Courtland John Kloberdance, and her beloved children: Terri (Mike) Fabrizio, Jean (Scott) Lange, Courtland (Debbie) Kloberdance, Dawn Feland, and Amber Surratt-Eller.
Darlene was a proud grandmother to Jill (Jim) Cruickshank,...
Winifred Eileen (Singer) 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...
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...
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...
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.
Raised...
Charles Edwin Stark Jr.
Apr 29, 2025
Charles Edwin Stark, Jr., age 91, passed away in Highlands Ranch on April 29, 2025. Born in Cleveland, Charles moved west to attend the University of Oklahoma in Norman, where he met his wife Marilyn, whom he married in 1955. He earned Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Geology from the University of Oklahoma in 1959.
Charles spent his entire career working...
Philip Gale McMullen
Apr 29, 2025
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather Phil McMullen.
Phil passed away peacefully at home April 29th after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Jean, daughter Cyndi Curnow, son John McMullen and wife Teresa, six grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and two brothers, Jim (Pat) McMullen and Mac...
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