Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Robert Alvin Walentine
Feb 9, 2025
Robert (Bob) Alvin Walentine, born March 12, 1938, in Minden, Nebraska and passed February 9, 2025, in Arvada, Colorado at age 86. Bob grew up in Bertrand, Nebraska, son of Alvin and Nora and brother to Cynthia (Collingham).
Bob married Janet Larson on August 1, 1956. Bob proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force in June 1957. The Air Force...
Thomas Jay Beals
Feb 8, 2025
Thomas Jay Beals Sr, 66, of Midlothian, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, after a fierce fight against cancer.
Tom was born to Vloris and Rosemary Beals, as the youngest of 5 children, in Blue Island, Illinois on March 7, 1958. He grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago and went to High School at Crete-Monee H.S. In...
Ralph-Peter Kufeke
Feb 8, 2025
Peter was born to Claire and George Kufeke on September 26, 1941 in Baden-Baden Germany and passed away on February 8, 2025. The Kufeke family immigrated to the United States in 1951 and settled in and around Philadelphia PA. Peter received an appointment to the US Military at West Point, NY, in 1960 after studying at Rutgers University and service...
Debra Michelle Palmer
Feb 7, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Debra Michelle Palmer on February 7, 2025, due to complications from the flu. Debbie was born on March 6, 1973, in Denver, Colorado, to Terry Palmer and Jeanette (Green) Palmer.
A lifelong learner, Debbie graduated from Cherry Creek High School in 1991, then earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in...
William "Bill" McLain
Feb 7, 2025
William “Bill” McLain passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Bill lived his life on his own terms. Born in Chicago, IL to Rex and Wilma McLain, Bill served honorably in the U.S. Army before furthering his education. He had so much fun, he...
William (Bill) Hartline
Feb 7, 2025
William Gail Hartline (Bill) passed away peacefully at his home in Lone Tree on February 7, 2025, at the age of 93.
Bill was born in Omaha, Nebraska on December 5, 1931, and graduated from Tech High School in 1951. After graduation, he was drafted into the Marines and fought in the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War....
George A. Cave
Feb 6, 2025
Born in Leadville, George was a CPA and salesman who loved to ski fast, golf often and shoot craps in Las Vegas. He married Nancy Bradley of Manhattan, KS, in 1966, and together they ran All Seasons Sports, a Frisco ski shop, for 27 years. Nancy died in 2000. George is survived by his son, George H. Cave (Jean) of...
Dennis Walter Taraborelli
Feb 6, 2025
Dennis Taraborelli, our beloved son, and a brother, grandson, and nephew to others, passed away in his new home town, Ankeny, Iowa at the age of 33. Dennis was born in Rochester Hills, Michigan and his family moved to Highlands Ranch, Colorado in 1995. As the youngest of 3 sons, he was always a source of joy and laughter. Growing...
Carole Fee Ivanoff
Feb 6, 2025
Dr. Carole Fee Ivanoff, beloved wife, stepmother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Denver, Colorado, on February 6, 2025, at the age of 82.
Born on August 9, 1942, in Springfield, Illinois to parents Paul and Lorraine Fee. Determined to be a social worker from a young age, Carole completed her BA at Blackburn College and a...
Aaron Jenkins
Feb 6, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we share the need of the untimely passing of our beloved Aaron Jenkins. Aaron died unexpectedly at the age of 36 on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Born in Denver, CO on August 15, 1988, Aaron graduated from Chaparral High School in Parker, CO in 2006 and subsequently pursued culinary studies in Seattle, WA. At the...
Daniel Ryan Neumann
Feb 6, 2025
We mourn the loss of our loved one SSG Daniel Neumann.
He was a caring father for 2 children. He loves birds and he was a proudly knowledgeable owner of African grey parrots and green cheek conures.
Daniel enjoyed going to football games with his children. Cooking was his hobby, he cooked very well and we will miss his delicious meals.
During summer...
Charles Edward Bolton
Feb 6, 2025
A Time To Be Born
Mr. Charles Edward Bolton, lovingly known as “Mr. B” or “B-Daddy” to a select few was born March 10, 1937 in Rosemark, TN to the late Hannibal R. Bolton, Sr. and Elnora G. Dotstry. He departed this life on Thursday, February 6, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.
Charles was preceded in death by his dear grandparents Tom and...
Sandra Lee Andersen Albers
Feb 6, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished Sandra Lee Andersen Albers on February 6, 2025. Deeply mourned by her husband James Albers and daughters Kara Moody and Leanne Vakoc. Sandy’s love for her grandchildren, Payton, Beau, Tally, James, Brock and Jack, brought joy to her life. She was their biggest cheerleader. Sandy was survived by her sisters...
Vivian Lorraine Over
Feb 6, 2025
Vivian Lorraine Over, 91, of Golden, passed away February 6, 2025. She was born May 4, 1933. Vivian attended various Denver Public Schools and graduated from West High School in 1951.
She married James Thomas Over on January 23, 1950. They have two sons: Richard Alan born March 3, 1956 and James David Over born November 9, 1957.
She attended Mile Hi...
Laura Maria Peltz
Feb 6, 2025
Laura Maria Peltz was born in Trieste, Italy on September 8th, 1926 to Polidoro and Josephine Novak. She passed away peacefully in Westminster, Colorado on February 6, 2025, at age 98. She is survived by her children, Robert, Margaret, and Robin; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Laura will join her loving husband, Robert, in eternal rest at Fort Logan...
Leila Ann Gibson
Feb 6, 2025
Leila Ann Gibson, 72, peacefully passed away on February 6, 2025, at her home in Denver, Colorado, after a long battle with cancer. Her son, Chris Gibson, and her dear friend, Cindy Sutherland, held her hands until her final moment.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Leila was the daughter of Herbert and Gladys Sutterlin. She led a remarkable and successful career across...
Gail Frances Gabehart
Feb 5, 2025
Gail Frances (Polanchek) Gabehart, 59, died February 5, 2025 at her home in Littleton, Colorado. No services will be held. Gail was preceded in death by her parents, Francis "Jack" Polanchek in 2001 and Donna (Sponheim) Polanchek in 2011.
Gail graduated Fort Benton High School in 1984 and attended Concordia College in Moorehead, Minnesota earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in...
Norman James Union
Feb 5, 2025
Norman James Union passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025 surrounded by family in Brighton, CO.
He was born in Cleveland, OH on January 4, 1941 and raised in Akron, OH. Norm attended Ohio State and graduated from Kent State after serving his country for 3 years in the Army. He went to most European Countries during his service and most...
Virginia Faye Towns
Feb 5, 2025
Virginia Faye (Grant) Towns, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on February 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, love, and memories that will be cherished by all who knew her.
She was born on August 18, 1942, in Garden City, Kansas, to Thresia Clara (Wimmer) Grant and Milton Emmett Grant. Virginia...
Catherine “Cathy” Thome
Feb 5, 2025
Cathy passed away on January 30, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. Cathy was a beloved sister, aunt and friend who will be dearly missed. How blessed are we to have had her in our lives.
Cathy was deeply loved by her family and will be missed by her brother John and his wife Kelly, her brother Stephen, her sister and...
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