Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

William Leonard Gilbert
Feb 27, 2010
William Gilbert, age 78, of Northglenn, passed away February 27, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; son, Bill (Denna) Gilbert; grandchildren, Tevin, Jessie and Chase Gilbert; brother, John (Carol) Supeh and sisters, Marilyn Fleming and Rosalie Johnson. A Public Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 from 3:00 in the afternoon to 8:00 in the evening...

John J. Baker
Feb 27, 2010
John Baker, 87, is survived by his wife Juanita Eileen; his daughter Tenae Clyne & her husband Dick and his son Pastor John Baker & his wife Judy; grandchildren Kerry Vesellie, Amy LaVora & her husband David, Andrew Clyne & his wife Shelley, Christine Spraker & her husband Josh, Sarah Baker, Lauren Baker and David Baker; great-grandchildren Dylan Dolenski, Blake...
Michael Lamont DeShazer
Feb 27, 2010
Michael Lamont DeShazer was born June 16, 1954 to Pearalee Finley and Loren Joseph DeShazer in San Antonio, Texas and died February 27, 2010 in Denver, Colorado after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Jeanne Hansen, father Loren Joseph DeShazer, brother Kevin DeShazer, Sister Krsten Neeley (Keith), and eight children: Jon-Michael (Heather), Geoffrey (Jessica), Dylan (Holly), Danielle...
Sharon Kay Franz
Feb 27, 2010
Sharon Kay Franz, 58, passed away February 27, 2010. She was born January 31, 1952, in Denver, Colorado to Leon Atkison and Josephine Elizabeth Robinson Shelton. Sharon is survived by her husband, Peter Kendall Franz; son, Colin Jason Shelton; brother, Douglas Kent (wife, Sharon) Shelton; sister-in-law, Sherry J. Shelton; Mother-in-law, Hope Franz; nieces and nephews, Scott Shelton; Ryan (wife, Meghan)...

Grace Divine Bittner
Feb 27, 2010
Grace Divine Bittner was born directly into eternal life on February 27, 2010. She is survived by her loving parents Sam and Amber also known as ""SAmber"". Grandparents Matt & Karen Golesh ; Jim & Evelyn Bittner. Great-grandparents Dick & Eileen Golesh; Ron & Dolly Ansay. Aunt's and Uncle's include Mary & Gary McAlpin; Ann & Greg Schiffer; Norbert &...
Vivian I. Stone
Feb 26, 2010
Passed away February 26, 2010, at the age of 79. Survived by her husband of 56 years, Gerald ""Jerry"", children Erik (Barbara), Andrew (Darlene), Daniel (Susan) and Adam, grandchildren Nathan, Caitlin, Kevin, Brian and Megan, sisters Ruth (Joe) Vaage, Judy (Steve) Swanson, and Sharon (Gene) Prescher. Vivian received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Iowa in 1952...
Dorothy Suzy Roberson
Feb 26, 2010
Dorothy Suzy Roberson, 71, of Denver, Colorado, passed away February 26, 2010, in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dorothy was born April 1, 1938, in Marie, Texas to W. Franklin and Nellie R. Borders Heath. She met and married Violes S. Roberson while living in Texas. In the mid 1950's, they moved to Colorado. After a few years, they moved back to...

Pete Vitgenos
Feb 25, 2010
Pete Vitgenos of Arvada, 88, father of Lee (Kristine) Vitgenos, also survived by 7 grandchildren & 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service is Thursday 10:00AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St., Thornton. Inurnment Ft. Logan National Cemetery. Please share your memories of Pete and/or condolences with his family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" tab.
John Martin Derbort
Feb 24, 2010
John Martin Derbort, 40, passed away February 24, 2010. He is survived by his partner, Jerry Wright, mother Mary Derbort, siblings Maria Derbort, Michelle Quarles, Peter Derbort and Michael Derbort, nephews Henry, David, Rahim, Joshua, nieces April, Briana, Brielle, Rhiannon, Mikaela, Ileah, and Bryce. Funeral Service to be held, Monday, March 1st, 11AM at Horan & McConaty Funeral Home, 1091...
Lori J. Wilson
Feb 24, 2010
Lori J. Wilson of Calhan, CO, wife of Lt Col Daniel J. Wilson (USAF), mother of Jonathan, Christopher & Mark , step-mother of Daniel Jr. & Kristina Wilson, daughter of James & Lois McGinn, sister of Mikel (Irene) & Gary (Kristi) McGinn, also survived by six nieces & nephews. Rosary 7:00P Wednesday at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant...

Emil Karol-Chik
Feb 24, 2010
Emil ""Chic"" Karol-Chik, 87, of Aurora. One of nine children born to John and Mary. Preceded in death by his wife Betty Marie Ann. Father of Merry Lynn (Bob) Fuerst, Barry (Patty) Karol-Chik, James (Shellie) Karol-Chik, John Venerable & Kasey Karol-Chik. Grandfather of 16 & great-grandfather of 7. Brother of George, Mary, Jack, Steve, Joe, Helen, Mike & Katherine. Emil...

Leroy ""Lee"" Ziegler
Feb 23, 2010
Leroy J. ""Lee"" Ziegler 65 years of age, of Aurora, Colorado. Passed away on February 23, 2010. Lee is survived by his wife Sandy; his children Summer (T.W.) Steele and Cody Ziegler; and his grandchildren Paris Steele, Brooklyn Steele, Rome Steele, and Nevaeh Steele. Lee is also survived by his mother Mary Ziegler and his brother Gene (Margaret) Ziegler. He...
Delila Ellen Gordon
Feb 23, 2010
Delila Ellen Duckworth Gordon Dee Gordon, 70, of Centennial, died February 23, 2010, at Porter Hospice at the Johnson Christian Living Center in Centennial.Delila was born in Evona, Missouri on May 25, 1939 to William Carl and Elta (Clark) Duckworth. Delila graduated from North West Missouri State University with a bachelors degree in Business Education and a minor in Home...

Robert J. Carry
Feb 23, 2010
Bob, aged 85, of Wheat Ridge, passed away February 23, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shirley; children, Barbara Nixon, Michael (Terri) Carry, Joan (Bob) Dowling; grandchildren, Tara Belamour, Michael, Ron, & Kevin Nixon, Patrick & Christopher Carry, Jamie, Brian & Eric Dowling; great grandchildren, Andrew, Ryan & Jenna Nixon; brother, Charles (Marylinn) Carry. Bob was...
John D. Lomax
Feb 23, 2010
John is survived by his wife Barbara; sons Richard (Kathleen) and Rob (Janele); granddaughters Leanne, Kara and Jessica; niece Elisabeth Lomax; and nephew Jeffrey Lomax. He was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Robert and Louise Lomax, who preceded him in death. John graduated from the University of Oklahoma Law School and spent his working years with several oil and engineering...

Trudy Kathleen James
Feb 23, 2010
Trudy, age 38, passed away on February 23, 2010 in Aurora, Colorado. Memorial Service to be held Friday, February 26, 2010, at 6:00 p.m., at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (one block to the west of Holly Street), in Centennial, Colorado. Reception to be held immediately following the Memorial Service. Please share your memories of...
Dorothy L. Kral
Feb 23, 2010
Dorothy L. Kral passed away in her home February 23, 2010. She was 88. She was born March 5, 1921, in Crete, Nebraska to Lebert and Liela Siebrass Leach, though most of her youth was spent in Blue Hill, Nebraska. She married Creighton William Kral Jan. 1, 1943 in Mississippi while he was a member of the U.S. Army Air...
Harold G. Foos
Feb 22, 2010
Harold G. Foos, 78, of Lakewood, went to be with the Lord February 22, 2010. Preceded in death by his wife Clara Foos. Loving father of Harold G. (Marie)Foos, Jr., Lorinda F. (Gene) Corley, and Bonnie A. (Dana) Yungck; proud grandfather of Cristina Foos, Alex Foos, Cameron Corley, Taylor Corley, Jenna Yungck, and Patrick Yungck; beloved companion of Gloria A....

William M Knudsen
Feb 22, 2010
89, of Denver, passed away February 22, 2010. He is survived by daughter, Linda (Doug) Wagner; grandchildren, Ashley & William Wagner. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Barbara. Please share memories of William and condolences with his family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" tab below.

Eleanor M. Smith
Feb 22, 2010
Eleanor Smith, 97, of Denver, passed away February 22, 2010, following a brief illness. She is survived by her daughter Susan Sullivan; sons Lawrence (Sandra) and John Smith (Aris Mixon); grandchildren Emily Smith and Daniel Sullivan. Visitation 4:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, Horan & McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Funeral Mass Thursday February 25, 10am at Most Precious Blood Catholic...
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