Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Michael Gukich "Jooky"
Nov 7, 2020
Michael Dallas Gukich
Business Analyst
Michael Dallas Gukich of Denver, Colorado, son of Michael and Mary Gukich died Saturday, November 7th in his home. He was 37 years old.
Born on March 7th, 1983 in Aurora, Colorado, he attended St. Pius Grade School...
Frank Kafka
Nov 7, 2020
Frank E. Kafka (87) passed away November 7, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. Frank was born on June 3, 1933 in Walsenburg, Colorado to Bertha (Giecek) and Frank J. Kafka. He was the 2nd of 6 children. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Frances (Gerstner); parents and siblings, Edna (Lindahl), Bobby, June (Broadway), Barbara (Corsaro) and...
Sue Wilcox
Nov 6, 2020
Anna Sue (Reed) Wilcox, child of God, life-long follower of Jesus, faithful partner in ministry alongside her beloved husband The Rev. John R. Wilcox with whom she is now re-united in the church triumphant, gifted pastoral counselor, tireless mission advocate, devoted mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, received “the inheritance of the saints in light” on Friday,...
Terry Findley
Nov 6, 2020
Terry Lynn Findley
June 29, 1959 – November 6, 2020
On Friday, November 6, 2020, Terry Lynn Findley, loving husband and father, passed away at his home at age 61.
Terry was born June 29, 1959 in Boulder, CO to Bernie...
Robert Hahn
Nov 6, 2020
On Friday 6 November 2020 Robert L. Hahn passed away in Highlands Ranch at the age of 85. Bob was born 21 July 1935 in Greensburg IN, the only son of Valentine and Constance (Campbell) Hahn. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah (Sally) T. Hahn, and is survived by his son, Rob Hahn of Summit NJ....
James (Jerry) Kennedy, Sr.
Nov 6, 2020
James "Jerry" Kennedy, born on July 10 of 1932, passed away in his home on November 6th.
The son of Ralph and Wilhelmina Kennedy, Jerry grew up in Clarksville, Pennsylvania. He attended East Bethlehem High School where he met the love of his life, Joanne.
Jerry and Joanne went on to have a beautiful family,...
Helen Raders
Nov 6, 2020
Helen Lavonne Raders passed away peacefully in the home of her daughter in Denver on Friday November 6, 2020. She was surrounded by her daughters Sheri Raders and Lou Raders and her son-in-law, Philip Johnson.
Born to hard working farming parents in Strawberry Point, Iowa, Helen was raised with two brothers, Max and Jim.
Her...
Joseph Mcconnell
Nov 5, 2020
Joseph D. McConnell, 86, of Northglenn passed away on November 5, 2020 at Villagio of Broomfield. Born on March 3, 1934 in Leadville, Colorado, he was the son of William Allen and Mary Florence (Oravetz) McConnell. Joe married Marlene (Killinen) on September 20, 1955 in Leadville and together they shared 65 years of marriage.
The family moved to...
Vasta "Gene" Phillips
Nov 5, 2020
Vasta “Gene” Phillips, 93, went Home to be with her beloved Lord on November 5, 2020 in the loving hands of Suncrest Hospice, Littleton, CO. Cause of death, “I am 93 and many things quit working”.
Born December 26, 1926 in Brunswick NE, Gene enjoyed life in Sioux City IA, Aurora CO, Denver CO, Honolulu HI and...
Gregory Mabry
Nov 5, 2020
Gregory Carroll Mabry met his Lord and Savior on November 5, 2020 unexpectedly due to a sudden illness.
He was born December 28, 1951 in Providence, Rhode Island to William Gregory Mabry and Josephine Elizabeth Carroll Mabry. Married to Libby Maupin Mabry for 35 years, he loved his family, making memories with the ones he loved and...
Evelyn Delong Taylor
Nov 5, 2020
Evelyn Ilene “Lyn” DeLong Taylor was a life long resident of Denver, CO. She is the wife of the late Leo D. Walton, late Robert E.DeLong and the late John Taylor.
She is the loving mother of Kathy (Woody) Mathison and Tom (Diana) Walton. Stepmother to Lance DeLong, Jill (Bob)Taylor, Judi (Ty) Belcher and Jack...
Janet Lamboley
Nov 5, 2020
Janet (Gail) Lamboley, 83, passed away on November 5, 2020 after her long and brave fight with Alzheimers.
Gail was born on July 15, 1937 in Denver, Colorado.
The daughter of Clinton and Ethel Strait.
Gail attended Aurora Central High-school and was named Miss Aurora in 1955. With her talent and passion of...
Shirley Craun
Nov 4, 2020
Shirley Mae Craun, 84 of Thornton, CO, passed away on November 4th, with family at her side. Born to parents James and Mary Ball on August 13,1936 she lived in Colorado mountain towns and Denver with her family. Shirley’s husband of 64 years, Charles, will miss her dearly. She had three children Charles Douglas (Martha), Mary (passed on 4-21-2014),...
Wilfred Melanson
Nov 4, 2020
Wilfred “Bill” A. Melanson, age 85, died in Denver, CO.
Bill was born on December 23, 1934 in Yonkers, NY. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1953 - 1956 in Yokosuka, Japan during the Korean War. Upon his return, he spent time working in the Aleutian Islands in Alaska, where he infamously read the entire Random...
Dennis Chicken
Nov 3, 2020
Dennis Oren Chicken, age 71, lost his second battle with cancer in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 3, 2020, with his wife by his side.
Dennis was born on a chilly, March day in Lodi, New Jersey, just a few years after the end of the Second World War. He grew up in a modest...
John (Dan) Kohut
Nov 3, 2020
With sad and heavy hearts, his family announces that Dan passed away peacefully at home on November 3rd after a brief illness.
Dan was born October 15, 1954 in Denver, Colorado to John Kohut and Joan E. Kohut (now Stanley). Dan attended St. Mary Magdalene and Holy Family schools before graduating from Jefferson High School in 1972....
Erlene Ashley
Nov 3, 2020
Erlene Marie Ashley, age 78, died at Denver Hospice on November 3, 2020.
Born September 29, 1942 in Denver, CO to George and Cecilia Dreher who preceded her in death.
Erlene is survived by her 4 brothers, Ron (Karen) , Allen, Gary and Vernon; 3 daughters Lauri Hazelton (Erin), Dawn Herrin (Chuck), Denice Wright (Scott);...
George Morse Jr
Nov 3, 2020
George Everett Morse Jr., age 84, died at Littleton Adventist Hospital on Tuesday November 3, 2020. The cause of death was complications associated with the progression and treatment of stage-4 Lymphoma.
Born June 12, 1936 in Brooks, Maine, George lived in Pittsfield, Maine; Ocean City, New Jersey; Port Elizabeth, New Jersey and Denver, Colorado and the Denver...
Evelyn "Evie" Baker
Nov 3, 2020
Evelyn Darlene Baker was needed in Heaven and was called back on Tuesday November 3, 2020. She passed away peacefully at her home in Littleton, Colorado. Evie was born on January 17, 1938 to John and Hannah Schneider. Evie was born in Nebraska but was raised and grew up in Racine, Wisconsin. In 1957 Evie moved to Englewood, Colorado,...
David Smart
Nov 3, 2020
In loving memory of David A Smart
January 5th, 1943 ~ November 3rd, 2020
David A Smart, 77, of Aurora, CO, passed away on Tuesday, November 3rd, at his home with his family by his side.
David was born on January 5th, 1943, to Harry...
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