Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Leon Jackson
Aug 29, 2020
Leon Duane Jackson who almost always went by Duane, age 78, died at Saint Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado on August 29, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Saturday September 12, 2020 at 1:00p.m. at Calvary Church Aurora, Colorado. There will be an open house for viewing from 12:00-1:00 and after the service until 3:00.
Duane...
Brian Snow
Aug 29, 2020
Brian A. Snow, General Counsel Emeritus of the Colorado State University System and former member of the CSU System’s Board of Governors, died peacefully after a long illness on August 29, 2020, in the arms of his beloved wife, Crissie. He was 79.
Former Senator and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar paid tribute...
Jeffrey Macqueen
Aug 29, 2020
Jeffrey Donald MacQueen, 65, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away August 29, 2020. Our hearts are broken at his sudden and unexpected departure. Jeff was born July 7, 1955 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Donald K. and Ethel Jo Eubanks MacQueen.
In 1973, Jeff graduated from Sooner High School in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and received a Bachelor’s degree in Geology...
Julius "J.O." Kopplin
Aug 28, 2020
J.O. Kopplin was a much loved son, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather whose quiet strength, inquisitive mind, humor, work ethic, and abiding faith made him a role model for a purposeful life of giving. His legacy includes a large and loving family, many examples of service, and a rich and satisfying career in academia. His 95-year life as an...
Sharon Martin
Aug 28, 2020
Sharon L. Martin, 74, of Westminster, Colorado passed away on August 28, 2020.
She was born on March 8, 1946 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin to Howard and Laverne Bahr. She married John Martin and together they have two children, April and Ryan.
Sharon was a proud breast cancer survivor. She lived a life full of bright colors, laughter...

Frances Schultheis
Aug 27, 2020
Frances Lee Schultheis August 20, 1936-August 27, 2020 It is with great sadness that the family of Frances L. Schultheis announces the passing of Fran. Wife of Richard J. Schultheis; survived by 7 children, 14 grand-children, 10 great grand-children Private services will be held.
Michael Glaser, Sr.
Aug 27, 2020
Michael (Mike) Lance Glaser, Sr. of Denver, Colorado passed away peacefully on Thursday August 27, 2020 with family by his side. Mike was born in Washington D.C. on June 9, 1939 to the late Theodore and Margaret (Bielaski) Glaser. He is preceded in death by his brother Robert A. Glaser. He is survived by his loving children, Michael L....
Thomas Tracey
Aug 26, 2020
On Wednesday, August 26th, Thomas R. “Tom” Tracey, loving husband and father, peacefully passed away after over 91 years of life.
Tom was born on January 13, 1929 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Dennis and Mary Francis (Morley) Tracey. He grew up in Linden, New Jersey. After serving in the Navy, he received his degree in Mechanical...
Earl Smith
Aug 26, 2020
Earl F. Smith, of Aurora, a retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant and Air Force Finance Center program analyst, passed away on August 26, 2020. Earl was born February 11, 1930, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He married Jean Marlene Johnson on May 29, 1965, in Montgomery, Alabama. He retired from the United States Air Force active duty in...
William Sigler
Aug 26, 2020
William Criswell Sigler, 78 of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on August 26, 2020. He was born to his parents Walter and Christine Sigler on July 18, 1942 in Southbend, Indiana.
Following his graduation from Riley High School in 1960, William served in the U.S. Army. He then went on to be a very successful Restaurant owner. William...
James Reilly
Aug 25, 2020
James E. Reilly, 71, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away on August 25, 2020 at Lakeview Senior Living. Jim was born on August 18, 1949 to Trilla and Robert Reilly. He grew up in west Denver, proudly served in the U.S. Marines and retired from the Denver Fire Department in 1999. Jim was an auxiliary member of the VFW, the American Legion,...
Shawn Miller
Aug 25, 2020
Shawn lost his battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy on August 25, 2020 and died from heart complications due to this disease.
Shawn was a son and brother, a friend and ally, but above all else he was a warrior. He was put in a body that was too weak for his spirit and now his spirit is...
Nicholas Miltner
Aug 24, 2020
Nicholas Edward Miltner, age 65, died on Monday, August 24, 2020. He passed away very unexpectedly from an undetected heart disease while taking his beloved dogs on a walk.
Born February 13, 1955 in Sheridan, Wyoming, he was the youngest son of Leo and Eleanor Miltner. Nick married Mary Miltner on October 7, 1978 and together they...
Brandon Pratt
Aug 24, 2020
Brandon Robert Pratt, 32, passed away suddenly on August 24, 2020. Brandon was born at George Air Force Base, CA on September 27, 1987. His family moved to Colorado in December 1988 and he called this home ever since. He graduated from Eaglecrest High School, and later graduated from University of Northern Colorado, earning a degree in Sports and...
John Kerbaugh
Aug 24, 2020
John Thomas Kerbaugh, beloved husband, father, and grandfather left for Heaven on August 24, 2020 after a brave battle with cancer. He was 79.
John was born September 28, 1940 in North Wilkesboro, NC. He was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Lieutenant in the United States Navy Reserve, and an...
Keith Osborne
Aug 23, 2020
Keith Osborne passed away at the age of 91 on August 23, 2020 at his home in Littleton with his family by his side. His death was due in part to complications associated with his struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. Although he may have left this world earlier than he wished, he filled every year of life to the brim....
Donald Ward
Aug 22, 2020
Donald Louis Ward was born in Lexington, Nebraska to Cecil and Anna Ward on April 19,1934. He passed away at home in Westminster, Colorado surrounded by his family on August 22, 2020.
He attended Doane College before joining the Navy in 1959. In 1963, he began a career as a cheese buyer for Swift Packing but quickly...
Edith M. Holtcamp
Aug 22, 2020
Edith (Edie) Margaret Holtcamp went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2020 after 98 full years of life. Edie was born on April 9, 1922 to John and Roay (Jackson) Adams in Los Animas, Colorado. She grew up hunting and fishing with her father and continued enjoying these activities with her husband and two sons.
She was married...
Edith Holtcamp
Aug 22, 2020
Edith (Edie) Margaret Holtcamp went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2020 after 98 full years of life. Edie was born on April 9, 1922 to John and Roay (Jackson) Adams in Los Animas, Colorado. She grew up hunting and fishing with her father and continued enjoying these activities with her husband and two sons.
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Roy Niyork, Jr.
Aug 22, 2020
Roy Edward Niyork Jr, 76, died in Denver, Colorado on August 22nd, 2020 of heart complications.
Roy was born January 28, 1944 in Denver, Colorado. He moved to California in his youth, and went from high school to the Air Force. After his years of service to his country, he moved back to Colorado. ...
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