Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

May 3, 2024

Cathy Gardelli, age 71, passed away on May 3, 2024. She was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. She attended Abraham Lincoln High School and for most of her working life she was a Legal Secretary. Cathy was very generous, thoughtful, fun-loving, and young at heart.She is survived by her significant other, Kerry Sutherland, and her sisters Julie, Betty and...

May 2, 2024

Lawrence A. McPeek was born January 2, 1937 to Lester and Eleanor McPeek in Winfield, Kansas. He passed away at home after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 87 years old. Larry received his Bachelor of Science degree from Kansas University and his Masters degree in geological engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. He was well respected by...

May 2, 2024

Nancy Wittebort of Centennial,CO formerly of Columbus, OH passed away Thursday May 2, 2024 at 92 years old. 

Nancy is the daughter of Dr. Oscar Lashley and Helen (Cheney) Lashley Fellows born in Steubenville, OH on October 14,1931.  She attended the Ohio State University and graduated in 1953.  She was a member of Delta Gamma sorority, Alpha Lambda Delta and Beta...

May 1, 2024

Gary James Schluter, 73, died on May 1, 2024 as he and his husband, Siswo Prasetio (Tio), were visiting Indonesia, Tio’s home country. Gary departed this world doing what he loves-exploring the beauty and diversity of our world.

Born on January 30, 1951 to Howard and Jeanette (Oberheu) Schluter in Waverly, IA, Gary was a family man from a very young age.With...

May 1, 2024

Donald DeForest Rosenkrans, 92, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024 surrounded by family. He will forever be remembered as a loving father, grandfather and a kind, gentle man whose warmth touched the lives of all who knew him.

He was born in Compton, Illinois on March 26, 1932. After high school, Don attended Illinois State University earning a Bachelor of...

May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024

Richard (Dick) Elllsworth Dunham was born in the sand hills of Nebraska in a two-room house on October 2, 1937, to Annabel Seydell Dunham and Elmer Birl Dunham. He was born on the kitchen table and a dresser drawer was his bassinet.

In 1943, they packed up and moved to Oregon and Elmer went to work in the shipyards. During this...

May 1, 2024

Donnalee Marie Pattermann passed away in Denver, Colorado, on May 1, 2024, at the age of 77. Born in Aurora, Illinois, on November 27, 1946, she lived a life filled with vibrant moments and rich memories. She will be remembered for her creative personality and strong spirit.  Donna is preceded by her parents, brother, and husband Ray Pattermann. She is survived...

Apr 30, 2024

Penelope Jo Mahan was born July 10, 1942, in Coronado, California, to parents Edward and Betty Treinen. She died at the age of 81 in Denver, Colorado, on April 30, 2024, with family by her side.Most of her formative years were spent in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where she met and married her first husband, Roger Anderson, just out of high school....

Apr 30, 2024

Patricia Ann Ingala Scalzi, 83, passed away peacefully in the early hours of April 30, 2024, shortly after suffering a stroke. Patricia had moved to Colorado to be closer to family in late summer 2023, and was surrounded by them when she passed.Pat grew up in Waterbury, Connecticut, with her parents and sister, surrounded by her extended Italian family. Always...

Apr 30, 2024

Sharon Rose Greenlee was born on March 4, 1944, to Melvin and Dorothy Aarvig in Los Angeles, CA. She passed away on April 30, 2024 in Denver, CO at 80 years old. 

Sharon graduated from San Marino High School in 1962 and then attended Pasadena City college. She met Loyd when she was 18, when she flew to Colorado in 1962...

Apr 30, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Lee DeVine, Sr., a cherished son, brother, husband, father and grandfather, died peacefully on April 30, 2024 at the age of 70. 

Tom DeVine was born in Watertown, South Dakota, the fourth of six children born to Russell and Evelyn DeVine.  He met his wife, Deborah “Deb” DeVine, nee Carson, when they were in eighth grade, and spent the...

Apr 30, 2024

Connie Lee Frederick, 65, of Centennial, CO transcended this life on April 30, 2024 after an immense and courageous battle with cancer, Connie passed with her sons by her side in her home of 25 years. Her loss is profoundly saddening yet comes with considerable peace.Connie was born on February 24, 1959 to Rosemarie and Robert Herbert in the city...

Apr 29, 2024

Richard Walter Pierce, October 18, 1932 – April 29, 2024

Richard “Dick” Pierce, age 91, born in Manchester, NY, passed away on April 29th in Wheat Ridge, CO with family by his side.

His dedication to friends and community was second only to his dedication to family.

Dick met the love of his life, Charlene Gwilt, in neighboring hometowns in Upstate New York...

Apr 29, 2024

Donald J. Kanoza, age 71, of Golden, Colorado, and formerly of Rockford, passed away suddenly on April 29, 2024. Don was a 1971 graduate of Rockford High School.  Afterward, he served in the US Army while based in Weisbaden, West Germany, where he held the position of camp photographer for US Stars and Stripes newspaper.  Following his service to the...

Apr 29, 2024

John Clark Adams (64) of Parker Colorado passed away peacefully with his loved ones at his side on April 29th 2024. 

John was born in Johnstown, PA on June 22, 1959. 

He was preceded in death by his mother Betty Rose (Nees) Adams. Brother-in-law Richard Doering. Also Nephews Ricky Dixon (Crown Point IND); Johnny Powell (Sarasota FL) and niece Elizabeth Rose Bevis...

Apr 29, 2024

Resided in Westminster, CO

Judy was born on August 5, 1940 in Oakley, Kansas to Philip and Katherine Depperschmidt. Judy was the youngest of 9 children. She grew up in Oakley, Kansas and graduated from Oakley HS in 1958. She married Leonard (Len) Nelke, her high school sweetheart, on November 10, 1958. Judy and Len worked the family farm until the...

Apr 29, 2024

Norma T. Sloan, 93, of Arvada, Colorado passed away on April 29, 2024. Norma was born on May 26, 1930 in Denver, Colorado to the late Charles and Ethel O’Connor.

Norma is Survived by her husband Terrence Sloan, and Son David Sloan.

A Graveside Service will take place on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM At Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery.

Apr 28, 2024

Mary Ellen Kraus began her journey to heaven on April 28th, 2024 after receiving last rites from Monsignor Ken Leone. Her life was full of fun and adventures; she was deeply involved with the Catholic church.

Mary Ellen was born March 14th, 1930 in Fargo, North Dakota, to Alfred and Kathleen Shaheen. She graduated from college in North Dakota with a...

Apr 28, 2024

B. Drucille Arnold, age 92, passed away on April 28,2024. She was born in Charleston, Arkansas on August 11, 1931 and was the youngest of fourteen children. Her family owned a farm and growing up there cultivated in her a pioneer spirit. She was very resourceful, diligent, and strong. Her faith in God was the source of her strength, joy...