Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
JoAnn Stransky
Mar 5, 2025
On March 5, 2025, JoAnn Stransky, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, ran to the outstretched and awaiting arms of Jesus after a brief and spiritually heroic battle with illness.
JoAnn was born on January 27, 1936, in Yankton, South Dakota, the fourth child of Edward and Helen Hacecky. Along with her siblings Alvin (Grace), Robin (Virginia), Betty (Herb Hunhoff,...
Maria Inez Yslas
Mar 4, 2025
Maria Inez Yslas was born on December 12, 1953, in Brighton, Colorado, to Jose Santos Yslas and Esther Rodriguez Enriquez. She excelled in school, enjoying both her academic studies and playing volleyball. Another of her passions was music, which she expressed through playing the clarinet, piano, and organ. The organ, in particular, became her preferred instrument. As a high schooler,...
Karl George Kemler II
Mar 3, 2025
Karl Georg Kemler II, 80 years old, from Dillon, Colorado passed away peacefully at Life Care Center of Evergreen on March 3rd, 2025.
Karl was born on January 17th, 1945 in Trenton, NJ and lived in Lawrence and Ewing, NJ for forty-eight years. He attended Lawrence elementary and middle schools before attending Trenton Central High School. He married Jean Nuva in...
Matthew MacLachlan
Mar 3, 2025
Matthew MacLachlan, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on March 3, 2025, slipping away peacefully in the comfort of his wife and children. He enjoyed a short but incredibly full 50 years on this earth. Matt always seemed to know his days were numbered, and somehow, he found a way to live twice as full of a life in the time...
Dr. Louard Edward "Lee" Egbert Jr.
Mar 2, 2025
Dr. Louard Edward "Lee" Egbert, Jr. of Littleton, Colorado, joined his Heavenly Father on March 2, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of music, laughter, and love.
Over his nearly 50-year career of teaching and conducting, Lee shared his passion for music with countless students and communities. He taught at Longwood University in Virginia, and Colorado State University, inspiring generations of singers...
Donald Lee Stevenson
Mar 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Donald Lee Stevenson
Donald Lee Stevenson, born on October 21st, 1938, in Golden, Colorado and left an indelible mark on the lives of those who knew him. His life was a testament to love, faith, learning, and adventure.
On March 23rd, 1974, Donald married the love of his life, Evie. Together, they built a life full of cherished...
John W. Tedder
Mar 1, 2025
John Wayne Tedder died on Saturday, March 1, 2025, while doing what he loved best, flying his RV-7 airplane. He was 78 years old. John was born on August 30, 1946, in Pampa, Texas. Shortly after his birth, they moved to Weatherford, Oklahoma, where he grew up.
John joined the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of seventeen and completed boot...
Elmer A. Dean, Jr.
Mar 1, 2025
Elmer "Tuffy" lived a very full life. He especially enjoyed his time in the Army @ the 101st Airborne Division.
He was a good husband and wonderful dad and was always there for his family. He loved them with his whole heart. He will be missed very much by all. Tuffy is no longer in pain.
A graveside service for Elmer with...
Daniel Thomas O'Malley
Mar 1, 2025
A beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away on March 1st at his home in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. He is remembered for his unwavering commitment to his work, his never-ending kindness, and his willingness to support those around him.
Dan was a true handyman at heart, capable of fixing almost anything and always finding a way to make things work. Among...
Kathleen "Kathy" McKee
Feb 28, 2025
Kathy was born in Denver, Colorado to parents, Linda Sanchez and John Valdez. She was then raised by her mom Linda and step father Al Valesquez. She has three brothers, Ronnie (Linda, deceased) Valesquez, Gary (Theresa) Valesquez, and Chris Valesquez (deceased), and one sister, Louise (John, deceased) Daily.
She graduated from Adams City High in 1964. Kathy started dating Larry McKee...
Susan Ann Nielsen
Feb 26, 2025
Susan Nielsen, age 66, passed away peacefully at Highline Place Memory Care early Wednesday morning, February 26th, 2025 after her grueling battle with early onset Alzheimer's disease. Susan was born April 28th, 1958 in Algoma Wisconsin to Lawrence and Eva Annoye. Susan grew up with her parents and three older brothers in Algoma, WI before leaving home to receive her...
Sandy T. Shellhamer
Feb 26, 2025
Sandy T. Shellhamer
August 25, 1954 - February 26, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, and friend, Sandy T. Shellhamer. She left this world unexpectedly on February 26, 2025, during heart surgery in Lakewood, Colorado.
Sandy was born on August 25, 1954, in Rách GiÃ, Vietnam. Amidst the hardships of a war-torn country, she...
Russell David Berget
Feb 26, 2025
Russell David Berget, 76, of Parker, CO passed away at the Life Care Center of Stonegate, Parker, CO, on February 26, 2025.
Russ was born on December 8, 1948, to Clarissa (Fylling) and Ronald Berget in Bismarck, ND.
He graduated from Turtle Lake High School, Turtle Lake, ND and went on to get his BS Degree from North Dakota State University in...
Karen L. Benner
Feb 26, 2025
Karen L. Benner passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, surrounded by those who mattered most to her. Karen was born on March 11, 1941, in Fredonia, North Dakota to Rueben and Ida Hoff Lehr. She spent her youth in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1959. She continued her studies at the...
Joyce Ann Andre
Feb 25, 2025
Joyce A. Andre passed away in the early morning hours of February 25, 2025 in her home surrounded by friends and family. Joyce was born August 22, 1941 to Marjorie Whitmore and Dr. Harvey Andre, MD. She is survived by her brother Russ Andre, children Mark and Maria Savastano, nephew Dave Andre, as well as six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren....
Edward Alan Rollinger
Feb 25, 2025
Edward Alan Rollinger (“Al”) passed away in Denver, Colorado on February 25, 2025 at the age of 83 years.
When young, Al moved with his family from Minnesota to Denver. He graduated from South High School, and Colorado State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.
Over the course of a 50-year career as a Landscape Designer in Denver, Al’s influence...
Richard Michael Rossin
Feb 24, 2025
Richard Michael Rossin passed away at his home on February 24, 2025 in Frederick, CO at the age of 80. Born on August 22 1944 in Winona, MN to Rose & George Rossin. Richard had 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He attended St. Stanis Laus Basilica Catholic School.
At the age of 18 he enlisted in the Army and served our...
Judith Virginia Kluge
Feb 24, 2025
Judith V. Kluge, born September 25, 1935, and passed away on February 24, 2025, in Denver, Colorado
Judy was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and an amazing friend to many. Earlier in her life she spent many hours riding her horse. She loved skiing. She had been an active member of the Denver Cadillac, and Thunderbird, car clubs. Judy stayed connected...
Lauren Atlee Guthrie
Feb 23, 2025
Lauren Atlee Guthrie, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025, at the age of 85. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, on October 9, 1939, to Atlee and Ruby Guthrie, Lauren lived a rich and vibrant life filled with love, family, and a passion for sports, cars, fine wine, and clothes.
Raised in Charleston, Lauren...
Paul Henry Arendt
Feb 23, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Paul Henry Arendt on February 23, 2025, at the age of 74, surrounded by his family. Paul was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him.
Born September 24, 1950 in Denver, Colorado. Paul was a keystone in the Colorado community. A talented athlete at Thomas...
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