Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
John Studebaker
Apr 29, 2026
Ira John Studebaker, 85, passed away peacefully on April 29th, 2026. John was born on October 10th, 1940, in Iowa Falls, Iowa, to Ira and Regina Studebaker, the only son in a farming family.
John attended the University of Notre Dame, graduating in 1963 with a degree in architecture. During his time in South Bend he developed a lifelong devotion to...
George H. Matschke
Apr 28, 2026
George Herman Matschke was born on July 4, 1933 in Morristown, New Jersey, raised in Denville, New Jersey, and died On April 28, 2026 at the Monarch Memory Care at the Village at Belmar Lakewood, Colorado. He was 92 years old and ready to meet his Lord. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Wilhelm Matschke and Martha...
Judith Anne Sidnam
Apr 27, 2026
"If a book is well written,
I always find it too short." — Jane Austen
As a librarian for 43 years, our mother prized books filled with love, adventure and drama, but she always insisted on a happy ending. With hearts full of both sorrow and gratitude, we announce the loss of our beloved mother, Judith “Judy” Sidnam, at the age of...
George Alderson "Chief" Sanders
Apr 27, 2026
George Alderson Sanders, affectionately known as “Chief,” passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, in Parker, Colorado, at the age of 84. He was a longtime resident of Aurora, Colorado.
George was born on August 4, 1941, in Eden, North Carolina, to J.W. and Marvis (McGuire) Sanders. After graduating from high school in 1959, he enlisted in the United States Air...
William "Bill" Joseph Kleiman
Apr 26, 2026
William "Bill" Joseph Kleiman, June 15, 1965 - April 26, 2026. William Joseph Kleiman, lovingly known as Bill, was born in Queens, New York. He passed away on April 26, 2026, at the age of 60.
Bill quickly made his home in Denver, Colorado, where he built a life filled with laughter, family, and friendships that touched countless people. Bill is...
Frank R. Baysore
Apr 26, 2026
A short summary of my life
Frank Baysore died at age 76 from effects of pancreatic cancer on March 26, 2026.
What I’m trying to do here is just present a small, informal summary of my life. I’m very close to my family members. This includes my dear wife Mary Jean (married 55 years in May!) We have 2 daughters—Cori Baysore and...
Robert "Bob" Edward Fink Jr.
Apr 26, 2026
Grace Fink passed away on Sunday January 26, 2025. The last words Bob Fink said to his beloved wife of almost 67 years were “I love you and I’ll see you when it’s my time.”
On Sunday April 26, it was Bob’s time to be reunited with Grace. Bob’s last few weeks were spent with in-person and virtual visits from his...
Marty Williams
Apr 26, 2026
Marty Williams, 63, of Denver, passed away on April 26, 2026.
Marty will be remembered for his kindness, quiet humor, and unwavering love for those around him. He was one of the most genuinely compassionate people anyone could know, always willing to give his time, support, and a helping hand to anyone in need. He had a way of making people...
Barbara Faye Monroe
Apr 25, 2026
Our dearest Barbara Faye Monroe went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven on Saturday, April 25th. A devout Christian, Barbara was also a wife, mother and grandmother who is survived by her husband Scott, their sons Sean (deceased), Kirk (wife Michelle) and daughter Kym (husband Aaron). Barbara is also survived by her Grandchildren Jessica, Brian,...
James Stewart Macdonald
Apr 25, 2026
James Stewart Macdonald, 82, passed away on April 25, 2026. He was born on May 31, 1943, to Mary Alice Macdonald and Rodrick Macdonald in Seattle, Washington. He received a Bachelor's degree from the University of Mississippi in 1965 and has been a licensed attorney for 54 years. He was married to Heather Mackinnon, and they shared many wonderful years...
Freddy W. Wade
Apr 25, 2026
Freddy W. Wade was born August 7, 1947 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He passed away April 25, 2026 at age 78.Freddy is survived by his loving wife Patricia; son Timothy Wade; Brother Vince (Anna) Wade; nieces Misty (Chris) and Shannon (Justin).He served in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant and was honorably discharged in 1973.After his discharge he spent...
Martin Reeves Thorpe
Apr 25, 2026
The family of Martin “Marty” Reeves Thorpe of Aurora, CO, is saddened to announce his passing on April 25, 2026, at the age of 81. Born May 19, 1944, in Denver, Marty was a lifelong Coloradan.
Marty lived life with passion, whether he was skiing, dirt biking, riding his Harley, or traveling the world on cruises. His greatest love, however, was...
Frances Michele James-Penick
Apr 24, 2026
Frances Michele James-Penick, 70, of Denver, Colorado, entered eternal rest on April 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and carried into peace by God’s grace.
Frances was a woman full of life, joy, and passion. She found happiness in the simple and meaningful moments—especially through her love of sports and music. She was a devoted fan of Prince, whose...
Jerome Wesley "Wes" Couthen
Apr 24, 2026
Jerome Wesley "Wes" Couthen was born on August 6, 1949, in Bridgeport, CT, and passed away on April 24, 2026. Diagnosed with cancer just ten weeks earlier, he faced it the way he lived: on his own terms. He was the youngest of five children born to James and Winnie Couthen. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister...
Diane Lekic
Apr 23, 2026
Diane Ellen Lekic (Noonan) passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 23, 2026 at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of strength, wit, integrity and loyalty that will be remembered by all who knew her.
Born to Albert and Phyllis Noonan on August 1, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, Diane grew up in a large family, the 4th of...
Steven "Art" Arthur Stewart
Apr 23, 2026
Steven Arthur "Art" Stewart, 74, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away on April 23, 2026. He was born in Long Beach, CA, and graduated high school from Tehran American School. In 1975 Art earned a BSc. in Petroleum Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and then spent his career drilling oil, gas, and geothermal wells worldwide. Married to Paula...
Barbara J. (Ludvik) Giles
Apr 23, 2026
Barbara went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 23, 2026. She was born on September 16, 1949, in Walsenburg, Colorado. She attended Elementary, Junior and Senior High in Walsenburg, Colorado where she was adventuresome keeping up with her two brothers.
Barbara graduated from the University of Colorado – Denver with a Bachelor of Science degree in...
William Henry Rusler
Apr 23, 2026
William H. “Billy” Rusler, 74, of Aurora passed away April 23rd, 2026 after a short but hard fought battle with AML, an aggressive form of leukemia. Born April 14th, 1952 to Eleanor and P.W. “Bill” Rusler in Vineland, CO. The oldest of five, he became a natural leader, a friend when his siblings needed a shoulder to lean on and...
Bret Douglas Dumler
Apr 22, 2026
Bret Douglas Dumler, known in the lunchtime bar trivia world as “Toycan,” by many of his close friends as “Bud,” and affectionately by his niece and nephew as “Bretski,” passed away on April 22 at the University of Colorado Hospital. He was 74 years old.
Bret was born in Denver and spent his early years in Aurora. When he was ten...
Wayne Peterson
Apr 22, 2026
Wayne Peterson, 82, of Fort Collins, Colorado, passed away on April 22, 2026.
Wayne was born on September 30, 1943, in Milaca, Minnesota. He graduated from Denver West High School, earned an Associate’s degree from Colorado Mesa University, a B.A. in Business at the University of Denver, and later an M.A. in Pastoral Counseling from Denver Seminary.
During his seminary studies, Wayne...
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