Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Boulder, CO

Julia M. Charles

Julia M. Charles

Jul 31, 2026

Julia Meyer Charles was born September 23, 1937, in Oak Park, IL to Alva and Helen (Bush) Meyer. Judy passed peacefully on Friday, July 31st, 2026 surrounded by family. She grew up in Arlington Heights, IL. "Judy" graduated from Arlington Heights Township High School in 1955 where she met her husband, Robert (Bob) Charles. Judy and Bob were married for...

Michele Steward

Michele Steward

Jul 29, 2026

Michele Steward, 59, of Longmont, Colorado, passed away on July 29, 2026.

Michele was born in Boulder, Colorado, and lived a happy life spending time with family and friends. Michele enjoyed Bowling, reading by a lake and stopping to watch the baby cows in spring.

Michele was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Barb Schiferl; her grandparents, Herb...

Lewis Wolman

Lewis Wolman

Jul 25, 2026

Lewis Joel Wolman passed away peacefully at home in Boulder, Colorado, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, with his family by his side.

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Lewis was born November 20, 1957, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Joseph "Murphy" Martin Wolman and Anne Wolman. The youngest of 5 siblings, he grew up around the newspaper business, which instilled a curiosity and passion for the...

Donna Jeanne Howe

Donna Jeanne Howe

Jul 20, 2026

Donna McCalmont Howe, 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 20, 2026, after spending the day surrounded by her loving family.

Donna was born on February 5, 1944, in Ashtabula, Ohio, the oldest child of Robert and Bette McCalmont. She spoke fondly of her idyllic childhood in Ashtabula, often telling stories of time spent with her friends...

James Schiferl

James Schiferl

Jul 20, 2026

Jim Schiferl Obituary

Jim Schiferl, 75, of Firestone, Colorado, passed away on July 20, 2026.

Jim was born in Burlington, Colorado to Bob and Nora Lee Schiferl and grew up in Milliken, Colorado, He lived a long and happy life spending time with family. Jim enjoyed camping and fishing, bowling, and gardening.

Jim was happily retired after a long career...

Stephan Harman

Stephan Harman

Jul 17, 2026

Stephan (Steve) Ambrose Harman born June 2, 1938, died peacefully at his residence

in Boulder, Colorado on July 17, 2026.

Steve was raised in La Crosse, Wisconsin by his parents, Dr. John and Dorothy

Harman. Steve was one of four children, Peter, Steve, Ann, and Paul (Boo). Apart from

school and family chores, Steve got into plenty of mischief with...

Kristina Davis

Kristina Davis

Jul 15, 2026

Dr. Kristina Kay Davis was born on April 17, 1989, in Des Moines, Iowa, and passed away on July 15, 2026, as the result of a tragic car accident just outside of Boulder, Colorado.

At the age of six, Kristina moved with her family to Littleton, Colorado, where she developed a lifelong love of skiing. Kristina graduated from Chatfield High School...

John William Deluca

John William Deluca

Jul 12, 2026

Dr. John William DeLuca, the oldest of three siblings , at age 73, of Boulder, Colorado passed away July 12, 2026. He was born February 5, 1963, in Yakima, Washington to the late Leo J. and Maude Rose DeLuca. As a child he was in the Boy Scouts, was a bat boy for the Detroit Tigers in the 1960s, loved...

Joseph Lynn Runyan

Joseph Lynn Runyan

Jul 12, 2026

Joseph (Joe) Lynn Runyan, 86, passed over to his Lord on July 12, 2026. He is survived by his son James and daughter-in-law Donna of Boulder; his brother Myron of Huntingburg, IN; his sister Sarah, niece Lori (Erick); great-niece Kyla; and great-great niece Lyla of Fort Myers, FL. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers John, Charlie and David...

Steven Alan Medinger

Steven Alan Medinger

Jul 3, 2026

Steven Alan Medinger

Steven Alan Medinger, 71, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado.

Steve was born on May 8, 1955, at Alma Hospital in Alma, Nebraska, to Merlin and Ellen Medinger. He attended Alma Public Schools, where he was active in football, basketball, and band. He graduated with the...

Robert Marc Schaffner

Robert Marc Schaffner

Jul 1, 2026

Robert Marc Schaffner

After an eleven-year, valiant and courageous battle with Leiomyosarcoma, Bob finally succumbed on July 1, 2026. He was 78 years old. He was known for his love of life, kindness, generosity and humor. He will be sorely missed not only by his family but by all who had the opportunity to interact with this very special man.

He is...

Linda Sue Patzer

Linda Sue Patzer

Jun 25, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Linda Sue (Bassler) Patzer, who passed away on June 25, 2026, at the age of 77.She was born on July 29, 1948, in Houston, Texas, to William Tolfree Bassler and Connie Juanita Bassler. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1966 and was a proud member...

Atticus Jae Scheidenhelm

Atticus Jae Scheidenhelm

Jun 23, 2026

Our hearts are shattered and we are devastated to have to share that our sweet Atticus passed away tragically on Tuesday, June 23rd. Our families were able to say our goodbyes, and he died in our arms at Children's Hospital Colorado.

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone involved in his care. From the ER team at Boulder Community Hospital and...

David "Wavy Dave" Mandlowitz

David "Wavy Dave" Mandlowitz

Jun 21, 2026

David Mitchell Mandlowitz

"Wavy Dave"

October 14, 1966 - June 21, 2026

Beloved husband, father, brother, son, Deadhead and music lover was a friend to all.

"Everyone loves Wavy Dave, 'hon!" - David Mandlowitz

He is survived by his wife, Amy, daughter Lucy, sister Tracy and father Gerald

Donations can be made to MusiCares https://www.musicares.org/?form=donate

Susan Lipien

Susan Lipien

Jun 20, 2026

In Loving Memory of Susan Lipien

Susan Lipien, 71, passed away on June 20, 2026, in Austin, Texas.

Born on April 17, 1955, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Susan lived a life filled with creativity, curiosity, and love. She found joy in creating beautiful crafts, especially stained glass, and had a gift for bringing beauty into the lives of those around her....

Janet Carol Taht

Janet Carol Taht

Jun 19, 2026

If a life can be measured by the people it helps and the adventures it pursues, then Janet lived a remarkable one.

Janet Carol Taht passed away on June 19, 2026, the morning of her 61st wedding anniversary.

Janet was born to Carl and Esther Schomaker on August 5, 1937, and grew up on a farm on North Street in...

Dorothea H. El Mallakh

Dorothea H. El Mallakh

Jun 15, 2026

Dorothea Hendry El Mallakh

Dorothea Hendry El Mallakh, Ph.D., of Boulder, Colorado, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on June 15, 2026.

Born on July 16, 1938, in Emmett, Idaho, Dorothea was the daughter of David L. Hendry and Teressa Lygia Dalton Hendry. From an early age she possessed a deep curiosity about the world and its cultures as well...