All Obituaries

Richard William Bowen was born June 2, 1951, in Dallas, Texas, and passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The family asks that you remember all the great times he had during his life here on earth. 

John Russel Coe, ‘Rusty’ to his family, of Woodland Park, Colorado, passed away suddenly, but peacefully, over the 2023 Labor Day weekend at the age of 65.  He was born October 5th, 1957 in Panama City, Florida to the late Lt. Colonel John Coe and the late Mary Coe Merrifield.  He is survived by his sister, Cathy Rhea and her husband Chip of Jonestown, Texas; by his nephews Clay Perry and Russell Perry, and his grand-nephew Russell Perry Jr. all of Austin, Texas;...

Susan Mary Stanec, known to her loved ones as Sue, peacefully passed away on September 3, 2023, at the age of 84 in Divide, Colorado. Sue was born on September 2, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Albert and Erma Zirkel. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Scott Stanec. Sue is survived by her loving husband, Donald Stanec, her daughter, Sandra Hauck, her son, Steven Stanec, and her grandchildren, Connor Riley, Grady Riley, Callahan Riley, DJ Stanec, and Emme Stanec. Sue...

Anyone who had the chance to get to know Urszula on a more personal level knows that today she’d tell us, “OHHH Stop it. There are bigger problems in the world than my passing. You better pray for peace in the world.” However, she doesn’t know how important her presence was for many. Urszula’s life was exceptionally special.   It started in a little village in Poland, where she was born on August 22nd, 1963. She was the 4th daughter, of...

David "Keith" Davenport, 64, owner of Western Hardscape Supply, passed away peacefully in his Woodland Park home on Friday, September 1, 2023. Born in Abilene, TX on August 19, 1959, he was the first of three children of Norman Dale Davenport and Jacquelyn Davenport. He grew up in Cascade, Colorado and graduated from Manitou High School class of 1977. Keith was respected as a hard-working man at his decorative concrete business.  He enjoyed spending time with his...

Jean R. Byers, 86, of Woodland Park, Colorado passed away Sunday, August 27th, 2023. She was a long-time resident of Woodland Park originally moving here in 1973 with her husband, Jim, of forty-one years. Jean, Jim and their 3 children were the first residents of Sunnywood Manor in Woodland Park. Jean was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 15, 1936 to Frank L. Randall and Lela Brooke Randall. She grew up in Dixon, Illinois with her 3 brothers, Bob, Dick & Don. Jean graduated from...

In loving memory of Richard Charles Larsen (also known as Richie) Richie was born in Garden Grove, California to Shane Steward and Melanie Larsen. Richie graduated from CCV in 2013. He loved music, drawing/coloring and hanging out with his friends. He had the best smile and could light up any room. He always had a good sense of humor and would make us all laugh with the silly voices he used to make. He was so kind and loved everyone. He loved to hang out with his dad and play games or...

Clifford (Dutch) Earl Prater, 86, passed away in Woodland Park, Colorado on August 25th, 2023. Cliff was born February 11, 1937 to Flora Beatrice Prater in Pratt, KS. His mother married Clifford Owen Campbell. He was an only child, and he was very close to his grandmother C.B. Prater.  On November 25th, 1978 he married Paula Sue Prater (Stangel) at her parents house in Papinville, MO. Shortly after they had Shawn Clay Prater and Catharine Beatrice Prater. Early on in his life he moved...

Susan Martha Wennerstrom Leider (Susy), Age 66, She passed away on August 24, 2023, of unknown causes in Manitou Spring, Colorado at her home. She was born on February 18, 1957, in Chicago Il. She lived in Manitou Springs, Colorado for the last 42 years. Her parents are Joan Wennerstrom (maiden name Ballmaier) and James Wennerstrom (deceased). She graduated from Mundelein High School in 1975. She worked at the Manitou Spring Starbucks as a Barista until retirement. She enjoyed the time she...