Obituaries

James Donald “Don” Louden, 75, of Covington, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at St. Elizabeth, Edgewood. He was born October 22, 1947 to his late parents, James Roy and Lorraine (nee: Suchanek) Louden. Don proudly served in the US Army in the Vietnam War. He worked at Messer Construction where he was affectionately known as “Don the Door Man”. Don enjoyed sports and especially watching the Cincinnati Bengals. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting with his father. Don is survived by his loving wife, Sandra E. Louden, as well as his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters, nieces & nephews and his favorite cat, Pumpkin. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 19 from 12-2PM with services following at 2PM at Stith Funeral Homes, 7500 US Highway 42, Florence, KY 41042. Memorials in Don’s name can be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852.