Obituaries

Kent Alan Schultz

Kent Alan Schultz

Aug 3, 2025

Kent Alan Schultz, 77, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side.

Born on December 27, 1947, in Grand Junction, Colorado, to Alfons Schultz and Vera Hermann, Kent spent his early years in Grand Junction, Colorado, where he attended Grand Junction High School. He went on to pursue higher education at the University of Northern...

Donna Rue Lane

Donna Rue Lane

Aug 26, 2025

Donna Rue (Newkirk) Lane, 77, passed away on August 26, 2025. She was born on January 4, 1948, in Wheeler, Texas, to Rex Porter and Wanda Lou (Clemens) Newkirk, the second of five children. On November 6, 1970, she married the love of her life, Clifford Jack Lane. Together they shared 54 years of marriage and raised three children.

 Donna is...

William Lewis Codd

William Lewis Codd

Aug 24, 2025

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of their beloved father, William Lewis Codd, who left them peacefully on August 24, 2025. Bill was born 91 years ago on December 31, 1933, in Northborough, Massachusetts. He grew up on a dairy farm and married the love of his life in 1954. Together, they raised two children....

Jennifer Diane Prock

Jennifer Diane Prock

Aug 21, 2025

Jennifer Diane Prock passed away on August 21, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Jennifer, affectionately known as Jenn, was born on November 15, 1976, in Durango, Colorado, to David and Marilyn Tumlinson.

Jenn spent her early years in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, where her family owned a veterinary...

Janice "Jan" McClemans

Janice "Jan" McClemans

Aug 16, 2025

Janice ‘Jan’ (Downey) McClemans of Montrose, Colorado passed away August 16th peacefully at home with her family by her side at the age of 87. She has been a resident of Montrose for 33 years.

Jan was born in Anson, Jones County, Texas on November 25,1937 the daughter of John Otis Downey and Vera Merle Durham, and was the only daughter...

Wilna Edra Stewart

Wilna Edra Stewart

Aug 15, 2025

Wilna Edra Stewart, a lifelong resident of Shavano Valley near Montrose, Colorado, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, at the age of 85.

Born on April 10, 1940, to Forest and Mary (Rogers) Stewart, Wilna lived her entire life in the same family home nestled in the Shavano Valley. She attended Oak Grove School and proudly completed the 8th grade,...

Justin Craig Lindsey

Justin Craig Lindsey

Aug 12, 2025

Justin Craig Lindsey, of Montrose, Colorado, died Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at his home. He was 49 years old.

Justin was born on May 29, 1976, in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his father, E.H. "Sonny" Lindsey; his grandparents Cecil and Violet Atwell of Georgetown, LA; and Sam and Mildred Lindsey of Tullos, LA. He is survived...

Robert "Bob" DeVinny

Robert "Bob" DeVinny

Aug 12, 2025

Robert (Bob) Devinny, passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2025. Bob was born on March 24, 1949, and raised in Montrose Colorado. Bob went through all of his school years in Montrose before joining the United States Army in 1968. Bob served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970. Bob was honorably discharged in 1973.

After the Army, Bob worked for the...

Derrik "DC" Charles Romero-Evans

Derrik "DC" Charles Romero-Evans

Aug 11, 2025

Derrik Charles "DC" Romero-Evans, 23, passed away on August 11, 2025, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Born on June 25, 2002, in Grand Junction Colorado, Derrik brought light and laughter into the lives of those around him from an early age.

A proud graduate of Central High School in Grand Junction, Colorado, Derrik was known for his sharp wit and infectious smile....

Sueann "Sue" Johnson

Sueann "Sue" Johnson

Aug 10, 2025

Sueann Johnson, 62, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025.

Sueann was born on May 16, 1963, in Montrose, Colorado, to David and Evelyn (Herman) Pace. She grew up in Montrose and spent a short time living in Texas, but Montrose was her home.

Sueann is survived by her daughters, Ashley Osborne, Jessica Johnson, and Makenna (Gerson) Cruz; and...

John Charles Eskew

John Charles Eskew

Aug 10, 2025

John Charles Eskew, most recently of Montrose, Colorado, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Sunday, August 10, 2025. He was 52.

John was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on May 5, 1973, to Cathie and Charles “Joe” Eskew. Having spent most of his life on the western slope in Colorado, nothing was more precious to John than...

Robert "Bob" Leroy Webb

Robert "Bob" Leroy Webb

Aug 9, 2025

Robert “Bob” Leroy Webb, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, dairyman, and community leader, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, at the age of 86.

Bob was born on May 21, 1939, in Montrose, Colorado, to Donald and Della Webb of Olathe. His early childhood was shaped by the hardship of his father serving in World War II. While his father...

Tyler Gregory Smith

Tyler Gregory Smith

Aug 6, 2025

Tyler Gregory Smith was tragically killed on Hwy 550 on August 6, 2025. He was a big man with an even bigger heart. He exemplified the saying we are shaped and fashioned by those we love. He loved freely and was loved by many in return. Being kind and considerate was a primary component of his character.

He was well-known in...

Shirley Jean Carson

Shirley Jean Carson

Aug 5, 2025

Shirley was born May 17, 1932, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Louis S. and Iva G (Hauser) Moore. On January 21, 1950, she married Jack Edwards and eventually moved to Denver, CO. They were blessed with 3 daughters, Judy, Connie and Patti. Jack unexpectantly passed away in January 1964. She later met and married Gordon Carson Jr. October 23, 1964,...

David Paul "Dave" Bangert

David Paul "Dave" Bangert

Jul 30, 2025

David Paul “Dave” Bangert, 60, passed away on July 30, 2025, in Grand Junction, Colorado. A man of remarkable spirit and boundless generosity, Dave left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him. Born on November 2, 1964, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Dave’s early years were shaped by a move at age five to Nashua, New...

Joshua Daniel Myres

Joshua Daniel Myres

Jul 28, 2025

Joshua Daniel Myres, 46, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away at his home on July 29, 2025. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, on December 3, 1978, Josh was the son of Michael Andrew Myres of Durango (deceased), and Patricia Henn Myres. He grew up in Durango, graduating from Durango High School, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in...

Patricia Lynn Pelham

Patricia Lynn Pelham

2025

In loving memory of Patricia Lynn Pelham

December 1967 – July 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Patricia Lynn Pelham, who departed this life too soon at the age of 57. She passed away in Delta, Colorado.

Patricia was a selfless, loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. Her kindness, unwavering support, and endless...

Monica Nichols Treadway

Monica Nichols Treadway

Jul 26, 2025

Monica Nichols Treadway “Grandee”, passed away peacefully at the age of 93. She had a heart of gold and lived a life full of love. Mom was an exceptional amateur astronomer, fantastic cook, an avid gardener and reader, was a talented seamstress, and loved to travel. She was a wonderful loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt.

Monica is survived by...

Cathie Ann Black Eskew

Cathie Ann Black Eskew

Jul 24, 2025

Cathie Ann Black Eskew of Montrose, Colorado, went to be with the Lord shortly after sunrise on the morning of Thursday, July 24, 2025. She was 82.

Cathie was born in Oakland, California, on September 17, 1942, to Catherine and Lane Black. She married Charles “Joe” Eskew, her husband of 62 years, on March 16, 1963, with whom she had three...

Danny Gray "DG"

Danny Gray "DG"

Jul 22, 2025

Danny Gray, “DG” to those who knew him, was born December 19, 1949, in Ada, Oklahoma to Jack & Wyleta Gray. DG galloped into glory on July 22, 2025, at home with MJ, Pearl and Tuf by his side.

DG and horses were synonymous. From a very young age, when his grandpa Gray brought home his first pony in the backseat...