September 8, 2021
Skyler David Ketcham passed away on September 8th, 2021. Born September 5th, 2000, to Jennifer Borders at Montrose Memorial Hospital. He was raised by his wonderful grandparents David and Kay Ketcham whom he called mom and pops. He graduate...
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September 10, 2021
RICHARD DEAN TURNER Richard Dean “Dick” Turner, 82, passed away at his home on Friday, September 10th, surrounded by his family. The owner of Turner Automotive for 47 years, Dick, as he was known to his many friends, was born on July 17, 19...
September 8, 2021
Toby Benito Vialpando, Jr., age 76, passed away unexpectedly in his home in Delta, Colorado, on September 8, 2021. Toby, the son of Joe and Sadie Vialpando, was born on October 19, 1945, in Pueblo, Colorado. He is survived by his wife Linda; his moth...
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Dorene Cecelia Martin (Martinez)
September 1, 2021
Dorene Cecelia Martin February 22, 1948 – September 1, 2021 Dorene left us to be with our Lord Jesus from her home in Olathe, Colorado on September 1, 2021 after a long battle with lung disease. Dorene was born to Manuel and Flor...
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June 28, 2021
Bobby R. Johnson, Sr. January 5, 1940 – June 28, 2021 Bob may not have changed the world, but he impacted lives. After returning to his hometown some months before, Bob slipped his earthly bonds, the age of 81 with Paty, his wife of 3...
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August 22, 2021
David Walter Griffith August 13, 1938 – August 22, 2021 Dave Griffith of Dry Creek Basin, Colorado passed away peacefully in his home after a 3 month battle with cancer. Dave was born to Guy and Dora Griffith in Telluride Colorado. A coupl...
July 30, 2021
Ruthellen Gordon Heaven has welcomed a special angel. Ruthellen Gordon passed away peacefully in her home, July 30th, 2021, surrounded by her loving family and her caregiver Liz. Ruthellen was born to Frank & Della Green Feb. 14th, 1925, in Gr...
August 23, 2021
On Monday August 23, 2021 Dona Smidt, loving wife and mother of 4 children passed away at the age of 85. Dona Kay (Hegelheimer) Smidt grew up in Montrose and graduated from Montrose High school. After high school she attended Barnes Business College ...
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July 27, 2021
James Evan Petersen died Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in Montrose, CO surrounded by his family. Jim was born October 26, 1928 to Evan and Pearl Wright Petersen in Las Animas, CO. After graduating from Bent County High School in 1946, he joined the Navy ...
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August 19, 2021
Harold Wacker, Beloved husband, brother, father, and grandfather left this life to be with his Savior August, 19th 2021. Harold died of natural causes at the young age of 90. Harold is survived by his wife Kathleen, his brother Delbert, his oldest...
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August 5, 2021
Gary was born on February 24, 1939, in Mitchell, South Dakota to John P. and Ann Wenande. He graduated from the University of South Dakota and proudly served in the United States Army and the Minnesota National Guard. He had a successful career a...
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Jane (Janey) Adelyn Smith (Cernota)
August 17, 2021
Jane (Janey) Adelyn Smith from Montrose, CO was the firstborn child of Elsie and Henry Cernota; she passed away August 17 just three days shy of her 60th wedding anniversary. Janey was born in Oak Park Illinois and is of 100% Czech desc...
August 13, 2021
Norma Jean Henson 6/27/1930 - 8/13/2021 Norma Henson, 91, passed away peacefully from natural causes Aug. 13, 2021. A long time Montrose resident, Norma was active in the Oddfellows & Rebekah lodge, Rosemont Baptist and First Bapti...
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Dorothy Jeanne Sumner (Hawley)
July 17, 2021
DOROTHY J. SUMNER Dorothy Jeanne Sumner was born to Oliver and Bertha Hawley on November 8, 1925 in Oakland, California. She married William Bruce Sumner on June 8, 1945, in First Church of the Nazarene in Denver, Colorado. She went to be with...
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Leslie Christian (Chris) Hauck
July 29, 2021
Leslie Christian (Chris) Hauck died in his sleep on Thursday, July 29, at his home in Montrose, Colorado. He was 80 years old. Chris was born in Burbank, California in 1941. He graduated from UCLA Law School and enjoyed a career primarily focused in ...
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August 3, 2021
Ann Nichols September 2, 1947 – August 3, 2021 Martha ‘Ann’ Wilson Nichols was born in Smithville, Missouri on September 2, 1947, and entered her eternal home on August 3, 2021 at the age of 73. She is the daughter of the lat...
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July 29, 2021
Emory Franklin Arndt was born July 12, 1932, in Walsh, CO, and passed away in his home in Montrose, CO, July 29, 2021. He was the third of eight children born to Joseph Charles and Allene (Townsend) Arndt. Having lived in Missouri following his birth...
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A Celebration of Life Open House will be held for Marge Keehfuss Saturday, August 7, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Ute Indian Museum, 17253 Chipeta Rd. Light refreshments will be served....
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July 19, 2021
TOBE LEE HERGENRADER February 21, 1950 – July 19, 2021 Tobe Hergenrader, a Montrose, Colorado native, died peacefully at his home on July 19, 2021. His parents owned the Southside Salvage Wrecking Yard south of town. Understanda...
July 21, 2021
Montrose resident Marion (Myers) Appelhanz passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Marion was born in Hyattville, Wyoming to Robert and Christine (Stadler) Myers, on November 17, 1937. In 1944 the family made the move from Wyoming...
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July 22, 2021
Tom Garcia (Papa, Speedy) June 18, 1949 - July 22, 2021 Tom passed away at his home in Montrose, CO surrounded by his loving family. Tom Garcia was born in Pagosa Springs, CO. Tom met his wife Hazel when he was 14 years old. They were marrie...
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July 22, 2021
Robert James Duncan Robert James Duncan was born to his mother Helen Marshall and father Robert William Duncan on July 16, 1932. Robert’s mother gave birth to him in Manhatten, KS near her family and at 3 weeks old they returned to their homet...
June 12, 2021
John Roland Owens, loving husband, father and grandfather, of Montrose, Co, passed away on June 12, 2021. John was born July 27, 1965, in Delta, Co, to Roy and Betty Owens, both of whom proceeded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 30 y...
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July 11, 2021
Glen Roy Logan Dec 20.1929 July 11, 2021 Glen Logan 91, passed away July 11, 2021 at Delta hospital, Delta Colorado. Born in Hugo Colorado, Glen was the sixth out of eight children born to Claude and Grace Logan. He was the last ...
Katerine Grace Church (Naumann)
July 13, 2021
Katherine Grace Church left this world on Tuesday, July 13 to be with her husband Clellie Frederick Church in heaven. Katherine, daughter to departed Rev. Gottfried Naumann and Katherine Naumann was the beloved sister of William, Walter and Vicky;...
July 13, 2021
Yvonne A. Kuta of Montrose passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Montrose Memorial Hospital after her battle with advanced cervical cancer. She was with family when she passed, and in the end, it was peaceful and calm, surrounded by love. Yvon...
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July 14, 2020
Jack Benny Hitt, 81, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away on Tuesday, July 14th, 2020. A teacher, a learner, a builder, a baker, and a cabinet maker. Jack was born in Dalton, Georgia to William Clea and Tennie Bishop Hitt on July 18, 1938. He was ...
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January 4, 2021
Lois Curfman passed away peacefully on January 4, 2021, at Colorow Care Center. She was 94. Lois touched many people during her life in Montrose County and she leaves a legacy born of her dedication to education and volunteerism. Lois Price was bo...