Jose Leondro Archuleta
May 22, 2026
Jose Leondro Archuleta of Montrose, Colorado, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born on March 7, 1946, in Pitkin, Colorado to Arsenio Archuleta and Marie Espinoza. He spent his childhood in Pitkin and graduated from Gunnison High School; Class of 1964. After high school, Leon proceeded to honorably serve his country with...
Nancy Sophie Beal
May 10, 2026
Nancy Sophie Beal passed away quietly at 12:59PM, May 10, 2026, at 93. She was born December 30, 1932, in Schenectady, NY. She was a 1st-generation American of Sicilian parents, Theresa (Nocero) and Dominick J. Foti. She married Bobby Ray Beal (October 15th, 1931-October 25th, 1986) on April 29, 1952. They had 3 children, Linda Ann Beal, Bobby Ray Beal,...
Dr. Howard F. Sauer
May 23, 2026
Howard F Sauer peacefully passed away surrounded by his sons on May 23, 2026
He is survived by his two brothers, Bob and Jim, His three sons, Daniel, David and Dale, his grandson Zane Sauer, and ex-wife Bonnie Sauer.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, William Conrad Sauer and Lois V Bunger, his brother William Sauer, the mother of his...
Michael J. Ward
Mar 17, 2026
Michael J. Ward, age 73, passed away on March 17, 2026, in Montrose, Colorado.
Born on December 4, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, Michael was the son of the late Robert Ward and Yvonne Partipilo.
While obtaining his high school diploma from Loyola Academy in Wilmette, he was a proud member of the marching band as a tubist. After high school, Michael moved...
Dean Martinson
Jan 31, 2026
Dean Martinson, 81, died unexpectedly January 31, 2026, from sepsis complications, at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Dean was born in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Leonard and Adelyn Martinson on November 6, 1944. He grew up in Gentry, Arkansas with his mother, Adelyn Ammon and older brother, Wally. The family moved over the years to Blackberry, Minnesota; Jamestown, North...
Sherry Aline Kitsmiller
May 27, 2026
Sherry Aline Kitsmiller, 76, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 27, 2026, under the care of hospice in the home she cherished and lived in for the past 30 years. She was surrounded by the love of her daughter, Tanya Hawk, and granddaughter, Markie Hawk.
Sherry was born on March 5, 1950, in New Mexico to...
Memorial Day Monday, May 25, 2026
May 25, 2026
Memorial Day Service at Grand View Cemetery
The Honor Guard respectfully invites the community to attend a special Memorial Day Service at Grand View Cemetery on Memorial Day at 11:00 AM.
This annual service is held to honor and remember the courageous men and women of our armed forces who gave their lives in service to our nation. Memorial Day is a...
Ramonia "Monie" Christine Howard
May 22, 2026
The force that was Monie Howard was, perhaps, a little untraditional, but also a whole lot of wonderful. She valued family, tradition, and community, and she spent her life investing in all three.
Someone recently said, “If you weren’t touched by Monie, you probably didn’t live.” Although hyperbolic, there is a nugget of truth there. And if you knew Monie Howard,...
Dale M. Kleeves
May 20, 2026
Dale M. Kleeves, 74, of Montrose, Colorado, went home to be with the Lord on May 20, 2026 at his home west of Montrose.
Dale was born January 31, 1952, in Covington, Kentucky, to Joel F. Kleeves and Jean Ann (Kidd) Kleeves. He spent his early childhood in Covington before his parents moved to the Denver area when he was 6....
Michael Roy Walker Jr.
May 16, 2026
Michael Roy Walker Jr., age 50, of Montrose Colorado passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2026.
Mike was born on August 18, 1975 to Mike and Vicki Walker. He lived in Montrose for the majority of his life. This is where he met and married his wife, Jennifer and they built a life together.
Mike started working around 12 years of age,...
Jerry Marvin Goodson
May 13, 2026
With heavy hearts and great sadness, we announce the passing of a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Jerry Marvin Goodson left us on May 13, 2026, at the age of 85. To those of us who loved him, he was a giant, not only in his love for us, storied life, love of sports, Elvis but also in his...
Daniel Lee Songer
May 12, 2026
Daniel Lee Songer, a well-loved father, grandfather, and friend passed away on May 12, 2026 at his home in Montrose, CO at the age of 75.
Born in 1950 in Gunnison, CO, Dan was raised by his grandparents on a farm in Montrose where he learned the value of hard work, grit, and responsibility. He carried this work ethic throughout his...
Joseph "Joe" Toney Bosgal Sr.
May 12, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Toney Bosgal Sr. of Montrose, CO passed away May 12, 2026 in Montrose. He was born May 5, 1950, to Pete and Evelyn Bosgal, in Montrose, CO.
Joe’s formative years were in Montrose, CO. He graduated from Montrose High School in 1968. After graduating from high school, Joe enlisted in the US Navy. He served from 1968 to 1974.
Joe...
Susan "Sue" Eisenhoffer
May 10, 2026
Susan Eisenhoffer, “Sue”, affectionately referred to as “kid” by her husband, passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 10, 2026.
Sue is survived by her loving husband of 46 years Heinz, her daughter Melissa and grandson Archer, her pride and joy.
She is also survived by her sisters Carol (Roger), Nancy, and Jody (Mike), her sisters-in-law Margaret, Elizabeth, Barbara, Veronica...
Larry Gene Haller
May 9, 2026
Larry Gene Haller was born September 18, 1944 in Grand Junction, Colorado to Owen and Dorothy Haller. He passed on May 9, 2026 at home in Ridgway, Colorado.
Larry met, Markeeta his wife of almost 65 years, when they were teenagers and together they built a life in Ridgway with their four daughters. He worked as a hard rock miner for...
Lillie F. Moore
May 5, 2026
Lillie F Moore passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on May 5, 2026 in Montrose, Colorado. She was 77 years old.
Lillie Florence Priddy “ Dinkey Moore” was born August 27, 1948 to Homer William Priddy and Lillie Mae (Bailey) Priddy in Flagstaff, Arizona. Lillie was welcomed into the family by her sisters Margaret and Judy. Her...
Charla Marie Arbuckle (Good)
May 4, 2026
Charla Marie Arbuckle (née Good), 77, passed away on May 4, 2026.
She was born on July 4, 1948, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Charles and Berniece Good. She grew up in Dallas, graduating from Bryan Adams High School in 1966, and later attended Texas Woman’s University.
In her early adulthood, Charla’s life carried her through Arizona and California, years marked by...
Harold Arthur Kolbet
May 4, 2026
Harold Arthur Kolbet, 91, of Montrose, CO passed away on May 4, 2026, at Colorow Care Center.
Harold was born on September 7, 1934 in McCook, NE, the son of Charles and Cecilia (Schworer) Kolbet. He grew up on a farm in Hays Center, NE with his four sisters and six brothers. He went to work shortly after 8th grade graduation.
He...
Léon André Luyckx
May 2, 2026
Léon André Luyckx (93, Montrose, Colorado) passed away peacefully at home on 2 May 2026. He was born on 8 April 1933, and grew up the eldest of six children in Louvain, Belgium to Professor André and Hélène Luyckx.
Léon was educated in the Jesuit schools in Belgium and kept a strong faith in God, attending Mass each week. He received...
Karolie Kay Sparlin (Keep)
Apr 24, 2026
Karolie Kay Sparlin (Keep), 86, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away April 24, 2026. Karolie was born December 1, 1939, in Olathe, Colorado, the daughter of Fred R. Keep and Iris R. Keep (Hunt). She spent her childhood growing up on her family’s farm in Olathe. In high school, Karolie was a majorette and a talented musician who played the accordion,...
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