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...
David "Dave" Leigh Houtz
Sep 8, 2025
David Leigh Houtz, lovingly known as Dave, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, at Ferris Hospice Center in Grand Junction, Colorado. Born on June 23, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio, Dave was the son of Frank and Marie Houtz.
At age 10, Dave moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where his lifelong passion for music took root. He played bass in high school...
Christopher Harley Miller
Sep 7, 2025
Christopher Harley Miller Saturday, October 26, 1968 – Sunday, September 7, 2025
On the morning of Sunday, September 7, 2025, Christopher Harley Miller passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his wife Julie, his three boys, and family. Chris was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend.
Chris was born October 26, 1968, to Elizabeth and James Miller in Fort...
David "Scotty" James Scott
Sep 6, 2025
David James Scott, lovingly known as “Scotty,” passed away peacefully at his home in Montrose, Colorado, on September 6, 2025, at the age of 75, surrounded by his family.
Born on December 6, 1949, in Denver, Colorado, Scotty dedicated his life to service, family, and community. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, achieving the rank of Sergeant. Following...
Marguerite Latta Maddalone
Sep 6, 2025
Marguerite Latta Maddalone 84, of Montrose, passed away on September 6, 2025. Crippin Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Kevin Kuns
Sep 3, 2025
Kevin Kuns, a beloved friend, mentor, and advocate, passed away on September 3, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 70 years old.
Born in Lusk, Wyoming, on March 11, 1955, Kevin spent his childhood in Lance Creek and Libya before his family settled in Findlay, Ohio. He graduated from Findlay High School in 1973, forming lifelong friendships with...
Esther Jenny Alvarado
Sep 3, 2025
Esther Jenny Lovato Alvarado, 84, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025. She was born on November 19, 1940, in Saguache, Colorado, and grew up especially close to her younger sister, Sally Jiron, while being lovingly raised by their grandparents. Family was always at the center of her life, and she cherished her beautiful nephew and two...
Suzan Lynn Mitchell
Sep 1, 2025
Suzan Lynn Mitchell 64, passed away at her residence on September 1, 2025. Crippin Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Jeanette Lee Stewart
Aug 30, 2025
Jeanette Lee Stewart, 70, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at her home.
Born on March 4, 1955, on Luke Air Force Base, in Glendale, AZ, she was a daughter of the late Marvel Karst Lee and the late Willis Edwin Lee. Ms. Stewart's early years were marked by challenges, as she left high school at a young age. However, her...
Doris Ann Minerich
Aug 29, 2025
Doris Ann (Sebert) Minerich, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Montage Creek Memory Center on Friday August 29, 2025. Doris was born on October 22, 1942 in Princeton WI to her parents Frank and Helen Sebert. Doris was raised on a dairy farm and was one of 6 children. She graduated from Princeton High School in 1961 and...
Kenneth Earl Sanburg
Aug 27, 2025
Kenneth Earl Sanburg was born in Montrose, Co. on August 24th, 1938 to Clarence
Boyd and Grace Lenore (Lund) Sanburg. He passed away peacefully in his home on August 27th, 2025, at the age of 87.
Kenneth grew up on Bostwick Park here in Montrose. Spending his time riding
motorcycles, horses, and helping on the family ranch. When he was 15 years old,...
Randell Elwayne Thompson
Aug 27, 2025
Randell Elwayne Thompson was born on February 14, 1953, to Silas Wayne and Theo Edna Thompson in Paris, Texas. He passed away on August 27, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Grand Junction CO.
Randell graduated from North Hopkins High School in 1972. After graduation, he began working for Rockwell International and married his first wife, Patsy Sue Harry, in March 1973....
Julia Ruth (Prottengeier) Arndt
Aug 26, 2025
Julia Ruth (Prottengeier) Arndt died at her home on August 26, 2025. She was born to Julius and Ruth Prottengeier on July 10, 1939 in Montrose. She attended Oak Grove School and was a graduate of Montrose High School. She attended UNC and graduated with a degree in Business Education. She taught for a short time at Lutheran High School...
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...
Manuel Alejandro Vigil
Aug 25, 2025
Manuel Alejandro Vigil, 50, passed away on August 25, 2025, in Montrose, Colorado.
Manuel was born on June 28, 1975, in Englewood, Colorado, to Roger Daniel Vigil and Lucinda Clorinda Lopez Mascarenas. He grew up in Montrose, attended Olathe High School, and lived in the area most of his life. He worked as a carpenter and was proud of his skill...
Luther Miller
Aug 25, 2025
Luther Miller passed away on August 25, 2025. He was born March 25, 1940 to Clyde and Irene Miller in Pea Green and lived in what he called the Pea Green mansion. He was the youngest of eight children. He lived his entire life in the Olathe area. He was a farmer and was especially enjoyed growing tomatoes and green...
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
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
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
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,...
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