Obituaries

Mar 27, 2023

Walter J. Burke

Born in Denver, Colorado on December 24, 1931

Died on March 27th, at 2 a.m. at his home in Montrose, Colorado

Walter was born in Denver, Colorado to Cora M. and Fred O. Burke on December 24, 1931, to an Irish Catholic family in North Denver.

Walter had five siblings and attended St. Dominic Grade school and...

Mar 25, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Monroe Peterson, 80 years old, of Montrose, CO, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 25th.

Chuck was born on January 22, 1943, to Patricia (Dawson) and Charles Peterson. His defining character strengths were his strong work ethic and his faith. He loved playing cards and walking his dog. He was best known for his playfulness,...

Mar 25, 2023

Dixie Lee Tafoya, age 76, of Montrose passed away on March 25th, 2023, from natural causes.

Dixie was predeceased by her parents, Howard and Romeo, and her son Danial.  She is survived by her sister Verna, her husband Ralph, her two boys Patrick and David, and her two grandchildren.

Dixie grew up in Paonia where she went to high school....

Mar 21, 2023

On Tuesday March 21,2023 Sue Wall peacefully passed away at Colorow Care Center in Olathe, Colorado after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Sue was born Sue Ann Zollinger in Big Springs, Texas December 16, 1937 to Alvin and Juanita Zollinger. She attended Big Springs Junior High and Big Springs High School where she belonged to F.H.A., D.O., Acc  Choir,...

Mar 20, 2023

Michael (Mike) Joseph Miniat, age 65, of Montrose, CO passed away at his home on March 20, 2023.

Mike was born on July 10, 1957, to Ronald and Pauline Miniat in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from Arizona State University in 1979, Mike joined the family business that delivered fresh meat, which at the time was struggling and on the verge...

Mar 19, 2023

Samuel Clayton Parsons

Was born on May 4, 1946 in Tampa Florida to his mother, Mildred Louise, and father, Oscar Roscoe Ellerbee. He was the third child of four. His sister, Dorothy, and brothers, Richard and Mark, all stayed in Florida, but Sam set his sights on the west. After living and working across the United States on civil engineering...

Mar 19, 2023

Mar 16, 2023

Ronald Dean Lundberg, age 69, of Montrose, Colorado went to be with his Heavenly Father, peacefully, on Thursday March 16th, 2023, at his residence in Montrose.

Ron was born September 4th, 1953 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Merlin and Bonnie Lundberg. He found a talent working in sales before meeting his wife, Julie Ann Wetterlund, whom he married in Napa, California...

Mar 15, 2023

On March 15th, 2023, Dee Thomas Williams, loving father and friend, passed away at the age of seventy-seven. Dee was born to Archie Daniel Williams and Ruth W. (Ott) Williams in Chicago, Illinois. At the age of twenty-three Dee was drafted into the US Army where he served his time in Alaska. After his service he spent time with his...

Mar 14, 2023

Laura Sinah Lindsay King, 86, of Montrose, CO passed away on March 14, 2023. Laurie was born on August 11, 1936 to Dr. Wren and Ethel Lindsay in Maud, OK.

After graduating from high school in Maud, she attended Oklahoma University for a year.

Her favorite place to visit was Silverton, CO and favorite food was Avocados. Laura also known...

Mar 14, 2023

Robert David Hannum, 86, of Montrose, passed away of natural causes on March 14, 2023 surrounded by his close family and close friends.

Bob was born in Arvada on June 21, 1936, to George Hannum and Thelma Booth. Bob’s younger sister and his only sibling, Shirley Meyers, preceded him in death. Bob spent much of his childhood in Arvada but...

Mar 12, 2023

Charles Stanley Lawley, age 72, passed away on March 12th 2023, at his residence in Montrose, Colorado

He was born Dec. 2nd, 1950, to Margaret and Charles Lawley in Henrietta OK Charley was a long-time employee of the North Jeffco Parks Dept.

Charley had several hobbies including decades of auto racing, fishing, and camping. Charley was a simple man and...

Mar 6, 2023

Dorothy E.  Dougherty March 26, 1924 – March 6, 2023, at the age of 98 joined her heavenly father and family members in heaven as she passed peacefully on March 6th.

Dorothy was the devoted wife to Donald “Red” Dougherty married in 1945.  They made their home for 60+ years in Ouray Colorado.   She will be remembered for her laughter...

Mar 5, 2023

Douglas Gordon Bean

 Doug was born in Los Angeles, CA on June 15, 1932, to Zealand Hal and Bonnie (Yancy) Bean and passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 5th, with his sweetheart Diane and her sister Sandi by his side. He spent most of his early years with his Grandma Bean in Los Angeles. At age 9,...

Mar 5, 2023

Stephen E. Stone

June 15th, 1948 – March 5, 2023

Stephen Stone passed away unexpectedly Sunday March 5th at 74 years old.  Services will be held at the ELKS lodge 563 Main St, Delta, Colorado on March 18th, at 2:00pm in the auditorium. In lieu of flowers please send a donation to the Elks lodge in Delta, Colorado.

Stephen was...

Mar 1, 2023

March 1, 2023, we lost our Beloved Wife and Mother. Danette Marie Hyatt Affectionately known as “Daney” passed away peacefully in her sleep at home. Daney was born Danette Marie Callaway on November 30, 1938, in Montrose Colorado. She attended all 12 years of schooling in Montrose. While in attendance at the High School she excelled in speech and drama...

Feb 26, 2023

Sharlene Fay Koehn Unruh was born on September, 18, 1948, to Franklin and Roberda Koehn in Garden City, Kansas. She passed away at Montrose Memorial Hospital in Montrose, Colorado, on February 26, 2023, from complications of multiple myeloma.

Mom grew up in Galva, Kansas, where she received her education. She was baptized into the Church of God in Christ Mennonite...

Feb 24, 2023

Montrose, Colorado resident Dorothy Dillon, our beloved Mom and Granny passed away on February 24th, 2023, at the age of 95. Her celebration of life will be Saturday May 6th, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at the Rosemount Baptist Church in Montrose, Colorado.

 Dorothy was born on August 12th, 1927, in Richey, Mississippi to William Herbert Furr and Willie Felt (Hicks)...

Feb 24, 2023

Michael Willard Washburn

May 17, 1941 – February 24, 2023

US Army Staff Sergeant

Michael passed peacefully into his heavenly home on February 24, 2023. In his final months, he was lovingly cared for by his wife and daughters with help from HopeWest.

Michael is survived by his wife Else of Montrose, his children Ron and Kim Hammack of Royce...

Feb 21, 2023

Maria Rebecca Trujillo

June 6, 1925 – February 21, 2023

Rebecca Trujillo, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away in the early morning of February 21, 2023.  She was 97 years of age.

Rebecca was born on June 6, 1925, in San Miguel el Alto, Jalisco, Mexico, a daughter of and third born of the eventually sixteen children of Cleofas...