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Brent Stevan Stogdill

Brent Stevan Stogdill

Feb 21, 2025

Brent Stevan Stogdill was a son, a grandson, a nephew, a cousin, an older brother, a husband, a father, an uncle, a papa, and a friend to many. Brent was born in 1973 in Clarinda, Iowa to his loving mother and father, Stevan and Dianna Stogdill. He later became the oldest brother to four siblings- Jenny, Christy, Andy, and Matt....

Christy Young

Christy Young

Feb 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christy Young, who left this world peacefully on February 21, 2025, at the age of 52. Christy was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, known for her unwavering strength, deep faith, and boundless love for those around her.

 

Christy is survived by her loving husband, Thomas Young, and...

Wallace "Wally" E. Sheats

Wallace "Wally" E. Sheats

Feb 20, 2025

Wallace E. Sheats (Wally) passed away at the age of 92 on February 20, 2025, at Colorow Care Center. His love, Karen Erickson, was by his side. Wally was many things to many people. He was a successful businessman and an avid street rod enthusiast; but he was also a fun-loving jokester, master pot stirrer, stubborn as a mule, an...

Ronald Craig Meiners

Ronald Craig Meiners

Feb 16, 2025

Ronald Craig Meiners, age 78, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, February 16, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Ron was born on July 11, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Richard Meiners, Sr. and Helen (Joergens) Meiners. He was the youngest of three children. His sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Jean Griebat, preceded him in death in 2021. His...

Peggy Nell Moss

Peggy Nell Moss

Feb 15, 2025

Peggy Nell Moss, passed peacefully on February 15th at 10:35 pm at Foresight Rehab and Hospice facility in Grand Junction, Colorado with her husband at her side.

Peggy was born to Haram and Myrtle (Lucas) Funderburg on January 24th,1952 in Marks, Mississippi.

Peggy married Norman (Moose) Moss on May 14, 1988 in West Memphis, Arkansas. They resided in Arkansas until 2021, they...

Linda Kay Bell

Linda Kay Bell

Feb 12, 2025

Linda Kay Bell, 76 of Grand Junction, passed away on Wednesday February 12, 2025, at Hope West Ferris Care Center in Grand Junction as result of natural causes. Born in Montrose CO to Zeno and Zelma (Tulip) Inman on November 24, 1948.



Linda loved working in hospitality as a cook in hospitals and care centers, she also enjoyed working with her...

L. Wayne Carlton

L. Wayne Carlton

Feb 11, 2025

L. Wayne Carlton, 81, passed away on February 11, 2025 at his home in Montrose, Colorado. 

Wayne was born on January 27, 1944, in Washington, D.C. He grew up in central Florida where his lifelong passion for hunting and fishing began with the guidance and enthusiasm of his beloved Uncle, Harvey Beckham. Wayne was known for his ability to mimic countless...

Edward David Greene

Edward David Greene

Feb 11, 2025

Edward David Greene passed away on February 11, 2025 at the age of 80 in Montrose, CO after an 18-month battle with cancer. 

Ed was born to Edward and Harriet Greene in 1944, was raised in Detroit, Michigan and was a lifelong fan of the Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons and Lions. He enlisted in the US Coast Guard in 1965 and...

Susan Mary King

Susan Mary King

Feb 8, 2025

Susan M. King Obituary

Susan Mary King of Montrose, passed away on Saturday, February 8, at the age of 88. Sue was a retired educator, who impacted countless families in her community as a kindergarten teacher at Oak Grove Elementary for 29 years and was a Montrose resident for 58 years. 

Sue was born on March 28, 1936, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to...

Ricki Dunlap

Ricki Dunlap

Feb 8, 2025

Ricki (Rick) Dunlap passed away on February 8, 2025. Rick was born to Jake Dunlap and Patricia “Bernice” O’Neal Dunlap on February 19, 1951 in Friendsville, Tennessee. Born into poverty, Rick was raised by Charlie “Buck” and Lovell Crisp, his beloved aunt and uncle. At the age of 12, Rick returned to live with his parents.

At the age of 17,...

Jim Longwell

Jim Longwell

Feb 7, 2025

Jim Longwell, 91, of Montrose, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at Elk Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Jim was born February 24, 1933 in Montrose, Colorado to James O. and Lottie Longwell in Shavano Valley. He attended Oak Grove Elementary School and graduated from Montrose High School in 1950. He married Barbara Sanburg and they were married for 67 years....

Donald Denney McKendry

Donald Denney McKendry

Feb 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Donald Denney McKendry

Donald Denney McKendry was born on June 3, 1958, to Judith Whiteis and Andrew McKendry. He grew up alongside his sisters, Shannon Debus and Joani Purdy (Barry Purdy), spending time in Arizona, Greeley, Gunnison, and Arvada, Colorado. On February 6, 2025, Don sadly passed away in Montrose, Colorado, after a battle with cancer. He...

Juan B. Mayboca Esparza

Juan B. Mayboca Esparza

Feb 6, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Juan B. Mayboca Esparza who entered eternal rest on February 6, 2025, at the age of 61. Juan was a loving husband, father, brother and passionate enthusiast of music and cars.

Juan was born August 8, 1963, in Tepupa Sonora Mexico. He was a man of strong values, unwavering faith...

Joseph Kenneth Scriffiny

Joseph Kenneth Scriffiny

Feb 5, 2025

Joseph Kenneth Scriffiny, 92, died at home on February 5, 2025, in Olathe, Colorado. Joseph Scriffiny was born March 14, 1932, to Anthony and Linda Zioni Scriffiny. Joseph had two younger siblings, James and Donna. 

Joe was fond of saying that he would not exchange the time in which he lived with any other time in history – which is what...

Jean Ann Kleeves

Jean Ann Kleeves

Feb 3, 2025

Jean Ann Kleeves went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 3, 2025, in Montrose, Colorado at the age of 93.

Born on May 13, 1931, in Denver, Colorado to Merrill R. and Dorothy C. Kidd, she lived in various towns on the Front Range. At age 13, she left Colorado with her mother and brother to attend Bob...

Elaine J. Johnson Wyers

Elaine J. Johnson Wyers

Feb 3, 2025

Elaine J Johnson Wyers, age 82 of Montrose, Colorado passed away on February 3, 2025, in the presence of loving family. Elaine was born June 24, 1942 in Lynwood, California, daughter to the proud parents Leland Edward Johnson and Lucy Dudley Johnson. Elaine graduated from Manuel Dominguez High School in 1960, and worked for various companies with the majority for...

Thomas Lutz Bieth

Thomas Lutz Bieth

Feb 3, 2025

Thomas Lutz Bieth was born January 18, 1951, to Gordon and Martha (Morden) Bieth of  Mason City, Iowa.  Tom got his first job at nine years old. He took the money he made and bought tools and  a toolbox, forming a lifelong pattern. In the fall of 1969, he came sight unseen to Colorado. He attended Western State College in...

Gary Gale Chatman

Gary Gale Chatman

Jan 31, 2025

Gary Gale Chatman, 88 years young of Montrose, Colorado, went to his Heavenly Home on January 31, 2025. Born May 12, 1936, in Frankclay, Missouri to the late Nolis Chatman and Ruby Ruth House. He is survived by daughters Becky Wolford (Ken) of Montrose; Tami Hernandez (Dan) of Layton, Utah; 4 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; brother David; sisters Sharon, Nola,...

Benjamin "Ben" George Rencoret

Benjamin "Ben" George Rencoret

Jan 30, 2025

On January 30th, 2025, Benjamin George Rencoret peacefully passed away at his home, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family. Ben had a heart as big as his smile, and his genuine kindness made him a friend to everyone he met. He will be deeply missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing him.

 Ben was born...

Ronald (Ron) Carlyle

Ronald (Ron) Carlyle

Jan 19, 2025

Loving Husband, Father and Friend. 

Ron (Ronald) Carlyle passed away unexpectedly on Sunday January 19th, 2025, at St Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction. at the age of 64.

He was born April 24th, 1960, in Portland Oregon to Franklin Carlyle and Barbara (Davies) Carlyle, at 19 he lost his father. His mother then went on to marry Bill (Alfred) Foster. 

 He spent his...

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