Obituaries

Jan 25, 2023

Frank O. Young

8/20/31-1/25/23

Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Agnes and Lorain Young. He lived most of his school years in Delta Colorado where he graduated from high school in 1950. He then went on to University of Colorado in Boulder where he studied Engineering. He attended 3.5 years at university until he enlisted in the US Navy in...

Jan 24, 2023

Robert Henry Joens

February 7, 1930 – January 24, 2023

Robert Henry Joens was born on February 7, 1930, to Laura (Schroeder) and Walter C. Joens in Manning, Iowa.

Bob spent his childhood farming. In 1952 he enlisted in the Army and served in the Korean War.  He was assigned to a M.A.S.H. Unit, driving an ambulance and transporting wounded...

Jan 23, 2023

Robert Anthony ‘Bob’ Dumit passed away suddenly on Monday, January 23, 2023, at his home in Montrose, Colorado.

He leaves his wife, Lori Wright, and his son, James Dumit, both of Montrose. He is also survived by his parents Barb and Tom Dumit of Oak Harbor, WA; brother Joe (Sylvia) Dumit of Davis, CA; sisters Deb (Tom) Mech, Marina (R.J.)...

Jan 18, 2023

Lynette Rowland of Olathe, Colorado, died at the age of 61 on January 18, 2023. She was born in Delta, Colorado, to her parents, Dewey and Marilyn Boyd. She was a younger sister to Scott Boyd. Lynette graduated from Olathe High School in 1979 and attended Oklahoma Christian College to study social work. She married Mark Rowland and moved to...

Jan 18, 2023

Donald Chastain

March 20, 1938 ~ January 18, 2023

Don passed away peacefully in his sleep with Jacque by his side. Don and Jacque would have been married for 30 years in 2023.

Don had 2 sons and a daughter before marrying Jacque, after the passing of his wife. Jacque met Don and his wife when she was just 17...

Jan 18, 2023

Alice Logan

May 27, 1932     January 18, 2023

Alice Logan passed away January 18, 2023, under the care of Hospice in Olathe, Colorado. Alice was born in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico to Juan Antonio and Manuelita Ulibarri and was one of 9 siblings.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Manuelita, siblings Doroteo, Joe, Rosanna and Cleo,...

Jan 16, 2023

Karen “Michelle” Swayne Courtney was born May 19, 1965, in Norfolk, VA to Robert J. Swayne Jr. and Lydia J. Swayne. Spending her first six years of life near Virginia Beach inspired a love for the ocean and sandy beaches that never faded. Then her family moved to Chattanooga, TN so her dad could study to become a Baptist preacher....

Jan 16, 2023

Jackie A Townsend passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 16, 2023, at Elk Ridge Health Center.  Jackie, age 94, was a lifelong resident of Montrose.

Jackie loved being a wife, mother, and gramma who was full of humor and sass. To know her was to love her.

Jackie is survived by her daughter Sandy (Paul) Cross,...

Jan 16, 2023

Debbie June Maddox

Debbie passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on January 16, 2023, after losing her battle to cancer.  Debbie loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, and spending time with her family. You always knew she would be there for any big event. Debbie loved her kids and the joy they brought to her with grand...

Jan 15, 2023

Manuel Roberto Hernandez of Montrose, CO passed away on January 15, 2023, a week after his 42nd birthday. A native of Montrose, Manuel, affectionally known as Huelo, was born to LeRoy (Lee) Hernandez and Olivia (Romero) Trujillo, both of Montrose.

Huelo attended Delta and Montrose High School, graduating in 2000. He always enjoyed working with his hands and understanding the...

Jan 14, 2023

Long-time LogHill resident Norma May (Strange) Shafer passed away peacefully on January 14, 2023.

 

Jan 13, 2023

Stanley Duane Burrow

Stanley was born on January 7th, 1957, to Donald and Linda Burrows in Texarkana, Arkansas. He passed away at the age of 66 on January 13th, 2023 at Montrose Memorial hospital with his wife by his side. He was going through cancer treatments and lost his battle.

He was raised in Texas then spent his adult years moving around...

Jan 13, 2023

Jan 12, 2023

Longtime Montrose resident Robert O. Strong, born November 27, 1925, passed on January 12, 2023 at the age of 97 at home with his wife Phyllis by his side.   Bob was born in Lamar, Colorado to Giles and Ruth Strong.  He graduated from Lamar high school in 1943, and at the age of 17 joined the Navy to fight in...

Jan 11, 2023

Jamie Barker

2/2/64 – 1/11/23

Died unexpectedly in his home. Jamie is survived by his parents Jerry and Elaine Barker of Rutland Vermont, His sisters Tammy Shattuck and Kim Colomb, and love of his life Donna Tessier. A final jeep ride for Jamie and scattering of ashes will take place Saturday July 1st.  Leaving Confluence Park Delta, CO at 10am...

Jan 10, 2023

Father Jerry Kistler (57) met his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 after a short but fierce battle with lung cancer.  Fr. Jerry was Rector of St. Stephen’s Anglican Church in Montrose for 16 years and also the Dean of the Western Convocation of the Diocese of Mid American for the Reformed Episcopal Church (REC).  He was a...

Jan 9, 2023

Kathryn Gates united with her Lord on January 9, 2023.  She was 91.  Kathryn was also known as Kit, Kitty, Kathy, Aunt Kit, Mom and Grandma by friends and family.  Kathryn and her husband of more than 75 years moved from Omaha to their beloved Western Slope in the 1990s where they spent the rest of their time with a...

Jan 9, 2023

Jan 8, 2023

Cherry Lynn Rycenga, age 52, passed away peacefully January 8th, 2023, after a long, hard battle with ovarian cancer. She was born September 1st, 1970, in Lancaster County PA to Levi Stoltzfus and Edna Quay. She met her husband Kent Rycenga at the YWAM base in Cimmaron Colorado where they both worked in missions, and later tied the knot in...

Jan 7, 2023

Mary Ann Mitchell, 85, a lifetime resident of Montrose, CO, passed away on January 7, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction surrounded by her family.

Mary Ann was born on February 16, 1937, to Anthony Tessitore and Jane DeJulio Tessitore. She graduated from Montrose High School in 1955 and worked at Lathrop Hardware Store where she met the...