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M Ben Harris

M Ben Harris

Jan 16, 2025

M Ben Harris passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, at the age of 102 surrounded by his loving family. Ben was born in Montrose, CO on July 8th, 1922 to Ella May Haney and R.D. Harris and H.G. Burtis. Ben attended Johnson School first through sixth grades. Central School seventh and eighth grades. He graduated from Montrose High School...

Jacqueline Mary Osorio

Jacqueline Mary Osorio

Jan 15, 2025

 Rev. Jacqueline Mary Osorio, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away on January 15, 2025, at the Elk Ridge Care Center at the age of 88. She was born on August 23, 1936, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, to John Burns Lalley, deceased, and Gertrude Helen Ryan, who also passed away on January 15, in 1974. She had one brother, John B....

Kiersten Joy Walchle

Kiersten Joy Walchle

Jan 14, 2025

“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” (Proverbs 31:26) 

Kiersten Joy Walchle (46) born May 22, 1978 of Montrose, CO passed away on January 14, 2025 after a 3 year journey with cancer. Kiersten was born to Harry (Bud)and Pamela Drennan. And the daughter-in-law of Ralph and Karen Walchle.

 

Kiersten attended Colorado West Christian...

Loran Craig Schrock

Loran Craig Schrock

Jan 14, 2025

Loran Craig Schrock was born 3 weeks late in the morning of November 13, 1990. He spent some time in the NICU before going home with the rest of the family. They moved from Texas to Michigan when he was very young, and he spent his childhood there. He made a few close friends and had a lot of adventures...

Sally "Celine" Sandra Kron

Sally "Celine" Sandra Kron

Jan 11, 2025

Sally (Celine) Sandra Kron, passed away on January 15, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born in Minnesota on November 11, 1940, but lived most of her life in Colorado. She most recently resided in Montrose, Colorado.

She was a resilient, tenacious, and fearless woman who devoted most of her life to caring for others. She spent her earlier...

Richard "Rich" Lawrence Depro

Richard "Rich" Lawrence Depro

Jan 8, 2025

Richard L. Depro, 58, of Marquette, MI went home to be with our Lord, unexpectedly, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. 

He was born on January 31, 1966 in Flint, MI, to Verna (Meadows) Depro and the late Larry Depro. Rich graduated from Marquette High School in 1984. He also graduated with a bachelor degree and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA)...

Arthur "Bill" Duncan

Arthur "Bill" Duncan

Jan 6, 2025

Arthur "Bill" Duncan, age 82, passed away on January 6th, 2025. He was born in San Pedro, California, in 1942. He moved to and lived in Montrose, Colorado until junior high. He moved to Ventura, California where he finished junior high and graduated high school.

Bill moved on to college at Ventura Junior College, then transferred to San Diego State and...

Dorothy "Dottie" Calais

Dorothy "Dottie" Calais

Jan 5, 2025

A memorial service will be held at Pellerin Funeral Home in Cecilia, Louisiana for Dottie Calais who passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at her home on the Uncompahgre Plateau overlooking Montrose, Colorado where she and Chris lived for the last 23 years.

Visitation will take place on Monday, January 13, 2025 from 8 am – 1:30 pm. The service will...

Henry Dale Grater

Henry Dale Grater

Jan 1, 2025

Henry Dale Grater, a beloved member of the Olathe, Colorado community, passed away on January 1, 2025, at the age of 54.

Born on October 14, 1970, Henry was admired for his tireless dedication to his family and the community he called home. A man of remarkable work ethic and generosity, he balanced multiple jobs while devoting countless hours to volunteer...

Richard Allan Miller

Richard Allan Miller

Dec 31, 2024

Richard Allan Miller, born on May 15, 1938, in Baraboo, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, at his home in Montrose, Colorado. He was the beloved son of Alex and Violet Miller and grew up alongside his two sisters, Judy and Carol.

Allan proudly served his country in the United States Navy for three years. Following his service, he...

Willene C. Davidson

Willene C. Davidson

Dec 30, 2024

Willene C. Davidson our beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 30, 2024 at the age of 85 with her loving family at her bedside. 

Willene was born at home on a warm spring day in 1939 in rural Coffee Georgia to Alton Carter and Tetley May Johnson. She was delivered by her grandmother, Ocy...

Olive "Mona" Ramona Klein

Olive "Mona" Ramona Klein

Dec 29, 2024

OLIVE RAMONA KLEIN (WILSON) WAS BORN DECEMBER 24, 1934, IN NUCLA COLORADO. SHE WENT TO SCHOOL IN NUCLA AND FINISHED HIGH SCHOOL IN OURAY, COLO. MONA PASSED AWAY AT HOME WITH FAMILY DECEMBER 29, 2024. MONA IS SURVIVED BY HER DAUGHTERS SANDY (DON) REED, CHERYL (SCOTT) TAYLOR, SHELLY (MATT) SMITH, CARRIE (MIKE) GETCHIUS AND SON KEITH (BETH) FELLIN. 16 GRANDCHILDREN...

Barbara Ward

Barbara Ward

Dec 29, 2024

Barbara Louise Secrest Ward passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Barbara was born August 12, 1940, in Minden, Louisiana. Barbara cherished her family above all else in life. Her grandson was the joy of her life and the reason she moved to Montrose. Barbara was formerly an activity director in Longmont, Colorado at the Bridge Assisted Living helping with...

Robert "Bob" DeRosia

Robert "Bob" DeRosia

Dec 28, 2024

Robert “Bob” DeRosia was born on Christmas Day, 1961, to Larry and Nancy (Arnold) DeRosia in Tehachapi, California. He passed away peacefully at his home in Montrose on December 28, 2024, after a lengthy illness. 

 

While Bob was still a toddler, the family moved from California to Warren, Pennsylvania where Bob graduated from Warren High School, excelling in sports, particularly baseball....

Micah J. Wiloth

Micah J. Wiloth

Dec 27, 2024

Micah James Wiloth, a cherished husband and friend, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, in Montrose, Colorado, at the age of 63.

Born May 25, 1961, in Casper, Wyoming, Micah lived a life marked by dedication to his wife and friends. Micah attended Colorado University earning a Bachelor’s degree. Micah was employed by Lockheed Martin for 26 years. His work...

Rosalie (Rosie) Cohenour

Rosalie (Rosie) Cohenour

Dec 23, 2024

Rosalie (Rosie) Cohenour passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024 in Montrose, Colorado. She was 90 years old.

Rosie was born in 1934 as the “oldest by five minutes” half of the first set of twins born that year at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. She grew up in the Bailey, Colorado area where she attended and graduated from a...

Richard Allan Jantz

Richard Allan Jantz

Dec 22, 2024

What can I say? I just lost my best friend, my confidant, my rock, and the love of my life. Rich was not just a part of my life; he was the joy that filled every moment. His warmth and happiness were infectious, helping me through the deaths of my little sister, my mom, and then my dad. It felt...

Autumn "Bing" Jean Plume

Autumn "Bing" Jean Plume

Dec 22, 2024

Autumn (Bing) was born September 19th, 1926, in Wood River, Illinois and was carried by the Angels to the arms of Jesus on December 22, 2024. She spent 98 years helping others and sharing His love.

Bing married Charles Virgil Plume on July 22, 1950, in California and they spent 75 years, 5 months loving each other. They had three daughters,...

Marie Geraldina Brezinsky

Marie Geraldina Brezinsky

Dec 21, 2024

Marie Geraldina Brezinsky

April 25, 1946 - December 21, 2024

On December 21, Marie Geraldina Brezinsky, of Berwyn, IL passed away peacefully at her home in Montrose, CO at the age of 78. She was the daughter of Andrew and Lorraine Mikita and the loving wife of George Brezinsky, having been married for 60 years.

She is survived by her husband George, and...

James Allen Davison

James Allen Davison

Dec 20, 2024

Jim was born October 2, 1942, to Gladys and German Davison on the family farm 25 miles south of Holly, Colorado, where he spent his childhood. At the age of 17 Jim joined the Army National Guard and was sent to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., then to Fort Gill, Ok. for specialized training in communications. 

He married Elaine Neuhold in 1964....

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