Obituaries

Manuel Enrique Youell

Feb 1, 2017

Manual Enrique Youell, age 46, passed away on February 1, 2017 in his home in Grand Junction, CO. Arrangements are under the care of Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory. (970)249-2121

Edwin John Adams

Jan 24, 2017

 

Edwin John Adams

February 18, 1936 ~ January 24, 2017

 

Edwin John Adams, age 80, passed away on January 24, 2017 at the Montrose Memorial Hospital. John was born February 18, 1936 to Elmer James and Else Faye (Bennett) Adams in Vici, Oklahoma. John spent 20 years dedicated to the United States Air Force. John was a proud...

Robert A Deveny

Jan 18, 2017

 

 

Robert Allen DeVeny (Bob DeVeny)

March 26, 1927 – January 18, 2017

Bob was born on the family homestead north of Ft. Laramie, Wyoming, to Charlie and Bonnie DeVeny.  His family later moved to Clifty, Arkansas where he attended school.  In 1945 he joined the US Army, completed basic training at Camp Fannin in Tyler, Texas.  He...

Ruby Lee Hutchings (Hightower)

Jan 18, 2017

Ruby Lee Hutchings

December 1, 1927 ~ January 18, 2017

 

Ruby Lee Hutchings, age 89, passed away on January 18, 2017 at San Juan Living Center in Montrose, Colorado. Ruby was born on December 1, 1927 to Arthur and Elsa (Garns) Hightower in Rifle, Colorado. Ruby grew up and graduated from Rifle High School.  Ruby married the love of...

Paul "Ben" Benjamin Breed Ii

Jan 15, 2017

Paul “Ben” Benjamin Breed II

August 25, 1992 ~ January 15,2017

 

              Paul “Ben” Benjamin Breed II, age 24 of Montrose passed away unexpectedly in his home early Sunday morning, January 15, 2017. Ben was born August 25, 1992 to Paul Douglas & Joyce Marie (Buffington) Breed. He grew up and attended school in the Montrose area....

Marjorie Jane Young

Jan 15, 2017

Marjorie Jane Young

October 21, 1923 – January 15, 2017

 

 

Formerly of Denver and Aurora, Colorado, Marj died in Montrose, Colorado on January 15, 2017. She was born in Miles City, Montana on October 21, 1923. She graduated from Custer County High School in 1942 and continued her education at...

John Albert Graves

Jan 14, 2017

Norman E. Kroschel

Jan 11, 2017

 

 

Norman E. Kroschel

January 7, 1932 ~ January 11, 2017

 

Norman E. Kroschel, age 85, died January 11, 2017 at Delta County Memorial Hospital after a long stay at Willow Tree nursing home.  Norman was born January 7, 1932 to Edwin and Thelma (Mosher) Kroschel in Del Norte, Colorado. He spent his childhood ,and received his education...

Merry Lee Kuboske

Jan 9, 2017

Merry Lee Kuboske

July 14, 1941 ~ January 9, 2017

 

 

Merry Lee Kuboske, age 75, passed away on January 9, 2017 at the San Juan Living Center in Montrose, Colorado. Merry Lee was diagnosed with cancer nearly two years ago, and was given six months to live. Her strong will and happiness for life kept her strong until...

John Dale Mccleary

Jan 8, 2017

 

John Dale McCleary

September 30, 1964 – January 8, 2017.

 

In loving memory of John Dale McCleary, 54, of Montrose, CO, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 at St. Mary’s Medical Center surrounded by his family.

 

Born September 30, 1964 in Montrose, CO, he was the son of the late Jess McCleary Sr. and Viola Morlang Frye....

Warren L. Waterman

Jan 8, 2017

 

Sheriff Warren L. Waterman

March 31, 1942 ~ January 8, 2017

 

Warren L. Waterman, age 74, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 8, 2017, after an eighteen month battle with cancer. Warren died peacefully, at home, and in the presence of his family.

Warren was born on March 31, 1942 in Telluride, Colorado, to Clyde...

Franciszek Kania

Jan 6, 2017

FRANCISZEK KANIA   Beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on

Friday, January 6, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was 63.

Frank’s greatest joy was being around his family and friends, both near and far.  We will always remember his smile, his devotion to family, and the inexplicable ability to make everyone laugh.

We will always love...

Kathryn Ann Anderson (Galloway)

Jan 5, 2017

Kathryn Ann Anderson

August 23, 1928 ~ January 5, 2017

 

Kathryn Ann Anderson, age 88, passed away on January 5, 2017 at Heidi’s Chateau in Montrose, Colorado. Kathryn was born on August 23, 1928 to Lloyd E. and Lucille (Denby) Galloway in Nucla, Colorado. She grew up in Nucla and graduated Nucla High School in 1946. She then attended...

Celine Cascante

Jan 5, 2017

 

Celine Cascante

March 23, 1948 ~ January 5, 2017

 

Celine Cascante, age 68, passed away January 5, 2017 at the Kindred Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Celine was born March 23, 1948 to Irene Gallegos in Hernandez, New Mexico. Celine graduated from Espanola Valley High School. She worked as a legal secretary for the Visa Corporation. Celine married Gilbert...

Beulah Mae Demmer (Jenkins)

Dec 31, 2016

 

Beulah Mae Demmer

January 2, 1932 ~ December 31, 2016

Beulah Demmer passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose, CO, in the morning hours of December 31, 2016.  She was a few days shy of her 85th birthday.

Beulah Mae Jenkins was born on January 2, 1932, to Howard and...

Tamara "Tami" Sitton (Davis)

Dec 31, 2016

 

Tamara “Tami” Sitton

July 12, 1958 ~ December 31, 2016

Tamara “Tami” Sitton (Davis) went to meet Jesus, surrounded by her family, on Dec. 31st in Montrose CO at the age of 58.

Tami is survived by her husband Donald Sitton of Montrose; children: Nathan Sitton of Grand Junction, Teresa Atwood (Huber Ortega) of Rifle, Crystal Nething (Josh Nething)...

Lewetta Ann Mcclarren (Mouser)

Dec 29, 2016

Lewetta Ann McClarren

January 16, 1940 ~ December 29, 2016

 

Lewetta Ann McClarren, age 76, of Montrose passed away December 29, 2016 at Brookdale Sunrise Creek Assisted Living in Montrose.  Lewetta was born January 16, 1940 to Clarence Junior and Clara Isabell (Adcock) Mouser in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  She spent her childhood in Colorado Springs and Denver area, graduated...

Winona Pauline Powell (Smith)

Dec 28, 2016

Winona Pauline Powell

August 1, 1921 ~ December 28, 2016

 

Winona Pauline Powell, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 in the comforts of her home in Montrose, Colorado at the age of 95. She was born August 1, 1921 to Irl and Ella (Johnson) Smith in Allen County, Kansas. She spent most of her childhood and graduated high school...

Marlene A. Fister (Holbrook)

Dec 27, 2016

Marlene A. (Moe) Fister

May 15, 1953 ~ December 27, 2016

 

Marlene A. Fister, age 63, of Montrose, Colorado passed away December 27, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital and Medical Center in Grand Junction, CO.  Marlene was born May 15, 1953 to Leon and Alice (Bowens) Holbrook in Palmer, Alaska.  As a young child, her family moved to Colorado...

Joseph John Pante'

Dec 26, 2016

 

Joseph John Pante’

July 31, 1929 ~ December 26, 2016

 

Joseph John Pante’, 87, of Montrose CO, formally of Warren NJ, passed away on December 26,2016 in Montrose CO.  Joseph was born in Newark N.J. to Bartholemew Pante’ and Margaret Zenglein Pante’ on July 31, 1929.  Joe went to school at Kearny High School, Kearny NJ.  He married...