Obituaries

Sally L Mitchell (Lamson)

Feb 13, 2017

 

Sally L. Mitchell

June 18, 1925 ~ February 13, 2017

 

Sally Mitchell, of Montrose Colorado, passed away early Monday morning February 13th, surrounded by her loving family.  Sally Lamson Mitchell, daughter of Dorothy Steven and Stewart Lamson, was born on June 18th, 1925 in Woburn, Massachusetts. She was the only daughter of 4 children.   Sally spent much of...

Reverend Fred (Stanley) Thompson

Feb 10, 2017

 

Reverend (Stanley) Fred Thompson

September 13, 1927 ~ February 10, 2017

 

Reverend (Stanley) Fred Thompson went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 10, 2017,

with his wife, Dot, at his side. He was a generous, giving, kind and loving husband and father

and shepherd to his congregations. The many whose lives he blessed will miss...

Martha Diaz Villafana

Feb 8, 2017

Martha Diaz Villafana

January 25, 1955 ~ February 8, 2017

Martha Diaz Villafana, age 62, went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2017 in the comforts of her home in Montrose, Colorado. Martha was born on January 25, 1955 in La Jollita de Villafana, Municipio de Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Manuel and Catalina (Robles) Villafana.  Martha grew up...

Harriet Sylvia Dietrich (Wobbema)

Feb 6, 2017

 

Harriet Sylvia (Wobbema) Dietrich, 84, of Montrose, Colorado, formerly Torrance, California, went to see Jesus on February 6th, 2017 at San Juan Living Center. Harriet was born to Herman and Ellen (Wiersma) Wobbema on June 6th, 1932 in Orange City, Iowa. Growing up in Iowa she attended school, helped at her parent’s store, and liked to buy ice cream...

Merrill Arthur Ross

Feb 3, 2017

 

Merrill Arthur Ross, Jr., 81, of West Lafayette, passed away in his sleep on Friday, February 3, 2017 at his home.   He was born June 2, 1935 in Montrose, Colorado to Merrill Arthur Ross and Juanita (McAferty) Ross.

Merrill grew up on the family farm near Olathe, CO.  He graduated from Colorado State University (Colorado A&M at the time)...

Virginia Scheele (Henderson)

Feb 3, 2017

 

Virginia Scheele

May 30, 1937 ~ February 3, 2017

 

Virginia Carol (Henderson) Scheele, age 79, was born to M.R. and Minnie Henderson in Miltonvale, Kansas. She grew up in Hollis and Miltonvale, Kansas, attending Wesleyan High School in Miltonvale. After High School she became a telephone switchboard operator for Bell Systems in Clay Center, Kansas. Virginia married Del...

Harold Edward Hanson

Feb 2, 2017

 

Harold Edward Hanson

March 31, 1931 ~ February 2, 2017

 

Harold Edward Hanson, age 85, of Montrose, passed  away peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Colorow Care Center in Olathe, Colorado, surrounded by those who dearly loved him and free at last.  Harold was born in Athens Ohio on March 31, 1931 to Warren Russell and Alta...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...