Obituaries

Inola 'Nola' Klaire Gargus

Inola 'Nola' Klaire Gargus

May 12, 2014

Inola “Nola” Klaire Gargus

July 14, 1945 ~ May 12, 2014

 

Inola “Nola” Klaire Gargus of Montrose, Colo passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 after an illness at the age of 68.  She was born in Deadwood, S. Dak on July 14, 1945 to Quentin and Carrie Major.  She grew up in Montana and Spearfish, S. Dak.  Nola met...

Helen Haynes Toungate

Helen Haynes Toungate

May 9, 2014

Helen Haynes Toungate born January 28, 1933 in Merkel, Texas, passed away May 9, 2014.  She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Toungate.  Helen was known for her caring heart and her ability to always put others ahead of herself.  People of all ages were impacted by Helen’s love.  She was also independent.  Up until a month ago...

Isla Beatrice Miles (Kimberlin)

Isla Beatrice Miles (Kimberlin)

May 7, 2014

 

Isla Beatrice Kimberlin Miles

 

August 19, 1920 ~ May 7, 2014

 

 

 

Isla Beatrice Kimberlin Miles was born in Wray, Colorado, at the home of her grandparents, Charles and Ella Bolender, on August 19, 1920, to Reuben and Anna Kimberlin.  She lived with her grandparents while her parents traveled and worked. When it was necessary for...

Robert L. Jay

Robert L. Jay

May 7, 2014

Robert L. Jay, age 60, of Ridgway, Colorado passed away peacefully at home in Ridgway, Co. surrounded by family on May 7, 2014, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.  Robert was born to Robert B. and JoAnn Jay September 28th, 1954 in St. Charles, Illinois where he lived for 60 years before moving to Ridgway, Co., in September...

Isla Beatrice Miles (Kimberlin)

Isla Beatrice Miles (Kimberlin)

May 7, 2014



Isla Beatrice Kimberlin Miles

August 19, 1920 ~ May 7, 2014

 

Isla Beatrice Kimberlin Miles was born in Wray, Colorado, at the home of her grandparents, Charles and Ella Bolender, on August 19, 1920, to Reuben and Anna Kimberlin.  She lived with her grandparents while her parents.  When it was necessary for Isla to enroll in school, they...

Reno Brown

Reno Brown

May 7, 2014

Reno Brown

July 31, 1916 ~ May 7, 2014

Reno was a true cowboy. A true cowboy is a honorable man with all the

virtues that every one respects and admires. He’s a man of his word and

when he shakes your hand and looks you in the eye you know things will

be right. He was...

Natalie D. Bowen

Natalie D. Bowen

May 5, 2014

Natalie D. Bowen

February 22, 1938 – May 5, 2014

Natalie D. Bowen, age 76, of Montrose, Colo. died May 5, 2014 at her home. Natalie was born February 22, 1938 to Frank O. and Eliza L. (Tyson) in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. She spent her childhood in Hazelton, New York, and Los Angeles, California. Natalie graduated from Westchester High School in...

Katherine Louise Hoover (Mccann)

Katherine Louise Hoover (Mccann)

May 5, 2014

Katherine Louise Hoover, age 96, of Delta, Colorado passed away on Monday, May 5, 2014 at her residence after a lengthy illness.  Katherine was born September 13, 1917 to William Francis and Martha Belle (Murray) McCann Sr. in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

She was an Executive Secretary of Western General Insurance for many years prior to her retirement. Katherine was a proud...

Elizabeth Mary Avila (Vigil)

Elizabeth Mary Avila (Vigil)

May 4, 2014

Elizabeth Mary Avila, age 79, of Olathe, Colorado died Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Valley Manor Care Center.  Elizabeth was born July 13, 1933 to Joe A. and Estella O. (Lovato) Vigil.  She spent her childhood  in Center and Hotchkiss, Colorado before moving to Montrose where she made her home until her time of death. Elizabeth was employed at Valley...

Benita Cordova

Benita Cordova

May 3, 2014

Benita Cordova, a lifelong resident of Montrose passed away May 3, 2014, with her loving family by her side.  Benita was born August 25, 1925 to Jose Romaldo Chavez and Maria Anita (Madrid) Chavez.  She was the eldest of ten children.

Benita married Charles (Chuck) Cordova, the love of her life, on December 8, 1947.  They were married at Saint...

Marion Gene Jeffcoat

Marion Gene Jeffcoat

May 3, 2014

Marion Gene Jeffcoat, 85, of Montrose, passed away on May 3rd under hospice care.  He was born March 24, 1929 in Aubrey, Texas to Walter & Edna Jeffcoat.

 

Marion was preceded in death by his father, Walter, his mother, Edna, his sisters Alma, Hassie, Adell and Lena; brothers Jack, W.E. and Bobby and great grandson Adam Jeffcoat.

 

He...

Maurice E. Wheeler

Maurice E. Wheeler

May 1, 2014

 

Maurice E. Wheeler

 

October 7, 1928 ~ May 1, 2014

 

 

 

Maurice E. Wheeler, of Montrose died May 1, 2014 at his home.  Maurice was born October 7, 1928 to Fred and Vera (Kelly) Wheeler in Newton, Iowa.  He received his education and graduated high school in Newton.  Maurice served his country in the United States...

Clifford Henry Wolfe

Clifford Henry Wolfe

Apr 30, 2014

Clifford Henry Wolfe, age 55, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2014, surrounded by family at his home in Montrose, Colorado.  Clifford was born on June 1, 1958 in La Junta, Colorado.  His parents were Kenneth and Jacqueline Wolfe.  Cliff grew up on a farm near Sugar City, Colorado.

Cliff married Barbara Groves in 1976; after spending a few years...

Esther M. Gale (Myers)

Esther M. Gale (Myers)

Apr 26, 2014

Esther M. Gale

April 18. 1934 ~ April 26, 2014

 

Esther Gale, 80, passed away in her home on April 26, 2014.  Esther Lee Myers, the only child of John Henry and Edith May Myers, was born and raised in Ogden, Utah.  She married Kenneth Gale in 1952 in Ogden and, after living in San Antonio, Texas and Scottsbluff,...

Peter Nicholas Loncar

Peter Nicholas Loncar

Apr 24, 2014

Peter Nicholas Loncar

April 4, 1920 – April 24, 2014

“Pete” was born to Nicholas and Julia Loncar in Goldfield, Nevada as one of nine children, and the oldest boy. He was raised on the family dairy and graduated Goldfield High School in 1937.  He worked briefly for a mining company as a mill operator, and as the undersheriff...

Cynthia L. Rowan (Drown)

Cynthia L. Rowan (Drown)

Apr 21, 2014

Cynthia L. (Drown) Rowan

December 9, 1959 ~ April 21, 2014

Cynthia L. (Drown) Rowan, age 54, of Montrose, Colorado  died peacefully at her home in Montrose on April 21, 2014, following a battle with cancer.   Cindy was born December 9, 1959 to Charles Eugene and Sandra Joan (Dudley) Drown in Deleward, Ohio.  She grew up in the Arlington and...

Gary Grant Gargus

Gary Grant Gargus

Apr 20, 2014

Gary Grant Gargus

August 31, 1942 ~ April 20, 2014

Gary Grant Gargus of Montrose, CO, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014 after a long illness at the age of 71. He was born in Highland, IL on August 31, 1942 to Grant and Delores Gargus.  He met the love of his life, Inola Major and they were married in...

Garret Carl Middleton

Garret Carl Middleton

Apr 19, 2014

Garret Carl Middleton, 15, of Montrose, Colorado passed away on Saturday, April, 19, 2014. Garret was born in Montrose, CO on February 6, 1999, to Jason and Corin Middleton.  He attended Montrose High School where he was involved in football, basketball, and baseball.  Garret received recognition in the 2013 edition of The Best Players in Babe Ruth League.

 

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Susan Kay Kruger (Mazzitelli)

Susan Kay Kruger (Mazzitelli)

Apr 18, 2014

Susan Kay Brown Mazzitelli was born to August Anthony Mazzitelli and Willow-Belle Frances Brown Mazzitelli on February 9, 1949 in San Angelo, Texas. In 1955 the family name was legally changed to Mason. Susan was the youngest of three siblings, Robert Joseph Mazzitelli Mason, the oldest; Bettina Trueman Mazzitelli Mason Barron, second, then Susan.

 

Susan was preceded in death...

Frances M. Pearsall

Frances M. Pearsall

Apr 17, 2014

Frances M. Pearsall

January 13, 1924 – April 17, 2014

Frances M. Pearsall, of Montrose, died April 17, 2014 at the Homestead at Montrose. She was 90 years old. Frances was born January 13, 1924 to Willis and Anna (Allen) Weber in Montrose.  She attended Oak Grove School and graduated from Montrose High School in 1942. Frances went on to...