Obituaries

Elizabeth Nicholson Cheney, a long-time Montrose resident and caring community member who took care of more than a dozen foster children while raising her five daughters, died Friday at her home, surrounded by loving family members.

An avid traveler with a keen appreciation for the beauty of the outdoors and U.S. history, she crisscrossed the country with her husband, Tom,...

Jesse Charles Linsacum passed away at his home of natural causes. He was 88. Jesse was born on March 11, 1931 to Etta (Summers) and Kenneth Linsacum in Scott City Kansas. His family moved to Montrose when he was young. He grew up in Montrose and graduated from Montrose High. He made Montrose his home where he met the woman...

Danny Wesseling

Mere words cannot describe this man.  His Life celebration will be held at 11 am on January 14, 2023 at the Elks Lodge #492, 421 Main Street in Ouray.  He is survived by his mother, three brothers, wife, two children, four grandchildren and a huge community of friends.  He was worth his weight in gold.

John J. “Jack” Peloquin, 87 and Imogene B. “Jean” Peloquin, 91

 

Heaven can’t wait – John J. “Jack” Peloquin passed away March 10, 2023 at 6:08 a.m.  His beloved wife of 51 years, Imogene B. “Jean” Peloquin, followed him 12 hours later.  It is truly a love story for the ages and they would not have wanted the ending...

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Tom Doherty

 

The family of Tom Doherty would like to invite you to a celebration of life at Crippin Funeral Home, 802 E. Main Street Montrose, Colorado Friday June 18, 2021 at 6:00pm.

On Saturday June 19, 2021 at 10:00am a funeral mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1855 St. Marys Drive, Montrose Colorado. Followed by...

H. Allen Miller was a wonderful husband, father of 13, grandfather of 27, and great grandfather of 10.

The impact of his life will not only effect the present generation, but the many to come.

Allen was a minister, counselor, and teacher. Inspiring learning, curiosity, and growth in everyone he had the opportunity to meet.

This wonderful man took things...

Dorothy Ann Goff was born on September 28, 1956, in Mancos, Colorado to Walter and Josephine Goff. She graduated from Fort Lewis college with a degree in secretarial science. She married Bob Goode on June 6, 1981 in Mancos. Together they had their daughter Kayla Dendy and son J.W. Goode. Dorothy was always self-employed at various guest and dude ranches,...

Ted (Dwight) Franklin Morris left this life on April 17, 2021, due to a Heart Attack while out on a beautiful canyon drive with his loving wife. Celebration of Life Service: Grace Community Church Address: 16731 Woodgate Road Montrose, CO 81401 Date: 04/24/2021 Time: 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow: 3:00 p.m.

Born July 8th, 1967, in Dover, Delaware he was...

Our dear sister, Manaun “Maxine” Fotheringham, age 89, sadly passed away at her home in Montrose, Colorado on October 15, 2022. Maxine was born in Garfield, New Mexico to Melvin and Bess Underwood in 1932. She married the love of her life, Harry “Bo” Fotheringham, in March 1970. He preceded her in death in 2016.

Maxine lived most of her...

Katherine “Kellie” DiCamillo

A life well lived is the most exquisite work of art.  There are not enough words to capture a life well lived but Katherine “Kellie” DiCamillo, embodied its very essence.  Born on August 31st, 1936 in Rochester, Texas, Katherine Hawley was raised by her grandmother who instilled in her hard work and a woman’s commitment to her...

He was born July 12, 1968 to Jane Lange and Thomas J Lange Sr in Staten Island, New York. He graduated from St John Vianney High School in 1986, attended Rutgers University, and graduated in 1991, then went on to graduate from Thomas Cooley Law School 1998. He moved to Colorado in 2006 and worked for Fleming and Associates and...

Delmar Lawrence Leger, was born July 1, 1929 to Charles N. and Stanley Mabel (Reece) Leger in Franklin, Ohio.  He spent his childhood in Denver, Colorado and graduated from West Denver High School he then furthered his education at Texas Tech University in Lubbock Tx.  On March 12, 1954 at the age of 21 he enlisted in the United States...

A Celebration of Life Open House will be held for Marge Keehfuss Saturday, August 7, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Ute Indian Museum, 17253 Chipeta Rd.  Light refreshments will be served.

The family of Judy Ellen Kuntz (Tessman) and Henry Joseph Kuntz are saddened to announce the passing of Judy December 21, 2022 who was predeceased in death by her loving husband, Henry on January 13, 2021.

Judy’s enjoyed a multitude of interests, crafts, and hobbies. They were usually shared with friends and family and extensive in variety. Including: Scrapbooking, Cricut...

Richard E. Cook

Richard Eugene Cook was born September 17, 1929, in Vici, Oklahoma to Robert and Myrtle Cook (nee) Canfield. Richard was the third child; his brothers Leslie and Alfred preceded him.  After Richard was born, Margie and Edward followed.

The Cooks moved to Colorado in the fall of 1937 after his father had hitchhiked to the Western Slope...

Elosia “Mary”Fedelina Tafoya

 

Born March 15, 1923 in La Madera, New Mexico where she lived until the age of one when her family moved to Colorado. At the age of 9 they moved to Hotchkiss, Colorado where she made her home. Mary met the love of her life Ben Tafoya when she was just 15 years old, however they...

Leslie Christian (Chris) Hauck died in his sleep on Thursday, July 29, at his home in Montrose, Colorado. He was 80 years old. Chris was born in Burbank, California in 1941. He graduated from UCLA Law School and enjoyed a career primarily focused in the electric power industry. He held general counsel positions at Southern California Edison, Florida Power and...

Beloved Sisters

Ester Montonati 10/11/1938 ~ 11/1/2021 and Romana G Hibbs 11/18/1942 ~ 11/4/2021

 

Both Ester and Romana were born in Regnana, Italy, to Dominico and Clementina (Mattivi) Groff. After immigrating to the United States, they joined their father in Silverton, Colorado. There they grew to be women that were greatly loved and respected not just in Silverton, but...

Veteran’s Day Memorial Service

Tuesday, November 11, 2014 @ 11:00 am

Grand View Cemetery

(west of Montrose)

Montrose, Colorado

 

A Lunch to honor our Veteran’s will follow at Montrose Bank,

 on the corner of North Townsend and North Second Street.