Obituaries

Pastor Richard Sirokman

Pastor Richard Sirokman

Jul 5, 2025

Pastor Richard Sirokman, a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, loyal brother, and faithful servant of God, went home to be with the Lord, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and dedication.

Born with a heart for ministry and a passion for sharing the Gospel, Richard faithfully served as the pastor of Waves of Mercy Church for 20 years, beginning...

Wayne Quade

Wayne Quade

Jul 4, 2025

Wayne Maurice Quade

Wayne Quade was born to Francis and Virginia Quade in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on March 22, 1941, and grew up in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was a lifelong member of the Christian Science Church. He passed away on July 4, 2025.

Early in his youth he became passionate about Boy Scouts, becoming an Eagle Scout in 1958, and later an...

Lisa Kay (Harsanyi) Stephenson

Lisa Kay (Harsanyi) Stephenson

Jul 2, 2025

In memory of Lisa Kay (Harsanyi) Stephenson, longtime Montrose resident, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend.

Lisa Kay (Harsanyi) Stephenson passed away at home in the company of loved ones on Wednesday July 2, 2025, after a brave journey with cancer. She was 58 years old.

Born on December 4, 1966, in Pueblo, CO, Lisa spent much of her early life...

Margaret Faye Morgan

Margaret Faye Morgan

Jul 2, 2025

Margaret Faye Morgan passed away from a broken heart, surrounded by her beloved family, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Montrose, Colorado. She was 87 years old.

Margaret was born on July 18, 1937, in DeQueen, Arkansas, to Homer and Lillie Mae Priddy (Bailey). Due to her father’s whims, she went from picking cotton in the fields of Texas to living...

Bobby Ray Morgan

Bobby Ray Morgan

Jul 1, 2025

In the early hours of July 1, 2025, Bobby Ray Morgan passed away from natural causes in Montrose, Colorado, surrounded by his family. He was 52 years old.

Born on June 13, 1973, in Montrose, CO, to Ray and Margaret Morgan (Priddy), Bobby grew up in a large, very close family, and his cousins were more like siblings. He was especially...

Irma Lorena Dominguez Sosa

Irma Lorena Dominguez Sosa

Jun 29, 2025

Irma Lorena Dominguez Sosa June 4, 1978 – June 29, 2025

Irma Lorena Dominguez Sosa, 47, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, at the home she shared with her family.

Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, on June 4, 1978, Lorena moved to the United States with her family at the age of 7. She spent her formative years...

Franklin Philbrick

Franklin Philbrick

Jun 29, 2025

Franklin Philbrick, 95 of Montrose, CO went to meet his maker and was freed from this earth on June 29, 2025.

Born to Benjamin and Amelia Stille Philbrick in Longmont, CO, March 1, 1930. The family settled in Ord, Nebraska through Frank’s childhood and into adulthood. The Philbrick family lived on a big farm in Valley County, Neb., where Frank grew...

David R. Welcom

David R. Welcom

Jun 28, 2025

David R. Welcom RN MSN MBA NE-BC

9/16/1971-6/28/2025

With heavy hearts in my family, we want to acknowledge the sudden passing of David on Saturday morning the 28th.

Dave was 53 years young. He is survived by his wife Jennifer, daughter Isabella, 22 and son Jack, 18, older Brother Kenneth Welcom (Georgia) and younger sister Maria Bougie (David). He was loved and looked...

Kenneth Dean Fleming

Kenneth Dean Fleming

Jun 24, 2025

‘Kenny’, a devoted and loving father, passed away peacefully June 24th in Lubbock Texas, surrounded by those he loved and cherished the most. Born September 25th in Loma Linda California to John and Helen Fleming, he grew up in the iconic Butterfield Stagecoach stop in ‘Reche Canyon’ Colton California that his father converted into a home. Later, he and his...

Kathleen Kleo Larson

Kathleen Kleo Larson

Jun 24, 2025

Kathleen Kleo Larson, 76, of Montrose Colorado gained her angel wings June 24, 2025, at home with her husband and daughters by her side.

Kathy was a devoted wife to her husband Richard for 59 years. They raised 4 daughters, Teresa Larson, Michelle Keltz, Christine Larson, and Angela Gallegos.

Kathy is survived by her sister Mary Schuch, and brother Daniel Bruegman, and...

Charles Arthur "Art" Cannon

Charles Arthur "Art" Cannon

Jun 24, 2025

Art Cannon passed away at home in Delta, Colorado under the care of HopeWest Hospice. He was 97 years old.

Art was born in Grand Junction, CO to Charles Christian and Daisy May (Howden) Cannon. He was raised on a farm and would have graduated GJHS in 1946, except he joined the US Navy and had a tattoo on his arm...

Dennis Alan Stevenson

Dennis Alan Stevenson

Jun 24, 2025

Private First-Class Dennis Alan Stevenson, U.S. Army, was born April 4, 1940, in Los Angeles, CA to Lois Kahler Wick and Neil Thomas Stevenson and passed to heaven on June 24, 2025, in Montrose, CO surrounded by those he loved dearly. Dennis spent his childhood at China Lake Naval Base, California, attending Burroughs High School, class of 1957, and Fresno...

Marilynn Jane English

Marilynn Jane English

Jun 24, 2025

Marilynn Jane Rasmussen, Phillips, Wold, English

Marilynn Jane, age 92, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on June 24, 2025.

Marilynn was born on February 3, 1933 in Herman, Nebraska. She was the youngest of three born to Robert and Mabel Rasmussen. She graduated from Dana College in Blair, Nebraska, with a degree in teaching. She went on to be...

Joshua Brian Burleson

Joshua Brian Burleson

Jun 23, 2025

Joshua Brian Burleson passed away on June 23, 2025, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply.

He was the son of Lowell Brian Burleson and the late Jennifer Joan Burleson. A loving father to Elijah and a caring stepfather to Millie, Joshua's heart was always with his children.

Life brought Joshua many struggles, but through it all, he remained kind, loyal,...

Jack Moores Jeffers

Jack Moores Jeffers

Jun 21, 2025

Jack Moores Jeffers, 91, of Montrose, CO, formerly of Virginia and Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Montage Creek Assisted Living, Montrose, CO. Jack was a Professional Photographer and many of his works can be found online at www.jeffersfineart.com All Services will be private at this time.

“We are artists...

a fine art photographer, an abstract painter.

In the...

Wayne Raymond Adams

Wayne Raymond Adams

Jun 19, 2025

It is with deepest sorrow we announce the passing of Wayne Adams. Wayne was born to Ernestine and Raymond Adams in Denver, Colorado. He spent his childhood in Bailey with his sisters, Laurie and Gayle. Winters were spent at the family-owned Geneva Basin Ski Area where he skied and worked. Summers were spent at Blue Mesa riding his dirt bike...

Larry Walker

Larry Walker

Jun 16, 2025

A Loving Tribute

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Larry Walker, who went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2025, at the age of 85. Larry Walker was a cherished husband and a beloved member of our community.

Born on April 21,1940 in Titusville, PA, Larry Walker grew to exemplify the values of kindness, dedication, and...

Jack Steenbergen

Jack Steenbergen

Jun 15, 2025

Jack Steenbergen was born in Gunnison, Colorado July 4, 1942, to Father, George Steenbergen, and Mother, Eleanor Matchett Steenbergen.

Preceded in death by Father, Mother, Brother, Donald Steenbergen and Grandson J. D. Steenbergen.

Survived by two Sons, Jeff in Sapulpa, Oklahoma and George in Olathe, Colorado. Granddaughter Stephanie, Great Grandchildren, Jimmy Dakota and Brooklyn.

Married Betty Forehand in Las Vegas, Nevada April 7,...

Doris Fern Kessler

Doris Fern Kessler

Jun 12, 2025

Doris Fern Kessler, 87, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025 in Loveland, Colorado, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on July 8, 1937, in Montrose to Don and Esta Galloway, Doris was raised on the family farm and ranch where she enjoyed a childhood immersed in the beauty of rural life. One of her cherished memories was...

Marsha Sue Satterfield Helle

Marsha Sue Satterfield Helle

Jun 11, 2025

Marsha Sue Satterfield Helle passed away June 11, 2025, in Montrose Colorado.

Marsha was born November 28, 1948, to Albert and Rosemary Satterfield. She grew up in Muncie, Indiana and then moved to Florida, where she graduated from Dixie Hollins High School in 1966. In December 1970 she met and fell in love with Mitchel Helle, and the two married August...