Obituaries

Connie Lea Dickerson (Williams)

Connie Lea Dickerson (Williams)

Sep 17, 2025

Mrs. Connie Lea Dickerson (Williams) age 89, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, in Grand Junction Colorado. Connie was born September 2, 1936, in Levant Kansas to Francis and Elva Williams. Connie was raised as an only child after the death of her sister Sharon.

Connie lived a full and vibrant life and had an unwavering strength of character.

Connie is...

Philip G. Blackford Sr.

Philip G. Blackford Sr.

Sep 17, 2025

On September 17, 2025, Philip G. Blackford Sr. returned home to the Kingdom of God. He passed early that morning after courageously battling leukemia for more than eight months.

Phil was born on April 22, 1949, to Chet and Rita Blackford. He was the eighth of twelve siblings raised in Denver, Colorado. Soon after high school, he met and married Tresea...

Martin "Mick" Frank Jr.

Martin "Mick" Frank Jr.

Sep 16, 2025

Martin “Mick” Frank Jr. was born on April 3, 1952 in Montrose, CO to parents Martin Frank, Sr. and Evelyn Frank. After a brief battle with illness, he joined his Creator on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. His last days were filled with loving visits and phone calls from friends and family.

Mick was married to DeEtta Frank, now of Fulton, Missouri,...

Carl Lee McClung

Carl Lee McClung

Sep 15, 2025

Carl Lee McClung, age 86, of Ridgway, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, in Montrose.Carl was born on January 31, 1939, in Lawrence, Kansas to Wilma (Harrison) and Carl C. McClung. He graduated from Lawrence High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kansas. He later achieved his Master's in...

Orlando Lawrence Bercillio

Orlando Lawrence Bercillio

Sep 15, 2025

Orlando Lawrence Bercillio passed away September 15, 2025, at Montrose Memorial Hospital. He was born November 26, 1988, where his mother Charlene Bercillio started her devoted journey of being his “mama bear” as he chose that name for her early on in his life. He graduated from Montrose HS in 2007. He then moved to Denver, Co where he lived...

Albert (Bert) Henry Bellgardt

Albert (Bert) Henry Bellgardt

Sep 15, 2025

Gone Fishing!

Albert (Bert) Henry Bellgardt (1951-2025) went on the greatest fishing trip of his life- with Jesus- on Monday, September 15th, 2025. Not even cancer kept him from fishing here on earth, and he even fished just days before his death.

Albert was the son of Albert and Luella (Flowers) Bellgardt and a 3rd generation Montrose native. His grandpa moved here...

John Henry Young

John Henry Young

Sep 14, 2025

John Henry Young passed away on Sunday September 14th 2025 at his home in Montrose Colorado. He was 38 years old.

John was born in Houston Texas to John Edward and Glenda White Young on March 28th 1987. The family moved to Ridgway Colorado in 1999 where John attended and graduated from Ridgway High School. John attended college in Durango Colorado...

Patricia Ann Bain

Patricia Ann Bain

Sep 12, 2025

Patricia Ann "Murray" Bain was born on April 5, 1941, to Lewis E. Greenwood and Lula E. Greenwood. Pat passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, at the age of 84. Pat was married to Tom Bain of Montrose, Co for 23 years. 

Pat was preceded in death by her late husband Roger D. Murray Sr (1997), her son Steven E....

Stephen "Steve" Hamblin

Stephen "Steve" Hamblin

Sep 11, 2025

Stephen "Steve" Hamblin, 75, passed away on September 11, 2025, in Rifle, Colorado. Born on April 28, 1950, in Delta, Colorado, Steve was a proud lifelong resident of the Western Slope—a region he held close to his heart and called home throughout his life.

He was the son of Kenneth and Bonnie Hamblin, both of whom preceded him in death. Steve...

Robert Thomas "Bob" Dietrich

Robert Thomas "Bob" Dietrich

Sep 8, 2025

Robert "Bob" Dietrich

1953 - 2025

Robert Thomas “Bob” Dietrich, 71, beloved husband, father and friend, passed away on September 8, 2025, in Montrose, Colorado. Robert was born in Warren, Ohio, on September 30, 1953, to William and Eileen (Collins) Dietrich, and grew up in Orwell, Ohio. Eileen passed away in 1962 and William married Kathryn Clarke in 1963.

Bob married the love...

David "Dave" Leigh Houtz

David "Dave" Leigh Houtz

Sep 8, 2025

David Leigh Houtz, lovingly known as Dave, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, at Ferris Hospice Center in Grand Junction, Colorado. Born on June 23, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio, Dave was the son of Frank and Marie Houtz.

At age 10, Dave moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where his lifelong passion for music took root. He played bass in high school...

Christopher Harley Miller

Christopher Harley Miller

Sep 7, 2025

Christopher Harley Miller Saturday, October 26, 1968 – Sunday, September 7, 2025

On the morning of Sunday, September 7, 2025, Christopher Harley Miller passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his wife Julie, his three boys, and family. Chris was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend.

Chris was born October 26, 1968, to Elizabeth and James Miller in Fort...

Judy Faye Martin

Judy Faye Martin

Sep 6, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Judy Faye Martin, on September 6, 2025, at age 77. She passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Palisade, CO surrounded by her loved ones. We cherish the last moments of feeling her gentle hands in ours, the soft murmur of her voice when she shared...

David "Scotty" James Scott

David "Scotty" James Scott

Sep 6, 2025

David James Scott, lovingly known as “Scotty,” passed away peacefully at his home in Montrose, Colorado, on September 6, 2025, at the age of 75, surrounded by his family.

Born on December 6, 1949, in Denver, Colorado, Scotty dedicated his life to service, family, and community. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, achieving the rank of Sergeant. Following...

Marguerite Latta Maddalone

Marguerite Latta Maddalone

Sep 6, 2025

Marguerite Latta Maddalone 84, of Montrose, passed away on September 6, 2025.  Crippin Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Kevin Kuns

Kevin Kuns

Sep 3, 2025

Kevin Kuns, a beloved friend, mentor, and advocate, passed away on September 3, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 70 years old.

Born in Lusk, Wyoming, on March 11, 1955, Kevin spent his childhood in Lance Creek and Libya before his family settled in Findlay, Ohio. He graduated from Findlay High School in 1973, forming lifelong friendships with...

Esther Jenny Alvarado

Esther Jenny Alvarado

Sep 3, 2025

Esther Jenny Lovato Alvarado, 84, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025. She was born on November 19, 1940, in Saguache, Colorado, and grew up especially close to her younger sister, Sally Jiron, while being lovingly raised by their grandparents. Family was always at the center of her life, and she cherished her beautiful nephew and two...

Suzan Lynn Mitchell

Suzan Lynn Mitchell

Sep 1, 2025

Suzan Lynn Mitchell 64, passed away at her residence on September 1, 2025.  Crippin Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Jeanette Lee Stewart

Jeanette Lee Stewart

Aug 30, 2025

Jeanette Lee Stewart, 70, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at her home.

Born on March 4, 1955, on Luke Air Force Base, in Glendale, AZ, she was a daughter of the late Marvel Karst Lee and the late Willis Edwin Lee. Ms. Stewart's early years were marked by challenges, as she left high school at a young age. However, her...

Doris Ann Minerich

Doris Ann Minerich

Aug 29, 2025

Doris Ann (Sebert) Minerich, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Montage Creek Memory Center on Friday August 29, 2025. Doris was born on October 22, 1942 in Princeton WI to her parents Frank and Helen Sebert. Doris was raised on a dairy farm and was one of 6 children. She graduated from Princeton High School in 1961 and...