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Luanna Jones (Galloway)

Luanna Jones (Galloway)

Feb 17, 2024

Luanna Galloway Jones passed away on February 17, 2024, at the age of 90, in Mesquite, Nevada. She was born in Montrose, Colorado on April 12, 1933 to Harry Donald Galloway and Esta Sarah Hinton.

She grew up in Montrose and graduated from Montrose High School. She worked for the telephone company as a service representative. She enjoyed golfing, reading...

William Harrison Shipley

William Harrison Shipley

Feb 17, 2024

William Harrison Shipley age 62

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on February 17,2024 after a long battle with cancer. Bill was born January 28,1962 in Van Buren, Maine to Thomas and Darlene Shipley (Cowell).

Bill Shipley being a child of a military father, he lived all over the United States Sandy Hook New Jersey, Parowan Utah,...

Vicki Rae Johnson (Kocan)

Vicki Rae Johnson (Kocan)

Feb 16, 2024

 

Vicki Rae Johnson

Vicki Rae Kocan Johnson had a hot glue gun – and she wasn’t afraid to use it.  Born in Berwyn, Illinois, Vicki grew up in La Grange with her parents, Victor and Carol Kocan and her sister, Cheryl.  The Kocans moved to Colorado in 1969 where they built their dream home in Ouray. Vicki graduated Summa...

Charlotte Ann Lodes (Blackburn)

Charlotte Ann Lodes (Blackburn)

Feb 10, 2024

Charlotte Ann Lodes, 92, passed away on February 10,2024 in Ridgway, Colorado, at the home of her daughter, Kristi, surrounded by many of her loved ones.

Charlotte was born in Mitchell, Nebraska on November 27,1931 to Horace (Jeff) and Thelma Blackburn.  She grew up on her family’s farm outside of Mitchell and graduated from Liberty High School.  She went on...

Madaline Lake (Gipe)

Madaline Lake (Gipe)

Feb 9, 2024

Madaline (Gipe) Lake passed away on February 9, 2024, in Montrose, CO, at the age of 85. Madaline was welcomed into the world on August 5, 1938, in Cedaredge, CO to Perry and Vesta (Byfield) Gipe. She was blessed with a sister, Ellouise to round out the family of four.

The Gipe family moved around a bit while the girls...

Michael Glenn Franklin

Michael Glenn Franklin

Feb 8, 2024

Michael Glenn Franklin

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend to many

Michael (Mike) Glenn Franklin passed away unexpectedly on Thursday February 8, 2024. Mike was born April 16, 1965, to Billy C. Franklin and Carolyn (Berry) Franklin in Athens Texas. Mike was full of spirit, compassion, and kindness. He had such an amazing smile. It was truly contagious...

Thomas Lee Kimble

Thomas Lee Kimble

Feb 8, 2024

Thomas Lee Kimble

 

Thomas Lee Kimble, aged 82, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024, at Elk Ridge in Montrose, Colorado. Born on June 26, 1941, in Denver, Colorado, to Sherman F. and Helen M. Kimble, Tom was a beloved son, veteran, and a cherished member of his community.

From his adventurous childhood in Wyoming and Colorado to his...

Darla Duran

Darla Duran

Feb 5, 2024

Darla Duran, 69 of Gunnison and most recently Montrose, passed away on Feb. 5, 2024. She was born to Philip and Frances Duran in Gunnison, Colorado, where she spent most of her life.

Darla was a caretaker at heart. She was always willing to help others and would give you the shirt off her back. She had a love of...

Thomas Keith Swanson

Thomas Keith Swanson

Feb 4, 2024

Thomas Keith Swanson

September 8, 1955 – February 4, 2024

Thomas (Tom) Keith Swanson passed away on February 4, 2024 at the age of 68 years old as he was surrounded by family, pets, and a lot of love.

On September 8, 1955, Tom was born in Williston, North Dakota to his mother, Evelyn M. (Rehurek) Swanson, father, Delbert (DK)...

Kimberly Ruth Brockelman

Kimberly Ruth Brockelman

Feb 3, 2024

Kimberly Ruth Brockelman passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024 at Colorow Care Center at the age of 61.

Graveside services will be held on February 9, 2024 at the Olathe Cemetery, Olathe Colorado at 11:00 AM.

Kim was a resident of Colorow Care Center since she was a young woman.

Kim was born on June 15, 1962 in Monte...

Juanita (Missy) Hernandez (Trujillo)

Juanita (Missy) Hernandez (Trujillo)

Feb 3, 2024

Juanita “Missy” Hernandez, 41, of Montrose, CO passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024.

Missy was born in Craig, CO on May 5, 1982, to Leroy Hernandez and Olivia (Romero) Trujillo, both of Montrose.

Following high school, Missy spent years working as a customer service associate. A vivacious and spirited soul who connected easily with others, Missy was often sought...

Monte L Melanson

Monte L Melanson

Feb 3, 2024

Monte L Melanson peacefully passed away February 3, 2024. Born June 30, 1955, in Montrose, CO, to William L. Melanson and Billie M. (Combs) Engberg, he will be dearly missed by family and friends. Monte was a graduate of Olathe High School and a State level wrestler. Monte loved the outdoors, spending numerous days traversing the Uncompahgre Plateau, cutting firewood...

Delmer (Del) Scheele

Delmer (Del) Scheele

Feb 2, 2024

Delmer (Del) Scheele

Delmer Lewis Scheele died February 2, 2023 at Crossroads Assisted Living.  He was 90 years old.

Del was born on October 2, 1933 in Linn, Kansas to John and Saloma Scheele.  He grew up in Clay Center, Kansas.  He joined the Navy in 1951 and served as an air traffic controller until 1956.  He was a Korean...

Donald Lee Bacon

Donald Lee Bacon

Jan 29, 2024

Donald Lee Bacon

2-6-1940 -1-29-2024

Donald “Lee“ Bacon, a lifelong Catholic, was born in Chicago, IL February 6, 1940 to Ken and Charlotte Bacon, both parents are deceased.  He passed on from complications of Dementia. He moved to Dallas, TX around the age of 12 years old.  He is survived by his wife, Patti Bacon, children, Lisa Gilbert, Christopher Whitestone,...

Gloria Jean Hudson (Haselwood)

Gloria Jean Hudson (Haselwood)

Jan 29, 2024

GLORIA JEAN HUDSON

MONTROSE – Gloria J. Hudson, 74, died unexpectedly at Montrose Regional Health on January 29, 2024. She was born June 23, 1949, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Richard Dale Haselwood and Sylvia Almeda (Conaway) Haselwood.

Gloria attended Montrose High School, married the love of her life, George Raymond Hudson on December 19, 1964, and was part...

Warren K Gumeson

Warren K Gumeson

Jan 26, 2024

Warren K. Gumeson

June 15th 1939 – January 26th 2024

Born in Denver Colorado to Carl Fredrick Gumeson and Margret Emma (Booksrtom) Gumeson.

He completed elementary through high school in Denver, graduating from South High. Warren continued to college earning his BA from The University of Colorado in 1961, then earning a teaching certificate in 1962 and a MA in...

Sidney Carlton Hartman

Sidney Carlton Hartman

Jan 25, 2024

We are deeply heartbroken to announce the passing of Sidney Carlton Hartman on January 25, 2024, at the young age of 54 after a short but aggressive battle with cancer.  Born on June 6, 1969, he is survived by his parents, Carlton V and Janet L Hartman, three siblings, his wife, and three young children under the age of 8...

Barbara (Barb) Ann Feely (Habrat)

Barbara (Barb) Ann Feely (Habrat)

Jan 25, 2024

Barbara “Barb” Ann Feely passed away on January 25, 2024, in Montrose Colorado at the age of 89.

No services will be held at this time.

She was born May 18, 1934, to Frank and Mary Habrat in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

The majority of her adult life Barb resided in Delta, Colorado. She was a wife, homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother...

Criselda Elizabeth Miller

Criselda Elizabeth Miller

Jan 24, 2024

In Loving Memory of Criselda Elizabeth Miller (Berg)

Criselda Elizabeth Miller (Berg), born on July 22, 1939, in New Mexico, left this world on January 24th, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of Mary and Fred Berg and spent her early years in Mora, New Mexico.

Criselda's life was one of passion and love, characterized by her roles as a housewife, caring...

Richard (Dick) F Biella

Richard (Dick) F Biella

Jan 23, 2024

Richard F Biella, 90

August 7, 1933 – January 23, 2024

Montrose, Colorado

Richard F Biella, “Dick” passed away on January 23rd at his home in Montrose, Colorado.

He was born on August 7, 1933, on the farm in Superior, Colorado to Frank and Elizabeth (Beranek) Biella. He grew up on the family farm. He attended grade school in Superior...

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