Carl Frederick Gutknecht
Nov 22, 2022
I give thanks to many people, starting with my very fine parents raising me in a Christian home, showing and teaching me about character, responsibility, and manners. I have been very fortunate.
I have lived a blessed life, 84 years, with few health issues. Born in February 1938 in Ohio, and living until November 2022 in wonderful Colorado, I am...
Leroy (Roy) Thomas Cano
Nov 22, 2022
LeRoy “Roy” Thomas Cano of Montrose Colorado, passed away at his home on November 22, 2022. He was 95 years of age.
Roy was born in Los Angeles, California on April 30, 1927, and graduated from Fremont High School in 1945. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1945.
Roy was a highly regarded elevator mechanic/adjuster with Otis Elevator in...
Richard Allan Nunamaker
Nov 18, 2022
Richard Allan Nunamaker passed away November 18, 2022 in Delta, Colorado in a tragic car accident. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Vicky Nunamaker, his daughter Rachel Dean-Ruzicka, and son-in-law Matt Ruzicka. Richard was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Betty and George Nunamaker in 1951.
He graduated from Liberty High School and subsequently attended Miami University of...
Michael (Mike) Chapple
Nov 15, 2022
Michael (Mike) Chapple, 70, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away on November 15, 2022. Mike was born in Kansas but spent most of his life in Colorado. His early years were spent in Lakewood, CO followed by his attendance at Western Colorado University in Gunnison, CO, and finally choosing Montrose as his home in 1979. He loved the San Juan Mountains...
Jennifer (Jenny) Marie Franciose
Nov 14, 2022
Jennifer Marie Franciose
June 16, 1982 – November 14, 2022
On the morning of November 14, 2022, our loving daughter, mother and grandmother, Jennifer “Jenny” Franciose, passed away in an automobile accident in Delta, Colorado at the age of 40.
Jenny is survived by her mother and step-father (Dawn & David White – Montrose, CO); her father (Carl Franciose...
Carrie Allison-Folga
Nov 12, 2022
Carrie Allison-Folga; April 2, 1982 – November 12, 2022
On the morning of Saturday, November 12, 2022, Carrie Allison-Folga passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 40. Carrie was a beloved wife to her husband, Kevin, and a wonderful mother to her son Dominic. She is also survived by her mother, Lee Allison, Dominic Jr. Mattivi, and her brother...
James (Jim) Carver
Nov 11, 2022
James (Jim) Carver, 67, of Montrose, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2022, at home surrounded in love by his family. Jim was born January 19, 1955 in Denver, CO to Ralph and Lucinda (Carhart) Carver. He joined his sister, Delphine and brother Robert and was later joined by his younger brother Steven. They lived in Dove Creek, Co and...
Barbara (Ludene) L. Smith (Riley)
Nov 11, 2022
Barbara L. Smith “Ludene”, age 83, passed away on November 11, 2022, in Grand Junction, CO.
She was surrounded by her 6 children: Dean A. Smith, Valerie Dianne Pulsipher, Susan Haschen, Glenn D. Smith, Robert D. Smith and Lisa D. Manley. Ludene was born in Ouray Colorado to Elsie Iola and Harry Lee Riley. Ludene is survived by 1 sister,...
Andrea Joann White (Frisch)
Nov 8, 2022
Andrea Joann Frisch White born September 15th, 1974 and died November 8th, 2022. Andrea is survived by and was the daughter of Robert Conrad Frisch of Grand Junction and Georgeann Jacobs of Olathe. She is also survived by her daughters McKayla Ann Frisch and Emily Dana Schneider, along with her husband Charles Alfred White. Andrea’s life revolved around her love...
Paul Douglas Von Seggern
Nov 6, 2022
Paul Douglas von Seggern, age 70, of Montrose, Colorado, died Sunday morning, November 6, 2022, at Montrose Regional Health. He was born on May 25, 1952, in Wayne, Nebraska, to Fredrick “Fred” G. von Seggern and Irene H. (Baker) von Seggern.
Paul spent the first few years of his life in Wayne, Nebraska. The family then moved to Chillicothe, Missouri...
Brett M Patterson
Nov 4, 2022
On Friday, November 4, 2022 our beloved Brett M. Patterson departed this earth and went to his eternal home at age 65.
Born in Phoenix, Az Brett’s childhood was filled with Sunday drives into the desert, vacations to National Parks with his mother, grandfather and two older brothers, as well as participating in Boy Scouts all of which nurtured and...
Goldie Hansen (Ehnen)
Nov 3, 2022
On Thursday, November 3, Goldie Ehnen Hansen, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, passed away in Montrose Colorado. She was eighty-four. Born to Martha and Raymond Ehnen in Marysville Kansas on February 4, 1938. Goldie was preceded in death by her parents Martha and Raymond, husband Harold, son Ron, and sisters Ila and Betty. She is survived by her...
Jerry Donald Overton
Nov 1, 2022
Jerry Overton
Jerry Donald Overton, 79, passed on 1 November, 2022, in Montrose, Colorado. Jerry was born on 21 June 1943 to George L. and Lucille Baldwin Overton in Memphis, Tennessee. He had two sisters, Barbara and Nell (deceased), and two brothers William and James (deceased).
Jerry grew up in Memphis Tennessee where he graduated from Oakhaven High School....
Edward (Ed) Miller Holton
Oct 30, 2022
Edward Miller Holton (Ed) died peacefully in Montrose on Sunday morning, October 30, after 90 great years on this earth.
Ed was born in Read, Colorado on August 31, 1932 and grew up in Hotchkiss (Go Bulldogs!). He was a tremendous athlete, boxing and playing football throughout high school. But his favorite sport for most of his life was water-skiing....
Charleen Dian Beard (Mills)
Oct 30, 2022
Charleen Dian (Mills) Beard, went peacefully to the Lord on Sunday, October 30, 2022 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 20, 1933 to Violet (Mueller) and Ivan Mills in Los Angeles, California and was raised in San Pedro, CA.
Charleen married the love of her life, Colonel James L. Beard, a decorated Special Forces...
Pamela Renee Gurney (Glick)
Oct 24, 2022
Pamela Renee Glick Gurney was born to Jerry and Dorothy Glick on March 13th, 1959, in Alice Texas, and returned to be with her Heavenly Father on October 24th, 2022, at the age of 63. Pam married Robert Christian Lambert on December 12, 1976. Robbie passed away tragically in a car accident leaving Pam widowed with their newborn son, Eric....
Anne Mcclelland
Oct 18, 2022
Anne McClelland
In memory of our mother, Anne Lee McClelland, aged 85, passed away on October 18, 2022.
She leaves behind 2 sons: Bill and Matt, 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandson. With all our love we are so happy you are now home.
There will be a short viewing followed by a service at the...
Edwin Syriac
Oct 17, 2022
Edward “Guitar Eddie” Syriac was born on April 21, 1948 and passed away October 17, 2022. Ed is survived by his wife Robin. He also leaves a son Wyatt (Kasie) Syriac of Palmer, Mass., with 3 grandchildren Felicia, Page, Kala, and a great-grandson Ryder. Ed loved making music and playing his guitar. He enjoyed fishing, having cats and riding his...
Pam Lillard
Oct 17, 2022
Pam Lillard, 78, passed away in her home on Monday, October 17, 2022. She was surrounded by her husband, Dick, of 60 years and her two daughters, Kimber and Dana.
Pam was born on September 28, 1944 at the naval yard in Brooklyn, New York. After 15 years as a navy brat, she finished her last two years of schooling...
Gayland Steven Thompson
Oct 17, 2022
Gayland Steven Thompson, age 69, passed away peacefully at the Historic Calamity Camp on the Uncompahgre Plateau on October 17, 2022, while out on a ride enjoying the fall colors and a picnic with his family.
Gayland was born on October 4, 1953 in Montrose, Colorado to his parents Oran Thompson and Lilly Duteil Thompson. Gayland grew up and attended...
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