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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Sandra W. Adams
Jun 11, 2025
Sandra W. Adams 88 years old, of Montrose, CO passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at Montrose Regional Health.
She was born on December 24, 1936, in Bootle, England to John Frederick and Winifred Jones. She spent most of her young life in England with her two brothers and a half- brother and half -sister. She loved to dance and...
Cedelia M. Jiminez
Jun 7, 2025
Cedelia M. Jiminez, 93 years old, of Montrose, Co went home to be with the Lord on June 7, 2025. Cedelia was surrounded by faith and her loving family.
Cedelia was born on November 19, 1931, in Canjilon, New Mexico to Joseph Raynaldo Morales and Maria Inez Maestas. Cedelia moved to Montrose, Colorado with her family at a very young age.
Most...
Beaula "Bee" Helgeson
Jun 6, 2025
Beulah (Bee) Lillegaard Helgeson came into this world on November 1, 1923, in the tiny town of Stephen, Minnesota, on November 1st, 1923. After an incredible 101 years of life, she passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025.
Bee grew up in Bagley, Minnesota, where she first crossed paths with her future husband, Hunter. Her first impression? She thought he was...
Helen Legendre - Orr
Jun 6, 2025
Helen started her education in a one room schoolhouse in Central and South America where she spent her childhood. She went stateside to attend a Catholic High School in New Orleans, Louisiana where she met Octave J. Legendre. They were married on June 6, 1945. Her desire was to be an airline stewardess, but at that time they were required...
Dimitri S. Axarlis
Jun 4, 2025
Dimitri S. Axarlis passed away on June 4th, 2025. A father, husband and friend. Dimitri was a great man and always knew how to make everyone in the room laugh and light up.
Born April 8, 1958, in Khartoum, Sudan.
Dimitri was a dedicated family man. A father to three daughters Gabriella, Sophie and Marissa. He spent his weekends camping, hunting, fishing...
Michael Joseph Berry
Jun 2, 2025
Michael Joseph Berry, aged 86, passed away on June 2, 2025, at home in Montrose, Colorado. Born on October 16, 1938, in Clondalkin, County Dublin, Ireland, to Patrick Gerald Berry and Nora Wimsey Berry. Though born in Dublin, Michael spent his formative years in Ballymote, County Sligo; along with his three younger brothers—Gerald, David, and Donald.
When Michael was sixteen, he...
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