Obituaries

Warren L. Waterman

Jan 8, 2017

 

Sheriff Warren L. Waterman

March 31, 1942 ~ January 8, 2017

 

Warren L. Waterman, age 74, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 8, 2017, after an eighteen month battle with cancer. Warren died peacefully, at home, and in the presence of his family.

Warren was born on March 31, 1942 in Telluride, Colorado, to Clyde...

John Dale Mccleary

Jan 8, 2017

 

John Dale McCleary

September 30, 1964 – January 8, 2017.

 

In loving memory of John Dale McCleary, 54, of Montrose, CO, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 at St. Mary’s Medical Center surrounded by his family.

 

Born September 30, 1964 in Montrose, CO, he was the son of the late Jess McCleary Sr. and Viola Morlang Frye....

Franciszek Kania

Jan 6, 2017

FRANCISZEK KANIA   Beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on

Friday, January 6, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was 63.

Frank’s greatest joy was being around his family and friends, both near and far.  We will always remember his smile, his devotion to family, and the inexplicable ability to make everyone laugh.

We will always love...

Kathryn Ann Anderson (Galloway)

Jan 5, 2017

Kathryn Ann Anderson

August 23, 1928 ~ January 5, 2017

 

Kathryn Ann Anderson, age 88, passed away on January 5, 2017 at Heidi’s Chateau in Montrose, Colorado. Kathryn was born on August 23, 1928 to Lloyd E. and Lucille (Denby) Galloway in Nucla, Colorado. She grew up in Nucla and graduated Nucla High School in 1946. She then attended...

Celine Cascante

Jan 5, 2017

 

Celine Cascante

March 23, 1948 ~ January 5, 2017

 

Celine Cascante, age 68, passed away January 5, 2017 at the Kindred Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Celine was born March 23, 1948 to Irene Gallegos in Hernandez, New Mexico. Celine graduated from Espanola Valley High School. She worked as a legal secretary for the Visa Corporation. Celine married Gilbert...

Tamara "Tami" Sitton (Davis)

Dec 31, 2016

 

Tamara “Tami” Sitton

July 12, 1958 ~ December 31, 2016

Tamara “Tami” Sitton (Davis) went to meet Jesus, surrounded by her family, on Dec. 31st in Montrose CO at the age of 58.

Tami is survived by her husband Donald Sitton of Montrose; children: Nathan Sitton of Grand Junction, Teresa Atwood (Huber Ortega) of Rifle, Crystal Nething (Josh Nething)...

Beulah Mae Demmer (Jenkins)

Dec 31, 2016

 

Beulah Mae Demmer

January 2, 1932 ~ December 31, 2016

Beulah Demmer passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose, CO, in the morning hours of December 31, 2016.  She was a few days shy of her 85th birthday.

Beulah Mae Jenkins was born on January 2, 1932, to Howard and...

Lewetta Ann Mcclarren (Mouser)

Dec 29, 2016

Lewetta Ann McClarren

January 16, 1940 ~ December 29, 2016

 

Lewetta Ann McClarren, age 76, of Montrose passed away December 29, 2016 at Brookdale Sunrise Creek Assisted Living in Montrose.  Lewetta was born January 16, 1940 to Clarence Junior and Clara Isabell (Adcock) Mouser in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  She spent her childhood in Colorado Springs and Denver area, graduated...

Winona Pauline Powell (Smith)

Dec 28, 2016

Winona Pauline Powell

August 1, 1921 ~ December 28, 2016

 

Winona Pauline Powell, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 in the comforts of her home in Montrose, Colorado at the age of 95. She was born August 1, 1921 to Irl and Ella (Johnson) Smith in Allen County, Kansas. She spent most of her childhood and graduated high school...

Marlene A. Fister (Holbrook)

Dec 27, 2016

Marlene A. (Moe) Fister

May 15, 1953 ~ December 27, 2016

 

Marlene A. Fister, age 63, of Montrose, Colorado passed away December 27, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital and Medical Center in Grand Junction, CO.  Marlene was born May 15, 1953 to Leon and Alice (Bowens) Holbrook in Palmer, Alaska.  As a young child, her family moved to Colorado...

Joseph John Pante'

Dec 26, 2016

 

Joseph John Pante’

July 31, 1929 ~ December 26, 2016

 

Joseph John Pante’, 87, of Montrose CO, formally of Warren NJ, passed away on December 26,2016 in Montrose CO.  Joseph was born in Newark N.J. to Bartholemew Pante’ and Margaret Zenglein Pante’ on July 31, 1929.  Joe went to school at Kearny High School, Kearny NJ.  He married...

Desarae Leeann Jones

Dec 24, 2016

 

Desarae LeeAnn Jones (our flower in a patch of weeds), age 32, of Montrose, CO passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Montrose Memorial Hospital surrounded by those that loved her dearly; after a long-fought, courageous battle with breast cancer. She was the beloved wife of ten years to Jeremy Jones and mother to Lincoln Jones (7)...

Margaret M Peterson (Beach)

Dec 22, 2016

Margaret M. Peterson

February 12, 1923 ~ December 22, 2016

 

Margaret Marie Peterson, age 93, passed away on December 22, 2016 at the Montrose Memorial Hospital. Margaret was born February 12, 1923 to Sydney and Jennie (Silivus) Beach in Yuma, Colorado. Margaret was a member of the Rosemont Baptist Church in Montrose, Colorado. She loved her family and she...

Donald S. Benny

Dec 18, 2016

Donald S. Benny VETERAN March 3, 1923 – May 18, 2017

Don Benny, age 94, passed away peacefully at home (Sunrise Creek) with his son, Jim at his side.

Don was born to James E. Benny and Edith Totten Benny, March 3, 1923 in Hartford Ct. He spent his childhood growing up in Sherman CT. He earned his Bachelor of...

Maudie E. Leach (Underwood)

Dec 12, 2016

Maudie E. Leach, age 87, longtime Montrose resident, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016 at Brookdale Sunrise Creek in Montrose.  Survivors include son Ron (Karen) of Grand Junction, Colorado; four grandchildren, Sarah and family of Austin, Texas, Jeff and family of Seattle, Washington, Matt and Michelle of Grand Junction.  Also surviving is Maudie’s sister, Polly Sinner of Montrose; and four...

Clara Cesley Ila (Kaiwa)

Dec 7, 2016

 

Clara Cesley (Kaiwa) Ila

October 1, 1945 ~ December 7, 2016

Clara Cesley (Kaiwa) Ila, age 71, of Montrose, passed away, December 7, 2016 at her  home, with her loved ones present.  Clara was born October 1, 1945 to Kenneth and Naomi Kaiwa at Misima Island. Her childhood was spent on Misima Island  and she graduated from Rabaul High...

Dorothy Alida Chace

Dec 6, 2016

Dorothy Alida Chace

May 2, 1929 – December 6, 2016

 

     Dorothy Alida Chace, age 87, formerly from Englewood, CO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at the Valley Manor Care Center under the care of Hospice.

She grew up an only child in Warren, RI, where she...

George Albert Works, Jr.

Dec 4, 2016

 

George Albert Works, Jr.

May 13, 1918  ~  December 4, 2016

George Albert Works, Jr., age 98 and a resident of Montrose since 1990, died in his home on Sunday, December 4, 2016.  George was born May 13, 1918 at Vernon, Texas and the first child of George Albert Works Sr. and Florence Elizabeth Enos Works.  He grew up...

Jay M Chadwick

Dec 4, 2016

 

Jay M. Chadwick

1933~2016

On Sunday, December 4, 2016, Jay M. Chadwick went to stay with his heavenly father for eternity. He was our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and adored great- great grandfather to his own little angel. He passed away at his home with loved friends at this side, he was a participant of P.A.C.E. and loved...

Jamie Carpenter (Crossfield)

Dec 2, 2016

 

“A Life Well Lived”

Jamie Crossfield Carpenter

May 20, 1912 ~ December 2, 2016

Jamie Crossfield Carpenter, age 104, of Montrose, Colorado went to her heavenly home on December 2nd, 2016 after “A Life Well Lived”.  Jamie was born May 20, 1912 to Charles E. and Lucy (Young) Crossfield in Pratt, Kansas. She spent her early childhood there. At...