Obituaries

Billie Don Love (Shinn)

Billie Don Love (Shinn)

Oct 13, 2016

 

Billie Don Love

February 26, 1932 ~ October 13, 2016

 

Billie Don Love, age 84, of Montrose, Colorado died October 13, 2016 at Heidi’s Chalet in Montrose where she has resided for a few years.  Billie was born February 26, 1932 to Don and Lena (Ramsey) Shinn in Logan, New Mexico where she spent her childhood and received...

Peggy Anna Cox (Bielz)

Peggy Anna Cox (Bielz)

Oct 9, 2016

 

PEGGY ANNA COX

November 4, 1929 ~ October 9, 2016

 

Peggy Anna Cox, 86, of Ouray died after a lengthy illness Oct. 9, 2016 at Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose, Colo., where she had been a resident for the past three years.

Peggy was born to Arthur V. Bielz and Anna L. (Beery) Bielz on Nov. 4,...

Sonny Glen Jones

Sonny Glen Jones

Oct 9, 2016

 

Sonny Glen Jones

April 4, 1959 ~ October 9, 2016

 

Sonny Glen Jones, age 57, passed away on October 9, 2016 in the comforts of his home, with his family at his side. Sonny was born on April 4, 1959 in Montrose, Colorado to Edward and Coral (Yates) Jones. Sonny grew up in Montrose, and was a member...

Bradley Allen Culver

Bradley Allen Culver

Oct 8, 2016

 

Bradley Allen Culver

April 25, 1967 ~ October 8, 2016

Bradley Allen Culver, born April 25, 1967 peacefully passed away on October 8, 2016 at Montrose Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.  Bradley was born with Spina Bifida but was able to walk using braces and crutches, preferring that over a wheelchair.  He refused to see himself...

Louie J Dicamillo

Louie J Dicamillo

Oct 6, 2016

 

Louie DiCamillo

A life lived to the fullest is a tribute to God himself and thanks for his bountiful blessings.  Louie J. DiCamillo did just that almost every day in his 83 years of life. Born on June 22, 1933, in Montrose, Colorado, as the youngest of 11 children to Louis DiCamillo and mother Mary English DiCamillo, Louie grew...

Enid Butler (Peacock)

Enid Butler (Peacock)

Oct 4, 2016

 

Enid Butler, 85, a long-time Montrose resident passed away on Tuesday evening, October 4, 2016, following a long illness.

Enid was born in Grand Junction, Colorado, on December 11, 1930, to Henry Melvin Peacock and Clea Eliza Pehrson Peacock. She was the second of two daughters. She spent her early childhood in Glade Park, Colorado. The family later moved...

Elizabeth "Beth" Etta Kauffman (Randall)

Elizabeth "Beth" Etta Kauffman (Randall)

Oct 2, 2016

 

Elizabeth “Beth” Etta  Kauffman

July 17, 1917 ~ October 2, 2016

 

Beth Etta Kauffman, age 99, formerly of Norwood, Colorado, and a resident of Grand Junction, Colorado, died Sunday, October 2, 2016 at The HopeWest Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction.  Beth was born July 17, 1917 to Edward Teft and Rebecca R. (Taggart) Randall in Elbridge, New...

Darrel M Flager

Darrel M Flager

Sep 30, 2016

 

Darrel M. Flager

November 7, 1938 ~ September 30, 2016

 

Darrel M. Flager, age 77, of Montrose, Colorado died Friday, September 30, 2016 at San Juan Living Center in Montrose.    Darrel was born November 7, 1938 to Charles and Viola (Hoskins) Flager in Pawnee, Oklahoma.

He spent his childhood in Palisade, graduating from high school and then to...

Anna M. Devries (Smith)

Anna M. Devries (Smith)

Sep 30, 2016

 

Anna M. DeVries

August 19, 1923 ~ September 30, 2016

 

Anna M. DeVries, age 93, of Montrose passed away September 30, 2016 at her home.  Anna was born August 19, 1923 to Clyde and Opal M. (McCluskey) Smith in Wallace, Idaho.  She spent her childhood and received her education in Ouray, Colorado. Anna married Jerry DeVries on December...

James Lee Howe

James Lee Howe

Sep 26, 2016

James Lee Howe

May 25, 1932 ~ September 26, 2016

 

James Lee Howe, age 84, passed away on September 26, 2016 in the comforts of his home in Montrose, Colorado. James was born May 25, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to James Henry and Grace Adeline (Bennett) Howe. James grew up in Port Huron, Michigan and graduated from Port Huron...

Deanna Elizabeth Snyder (Ormsby)

Deanna Elizabeth Snyder (Ormsby)

Sep 23, 2016

 

 

DeAnna Elizabeth Snyder

September 10, 1977 ~ September 23, 2016

 

DeAnna Elizabeth Snyder was born September 10, 1977 in Valentine, Nebraska. She passed away September 23, 2016, having just celebrated her 39th birthday. She was preceded in death by her sister, Dana Serve and her brother-in-law Michael Harris. She is survived by her parents Jean Snyder-Ormsby and...

Joyce Patricia Harrison (Lyen)

Joyce Patricia Harrison (Lyen)

Sep 22, 2016

 

Joyce Patricia Harrison

August 21, 1936 ~ September 22, 2016

 

Joyce Patricia Harrison, age 80 of Montrose, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at her home. Joyce was born August 21, 1936 in Delores, Colorado to Emerson and Barbara (Cash) Lyen. Joyce was raised in Grand Junction, Colorado. She graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1955. In...

Clarence Alvin Blunt

Clarence Alvin Blunt

Sep 21, 2016

Clarence Alvin Blunt

September 8, 1927 ~ September 21, 2016

 

Clarence Alvin Blunt, age 89, passed away on September 21, 2016 in the comforts of his home, with his wife at his side. Clarence was born on September 8, 1927 in West Port Township, Iowa to Chester and Valborg (Nelson) Blunt. Clarence spent his childhood in Milford, Iowa, graduated...

Kenneth William Kohlenberg

Kenneth William Kohlenberg

Sep 21, 2016

Kenneth William Kohlenberg

July 22, 1926 ~ September 21, 2016

 

Kenneth William Kohlenberg, age 90, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at the Homestead of Montrose.  Ken was born on July 22, 1926 to William and Ida (Siever) Kohlenberg in Bunker Hill, Illinois. Ken grew up in Illinois and continued on to become an Aerospace Engineer for Lockheed Martin....

Forrest Chapman

Forrest Chapman

Sep 19, 2016

 

Forrest Acie Chapman

“Mr. Ace”

June 5, 1931 – September 19, 2016

 

Forrest Acie Chapman age 85 formally of Olathe, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at The Horizon’s Retirement Community in Eckert, Co.

 

Ace married the love of his life Audrey Lee Stanphill on July 4, 1963, Ace & Audrey celebrated 53 years of marriage this...

Stuart Slattery

Stuart Slattery

Sep 18, 2016

Stuart Slattery

July 14, 1953 ~ September 18, 2016

 

Stuart Slattery, 63 of Montrose passed away, due to a motorcycle accident on September 18, 2016. Stuart was born July 14, 1953 to James and Alma Slattery in California. Stuart is survived by his wife Donna Slattery, sister Mary (Duane) Slattery Hirsch of Minnesota; brother Patrick (Patti) Slattery of Nevada;...

Berta Earline Schell (Ragan)

Berta Earline Schell (Ragan)

Sep 13, 2016

Berta Earline Schell

March 17, 1929 ~ September 13, 2016

Berta Earline Schell peacefully finished her life on this earth and entered into the presence of her Heavenly Father on September 13, 2016. Earline was born on March 17, 1929, Berta Earline Ragan, in Perryton, Texas where she grew up. She married her high school sweetheart, best friend, and love...

Helen Carlson (Larson)

Helen Carlson (Larson)

Sep 12, 2016

Helen Carlson

April 22, 1920 ~ September 12, 2016

 

Helen Carlson, age 96, passed away September 12, 2016 with her loving husband, Carl, at her side, in Montrose, CO. Helen was born April 22, 1920 to Martin and Genora Larson.  Helen spent her childhood in the Milan area and graduated from Milan High School before continuing her education at...

Helen May Aust (Knapp)

Helen May Aust (Knapp)

Sep 11, 2016

 

Helen May Aust

March 3, 1922 ~ September 11, 2016

Helen May Aust passed away on September 11, 2016 at her home in Montrose, Colorado.  She was born March 3, 1922 in Chinook, Montana to Margaret Ramberg Knapp and William Burton Knapp.  She grew up on the family farm in Mt. Pleasant, Washington and graduated from Washougal High School...

Lucas Scott Oeltjenbruns

Lucas Scott Oeltjenbruns

Sep 11, 2016

 

Lucas Scott Oeltjenbruns

January 13, 1989 ~ September 11, 2016

 

Lucas Scott Oeltjenbruns, age 27, left to be with the Lord, September 11, 2016 at the HopeWest Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction, Colorado. Luke was born January 13, 1989 in Delta, Colorado to Roger and Lisa (Jones) Oeltjenbruns. Luke spent his childhood in Delta and graduated from...