Obituaries
Thomas Darrell Sherman
Sep 8, 2025
Tom was born on August 9, 1935, at Saint Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, MT, the second of seven children to Arthur and Laura (Anderson) Sherman. He was raised on the family farm in Ballantine, MT, and attended Huntley Project School. A gifted student with a passion for mathematics and history, Tom even stepped in to teach his history class during...
George E Wong
Sep 8, 2025
George Wong, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, under the care of HopeWest Hospice Care Center.
George was born in Durango, Colorado, to Clara Gonzales and Sam Wong, on June 20, 1933. He grew up in Telluride, Colorado, and graduated high school at Telluride High School in 1951. He went on to Mesa Junior College from...
Chad O'Neil Baker
Sep 6, 2025
Chad O’Neil Baker, age 58, passed away on September 6, 2025, following a sudden illness. Born on June 8, 1967, in Grand Junction, Colorado, he was the son of the late Bill Baker and Mary Baker.
Chad built a successful career as a master carpenter. He took great pride in his work and loved helping people. Over the years, he worked...
Margaret Eleanor Bowman
Sep 6, 2025
With hearts full of sorrow, we share the unexpected passing of our beloved Margaret “Peggy” Eleanor (Van Wagenen) Bowman. Peggy is lovingly remembered by her children, Patrick Galligan of Denver, daughter Shannon Galligan-Kennedy and son-in-law David Galligan-Kennedy of [Peoria, AZ]; her cherished grandchildren Kelcey (32), Elijah(28), Madison(20) and Isabella(19); as well as step grandsons (Christopher (37) and Korey (36) Kennedy)...
Lowell Harrison Jones
Sep 5, 2025
Lowell Harrison Jones passed away peacefully among family at the VA Medical Center in Grand Junction, CO on 9/5/25.
Lowell was a proud Vietnam War Veteran who served valiantly in the United States Airforce. He was honored at the VA with a Veteran’s Final Salute following his passing.
A pillar to his family, Lowell balanced quiet strength with a giant, gentle, caring...
Sue Anne Carner
Sep 5, 2025
Sue Anne Carner, born on September 3, 1961, in Olathe, Colorado. She was 64 years old when she passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, in Grand Junction, Colorado. Her family likes to think of her birth as "sunshine" and her death as her "sunset."
Sue lived a life marked by vibrant energy and deep faith. A devoted Christian who loved...
Julie A. Skramstad
Sep 2, 2025
Julie Alice Skramstad, a woman of warmth, kindness, and strength, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the age of 78, following complications from pancreatitis.
Born on September 12, 1946, in Virginia, Minnesota, Julie was the daughter of the late Joseph and Adelaide Woods. She graduated from Hibbing High School in 1964 and attended Hibbing Junior College Nursing School. On...
Edith D. Johnson
Sep 1, 2025
Dell Johnson was born in Madera, California, and grew up in Lemoore, California, where she met and married Bill Johnson. Together, the Navy took them on many adventures, living in Virginia Beach, VA, San Diego, CA, Alameda, CA, and Bremerton, WA. In 1983, Dell moved to Rifle, Colorado, where she resided until retirement. Afterward, she enjoyed traveling and spending time...
Ronald Lee King
Aug 31, 2025
Ronald Lee King age 78, Passed away August 31, 2025 in Grand Junction, CO.Born September 30, 1946 in Gregory, South Dakota, he was the son of Kenneth and Gladys (Liegel) King.
Ron graduated from Central Community College in Grand Island, Nebraska in mechanical Drafting.
Ron was employed as Truck driver for 15 years out of Nebraska. He also worked as a mechanic...
James Melvin Keel
Aug 30, 2025
James Melvin Keel, age 71, died August 30, 2025, following a long illness.
Born in Kountze, Texas, son of late father J.B. Keel, and late mother Anita Keel (Reed).
J.K. was a welder/fabricator by trade for many years, as well as an over the road truck driver.
J.K. enjoyed fishing, listening to old country music, riding his motorcycles, and spending time with his...
Dorothy Mae Monger
Aug 28, 2025
Dorothy, age 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 28, 2025. She was born on December 28, 1935, to the late Thomas Ira Jones and Viola Mae (Cowin) Jones in Coleman, Oklahoma, later moving to Texas and then Dove Creek, Colorado, when her mother remarried Paul Lafeyette (Fett) Nixon, who raised her from childhood. She attended school and...
Sandra Jean Chambers
Aug 28, 2025
Sandra Jean Chambers was born to Dr. Peter A. Matteroli and Frances J. Myers in Grand Junction, CO. She graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1956. Sandra married James Edmunds in 1956. Later she married Carlon Chambers. They enjoyed traveling, dancing, playing cards, and expoloring Colorado in their four wheel drive. Sandra is survived by her two daughters: Cyndi...
Guillermo "Willie" Villarreal
Aug 27, 2025
Guillermo "Willie" Villarreal, 79, of Meeker, Colorado, passed away on August 27, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. To family and friends he was known as Willie. He was born on March 17, 1946, in Eagle Pass, Texas, to Virginia and Manuel Villarreal. Willie grew up in Crystal City, Texas, before moving to Greeley, Colorado, in 1962....
Etta Loree Williams
Aug 27, 2025
Loree Etta Williams, age 94, died peacefully on August 27, 2025, in her home in Grand Junction, CO. She was born June 27, 1931, in Montrose, CO. She was the daughter of the late Charles Earl Stockton and Susan Leola York.
Loree attended various high schools within the Western Slope of Colorado. During her younger years, her family followed a pioneering...
Robert Leonard Dabner
Aug 26, 2025
Robert “Bob” Leonard Dabner passed away on August 26, 2025. He was deeply loved by his children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, friends, and all who knew him. Bob was a devoted dad, grandfather, uncle, son, brother, and friend, and his presence will be profoundly missed.
Bob was born in Oakland, California, to Harold and Georgia Dabner. He was a proud triplet...
Patricia Garland
Aug 26, 2025
She had a trip booked to play with loved ones on the Oregon shore, but Heaven must have needed her just a little bit more.
Pat was born at the old St. Mary’s Hospital on 11th and Colorado in Grand Junction, Colorado. She spent her early elementary years there before moving to Sacramento, California with her family. It was in Sacramento...
Michael Joseph Wilgus
Aug 24, 2025
Michael Joseph Wilgus, age 79, died August 24, 2025 following a long illness.
Born April 19, 1946 in Michigan, he was the son of William Wilgus and his beloved wife Alda.
As the son of a commanding officer, Michael grew up in the Air Force. Michael graduated Jesuit High School with honors; attended Northeastern JR. College and Regis College where he finished...
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