Obituaries

Robert Allen Kettle

Robert Allen Kettle

Sep 30, 2024

Robert “Bobby” Allen Kettle, age 66 died September 30, 2024, following complications during a hospital stay for a broken hip. Leukemia had left him unable to fight infections and after discovering a significant heart issue, covid, and pneumonia he decided his body had had enough and it was time to go home to be with his parents. 

Bobby was born in...

Matt Dalton

Matt Dalton

Sep 29, 2024

Earl Matthew Dalton, affectionately known as Matt, was born on November 25, 1962, in the beautiful state of Colorado. He departed this life on September 29, 2024, in Grand Junction, Colorado, after a long battle with health issues. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, kindness, and laughter that will be cherished by all who knew him.

Matt was a...

Robert Eric Wilson

Robert Eric Wilson

Sep 28, 2024

Robert Eric Wilson was born in Yreka, CA to parents Robert and Ellen Wilson. He was raised on the Klamath River where his father was the manager of a PP&L power plant. Bob graduated from Siskiyou High School and went on to join the National Guard. Following his discharge he went to work for the Forest Service. 

He then met and...

Ruth Leanne Dickey

Ruth Leanne Dickey

Sep 27, 2024

Leanne Dickey March 15, 1952 – September 27, 2024 

Leanne Dickey, age 72, passed away peacefully at Hospice Care Center on September 27, 2024. Born on March 15, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Leanne was the beloved daughter of Lee Arden and Ruth Mary Dugdale. Preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Irv Dickey,

 Leanne’s legacy of love and...

Nola Anita Kelley

Nola Anita Kelley

Sep 26, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Anita, a beloved wife, stepmother, and friend, on September 26, 2024. She was a cherished member of our family, known for her boundless love and compassion. Anita was a devoted wife to J.D. Kelley, sharing many wonderful years together filled with love and joy. Her unwavering support and affection for him were...

Gerry Edward Spomer

Gerry Edward Spomer

Sep 25, 2024

Gerald "Gerry" Spomer was born in Clifton Colorado to Ed and Marge Spomer on January 15 1942 Gerry spent all of his childhood in the Grand Junction Area. Gerry went to elementary school and Jr high on Orchard Mesa and then Graduated Grand Junction High School in 1960.

 After High school Gerry left for the Army. He was stationed in France...

Linda Kay Connors

Linda Kay Connors

Sep 22, 2024

Linda Kay Connors, age 72, passed away September 22, 2024 following a long illness. Born October 31, 1951 in Grand Junction, CO, Linda was the daughter of the late David Hoyt and Pearl Burkhard Hoyt. Linda graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1972. Linda was a homeworker and enjoyed gardening, fishing, crocheting, cooking and tending to her rose garden....

Jeremy LaRay Stahl

Jeremy LaRay Stahl

Sep 19, 2024

Jeremy LaRay Stahl (Husband, Father, Son, Brother) went to be with the Lord on September 19, 2024.

Jeremy was born on October 25, 1977 to David & Susan (Gronewold) Stahl in Sibley, IA. On September 13, 2008 Jeremy married the love of his life and high school sweetheart Melinda Rieger. They made their home in Clifton CO with 4 wonderful children....

Donald Glenn Pettygrove

Donald Glenn Pettygrove

Sep 18, 2024

Donald Glenn Pettygrove 74, joined his Savior in glory on September 18 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. 

 Don was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Robert and Darlene Pettygrove. In 1961, the family relocated to Centralia, Illinois, where he grew up alongside his sister Sharon and brother Kim. Don was especially proud to be a Centralia "Orphan" and continued to follow...

Virginia Ruth Saunders

Virginia Ruth Saunders

Sep 16, 2024

Virgina Ruth Saunders, (Grandma Ginny or Sis) went to be with her Lord and Savior after a short battle with cancer. Virginia was born in Mack, Colorado, and this is where she lived her entire life. Growing up on a farm, with her 3 brothers and a sister, she spent most of her time outdoors, working on the family homestead....

Shannon Suzanne Campbell-Smethurst

Shannon Suzanne Campbell-Smethurst

Sep 14, 2024

Shannon Suzanne Campbell- Smethurst passed on September 14.  

She was a gifted and passionate english teacher at Montrose high school for over 20 years. Shannon moved to Montrose at age twelve from the Denver area. After attending Montrose high school, she studied at Western state to become a teacher. Eventually she continued her education and attained her masters. As well...

William Lawrence Blevins

William Lawrence Blevins

Sep 13, 2024

William Lawrence "Bill" Blevins, a devoted family man, veteran, and longtime resident of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on October 5, 1930, in Grand Junction to Willis and Lotus Blevins, Bill lived a life marked by service, faith, and love for his family and community. 

Bill was born and raised...