Obituaries
E. Marie (Diehl) Cole
Dec 20, 2023
Marie Cole, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
She was born Estelle Marie Diehl on December 26, 1933 in Glendale, CA, to Harry Oliver and Jessie Pearl (Rhodes) Diehl. Her ancestors were of German, French, and Swiss descent.
Marie grew up in the small Mojave Desert town of Trona, CA. As a child, she learned to play...
Ronald Leonard Unger
Dec 19, 2023
On 19 December 2023, at the age of 88, Ronald Leonard Unger passed away.
Ron was born in Harvey, Illinois in 1935. He was the only child of the late Leonard and Emily Unger. After graduating high school he later proudly served in the U.S. Army and National Guard, a time that he cherished and honored throughout his life.
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Marvin Lee Peterson
Dec 19, 2023
Marvin Lee Peterson was born in Grand Junction, Colorado on April 4, 1948 to Darrell and Lula ( Oyler ) Peterson he passed from this life on December 19, 2023 at Whitewater, Colorado at the age of 75 years 8 months and 15 days.
He lived in the Grand Junction area most of his life. Marvin served in the...
John Leo Cheek
Dec 17, 2023
John Leo cheek 74 fought a long battle with cancer and finally God called the fight, reclaiming his child and giving him peace Sunday December 17th
John was Born 1949. in Michigan. He is the son of John and Francis Cheek. John was a veteran of the US Army Airborne Rangers, having served as a private first class soldier....
Karl Gary Watts
Dec 16, 2023
Karl Gary Watts was reunited with his maker on December 16th, 2023. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Arville and Goldie Watts, Karl married his first wife, Rebecca in 1965 and together they had two sons (Michael and Shawn) and one daughter (Karin) before divorcing.
Karl was known to many in the community as someone who worked...
Stacy Kristina Peters
Dec 16, 2023
With deepest sorrow, we announce that Stacy Kristina Peters, aged 53, our beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt, and best friend, passed away on December 16, 2023. Those who knew Stacy, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Stacy would do anything for those she loved. She had a spark and an intensity about her unlike any...
Charles Gale Johnson
Dec 15, 2023
Charles Gale Johnson, age 84, passed away at his home in Clifton, Colorado surrounded by his loved ones on Dec. 15, 2023.
Chuck, as he was affectionally called, was born on Sept. 28, 1939 in Wardell, Missouri to David James Johnson and Mary Fanny Storey. The family later moved to Colorado where Chuck followed his father’s footsteps in working for...
Joyce Ann Christensen
Dec 14, 2023
Joyce Ann Christensen, age 87 of Buena Vista Colorado passed away on Dec 14,2023 at Hope West in Grand Junction Colorado.
Joyce was raised in Windsor Vermont and graduated from Windsor High School in 1955. Joyce was married to Paul Dean Christensen and lived in Buena Vista for the past 49 years. Joyce has lived in Grand Junction/Fruita, Colorado...
Warren Leslie Greenhaw Jr
Dec 13, 2023
Warren Leslie Greenhaw Jr. passed on December 13, 2023 following a long illness.
Warren was born July 27, 1946 in Parkland CA to Warren L. Greenhaw Sr. and Louis M. Greenhaw
Warren graduated from Alexandre Ramsey high school in 1964. He attended Minnesota Dunwoody College of Technology. He was self-employed in auto body painting.
He was a veteran of the...
Daniel Raymond Ames
Dec 12, 2023
Our beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, husband, cousin, and friend, Daniel Raymond Ames, passed away following a courageous battle with illness on December 12, 2023, in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dan was born in Burley, Idaho on December 27, 1957, to Lanny R. and Naomi Wright Ames.
Dan enjoyed an adventurous childhood, traveling the world during his father’s and later his...
Roderick Frederick Kennen
Dec 11, 2023
We are saddened to announce the passing of Roderick “Rod” Frederick Kennen on Dec. 11, 2023, at the age of 89. Rod was born in Waterbury Connecticut, the oldest son of 6 children.
Rod entered the U.S. Airforce and proudly served his country at various duty stations around the globe, including 4 tours of duty in Vietnam.
Rod ended his...
James F Paronto
Dec 11, 2023
Jim Paronto served as the NCAA Baseball Secretary Rules Editor but has also served as a teacher, coach and administrator his entire adult life. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Adams State College and a Doctorate of Education in Athletic Administration from Brigham Young University.
Paronto taught and coached high school football and baseball in El Centro,...
Robert Lane Scott
Dec 10, 2023
Robert Lane Scott, age 64, from Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away on December 10, 2023. He was born in Billings, Montana, the fourth and youngest child of Robert (Bob) and Mary Scott on June 24, 1959. He married Tammy Sue Striegel on June 26, 1988, in Greeley, Colorado.
Born into a family that loved horses, Robert was a...
Dominic Joseph Simonetti
Dec 10, 2023
Dominic Joseph Simonetti, age 96, died Sunday, December 10, 2023, at HopeWest Hospice Care in Grand Junction, CO.
Dominic graduated from Grand Junction High School, where he excelled in academics, wrestling and football. After graduating early from high school, Dominic enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the Alaskan Territory before it became the 49th state. After his service, Dominic...
Elaine Angela Davis
Dec 8, 2023
Elaine Angela Davis ,age 66 passed 12/08/23 following a lengthy hospital illness.
Born 2/17/57 in Grand Junction,Colo. Elaine was daughter of the late Amelia (Mollie) Colunga-Zentmyer and Edward Zentmyer of Fruita, Colo.
Elaine graduated from Grand Junction High School and was a homemaker and a caregiver to many. During her life she participated in several church organizations ,The National...
Kent Franklin Kehler
Dec 7, 2023
Kent F. Kehler, age 93 of Grand Junction CO passed away at home under hospice care. Kent was born in Monte Vista Colorado to Clyde and Mildred (Helmick) Kehler. He grew up in Center Co on the family farm until his high school years when his father moved the family to California, where Kent graduated from high school. After graduation...
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