Obituaries
Georgetta Agnes Watts
Nov 1, 2023
Georgetta Agnes Watts went to be with her lord November 1, 2023. She was born October 12, 1934 in Laurel, Montana to Agnes and George Johann Meyer. She married Donald Eugene Watts in 1951. Together, they had three children, Jacqueline A Sublette, Debra Ann Blaw and Michael Eugene Watts. She has six grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 3 great great...
Michael James Kelley
Nov 1, 2023
Michael James Kelley was born on September 8, 1951, to Marie and Merlin (Jim) Kelley at St.
Mary's hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. He grew up in the Appleton area and attended Appleton Elementary school. He then went on to Fruita schools and graduated from Fruita Monument High in 1969.
Mike attended the old Mesa College for a period of...
Juanita Lynn Sims
Oct 31, 2023
Lynn Sims, 79, of Grand Junction, Colorado passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at her home. A resident of Grand Junction for the last 6 years and former resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming for 42 years, she passed away following a lengthy illness.
She was born on August 14, 1944 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the daughter of...
Peri Marie Johnson
Oct 30, 2023
Peri Marie Johnson, a resident of Whitewater, CO, passed away on October 29, 2023, after bravely battling several health issues over the years. She was born on January 20, 1956, in Bellevue, VA, and was the eldest of four children born to her parents, Leland and JoAnn (Karle) Muhr.
Peri found her soulmate and united in marriage with Merton...
Frank Allen Dunn Jr
Oct 27, 2023
Frank Allen Dunn, Jr died peacefully in his sleep at the Hope West Care Facility in Grand Junction on October 27, 2023. He was 87 years and 18 days old. He enjoyed having a beer with friends, trips to Las Vegas and working on his Divco milk truck. He will be missed! He is survived by his three daughters, five...
Russell DeWitt Reader
Oct 27, 2023
Russell Dewitt Reader (Rusty)
9/05/1959 - 10/27/2023
Rusty Reader was born to Bobbie Jo Reader (Park) and Darrell Eugene Reader. Rusty was born on the Lathem Ranch in Debeque, Colorado in a bunkhouse where Darrell had been working. He was named Russell after Russell Lathem, a man who he respected very much and was working for at that time....
Patricia Jane Johns
Oct 27, 2023
Patricia Johns, 75, died in her Grand Junction home on October 27, 2023. Patricia is survived by her husband, Michael Gormley and daughter Elena Gormley. Patricia moved to Grand Junction in 2018. She became active in the development of the Discovery Garden behind the Central Library. Patricia was also a supporter of the Grand Junction Symphony. She was a kind...
David Robert William Hoefer
Oct 26, 2023
David Robert William Hoefer, age 86, passed away on October 26, 2023. He was the middle child of five children born to Dr. Reverend Elmer and Thekla Hoefer in Rochester, NY. David was known to be a mischievous child who enjoyed pranks and misbehaving in church. His childhood included many family camping trips which influenced his love of the...
Charles William Banks
Oct 25, 2023
Charles William Banks, resident of Grand Junction, Colorado, died October 25, 2023, at age 81 from complications due to ALS.
Born September 1, 1942, in Sherman, Texas, he was the son of JB Banks and Lucille Smallwood nee Cummings.
After graduating from Sherman High School, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant....
Loretta Irene Thompson
Oct 24, 2023
Loretta Irene Gneiser Thompson, age 82, died the 24th of October, 2023 at Mantey Heights in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Born September 19th,1941 in Fort Morgan, Colorado, she was the daughter of the late Merritt and Irene Gneiser.
Loretta graduated from Alameda High School, in Lakewood, Colorado. She was a homemaker and child care provider for most of her life. She...
Faith Yvonne Larsen
Oct 23, 2023
Faith Larsen departed this world to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the evening of October 23, 2023 with her husband, Harold, and youngest daughter, Kami, beside her. Although saddened by her absence, we know she has received her Crown of Glory and that we and all those who believe in Jesus will join her before God’s...
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