Obituaries
Terry Lee Sommerfeld
Jul 7, 2023
Terry was born in Alpena, Michigan on September 22, 1939 to Norma and William J. Sommerfeld. As the eldest of 3 children, Terry was expected to take on significant responsibility through a complicated and challenging early family life. He remained a steadfast support for his brother and sister until his death.
Upon completion of his 2-year service in the...
Cheryl Christine Whitehurst
Jul 7, 2023
Cheryl died July7, 2023 after a 1 1/2 year struggle with colon cancer. She was born September 30, 1965 in Sioux Falls SD.
She was the daughter of Leslie Dean Karschnik of Grand Junction CO and Cynthia Ann Friedbauer of Sioux Falls SD.
She held an associate's degree from Technical Trades Institute, Medical Assistant. She attended high school at Washington...
Calvin Kent Calhoun
Jul 6, 2023
Calvin Kent Calhoun, age 61, passed peacefully in his sleep at home on July 6th, 2023. A long-time resident of the Western Slope, he was born in Grand Junction on July 19th, 1961, to Bill and Joyce Calhoun. The oldest of five children, much of his childhood was spent in Paradox, Colorado. One...
Joan Frances Rhyne
Jul 6, 2023
Joan F Rhyne 10-15-42 to 7-6-23.
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Joan Frances Rhyne on 7-6-23 at HopeWest in Grand Junction Colorado.
Joan was one of seven children born to Joseph Frank Gimple and Mary Rose Troyer/Gimple in Palisade Colorado, she was the middle child of six girls and one boy.
Her early childhood was...
Robert Eric Seedroff
Jul 3, 2023
On July 3, 2023, Robert Eric Seedroff passed away peacefully in his sleep, in his Grand Junction home, after bravely battling lymphoma for six years. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kathie, his children Heather Cousineau and Zachary Seedroff, son-in-law Brian Cousineau, grandchildren Gillian and Kellen, a sister Carol Lee (CO), a brother Richard Seedroff (FL),...
Christopher B Steele
Jun 28, 2023
Christopher B. Anthony Steele of many different places, departed us on June 28th 2023 In Grand Junction, CO at the age of 43. Chris was a musician, and a very loved husband, brother, and son. He loved blessing his family and friends, and would do anything to keep them happy. Chris was also a very proud dog dad to his...
Dennis Joe Schlarbaum
Jun 28, 2023
Dennis Joe Schlarbaum, 83, of Fruita, Colorado, passed away on June 28, 2023. He was deeply devoted to his family, especially his children and grandchildren. Dennis loved the outdoors, and his favorite activities were fishing and golfing.
Dennis’s family is planning a private ceremony for his immediate family at Mack Mesa Lake in Loma, Colorado. Towards the end of his...
Hugh Carl Laughlin
Jun 26, 2023
Hugh Carl Laughlin died on June 26, 2023, of complications from cirrhosis of the liver of unknown causes, he never drank or had hepatitis. He was 86 years old. Hugh was the son of Carvel Hugh Laughlin and Carvel’s wife, Fern Ione Laughlin. He was born and raised in Farmington, New Mexico and graduated from Farmington High School in 1955....
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