Obituaries

Joseph Stanley Swain

Joseph Stanley Swain

Apr 15, 2025

Joseph Stanley Swain, of Grand Junction, Colorado passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the Larchwood Inn in Grand Junction, CO. He was 75 years old.

A Celebration of Life for Joe will be held Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Brown's Cremation and Funeral Service Chapel in Grand Junction with Rev. Danny Wilke Hospice Chaplin officiating. Visitation...

William Charles Batiste

William Charles Batiste

Apr 14, 2025

William Charles Batiste, age 88 died April 14, 2025. Born in 1937 in California, he was the son of the late Urbano and Anna Batiste.

He grew up in Sacramento, California, and attended college at Sacramento State, where he met his wife Margaret whom he was with for over 60 years before her death in 2018.

They then moved to Davis, California...

Richard Wayne Stulc

Richard Wayne Stulc

Apr 13, 2025

Richard Wayne Stulc, 74, passed away at Hope West Ferris Hospice Center in Grand Junction, CO, on April 13th, 2025, at 10:40 PM after a long battle with stomach cancer.

He was born in Lewistown, Montana, on March 23rd, 1951, to Viola Elizabeth (Peterson) Stulc and Frank Vincent Stulc. He spent his early childhood years in Winifred, Montana, and attended Flax...

Mary Sue Lowdermilk

Mary Sue Lowdermilk

Apr 13, 2025

Sue Lowdermilk, 88, passed away on April 13, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Born Mary Sue Anderson on June 14, 1936 in Baldwin, Colorado to Albin and Francis Anderson.

Sue graduated from Paonia High School and also attended Mesa State College.

Sue married Dwayne Lowdermilk on February 11, 1956 and from this union three sons were born.

Sue spent her...

David Lee Krill

David Lee Krill

Apr 12, 2025

David Lee Krill, age 85 years, died April 12th 2025, following several months of heart related illness.

Born April 20th 1939 in Olathe, CO, he was the son of the late August and Gladys Krill.

He was a veteran of the US Marines having served as Lance Corporal, during 1957 to 1959, stationed primarily in the South Pacific.

David was employed as a...

Janet Louise Blackman

Janet Louise Blackman

Apr 10, 2025

In Loving Memory of Janet Louise Blackman CoxAugust 21, 1942 – April 10, 2025With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for her life, we announce the passing of Janet Louise Blackman Cox, who entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Mantey Heights Rehabilitation and Care Center in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was 82 years old.

Born on August 21,...

Henry Earl Cherry

Henry Earl Cherry

Apr 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Henry Earl Cherry July 13, 1945 – April 9, 2025

Henry Earl Cherry passed away peacefully at his home on April 9, 2025, surrounded by the love and care of his daughters and granddaughters who were by his side at his final passing from this world. He was 79 years old and remained young at heart.

Born on...

Harold Ellis Dollar

Harold Ellis Dollar

Apr 9, 2025

Harold Ellis Dollar, age 86, died on April 9, 2025, in his home in Grand Junction, CO. Born to JZ and Mary (DeVore) Dollar near Walnut, MS. Started his careers with the 3-C’s “Cotton, corn, and cows” at 5 years old. Graduated Walnut High School, MS. Enrolled in the USAF. Stationed in Greece and Japan.

In Japan, he decided to follow...

Ronald Alan Powers

Ronald Alan Powers

Apr 8, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ronald A. Powers

September 14, 1952 – April 8, 2025

Ronald A. Powers passed away on April 8, 2025, in Grand Junction, Colorado, at the age of 72. Born on September 14, 1952, in Pueblo, Colorado, Ron was the beloved middle son of Robert and Elsie Powers and grew up alongside his brothers, Robert and Douglas.

Ron called many...

Antonio Mondragon

Antonio Mondragon

Apr 7, 2025

Antonio Mondragon, best known as Tony, age 88, died April 7, 2025 and was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Mondragon; his son, Mike Mondragon; and his grandson Mario Mondragon. Tony and Helen were wed on September 18, 1954, spent 61 years side by side and are now resting peacefully together again.

Born April 27, 1936, in Mesita, Colorado, Tony...

John Phillip Hollinger

John Phillip Hollinger

Apr 4, 2025

John Phillip Hollinger, age 56, passed away peacefully at home April 4, 2025, following a valiant fight against lung cancer.Born August 27, 1968, in Chicago, IL, beloved son of Mark Hollinger, Grand Junction, and Katherine Kylen, Grand Junction. John faced lifelong challenges with a cheerful heart and can-do attitude. He incurred a brain injury when he was 14 months old...

Jimmie Eugene Walz

Jimmie Eugene Walz

Apr 4, 2025

Jimmie Eugene Walz Sr., 88, of Grand Junction, Colorado passed away April 4, 2025. Born on October 2, 1936, in Grand Junction to Ivan and Ella Walz, he was a devoted husband to Shirley ann, and a loving father to Jimmie Eugene Jr.(Alicia), Jody Holt(Cindy), Justin Lee(Kelly), Kay Lynn(Ron), and Korena(Paul). Our dad was a member of the Pipe Fitters...

Beverly Jean Anderson

Beverly Jean Anderson

Apr 4, 2025

Beverly Jean Anderson, born on July 26, 1950, in Colorado, passed away on April 4, 2025, at the Hopewest Hospice Care Center. 

Throughout her working life, Beverly dedicated between 10 to 15 years working with electronics, where she demonstrated her remarkable work ethic and talent. She also spent a couple of years working at a local liquor store, engaging warmly with...

Janice Carol Hendricks

Janice Carol Hendricks

Apr 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Janice HendricksMarch 15, 1940 - April 2, 2025Janice Hendricks, a woman full of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family, passed away on April 2, 2025, surrounded by those who cherished her. She was 85 years old.

Born March 15, 1940, in Lamar, Colorado, Janice was the beloved daughter of Carl Leon Pierson and Lavina “Urso”...

Ruth Elizabeth Landis

Ruth Elizabeth Landis

Apr 2, 2025

Ruth Elizabeth Landis, age 80, died on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025 following a long battle with many ailments.

Born on April 13th, 1944, in Fullerton, California, she was the daughter of the late John and Evelyn Landis.

Ruthie was a follower of Christ and member of Calvary Chapel for 50 years, with approximately 25 years spent at the Grand Junction Calvary Chapel,...

Albert Colunga

Albert Colunga

Apr 1, 2025

Albert Colunga passed away April 1, 2025, at the age of 97. He was born on September 6, 1927, one of 10 children, to Eleno and Antonia Colunga in Grand Junction, Colorado, where he spent most of his life.

Albert was proud to have honorably served his country in the United States Army during World War II.

He retired from Holsum Bakery...

Rileigh Michelle Taylor

Rileigh Michelle Taylor

Apr 1, 2025

Rileigh Michelle Taylor, 15, entered into Heaven on April 1st 2025. Rileigh, the beloved daughter of Michael George-Taylor and Andrea Taylor (Martinez) was born on February 24th 2010, in Ann Arbor Michigan. Though her life here was too short, it is full of memories filled with love. She was always advanced in hitting her milestones as she grew, as if...

Carol Ann Burns

Carol Ann Burns

Mar 31, 2025

Carol Ann Rickstrew was born to Gene Roy Rickstrew and Etta Lou Buffington and had the good fortune to be raised by her loving stepfather, George Edward Macdonell. Carol loved growing up on their ranch on Missouri Heights with her siblings; Bill and Terry Rickstrew, and Max, Mary Becky Macdonell. She loved horses, the outdoors and competing in rodeos. She...

Charlotte Ann Gerdes

Charlotte Ann Gerdes

Mar 31, 2025

Charlotte Ann Gerdes, 86, was born to her parents Marjorie and Charles on June 19th 1938 in Cherokee, Iowa.

The family, including her younger brother Chuck, moved from Iowa to California and back to Iowa again. When she was in junior high she got polio and was considered a survivor of the disease. Her mother remarried and had her baby sister,...