Obituaries
JoAnne Teresa Schelling
Sep 18, 2025
I followed my guiding light in search of my wings. I told the kids I would know when I found them. The next day, I told them they had been found — white with red highlights. When all was quiet, I took flight.
Born to Joseph and Catherine Rolfes on September 4, 1937, in Iowa City, Iowa.
Mom was preceded in death...
Carolyn Louise Aust
Sep 14, 2025
Carolyn Louise Aust (née Hice) went home to her heavenly father on Sept. 14, 2025. She passed away, valiantly and peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.
Carolyn was born March 22, 1943, in Paonia, Colorado, to William and Genevieve (née Weyrauch) Hice.
As a small girl, Carolyn's every whim was indulged by four wonderful women – as her mother, both of her...
Louis Fredrick Achierno
Sep 13, 2025
Louis Fredrick "Fred" Achierno was born October 22, 1944, in Dever, Colorado to Louie and Julia Achierno. He was an only child. Fred died in hospice care at Hopewest, September 13,2025, after dealing with dementia for several years. His family had been with him about 24 hours prior to his death.
After attending Adams State College from 1962-1966, Fred took a...
Marvin Duane Brewster
Sep 12, 2025
Marvin Duane Brewster, 86 of Grand Junction, CO. Born 6/24/1939 in Akron, CO. to Arthur C. Brewster and Doris Ann Steggs. Married to Jeanette H. Hicks on March, 30th 1959 in Denver, CO. He is survived by wife Jeanette H. Brewster, daughters, Cindi L. Barnes and James. Bonnie A. Brewster and Carla Murr, Michelle E. Vinski and Thomas, Stefanie J....
William "Bill" Styers
Sep 12, 2025
Born in Henrietta, Oklahoma, William “Bill” Styers lived a full and vibrant life. He moved to Blythe, California, where he attended high school and developed a lifelong love for athletics. He excelled in track and field—particularly shot put—as well as football and basketball. In his later years, he enjoyed playing softball and coaching youth baseball, sharing his passion and wisdom...
Jordan Tyler McCurdy
Sep 10, 2025
Jordan Tyler McCurdy, 39, passed away September 10, 2025 following a sudden illness.
Born Jan 7th, 1986 in Grand Junction, CO. He was the son of the late Richard McCurdy & Teaa McCurdy of Grand Junction, CO.
Jordan enjoyed playing video games & loved to hunt. He loved the outdoors along with fishing. He loved finding new rocks from everywhere he went....
Pamela Sue Price
Sep 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pamela Sue Price, a loving mother and a remarkable woman. Pam's long courageous battle with cancer came to an end on September 9. 2025 surrounded by family. She was 69 years old.
Pamela was born on June 30, 1956 to Elmer & Lydia Eisenach in Grand Junction, CO. She was...
Edward Leonard Pease
Sep 9, 2025
Edward Leonard Pease (September 23, 1943 – September 9, 2025)
Edward Leonard Pease went to be with the Lord peacefully and surrounded by his immediate family on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at the age of 81 in Grand Junction, Colorado after a brief illness.
Edward is survived by his wife, Priscilla Thornton Pease; daughters Deborah Pease Kalivoda (James) and Karen Pease Davie...
Thomas Darrell Sherman
Sep 8, 2025
Tom was born on August 9, 1935, at Saint Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, MT, the second of seven children to Arthur and Laura (Anderson) Sherman. He was raised on the family farm in Ballantine, MT, and attended Huntley Project School. A gifted student with a passion for mathematics and history, Tom even stepped in to teach his history class during...
George E Wong
Sep 8, 2025
George Wong, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, under the care of HopeWest Hospice Care Center.
George was born in Durango, Colorado, to Clara Gonzales and Sam Wong, on June 20, 1933. He grew up in Telluride, Colorado, and graduated high school at Telluride High School in 1951. He went on to Mesa Junior College from...
Chad O'Neil Baker
Sep 6, 2025
Chad O’Neil Baker, age 58, passed away on September 6, 2025, following a sudden illness. Born on June 8, 1967, in Grand Junction, Colorado, he was the son of the late Bill Baker and Mary Baker.
Chad built a successful career as a master carpenter. He took great pride in his work and loved helping people. Over the years, he worked...
Margaret Eleanor Bowman
Sep 6, 2025
With hearts full of sorrow, we share the unexpected passing of our beloved Margaret “Peggy” Eleanor (Van Wagenen) Bowman. Peggy is lovingly remembered by her children, Patrick Galligan of Denver, daughter Shannon Galligan-Kennedy and son-in-law David Galligan-Kennedy of [Peoria, AZ]; her cherished grandchildren Kelcey (32), Elijah(28), Madison(20) and Isabella(19); as well as step grandsons (Christopher (37) and Korey (36) Kennedy)...
Lowell Harrison Jones
Sep 5, 2025
Lowell Harrison Jones passed away peacefully among family at the VA Medical Center in Grand Junction, CO on 9/5/25.
Lowell was a proud Vietnam War Veteran who served valiantly in the United States Airforce. He was honored at the VA with a Veteran’s Final Salute following his passing.
A pillar to his family, Lowell balanced quiet strength with a giant, gentle, caring...
Sue Anne Carner
Sep 5, 2025
Sue Anne Carner, born on September 3, 1961, in Olathe, Colorado. She was 64 years old when she passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, in Grand Junction, Colorado. Her family likes to think of her birth as "sunshine" and her death as her "sunset."
Sue lived a life marked by vibrant energy and deep faith. A devoted Christian who loved...
Julie A. Skramstad
Sep 2, 2025
Julie Alice Skramstad, a woman of warmth, kindness, and strength, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the age of 78, following complications from pancreatitis.
Born on September 12, 1946, in Virginia, Minnesota, Julie was the daughter of the late Joseph and Adelaide Woods. She graduated from Hibbing High School in 1964 and attended Hibbing Junior College Nursing School. On...
Edith D. Johnson
Sep 1, 2025
Dell Johnson was born in Madera, California, and grew up in Lemoore, California, where she met and married Bill Johnson. Together, the Navy took them on many adventures, living in Virginia Beach, VA, San Diego, CA, Alameda, CA, and Bremerton, WA. In 1983, Dell moved to Rifle, Colorado, where she resided until retirement. Afterward, she enjoyed traveling and spending time...
Ronald Lee King
Aug 31, 2025
Ronald Lee King age 78, Passed away August 31, 2025 in Grand Junction, CO.Born September 30, 1946 in Gregory, South Dakota, he was the son of Kenneth and Gladys (Liegel) King.
Ron graduated from Central Community College in Grand Island, Nebraska in mechanical Drafting.
Ron was employed as Truck driver for 15 years out of Nebraska. He also worked as a mechanic...
James Melvin Keel
Aug 30, 2025
James Melvin Keel, age 71, died August 30, 2025, following a long illness.
Born in Kountze, Texas, son of late father J.B. Keel, and late mother Anita Keel (Reed).
J.K. was a welder/fabricator by trade for many years, as well as an over the road truck driver.
J.K. enjoyed fishing, listening to old country music, riding his motorcycles, and spending time with his...
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