Jon Clark De Fore, 82, passed away on August 31, 2026, in Grand Junction, Colorado. Born on November 27, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, Jon lived a full and active life shaped by family, service, faith, and the many interests that brought him joy.
Jon made his home in both San Diego, California, and Grand Junction, Colorado. He worked in the automotive...
Richard Rieger, a devoted servant, faithful friend, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on August 31, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on June 14, 1950, Rick lived a life defined by faith, service, quick wit, and deep dedication to his community.
A proud veteran, Rick served as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force from 1969 to...
Barbara Claire Baird, lovingly known as Barb, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, in Craig, Colorado, with the love of her life, Ralph, by her side. She was 98 years old.
Barb was born on March 28, 1928, in Miles City, Montana, to Marjory and Edwin Kahler. She lived a long life defined by grit, determination, independence, and an unmistakable...
George Othy Briner, beloved husband of Jody Kent Briner, passed away on August 31, 2026, at the age of 91.
George was born on February 17, 1935, in Oregon, Missouri, the fourth of ten children born to Edith (Doty) Briner and Lewis O. Briner. After high school, George served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Following his service,...
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Dylan McDorman.
Dylan was deeply loved and will be remembered by his family and friends for the person he was, the memories he created.
Although his life was far too short, the love he gave and the lives he touched will never be forgotten.
There are no words that...
We are accepting donations in honor of Mr. Lacy to be put toward his cremation and send off home. Please contact Brown's Cremation if you are interested in helping with his care.
Derrick Sobolewski, 59 years old, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026. Born on October 4, 1966 to Norbert Sobolewski and Jadwiga Sobolewska, Derrick grew up in Bialystok before moving to America, where he successfully owned and operated a construction company for over 30 years. Derrick was larger than life. Charismatic and boundlessly energetic, he was the life of the...
Francis Glenn Katzenberger, 73, of Glade Park, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2026, following a sudden illness.
Born on May 27, 1953, in Freeport, Illinois, to the late Martin Glenn and Cordella Marie (Peters) Katzenberger, Francis grew up grounded in strong family values and faith. In his youth, he served as an altar boy at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church...
Bill Martin, a true Colorado cowboy, passed away on September 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born in Glenwood Springs, CO. He grew up on the family ranch on Sweetwater Creek, Gypsum, near the one homesteaded by his grandparents, Bill and Ella Gannon, in the early 1900s. Bill and his older sister Lorna attended the one-room Sweetwater School...
Always remembered and forever missed
Jeff lived a full life. Born in Indiana, his family.
Moved to National City CA where he graduated,
and became a Carpet layer with his family business.
He enjoyed his golfing, and met Sheryl in Spring Valley CA.
Two months later April of 1977 Jeff and Sheryl were
Married. A few months later they moved to Carbondale CO
with their sons Patrick...
In Loving Memory of Robin Lynn Welpley Schreiber
Robin Lynn Welpley Schreiber was born in Burbank, California, and grew up in Placerville, California. As a young adult, she moved to Southern California, where she began building a life filled with family, creativity, and love.
Robin became a cosmetologist and welcomed her first daughter, Alicia Janaha Torres (Cepeda), into the world. Later, while...
Lucille Clemmer, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on August 26, 2026. Lucy lived a life centered on faith, family, and acts of love that touched everyone who knew her.
Above all else, Lucy’s family was the heart of her world. She was an extraordinary mother to her three children (Alice Elwood, Tyler Clemmer, and Tracy Pestana), a...
Thomas Harvey Nankervis, 68, passed away on August 21, 2026, at UCHealth Anschutz Medical Campus after a courageous battle with MDS.
Tom was born on November 8, 1957, in Flint, Michigan, to Cliff and Madalyn Nankervis. He grew up in Flint and graduated from Flint Southwestern High School. From an early age, Tom had a love for hockey and went on...
Judy Suzanne Overholt
March 2, 1953 to August 21, 2026
Judy Suzanne Overholt, 73, of Grand Junction, Colo., passed away at Community Hospital due to complications following a surgery. She was surrounded by her loving family and passed peacefully. Suzanne was born March 2, 1953 in Uravan, Colorado, to Olton Richard Cross and Doris Laverne (McMillan) Cross. She was the younger sister...
Linda Raley, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, was called to rest on August 21st at her home in Grand Junction, after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness. Born on January 18, 1945, in Denver, she was the daughter of Lon and Nettie Robbins. Linda was the only child out of her ten siblings to have been born...
George was called home in the early hours of the morning of August 20th, 2026 after fighting a long, hard battle with cancer. He passed surrounded by family and love, in the comfort of the home of his first wife, Linda Lee.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. Lee and Mona Rae, as well as his siblings,...
Rita Kay Trninich, 87, of Cedaredge Colorado passed away peacefully on August 17th, 2026.
Rita was born on August 3rd 1939 in East Chicago, Indiana to Edward Spilly and Mary (Westfall) Pfluhaupt. She was the firstborn, followed by her brother, Eddie, 2 years later.
After her parents divorced in 1948, her mother remarried a Calhan, Colorado cowboy, Harold I. Clark and she...
Norma (Jean) Hovet January 24, 1941 – August 15, 2026
Norma Jean Hovet, 85, of Fruita, Colorado passed away August 15, 2026. Jean was born to Wesley and Flora Doney on January 24, 1941, in Las Animas, Colorado. In 1962, she married Ray Andis. She had three boys, Wilbur (Willy), Allen (Smiley) and Wesley (Buster).
Jean achieved a teaching master’s degree in...
Harold Daniel "Dan" Casey, affectionately known to many as "Handy Dan the Plumbing Man," passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, in the caring hands of HopeWest Hospice.
Dan was born on January 9, 1944, in Clearwater, Florida. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, enlisting in April 1962 and receiving an Honorable Discharge in April 1966...