Obituaries
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...
Sandra Jean Chambers
Aug 28, 2025
Sandra Jean Chambers was born to Dr. Peter A. Matteroli and Frances J. Myers in Grand Junction, CO. She graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1956. Sandra married James Edmunds in 1956. Later she married Carlon Chambers. They enjoyed traveling, dancing, playing cards, and expoloring Colorado in their four wheel drive. Sandra is survived by her two daughters: Cyndi...
Etta Loree Williams
Aug 27, 2025
Loree Etta Williams, age 94, died peacefully on August 27, 2025, in her home in Grand Junction, CO. She was born June 27, 1931, in Montrose, CO. She was the daughter of the late Charles Earl Stockton and Susan Leola York.
Loree attended various high schools within the Western Slope of Colorado. During her younger years, her family followed a pioneering...
Patricia Garland
Aug 26, 2025
She had a trip booked to play with loved ones on the Oregon shore, but Heaven must have needed her just a little bit more.
Pat was born at the old St. Mary’s Hospital on 11th and Colorado in Grand Junction, Colorado. She spent her early elementary years there before moving to Sacramento, California with her family. It was in Sacramento...
Michael Joseph Wilgus
Aug 24, 2025
Michael Joseph Wilgus, age 79, died August 24, 2025 following a long illness.
Born April 19, 1946 in Michigan, he was the son of William Wilgus and his beloved wife Alda.
As the son of a commanding officer, Michael grew up in the Air Force. Michael graduated Jesuit High School with honors; attended Northeastern JR. College and Regis College where he finished...
Kevin Roberts
Aug 17, 2025
Kevin Roberts was born in Hudson, Colorado, to Neal E. Roberts and Ida H. Roberts, and resided in Arvada, Colorado.
He is survived by his six sisters: Meredy (Robert) Dockery, Lisette Roberts, Renee Roberts, Darcy (Bill) Thaxton, Janeal (Larry) Doctolero, and Shayne (Stanley) AnKoviak. He is also survived by his son, Logan (Sydney) Roberts; his two step-children, Sheila (Jake) Brubacher Grand...
Cleone Rae Nelson
Aug 15, 2025
CLEONE RAE NELSON – Cleone Nelson died at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction, CO on August 15, 2025. She was born on January 6, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa, to Andrew Crawford & Irma Andersen; they lived in nearby Grimes. They moved to Missouri Valley, IA, and then, during World War II they move to Little Rock, AK...
Marian Elizabeth Turner
Aug 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, yet with gratitude for her beautiful life, that we share the passing of our beloved Mary. On August 14, 2025, at the age of 43, Mary left this world peacefully, surrounded by the people she loved most.
Mary was born on January 17, 1982, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, to Leo and Linda...
Rodney D Madrid
Aug 13, 2025
Rodney “Bubba” Demetrio Madrid, age 55, was called home on August 13, 2025.
He was born on September 28, 1969, in Alamosa, Colorado. He was the son of Demetrio and Patricia Madrid.
Rod graduated from Alamosa High School in 1988 and also graduated from the Arizona Auto Institute in Phoenix Arizona. He was a man of many talents, but enjoyed his work...
Sherrie Anderson Sadler
Aug 11, 2025
Sherrie Anderson Sadler, of Grand Junction, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on August 11, 2025, at the age of 69.
Born and raised in Tennessee, Sherrie graduated from Smyrna High School and began a diverse career. She worked as a local fashion model, a real estate agent with Century 21, and later as an advertising agency coordinator in Nashville,...
Sarah Nell Gabriel
Aug 10, 2025
Sarah Nell Gabriel of Grand Junction, Colorado, went home to Jesus on August 10, 2025, after living over 101 years on this earth. There was a huge celebration in heaven when she was met by so many of her family and friends that had the privilege of knowing and loving her before God took them home. Sarah, above all else,...
Joan Alvena Mease
Aug 10, 2025
Joan Mease, age 88, went home to be with her lord and savior, Jesus, on Sunday August 10th after a short fight with pancreatic cancer.
Joan Bohl was born in her grandparents home in Konantz, Colorado in Baca county on September 1st 1936 to George and Odessa Bohl.
Her life on this earth was spent loving people and she knew how to...
Robin Lee Cherp
Aug 8, 2025
Robin Lee Cherp, 86, died peacefully at home in Crawford, Colorado on August 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia. Robin was born on June 13, 1939 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was the son of Donald Isadore and Roma Marie (Heiman) Cherp.
The family moved to Grand Junction when Robin was...
David Charles Ravanelli
Aug 7, 2025
David Charles Ravanelli left his earthly home on August 7, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
David or “Mr. Rav” as his students called him, was born in Trinidad, CO, on July 14, 1941, to Charles and Blanche Ravanelli, graduated from Trinidad High School Class of 1959, and graduated from Trinidad State Junior College. Thereafter, he pursued and received several advanced degrees...
Timothy Robert Stewart
Aug 7, 2025
Tim R. Stewart, beloved father, grandfather, and companion, passed away on August 7th, 2025, at the age of 65, following an illness. Born in Pasadena, California, Tim was the son of Constance Ann Stewart and Robert A. Stewart.
A graduate of Pasadena City College, Tim’s love for the outdoors and adventure shaped much of his life. In the early 2000s, he...
Geraldine Marie Jewell
Aug 5, 2025
Geraldine (Geri) Marie Jewell passed away August 5, 2025 in Rifle Co. Her life was dedicated to family. She had an unwavering independent spirit. She was one of 10 children born to Richard and Othlie Simms (Robinson) in Rifle CO. It was here that she learned her love of family, strength and perseverance.
Family was the most important thing and brought...
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