Obituaries
Colleen Lynette Woods
Jul 10, 2023
Colleen Lynette Woods, age 64 died July 10, 2023 after a short battle with ovarian cancer.
She was born June 21, 1959 in Grand Junction Colorado to Emil and Roberta Woods. Colleen attended Eagle Valley High School and Mesa State college.
She had been a long time employee at St Mary’s Hospital where she served as an Administrative Assistant primarily...
Sally Jean Pape
Jul 9, 2023
Sally J. Pape was a twin to Shirley Howell. The girls were born in Kansas City Mo. to Thomas and Frances O’Brien on October 18, 1933. Sally was married to Hubert E. Pape who passed away in 2012. She lived the remaining years in their home in Grand Junction until her relocation to Capella Assisted Living Center in March of...
Kenny Ray Himes
Jul 8, 2023
Kenny Ray Himes age 61 died July 8, 2023 following a sudden illness.
Born October 28, 1961 in Lynwood, CA, he was the son of the late Clyde Himes and Donna Alexander. Kenny attended Central High School in Grand Junction Colorado. Kenny was employed as an auto body and paint technician for over 30 years, he enjoyed hunting, drag...
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...
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