Clifton Smart
Oct 5, 2026
Clifton Wayne Smart, known to family and friends as "Clif," passed away on October 5, 2026, in Grand Junction, Colorado, at the age of 54.
Born on August 16, 1972, in Modesto, California, Clif spent most of his early life growing up in California before moving to Washington, where he built a career as a truck driver. It was there that...
Reo Joseph Zentz
Sep 25, 2026
Reo Joseph Zentz passed away of natural causes on September 25, 2026, in Molina, Colorado. He was born on March 6, 1935, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and lived a life marked by skillful hands, quick wit, deep loyalty, and an easy friendship that drew people to him. He was, in every sense, a man who knew how to build, restore,...
Harcourt A. Tew, Jr
Sep 22, 2026
HARCOURT A. TEW, Jr. “Harky” passed away September 22, 2026, with his loving ladies (Jacklin, Bonny, Lynn, and Becky) by his side at the age of 89 after a lengthy battle with COPD at The Lodge at Grand Junction assisted living.
Harky was born June 15, 1937, in Ketchikan, Alaska. Growing up his family ran a tugboat service in Ketchikan for...
Barbara Ann Gruennert
Sep 19, 2026
Barbara Ann Gruennert, affectionately known as Barb, passed away on September 19, 2026, in Cedaredge, Colorado. She was born on October 8, 1941, in DeKalb, Illinois, and lived a life marked by steady work, generous service, and deep family bonds.
Barb was a 1959 graduate of Fort Atkinson High School, Wisconsin a milestone that marked the beginning of a life defined...
Phillip J. Morlang, JR
Sep 16, 2026
Phill Morlang 93 passed away at La Villa grand rehab center after a severe fall. He was born February 12, 1933 to Philip Morlang and Molly Snyder Morlang in Montrose County Colorado.
Growing up in Olathe, he helped his dad farm. He graduated from Olathe high school, married Alene A Pratte , moved to Uravan, Colorado, and drove truck for a...
Eldon Craig Clinkenbeard
Sep 13, 2026
Eldon Craig Clinkenbeard, known to many as Craig and affectionately as “Clink,” passed away at home in Grand Junction, Colorado, on September 13, 2026. He was born on October 9, 1961, in Grand Junction, and Colorado remained the place he loved as home throughout his life.
Craig built a 45-year career as a truck driver, a role he proudly described as...
