Betty Mae Unfred
Sep 8, 2026
Betty Mae Unfred, of Grand Junction, CO passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, at HopeWest Hospice.
Born on April 2, 1932, in Wayton Arkansas, her life was a beautiful reflection of her steadfast faith, generous spirit, and deep love for God, family and others. She carried her faith not simply as a belief, but as a way of life –...
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...
Peyton Leigh Smith
Sep 10, 2026
Peyton Leigh Smith, affectionately known as "Pey Pey," went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 10, 2026. She passed away peacefully at home in Molina, Colorado, surrounded by her family, after a brave two-year battle with cancer.
Born on July 21, 2014, in Lamar, Colorado, to James and Rebekka Smith, Peyton filled every room with...
Sandra Darlene Rossi
Sep 9, 2026
Sandra Darlene Rossi (Wright), passed away on September 9, 2026, in Grand Junction, Colorado, at HopeWest Hospice Care Center. She was born on March 23, 1965, in Canton, Ohio.
Sandra fought a long and difficult battle with cervical cancer. In April of this year, she was admitted to the hospital in Sarasota for kidney failure. After her release, she received in-home...
