Janice A. Riedlinger Hilken
Apr 28, 2024
Janice (Jan) Ann Riedlinger Hilken was the first-born of seven children to Magdalene andWilbert Riedlinger on September 6, 1958. She grew up in Bismarck, North Dakota where shegraduated from St. Mary’s Central High School and, later, the Mary College / St. AlexiusHospital program in respiratory therapy.After college, Jan relocated to Grand Junction, Colorado which remained her home until herunexpected passing...
Barry R. Jackson
Apr 21, 2024
A full wonderful life was completed on April 21, 2024, at closing time of 2:00 AM. Barry / Jake Jacksonpassed peacefully on a spring evening at his home in Silt, Colorado. Born on July 7, 1944 in Hamilton,Ontario, Canada, to James and Dorothy Parsons Jackson, he attended school in the Toronto area.Barry/Jake married Judy Amos in Toronto, and they have...
Melanie Gaye Doody
Apr 18, 2024
Melanie Gaye Doody, a cherished wife, stepmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on April 18th 2024, in Grand Junction, CO.
Melanie was the loving wife of James “Jimbo” Doody for 38 years. Together, they enjoyed skiing, traveling, camping, fishing, boating and embarking on adventures on their Harley. They both had a love for life’s simple pleasures and cherished every moment...
Alice Marie Prever
Apr 12, 2024
Alice Marie Prever went home to be with her Lord April 12, 2024. She was born February 28, 1931 in Edgeley, North Dakota to Martin and Ruby (Potts) Backhaus. Her family moved to Fowler, Colorado where she was raised. She graduated from Fowler High School. Alice met Lawrence Prever during her school years and they married in 1949. They moved to Cañon City, Colorado in 1953, where...
Cheralyn Torgerson
Apr 11, 2024
Cheralyn Torgerson, a woman known for her unwavering work ethic and immense love for animals, passed away on April 11, 2024, in Grand Junction, CO. She was born on October 8, 1972, in Ogden, Utah.Cheralyn's life was a testament to hard work and dedication. She was a graduate of Greenriver High School and carried that same commitment into everything she...
Kristy Wolfe
Apr 8, 2024
Obituary:In loving memory of Kristy Wolfe, an exceptional IT coordinator for St. Mary's Hospital, whose journey on this earth came to a peaceful end on April 8, 2024, in Grand Junction, CO. Kristy was born on November 9, 1972, in Norwalk, California, to her proud parents Kyle Wolfe and Bertha Haworth (Wolfe). She is survived by her beloved family and...
Eugene "Gene" Joe Diaz
Mar 27, 2024
Eugene Joe “Gene” DiazGene Diaz was born in Delta, Colorado to Dionisio and Petra Diaz on November 15, 1929,and passed away March 27, 2024, at his home in Silt, Colorado. Gene was married to EvaFernandez on June 21, 1948, and shared 69 amazing years together. Gene was employed byGarfield County and worked in the road and bridge department for over...
Jill Jeanine Oltmann
Mar 15, 2024
Jill Jeanine Oltmann, age 79, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024 in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was born on September 20, 1944 in Denver, Colorado to Rudolf and Clara Muhvich and was the third and youngest of three girls – older sister Jackie and older sister Judy. She grew up in rural Colorado on the Eastern Plains. Upon graduating...
Lorraine Mildred Behrs
Mar 15, 2024
Lorraine Behrs (nee Carlson) was born Nov. 21, 1927 in Nut Mountain, Saskatchewan, Canada andpassed away in Colorado on March 15, 2024 at age 96. She was the daughter of Swedish parents, Nelsand Mildred Carlson, and grew up poor on a farm. Lorraine’s father, Nels, had left Sweden at age 17 on acargo ship, later married Mildred, and rented a...
