July 8, 1941 – Jan. 9, 2022 A celebration of his life will be held on May 21, at 10 a.m. at the 4-H Building in Meeker. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to Meeker Education Foundation, in honor of George and Glenda Wenschhof[Read More…]
Obituaries
CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Richard Ellsworth
July 1, 1945 – Dec. 8, 2021 Please join us for a celebration of his life on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 10 a.m. at the Fairfield Center.
Celebration of Life: Richard Ellsworth
July 1, 1945 – Dec. 8, 2021 Please join us for a celebration of his life on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 10 a.m. at the Fairfield Center.
Obituary: Lonnie Shults
Dec. 20, 1942 ~ May 2, 2022 Lonnie Shults — husband, father, papa, cowboy and rancher — passed away Monday, May 2, 2022, at his home in Meeker, Colorado. A lifelong rancher, Lonnie started his life’s journey on Dec. 20, 1942, with his parents Winnie and Ivo and big sister[Read More…]
OBITUARY: Delton Ray Gerloff
Jan. 28, 1946 ~ April 13, 2022 Delton Ray Gerloff, son of Alvin and Laura Gerloff, was born Jan. 28, 1946, in Fredericksburg, Texas. He was the youngest of three children. As a child, he attended the public schools of Kerrville, Texas, and graduated from Tivy High School in 1964.[Read More…]
Celebration of Life: George Wenschhof
July 8, 1941 – Jan. 9, 2022 A celebration of his life will be held on May 21, at 10 a.m. at the 4-H Building in Meeker. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to Meeker Education Foundation, in honor of George and Glenda Wenschhof[Read More…]
OBITUARY: Chloe Bea “Judy” McGruder
April 18, 1932 ~ April 25, 2022 Chloe Bea McGruder aka Judy McGruder passed away peacefully at home with her daughter Joy and granddaughter Kelly by her side on April 25, 2022, in Grand Junction, Colorado. Twins Chloe Bea and James Lee were born on April 18, 1932, in Meeker,[Read More…]
Obituary: Thomas Dirk Murray
Oct. 18, 1956 ~ April 16, 2022 Thomas Dirk Murray was born on Oct. 18, 1956, to Judy (Harris) Murray and Keith Murray in East Ely, Nevada. He passed away at the age of 65 on Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Grand Junction, Colorado, while surrounded by loved ones. Most[Read More…]
Death Notice: Delton Ray Gerloff
Jan. 28, 1946 ~ April 13, 2022 Services will be held at Meeker Assembly of God at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 22, 2022. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Meeker Volunteer Fire Department through Grant Mortuary, P.O. Box 333, Meeker, Colorado, 81641.
Obituary: Stephen Charles McSweeney
Dec. 24, 1949 ~ March 18, 2022 Stephen Charles McSweeney, accomplished software engineer, voracious reader, dog lover, mountain biker, tennis player, skier, hunter, fisherman, rancher, Civil War history enthusiast and master of comical storytelling, passed on March 18, 2022, the day after he celebrated his favorite holiday, St Patrick’s Day. [Read More…]
Obituary: Thomas F. Pessel
Nov. 28, 1925 ~ April 6, 2022 Thomas F. Pessel, 96, of Sea Girt, New Jersey, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at his home. Born Nov. 28, 1925, in Princeton, New Jersey, Tom grew up in Hopewell, New Jersey. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly[Read More…]
Obituary: Kevin Brumm
Oct. 7, 1951 ~ March 26, 2022 Kevin was a spiritual man with a very strong faith in the Lord. He was a loving father, member of Rangely Christian Church and a loyal friend to all who knew him, He had a passion for industry technology, science fiction and adventure.[Read More…]



