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
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…]
Obituary: Lydia Ann ‘Rusty’ Lugenbeel Robertson
Feb. 19, 1955 ~ March 7, 2022 Lydia Ann “Rusty” Lugenbeel Robertson was born on Feb. 19, 1955, to Ben and Helen Lugenbeel in Meeker, Colorado, and gained her heavenly wings on March 7, 2022, in Tehachapi, California. She was blessed with the name “Rusty” by our Daddy when she[Read More…]
Obituary: Denise Grace Bear Runner
March 12, 1983 ~ March 14, 2022 Denise Grace Bear Runner was born on March 12, 1983, in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, to Dennis Bear Runner and Shirley (Red Star) Marshall. Denise made her journey to the Spirit World on March 14, 2022, at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux[Read More…]
Obituary: Sharon “Sherry” Lynn Klinglesmith
Nov. 17, 1944 ~ March 2, 2022 Sharon Lynn Klinglesmith passed away on March 2, 2022, at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs following complications from surgery. Sherry was born on Nov. 17, 1944, in Rifle, Colorado, the third child of Carl and Dixie Klinglesmith. The family moved to Meeker[Read More…]
Obituary: Jackie Meese
Jan. 28, 1938 ~ Feb. 27, 2022 Jackie Meese, 84, passed away Feb. 27, 2022 in Vernal, Utah, at the Landmark Assisted Living facility where she had stayed for the past month. Jackie Irene Girten was born Jan. 28, 1938, in Rifle, Colorado, to Cleva Portis and Bob Girten. She[Read More…]
Obituary: Richard ‘Dick’ Casey
June 8, 1946 ~ Feb. 18, 2022 When we see big yellow trucks and classic cars we will always think of Dick Casey. On Friday morning, Feb. 18, 2022, Dick Casey, with his bright blue eyes looking upward and arms stretched toward Heaven, left this earthly home and went to[Read More…]
