1948-2025 Gary Stewart passed away recently in Meeker, Colorado at the age of 76 following an ongoing illness, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Gary was born in Casper, Wyoming and was raised in Meeker where he lived for the majority of his life. In high school, Gary excelled[Read More…]
Tag: Obituary
Obituary – Rosemary Franson Brown
June 13, 1957 ~ Aug. 15, 2025 Rosemary was born in Bismark, North Dakota, the youngest of five children and the first girl in the family. She attended high school in the Lakewood area, attended Brigham Young University and Colorado State University where she graduated with a BFA. She married[Read More…]
Obituary – Arda Beth Harp
May 8, 1931 ~ Sept. 11, 2025 Arda Beth Harp passed away on Sept. 11, 2025, 94 years young and with a lifetime of good memories. Arda Beth (Madsen) Harp was born on May 8,1931 in Maybell, Colorado, the daughter of Harold Madsen and Estella Ottosen Madsen. She was born[Read More…]
Funeral Notice – Rosemary Brown
There will be a memorial service for Rosemary Brown of Meeker on Friday, Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. at the LDS Church (903 3rd St.) A full obituary will follow next week.
Funeral Notice – Gerald ‘Gary’ Stewart
Gerald “Gary” Stewart passed peacefully at Pioneers Medical Center. Please join the family for a celebration of life at 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at the park by the river. Please dress casually in your best flannel. If we have inclement weather, an alternate location will be held at[Read More…]
Obituary – Jeremy Len Lancaster
May 14, 1971 ~ Aug. 30, 2025 Jeremy Len Lancaster passed away on Aug. 30, 2025, at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah following a short illness of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). He was 54 years old. Jeremy was born in Rangely, Colorado, on May 14, 1971 to[Read More…]
Obituary – Sarah Tenae Kawcak Newtson
April 17, 1987 ~ Aug. 19, 2025 Sarah Tenae Kawcak Newtson was born in Craig, Colorado, on April 17, 1987, to Frank and Reneta Kawcak. Some of Sarah’s earliest memories were picking peas in the garden, riding horses through the field, and tending cows and sheep at the Levkulich place.[Read More…]
Obituary – Dean Arthur ‘Cowboy’ Ross
March 16, 1954 ~ Sept. 4, 2025 Dean Ross passed away in the company of family at the hospice care center in Grand Junction on Thursday morning Sept. 4, 2025. “Cowboy” fought a valiant battle with cirrhosis and passed away at the age of 71. Dean was born in Craig,[Read More…]
Obituary – Mary Strang
June 25, 1938 ~ Aug. 25, 2025 Longtime Meeker resident Mary Strang, 87, peacefully passed away on August 25, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Mary was born June 25, 1938, in Princeton, New Jersey, to the late Rev. John C. Crocker, Sr. and Mary Hallowell Crocker. She[Read More…]
Obituary – Ernest ‘Ernie’ Gianinetti
June 13, 1934 ~ Aug. 18, 2025 With deep gratitude, we announce the passing of Ernest “Ernie” Gianinetti, a lifelong Carbondale native who lived with heart, grit and a deep love for the land and people around him. Born to Ben and Alphonsine Gianinetti, Ernie was shaped early by the[Read More…]
OBITUARY – James ‘Jim’ Lee Ruckman
Jan. 29, 1937 ~ Aug. 10, 2025 James (Jim) Lee Ruckman was the firstborn son of Raymond Roy Ruckman and Clara Maud Johnson Ruckman, born on Jan. 29, 1937, in Powell Park, Rio Blanco County. When he was a toddler, around 1940, his family moved from the ranch on Powell[Read More…]
OBITUARY – Ray William Castle
Jan. 27, 1964 ~ July 31, 2025 The life of a man whose dedication and love shaped the lives of all who knew him is honored: Ray William Castle. He was a steadfast provider, a tireless worker, and a source of comfort, guidance and endless love. Ray was an amazing[Read More…]
