Robert ‘Bob’ Sunderlin, Jr.
Robert "Bob" Sunderlin, Jr., 75, passed away Dec. 9, 2017. Bob was born Feb. 8, 1942, in Gunnison, Colo. and was raised at the family ranch at Iola, Colo.; and on the Tex Lodge Ranch Resort at Iola,...
View ArticleRobert D. Brickman, MD, JD
Robert David Brickman, age 80, retired cardiac surgeon and attorney, died at his home in Charlottesville, Va., on Sunday, Nov. 19. He was born on April 6, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio. Bob Brickman led an...
View ArticleMarjorie L. Tiner
Marjorie’s life began on Jan. 23, 1930 in Pratt, Kan. She is the daughter of Ralph E. and Ola Jane (Gray) Wright. Marjorie was united in marriage to James Tiner on August 26, 1951 at the Mulvane United...
View ArticleApple Beck (aka Bonnie Lou Beck)
Jan. 23, 1951 – Nov. 2017Apple Beck passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017 at Montrose Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her friends. Apple came to Gunnison in 1972 to attend Western State...
View ArticleNorman Anthony ‘Tony’ Anderson
Norman Anthony “Tony” Anderson found peace Nov. 14, 2017 after battling cancer. Tony was born July 9, 1941 in Lawton, Okla. to Norman Arnold and Myrne Mullman Anderson. He was preceded in death by his...
View ArticleService announcement
A celebration of Martha E. Gentry’s life will be held Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 2 p.m. in the University Center Theater on the WSCU campus. A reception will follow.Section: Obituaries
View ArticleArpad Szallar
Arpad Szallar passed away peacefully on Nov. 12 at his home in Loveland surrounded by his family and beloved cat, Lily. Arpad was born Oct. 13, 1929 in East Chicago, Ind., to John and Elizabeth...
View ArticleMartha E. Gentry
Martha Elizabeth Gentry, Ph.D., was born Nov. 22, 1926 in Bluefield, W.V., and died Nov. 14 in Gunnison. She was the daughter of Chalmus Charles Gentry and Laura Mae (Daugherty) Gentry. She grew up in...
View ArticleWilliam N. ‘Bill’ Goss
William N. "Bill" Goss passed away peacefully on Oct. 7, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of the Grand Valley, born Oct. 30, 1920, in Fruita, Colo., the oldest son of Morgan and Rose (Pritchard) Goss....
View ArticleMatt Brown
Matthew Lawrence Brown was born to Darrell and Sharon Brown in Wichita Falls, Kan., in 1959. He passed away tragically on Oct. 25, surrounded by friends and family. Matt is survived by his wife Julia...
View ArticleJanet Miller McDonald
Gunnison native Janet Miller McDonald, 77, died as the result of a massive stroke last Sunday afternoon, Oct. 21, 2017. A multi-generation Gunnison resident, Doris Janet Miller was born May 17, 1940,...
View ArticleBertha ‘Mae’ Peterson
Bertha “Mae” Peterson was born July 3, 1936 in Del Norte, Colo and died Oct. 9, 2017 in Grand Junction, Colo. at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mae grew up on the family farm near Hooper, Colo. In addition to...
View ArticleWalt ‘Butch’ Klinker
Walt Klinker began life in the Gunnison Valley with his parents Leo and Ruth Klinker and brothers Leo and Eddie ranching up on Mill Creek. Butch, as known by his nickname, was a stand out athlete at...
View ArticleFrederick Rawlings Peck
Frederick Rawlings Peck passed away at the age of 92 on May 6, 2017 in Tigard, Ore. He was born Feb. 1, 1925 in Grand Junction, Colo. to Frederick A. Peck and Mary Swan. Fred grew up and attended...
View ArticleCharles ‘Frank’ Eilebrecht
Charles (Frank) Eilebrecht passed away in Boise, Idaho on Sept. 29. He was born Jan. 9, 1953 in Gunnison, Colo. to Howard Eilebrecht and Thelma Jean Williams. Charles drilled wells for Bob Williams in...
View ArticleLouis Dwight Mikkelsen
We recently attended two community programs, held just a few days apart. One was about “fake news,” and the other was about senior bullying. Two very different topics, but they share several...
View ArticleMae Peterson
Longtime Gunnison area resident and ranch wife Mae Peterson passed away Oct. 9 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. She was born July 3, 1936, in Del Norte, Colo. A memorial service will be held...
View ArticleRonald Larry Davison
Ronald Larry Davison passed away in Norman, Okla. on Sept. 25, 2017. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on February 2, 1955 to Robert Larry Davison and Lilly Price. Ron graduated from Gunnison High School in...
View ArticleSeth Adams Jr.
Longtime Gunnison resident Seth Adams Jr. passed away on Sept. 18. He was born Dec. 30, 1931 in Hamlin, Texas. He had two older sisters, one older brother and one younger brother. All preceded him in...
View ArticleService annoucement
There will be a memorial service held for Marian Cribari at the Fred Field Building, Friday, Oct. 6 at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served after the service. All are welcome to attend.Section: Obituaries
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