Violet Ranstrom
Aug 17, 2022
Violet Ranstrom of Paonia left this earthly life on Aug. 17, 2022 surrounded by family in her home. Artist, gardener and faithful Lutheran, Violet Schmalzriedt was born in Detroit, Ml on May 16, 1931. In 1949, she married Philip Williamson and happily raised their two children Stephan and Jeannette while on an ever westward journey. They long resided in Broomfield,...
Melvin Byrl Cunningham
Aug 13, 2022
Melvin Byrl Cunningham was born November 2, 1930, in Mutual, Oklahoma, to the late Pearl (White) and Harold Cunningham. He was reunited with his Lord and Savior August 13, 2022, at the young age of 91. He was laid to rest in the Delta Cemetary on August 18, 2022. Melvin lived in Oklahoma from 1930-1940 until his family relocated to...
Raymond Paul Bilyard
Aug 13, 2022
Raymond Paul Bilyard November 14, 1947 ~ August 13, 2022 Raymond was born on November 14th, 1947, to Abby (Walters) and Donald Robert Bilyard in Denver, Colorado. He was 74 years old. Raymond grew up in the Denver area and graduated from Littleton High School in 1965. He continued his education at Adams State College, 1966, then later on at...
Betty Ruth May Portman
Aug 11, 2022
Betty Ruth May Portman passed on the evening of August 11th at the age of 96. Betty was born on December 26th 1925 in Oshkosh Nebraska. Betty spent most of her life in Colorado and Arizona. She was Predeceased by her husband John Portman and one daughter, Bonnie Yvonne and eleven siblings. Betty will always be remembered with love by...
Yolanda Lucy Wolgram
Aug 10, 2022
Yolanda Lucy Wolgram passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 8th, 2022. She was 71 years old. “Londa” was preceded in death by her parents, Vidal Sr. and Sofia J. Martinez of Craig, Colorado, Father and Mother-in-law William R. and Agnes Wolgram of Fruita, Colorado, her good boy doggie Micky. She is survived by her husband William E. Wolgram...
Bonny Lee Collins
Aug 10, 2022
Bonny Lee Collins was born in Holden, Missouri to parents, Clara and Leslie Caldwell, who moved to Montrose when she was 3 months old. She attended Montrose Schools until her sophomore year when she transferred to Hotchkiss High School. On May 4, 1963, she married Marvin Collins at the First Baptist Church in Montrose. Their first home was next door...
Mary Margaret Hartwig
Aug 9, 2022
Mary Margaret Hartwig January 5, 1942, ~ August 9, 2022 Mary Margaret Hartwig passed from this life Tuesday, August 9th, 2022, at Delta Health Hospital in Delta, Colorado. She was 80 years old. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 20th, 2022, at Taylor Funeral Service’s Chapel, 311 Grand Avenue in Paonia, Colorado. A viewing will precede the...
Robert "Bob" Allen Stover
Aug 9, 2022
Robert Allen Stover March 7, 1941 ~ August 9, 2022 Robert (Bob) Allen Stover passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, CO. He was 81 years old. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022, 10 AM at the Taylor Funeral Service chapel in Delta with Shane Kier officiating. Robert was...
Reva Ann Duran
Aug 8, 2022
Reva Ann Duran May 21, 1936 ~ August 8, 2022 Reva Ann (Hatch) Duran was "Called to the Post" in the early morning of Monday, August 8, 2022, with the love of family surrounding her. Reva was born on May 21, 1936 in Regina, NM to George and Mary Hatch. She was the second of seven children. Reva was a...
Pepper Bryan Alan Reher
Aug 7, 2022
Pepper Bryan Alan Reher August 31, 1998 ~ August 7, 2022 Pepper Bryan Alan Reher passed away Sunday, August 7th, 2022, at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was 23 years old. Pepper was born on August 31st, 1998, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, to Adena Marie (Reher) and Michael Schneider. He grew up in Carbondale, Colorado and then...
James "Jim" Eric Webb
Aug 6, 2022
James "Jim" Eric Webb 07/30/1966 ~ 08/06/2022 James “Jim” Webb is making people laugh in heaven. Laughing with friends and family was Jim’s favorite thing and his three daughters were his joy. He was born on July 30, 1966, in Delta to Robert and Charlotte Webb of Olathe. Jim graduated from Olathe High School in 1985, an all state fullback,...
Michael E. Calhoun
Aug 3, 2022
Michael E. (Mike) Calhoun died surrounded by family on August 3rd, 2022 from complications of Chronic Heart Failure. He was 71 years old. Mike was born July 14, 1951, the second child of John C. Calhoun and Bette (Blumberg) Calhoun. He was a resident of Delta all his life. Mike attended Delta schools and graduated with the Delta High School...
Melissa Irene Newhouse
Aug 2, 2022
Melissa Irene Newhouse April 19, 1973 ~ August 2, 2022 Melissa Irene Newhouse passed away Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022, at her residence in Eckert, Colorado. She was 49 years old. Melissa was born in Saint Cloud, Minnesota to Joyce Irene (Stenke) and Paul Michael Newhouse. She grew up in Alexandria, Minnesota and then graduated from Jefferson Senior Highschool in 1991....
Alan W. Reher
Aug 1, 2022
Delta, Colorado resident, Alan W. Reher, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 71 years of age. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Alan was born on November 16, 1950 to Willis Henry and Joy Ann (Hildenbran) Reher in Grand Island, Nebraska. At the age of the...
Richard "Dick" G. Love
Jul 31, 2022
Richard “Dick” G. Love April 10, 1946 ~ July 31, 2022 Dick was born April 10th, 1946, to Chester and Letha Love. He passed away July 31st, 2022. He was 76 years old. Dick grew up on Redlands Mesa and Graduated from Hotchkiss High School in 1964. After graduating he spent two years in the service, then returned home and...
Gerald Lynn Whala
Jul 28, 2022
Lifetime Denver, Colorado resident, Gerald Lynn Whala, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Horizon’s Care Center surrounded by his loving family. He was 62 years of age. Memorial services will be held at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Rivers Church, 762 Dodge St, Delta, Colorado 81416. Inurnment will be held on Monday, August 8, 2022 at...
Darin Lee Bishop
Jul 27, 2022
Darin Lee Bishop passed from this world into eternal glory on Wednesday, July 27th, 2022 at the age of 54. Funeral services will be held on 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 1, 2022 at the Taylor Funeral Service Chapel Delta, CO with Justin Atchley and Jeff Peed officiating. Burial will follow at the Mesa View Cemetery, Delta, CO. Darin was born...
John Henry Koppes
Jul 27, 2022
John Henry Koppes October 9, 1953 ~ July 27, 2022 John Henry Koppes passed away on July 27th, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was 68 years old. John was born October 9th, 1953 to Betty Radcliff and Virgil Koppes in Havre, Montana. He would spend his childhood in Delta, Colorado and was a graduate of...
Maryann Lavone Love
Jul 25, 2022
Maryann Lavone Love passed away Monday, July 25th, 2022, at her residence in Delta, Colorado. She was 84 years old. Viewing will be on Monday, August 1st, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Service’s Chapel in Delta, Colorado. Memorial Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022, at Taylor Funeral Services Chapel in Delta, Colorado. Graveside service...
Patricia "Kay" Henry-Bartlett
Jul 22, 2022
Kay Bartlett May 12, 1944 ~ July 22, 2022 Patricia “Kay” Henry-Bartlett passed away Friday, July 22nd, 2022, at her residence, surrounded by family, in Paonia, Colorado. She was 78 years old. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 30th, 2022, at Paonia Christian Fellowship Church. Kay was born on May 12th, 1944, to Nanella (Lamb) and...
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