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John M. Krocesky, age 65 of Buena Vista, CO passed away on January 18, 2020 at his home in Buena Vista, CO. Mr. Krocesky was born October 15, 1954 in Leadville, CO to Edward and Dora (Durham) Krocesky. Mr. Krocesky married Debbie Smith on September 30, 2000 in Buena Vista, CO. He enjoyed hunting, being in the outdoors, working with his hands and was an avid Denver Broncos fan. Mr. Krocesky enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. Mr....

John M. Krocesky, age 65 of Buena Vista, CO passed away on January 18, 2020 at his home in Buena Vista, CO. Mr. Krocesky was born October 15, 1954 in Leadville, CO to Edward and Dora (Durham)...

Kenny Batchelor Villa Grove

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Please check back for full obituary. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/give.html Online condolences...

Lois Shearer

Lois H. Shearer age 90 of Salida, passed away on Sunday January 12, 2020 at Columbine Manor Care Center. Mrs. Shearer was born November 9, 1929 in Wolf Point, Montana to Zina and Edith (Weaver) Manning. When she and her husband moved to Salida, they purchased the Ford Dealership in Salida and ran it for many years. Mrs. Shearer retired after many years working for Dr. Leonardi, Mehos and Sandell as an Accounting Manger/Secretary. She enjoyed golf, Bridge, going to...

Lois H. Shearer age 90 of Salida, passed away on Sunday January 12, 2020 at Columbine Manor Care Center. Mrs. Shearer was born November 9, 1929 in Wolf Point, Montana to Zina and Edith (Weaver)...

Leon Truitt Buena Vista

Leon O. Truitt age 73, of Buena Vista, passed away on Thursday January 9, 2020 at his home in Buena Vista. Mr. Truitt was born September 23, 1946 in Michigan to George and Ann (Sayres) Truitt. Mr. Truitt married Marie Paule Armand on August 21, 1972 in France. They have lived in Buena Vista for the past 40 years. Mr. Truitt was a lover of life and the outdoors. He enjoyed biking, skiing, kayaking and sailing. He was aconstant learner, especially about advance...

Leon O. Truitt age 73, of Buena Vista, passed away on Thursday January 9, 2020 at his home in Buena Vista. Mr. Truitt was born September 23, 1946 in Michigan to George and Ann (Sayres)...

Opal King Howard

Opal “Tootsie” King age 98 of Howard, CO, passed into Glory on January 8, 2020 at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida, CO. She was born March 6, 1921 in Kansas to Ben and Lena Ryman. After high school, Tootsie attended college in California, majoring in Art. She was a personal friend of Walt Disney, who gave her an award to continue her Art education. The award was not accepted and she moved to Oregon with her parents. On the advice of her parents at...

Opal “Tootsie” King age 98 of Howard, CO, passed into Glory on January 8, 2020 at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida, CO. She was born March 6, 1921 in Kansas to...

Sonia Walter

Independent. Maverick. Dependable. Feisty. Kind. Singular. Shining star. Free. Runner girl. These words about Sonia convey a lot about the life she led —a life she chose that was not bound by a conventional path. Sonia grew up on a small farm in Beloit, Wisconsin, and was the second youngest of 5 children. She attended local schools and went on to the University of Wisconsin – Madison for her bachelor’s degree, which allowed her the opportunity to babysit...

Independent. Maverick. Dependable. Feisty. Kind. Singular. Shining star. Free. Runner girl. These words about Sonia convey a lot about the life she led —a life she chose that was...