Dorothy Ann Zanoni

 1942-2026Dorothy Ann Zanoni, a life long resident of Silverton, passed away on July 8, 2026, at Montgage Creek Nursing Facility in Montrose, Colorado.Dorothy was born in Denver, Colorado on February 25, 1942 to Robert and Rose Knoll.

MEGAN KIMMEL April 12, 1980 – June 10, 2026

With profound sadness, we announce the death of Megan Kimmel, who died by suicide on June 10, 2026, at the age of 46.Megan was born on April 12, 1980, and grew up in Denver, Colorado.Throughout her life she was drawn to adventure, challenge, and the natural world.

Judy Roylynn (Garcia) Kuhlman

Judy Roylynn (Garcia) Kuhlman was born in Silverton Colorado on July 2nd, 1947, to Frederico & Genevieve (Abeyta) Garcia. She was the second oldest of 5 siblings. She was born in the Miners Union hospital in Silverton. Judy grew up loving Silverton, graduated high school in 1965.

Jacqueline 'Jackie' Mary (Botting) Wendlandt

Jacqueline 'Jackie' Mary (Botting) Wendlandt, 75, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. Jackie was born in Racine on April 8, 1951, the daughter of the late Ruth (Mansell) and Richard 'Dick' Botting. Jackie attended grade school at St.

Harold “Walter” Zimdars

Harold “Walter” Zimdars, 77, of Russellville, Arkansas passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Paris.Walter was born on January 3, 1949, in Dalton, Illinois to his parents, Walter Leonard Zimdars and Mary Alice (Bell) Zindars.

Everett D. Lyons, Jr.

And so it goes… A friend to many and beloved by family, Everett D. Lyons, Jr, age 82, passed away peacefully February 10, 2026 at Good Samaritan Society in Robbinsdale, Minnesota.He was born August 24, 1943, in Peoria, Illinois, son of the late Everett and Mildred (Welch) Lyons.

Nyla Burkett

Nyla Burkett, 93, of Aztec passed away on Tuesday January 27th surrounded by family that loved her.Nyla was born in Breen, CO. She grew up in Silverton and graduated from Silverton High in 1950. She married the love of her life, Bud Burkett, in 1951 and together they raised seven children.

Johnny Lawrence Archuleta

Johnny Archuleta was born in Silverton Colorado at the San Juan County Miners Union Hospital to Carlos and Erma (Lovato) Archuleta on September 5, 1949. Johnny passed away on November 18, 2025 at the age of 76 in his home in Fernley Nevada.

Ande Hubert Peterson

Ande passed away peacefully November 9th, 2025, in Grand Junction, CO at the age of 91. He was born May 3, 1934, in Silverton, CO to Agatha (Salfisberg) and Gustave Peterson.

Moki

Long time Silverton local and legend John Shocklee lost his longtime companion and a Silverton Dog legend, Moki. Moki passed away peacefully of old age on Monday November 3rd, 2025, with his Dog Dad by his side.