Obituaries

Jason Patrick Ebelheiser

Jason Patrick Ebelheiser

Jason Patrick Ebelheiser

Jason Patrick Ebelheiser, born on July 29, 1985 in Kingston, NY and passed away on April 23, 2025, in Colorado. He was the beloved son of Kevin and Christine Ebelheiser. Jason was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Linda Luther

Linda Luther

Linda Luther

Linda Gail Luther was born to George and Wilma Bingel November 26, 1942 in the Miner's Union Hospital in Silverton, Colorado. Linda attended Silverton Public School until she and Eugene F. 'Gene' Luther were married. They were married 48 years.
Sandra Jean Bell Eastman

Sandra Jean Bell Eastman

Sandra Jean Bell Eastman

Sandra Jean Bell Eastman, born on August 3, 1940, in Silverton, CO was sent to her heavenly home on May 13, 2025, in Montrose, CO. She was the beloved daughter of James and Margaret Bell. Sandy, as she was affectionately known, was a shining light of laughter and love to her community.

Karen Ruth Cerniway

UPDATE: Memorial Service Date, Location & Time A Celebration of Life will be held on June 26, 2025 at First Congregational Church, 1070 Reese St., Silverton, CO at 11:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hillside Cemetery.
Jamie Lynn Westlund

Jamie Lynn Westlund

Jamie Lynn Westlund

It is with great sadness that the family of Jamie Lynn Westlund announces her passing on March 7, 2025 in Flagstaff, Az. Jamie was born on August 28, 1986 to Patrick Westlund and Corine Standing.
James I. Sanders

James I. Sanders

James I. Sanders

James 'Jim' Sanders also nicknamed 'Colonel' by his fellow miners, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 while residing in North Canton, Ohio. He was born August 8, 1944 in Denver, Colorado and graduated in 1962 from South High in Denver.
Gregory Max Gallegos

Gregory Max Gallegos

Gregory Max Gallegos

Gregory Max Gallegos was 52 when he peacefully passed in his parent’s home in Durango, Colorado. He was born and raised in Silverton, Colorado with his parents (Bob and Betty) and two younger brothers (Adam and Jeremy). He was an all-star cross-country runner and won the state championship.
Karen Ruth Cerniway 1932-2025

Karen Ruth Cerniway 1932-2025

Karen Ruth Cerniway 1932-2025

Karen Ruth Cerniway, 92, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Fountain Hill Assisted Living in Albuquerque, NM. Karen was born in Farmington, NM at her Grandparents home on June 22, 1932, the eldest daughter of Kenneth Kermit Waggoner and Freda Woods Waggoner.
WILLIAM “BILL” SIMON

WILLIAM “BILL” SIMON

WILLIAM “BILL” SIMON

William “Bill” Simon of Durango and Silverton, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Jan. 5, 2025 under the care of the doctors and nurses of the Mercy Hospice House.