Michelle Louise McGruder

Michelle Louise McGruder obituary, Cortez, CO

Michelle Louise McGruder

Michelle McGruder Obituary

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MICHELLE LOUISE MCGRUDER Memorial services for longtime Cortez resident Michelle Louise McGruder will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20 at Lifeway Baptist Church, 601 N. Dolores Road in Cortez. Pastor Anthony Maes will officiate. Michelle was born January 14, 1970 in Craig, Colo. She passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango at the age of 46. Surviving Michelle are her mother, Luisa Peterman of Cortez; her father, Scott Stiegelmeyer of Cortez; her son, Chaz Thomas of Cortez; her grandson, Justin Thomas of Wyoming; and her brother, Brian Stiegelmeyer (Amy) of Cortez.

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September 29, 2016

Cheri Johnson posted to the memorial.

September 26, 2016

Barney & Jana Carter posted to the memorial.

September 25, 2016

Ron and Susan Kimmi posted to the memorial.

Cheri Johnson

September 29, 2016

I am so sorry for the loss of Michelle. She was a sweet, wonderful person to know. She fought hard and finally gets to rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers to the family. She will be missed.

Barney & Jana Carter

September 26, 2016

You are in our thoughts and prayers! So sorry for your loss.

Ron and Susan Kimmi

September 25, 2016

We are sorry to hear of Michelle's death. She was a sweet girl, we got acquainted with her at Dr. Black's. I know she will be missed, hold on to those memories, she is gone but never forgotten, Prayers go out to you and Kim.

Jenell Bartley

September 20, 2016

We would like to send our condolences to Michelle's family. She was a wonderful person and will be missed. Our sympathy and prayers are with all of you. Shawn Bartley and Jenell Bartley.

Gini Olson & FredDeWitt

September 18, 2016

Luisa and Scott, our thoughts, prayers and love go out to you. We are so sorry for the loss of your daughter.

Sandra L.West

September 17, 2016

My sincere condolences Luisa to you and your family for your loss!

sandra sue curry

September 16, 2016

I AM DAVID CURRYS MOTHER AND LIVED IN CRAIG FOR 30 YRS. IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY MICHELLE AND DAVID WERE TEENS IN LOVE, SHE WAS A SWEET GIRL THAT I LIKED VERY MUCH. SO SADDENED TO HEAR OF HER PASSING . MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU ALL.

Denette Peterman

September 16, 2016

My heart breaks for the loss of Michelle. So sorry I can't be there with the family. But know my prayers thoughts and heart is with all of you.

Delora Dixon

September 15, 2016

Luisa, Scott, Kim, Brian, Amy, Chaz and families. I am saddened to hear about the passing of Michelle. She was a very cheerful person and made everyone feel welcome. Such a nice person. May the memories and stories help you during this difficult time. My prayers and heart goes out to each of you!

June Head

September 15, 2016

Luisa: Very sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. My thoughts are with you at this time and I hope you will remember the good memories of your time spent with Michelle.

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