obituaries


Terry Dale Shepperd

Terry Dale Shepperd

Jul 12, 2025

Terry Dale Shepperd of Brush, Colorado, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025. Terry was born in Ainsworth, Nebraska, on May 31, 1957. He was the oldest of five kids born to Don and Lenore Shepperd of Springview, Nebraska.

Terry spent most of his youth in Colorado.  He graduated from Northglenn High School in Northglenn, CO in...

Laura Michelle Orick

Laura Michelle Orick

Jul 12, 2025

Laura Michelle Orick, passed away on July 12, 2025.

She was born March 18, 1969 to Harold Orick and Diana Orick. Laura grew up with her two sisters, Wanda and Sheri in Huntsville, Alabama. Laura's father, Harold, passed away June 27, 2013. Laura and her mother moved to Colorado to live with her half-sister, Mary and brother-in-law,...

Hallie Mae Aguirre

Hallie Mae Aguirre

Jul 12, 2025

Hallie Mae Aguirre, 31, of Fort Morgan, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, from injuries she sustained when she and her family were in an auto accident.

Hallie was born on August 14, 1993, in Fort Morgan to Vanessa Carrillo and Hubert Montoya. She attended area schools and graduated from Fort Morgan High School with the class...

Leroy Teter

Leroy Teter

Jul 11, 2025

Leroy has gone to join his wife, Bonnie Teter and daughter, Chris Gerk. He passed away peacefully at his home in Brush, surrounded by family, on July 11, 2025. Alvin 'Leroy' Teter was born August 24, 1940, in Brush, the son of Gale and Virginia Teter. He was a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Leroy lived...

Marilyn Kay Garver

Marilyn Kay Garver

Jul 10, 2025

Marilyn Kay Garver, of Brush, passed away peacefully at home July 10, 2025. She was born on December 22, 1944, in Yakima, Washington, to Roland and Freita Peltz.

Marilyn's passion for sewing was evident in every stitch she made. She had an incredible talent for creating just about anything, and her creativity and skill brought joy to...

Glenda Howell

Glenda Howell

Jul 9, 2025

With deep sorrow and love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Glenda Howell, who passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at East Morgan County Hospital.

Born in Brush, Colorado, on November 24, 1950, to Kenneth and Goldie Curtis, Glenda lived a life full of compassion, service,...

Kenny Dale Rosenfield

Kenny Dale Rosenfield

Jul 8, 2025

Kenny Dale Rosenfield, 69, or Hillrose, passed away July 8, 2025. He was born in Waldon, Colorado April 12, 1956, to Harold and Bessie (Metcalf) Rosenfield.

Kenny was a man who left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He lived a life full of grit, heart, and purpose.

Kenny spent many years working in...

Brenda Jo Guggenmos

Brenda Jo Guggenmos

Jul 4, 2025

Brenda Jo Guggenmos (Zwetzig), loving sister, aunt, great aunt, niece, and friend, of Fort Morgan, CO passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 62, on Friday, July 4th, 2025, at Common Spirit St. Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Morgan, CO.

Brenda was born on April 4th, 1963, in Fort Morgan to Arthur L. and Gloria...

Michael Godino

Michael Godino

Jun 25, 2025

Michael Godino, 63, of Alva, OK passed away at home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Michael is survived by his wife, Teresa Godino; his sons, Daniel Godino, Jacob Alonza Godino, Michael Lee Lewis, Billy Ray Lewis; sisters, Lisa Richards (Ernesto Vallejo) of Justin, TX, Maryann Lorentz of Aurora, CO, Ann Gray (Don) of McCook, NE, Sandy Lichtner...

Melvin A Marwitz

Melvin A Marwitz

Jun 20, 2025

Melvin A. Marwitz passed away on June 20, 2025, and he went home to Momma, as he had been requesting daily for the last few weeks.   He was born on May 27, 1931, to Adolph and Mary (Prescher) Marwitz. He was one of seven children and attended school in Hamilton County, Texas. Raised in the Lutheran Church, Melvin recalls...

Rosaline Soglongbe

Rosaline Soglongbe

Jun 18, 2025

Rosaline Soglongbe of Fort Morgan, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 25th at the Heer Mortuary Chapel in Fort Morgan. Interment will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Fort Morgan.

To help the family with funeral expenses, a donation may be made by clicking...

Wynelle "Nelle" Grosholz

Wynelle "Nelle" Grosholz

Jun 15, 2025

Wynelle "Nelle" Williams Grosholz of Fort Morgan passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Garden Square at Westlake in Greeley. She was born in Baxley, GA on August 4, 1924, to Robert S. and Inez Summerall Williams.

Nelle was a member of the United Methodist Church in Fort Morgan, Friday Club, PEO, and Beta Sigma Phi.

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Edith Ailene Berndt

Edith Ailene Berndt

Jun 12, 2025

Edith Ailene Berndt went into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 12, 2025, in Norfolk, Nebraska.

Edith was born on May 28, 1928, to Almer Art and Clara Mabel Porter. After high school, she married her high school sweetheart, Bobby Pfost. To this union, four children were born: Patricia (Steve) Simon of...

Betty Joan Sandstead

Betty Joan Sandstead

Jun 11, 2025

Betty Joan Sandstead, age 75, of Brush, Colorado, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025. Born on February 7, 1950, in Sterling, Colorado. Betty was the beloved daughter of Robert and Ruth Henry.

She remained a lifelong Colorado resident who brought joy and warmth to all who knew her. Betty graduated from Haxtun High School and later...

Norma Kay Miller

Norma Kay Miller

Jun 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Norma Kay Miller, a woman cherished by so many. Norma departed this life on June 6, 2025. Norma was born on December 19, 1958, along with her twin brother Noel, at Fort Morgan (Colorado) Community Hospital to Edwin Dale and Nola Kay (Clark) Schauermann.

Norma was...

Donna June Doman

Donna June Doman

Jun 6, 2025

A Tribute to a Life Well-Lived

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Donna June Taylor Doman, who departed from this world on June 6, 2025. Born on April 28th, 1932. Donna graced our lives for 93 years, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and countless cherished memories.

Donna is survived...

Jose Belen Melendez

Jose Belen Melendez

Jun 5, 2025

Jose Belen Melendez, 89, of Brush entered eternal Life on June 5, 2025 surrounded by family & loved ones.  He was born January 29, 1936 to Ventura and Maria de Jesus Melendez in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.  He was the oldest of 16 children, he had 7 brothers and 8 sisters.

Jose worked for many years as...

Cheryl Ann Ladd

Cheryl Ann Ladd

Jun 2, 2025

Cheryl (Cheri) Ann Ladd, age 65, of Merino, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025, in Greeley, CO surrounded by her immediate family.  A celebration of Cheri's life will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 11:00am at the Mitchek Events Center, 1120 Pawnee Ave., Sterling, CO, with a meal to follow – a fitting tribute...

Judith Ann Willmore

Judith Ann Willmore

May 28, 2025

Judith Ann Willmore of Fort Morgan passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley.

Judy and her husband Dennis have been longtime residents of Fort Morgan.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Dennis Willmore; daughter, Stacy Vaughn; son, Dennis Willmore Jr.; and her grandchildren, Kaitlyn Stringer,...

Ada Joyce Ford

Ada Joyce Ford

May 27, 2025

Ada Joyce Ford, 86 of Brush, Colorado, passed away May 27, 2025, at Eben Ezer in Brush. She was born on November 11, 1933 to Vic and Arlene Edson and was welcomed by one older sister, Delaine. Through the years, Joyce took on the older sister's part and welcomed Vickie, Jackie, Rick, and Carla. Even though it was a...