obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...






