obituaries

Feb 25, 2017

Betty Jean Bowen, 81, of Fort Morgan passed away peacefully Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Valley View Villa in Fort Morgan. She was born in Russellville, AR to Lee F. and Elsa Stella Reed. Betty was a member of the Auxiliary for the American Legion Post 19 and VFW Post 2551.  She enjoyed puzzle books, rooting for the Broncos,...

Feb 25, 2017

William Herman Brunkhardt, 88, lifelong area resident, died Saturday, February 25, 2017, at the Eben-Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush.

He was born July 26, 1928 in a farm house in Hillrose, Colorado to Jakob and Marie (Lauck) Brunkhardt

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Feb 21, 2017

James Fredrick Hoke, 74, passed away suddenly at home in Greeley, CO on Tuesday, February 21, 2017.  Jim was born December 2, 1942 in Fort Morgan to Jake Jr. and Marie Hoke.

He graduated from Weldon Valley High School.  Jim was drafted into the army. He loved to farm...

Feb 21, 2017

Robert "Bob" Allen, 74 of Arvada, CO passed away February 21, 2017 at Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge, CO. He was born October 28, 1942 in Colby, KS to Dale and Violet (Wilson) Allen.

Bob moved to Fort Morgan with his family during his elementary school years. He...

Feb 20, 2017

William Earl Roark, 77, of Fort Morgan passed away peacefully Monday, February 20, 2017, at Colorado Plains Medical Center in Fort Morgan. Bill was born in Glenwood Springs, CO to Dr. Frank Roark and Eleanor Roark.

Bill graduated from Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, MO. He owned Bill's TV in Fort Morgan for 20 years. Bill enjoyed...

Feb 20, 2017

Marie Ann Witman, 66, longtime area resident, died Monday, February 20, 2017 at the East Morgan County Hospital in Brush.

She was born April 1, 1950 in Lamar, CO to Bernard & Harriette (Haling) Hamilton. She attended schools in Lamar and graduated from Lamar High School. Marie married Larry...

Feb 20, 2017

Raymond Irving Miller, 87, of Fort Morgan passed away peacefully Monday, February 20, 2017, at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, CO.  He was born in Draper, SD to Albert and Lillian Miller.

Ray graduated from Draper High School in 1948.  In 1955, he married the love of his life, Gloria Frei in Greeley, CO.  They have...

Feb 19, 2017

Dick Kline, 82, of Fort Morgan died Sunday, February 19, 2017 at home.  He was born September 13, 1934 in Cortez, CO to Harry and Isabell Kline. He spent his early years in Rico, CO and graduated from Santa Ynez Valley High School and Cal Poly SLO in California then served in the US Army.

Dick was...

Feb 18, 2017

John W. Shull (Wes) born in Steamboat Springs on June 29, 1924 passed at home in Fort Morgan, Colorado on February 18, 2017.   A World War II Marine he served in the Pacific theater including the battles of Iwo Jima and several battles in the Marianas Islands.  Most of his working life was spent in...

Feb 13, 2017

Michael Joseph Schrum Sr., 61, of Fort Morgan passed away peacefully Monday, February 13, 2017, at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, CO. Michael was born in Sterling, CO to Melvin Sr. and Dorothy Schrum.

Michael loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved to play the lottery and lotto scratcher tickets.

He...

Feb 13, 2017

Alvin H. Oster, 80, of Wiggins, CO, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017, at the Colorado Plains Medical Center in Fort Morgan, CO.   He was born January 26, 1937, in Hazelton, ND to Herbert & Helen Oster.

Al drove a truck for several years in the gas and oil...

Feb 12, 2017

Irvin "Ivy" Rae Morse, 69, of Fort Morgan, died Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Colorado Plains Medical Center in Fort Morgan.

He was born April 27, 1947 in Oakley, KS to Eldon & Edith (Snowden) Morse. He grew up in Oakley and graduated from Oakley High School in 1965....

Feb 12, 2017

Gerald R. Clift, 62, Akron, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017.  He was born August 23, 1954, in Fort Riley, KS, to Robert R. & Sally Clift. Jerry graduated from Greeley West High School in 1973.  He opened and operated an auto service center.  After suffering disabling injuries in a motorcycle crash Jerry sold the station. Survivors include his Father,...

Feb 10, 2017

Fern Eleanor Hultquist , 88 , passed away peacefully at her home in Greeley , CO on Friday , February 10,

2017.

She was born Fern Eleanor Johnston on September 25, 1928, to Thomas...

Feb 7, 2017

John C. Barber II, 79, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at the North Colorado Medical Center Hospice Unit in Greeley after a lengthy illness.

John was born April 14, 1937 in Joplin, Missouri to John & Mary (Smith) Barber. After high school he served in the US Army. He...

Feb 7, 2017

George Stanley Gray passed away on February 7th, 2017. Stan was born on July 3rd to Doris and Harold Gray of Brush, attended Brush schools, and graduated in 1947. During his high school career, Stan was an enthusiastic Brush Beetdigger, a trait that he would carry with him throughout his life.

He attended CSU (then Colorado A...

Feb 3, 2017

Marvin Dale Peters, 72, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 in New Raymer, CO. He was born December 91, 1944 in Ogallala, NE to George & Edith Peters.

Marvin enjoyed hunting and fishing. He worked as a mechanic for several years in his own shop as well as working...

Feb 3, 2017

Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Likely, 107, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017, at the East Morgan County Hospital in Brush. She was born May 16, 1909, in Gallatin, MO, to Homer & Martha Drummond.

The oldest of seven children, Elizabeth graduated from...

Feb 3, 2017

Ila Mae Vick was born in Otis, CO, on May 6, 1912 and left for her heavenly home on February 3, 2017, at the Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush.

Ila was the third of six children born to George & Nora Belle Farris. Her early years were...

Feb 1, 2017

Nya Marie Noletubby, 8, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017, of injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident north of Fort Morgan. She was born March 31, 2008, in Fort Morgan to David Noletubby & Candace Lozano.

At the time of her death, Nya was a 3rd grader at...