obituaries


Robert Wayne Haight

Robert Wayne Haight

Jun 6, 2017

Robert Wayne Haight, 26, longtime area resident, passed away, after a short illness, on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at University Hospital in Denver.

He was born August 13, 1990 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to Gary and Jill (Edwards) Haight.

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Lillian Louise Krog

Lillian Louise Krog

Jun 4, 2017

Lillian L. Krog, 73, longtime area resident, died Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Valley View Villa in Fort Morgan.

She was born July 24, 1943 in Kemmerer, WY to William & Maxine (Bartlett) Delaney. She married Morris Russell Krog Sr. in Jackson Hole, WY in 1963.

Lillian loved gardening, gambling, painting, animals, and spending time...

Julia Victoria Rodriguez

Julia Victoria Rodriguez

Jun 4, 2017

Julia Victoria Rodriguez, 67, of Fort Morgan passed away peacefully Sunday, June 4, 2017, at home in Fort Morgan, CO.  Julia was born in Hillrose, CO to Tiofilo Rodriguez and Juanita Vasquez.

Julia retired from Cargill in Fort Morgan. While Juanita raised her as her own, her real mother was Juanita's sister Romalda Vasquez.  She enjoyed dancing...

Karen L. Thompson

Karen L. Thompson

May 30, 2017

Karen L. Thompson, 76, died of injuries suffered in a one-vehicle rollover accident on I-76 near Fort Morgan on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. She was born December 12, 1940 in Corning, IA to Harley (Buck) & Elsie Holdren.

Karen worked as a secretary and later an office manager in...

Larue Frasier

Larue Frasier

May 30, 2017

LaRue M. Frasier, 91, known for fostering music in the Woodrow community, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush. Through teaching piano, organizing vocal groups and directing music in the Last Chance church, her love of music launched generations of local musicians.

LaRue...

Eugene Philip Eisenbarth

Eugene Philip Eisenbarth

May 28, 2017

Gene was born on November 22, 1931 in Yoder, WY to Philip & Elizabeth Eisenbarth. The family moved to the Prospect Valley area (near Keenesburg, CO) in January 1937. Here he received his education and graduated from Prospect Valley High School in 1950. After graduation he joined the Air Force and served during the Korean War. He was awarded an...

Diann Louise Widger

Diann Louise Widger

May 27, 2017

Diann Widger, of Fort Morgan, passed away May 27th, 2017 following a lengthy illness.   She was born November 6, 1940 and passed away at the age of 76.

Diann was raised on a farm in Dundy County, Nebraska by her parents Ed and Dora Denker.   She attended Dundy County...

Robert & Dorothe Lorensen

Robert & Dorothe Lorensen

May 25, 2017

Dorothe Mae Lorensen was born November 8, 1929 to William and Ruth Peterson. Robert Allen Lorensen was born September 24, 1930 to Ernest and Hilda Lorensen. Dottie and Bob both attended Brush High School and Dana College. They were married on October 23, 1949. In 1957 they moved from Brush to Fort Morgan...

Harry Weimer

Harry Weimer

May 24, 2017

Harry Weimer, after a lifetime of faithful service, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 24, 2017.

Harry was born in Fort Morgan, Colorado on December 28, the seventh child of Fred and Marie Weimer. After graduating from Fort Morgan high school and serving in...

Gertrude L. Holzwarth

Gertrude L. Holzwarth

May 21, 2017

Gertrude L. Holzwarth, 96, longtime area resident, died Sunday, May 21st, 2017 at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush.

She was born on June 3rd, 1920 in Saint Francis, KS to Hubert & Hazel Voeller. On November 19th, 1943 Gertrude married Emil Holzwarth.

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Richard Dario Martinez

Richard Dario Martinez

May 20, 2017

Richard Dario Martinez, 78, of Weldona passed away, in his home on Saturday, May 20, 2017. The son of Adolph J. Martinez and Flora M. Ganley, Richard Martinez was born and raised in Denver, Colorado where he attended Manual High School. Here he gained many lifelong friendships. During this time, Richard worked as a pin setter in a bowling alley...

Marilyn Bronder

Marilyn Bronder

May 20, 2017

Marilyn Bronder, 81, longtime area resident, died Saturday, May 20, 2017,at the Valley View Villa Care Center in Fort Morgan.

She was born January 5, 1936 in Los Angeles, California, to Everett J. and Leona L. (Marick) Miller.

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Janice Lord

Janice Lord

May 20, 2017

Janice Irene (Ulrich) Lord, age 79 of Brush, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017.

Janice was born February 13, 1928 in Big Springs, NE to Herbert & Irene (Rochlitz) Ulrich. She met the love of her life in San Francisco, CA while she was working for United Airlines and Bob was in the Navy. On December 1,...

Marcia Iverson

Marcia Iverson

May 19, 2017

Marcia Iverson, 71, died on May 19, 2017 at her home in Fort Morgan with her family by her side. She was a cancer victim, lived with it with quiet courage for 2 ½ years, from January 2015 until this spring.

She was born May 26, 1945, in a...

Bill Chrismer

Bill Chrismer

May 19, 2017

William John Chrismer of Brush, Colorado passed away on May 19, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Billy was born on April 19, 1931 to Della M. (Naab) and Wilber J. Chrismer in Yuma, Colorado. He graduated from Yuma High School and farmed with his father for a short time before entering the...

Donald L. Alexander Jr.

Donald L. Alexander Jr.

May 14, 2017

Donald L. Alexander Jr., 69, longtime Brush resident, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, May 14, 2017. He was born January 13, 1948, in Akron, CO to Don & Dorothy Alexander.

Donny graduated from Brush High School in 1966. He worked as a welder for Burlington Northern...

Alexis Feliberto Cano

Alexis Feliberto Cano

May 12, 2017

Alexis Feliberto Cano, 34, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017, in Sterling, CO. He was born September 30, 1982, in Fort Morgan to J. Carmen Cano & Ilda San Miguel.

Alexis worked many years as a lead man and foreman in the oil field. He recently was promoted at...

Dale H. Norwood

Dale H. Norwood

May 11, 2017

Dale Harrison Norwood, 93, life resident of Morgan County, passed away Thursday night, May 11, 2017, at the TRU – hospice at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley. He was born February 16, 1924, in Colorado Springs, CO, to Paul & Pauline (Chetelat) Norwood while living in Greenland, Colorado.

Jessica "Sally" Cervantes

Jessica "Sally" Cervantes

May 6, 2017

Jessica Cervantes, 69, was born August 3, 1947 in Stockton, CA to Isaac Deherrera from Salt Lake City, UT, and Mary Gallegos from Fort Morgan, CO.  She passed away at 69 years of age on May 6, 2017 at McKee Medical Center in Loveland, CO.  She has been a resident of Fort Morgan for 43 years.

Sally...

Leon G. Witham

Leon G. Witham

May 6, 2017

Leon G. Witham, 99, longtime area resident, died Saturday morning, May 6, 2017 at the Valley View Villa in Fort Morgan. A memorial service is scheduled for Monday, September 18, 2017 at 10:30 AM at the First Christian Church, 225 W. Bijou Ave. in Fort Morgan. Inurnment will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Fort Morgan. A complete obituary will...