obituaries

Aug 7, 2025

Joan Latoski, 89, of Dacono, Colorado, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025. She was born in Fort Morgan, Colorado, and throughout her life, she carried with her the strong values and deep love of family that defined her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Latoski, and by her nine siblings, each of whom...

Aug 4, 2025

Richard Theodore Betzold, 91, of Ft. Morgan, Colorado, passed away on August 4, 2025. Born on August 4, 1934, in Brush, CO. Richard was the son of Theodore and Hilda Betzold. He was a cherished husband to Goldie for 62 years, a devoted father to Brenda, Mike, Rebecca, and Marcy, and a proud grandfather.  Richard was preceded in death...

Aug 2, 2025

Carol Sue Lambert, 77, life resident of the New Raymer, Colorado community, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Eben-Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush, Colorado, following complications from a severe stroke on February 7, 2025.  Carol was born in Sterling, Colorado, on June 5, 1948, to Ervin and Doris (Box) Vangraefschepe.

Known to family, close...

Aug 2, 2025

Ronald L. Gronewold of Fort Morgan peacefully left this world on August 2, 2025.

Born February 8, 1943, in Watertown, South Dakota, Ron grew up in communities throughout the Midwest. Early tragedy struck his life when his father, Bernard, was killed in a tractor accident when Ron was a young man. Despite this, Ron persevered, caring for...

Jul 25, 2025

Lori Jean (Miller) Bostron was born on August 23, 1959, to Dave and Alberta (Petersen) Miller at Eben Ezer Hospital in Brush.  She was the 4th child to join the family. She enjoyed growing up with her siblings and was also surrounded by loving cousins. It was an idyllic childhood growing up in a small town. Lori was a...

Jul 25, 2025

Bryan Douglas Martin, age 58, passed away on Friday July 25, 2025, at his home in Goodrich, Colorado.  Bryan was born September 1, 1966, in Fort Morgan, CO to Clem and Ardyce (Sampson) Martin.  Bryan grew up in Northeast Colorado and lived most of his life in the Weldon Valley area.

After graduating from Weldon Valley High...

Jul 25, 2025

Travis Thomas, age 40, of Brush, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2025.

Travis was born on August 18, 1984 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to the late Edward Spencer Thomas and Lisa (Lister) Humphries. He was their beloved son and held a special place in their hearts. He was a skilled mechanic who took pride...

Jul 18, 2025

Julie Ann Boes of Fort Morgan, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family in her home on July 18, 2025. Julie was born in Salina, KS to Herman Clarence Hammer and Ava Beth Thompson (Hammer) in 1952. Julie was the third oldest out of eight children, Herman, Avalynn, Julie, Marcia, Rexine, Michael, Shelly and Shawn.

Julie and...

Jul 17, 2025

George F. Blecha, 64, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025 among family members.

George was born on February 21, 1961 in Fort Morgan, CO to RJ & Velma Blecha. George was the youngest of 12 children. He graduated from Fort Morgan High School in 1979. George grew up on the family farm. After graduation he worked...

Jul 14, 2025

Dorothy Evelyn Brooks of Fort Morgan passed peacefully to heaven surrounded by family on Monday, July 14, 2025, at the age of 74 at CommonSpirit St. Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Morgan.   Dorothy was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on July 28, 1950, to Erich and Evelyn (Cannon) Paul. She moved to Fort Morgan with her family in 1962. She married...

Jul 13, 2025

James W. Kintner, age 93, of Fort Morgan went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2025.

Jim was born on December 26, 1931, in Wilmore, Kentucky and moved to Indiana in 1940. He graduated from Tipton HS in 1949 and Taylor University in 1949. He was drafted to the Army and deployed to Germany during...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...