obituaries
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...
Corinne Marie Ocker
May 25, 2025
Corinne Marie Ocker, born on September 25, 1942, in Denver, Colorado, to Leland and Inez (Porter) Lockett, passed away peacefully at her home in Snyder, Colorado, on May 25, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Corinne married Jerry Ocker and to this union the couple had three children Jeri, Brad, and Mark. Sadly in...
Sidney Darling
May 22, 2025
Sidney Elliot Darling came into this world on Nov. 13, 1999 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona and passed away in Fort Morgan, Colorado on May 22, 2025. Sidney was a true gem to his family. He was the shining light of our lives. He adored his little sister Isobella more than anything in the world. Sidney...
Marvella Mae Emerick
May 22, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Marvella Mae Emerick, a long-time resident of Fort Morgan, Colorado. She was born on November 20, 1932 on a farm outside of Pringle, South Dakota, to Frank Van Buren and Gladys Willey. Both parents preceded her in death along with her brother Malvin Van Buren. She passed away on May 22,...
Antonio Garcia Jr.
May 20, 2025
With a heavy heart on May 20th, 2025, Antonio Garcia jr. was called home:
Antonio Garcia Jr. was born in Sterling, Co on February 15th, 1994, to Graciela Botello Garcia and Antonio Garcia. "We smile every time we think about our son, He was sweet and funny and such a good human. I hope he knows how...
Ruby Groves
May 18, 2025
Ruby Groves, age 90, died surrounded by loved ones on May 18, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Ruby Leona Brownlee was born February 1, 1935, in Fairview, Oregon to Nellie (Gottman) and William "Earl" Brownlee. She was the third of four children but naturally took on many responsibilities.
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Bonnie June Trout
May 13, 2025
Bonnie June Trout was born April 28, 1925, to Richard and Mary Hellyer at her Grandma Baker's home in Fort Morgan. It is with a Joyful, but broken heart that we announce Bonnie finally got to meet Our Jesus face to face on May 13, 2025, after 100 years and 15 days.
Bonnie spent her entire life...
Betty Louise Larrick
May 11, 2025
Betty Louise Larrick passed away on May 11th, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born on June 21st, 1929, in Englevale, Kansas, to Loren Benjamin and Prezzie Darity Swan. When Betty was five years old, the Swan family moved to Girard, Kansas, where she attended school with her older brother, Loren, and younger sister, Lily Kay.
...Richard Blaine Hass
May 10, 2025
Richard Blaine Hass passed away in the comfort of his home on May 10, 2025, in Brush, Colorado. Blaine was born in Brush in 1962 to Richard and Kathy Hass. During his childhood, he enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, and many other outdoor activities with his brother, Derek, and his parents. One of his father's favorite memories was carrying his...
Irene Trumbo
May 10, 2025
Irene (Hafer) Trumbo passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at her home in Fort Morgan. She was born April 25, 1944, at Victory Hospital in Akron, CO to Virgil and Norma (Ross) Hafer.
Irene grew up on a farm southwest of Akron. She attended a country school through the fourth grade and then attended Akron schools, graduating...
Alan Charles Amen
May 8, 2025
Alan Charles Amen, 70, met his awaiting family members in Heaven on Thursday May 8th, 2025, in Loveland. He was born on May 17th, 1954, to David and Lillian Amen.
His childhood years were spent learning how to care for the family farm from those who had done it before him. In 1972 he graduated from Merino...
Alan D. Meyer
May 6, 2025
Alan Meyer, a lifelong resident of Fort Morgan, passed away on May 6, 2025, at the age of 73.
Born in 1952 to Alex and Lydia (Weimer) Meyer, Alan spent his life dedicated to faith, family, farming, and his community. He married his high school sweetheart, Jody Meyer, in 1973, and together they raised two sons, Nolan...
Sandra Deroche
May 2, 2025
Sandra Sue Deroche passed away on May 2, 2025.
Sandy was born on August 13, 1938, in Cherokee Iowa to Benjamin Franklin Branstetter and Laura Grace "Wayman" Branstetter. Her family moved to Midwest Wyoming, and she graduated from Midwest High School.
Sandy was married to T.C. "Frenchie" Deroche and together they had one son, Vincent....
James Villarreal
Apr 29, 2025
James Villarreal, born on May 12, 1957, in Texas, passed away on April 29, 2025, at his home in Thornton. He was a man who cherished the outdoors, enjoying activities such as fishing and camping. James had a deep love for his family and children, and he took great pleasure in barbequing.
He is survived by his...
Eligra Beechley
Apr 26, 2025
With a heavy heart we are sharing the passing of Eligra J Beechley born March 12th, 1947. Beloved wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and friend to many. Eligra married Daniel Beechley Sr. on December 19th, 1964. They had two children, Tammy and Daniel Jr.
Eligra and her family moved to Texas in the late 70's where she...
Lynn May Lee
Apr 23, 2025
Lynn May Lee, aged 77, passed away on April 23, 2025. Born on April 21, 1948, in Brush, Colorado, Lynn was adopted by Paul and Thelma McFall from Brush Hospital. She spent her early years on the McFall farm in Woodrow before the family moved to Snyder and later to Brush in the 1950s. Lynn attended Brush High School...
Diana Lynn Anderson
Apr 23, 2025
With heavy hearts we share the passing of Diana Lynn Anderson, who left us on April 23, 2025. Diana, affectionately known as Bun to her family and friends, was a vibrant and compassionate lady with a sense of adventure and never ending love for those she cherished, especially her grandchildren. She will be remembered for her lasting contributions to...
Romie Baltazar
Apr 22, 2025
Romie Baltazar passed away peacefully, April 22, 2025, at Pelican Pointe Health and Rehabilitation in Windsor, Colorado.
Romie was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Brush, Colorado. She worked as a housekeeper at East Morgan County Hospital for several years. She changed her career by getting a degree in Floral Design. She worked at Gingerich...






