Elizabeth Wasson
Mar 28, 2015
Elizabeth M. Wasson, 99, died at the East Morgan County Hospital in Brush on Saturday, March 28, 2015. She was born to John and Elizabeth Muth in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 6, 1915. Elizabeth married Warren Wood, who passed away. She then married Elgie Wasson. He, too, is now deceased. Following the death of Elgie, Elizabeth moved to the Tabor...
Nicola Greener
Mar 28, 2015
Nicola "Nikki" Greener, 32, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015 at her home in Loveland, Co. She was born August 1, 1982, in Denver. Nikki was injured in an automobile accident in 1990 and has had many challenging years. Through all of her adversity, she maintained a strong determination to survive and the joy of her life was meeting and...
Jo A. Jones
Mar 28, 2015
Jo A. Jones, 68, of Brush passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015, at the North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley. She was born December 7, 1946, in McDonald, KS, to James & Marie Hallagin Jo taught school for several years. In 1986 Jo and her son Kelly moved to Brush when she served as the manager for the Duckwalls stores...
Sandra L. Eckstein
Mar 25, 2015
Sandra Laurie (Ramalia) Eckstein, affectionately known as Sandy, was born in Schuyler, Nebraska on April 27, 1945 and passed away after battling ovarian cancer on March 25, 2015. Prior to moving to Brush, Colorado in 1980, she lived for several years in Denver. For most of her years in Brush, she was an active community member - serving as a...
Sandra Molina
Mar 25, 2015
Sandra Marie Molina, 55, longtime area resident, died Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at her home in Log Lane Village. She was born January 20, 1960 in Monte Vista, CO to Theron and Gwen (Nice) Killian. She married Javier Molina on January 12, 2002. Sandra worked as a CNA for a number of years. She enjoyed quilting, fishing, and gardening. Survivors...
Greg Pope
Mar 24, 2015
Greg Pope, 50, of Ft. Morgan, died suddenly, Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at the Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado. Greg was born August 31, 1964 in Fort Morgan. He is survived by his parents, Alfred and Sandra Pope of Fort Morgan. Greg was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Paul and Katherine Pope and his maternal grandparents, Rev....
Manuel G. Montoya
Mar 23, 2015
Manuel G. Montoya, 76, died peacefully March 23, 2015 in Brush, CO. He was born February 22, 1939 in Ojo Feliz, NM to Guadalupe and Merove Montoya. Manny married Beatrice Celestino in 2007. He was an Iron Worker for many years and enjoyed fishing, and woodworking. Manny never knew a stranger and would help anyone. Manny's family was the world...
Joe Moreno
Mar 16, 2015
Joe G. Moreno, 62, returned to his heavenly home on Monday, March 16, 2015 after a courageous battle with a long illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Joe was born to Juan and Elva Moreno on June 26, 1952 in Brownsville, Texas. His family...
Dennis Dale Bringelson
Mar 16, 2015
DENNIS DALE BRINGELSON, 76, longtime New Raymer resident, died Monday morning, March 16, 2015 at his home. He was born March 12, 1939 in Sterling to Lawrence & Ruth (Fiscus) Bringelson. Dennis married Nancy Johnson in Fort Morgan on June 28, 1975. Dennis lived his life as a rancher. He loved working with all animals. Dennis enjoyed hunting, fishing, coin...
Hajime Nukaya
Mar 16, 2015
Hajime "Jimmy" Nukaya, 91, lifetime resident of Morgan County, passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 at East Morgan County Hospital in Brush. Jimmy was born July 14, 1923 in Hillrose, CO to George and Kane (Sakurada) Nukaya. He married Grace Mori on March 8, 1953 in Sterling, CO. Jimmy served in WWII as a Japanese translator, where he was able...
John Donald Stitt
Mar 15, 2015
John Donald Stitt, 88, passed away suddenly at East Morgan County Hospital on Sunday, March 15, 2015. He was born March 21, 1926 in Philadelphia, MS to John & Mary Stitt. Don married Katherine Ann Spomer on December 25, 1951 in Brush. Don farmed his whole life, was a member of the Morgan County Sheriff's Posse, and volunteered with the...
Dwight Walker
Mar 14, 2015
Dwight D. Walker, 58, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015, at the Valley View Villa in Fort Morgan. He was born December 3, 1956, in Kimball, NE, to Don & Grace Walker. Dwight worked in several occupations during his life. He attend diesel mechanics school in Wyoming, work in the oil fields, and for Excel - Cargill packing plant. Dwight...
Mary Anne Bourquin
Mar 14, 2015
Mary Anne Bourquin, 64, former Brush resident, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015, in Greeley, CO. She was born March 27, 1950, in Brush, to Eulogio & Mary Ann Ybarra. Prior to retirement, Mary worked as the Head Cook for the RE-2J School District for 26 years. After retiring, she lived in Texas for a short time and then moved...
Rudy Deherrera
Mar 14, 2015
Rudy DeHerrera, 56, life resident of the Brush community, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015, at the North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley. He was born June 11, 1958, in Brush to Felix & Frances DeHerrera. Rudy graduated from Brush High School in 1976. He worked as a contractor in the concrete construction business. Rudy enjoyed making dream catchers, listening...
Shirley Mae Petersen
Mar 14, 2015
Shirley Mae Petersen, 90, longtime resident of Morgan County, died March 14, 2015 at East Morgan County Hospital in Brush. Shirley was born May 28, 1924 in Witten, South Dakota to Gerald and Edith Shouse. She married Eugene Petersen on August 17, 1951 in Denver, CO. Shirley enjoyed reading and loved spending time with her family. Shirley is survived by...
Frances Ruth Wambolt
Mar 12, 2015
Frances Ruth Schaaf Wambolt, 86, longtime area resident, died Thursday, March 12, 2015 in Mesa, Arizona. Frances was born March 27, 1928 in Fort Morgan, Colorado to George and Marie (Wolf) Schaaf. During her adolescent years until graduation, she helped her family by working in the fields. They grew sugar beets, corn, beans, and potatoes. She graduated from Fort Morgan...
Christopher Baessler
Mar 10, 2015
Christopher W. Baessler, 62, passed away March 10, 2015, in Lompoc, CA. He was born July 28, 1952, in Denver, to John & Janice Baessler. Chris graduated from Wiggins High School in 1972. Prior to retirement he worked as a civilian painter in the aerospace industry. Survivors include his 3 sons, Shawn, Chad & Ryan; 3 brothers, Ted Baessler, Mike...
Robert E. Wilson
Mar 9, 2015
Robert "Bob" Wilson, 87, died peacefully on March 9, 2015 in Brush, CO. He was born January 4, 1928 in Dodge City, KS to Loyd and Edith Wilson. Bob served as Military Police in Japan during the occupation. He then married Betty Barr in 1949, and the couple had four daughters. Bob worked as a farmer and enjoyed reading Louis...
Robert "Bob" Sharritt
Mar 8, 2015
With heavy hearts, we share with you the loss of Robert (Bob) G. Sharritt, 84, formerly of Brush & Fort Collins. Bob passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 8, 2015, in Sun City, AZ. Bob was born April 26, 1930, in Shelby, NE, to Charles & Grace Sharritt. The Sharritt family moved to Brush in...
James Allen Wacker
Mar 6, 2015
James Allen Wacker, 69, lifelong area resident, died, Friday, March 6, 2015 in Louisville. Jim was born August 21, 1945 in Denver to Wendel and Marion Wacker. He graduated from Fort Morgan High School and then Morgan County College with a degree in Auto Body Repair. Jim served his country for two tours in the Air Force. One tour was...
