obituaries

Mar 10, 2025

Vernon Lee Drew of Fort Morgan passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, at North Colorado Medical Center, surrounded by his children. Vernon was born on September 27, 1954, to Donald and Lorraine (Lora) Drew.

He was blessed with his first child, Levi, in 1985 and in 1991, the Lord blessed him again with his daughter who...

Mar 7, 2025

Clyde Henry Reichert was born on September 4, 1928 to Henry and Mary (Long) Reichert in Windsor, Colorado.   He passed away March 7,2025 at East Morgan County Hospital in Brush.

His family moved to Gill, Colorado in 1938 and he graduated in 1946.

Clyde married his high school sweetheart Helen Heidenreich on September 4,1948 in...

Mar 6, 2025

Melvin Wadsworth Howell, age 65, of Wiggins, Colorado passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at his son's home in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Melvin was born on July 28, 1959, in Fort Morgan, Colorado, the son of Keith Wadsworth Howell and Jackie (Kress) Richardson. He was married on November 4, 1978, in Fort Collins, Colorado to Linda Franzel,...

Mar 4, 2025

Patrick "Pat" Zimbelman, born on February 23, 1954, in Denver, Colorado, left us on March 4, 2025, at the age of 71, while residing at Eben Ezer Lutheran Memory Care Center, in Brush, Colorado.

Known for his steadfast dedication to both his work and family, Pat's journey through life was one of unwavering commitment and love.

Mar 2, 2025

Stephen T. Bratrsovsky, 64, of Wiggins passed away on March 2, 2025 at Saint Anthony's Hospital in Lakewood.

Stephen was born on July 13, 1960 to Bernard and Barbara Bratrsovsky.

He enjoyed ranching and working cattle.

Stephen is survived by his mother, Barbara Chilcote; brothers, Danny Bratrsovsky, Michael Bratrsovsky; sisters, Theresa DeLisle, Annette...

Feb 25, 2025

Miriam Virginia "Ginny" Sagel McCracken ,95, passed away on February 25, 2025, in Brush, Colorado.

Born on March 19, 1929, in Fort Morgan, Colorado, Ginny grew up in a close-knit rural family and carried the values of hard work and dedication throughout her life. She began her career at Mountain Bell in Fort Morgan at the time...

Feb 25, 2025

Delores (Dee) Jimenez, a cherished mother, friend, and pillar of her community, peacefully passed away on February 25, 2025. Born on April 10, 1947, in Fort Morgan, Colorado, to Albert and Carmen (Rocha) Canales, Delores exemplified strength, warmth, and determination throughout her life.

A proud graduate of Wiggins High School (1965), where she was a dedicated varsity...

Feb 25, 2025

Ronald Doyle Ray, of Brush, passed away peacefully at home on February 25, 2025. He was born on March 15, 1948, in Denver, Colorado, to Ruth Evelyn Strand Ray and Marvin Ray.

In 1966, Ron joined the United States Army. After completing his training and serving a year with the 82nd Airborne Division, he was promoted to...

Feb 17, 2025

Jane Bohan Glazier of Fort Morgan passed away on February 17, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born in Akron, Ohio, on April 4, 1942, to Virginia and James Bohan. After high school, she attended Bennett College in Millbrook, NY for two years before transferring to the University of Colorado in Boulder, where she earned a degree...

Feb 16, 2025

Marci Ann Rees, 49, of Fort Morgan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 16, 2025.

Marci was born on July 15, 1975, to Ed & Karen (Meyer) Gerken. She attended Fort Morgan schools and graduated from Fort Morgan High School. After which, she attended Morgan Community College and obtained her associate degree.

Marci loved animals,...

Feb 16, 2025

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the death of Felix R. Gutierrez (Mondo) 57, of Brush Colorado. He passed away on February 16, 2025, surrounded by loving family and friends in Greeley Colorado.

Mondo was born on March 18, 1967 in Fort Morgan Colorado to Secundino Gutierrez and Ofelia Gutierrez (Reyes)....

Feb 14, 2025

Shirley Walker died at her home on February 14, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1943, in Fort Morgan to Agnes and Harold Frost. She joined her older brothers, Wayne and Leland, on the family farm south of Fort Morgan.

After the passing of her brothers, Shirley took on all the duties of a ranch kid—milking...

Feb 12, 2025

Coleen Joyce Hendrickson 84, was born Sunday morning March 10, 1940 in Fort Morgan, Colorado to Samuel Francis Baylie and Geraldine Katherine Zortman. Coleen was also close with her maternal grandparents Christy and Jesse Zortman.

Coleen married Don Hendrickson on March 3, 1957 at the Nazarene Church in Fort Morgan. They were married for 56 years after...

Feb 10, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Scott Boyett.  Scott was born on June 23, 1937 in Harrisburg, Illinois to Clyde ("Toots") Boyett and June Herron- Boyett.  Scott was 87 years old when he passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 with his 2 sons by his side.

Scott was perhaps best known...

Feb 9, 2025

Audrey L. Carlson left her earthly home to spend eternity in her Heavenly home on February 9, 2025. Audrey began life on April 20, 1946 in Brush, Colorado to her parents Ed & Grace Carlson as the seventh child of their nine children. She was raised in Snyder, then Hillrose, and finally Brush. Audrey attended the Hillrose schools during...

Feb 8, 2025

Larry Weimer, 80, passed away on February 8, 2025 at East Morgan County Hospital in Brush.

Larry was born on February 12, 1944 in Brush to John and Ruth Weimer. He married Jeral-Kay (Jeri) Dodge on April 15, 1962.

Larry was a natural farmer, whether he was on the farm or at their home, where...

Feb 8, 2025

Wanda Elaine Moseley was born and raised in Yuma, Colorado. She spent almost 21 years working at Wal-Mart as an associate in various departments. Wanda was an active member of Shepherd of the Plains Lutheran Church. Her faith in God was unwavering, a deep, unshakeable conviction that permeated her being.

Those who knew her knew she was...

Feb 7, 2025

Edward "Eddie" Dale Kitzman passed away February 7, 2025 at East Morgan County Hospital in Brush, CO. Eddie was born April 22, 1956 to Theadore and Clara (Rohn) Kitzman in Greeley, CO, the fourth of five children.

Eddie was a member of the Wiggins High School class of 1974, and after his high school years he worked...

Feb 5, 2025

Edward Adam Hamburg, 78, passed away peacefully at Sterling Regional Medical Center surrounded by his children due to a brief illness on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

He was born on December 29, 1946 in Brush, CO to Adam and Ethel Hamburg. He was the 3rd of 4 children and was a lifelong resident of Morgan County. During...

Feb 2, 2025

Larry Alexander Schott, born on January 21, 1946, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Larry was a dedicated employee at the Western Sugar Factory for many years. He cherished his time with his children and grandchildren and had a deep love for the Lord.

Larry is survived by his loving wife, Jeanette, his daughter Amy Alexander,...