obituaries


Cheryl Beauprez

Cheryl Beauprez

Apr 20, 2025

Cheryl Lynn Beauprez (Schantz), passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025, in Fort Morgan, Colorado.

Born on July 15, 1949, in Brush Colorado, Cheryl lived a vibrant and full life dedicated to her family, friends and "little's". Cheryl always lived a life full of love and passion for those who surrounded her; she always enjoyed everyone getting...

Keith Wadsworth Howell

Keith Wadsworth Howell

Apr 18, 2025

Born January 17, 1937 beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and a friend to many, Keith Wadsworth Howell died peacefully on April 18, 2025 at the age of 88.

In his younger years Keith excelled in sports and discovered pole vaulting.  In 7th grade at Barr Lake, he could pole vault higher than anyone at Brighton Junior and...

Edith Christensen Smith

Edith Christensen Smith

Apr 18, 2025

Edith Christensen Smith passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Born to Walter Hans and Cora Mable Christensen May 16, 1927, Edith grew up alongside her siblings Dorothy Day, Elmer Christensen, Burnard Christensen, Lemuel Christensen, Howard Christensen, and Flora Christensen.

On November 4, 1947, Edith married Arnold Emmett "Kelly" Smith at the Methodist Church in Brush, CO....

Richard "Gene" Ruggles

Richard "Gene" Ruggles

Apr 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard "Gene" Ruggles, age 92, on April 16, 2025, at East Morgan County Hospital.

Gene was born in Brush, Colorado, to John and Bertha (Johnson) Ruggles. A proud member of the Brush High School Class of 1951, he went on to serve his country in the...

Joan Lee Little

Joan Lee Little

Apr 14, 2025

Joan Lee Little left this earthly world at the age of 91 on April 14, 2025 to join her lord, husband and other family members in heaven.

Joan was born August 7, 1933 in Topeka, Kansas to Orville Lloyd and Hazel (Thompson) Lloyd.  Joan grew up with her sister, Claudene and brother Bill.

Joan met...

Betty Nelson

Betty Nelson

Apr 14, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Betty J Nelson on April 14, 2025, at the age of 74.   Betty was born July 2nd, 1950, to Betty Martin Roy and Don Roy in Denver, CO.

Betty met and married the love of her life, Ken Nelson Sr, in 1971. They were married for...

Glenna R. Newport

Glenna R. Newport

Apr 14, 2025

On this day, April 14, 2025, Glenna Newport, child of God, took her leave from this earth, making her way to eternal life. Glenna was born to Raymond and Zonia Paulson on September 12, 1946, with big brother Gerald waiting anxiously at home. Born a "blue baby," Glenna's parents always considered her a miracle child. She was raised in...

Bruce Owen Marron

Bruce Owen Marron

Apr 12, 2025

Bruce Owen Marron, 79, of Fort Morgan, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2025, surrounded by his family—just as he wished.

Born on October 2, 1945, in Morrill, Nebraska, Bruce lived a life rooted in integrity, guided by curiosity, and driven by love. After serving as a First Lieutenant in Vietnam in 1971, he...

Shirley Jean Allen

Shirley Jean Allen

Apr 12, 2025

Shirley Jean Allen ( Horton), age 91, passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 12, 2025, in Brush, Colorado. Born on December 28, 1933, in Portland, Oregon, Shirley lived a vibrant and full life marked by dedication to her family, her work, and the many passions that brought her joy.

Shirley was the proud...

Gwendolyn Gail Dilley

Gwendolyn Gail Dilley

Apr 7, 2025

Gwendolyn Gail (Hall) Dilley of Brush, Colorado passed away on April 7, 2025, at East Morgan County Hospital in Brush, following a brief illness. Her family was at her bedside throughout her hospitalization.

Gwen was born to Fred and Rose Hall on April 19, 1935. She was born in a bedroom upstairs at 803 West Edison St...

Jay Klipfel

Jay Klipfel

Apr 3, 2025

Jay Klipfel, 50, passed away on April 3, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. Born on December 27, 1974, in Wray, Colorado, Jay lived a life rooted in service, family, and community.

A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Jay served his country honorably as an E-4. His time in the military reflected his deep sense of duty...

Randy Alan Patten

Randy Alan Patten

Apr 2, 2025

Randy Alan Patten, 81, of Fort Morgan passed away in his sleep on April 2, 2025. Graveside services will be held Monday, April 14th at 1:00 PM at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Fort Morgan, Colorado.

Randy was born on October 1, 1943, to Maxine (Cyprian) Patten of Fort Morgan. After graduating from Fort Morgan High School, he...

Kenneth Lee Kelly

Kenneth Lee Kelly

Apr 2, 2025

Ken Kelly passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Eben Ezer, after a long battle with Dementia/Alzheimer's.

Kenneth Lee Kelly was born October 2, 1938, in Greeley, CO, to John Edward and Vera Lee Kelly.  Ken attended the Galeton school district for 11 years, graduated from Eaton High School in 1956, and went on to...

Carol Vivian Livengood

Carol Vivian Livengood

Apr 1, 2025

Carol Vivian Livengood was born in York County Nebraska. She was the third of five children of Fred and Edith Sandall. The family moved from Nebraska to Loveland, Colorado when Carol was a teenager. She graduated from Loveland High School in 1942 and enrolled in Presbyterian School of Nursing, graduating in 1945.

Carol married her high school...

Randy Lee Shriver

Randy Lee Shriver

Mar 31, 2025

We remember Randy Lee Shriver, 64, who sadly left us on March 31, 2025 at Saint Anthony North Hospital in Westminster, Colorado. Randy was born to Melvin and Sharon Shriver on September 17, 1960 in La Junta, Colorado.

Randy joined the Army in 1979 where he served for 3 years, attaining the rank of SP4, Military Police....

Linda Bowles

Linda Bowles

Mar 27, 2025

Linda Bowles, 76, passed away on March 27, 2025. She was born in Oklahoma to Neil and Quixie White on August 12, 1948.

Linda was a lifelong enthusiast of baking, especially wedding cakes, and cherished spending time with her grandchildren. She had a passion for traveling, fishing, hunting, and enjoyed the serenity of the mountains and loved...

Harold Lloyd Pollock

Harold Lloyd Pollock

Mar 27, 2025

Harold Lloyd Pollock of Fort Morgan passed away on March 27th 2025.

Harold was born May 16,1939 in Brush Colorado to Lloyd Emerson Pollock and Florence Louise Pollock.

In his younger years Harold did surveying.  When he settled in Fort Morgan, he was a carpenter by trade and did many renovations on buildings in the...

Willard "Butch" Atwood

Willard "Butch" Atwood

Mar 26, 2025

Willard "Butch" Atwood passed away peacefully at St Anthony's North hospital in Westminster, CO on March 26th, 2025.

Butch was born May 29th, 1942 to William Guy Atwood and Hazel Louise Porter in Brush, CO.  There he met and married Sylvia Lloyd in 1962 and they had two daughters, Tammy Atwood (Mayhugh) and Sheryl Atwood,  After they...

Todd Hoffmann

Todd Hoffmann

Mar 26, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, son, uncle, friend, brother and husband Todd Hoffmann. Todd passed peacefully at the age of 62 in his home in the company of his wife Vicki after a short battle with cancer.

Todd was born in Lyons Kansas September 15, 1962. He grew...

Rueben Albert Ewert

Rueben Albert Ewert

Mar 24, 2025

In Loving Memory of Rueben Albert Ewert

Rueben Albert Ewert was born to the Rev. Albert and Rosie (Tieszen) Ewert in Montana on June 30, 1938. He died on March 24, 2025, at the age of 86 after a 26-year battle with Parkinson's Disease and towards the end, Lewy body dementia. When he was ten his family...