obituaries

Jun 20, 2025

Melvin A. Marwitz passed away on June 20, 2025, and he went home to Momma, as he had been requesting daily for the last few weeks.   He was born on May 27, 1931, to Adolph and Mary (Prescher) Marwitz. He was one of seven children and attended school in Hamilton County, Texas. Raised in the Lutheran Church, Melvin recalls...

Jun 18, 2025

Rosaline Soglongbe of Fort Morgan, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 25th at the Heer Mortuary Chapel in Fort Morgan. Interment will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Fort Morgan.

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Jun 15, 2025

Wynelle "Nelle" Williams Grosholz of Fort Morgan passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Garden Square at Westlake in Greeley. She was born in Baxley, GA on August 4, 1924, to Robert S. and Inez Summerall Williams.

Nelle was a member of the United Methodist Church in Fort Morgan, Friday Club, PEO, and Beta Sigma Phi.

Jun 12, 2025

Edith Ailene Berndt went into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 12, 2025, in Norfolk, Nebraska.

Edith was born on May 28, 1928, to Almer Art and Clara Mabel Porter. After high school, she married her high school sweetheart, Bobby Pfost. To this union, four children were born: Patricia (Steve) Simon of...

Jun 11, 2025

Betty Joan Sandstead, age 75, of Brush, Colorado, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025. Born on February 7, 1950, in Sterling, Colorado. Betty was the beloved daughter of Robert and Ruth Henry.

She remained a lifelong Colorado resident who brought joy and warmth to all who knew her. Betty graduated from Haxtun High School and later...

Jun 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Norma Kay Miller, a woman cherished by so many. Norma departed this life on June 6, 2025. Norma was born on December 19, 1958, along with her twin brother Noel, at Fort Morgan (Colorado) Community Hospital to Edwin Dale and Nola Kay (Clark) Schauermann.

Norma was...

Jun 6, 2025

A Tribute to a Life Well-Lived

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Donna June Taylor Doman, who departed from this world on June 6, 2025. Born on April 28th, 1932. Donna graced our lives for 93 years, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and countless cherished memories.

Donna is survived...

Jun 5, 2025

Jose Belen Melendez, 89, of Brush entered eternal Life on June 5, 2025 surrounded by family & loved ones.  He was born January 29, 1936 to Ventura and Maria de Jesus Melendez in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.  He was the oldest of 16 children, he had 7 brothers and 8 sisters.

Jose worked for many years as...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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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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...

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.

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...

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...