obituaries


Harold F. Aikens

Harold F. Aikens

Oct 20, 2007

Harold F. Aikens, 68, of New Raymer, died Saturday, October 20, 2007 at the Colorado Plains Medical Center in Ft. Morgan. He was born January 28, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to Harold and Jessie (Marshall) Aikens. Harold worked with his dad and brothers in the family logging business in Michigan. He met Effie Papple in Mitchell, Nebraska and was married...

Wanda Wright

Wanda Wright

Oct 19, 2007

Wanda M. Wright, 79, longtime Fort Morgan resident, passed away Friday evening, October 19, 2007, at the Overland Park, Kansas, Medical Center following a short illness. Wanda and Jim were enroute to Branson, Missouri with their family to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary when she became ill. She was born April 8, 1928, in Colorado Springs, CO to Charles &...

Maria Padilla

Maria Padilla

Oct 15, 2007

Carmen Mary (Maria) Padilla 1930- 2007 Carmen Mary Padilla, 77, went to be with her Lord on Monday October 15, 2007. She was born on March 13, 1930 in Chupadero, New Mexico. She is survived by her children; Robert Padilla of Brush, CO, Eloy H. Padilla of Fort Morgan, CO, Michael Padilla of Pueblo, CO and Beatrice Padilla of Aurora,...

Katie Schmick

Katie Schmick

Oct 14, 2007

KATIE SCHMICK, 92, lifelong Fort Morgan resident, died Sunday afternoon, October 14, 2007 at Colorado Plains Medical Center in Fort Morgan. She was born April 29, 1915 in Fort Morgan to George & Anna (Sagel) Schmick. Survivors include three sisters; Martha Bauer and Lydia Bostron, both of Fort Morgan, and Marion Brozovich of Denver, and two brothers; Henry Schmick of...

Goldie Irene Curtis

Goldie Irene Curtis

Oct 13, 2007

Goldie Irene Curtis 87 longtime area resident, died Saturday, October 13, 2007 at the Colorado Plains Medical Center in Ft. Morgan. She was born June 9, 1920 in Concordia, Kansas to Samuel and Bessie Baughman. Goldie married Kenneth L. Curtis on November 13, 1941 in Sidney, Nebraska. Goldie was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day...

Velveth Edson

Velveth Edson

Oct 11, 2007

Velveth P. Edson, 97, of Brush, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2007, at the East Morgan County Hospital in Brush. She was born June 28, 1910, in Loyal, OK, to Finis & Matilda Young. In 1928, Velveth married Arthur Edson in Oklahoma City, OK. Arthur died in 1983. In 1990, Velveth moved to Brush, CO to be closer to her...

Claude Henry

Claude Henry

Oct 9, 2007

Claude M. Henry, 82, longtime Brush area resident, passed away Monday, October 9, 2007, at the North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley. He was born March 30, 1925, in Wainwright, Oklahoma, to Arthur & Susie Henry. When Claude was an infant, the Henry family came on the train to Akron, CO, and they walked to a homestead south of Akron,...

Evelyn Jeanette Jones

Evelyn Jeanette Jones

Oct 8, 2007

EVELYN JEANETTE JONES, 71, former Brush resident, died Monday afternoon, October 8, 2007 at her home in Ramona, CA. She was born in Brush on June 16, 1936 to John & Clara (Lee) Blum. She married Charles Jones on May 13, 1967. Mrs. Jones is survived by her husband Charlie Jones of Ramona, CA; one daughter and one son; Pamela...

Margaret Chapin

Margaret Chapin

Oct 7, 2007

Margaret (Mint) Chapin died peacefully on Sunday, October 7, 2007, in Brush, CO, with her son Bo (Robert), her daughter Ming (Mary Anne) and other family members by her side. She was 90 at the time of her death. Mint was born and raised in Petersburg, Virginia, and attended art school in New York. During the early stages of WWII,...

Jolene Janelle Castillo

Jolene Janelle Castillo

Oct 4, 2007

JOLENE JANELLE CASTILLO, 30, of Denver, died Thursday, October 4, 2007. She was born August 11, 1977 in Denver. She married Jorge M. Castillo on February 6, 1998. Janelle worked at Porter Place Retirement Center in Denver as a CNA at the time of her death. Mrs. Castillo enjoyed shopping. Her family was most important to her. She especially enjoyed...

Anita Eloise Frihauf-Reiber

Anita Eloise Frihauf-Reiber

Oct 2, 2007

ANITA ELOISE (FRIHAUF) REIBER, 59, of Fort Morgan, died early Tuesday morning, October 2, 2007 at her home. She was born June 5, 1948 in Fort Morgan to George Jacob & Vera Mae (Anderson) Frihauf. She graduated from Wiggins High Scool in 1966. Anita was married to Clifford Tripp and John Kendall Jr. before her marriage to Richard Reiber on...

Cristela Rios

Cristela Rios

Oct 1, 2007

Cristela Rios, 90, of Ft. Morgan, died Monday at the Valley View Villa in Ft. Morgan. She was born February 18, 1917 in Laredo, Texas to Modesto and Gregoria Rios. She married Andres G. Rios Sr. December 27, 1937. She is survived by her children, Andres Rios Jr. and Dolores Faz both of Ft. Morgan, Esperanza Rendon of Temple, TX...

David Miller Jr.

David Miller Jr.

Sep 30, 2007

DAVID MILLER JR., 85, longtime Brush resident, died Sunday evening, September 30, 2007 at his home in Brush. He was born June 15, 1922 in Frankfurt, Germany to David & Marie (Meyer) Miller. He married Alberta Petersen on November 17, 1946 in Brush. Mr. Miller was an automobile salesman for the majority of his working years. He was a member...

Archie Dean White

Archie Dean White

Sep 29, 2007

Archie Dean White, 71 lifelong area resident, died September 29, 2007 at the North Valley Hospital in Thornton. Archie was born June 26, 1936 in Ft. Morgan, Colorado to Turley and Marcella (Nelms) White. Prior to retirement, Archie worked in the building construction and concrete industries. He was a member of the 1st Christian Church. Prospecting for gold, working with...

Betty Marie Trim

Betty Marie Trim

Sep 29, 2007

BETTY MARIE TRIM, 79, longtime Woodrow resident, died Saturday morning, September 29, 2007 at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush. She was born August 1, 1928 in Brush to Alvin & Molly (Scott) Peterson. She married Roy Dale Trim on June 17, 1951 in Akron, CO. Mr. & Mrs. Trim farmed and ranched for a number of years before...

Mabel Louise Shaver

Mabel Louise Shaver

Sep 28, 2007

Mabel Louise Shaver, 68 Lifelong area resident died Friday, September 28, 2007 at the Valley Villa Care Center in Ft. Morgan. She was born September 4, 1939 in Lisco, Nebraska to James and Christy (Sager) Walker. Mabel was a member of the Home Circle Club in Hoyt and the Red Hat Club. She was also a member of the Brush...

Randall Lee Mccracken

Randall Lee Mccracken

Sep 26, 2007

Randall Lee McCracken, 46 Lifelong area resident died Wednesday, September 26, 2007 in Merino. He was born December 30, 1960 in Ft. Morgan. His parents are the late Bud McCracken and Hazle (Parker) McCracken. Randy was a member of the United Methodist Church in Ft. Morgan. McCracken had a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and at the time of his...

Marion Meracle

Marion Meracle

Sep 25, 2007

Marion L. Meracle, 73, life resident of eastern Colorado, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2007, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Denver. He was born October 13, 1933, in Stratton, CO, to Alton & Minerva Meracle. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Prior to retirement, Marion worked as a roustabout in the oil fields. He...

Herman Weibert

Herman Weibert

Sep 24, 2007

Herman Weibert, 75, of Wiggins died early Monday morning at his home in Wiggins. He was born September 13, 1932 in Gill, to Emanuel and Anna (Oestrich) Weibert. He attended grade and high school at Gill and he was active in sports. He graduated in May of 1951. He was called to serve his country during the Korean Conflict and...

Elias 'Alex' Hernandez

Elias 'Alex' Hernandez

Sep 24, 2007

Elias Alex Hernandez, 75, life resident of Morgan County, passed away Monday afternoon, September 24, 2007, at the Hospice & Palliative Care inpatient facility at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley. He was born July 3, 1932, near Snyder, CO, to Ezequiel & Rosa Hernandez. He served in the US Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. He married Theresa Baltazar....