obituaries

Jul 30, 2024

Brian Louis Ailts, 20, Passed away July, 30 2024.

He was born on March 16, 2004, to Abigail Castiilleja and Justin Ailts.

Brian was proceeded in death by Great great-grandparents, John Romero, May Romero, Alexandria Mendoza, Brianna Fierro and puppy Nova.

He is survived by his Mother, Abigail Castilleja; brothers, Jonathan (Caitlyn Trujillo)...

Jul 26, 2024

Melba Pauline (Wittrock) Rader, age 88 of Ft. Morgan, Colorado went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 26, 2024 in Julesburg, Colorado.  She was born April 20, 1936 at Taylor Hospital – Sidney, Nebraska to Louis A. Wittrock and Stella L. (Stein) Wittrock the first of eleven children.  Melba was Baptized into the Christian faith...

Jul 21, 2024

Betty Jean Parsons Oyler, 96, passed away July 21, 2024, at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush, with Roger at her side. Betty was born March 17, 1928, at the family homestead in Quinn, SD, to Charles and Myrtle Parsons. She was the second of six children. Her family moved to Rapid City, SD while she was in...

Jul 20, 2024

Helen Agnes Eskew, 95, passed away July 20, 2024. She born October 30, 1928, in Otis, Colorado, to Frank and Laura Frenzl. Helen was one of six children who grew up on the family farm south of Otis.

Her life was a testament to her strength and resilience, especially after the passing of her beloved husband, Bill...

Jul 19, 2024

Bernita Joyce Davis of Fort Morgan passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024 in Brush, CO. She was born on April 16, 1934 to Lawrence and Ruth Bringelson.

Bernita is survived by her son, Kevin Davis and his wife, Kimberly of Fort Morgan, and granddaughter, Victoria (Matt) Brewer of California.

Bernita was preceded in death...

Jul 16, 2024

Donald Kroskob, longtime area farmer, passed away July 16, 2024, just three days after his 91st birthday.  He was born July 13, 1933 to William and Catherine (Schreiner) Kroskob.  Don grew up on a dairy farm where he learned his hard work ethic.  He graduated from high school in Fort Morgan and went to college in Fort Collins.  During...

Jul 15, 2024

Chester Arisborn "Chet" McCoy Jr. Was born to Chester and Mary "nee' Gerih" McCoy July 27,1932 in Yuma, Colorado. Chester and his younger brother Howard attended school in Eckley, Colorado where he met the love of his life (and wife of 72 years) Betty Isabelle Fisher, they were married July 20, 1952, in Wray, Colorado, after only a few...

Jul 11, 2024

Larry Dennis Jackson, 89, passed away on July 11, 2024, in Byers, Colorado. Born on June 11, 1935, in Hudson, Colorado, Larry led a vibrant and adventurous life, marked by his passion for teaching and a love for the great outdoors.

After graduating from high school in Hudson, Larry joined the US Army in 1954, serving in...

Jul 11, 2024

Tom Bratrsovsky, born on December 31, 1954, to Cyril M. and Mary Agnes Bratrsovsky in Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024, surrounded by several members of his family.

In the late 50s, the family moved to Fort Morgan, where Tom attended local schools, graduating in 1972. He worked alongside his father and brother,...

Jul 7, 2024

After a long and wonderful life, Jo Roberts of Wiggins passed away at 106 years of age.  Alice Josephine Adams was born in Wiggins, Colorado on December 16, 1917 to Lucy Campbell Adams and George Adams.  She grew up in Wiggins.  Her mother and father owned a grocery store and later her father was the school janitor for 20...

Jul 6, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard

(Rich) Glenn Madsen, who left us on July 6, 2024, at the age of

84. Rich was born on July 16, 1939, in Jamestown, North Dakota

to Lillian (Roth) and Carsten Madsen and grew up with his

brothers Robert...

Jul 6, 2024

Angela 'Annie' Marie Field (Wright), 59 years old passed away on July 6th, 2024. At the time of her passing she lived in Honolulu, HI.

She was born November 18, 1964, to Roy and Nancy Wright in Billings, Montana.

Angie lived a full life. She grew up in Montana and at the age of 21...

Jul 5, 2024

Ruth passed away in Laramie, WY on July 5, 2024.

She was born on December 27, 1962, to Francis Viola & Kenneth (KC) Claude Henson. She grew up on a farm in Fort Morgan, Colorado. She graduated from Fort Morgan High School. Ruth was very artistic, and she played the guitar and violin. She attended MCC &...

Jul 3, 2024

Leon Gene Kautz passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2024 in Yuma, Colorado. He was born November 23, 1934 to Jacob and Pauline Kautz in Merino, Colorado.

Gene didn't come into this world in the usual way.  He was delivered by Dr. Lutz, a veterinarian. He had a love of animals, especially dogs, maybe this had something...

Jul 3, 2024

Mary Ann (Hood) Lake

August 3, 1950 - July 3, 2024

Mary Ann (Hood)Lake, a longtime resident of DeLand, Florida, passed away in Colorado on July 3, 2024, at St. Anthony North Hospital. Born Mary Ann Hood on August 3, 1950, in Malden, Massachusetts, she brought a touch of wit and laughter wherever she went....

Jun 29, 2024

Eileen Lindell, 96, of Brush, Colorado, passed away June 29, 2024. She was born September 26, 1927 in Brush.

A full obituary will be posted in the coming days.

Services will be held Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Harvest Assembly of God, 1012 Eaton St, Brush, CO.

Jun 24, 2024

Jerry Wolford, 94, passed away on June 24, 2024.

Jerry was born to William and Nellie Wolford in Benkelman, NE on March 28, 1930. They moved to Fort Morgan when he was a young boy. He attended schools in Fort Morgan and graduated from Fort Morgan High School and then joined the Army in 1951, serving in...

Jun 24, 2024

It is with great sadness that we convey the passing of our mother Marjorie Ann Blatt. Mom passed peacefully at Hillcrest Care Center in Wray, Colorado on June 24, 2024. Mom was born in Humphry, Nebraska on December 28, 1930 to Edward and Hattie (Hap) Helmberger and was one of five children. She had four siblings: Eugene (Gene), Mary...

Jun 18, 2024

Jose (Joe) Lopez Cardona was born July 18, 1928, in Mexico. He went to eternal rest on June 18, 2024, in Greeley, Colorado. After coming to the United States, he met Mary Canales Segura and married her on July 25, 1958, in Wiggins, Colorado. Jose and Mary Cardona had 9 Children and they raised the family in a farming...

Jun 17, 2024

Maria Melendez, 86, of Brush passed away June 17, 2024. She was born June 13, 1938, to Antonio and Donata Tello in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. She had six brothers, and 2 sisters.

Maria met her husband Jose and were married January 12, 1965.  Maria and her husband moved to Texas, where they raised their five children....