obituaries


Olin Bale Bridges

Olin Bale Bridges

Feb 28, 2024

Olin Bale Bridges left this earth to meet his Lord and be reunited with his wife on February 28, 2024. If there are fishing holes in heaven, he will soon be inviting all the neighbors for a fish fry.

Olin was born October 12, 1932, near Hastings, Oklahoma, in rural Cotton County, to Arthur and Lota Bridges....

Janet Arleen Green

Janet Arleen Green

Feb 28, 2024

Janet Arleen Green, 88, passed peacefully at home after a long battle with Parkinson's disease on February 28th. Jan was born February 15, 1936, in Fort Morgan to Adam and Ann Schreiner. She attended Fort Morgan High School. She married Jim F Green Jr. on August 12, 1956.

She attended Colorado State College of Education in Greeley,...

Dorothy Eloise Johnson

Dorothy Eloise Johnson

Feb 28, 2024

Dorothy Eloise Johnson, 98, of Brush, CO entered the loving arms of her Savior on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in Brush. Dorothy was born March 9, 1925, in Morganville, Kansas. Dorothy grew up on a rural farm in Clay County, near Garfield Center and Morganville. Later in her years she moved back to Brush, Colorado to be close to...

Leo "Dean" Groves

Leo "Dean" Groves

Feb 27, 2024

On February 27, 2024 this world lost a good man.

Leo "Dean" Groves passed peacefully in his sleep while taking an afternoon nap. He had issues with his heart for a number of years and, as he might have put it, "the damn thing just wore out."

Dean was born on September 27, 1930 at...

Gayland E. Coup

Gayland E. Coup

Feb 26, 2024

Gayland E. Coup passed away February 26, 2024 in Fort Morgan. He was born on June 22, 1931, in Fort Morgan, Colorado, to Lucile (Jasper) and Earl Coup. He was the fourth of five children, including his siblings Eleanor, Shirley, Frank "Clifton", and Ruth.

Growing up on the family farm in Snyder, Gayland developed a deep love...

James Michael Kelly

James Michael Kelly

Feb 25, 2024

James Michael Kelly, born October 24, 1982, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 25, 2024.

James leaves behind, his son, Marine Cpl Aaron Kelly; his parents, William "Bill" & Cheryl Kelly; his sister, Rachael (Justin) Black; and his nephews, Brayden and Seth. He is also survived by his grandmas, Melissa Kelly and Dorene Snow, as well as...

Matthew Lou Gentz

Matthew Lou Gentz

Feb 25, 2024

Matthew Gentz, 43, passed away on February 25, 2024. He was born on January 12, 1981, in Independence, Kansas. He grew up with a passion for riding motorcycles, fishing, and exploring the outdoors. He loved animals and was a kind-hearted person who always helped others in need. He had many jobs throughout his life, including trucking He will be...

Judith L Esser

Judith L Esser

Feb 25, 2024

Judith "Judy" Loye (Quinby) Esser was born on September 5, 1945 in Great Bend, KS to Dr. Byron and Ruby Quinby.  Judy grew up in Larned, KS with a love for animals and spending time horseback as much as possible.  In her later years of school, she was involved with band, music, and many other high school activities.  She...

Tom Flores

Tom Flores

Feb 19, 2024

On February 19, 2024, Tom Everett Flores was 93 years old when he passed away peacefully in Brush, CO and joined the Lord and his loved ones in heaven.

Tom was born January 6, 1932, to Cecil and Annie (Everett) Flores, and raised in Benjamin TX. Tom was the youngest of his siblings: Benita, Cecil Jr, Ellis,...

Duane Eugene Brunkhardt

Duane Eugene Brunkhardt

Feb 17, 2024

Duane Eugene Brunkhardt, 76 years of age, passed away on February 17th.

Duane was born on November 17th, 1947, to August and Elvina (Mohrlang) Brunkhardt. He was raised on his family's dairy farm between Hillrose and Merino, CO. Duane graduated from Hillrose High School in 1965. He then attended Colorado State University studying animal science.

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Dorothy Mae Geist

Dorothy Mae Geist

Feb 15, 2024

Dorothy Mae Geist, 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 15th at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley Colorado.

Dorothy was born May 28, 1935, in Fort Morgan to Rhiney and Kathrine Schreiner Graeb.  She graduated in 1953 from Fort Morgan High School.  While in High School she worked in the Superintendent's office...

Richard Irvin Shinker

Richard Irvin Shinker

Feb 13, 2024

Richard Irvin Shinker passed away at home February 13, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Verla Shinker; and his brother, Dana Shinker. He is survived by two nephews, Ed and William Shinker; and sister-in-law, Lisa Villarreal Shinker. Memorial Services will be held May 25, at Muir Springs at 11:00 AM.

Rita Marie Flores

Rita Marie Flores

Feb 9, 2024

Rita Marie Flores, 43 years of age, passed away on the evening of February 9th,

2024. She was born January 22, 1981 in Fort Morgan, CO to Adan and Yolanda Flores from Brush, CO. She was the youngest of six children, preceded in death by her brother, David Flores and her grandparents, Anita and Daniel Acosta from...

Bill Baker

Bill Baker

Feb 8, 2024

Bill R. Baker, 85, of Ft. Morgan, Colorado passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at his home. He had an infectious laugh, a smile for everyone and enjoyed life to its fullest.

Bill was born in Estes Park, Colorado on August 4, 1938, to Gilbert and Lois Murphy Baker. Bill was the oldest of 7 children....

Mildred Walker-Haake

Mildred Walker-Haake

Feb 1, 2024

Mildred R. Walker-Haake, 81, of Wiggins, died Thursday February 1, at her home. She was born March 16, 1942, in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Harold and Ephelia (Solis) VanBeber.

On March 22, 1958, she married Robert W. Walker in Sterling. Robert passed away on January 16, 2003. She subsequently met, and married Mark Haake on September 25, 2008....

John B Rowton

John B Rowton

Jan 28, 2024

John B. Rowton, 61, passed away January 28, 2024 in Lakewood, CO. He was born October 13, 1962. He will be greatly missed by his family.

- We love you!

Patsy "Pat" Blalock

Patsy "Pat" Blalock

Jan 25, 2024

Patsy Ruth Blalock, 85, passed away January 25, 2024 in Fort Morgan, Colorado. She was born June 26, 1938, in Arkansas to Clarence and Ruth Holt.

Patsy married Kenneth Blalock on June 10, 1956, at the Calvary Baptist Church in Fort Morgan. She was an integral part of the family flooring business, Ken's Floor Surfacing. Together they...

Daniel Frederick Heepke

Daniel Frederick Heepke

Jan 22, 2024

Daniel Frederick Heepke passed away the evening of January 22nd, 2024 days after his 70th birthday.  He will be missed and remembered as an enthusiastic farmer, a prolific artist, a man of faith, a lover of music, a world traveler, an avid outdoorsman, and a loving brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and friend.

Dan was born in...

Sherry Amman

Sherry Amman

Jan 22, 2024

Sherry Amman (Neville), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on the evening of January 22nd, 2024, at the age of 85. For those who knew her, Sherry was a shining light, known for her infectious kindness, her unwavering support, and her ability to see the good in everyone.

Born in Saint...

John William Yocam

John William Yocam

Jan 20, 2024

John William Yocam, 73, life long resident of Orchard, passed away on January 20, 2024.

John started working out of High School in Denver at a cement factory, driving a truck. Then worked at a fiberglass Company in Greeley, CO delivering parts all over the country. He enjoyed seeing new places. John ran his half of the...