obituaries

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...

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...

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...

Jan 16, 2024

Eddie Lee Krehmeyer was born in Fort Morgan on November 17, 1962, to Betty and Francis Krehmeyer. He was joined by his brother, Duane in 1964, when the two became inseparable. His baby brother Rex joined the family several years later in 1981. By this time, Eddie was starting a new chapter in his life with Dawn Schafer. Soon...

Jan 14, 2024

Daniel "Danny" Lester Busch passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2024 at the age of 65.

Danny was born on February 12, 1958 in Fort Morgan, Colorado to Lester and Helen (Bernhardt) Busch. In 1976, he graduated from Wiggins High School and continued his lifelong career as a farmer and rancher on the family farm. Danny married...

Jan 9, 2024

Jimmy Eugene Doane was born 07/28/1953 to Marvin "Sonny" and LaVeta Doane.  He attended Brush Schools, then moved to a farm South of Otis in 1963, and attended Arickaree School, graduating with the class of 1972.  It was at Arickaree School that he started dating his wife Darlene Vaughn and the two were married on April 2, 1973.  To...

Jan 7, 2024

Gerrard David Flores was born in Brush, Colorado on June 5,1968 to Jennie Mata and Gonzalo Flores.  He was the 12th of 13 children. He graduated from Brush High School in 1986 and got his Associate degree from Northeastern Junior College in Business.

Those who knew Gerrard would say that he was full of life.  His kindness...

Jan 6, 2024

William "Will" Gregory Jones, 25, of Hillrose, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at The Denver Hospice after a brief but brave battle with Fibrolamellar Carcinoma (FLC), a rare liver cancer that primarily affects young people that typically have healthy livers.

Will was born in Fort Morgan on October 7, 1998 to Eric & DeAnn (Nichols) Jones....

Jan 4, 2024

Pamela K Achziger was born to Billy Wolfe and Violet (Welsh) Wolfe in Weskan, Kansas, on December 11, 1954.

When Pam was 24 years old, she had what she considered her proudest accomplishment of her life, her daughter, Melissa. She was later introduced to the love of her life, James Achziger. In 1986 they married and moved...

Jan 4, 2024

Joyce Marie Storey, 68, of Brush, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Swedish Medical Center in Denver, CO.  Joyce was born February 1, 1955, in Limon, CO to Clifford and Amelia Deeds.

Joyce graduated from Genoa High School. On May 17,1973, she married Veryl "Butch" Storey Jr.

Joyce was a waitress for many years...

Jan 4, 2024

Billie Junior Eskew, known by all as Bill, of Fort Morgan, Colorado passed away Thursday January 4, 2024 at UCHealth in Aurora, CO at 75 years of age.  Bill was born February 27, 1948 in Akron, CO to James William Edward Eskew and Helen (Frenzl) Eskew.  He graduated from high school in Otis, CO in 1966 and was married...

Jan 3, 2024

Robert (Bob) Parker passed away on January 3, 2024, after a short, but courageous, battle with cancer.

Bob was born on May 2, 1949, in Brewster, Kansas to Virgil and Harriet Parker.  He spent most of his childhood growing up in Brewster Kansas on the family farm.  When the farm was sold, his family moved to Lakewood...

Dec 31, 2023

Brenda Joan Jimenez was 65 when she unfortunately passed away early new Years Eve morning in the comfort of her home after battling with many health issues for several months.

She was was born in Enuwclaw, WA on December 27, 1958, daughter to Vivian Louise Dougherty and Ray Edward Graham.

Brenda is survived by her...

Dec 26, 2023

With heavy but incredibly grateful hearts, the family of Carol Imogene (Hase) Mullen announce the passing of our kind, brave, caring, generous and loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend.

Carol was born on November 5, 1936, in Seibert, Colorado to Leslie and Tillie Hase.  She died at the age of...

Dec 26, 2023

Dale Nelson, 89, passed away on December 26, 2023.  He was born in Emerald City, Nebraska and moved to Colorado during his high school years and graduated from Berthoud High School.   He entered into the Marine Corps in 1954 and was stationed at Camp Pendleton in California where he met his wife, Patricia Brubaker, at a USO dance.   Patricia...

Dec 19, 2023

Margarita was born in Harlingen Texas. She spent her childhood in Texas and Nebraska before the family settled in Colorado. She worked her entire adult life in the healthcare industry before her retirement. She enjoyed her hobbies but most specifically embroidery and she was always ready to embroider a new blanket for all the newborns in the family. More...

Dec 19, 2023

Pamela Ann Grandy, 55, passed away December 19, 2023. She was born May 16, 1968, in Beaufort, South Carolina to James and Laura Grandy.

Pam loved the Denver Broncos. She enjoyed doing crafts, loved cooking, and was a cofounder of J & J BBQ with her dad, James.

Pam is survived by a sister, Kristine;...

Dec 18, 2023

David Scott Bates, "A True American Patriot," passed away December, 18, 2023. He believed in our Constitution and everything America stands for. After graduating from high school David joined the US Navy and served a 4 year term. While serving his term he was awarded two Navy "E" ribbon acknowledgments as a sharpshooter for .45 pistol and M-14 rifle...

Dec 17, 2023

Sandra Kay Baker, 79, of Brush passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at North Colorado Medical Center surrounded by her family. Sandy was the daughter of Anna and Jacob Becker, she lived in Brush, Snyder and Wiggins most of her life. Three years ago, they moved to Eaton Colorado.

She married Robert Alan Baker on Easter...

Dec 16, 2023

Pete Krohn passed away on December 16th after a hard-fought battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Pete was born on June 23rd, 1956, to Enos and Doris Krohn in Brush, CO. He was raised on the family farm with his sister Kris. Pete went to college at NJC where he began dating the love of his life Janet. They would...