obituaries

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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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...

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.

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...

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....

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....

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!

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...

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.

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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...