obituaries

Jun 17, 2026

Bob Armstrong, (RC as his dad called him), began life as the last child to be born at the old Akron Hospital in Akron, Colorado. He was born on February 13, 1950 to William Michael Armstrong and Margaret Mary Mohatt. He joined his older sister Julia, (Judy), and older brother Michael. He was followed by younger siblings Bernard, Joseph...

Jun 13, 2026

Dean Leroy Neb, known to many as Papa, Dad, friend, and proudly as the "#1 John Deere Man," passed away on June 13, 2026, at the age of 81.

Born in Fort Morgan, Colorado, on February 28, 1945, Dean was raised in Wiggins, Colorado, and graduated from Wiggins High School in 1963. He was preceded in death...

Jun 13, 2026

JoAnn "Joni" Rothe, 76, passed away on June 13, 2026, in Brush, Colorado. Joni was born on August 2, 1949, to Joseph and Myra Rothe in Alton, Illinois. Joni grew up in Edwardsville, Illinois where she attended school and received her high school diploma. After graduation, Joni traveled around the country finally settling in Colorado in the 1970's.

Jun 12, 2026

Jeadie W. "Jay" Massey Jr., 81, of Brush, Colorado, passed away on June 12, 2026, in Brush. Jay was born on December 20, 1944, in Brush, Colorado, to Jeadie W. Massey Sr. and Mae (Dickson) Massey. He was raised by his father and his stepmother, Leora Troyer Massey, who loved him as her own and was, in every way...

Jun 11, 2026

Darryl Schriner Sr. passed away on June 11, 2026.

Darryl was born in Lancaster, Nebraska, the youngest child of Charles and Georgia Schriner, August of 1942. As a farm raised child, he learned the value of a full day's work, the love of family and the love of the Father. Darryl grew to love the outdoors and...

Jun 11, 2026

With heavy hearts we share the passing of Clark B Wilson. After 91 years here on earth, he went home to Jesus, surrounded by his loved ones on June 11, 2026.

Clark was born February 18,1935, the 7th of 8 children to Charley and Alys Wilson in Maple Hill Kansas. He grew up on the family farm...

Jun 10, 2026

Maria "Josie" Contreras passed away June 10, 2026, at her home in Brush. She was born on November 10, 1956, in San Juan, Texas, to Manuela and Norberto Contreras. In 1964, her family moved to Colorado, where they made their home in Sedgwick County.

In 1994, Josie moved to Brush for work, where she was employed delivering...

Jun 7, 2026

Krisstine Ellen (Holman) Dixon, 71, of Brush, Co. passed away unexpectedly June 7th. 2026, in the comfort of her home.

Krisstine Ellen (Holman) Dixon was born on April 6, 1955, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Allen Woodford "Woody" Holman Sr. and June May (Scott) Holman. In 1960, the family moved to Greeley, Colorado, and later settled in Brush,...

Jun 4, 2026

Ileta Faye Burkett, 91, of Loveland, Colorado, formerly of Ft. Morgan, went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2026.  Graveside services will be held at a later date in Canyon, Texas. Ileta was the daughter of Merlin L. George and Lela Mae (White) George.  Ileta had four siblings, Ann Birch and husband Harvey, Doug George (deceased), David...

Jun 3, 2026

Kenneth Ray Henderson, 81, of Fort Morgan, Colorado passed surrounded by family on June 3, 2026.

Ken was born to Clifford and Mable Henderson in Brush, Colorado on July 27, 1944. Ken met Sharon Pflager at the A&W in Fort Morgan in 1959 and they were married on May 14, 1961. Ken worked for Canfield Water Well...

Jun 1, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Rosetta "Rosa" Ferracini, on June 1, 2026.

Rosetta was born on October 17, 1933, in Graffignana, Italy, to Giuseppe and Teresa Galetta. She was the eldest of two children and grew up in war-torn Italy.

In 1954, while working at a leather...

May 31, 2026

Anton Kalous Jr. of Woodrow went to Heaven on May 31, 2026 from South Platte Health and Rehabilitation in Brush.

He was born on September 23, 1940 in Milo, Missouri.

Anton farmed in the Woodrow area for several years and attended Woodrow School. He proudly served in the United States Army for two years and...

May 30, 2026

Jens (Jim) Christensen was a man of faith who lived his life with quiet strength, humility, and a deep trust in God. He spent his early years in rural Fort Morgan, Colorado, before making Brush, Colorado, his home. He lived a long and meaningful life, touching the hearts of family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing...

May 29, 2026

Shirley Joanne Schilling was born to Arthur and Aster Petersen on June 29, 1930.  She had 6 siblings ~ 3 brothers and 3 sisters.  Shirley attended Morey School, Snyder Schools and graduated from Brush High School, class of 1948.  Her working career consisted of Brushland Drugstore at the soda fountain and then a bookkeeper at V & H Furniture...

May 29, 2026

Harriette Anne Walter, 88, of Brush, CO passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026 at East Morgan County Hospital in Brush.

Harriette was born April 20, 1938 to Edith (Forsman) Lee and Brice Lee in Montrose, CO. She grew up in the beautiful Uncompahgre Valley on the Lee family ranch with three siblings, Brice Jr., Marge, and...

May 23, 2026

Glenn Skinner Jr. passed away May 23, 2026 at the age of 63.

He was born February 27, 1963 in Fort Morgan to Ruby and Glenn Skinner. He attended school in Fort Morgan. After high school he joined the military and was honorably discharged.

Glenn was employed by the sugar factory in Fort Morgan.

May 23, 2026

Kenneth Edward Beauprez, 84, of Fort Morgan, Colorado, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026. Kenneth was born June 6,1941, in Longmont, Colorado to Anthony and Anna Belle Beauprez.

Kenneth lived and attended school in Louisville, Colorado where he met his wife, Janice Beauprez. Kenneth married Janice on November 22, 1958, and soon...

May 22, 2026

Norman Henry Vissering, 94, went home to heaven on May 22, 2026 at Valley View Villa in Fort Morgan, Colorado.

Norm was born March 7, 1932 in Flanagan, Illinois to Herman and Wilma Vissering. He was the third child in a family of six sons and two daughters. He graduated from Flanagan High School in 1950 and...

May 20, 2026

Ruth Meade (Ruthie), age 89, passed away peacefully in her home on May 20th surrounded by family. She was born in Topeka, Kansas and spent her life devoted to family, friendship, and in service to those who needed her.

Ruth's greatest passion was her belief in God, and her family and friends. Her favorite bible verse was...

May 19, 2026

Ruth Ann Odle, age 88, of Brush, Colorado, was united with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on May 19, 2026.

She was born October 16, 1937, in Greeley, Colorado, to the late Marguerite J (Moore) Dunn and Clarence E. Dunn.  She spent her growing up years attending grade school in Kersey Colorado.  In the eighth grade...