obituaries

Oct 30, 2023

Betty L Gish, Brush CO passed away peacefully on October 30, 2023 after a lengthy battle with lung and heart disease.  She was born January 25, 1946, to Jeptha and Vera Claflin.

Betty was raised south of Brush in the Gary/Woodrow community and attended Woodlin High School.  She married Theadore Gish April 1, 1967, at the Claflin...

Oct 27, 2023

Bernard James Armstrong died October 27, 2023 after a long struggle with dementia. He was born to Bill and Margaret Armstrong May 18, 1952. He was the fourth of six children. He grew up on a farm and ranch north of Otis, Colorado. His Mom and Dad were children of the Great Depression and his Dad was an Army...

Oct 26, 2023

Evelyn Kathyrn Cleary passed away on October 26, 2023 at the home of her daughter in Las Vegas NM.

Evelyn was born on February 18, 1924 in Sidney Nebraska to John and Emma Engel.  Evelyn married Robert Cleary on August 31, 1947.

She is proceeded in death by her parents, husband, sisters Lorene Byer, Harriet...

Oct 25, 2023

Joyce L. Wagers Clem of Loveland, CO passed onto heaven on October 25, 2023.

Joyce left a legacy defined by her endless love and care for others, those she encouraged, and her famous home-grown vegetables. Despite many life challenges, her love for family, strong faith, and character were evident throughout her life.

Joyce was born...

Oct 20, 2023

On Oct. 20th, 2023, Robert "Bob" Jerry Greer, Sr., 83 of Perris, CA peacefully passed away from his battle of (AML) Leukemia.

He was born Nov. 5, 1940, to Jess and Christine (Nolan) Greer in Flint, MI. He was the 6th of their 12 children. He attended school in Vassar, MI and after graduation, enlisted in the...

Oct 18, 2023

RAM, affectionately known by many, passed away in his home on October 18, 2023, surrounded by his family.  Ron was a Designer/Builder in Fort Morgan and surrounding areas for over 50 years.  Telling stories to family and friends was a talent thatbegan early in his life.  Ron was a visionary in his design and construction of homes, leaving a...

Oct 17, 2023

Anna Marie was born at Albany Township, Berks, County, PA to Paul Leroy and Bertha Elizabeth (Howerter) Trexler.  She was the 3rd of five children with four brothers and she was also the only girl of 13 cousins.  She grew up in Shillington, PA during the depression and spent her life reminiscing about the good life and fun she...

Oct 15, 2023

Earnest D Lipe Jr., 66 years old and a resident of Gill passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Northern Colorado Medical Center, with his family by his side.

Earnie was born October 8, 1957, in Fort Morgan, Colorado to Ernie and Patricia Lipe, (Patty Gettman) Earnie grew up and went to school in Fort Morgan...

Oct 12, 2023

Judy Miller, 79, of Ft. Morgan, CO passed away peacefully in her home on October 12, 2023, with her family by her side.

Judith Elaine Sagel was born in Brush, CO on January 3, 1944 to Dave D. and Rachel (Becker) Sagel. She grew up on a farm in Ft. Morgan with her older brother, David. Judy...

Oct 10, 2023

On the morning of October 10, 2023, Gary Wayne Doolittle, 74, of Weldona, CO peacefully passed away from a long battle with Dementia.

Gary was born in Fairmont MN to Maurice and Elmina (Alford) Doolittle on June 21, 1949. He attended school in Fairmont.  From there he joined the Army, which he was very proud to have...

Oct 9, 2023

Iris Maxine Geist was born on August 4, 1944, in Brush, Colorado to John and Vergie (Cowen) Yearous.  She entered eternal life on October 9, 2023, after a lengthy illness.

Maxine graduated from Fort Morgan High School in 1962 and later attended Morgan Community College.

She married Donald Geist, Sr. on August 15, 1962, in...

Oct 5, 2023

Donald Harry Rehkop, age 94 passed away on October 5, 2023 at Banner Health in Greeley, Colorado. He was a lifetime resident of Morgan County.

Donald was born on August 12, 1929 in Fort Morgan, Colorado to Arthur and Stella Cook Rehkop. He was the seventh of nine children.

He attended school in Fort Morgan...

Oct 5, 2023

Kenneth Nolan Webb, lifelong resident of Morgan and Washington Counties, passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Ken was born on May 26, 1958 in Fort Morgan, CO USA and graduated from Woodlin Schools in 1977. Ken was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who married the love of his life Gloria Cable...

Oct 3, 2023

Beth Lee Walker took her last breaths at the age of 89 on October 3rd surrounded by family at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center.

Beth Lee (Townsend) Walker was born November 24th, 1933 in Stockton, Illinois to parents George "Don" & Bessie (Pepoon) Townsend. Beth had 3 younger siblings; Janet, Roberta, and Raymond. After attending a one...

Oct 1, 2023

Cerold (Butch) Jones passed away October 1, 2023, in Greeley, Colorado.  He was born February 9, 1939, to Harold and Cereva Jones, in Sioux City, Iowa, where he attended Sioux City Schools and married Bea Parker on October 5, 1958. He was a member of Third Presbyterian Church, Landmark Lodge & Morningside Eastern Star in Sioux City.  Butch and...

Sep 29, 2023

God relieved the pain for William (Bill) Baughman while at his home in Hillrose on September 29, 2023. He was the son of Roy and May Baughman (both now deceased) born in Brush Co. on July 14, 1949.  He attended school in Snyder until it consolidated and he then graduated from Brush in 1968.  Bill came from a large...

Sep 25, 2023

Rodney Byard Tiensvold was born September 6,1936 and entered into eternal life on September 25, 2023. Rodney was born to Ella Mae and Odin Tiensvold in Rushville Nebraska. Being the 5th of 6 children he quickly learned how to work on the homestead.

On July 23rd 1956 Rodney married the love of his life, Shirley Mae Throne....

Sep 24, 2023

Mario Davis, 39, of Weldona, CO, passed away on September 24, 2023. He was born on September 21, 1984.

Mario was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He met the love of his life, Sheana, at the age of 17, and their love grew stronger over the years. Together, they were blessed with four children:...

Sep 24, 2023

Eulogio Ybarra Jr. (Lucky) Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, passed away Sunday, September 24th, 2023.  Lucky was born on May 18th, 1942 in Brush, CO to Eulogio Ybarra Sr. and Mary Ann Ybarra.  He remained a life long resident of Brush.

During his lifetime, Lucky worked for Boxer Feedlots, Sigman Meat Company, High Plains Youth...

Sep 21, 2023

Randall (Randy) Leroy Schilling, 73, life-long resident of Morgan County, passed away peacefully after  complications from a brain tumor on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Sterling Health and Rehab Center,  with family by his side. He was born on September 2, 1950, in Brush to Ralph and Donna Schilling. Randy graduated from Brush High School in 1968. He married...