obituaries

Apr 5, 2023

Jimmy Ray Stickley was born February 14, 1934, in Guide Rock, NE to Ray & Maude (Hopkins) Stickley. The family moved to Colorado when Jim was a child. Jim's mom passed away when he was 3. His dad remarried Gladys Gregg. The family farmed around Snyder most of his life. He attended Snyder school until he joined the marine...

Apr 4, 2023

Ben Leroy Spotts was born on June 7th, 1952, in Fort Morgan, Colorado and passed away at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado on April 4th, 2023, at the age of 70. Ben spent his childhood in Fort Morgan with his parents, Russell D. & Viola Spotts (Smith), and his brother Allan. As a boy, Ben's dream to become...

Apr 3, 2023

Eleazar (Al) Ocanas Sr. 7 4 , passed away in Ohio surrounded by family on Monday April 3 rd , 2023.

He was born on May 5 th , 1948 to Elias and Juana ( Tovar ) Ocanas in Neuvo Leon Mexico but grew up in Fort Morgan Colorado . As a teenager he found his love...

Mar 29, 2023

Tyler James Frink, 27, of Denver, CO w as born September 04,1995 to Aimee Frink & Lonnie Laso . He was raised in Brush and later, moved to Fort Morgan. Tyler tragically passed away March 29, 2023.

Tyler left behind his wife, Nuvia Frink and four children, Angel Frink, Nyla Frink,...

Mar 26, 2023

Trinidad Hernandez Celestino, 89, was born February 11 th , 1934, in Snyder, Co, and passed away Sunday, March 26 th , 2023, at Eben Ezer from his brave battle fighting Alzheimer's and Dementia, surrounded by family.

Trinidad spent his childhood growing up in Hillrose. He met his beloved wife and the mother of his children Manuela...

Mar 25, 2023

Robert "Bob" Paul Guzman, 75, was born at home on December 8 th , 1947, and passed away at East Morgan County Hospital in Brush surrounded by his family on Saturday March 25 th , 2023.

Bob graduated from Brush High School in 1965. He enlisted in the Army in August 1966 and was Honorably Discharged in...

Mar 23, 2023

Rosalyn J. Croswell passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at South Platte Health & Rehabilitation Center in Brush, CO.

Rosalyn was born on July 4, 1940 to Elbert and Evelyn Croswell in Glendale, AZ. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Fort Morgan, where she taught Sunday School and Bible School. She also...

Mar 21, 2023

Gary was born January 11, 1942 in Wheatridge, Colorado and passed away March 21, 2023. Gary grew up in Wiggins and served in the Army from 1964-67, including a tour of duty in Korea, transporting fuel into the DMZ.

After his military service, Gary moved to Ft Morgan where he lived for 47 years. Gary worked as...

Mar 21, 2023

Doris Ann Williams, 93, of New Raymer, CO, passed away March 21, 2023, at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley.

Doris was born in West Bend, WI, the daughter of Wayne R. and Helen A. (nee Strasburg) Webster.   She attended West Bend, WI High School and completed her senior year at Beaver Dam, WI.

Doris...

Mar 17, 2023

Patricia "Pat" K. Gonzalez, 75, passed away in Brush, Colorado March 17, 2023. She was born July 24, 1947, in Alamosa, Colorado, to Manuel and Cora Cordova.

Pat is survived by her husband, Pasiano; son, Robert (Kailynn); grandchildren, Julian and Jadyn; brother, Tony (Joann), Lloyd, Steven (Susan), James (Ruthie), and Pat (Gail); sister-in-law, Jackie; and numerous nieces...

Mar 17, 2023

Marilyn Skinner, 79, passed away on March 17, 2023 at her home in Wiggins.

She was born on January 20, 1944 in Des Moines, Iowa to Harold Leo McAninch & LaVonne Flinn.

Marilyn married Glenn L. Skinner on December 31, 1979. She worked for Sticky Notes, 7-11, K-Mart & ECSDD, ran a daycare for 10...

Mar 11, 2023

Linda Kay Wooldridge, 71, a longtime Morgan County resident died of natural causes in her home surrounded by family on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Linda was born in Sidney, Nebraska on January 16, 1952, to Jim Farley Lindsey and Helen Mae (Frerichs) Lindsey.  She graduated from Sidney High School in 1970. On July 20, 1986, she was...

Mar 7, 2023

Glenn L. Skinner, passed away on March 7, 2023, at 75 years old at his home in Wiggins, CO.

He was born in Denver, Colorado on April 18, 1947. He was adopted 3 days later by Paul & Glenna Skinner from Brush, CO. Glenn grew up and attended school in Brush.

He served in the...

Mar 7, 2023

Madilyn Elsie Carbajal, of Brush, passed away unexpectedly on March 7 th , 2023. She was born February 28 th , 2011, in Brighton, CO to Teodoro Carbajal Jr. and Alyssa Abbott.

Madilyn loved her family, cherished her friends, and touched the lives of those she met. She was currently in the 6 th grade at Woodlin...

Mar 6, 2023

Lois M. Olsen, 94, of Wiggins, CO passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023. Lois was born on May 5, 1928, in Ft. Collins, CO to John & Marie (Glanz) Frihauf. She graduated in 1945 from Wheatland High School, Wheatland, Wyoming.

Lois moved to Brigham City, Utah where she worked for Western Union. There she met her...

Mar 5, 2023

Francisco Corona, 66, of Fort Morgan, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023.

He was born May 15, 1956 in Riva Palacios Chihuahua, Mexico to Eulalia Aguilar and Arturo Corona.

Francisco enjoyed doing anything outdoors, especially if it was with his kids, grandkids, and family. He also enjoyed going to Blackhawk with his late wife...

Feb 22, 2023

Patricia Florence Weeter (Clamp) June 12, 1936-February 22, 2023

Passed away on February 22, 2023, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Ft Morgan Colorado.

She was born June 12, 1936.  She had devoted parents William & Rena Clamp and 7 much-loved siblings who remained close, lifelong friends. Preceded her in death Nadine Kelley, Annette Bates, Wayne...

Feb 21, 2023

Charlotte Rose Cooper was born November 24th, 1943 to Fred and Anna Cooper in Golden, Colorado. She passed peacefully the evening of February 21st, 2023. She was preceded in death by Both Fred and Anna Cooper, Georgeanna Jennings, Maryanne McKenzie, and numerous other distant family members. She is survived by her sisters Velma McKenzie, Shirley Riley, many nieces, nephews,...

Feb 18, 2023

Eugene (Gene) Richard Glazier, a beloved husband, and father, passed away at his home on February 18, 2023. He was 90 years old.

Gene was born on August 11, 1932, in Huron, South Dakota, to his parents Lloyd and Ruby Glazier. After graduating from high school, Gene served two years in the United States Marines during the...

Feb 13, 2023

Stan Lampe, 86, of Fort Morgan, passed from this life peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2023.

He was born to Herb and Nora Lampe on May 16, 1936 in St. Francis, Kansas where he attended school until 1951 when the family moved to Wray, CO. After graduating from Wray High School in 1954, he attended college at...