obituaries

Feb 13, 2023

George Stanley Hardy, 88, passed away in Brush, Colorado February 13, 2023. He was born June 7, 1934, in Omaha, Nebraska to Joseph and Irma Hardy.

George moved with his family to Brush when he was 11 years old. He served in the Air Force in Gila Bend, Arizona as a military police officer. George married the...

Feb 13, 2023

Joyce LaVeta Jo Nicholson Blake passed away peacefully on February 13, 2023. She was born in Fort Morgan, Colorado on June 27, 1937 and graduated from Fort Morgan High School in 1955. The plains of eastern Colorado were her home during her lifetime.

Joyce had many interests; writing, bowling, ceramics, and crocheting to mention a few. She...

Feb 12, 2023

Helen Louise McDaniel was 93 years old when she passed away after a long illness on February 12, 2023, at home in Brush, Colorado in the loving care of her family.

She was the devoted wife and helpmate to her one true love, Bill McDaniel, for 65 years.  She never got over losing him 9 years ago. ...

Feb 10, 2023

Susan Kay Weimer, 73, was born October 26, 1949 and passed peacefully with her family at her side February 10, 2023 after suffering a stroke.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Alec and Lydia Reidle; her husband, Rick Weimer; son Kirk Weimer; brother, Donny Reidle; and sister Dora Stickley.  Susan is survived by her grandchildren, Erik Weimer, Midori McGuire,...

Feb 9, 2023

Elzine K. Covey, 93, of Fort Morgan, passed from this earthly life to continue her existence with our Lord on February 9, 2023. She was born in Brush to Peter & Katherine Baumgartner on January 3, 1930.

On July 31, 1947, Elzine married Verl Covey and together, they had five children.

Elzine was a bus...

Feb 8, 2023

Amanda Nicole Mann, 34, of Orchard, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley. She was born December 11, 1988 to John & Kindra (Ruiz) Barnett in Omaha, NE.

Amanda grew up in Orchard with her dad, Kevin and her mom, Kindra Harms. She attended Weldon Valley Schools and later received...

Feb 6, 2023

Stella "Carlene" (Horn) Smith went to join her heavenly father on February 6, 2023. Carlene was born on August 8, 1944, in Stephens County Oklahoma to Mart and Estell Horn. When she was a baby, her parents moved to Colorado, where she spent most of her life. Carlene lived on a farm south of Vilas, Colorado until she was...

Feb 5, 2023

LeVern Jensen of Fort Morgan, CO passed away on February 5, 2023 after a short illness. He was born April 21, 1930 in Fairbury, NE, the only child of Esther and Harold Jensen.

After graduating from Fairbury High School he attended Fairbury Jr. College and completed his bachelors degree in Education at the University of Nebraska. He...

Feb 1, 2023

Darrell Ernest Schocke, 88 of Fort Morgan, passed away peacefully Wednesday February 1st, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family after a 7-year battle with dementia.  He was born December 9 th , 1934 to Harold & Verdie Schocke.

Darrell married the love of his life, Alma Jean Temple on October 1 st , 1955.  They...

Jan 31, 2023

Lea Ann Homeburg passed away on January 31, 2023. She was born in Brush, Colorado on November 18, 1957 to John and Merry Homeburg. Lea Ann graduated from Brush High School.

Lea Ann had many interests; thrift shopping, camping, crossword puzzles, studying the Bible and collecting wizard of Oz memorabilia, to mention a few. Her favorite interest...

Jan 30, 2023

Avis Allene Isaac Schreiner was born February 3, 1933 to Chris and Ora Christensen in Brush, Colorado.  She married Vergil Isaac on January 17, 1953 and had a son, George.  Years later, she married Edward W. Schreiner.

Avis was survived by two step-sons and families, Michael (Bonnie) and Steven (Karen), and stepdaughter-in-law, Kathy Schreiner and family.  In...

Jan 30, 2023

Carol Crosby Nickell, 87, passed on from this earthly life to continue her life journey with the Lord on January 30, 2023. Carol was born on November 20, 1935 in Arlington Massachusetts to John and Pauline Crosby, joining her only sister Ann. She grew up in Arlington, graduating from Arlington High School in 1953. She went on to graduate...

Jan 27, 2023

Robert Gene Moeller was born on July 5, 1952 in Fort Morgan, to Iola and Loren Moeller. Bob passed away suddenly on Friday, January 27 at EMCH in Brush. He was a graduate of FMHS. He worked with and for his family at Gold Crown Lanes and Cyclone Welding. He was involved in an accident at Cyclone in 1988...

Jan 26, 2023

Tarry Lee Cluff was born in Hermosa Beach, California on May 15, 1943 to Benjamin and Jenny Cluff. He was a twin, and one of eight siblings. After working in various western states, Tarry came to Brush in 1975 where he met and fell in love with his wife of 45 years, Connie.

Brush instantly became Tarry's...

Jan 26, 2023

With great sadness, the family of Scott B. Carter announces his passing, his wife at his bedside.  He entered into eternal life on January 26, 2023, at the age of 66, the result of complications from heart valve replacement.   Scott was an Organ Donor, and he will live on in the many lives he has helped.

Scott...

Jan 25, 2023

Leroy Edward Ewertz was born to Joseph and Margaret Ewertz in Orchard, Colorado, July 22, 1933.  Leroy was the youngest of 7 children and was often referred to as 'the baby of the family'. He was a student at The Old Trail school, which is now a historical sight that resides in Wiggins, CO.

Leroy served in...

Jan 24, 2023

Amy Janine Haselgren left her earthly body to be with the Lord on January 24, 2023. Amy was born on November 28, 1969 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. She grew up in Littleton, Colorado, graduating from Heritage High School in 1988. She went on to graduate from The University of Northern Colorado with a...

Jan 24, 2023

On Tuesday January 24, 2023 Nieves Ortiz "Don Nieves" passed away at home surrounded by his children and many grandchildren.

He was born August 5th 1931 in Durango, Mexico.  He came to the United States around the late 1950s. Alongside his wife, he raised 12 children. He lived many years in Brush and is well known throughout...

Jan 21, 2023

Manuela DeAnda Sandoval, 95, passed away peacefully January 21, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born April 1, 1927, in Morelos Coahuila, Mexico, and was the oldest of five children born to Lucas and Amada DeAnda.

Manuela married Geronimo F. Sandoval, July 24,1941 and he passed away July 7, 1980.

Manuela enjoyed crafts, and...

Jan 21, 2023

Virgil Eugene Doty was born January 21, 1925, and passed away January 21, 2023. He was born in Fort Collins, the first of 12 children born to George Virgil Doty and Goldie Alma Spafford Doty. His childhood was spent on a farm north of Fort Morgan, where he attended school and graduated in 1943.

Gene received a...