obituaries

May 1, 2023

Albert Clinton Schlegel Sr, 62, was born May 4th,1960 to Flora and Bert Schlegel of Fort Morgan Colo. Albert suddenly passed away on May 1st, 2023 in his sleep. Albert was born and raised in Fort Morgan Colo.

Albert is survived by his oldest son, Albert Clinton Schlegel Jr (wife Megan Schlegel Powell) of Fort...

Apr 26, 2023

Due to her ill health, Cindy passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, April 27 th , 2023.

Cindy was born in Las Vegas, NV on December 1 st , 1953. She met her husband, John Loose, while she was on the road barrel racing. After some time of that, they found themselves settling in...

Apr 25, 2023

Kimberly Ann Freauff, passed away on April 25, 2023, peacefully, surrounded by her family.

Kim was born on January 31, 1962, in Loveland to Robert and Nancy Frank.

Kim married her high school sweetheart, Greg Freauff on February 27, 1982. They shared many wonderful years of memories and 41 years of genuine...

Apr 23, 2023

Aaron "AJ" Spade, 58, of Huntington Beach, California passed away unexpectedly on April 23rd 2023, surrounded by his family and loved ones in Denver, Colorado. AJ graduated from Brush High School as an accomplished athlete and went on to graduate from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in business. He moved to California where he spent...

Apr 17, 2023

Mark Ruiz, 56, of Weldona, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023.

Mark was born on December 6, 1966 in Fort Morgan to Ernesto & Bravila Ruiz.

He enjoyed farming, working with the cows and being with his family and friends.

Mark is survived by his daughter, Sherri Casias...

Apr 16, 2023

Jason Robert Anderson, loving husband, and father, passed away on April 16th, 2023.

Jason was a lifetime resident of Morgan County. He was very skilled in many trades, from plumbing, agriculture, to finally landing his career in the oil field which set his success and his goal to climbing...

Apr 15, 2023

Lyla Maxine Carwin, 79, of Fort Morgan, Colorado, entered eternal life surrounded by her loving family on April 15, 2023. Lyla was born on January 29, 1944, in Ovid, Colorado to Ruth and Lyle Ring.  She attended Crook high school and was a part of the class of 1962.   She later obtained her cosmetology license in 1962 and her...

Apr 15, 2023

Ronald Gilbert passed away April 15, 2023 in Haxtun, Colorado.

He was born January 12, 1946 in Brush, Colorado, to Harry and Beulah (Knight) Gilbert.

Ronald spent most of his life in Brush and the Woodrow area. He graduated from the Woodlin School.

He loved listening to music, and had a large record...

Apr 15, 2023

Jim Edward Marick was born on June 28, 1968, to Bill Marick and Barb Trout. Saturday, April 15, Jim unexpectedly passed away at East Morgan County Hospital.

Jim's current life consisted of working at Windsheimer and doing local hauls. In his earlier years, Jim had done harvesting and spent most of his life driving the...

Apr 15, 2023

Eleanor Roberta (Short) Proctor, 99, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at South Platte Health & Rehabilitation Center in Brush. She was born on July 8, 1923, south of Sibert, Kit Carson County, Colorado to Schyler & Zola Short.

Eleanor married Glenn E. Proctor on April 19, 1946. She enjoyed playing cards, visiting with people, her...

Apr 13, 2023

Kegan Josef Robinson left this life on April 13, 2023.

Kegan was born March 8, 1993, in Indio, California. In 1996 the family moved to Arkansas where he began grade school in Dyess, Arkansas, the hometown of Johnny Cash, famous country singer. Kegan was an outstanding student and made the school's Honor Roll every semester in grades...

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...