obituaries

Jul 3, 2022

Anthony "Tony" Palmer Brunelli, 80, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 at  Saint Anthony's in Denver, Colorado. "Tony" was born in Weldona, Colorado on July 21 st , 1941 to Rosamond C. Brunelli and Quinto A. Brunelli. He lived in Weldona Valley and graduated from Weldona High School where he played football and basketball.

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Jul 3, 2022

Floyd Darrell Nichols Jr. passed away to a short and quick illness on July 3, 2022.

He is preceded in death by parents, grandparents, numerous Aunts and Uncles.

He is survived by his children, Dakota and Jeremiah; sisters, Sirena Dayley, Jerri Johnson, Shannon Ward; two aunts, numerous nieces and nephews; special friend, Samantha White, and...

Jul 2, 2022

Dorcus Roehrich, 70, of Wiggins, CO, passed away on July 2, 2022 surrounded by family.

Dorcus was born in Bowman, ND on June 27, 1952.  She was raised the third of five children by her parents, Lloyd and Fay (Helmenstein) Albers.  She attended school in Bismarck, ND.  Dorcus married Frank J Roehrich Sr, on June 1, 1968...

Jul 1, 2022

Bernard Joseph Ewertz Jr. (Bernie) passed away at his home on Friday, July 1, 2022 after an extended illness. He was born in Fort Morgan to Bernard and Edith (Rohn) Ewertz.

Bernie was raised on the family farm, graduating from Wiggins High school in 1964. In high school he participated in all the sports programs and excelled...

Jul 1, 2022

On July 1, 2022, Ricardo Segura loving son, brother, uncle and great uncle passed away at the age of 71. Ricardo passed away at home after a long illness surrounded by family who loved him dearly.

Ricardo was born June 28, 1951 to Raymond C. and Pomposa (Vasquez) Segura in Fort Morgan, Colorado. Ricardo graduated from Fort...

Jun 30, 2022

Leroy Earl Grippin Jr. passed away June 30, 2022. He was 79 years old.  He died peacefully  surrounded by loved ones.

Earl was born  September 9,1942 in Wichita Falls,TX to Leroy Grippin and Geneva Bell Wetzbarger Grippin.

Earl was a lifelong Brush resident.  He owned and operated Grippin Trucking, which is still in operation 74...

Jun 27, 2022

Timothy "Tim" Perez, 74 passed away peacefully in Sterling Colorado on June 27, 2022 with his family by his side.

He was born on August 22, 1947 in Fort Morgan, Colorado to Jaunita Rodriguez and Glenn Perez. Tim was a long life resident of Fort Morgan and Brush Colorado. Tim married Juanita of Wiggins Colorado, they had...

Jun 27, 2022

Randall (Randy) Joe Danielsen, lifelong resident of Brush Colorado, passed unexpectedly on June 27, 2022.

Randy was born May 6, 1964, the second child to Robert and Jody (O'Daniels)Danielsen. Randy attended Brush public schools, graduating a Brush Beetdigger in 1982. In 1985 Randy married Pam Yeager and they welcomed daughter Pamela and son Austin. After their divorce,...

Jun 26, 2022

Donna Marie (Ververs) Smith 81 of Fort Morgan, CO passed away on June 26, 2022, at her home surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer.  She was born to Paul and Alice (Rogers) Ververs on March 23, 1941.

Donna graduated from Fort Morgan High School, while in high school she participated in the drill team,...

Jun 25, 2022

Wanda Maxine (Chapman) Griese was the second born daughter to Archie Ray and Gladys Pearl Chapman on July 30, 1933.

Wanda's parents started the town of Last Chance in 1926 with Essa and Bernice Harbert where they ran the First General Store. Soon after Wanda and her older sister Ruby were born, they sold the store and...

Jun 23, 2022

In loving memory of Reby; she was so darling and sweet to everyone. You treated your two beautiful daughters, Sophia and Xiavae with so much love and you cherished every lasting moment with them. No matter what situation, Reby always had a smile on her face, making people smile while she was hurting inside. Reby was such a beautiful...

Jun 15, 2022

Derrell Ray Sumner, 85, passed away at South Platte Health and Rehabilitation Center on June 15, 2022, with his wife by his side.  He was born February 26, 1937 in St. Francis, Kansas to Clayton and Verna Sumner.

Darrell moved to Brush in 1950 and went to the Brush schools. He met Jeanette Niemuth in high school...

Jun 14, 2022

Feel no guilt in laughter,

I know how much you care;

Feel no sorrow in a smile

that I'm not there to share.

You cannot grieve forever,

I would not want you to;

I'd hope you'd carry on

the way you always do.

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Jun 12, 2022

Joe Lundock, 78, of Weldona passed away June 12, 2022 at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, CO from a short battle with cancer. He was born in Fort Morgan to Fred and Edith Lundock.

The family moved from Fort Morgan to the Weldona/Goodrich area in 1949. He attended schools in Goodrich and Weldona growing up, and...

Jun 10, 2022

Mary Lou (Buchanan) Wright, of Fort Morgan, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, June 10, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.

Mary Lou graduated from Weldon Valley High in 1964. She married Kenneth D. Wright from Orchard in 1966. They had two sons, Kenneth L. Wright of Fort Morgan, and Brenton D. Wright of Brush; eight...

Jun 9, 2022

Michelle Renee Contreraz, 49, passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2022. Michelle was born September 10, 1972 in Kansas to John and Helen Forsythe. Michelle attended school in Brush, Colorado. After she graduated high school she got married and had a daughter and then later welcomed a son. She spent most of her life in Morgan county but in...

Jun 6, 2022

David " Hooter"  Alan Gettman passed away on June 6th, 2022 at Saint Elizabeth Hospital. David was born to parents Harold "Tubby" and Betty Gettman on December 24, 1948. He graduated from Fort Morgan High School in 1967.  He was drafted into the Marine Corp in 1968. He served in the Vietnam War until 1970.

He married...

Jun 5, 2022

Edward "Lowell" Fetters, 90, passed away June 5, 2022 at the Homelake Veterans Community Center.

Well dressed in his white long-sleeved shirt, a leather vest, wrangler dress jeans and boots, this retired Navy gentleman (with a go-tee) would turn heads when he pulled up in his PINK T-Bird!  With a big smile, Lowell would exit his car,...

Jun 5, 2022

Lucianus "Lou" Adrianus Graulus passed away on June 5th, 2022 at Northern Colorado Medical Center in Greeley. He was 87 years old.

Lucianus was born July 3rd 1934 in Genk Province Limburg, Belgium to parents, Edgar Forentinus Graulus and Rachel Terriere Graulus. He went to school in Genk, Belgium. Then went on to Art school in Hasseld,...

Jun 4, 2022

George W. Kalous, 92, passed away on June 4, 2022 at his lifelong home with his family by his side. He was born April 17, 1930, to Richard and Josephine Kalous. George was the youngest of 9 children and had a very active childhood, working on the farm.

After graduating from high school, George joined the Army. ...