obituaries


Gordon Allen Ledford

Gordon Allen Ledford

Jul 22, 2022

Gordon passed away in his home Friday, July 22, 2022 surrounded by his family.  He was born to Orbra (O.B.) and Dorothy (Harshman) Ledford on August 7, 1939 in Fort Morgan.  Gordon grew up and attended school in Wiggins, Colorado, playing sports and graduating in 1957.  He attended the University of Northern Colorado on a basketball scholarship and in...

Milton Robert "Bob" Gabbert

Milton Robert "Bob" Gabbert

Jul 21, 2022

Milton Robert Gabbert (Bob), 53, of Fort Morgan, CO passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022.

Bob was born October 25, 1968 in Denver, CO, the son of Milton H. and Pauline Gabbert. He was married on June 8, 2002, to Stephanie Roberts, and they have 3 beautiful children who he was very proud of.

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Evelyn A. Riley

Evelyn A. Riley

Jul 19, 2022

Evelyn A. Riley, 94, died July 19, 2022, after surgery to repair a broken hip.

She was born on Sept. 30, 1927, to Mnoah Matthew Riley and Lettie Alice (Turner) Riley on a farm in Eastern Colorado, the fifth of six children. She migrated with her family to a homestead in Weld County, Colo., to escape Dust...

Laura M. Conway

Laura M. Conway

Jul 16, 2022

Laura M. Conway, 93, passed away on Saturday July 16, 2022 at North Suburban Hospital in Thornton, CO. She was born in Kingman, Alberta, Canada on July 31, 1928 to Noah and Mary A. (Reist) Dettwiler.

Laura attended North High School in Denver, in 1947 she married Delbert Woods, to this union a son, Don was born....

James W. Dulaney

James W. Dulaney

Jul 16, 2022

James W. Dulaney passed Saturday morning, July 16th, 2022 at Valley View Villa in Fort Morgan, Colorado. He was born on June 23rd, 1931 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Herman and Esther Dulaney.

Jim served honorably in the US Navy for 4 years. He later retired with 20 years in the federal government office of the USDA....

Iva L. Traxler

Iva L. Traxler

Jul 11, 2022

Iva L. Traxler, local resident, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Monday morning at South Platte Care and Rehabilitation Center in Brush, CO. Mrs. Traxler was born in Akron, Colorado on March 25, 1931 to John R. Pickett and Mabel R. (Nicholson) Pickett. She married Kenneth H. Traxler in Fort Morgan on October 16, 1954. She was a...

Dorothy Sanders

Dorothy Sanders

Jul 7, 2022

Dorothy Jean Sanders, 101, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush. She was born in Denver on June 2, 1921 in Denver to Cambell and Pearl (May) Deppen.

Dorothy graduated from Centennial High School in Pueblo on May 13, 1940. She married Clarence "Barney" Sanders on September 13, 1941...

James F. Green

James F. Green

Jul 5, 2022

James Farrell Green Jr. (Jim) passed away peacefully on July 5, 2022 in Greeley, Colorado, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.  He was born to James Farrell Green, Sr. and Mildred Green on February 25, 1937.

He attended Fort Morgan schools and graduated from Fort Morgan High School in 1955. ...

Betty Ann Herman

Betty Ann Herman

Jul 5, 2022

On July 5, 2022 Betty Ann Herman gained her heavenly wings at South Platte Health and Rehabilitation Center. Betty was born October 18, 1936 to Charles and Esther (Petre) Nelson in Sterling, CO. She was the youngest of seven.

Betty was married to Harlin Burkhart and from this union Ruth was born. They later divorced and she...

Kevin Francone

Kevin Francone

Jul 5, 2022

Kevin Francone 41, of Orchard Colorado passed away on July 5th 2022 very unexpectedly.

Kevin was born on February 18th 1981, to Connie and Brian Francone in Fort Morgan Colorado. Most recently Kevin worked for Cargill Meat Solutions. In earlier years he worked for your choice meats in Wiggins, Domino's Pizza and The...

Victor Alejandro Molina

Victor Alejandro Molina

Jul 4, 2022

After a long battle, and with heavy hearts we announce that Victor Alejandro Molina, 67 years old of Log Lane Village, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 4, 2022.

Victor was born to Alejos Molina and Crisanta (Gonzalez) Molina on March 17, 1955 in San Ignacio, Texas.  They soon moved to Weldona, Colorado where...

Anthony Brunelli

Anthony Brunelli

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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Floyd Darrell Nichols Jr.

Floyd Darrell Nichols Jr.

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...

Dorcus Fay Roehrich

Dorcus Fay Roehrich

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...

Bernard Ewertz Jr.

Bernard Ewertz Jr.

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...

Ricardo Segura

Ricardo Segura

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...

Leroy Earl Grippin Jr.

Leroy Earl Grippin Jr.

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...

Timothy Perez

Timothy Perez

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...

Randy Joe Danielsen

Randy Joe Danielsen

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,...

Donna Smith

Donna Smith

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,...