obituaries

Apr 11, 2022

We mournfully announce the passing of Tracy Conklin Spelts, 54, of Brush, Colorado. He entered into eternal life on April 11, 2022. Tracy was born to Janice Hayes and Hershel "Butch" Spelts on August 1, 1967.

Tracy was a force to be reckoned with from the get-go. He attended school in Keenesburg, and ended schooling in Brush,...

Apr 11, 2022

Judith Irene (Olson) Mesmer of Fort Morgan, Colorado passed away peacefully at her home on April 11, 2022.

Judy was born on February 24, 1945, in Brush. She was the 3 rd of 6 children born to the late Alfred (Bob) Olson and Irene Olson. As a child she resided on the family farm south of Brush....

Apr 8, 2022

Therese was born October 4th, 1930, in Jenks, Oklahoma to Harry and Hazel Gish. Therese was welcomed by older sisters Lila Lee (1927-2013) and Donna Marie (1929). The three sisters later welcomed brother Dale Wallace (1935-2020).

In 1941 the family moved to Stafford, Kansas. Then in 1948 the family decided to move again to Ulysses, Kansas.

Apr 8, 2022

Fred Albert Mercer 74, longtime Brush resident died peacefully in his home, April 08, 2022. He was born on January 31 st , 1948 in Brush, Colorado to Franklin "Frank" and Mary Katherine Mercer. He graduated from Brush High School in 1966. Fred was an honor student and tri-sport athlete in high school. He made honor roll and lettered...

Apr 7, 2022

Phyllis Jackson Lee, age 98, a lifelong educator and community leader, passed away peacefully at her home on April 7 with family at her side. Phyllis was born March 31, 1924 on the family farm, homesteaded in the 1860s, in Lebanon, Kansas to Clayton Eugene and Velma Williams Jackson.   She was the eldest of 4 children with 1 brother,...

Apr 7, 2022

LaVar Franklin Floyd, 69, of Brush went to be with our Lord on April 7, 2022 from complications of a stroke.

LaVar was a lifetime resident of Colorado. Born and raised in Sterling, Co to Lawrence and Margie (Walker) Floyd. He went to Sterling school and then joined the Army, doing a tour in Vietnam. He settled...

Apr 6, 2022

Anthony Fernando "The Dog" Lara passed away suddenly April 6, 2022 in Brush. He was born September 1, 1964.

Anthony Lara was a beautiful spirit who was a son to Merry Lara and Juan Lara. He was a father to Johnny Sanchez, Jaime Sanchez, Jeff Sanchez, Joseph Sanchez, Jacob Sanchez, Mary Lara and Cassandra Lara. He was...

Apr 5, 2022

Sabrina A. Reiser O'canas passed away April 5, 2022. She was born November 25, 1976 to Bill Reiser and Zobeida "Sophie" Garcia.

She is the loving mother of Lissette and Zaccauas O'canas-Lefforge.

Sabrina is survived by her parents; her two children; siblings, Simon Reiser, Natalie Flores and Carrie Marin.

She is preceded in...

Apr 4, 2022

Mya Lucy Balderas, January 10, 1985 – April 4, 2022

Mya lived a fulfilling life as a mother to five, two of which are her stepchildren; Tricia, Xavier, Dominick, Honey and Adena; an amazing wife to her husband, Taylor North; cherished daughter to Patricia Guzman-Lara, Francisco Balderas and late stepfather, Gregory Lara; a caring sister to seven...

Mar 27, 2022

Services for Harmony will be held Monday April 4, 2022 at 2:00 pm, at Life Fellowship Church in Fort Morgan, Colorado, followed by interment at Brush Memorial Cemetery.

Mar 27, 2022

Nash Westen Riter of Brush, passed away on March 27 th, 2022 at the age of 23. Nash was born January 21, 1999 in Fort Morgan, Colorado to Billy Riter and Nina Burch.

Nash was known for living life to its fullest, going from adventure to adventure. He was a conundrum who could never sit still, but...

Mar 27, 2022

Raymond LeRoy Rader, age 97 of Ft. Morgan, Colorado went to be with Jesus on Sunday, March 27, 2022 in Sterling, Colorado.  He was born January 27, 1925 at home – Eustis, Nebraska – Frontier County to George P. Rader and Clara H. (Wickenkamp) Rader the fourth of eight children.  Ray was Baptized into the Christian faith on March...

Mar 27, 2022

Dakoda Kaye Prevost, age 20, of Fort Morgan, passed away suddenly on March 27, 2022. Dakoda was born June 1, 2001.

Dakoda graduated from Fort Morgan High School in 2019 and was attending Colorado State University working towards her Sports Management degree. She was a member of the Platte Valley Baptist Church. Dakoda's many jobs included Edwards...

Mar 25, 2022

Larry Haller passed away March 25, 2022 with family at his side. He was born June 21, 1958 to Raymond and June Haller in Fort Morgan, Colorado. He was the youngest of three siblings.

Larry was raised on the Haller Ranch in the Last Chance area and went to the Woodlin School, graduating in 1976. He was...

Mar 19, 2022

Eddie Dean Eskew, Jr. passed away March 19, 2022 in Hospice care at the home he grew up in, being taken care of by those who loved him most. Eddie was born in Yuma, AZ on August 23, 1970 to Sgt. Eddie Eskew, USMC and Deborah (Davis) Eskew. They moved back to Brush after leaving the service where Eddie...

Mar 17, 2022

Dorothy Jean Weber, 89, lifetime resident of Morgan County passed away peacefully on March 17, 2022.

Dorothy "Dottie" was born in 1932 in Fort Morgan to George and Marie (Gable) Loose of Wiggins and was the youngest of 10 children. She was raised on the family farm south of Wiggins and graduated from Wiggins High School with...

Mar 15, 2022

Mar 14, 2022

Beatrice (Bea) Kay Jones passed away Monday, March 14, 2022in Haxtun, Colorado. She was born in Mapleton, Iowa, December 7, 1941 to Ronald and Norma Parker.

Bea lived in, and attended school in Sioux City Iowa. During her time there, she married Cerold Jones on October 5, 1958 and was a member of Third Presbyterian Church, Morningside...

Mar 11, 2022

Edwin Zarbock passed away peacefully on March 11, 2022. He was born December 3, 1927 in Sugar City Colorado, to Albert and Matilda Zarbock. He was the seventh of eight children.

Edwin served in the United States Navy during WWII aboard ship. He married the love of his life, Alma Loraine May in March of 1949.  From...

Mar 7, 2022

Roland "Swede" Young left this world on March 7th, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. His children; Perry, Kathy, Rae, Becky, Linda, and his special friend, Ruth were at his side when he passed away.  He was 96 years old.

He was born May 27th, 1925 on the family farm in Russell, Kansas, to...