obituaries

Feb 3, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of Sadie Lynn McCourt, age 37, announces her passing.

Sadie was born November 12th,1988 in Denver, CO. She was the 4th of 4 daughters born to James McCourt and Cheri Wicen. She grew up in Brush, CO and besides a brief time in Montana spent the majority of her...

Feb 2, 2026

Gerald Dean Carpenter, 82, a long-time resident of Fort Morgan, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, February 2nd at the UC Health Care Center in Aurora, Colorado.  Jerry, as he was known throughout his life, was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on February 13th, 1943, to parents Velva (Peck) Carpenter and Hugh Fred Carpenter.  After farming there in the...

Feb 2, 2026

In loving memory of Mike Atwood, Beloved Husband, Dad, Brother and Friend

November 6, 1960 to February 2, 2026

Michael Kelly Atwood was born in Loveland, Colorado on November 06, 1960, to Mr. and Mrs. Albin and Joan Atwood, Mike was the youngest of 3 sons.

Mike met his beloved wife Leresa Lee...

Jan 31, 2026

Keith was born in Two Buttes, Colorado in 1932 to J. Harry and Grace Kelley who taught him his devotion to farming, family and his Lord God. Keith attended and graduated from Lamar High School in 1950.

While attending Lamar High School, Keith met the love of his life, Julia. They were married in October of Julia's...

Jan 30, 2026

Bruce Emmett Snelson was born on February 5, 1939, to Ben Emmett Snelson and Maxine Vigi in Trinidad, Colorado. At age seventeen, he joined the Navy where he would serve for six years.  He married Joann Curtis in 1961.  They settled in Leadville, CO, where Bruce worked in the Molybdenum mines.  Bruce and Joann moved to Denver to complete...

Jan 30, 2026

David Dunscomb was born in Leadville in 1958 to George Dunscomb and Dolores (Bond). They never would have imagined that he would have made it to 67 years old. The youngest of three children, he was a wild child who may have fractured an occasional law. He loved to ski fast and spent time on Ski Patrol at Copper...

Jan 26, 2026

Donna Marie (Crabill) Holguin, 79, of Fort Morgan, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at Saint Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Morgan.

Donna was born on August 12, 1946, in Pueblo, CO to Warren & Constance (Martin) Crabill. She attended schools in Fort Morgan and graduated from Fort Morgan High School. She married Joseph Daniel Holguin on November...

Jan 23, 2026

Leonard Craig Kerbs, 71, passed away on January 23, 2026, in Brush, Colorado. He was born on August 22, 1954, in Great Bend, Kansas to Leonard  and Jeslyn Kerbs. Craig grew up in Otis, Kansas, where he developed the strong work ethic, love of the outdoors, and straightforward nature that would become his lifelong trademarks.

Craig earned...

Jan 21, 2026

Edna Swanson, 86, of Brush, passed away on January 21, 2026 at Eben Ezer.

Edna was born December 16, 1939, to Hans and Myrtle (Hansen) Peterson at Eben Ezer Hospital. She was welcomed into the family by two older sisters, Bernice and Mildred.

Edna graduated from Hillrose High School in 1957. She went on to...

Jan 20, 2026

Richard G. Rocha, a lifelong resident of Brush, Colorado, passed away on January 20, 2026, at Swedish Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. He was 64 years old.

​Born on June 10, 1961, Richard was a man who truly valued his roots, spending his entire life in the Brush community he called home. A dedicated and tireless worker,...

Jan 20, 2026

Linda Mae Metzler was born on September 29th, 1956, to her beloved parents Ted and Joann Graff and she passed peacefully into heaven to meet them both on January 20th, 2026, surrounded by love.

Linda was our Mom, Grammy, Aunt and Sister, before anything. She grew up in Fort Morgan, with her abundance of loving siblings, Virgil...

Jan 19, 2026

Javier J. Molina, age 62, passed away at Banner North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colorado on January 19th, 2026. He was born in Fort Morgan, Colorado on September 4th,1963 to Alejos and Crisanta (Gonzalez) Molina. He attended Weldon Valley school and worked most of his life as a trucker for various area companies.

Along the way...

Jan 18, 2026

Hal F. Reeves, 88, of Fort Morgan, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026. He was born April 24, 1937, in Illinois to Jewel "Pappy" and Bernice (Higginson) Reeves.

Hal married the love of his life, Patricia Heardt, on October 26, 1962, in Fort Morgan where they raised their family.

Hal began his career as a...

Jan 15, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we have to say goodbye to our beloved David Allen Ruppel.

Dave was born in Fort Morgan, CO on January 10, 1960, to Esther Becker Ruppel and Henry Ruppel Sr. He was the youngest of five siblings and the youngest Ruppel grandchild. We all knew he was our mother's "favorite" child,...

Jan 15, 2026

Richard "Dick" Lee Holmes, 96, passed away on January 15, 2026, at Eben Ezer in Brush, Colorado. He was born on October 29, 1929—the day of the Stock Market crash—to Hiley and Annetta Holmes in Sterling, Colorado. Richard was one of nine children.

Dick attended school in Sterling through the 8th grade before beginning work as a...

Jan 10, 2026

James L. Spafford, 75, of Hillrose, Colorado, passed away in Fort Morgan on January 10, 2026. He was born February 27, 1950 in Colorado to the late Lloyd Edward Spafford and Margie Peterson Spafford.

If you would like to help friends and neighbors cover the funeral expenses for James, you may do so by clicking the link...

Jan 10, 2026

Dolorez Rivera, a woman of profound faith, unwavering strength, and deep devotion to family, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at the age of 101. Born on New Year's Day, January 1, 1925, Dolorez lived a century-long life she often described as "truly blessed."

Dolorez was the ultimate matriarch—the steady cornerstone of five generations. As a...

Jan 10, 2026

Shirley passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, resilience, and devotion to family and friends. She was born to Goldie (Spafford) Doty and George Doty on June 30, 1932, in Fort Morgan, CO.  She graduated from Fort Morgan High School and married her husband, Robert, on May 20, 1951.  This union lasted for 74 years.

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Jan 9, 2026

Phyllis Brandon Draegert was born east of Akron CO at home to Clifford & Veda (Dodge) Brandon July 22, 1931. She was the 5th child of 12 Children at the age of 6 her dad took the family to the state of Washington where they lived at Onalaska WA. She attended school in town from 2nd grade until the...

Jan 6, 2026

Our sweet mother, Eleanor "Ellie" Ruth Sharritt, passed on January 6, 2026, while living at The Aspens Memory Care. Eleanor was born in Brush, Colorado, on September 14, 1933, to Alex and Mollie Koehler, German immigrant farmers who instilled a strong work ethic and Christian faith. Eleanor grew up on the family farm with her younger sister, Donna. She...