obituaries

Jul 20, 2020

Felix J. DeHerrera, 85, longtime Brush area resident, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020, at the Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush.  He was born February 20, 1935, in Greeley, CO to Joe & Lucy DeHerrera.

Felix moved to Brush in 1949.  Prior to retirement he worked in highway construction, helping to build bridges.  He enjoyed...

Jul 19, 2020

In loving memory of Donald K. Taylor, 70, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020, in Brush, CO.  He was born February 5, 1950 in Decatur, NE to Don T. & Alma J. Taylor.  Don was the youngest of 3 children, having an older brother, Tom, and sister, Barbara.

Don was baptized in 1974, as one of Jehovah's...

Jul 17, 2020

Bonnie June Marshall,86, of Fort Morgan, went to be with her Lord and Savior July 17, 2020 at the Spring Creek Nursing Facility in Fort Collins Colorado.

Born June 3, 1934 to Cecil and Doris Payne in Akron, Colorado, Bonnie was the oldest of 6 children.

She is survived by son Donald of Wiggins, Colorado,...

Jul 15, 2020

Lois Shirley (Daily) Leibhart departed this earth at the age of 87 on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in Fort Morgan, Colo.

Born May 12, 1933 in Anselmo, Neb. to Walter and Ima Daily, Lois was the third of five daughters. She graduated from Merna High School in 1951.

On May 21, 1952, Lois married her...

Jul 14, 2020

Lee Dermont Thompson, 97, of Wiggins, CO passed away on July 14, 2020 at the Washington County Nursing Home in Akron, CO. He was born on June 4, 1923 near Laird, CO to James ( Henry ) Thompson and Goldie ( Madden ) Thompson.

He was their second child joining his older brother James and two years...

Jul 12, 2020

Vernon Fredrick Windsheimer died Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Valley View Villa in Fort Morgan at the age of 87.

Vernon was born in Gurley, NE, the 9 th of 13 children, on December 31, 1932 to Helen & Fredrich Windsheimer. The family moved to Hudson, CO in 1948. After the 8 th grade, Vernon left school...

Jul 12, 2020

Lynda Louise Sublett, 73, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020, at the East Morgan County Hospital in Brush.  She was born January 8, 1947, in Reading, PA to Phillip & Roma Speck.

On June 22, 1997 Lynda married Robert K. Sublett.  Prior to retirement, Lynda worked for a collection agency In Arvada and then a bank in...

Jul 10, 2020

Catherine (Dayton) Zwetzig, 93, longtime Fort Morgan resident, died Friday, July 10, 2020 at the Valley View Villa Care Center in Fort Morgan.

Catherine was born February 3, 1927 in Brawley, California to Peter and Esther (Kuns) Dayton.

She attended North End (School)...

Jul 10, 2020

Tracy K. Nichols, 76, life resident of NE Colorado, passed away Friday July 10, 2020, at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley following a short illness.  She was born October 30, 1943, in Fort Morgan to Robert & Hazel (Johnson) Jones.

Tracy graduated from Fort Morgan High School in 1961.  On October 8, 1961, she married R....

Jul 8, 2020

David Ramirez, 29, of Fort Morgan, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020.

He was born in Fort Morgan on February 10, 1991 to Jorge & Martha (Muniz) Ramirez.

David was the manager and cook for his family's food truck business, Pollo Norteno , known for his authentic grilled chicken. David and his family have...

Jul 6, 2020

Lorenzo Rodriguez Enriquez, 73, son of Filimon Rodriguez and Ufracia Enríquez was born on May 5, 1947 in Cienega De Ojos Azules, Chihuahua. He lived in Fort Morgan, Co and passed away at Sunset Manor in Brush, Co on July 6, 2020. He was a beloved and devoted husband, son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived...

Jul 2, 2020

Scott A. Galyk, 56, former Brush resident, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020, following an extended illness.  He was born March 7, 1964, in Fort Morgan to Anthony & Maxine Galyk.

Scott graduated from Brush High School in 1982.  He received his bachelors degree from the University of North Colorado in 1987 and his masters degree from...

Jun 30, 2020

Arthur Allen Ewing, 75, of Fleming, died peacefully on June 30, 2020.

Arthur was born in Fort Morgan on April 10, 1945. He grew up on a small homestead and went to school in Byers. After graduation in 1965, Arthur joined the Army as a radioman, where he became a member of the 101 st Airborne, 7...

Jun 29, 2020

Katherine L. Loose, 102, life resident of Morgan County, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020, at the Valley View Villa Nursing Home in Fort Morgan.  She was born March 20, 1918, in Fort Morgan to Jacob & Katherine Sagel Knaub.

Katherine married David Lauck on August 22, 1937.  He passed away on April 28, 1963.  On May...

Jun 27, 2020

Maki Isiah Henry, 8, of Fort Morgan, died Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Children's Hospital in Aurora as a result of a two-vehicle accident on Highway 40 near Kit Carson. The accident also claimed the lives of his brother, father, and grandfather.

Maki was born March 1, 2012 in Fort Morgan to Kristina Castaneda and Joshua Henry....

Jun 26, 2020

Joshua "Chachi" K. Henry, 36, of Fort Morgan, died Friday, June 26, 2020 as a result of a two-vehicle accident on Highway 40 near Kit Carson. The accident also claimed the lives of his two young sons and his father.

Chachi was born on November 10, 1983 to Marta Garcia and Sammy Henry. He attended school in...

Jun 26, 2020

Nasiah Asa Henry-Cordova, 4, of Fort Morgan, died Friday, June 26, 2020 as a result of a two-vehicle accident on Highway 40 near Kit Carson. The accident also claimed the lives of his brother, father, and grandfather.

He was born January 18, 2016 in Fort Morgan to Gloria Cordova and Joshua Henry. He attended Little Lambs Preschool...

Jun 24, 2020

Dr. Michael Duane Schmidt, 57, of Fort Morgan, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at his home in Fort Morgan. Michael was born May 24, 1963 in Boulder, CO. He was adopted by Delbert and Joann Schmidt on August 7, 1963. He attended Morgan County Schools and graduated from Fort Morgan High School in 1981.  Michael then continued his...

Jun 23, 2020

Michael Eugene Godo, 61, of Fort Morgan, entered the place God prepared for him, a home not made with hands, but eternal in the heavens, on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 after a tragic accident claimed his earthly life.

Mike was born in Fort Morgan on February 25, 1959 to Raymond & Margaret (Griffith) Godo. He attended area...

Jun 19, 2020

MaryAnn, or Momma, as she was known to most of us, passed away in the East Morgan County Hospital on June 19, 2020 under the watchful eyes of a very kind, caring, and compassionate staff.

Born in May of 1950, Momma lived an incredible 70 years. She is mother to three children; Jim, Josh, and Shani, but...