obituaries

Sep 27, 2020

Charles A. Mason, 96, former Brush resident, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at the Sterling Living Center in Sterling, CO.  He was born December 19, 1923, in Montrose, MO to Harold & Belle Mason.

In 1941 Chuck joined the US Navy the day after the attack at Pearl Harbor.   During WW II he served in the...

Sep 26, 2020

Verna F. Segelke, 92, left this earth for her heavenly home on Saturday, September 26, 2020.  She was born November 24, 1927, at her Wiggins home to Irma (Mason) and  Virgil Vance.  She attended Wiggins schools, graduating from Wiggins High School in 1945.  Upon graduation she attended Denver University for two years on a music scholarship.  Verna eventually earned...

Sep 25, 2020

Shirley M. Bentley, 75, former Fort Morgan resident, passed away in Wheat Ridge, CO.

A memorial service will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Fort Morgan. Inurnment will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Fort Morgan.

She was born March 16, 1945, in Fort Morgan to...

Sep 21, 2020

Brenda Alejandra Pineda, 21, passed away, Monday, September 21, 2020.

She was born September 15, 1999 in Bernalillo, New Mexico to Eduardo & Florita (Pineda) Molina.

Brenda enjoyed listening to music. She was a very organized person, and always kept her apartment spotlessly clean.

She is survived by her parents, Eduardo & Florita;...

Sep 17, 2020

Charles A. Nemnich (named Natdad by his granddaughter, Kristin), 92 of Brush, Colorado died peacefully September 17, 2020 at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center.  He had lived in Aurora, Colorado from 1970 to 2019.

Charlie was born December 28, 1927 in Coushatta, Louisiana to Charles A. and Alma (Greer) Nemnich.  In 1946 he enlisted in the Army...

Sep 14, 2020

Brenda Kay (Crum) Kissler, 60, of Fort Morgan, passed from this life on September 14, 2020 at the East Morgan County Hospital in Brush.

Brenda was born on January 3, 1960 in Hutchinson, KS to Chester Roy Crum & Bertha Pauline (Hallda) Crum. The family moved to Greeley when Brenda was three years old. She completed her...

Sep 12, 2020

Donna Jean Drummond, 80, passed away, with her family at her side, Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland.

She was born November 16, 1939 in Edgewater, Colorado to Albert and Audrey (Miller) Coven.

She married John D. Drummond on June 30, 1957 in Boulder, Colorado.

Donna...

Sep 11, 2020

Robert Dale Pflager, 81, lifetime resident of Fort Morgan, CO, was called home on September 11, 2020.  He passed away peacefully at his home.  Robert was born January 23, 1939 in Fort Morgan to Dale and Esther (Lapp) Pflager.

Robert graduated from Fort Morgan High School in 1957.  In June 1957, he married his high school sweetheart,...

Sep 10, 2020

Joshua Dean Dickerson, 33, passed away, Thursday, September 10, 2020 at his home in Fort Morgan.

He was born September 19, 1986 in Fort Morgan.

Joshua moved from Oregon back to Fort Morgan about a year ago.

He served his country in the Army National Guard and was a member of the American...

Sep 6, 2020

Edna Kathleen (Henness) Mares passed away September 6, 2020 at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, CO.  She was born to Bob & Edna (Canfield) Henness in Fort Morgan, CO June 25, 1945.  She attended schools both in Sterling & Fort Morgan. She married John Mares in 1961. Out of this reunion they had two children, Karla & John....

Sep 5, 2020

Louise Gardner, 90, died still living at home, surrounded by her family. She died two days after her 90 th birthday on September 5, 2020. Louise was born on September 3,1930 near Curtis, NE to Charles (Mac) and Katherine (Ughrin) Glaze.

Louise is survived by her daughters, Shianne (Brett) DeTamble, Sharon (Gary) Wilson and Sheryl Garvik; her...

Sep 3, 2020

Gregory J. Lara, 60, life resident of Morgan County, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Fairacres Manor in Greeley following a lengthy illness.  Gregory was born May 12, 1960, in Fort Morgan to Juan & Guadalupe (Torrez) Lara.

Gregory received is GED in 1978.  He worked a various agriculture jobs until health issues forced his retirement....

Sep 1, 2020

Lynn William Coates, 84, longtime area resident passed away on September 1, 2020, in Fort Morgan, Colorado.  He was born in Moberly, Missouri, on September 28, 1935.  His parents moved back to Colorado when he was 6 months old.  He attended kindergarten in Denver, first grade in Grand Junction, and grades 2 – 12 in Longmont, graduating from Longmont...

Aug 30, 2020

Jean Carlton Maupin, 92, of Brush, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020, at his home surrounded by his four daughters.  He was born in Dodge City, Kansas to Eleanor (Bunning) and W. H. Maupin on April 21, 1928.

The family moved to Hotchkiss, CO when he was six.  Moving to Eaton, CO in his early youth,...

Aug 29, 2020

Manuela Carreras, 86, of Brush, passed away, August 29, 2020 at East Morgan County Hospital in Brush.

She was born December, 24, 1933, in Mexico.

She was married to J. Concepcion Carreras, who passed away in 1987.

Manuela was an active member of St. Helena's Catholic Church in Fort Morgan. She enjoyed cooking,...

Aug 27, 2020

On August 27, 2020, Annie Rodriquez was 68 years old when her soul went to be reborn with the lord and granted new and enduring strength for an eternity after a battle with cancer.

Annie was born on October 11, 1951 in Brush, CO to Guadalupe and Tomas Flores. She was raised in Brush and was the...

Aug 26, 2020

Winona Leann Musser, 87, lifelong area resident, died Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the Valley View Villa Care Center in Fort Morgan.

She was born September 29, 1932 in Fort Morgan to John and Margaret (Eicher) Holly.

She was married to Jimmy Wayne Musser who died in 2018.

Winona was a member of...

Aug 26, 2020

Henry W. Ring, 77, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at the Juniper Village Spearly Center in Denver following a lengthy illness.  He was born April 1, 1943, in Fort Collins, CO to Rinault & Caroline Ring.  When Henry was a baby, his father died.  Caroline married Chuck Voiles and they raised Caroline's boy together.

Henry graduated...

Aug 25, 2020

Clayton A. Sack, 96, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at the Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush.  He was born February 3, 1924, in Weeping Water, NE to Reuel & Lillian Sack.  He attended Plattsmouth High School.

Clayton served in the US Army during WW II.  He landed at Utah Beach on June 16, 1944. ...

Aug 24, 2020

Steven B. Edwards, 73, longtime Morgan County resident, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020, at the East Morgan County Hospital.  He was born May 12, 1947, in Sterling, CO to Rex & Roberta (Little) Edwards.

Steve graduated from Haxtun High School in 1965.  He attended Northeast Junior College in Sterling for 2 years and then attended and...