obituaries

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...

Jun 19, 2020

Donna Sharon (Davis) Wardell passed away peacefully at her home in Brush, Colorado on June 19, 2020.  She was born on Dec 23, 1942 to Donald Clive and Ethel Mae (Dennis) Davis in Eckley, Colorado.  She attended her early years of school in Eckley and graduated from Wray High School in 1960.

From her first marriage she...

Jun 17, 2020

Mary Ann Goedert peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 17, 2020 at her home in Fort Morgan, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary Ann was born April 13, 1929 in Fort Morgan to Bert and Violet Ross. When Mary Ann was 16 years old, a young man came to work...

Jun 17, 2020

Vale Junior Blessing, 87, a longtime Washington County resident, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at the home of his birth. He was born June 26, 1932, in Elba, CO to Vale P. & Zella Blessing.

Vale graduated from Brush High School in 1950. He attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins for 2 years. Vale married...

Jun 12, 2020

Chester "Chet" Ray Windsheimer, 60, of Brush, Colorado, passed away too early on June 12, 2020 at the Highlands Ranch Hospital after battling some health issues.

Chet was born in Everett, Washington, to Vernon and Elaine (Cowen) Windsheimer on February 3, 1960.  Chet grew up on a farm and dairy near Fort Morgan, Colorado.

Chet...

Jun 10, 2020

Marilyn (Kral) Kitchin, died June 10, 2020 in Fort Morgan at the age of 75.

She was born August 19, 1944 to Frank and Ruby (Eggleston) Kral, the 5 th of 8 children. She grew up on a farm near Woodrow, Colorado and graduated from Woodlin High School in 1962. Marilyn married Thomas Kitchin on June 5,...

Jun 7, 2020

Murray Alan Highland, 82, died Sunday, June 7, 2020 at his home in Burlington.

He was born September 14, 1937 in Loveland, Colorado to Murray and Anna (Henderson) Highland. His childhood was spent on one ranch or another , first at Buchingham then Model, Oak Creek, and Loveland Colorado where he graduated from High School in 1957.. ...

Jun 3, 2020

William "Bill" Brownlee, Jr, 87, passed peacefully in his sleep on June 3, 2020 in Lincoln, MA due to complications related to dementia.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy (Propp) in 2014 and daughter, Pamela Sue in 1971 along with his two sisters and parents.  He leaves behind his son Bill and his wife...

Jun 2, 2020

Alice E. Tucker, 61, passed away June 2, 2020.  She was born April 23, 1959, in Fort Morgan to Clark & Virginia (Hogan) Lowers.  She was a life resident of Morgan & Weld Counties.

Alice graduated from Wiggins High School in 1977.  She drove a bus for the RE-3J School District in Weld County for over 25...