obituaries


Jeffrey L. Pangle

Jeffrey L. Pangle

Feb 21, 2020

Jeffrey L. Pangle, 60,  former Brush resident, peacefully passed away at his home in Severance, CO on Friday, February 21, 2020. He was born July 12, 1959, in Pampa, TX to Leroy & Betty Pangle.

Jeff graduated from Brush High School in 1977.  On June 24, 1984 he married Chris Kelly in Brush, CO at the Eben Ezer...

Dora R. Guzman

Dora R. Guzman

Feb 18, 2020

Dora R. Guzman, 91, longtime Morgan County resident, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020.  She was born June 12, 1928, in Mora, NM to John & Aurelia Herrera.

In her younger years, Dora worked as a care giver.  She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Brush.  She enjoyed working word search puzzles, sewing, and...

Nancy Ann Turner

Nancy Ann Turner

Feb 15, 2020

Nancy Ann Turner, 73, of Hillrose, passed away at East Morgan County Hospital in Brush, Colorado on Saturday, February 15, 2020.

Nancy was born June 6, 1946 in Ludlow, Vermont to George and Germaine Neil Marro. She met her husband, Preston Turner, in Mount Holly, VT and was married October 30, 1965. They lived in Connecticut where...

Marilyn Palko

Marilyn Palko

Feb 12, 2020

Marilyn Palko, 55, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, CO.  She was born February 2, 1965, in New Brunswick, NJ to Barry & Margaret MacCloud.

Marilyn has lived in the Wiggins / Fort Morgan communities for 20 years.  She worked in the dietary department of Eben Ezer...

Larry G. Jondle

Larry G. Jondle

Feb 11, 2020

Larry G. Jondle, 75, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at the East Morgan county Hospital.  He was born July 15, 1944, in Iowa City, IA to Edward & Maxine Jondle.

Larry married Dollie Woodson in Brush in 1988.  They continued to live in the Brush area as they both worked several jobs prior to retirement.

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Dorothy Marie Wann

Dorothy Marie Wann

Feb 8, 2020

Dorothy Marie Wann, 86,  lifelong Fort Morgan resident, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the East Morgan County Hospital in Brush.

She was born March 19, 1933 in Fort Morgan to Louie and Josepha (Weber) Troudt.

Dorothy married Rex Wann on December 29, 1959 in Fort Collins. He died in 2017.

She...

Wayne Bell

Wayne Bell

Feb 7, 2020

Wayne Robert Bell, 68, passed away in his home in Brush, Colorado on Friday, February 7, 2020.

Wayne was born July 13, 1951 to Marvin Bell and Betty Schoenberg Bell Miller in Sterling, Colorado. He graduated from Cheraw High School in 1970.  He enlisted in the Army, stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington and served in Korea. ...

Frank Harshman

Frank Harshman

Feb 6, 2020

Frank J. Harshman passed away on February 6, 2020 in Brush, Colorado.  Frank was born on October 8, 1943 to Frank N. Harshman, Jr. and Ida M. Harshman (Endsley), in Fort Morgan, Colorado.

Frank attended Fort Morgan High School (FMHS) where he was an accomplished tennis player and outstanding basketball player.  During his senior year Frank and...

Ina Y. Hanson

Ina Y. Hanson

Feb 5, 2020

Ina Y. Hanson, 79, longtime Morgan County resident, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at the Valley View Villa nursing home in Fort Morgan.  She was born June 18, 1940, in Greeley, CO to Conrad & Eulah (Epperson) Hoff.

Prior to retirement, and even after retiring, Ina worked as a health care provider.

She and...

Ignacio Hernandez-Montoya

Ignacio Hernandez-Montoya

Feb 4, 2020

Ignacio Hernandez-Montoya, 60, of Fort Morgan, died from injuries he received after being struck by a motor vehicle.

He was born January 30, 1960 in Mexico to Juan and Lorenza (Montoya) Hernandez.

Ignacio married Maria D. Guerro-Pina.

He moved to the Fort Morgan area in 1992 after living in Florida for a time....

Patrick Evan Gregory

Patrick Evan Gregory

Feb 4, 2020

Patrick Evan Gregory, 43, lifelong Fort Morgan resident, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at University Hospital in Aurora.

He was born June 22, 1976 in Denver, Colorado to Steven and Shirley (Bailey) Gregory.

Patrick was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Fort Morgan.

He enjoyed riding motorcycles, ATVs, woodworking, and...

Jessie "Shawn" Ruiz

Jessie "Shawn" Ruiz

Feb 3, 2020

Jessie Shawn Ruiz, 45, of Wiggins, died Monday, February 3, 2020, at his home in Wiggins.

He was born September 30, 1975 in Fort Morgan to Jessie and Kindra (Gardner) Ruiz.

Shawn grew up in Weldona and graduated from Weldon Valley High School.  He played football at Weldon Valley when he was a student there....

Norman P. Toft

Norman P. Toft

Feb 2, 2020

Norman Paul Toft, 58, lifelong resident of Brush, passed away Sunday, February 2nd, 2020 at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colorado. He was born October 6 th , 1961 to Howard and Helen Toft in Sterling, Colorado.

Norman married Connie right here in Brush on April 21, 2009. Norman had many things he loved. He loved...

Ronald A. B. Barrett - Smith, Ssgt (Retired)

Ronald A. B. Barrett - Smith, Ssgt (Retired)

Feb 1, 2020

Ronald Arthur Broad Barrett - Smith, SSgt (retired USAF), 86, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020, in Surprise, AZ.  He was born November 7, 1933 in New York City, NY to Leonard & Margaret (Harrison) Barrett - Smith.

Ron served in the US Air Force for 17 years before receiving a medical retirement.  Following his military retirement,...

Doris Irene Mcewen

Doris Irene Mcewen

Jan 30, 2020

Doris Irene McEwen, 80, of Log Lane Village, died Thursday, January 30, 2020 at her home.

Doris was born in Brush on January 16, 1940 to Fred and Charolette (Smalling) Greenwood. Doris grew up going to Weldon Valley schools where she graduated.

Doris loved to spend her time at home. In her most recent years,...

Ron Simeone

Ron Simeone

Jan 29, 2020

Ron Simeone passed away unexpectedly January 29 th in Canon City, Colorado.

He is survived by his wife, Rachel of Canon City; his sister, Betty (Mel) Washburn; his brother, Bill (Dee) Simeone all of Brush; his son, Victor (Jeannie) Fraser of Arvada; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded...

Dennis Paul Hallahan

Dennis Paul Hallahan

Jan 29, 2020

Dennis Paul Hallahan, 64, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born November 3, 1955 to John and Margaret Hallahan in Brush where he was a lifelong resident.

Dennis attended Gary School outside of Brush, moved to Central Elementary in the 5th grade, and...

Elaine Windsheimer

Elaine Windsheimer

Jan 27, 2020

Lois "Elaine" Windsheimer, 85, of Fort Morgan, died Monday, January 27, 2020 at Valley View Villa in Fort Morgan.

Elaine was born in Fort Morgan on June 27, 1934 to Troy & Mary (House) Cowen. She grew up here, attending local schools, graduating from Fort Morgan High School.

She married Vernon Windsheimer on August 3,...

Cindy Kay Dominguez

Cindy Kay Dominguez

Jan 26, 2020

Cindy Kay Dominguez, 57, formerly of Fort Morgan, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at the Saint Francis Nursing Center in Colorado Springs.

She was born November 24, 1962 in Fort Morgan to Joe and Julia (Baltazar) Dominguez.

Cindy was a graduate of the Fort Morgan High School. She enjoyed watching soap operas and listening...

Douglas Nelson Hoffmann

Douglas Nelson Hoffmann

Jan 26, 2020

Douglas Hoffmann, 36, of Fort Morgan, CO passed away on January 26, 2020. He is survived by his father, Gerald; his mother, Jil; and his sister, Keli Hoffmann. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins. There will not be a service.