Richard Rocha
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,...
Linda Mae Metzler
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...
Javier Molina
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...
Hal Reeves
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...
David Allen Ruppel
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,...
Richard Lee Holmes
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...
James L. Spafford
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...
Dolorez Rivera
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...
Shirley Irene Kula
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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Phyllis Brandon Draegert
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...
Eleanor Ruth Sharritt
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...
David John Temple
Jan 6, 2026
David John "Dave" Temple, 63, passed away on January 6, 2026, in Fort Morgan, Colorado. Born on September 23, 1962, in the same close-knit community of Fort Morgan, Dave spent his life rooted in the place he called home.
Dave was known for his unwavering work ethic and dedication to serving others. He worked as a butcher...
Barbara Ann Schippert
Jan 3, 2026
Barbara Ann Schippert, 83, a resident of Snyder, Colorado, passed away January 3, 2026, at UCHealth Greeley, Colorado.
Born in Neodesha, Kansas, to Lewis Gentry and Mary Henricks-Gentry, Barbara was the eldest of seven siblings. On June 24, 1961, she married the love of her life, James William Schippert, with whom she built a life centered on...
Robert Leroy Kula
Jan 3, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert Leroy Kula, much-loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who left this world peacefully at his home in Fort Morgan, Colorado, on January 3, 2026.
Born on November 13, 1929, in Fort Morgan, Colorado, Robert was the son of Joseph Kula and Sylva (Biddle) Kula. He was preceded...
Israel T. Ocanas
Dec 28, 2025
Israel T. Ocanas 75, of Fort Morgan Co. passed away peacefully on Sunday Dec. 28th, 2025 at home in Sun City West with family. He was born August 2nd, 1950 in Nuevo León, Teran, Mexico to the late Elias and Juana (Tovar) Ocanas.
Israel graduated from FMHS in 1969 and received his associates degree from UNC in...
Melvin Gene Schrum
Dec 25, 2025
Melvin Gene Schrum, 76, of Fort Morgan, Colorado passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, after a short battle with cancer.
Melvin was a proud son, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose life was defined by hard work, generosity, and love for his family. He spent many years as a skilled mechanic before moving on to a career...
Irene Mae Vancil
Dec 24, 2025
Irene (Hollinger) Hastings Vancil, 94, passed away on December 24, 2025, at the home of her daughter in Lamar, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 25, 1931, in Brush, Colorado, to Elmer and Grace Hollinger, Irene lived a long and meaningful life defined by devotion, resilience, and deep love for her family.
In 1949,...
Margaret A. Burham
Dec 23, 2025
Margaret A. Burham passed away on December 23, 2026, in Brush, Colorado. She was born on November 7, 1941, in Texas to Carl and Ulah Swanson.
In June 1961, Margaret married Harry F. Burham Sr., and together they raised three children. Throughout her life, Margaret was truly a jack of all trades—working as a waitress, truck driver,...
Shawn Dale Davis
Dec 22, 2025
He never trusted the fastest route.
If there was a back road, he took it. If there was no plan, he went anyway. His life wasn't measured by milestones so much as by detours…unmarked roads, spontaneous turns, and places most people only talked about going "someday."
He taught us, without ever meaning to, that plans...
William Gramlich
Dec 21, 2025
Bill Gramlich left this earthly life on December 21, 2025. Bill didn't just live life; he drove it—usually at high speeds and often on two wheels.
While born in Omaha in 1936, Bill was a Fremont man. He moved there after a childhood stint in a one-room schoolhouse and spent his formative years running with a close-knit...
