obituaries

Nov 27, 2025

James Lowell Spears was born in Eaton, Ohio on October 24, 1936, to Margaret Elnora Ridenour and George Kanada Spears.  James often talked about his childhood in Ohio and Indiana.  He shared stories of his maternal grandparents with whom he lived for a few years.  While in high school, Jim worked at a bowling alley, setting pins.  After he...

Nov 26, 2025

Robert Lee (Bob) Keenan, 89, died on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in St. Elizabeth Common Spirit Hospital, Fort Morgan, from complications from a fall.

He was born at home on August 11, 1936, in the tiny town of Fonda, Iowa, the last of five children. His parents were Norine (Regan) and William Keenan. His mother told him...

Nov 25, 2025

Robert "David" Howard passed peacefully at the age of 72 at Seven Lakes Memory Care in Loveland, Colorado, on November 25, 2025. He was born on September 11, 1953, in Pampa, Texas. David is survived by his wife, Patricia Lois "Patsy" (Brownlow) Howard of 42 years; his children Robert James Howard, Mendee Keren (Howard) Wacker (husband Jared Wacker) and...

Nov 23, 2025

Robert Lee Frank, age 88, of Fort Morgan, Colorado, passed away peacefully on November 23rd, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born to Henry and Anna Frank, he was the youngest of seven siblings. Robert grew up with a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for the land. He spent his life as a...

Nov 20, 2025

In loving memory of Constance Marie Buffington.

Born on June 14, 1943, to Fritz Koons and Veronica Koons. Constance grew up surrounded by a large and loving family, including her sisters Mary Schrank and Denise Sartario, and brothers Fritz Koonz, David Koonz, Johnny Johnston, and Keith Pettic.

On May 23, 1960, Constance married Lloyd Robert...

Nov 15, 2025

Kathryn Mehring was born on May 14, 1950, in Akron, Colorado, to Joe and Ruth Mehring. She was the second of six children and grew up in the country, attending a small school four miles from home. Quiet and shy by nature, Kath was a loving big sister and an excellent babysitter. Her infectious laugh was one of her...

Nov 13, 2025

Bill Crutchfield. 83, of Akron, Colorado, drove his 18-wheels to heaven on November 13, 2025.

"Wild Bill" was born on June 9, 1942, to Edward Crutchfield and Arizona Hampten (Metcalf) in Alma, Illinois, the oldest of 5 kids. He attended school in Kinmundy-Alma, Illinois, before venturing with his uncle to Brush, Colorado. When his uncle returned to...

Nov 12, 2025

Kenneth Albert Bostrom, 88, of Brush, Colorado, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025.

Kenny was born in Brush on May 12, 1937, to Katie and John Bostrom Jr., and graduated from Brush High School in 1956. He met and eventually married Corinne Kostman on April 13, 1958. Through high school in Brush, Kenny served as a...

Nov 12, 2025

Deborah Ann Hudson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend, passed away on November 12, 2025.

Deborah was born on May 1, 1967 to Richard Eugene Hudson and Pamela Irene Fish, and was raised with deep love by her parents. She grew up in Brush, Colorado, though her roots began in Nebraska. She graduated from Brush High...

Nov 6, 2025

Janis Jean Schwenke, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025. She was born in Minden Nebraska on November 25th 1937 to Lathan and Doris Olson. Janis attended school and graduated in Minden Nebraska. During that time she met the love of her life.

She married John (Jack) Stephen Schwenke on March 20, 1955. They entered into a lifetime...

Nov 6, 2025

Linda Lou Kolman, 73, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025 in Brush, Colorado. Born in Wray, Colorado on August 29, 1952, Linda was the cherished daughter of Leonard and Iona Mae Erdman Redden.

She graduated from Brush High School in 1970 and married the love of her life, Larry Joe Kolman, on June 27, 1971. Together,...

Nov 5, 2025

Verna Lee Patzkowsky passed away November 5, 2025, at Valley View Villa in Fort Morgan, Colorado.

Verna was born in Stockville, Nebraska, on September 16, 1929, to Willard and Janie Hinton.

Her father was engaged in farming with his parents. Verna would recall many fond memories of growing up on the farm, from how much...

Nov 1, 2025

Maria Ritter was born in Canton, South Dakota on February 5,1966 to Milan and Ann Varholdt. Maria, 59, of Sterling, Colorado, passed away at her home on November 1, 2025. She was a mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend, and her presence will be missed.

In recent years, Maria had a passion for creating jewelry and aspired...

Oct 29, 2025

Susan Kay Kammerer, 78, of Goodrich, Colorado, went to her heavenly home on October 29, 2025. She was born on November 12, 1946, in Brush, Colorado, to Harold and Eleanor (Peif) Lapp.

On September 13, 1964, Susan married the love of her life, William "Bill" Kammerer, in Fort Morgan, Colorado. Together, they built a beautiful life and...

Oct 28, 2025

Gregory Allen Ditter passed away October 28, 2025 in Greeley, CO.

Greg was born in Scottsbluff, NE on January 3, 1960 to Harold & Lila Ditter. The family moved to Sterling, CO when he was a young child. He married Mary Lynn Hadeen on June 13, 1981 at the Fairfield Covenant Church in Haxtun, CO and they...

Oct 21, 2025

David Allen Bender, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, age 79, passed away on October 21st 2025 in Greeley Colorado. Born on October 19th 1946, David devoted his life to farming and ranching, a passion he inherited and cherished throughout his years. He was known for his boundless energy, his enormous heart and unwavering willingness to lend a...

Oct 21, 2025

Joel T. Ocanas, 73, of Newark, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 18, 1952, in Nuevo León, Tehran, Mexico, to the late Elias and Juana (Tovar) Ocanas.

Joel was a hardworking man who spent 35 years working on oil rigs, providing for his family with dedication...

Oct 19, 2025

Talia Nichole Rodriguez was born on March 9, 2005, in McCook, Nebraska, to Monica and Juan Hernandez. She was the devoted mother of her beloved daughter, Irasel Rodriguez. Talia was a loving and dedicated mother who centered her entire life around her daughter. Family was everything to her, and she cherished every moment spent with those she loved. She...

Oct 15, 2025

Gregory John Hanson was a loving father, grandfather, and friend. It is with heavy hearts that the family announces his passing in Greeley on October 15th, 2025, at the age of 65.

Greg was born to Beth and Victor Hanson on August 20, 1960, in Fort Morgan, Colorado. He graduated from Fort Morgan Highschool. He then attended...

Oct 13, 2025

Marian Heitschmidt, 88, born on August 9th, 1937, to Henryette and Paul Holt, passed away peacefully on October 13th, 2025. She was born in Star, Idaho and graduated from high school in Lakewood, Colorado. In 1959, Marian earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from the University of Colorado. In 1963, Marian married W. Wayne, and together they...