obituaries

Jul 20, 2019

Michele Lee Blake, 45, longtime area resident, died Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora after an extended battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Michele was born August 9, 1973 in Alliance, NE to Michael & Sharon (Gardner) Quint. She has lived in the Morgan County area for the majority of her life, having...

Jul 20, 2019

Jeffrey "Kyle" Lewis, 63, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 20, 2019. Kyle was born May 1, 1956 in Columbus, OH to James & Mary Lou Lewis.

Kyle graduated from Rocky Mountain High School in Fort Collins, CO in 1974. He then graduated from Colorado State University with his degree in Ag Business and Ag Finance. Kyle...

Jul 19, 2019

Andrea Rene Walker (King), 31, died Friday, July 19, 2019.  She was born April 28, 1988 in Denver, Colorado to Jon and Linda (Young) Walker.

Andrea was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Leadville, Colorado. Andrea enjoyed Snowboarding, bowling, going to concerts, listening to music and being with her friends and family.  Andrea was...

Jul 18, 2019

Archie R. Tadolini, 85, life resident of Northeast Colorado, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019, at the Valley View Villa nursing home in Fort Morgan.  He was born August 22, 1933, in Padroni, CO to Alfredo and Maria Tadolini.

On October 15, 1958, Archie married Sallye Strickland in Carrizozo, NM.  In 1970 the moved to Morgan County...

Jul 16, 2019

Jerry Lee Shaver, 54, was born in Colorado on May 7, 1965. He was the loving son of Mabel and Gene Shaver.

Jerry married the love of his life, Charlene, in Alexandria, Virginia on February 24, 1989.

He was the beloved dad to 2 sons, Eddie and Allen Shaver.

He dedicated his life...

Jul 16, 2019

Diana S. Hernandez, 64, life–long resident of Brush, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born December 2, 1954, in Brush to Ralph & Donna Schilling.

Diana graduated from Brush High School in 1973.  On March 20, 1977, she married the love of...

Jul 15, 2019

On July 13, Mrs. Lillian Sheldon Harrison of Brush, Colorado, passed away at the age of 101. With sparkling blue eyes, a ready smile, and a heart of gold, Lillian will be remembered as a kind and caring woman who always persevered in the face of hardship.

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Jul 12, 2019

Miriam Louise Rasmussen of Fort Morgan, Colorado left her family and friends to play her beloved piano for the heavenly choirs on July 12, 2019.

Miriam was born July 24, 1939 in Ft. Morgan to Anna and Henry Thiel. Miriam was one of 12 children. She was predeceased by Anna (Jake)Becker, Hank Thiel, Lillian (Adolph) Miller, Chester...

Jul 9, 2019

Marian L. Stolte,76, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 in Greeley.

She was born December 26, 1942 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Vernon and Hazel (Kuebler) Rockhold.

Marian married Charles "Wes" Stolte on June 25, 1973 in Brighton.

Marian taught math and elementary classes for over 30 years in Brush.

Marian enjoyed...

Jul 8, 2019

David LeRoy Dannar, 70 of Brush, CO, passed away in an accident involving his semi-truck near Dallas, TX on July 8, 2019.  He was born May 18, 1949 to Earl LeRoy and Hazel Nadine (Compton) Dannar in Akron, CO.

He spent his childhood in Lindon, CO and graduated from Woodlin School, Woodrow, CO in 1967.  He was...

Jul 7, 2019

Charlotte Elizabeth Harryman, 88, life resident of Morgan – Logan County, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 in Greeley, CO.  She was the 5 th child, and the only daughter, of Roy & Dora Good, born on January 8, 1931 in Sterling.

Growing up on the family farm near Merino, Charlotte attended school and graduated from Merino...

Jul 7, 2019

Carol K. Crawford, 81, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 following an extended time of declining health.  She was born January 12, 1938, in Akron, OH to Edgar & Constance Meller.

Carol graduated from Akron, OH high school.  Prior to retirement Carol worked as a business manager for a health clinic in New Mexico and later in...

Jul 5, 2019

Mirrelle Beth Prascher , 36 , of Brush, Colorado, passed away on July 5, 2019 while tubing on the South Platte River.

Mirrelle was born on August 11 , 1982 to Ron and Elaine Prascher in Greeley, CO. After graduating from Brush High School in 2001, she pursued Aviation at the University of...

Jul 3, 2019

Robert John Sauer, 60, lifelong area resident, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at his home in Wiggins.

He was born June 26, 1959 in Greeley to George and Goldie (Neal) Sauer.

Robert married Terry L. Frazier on June 14, 1986 in Wiggins.

He was a member of the Wiggins Community Church

Jul 3, 2019

Mary Virginia Jones, 91, longtime Wiggins resident, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at the Valley View Villa Nursing Home in Fort Morgan.  She was born February 15, 1928, in Costa Mesa, CA to Walter & Bertha Maye Heywood.

In 1948 Virginia married John P. Jones at Stanwood Friends Church in McLouth, KS.  In 1960...

Jun 30, 2019

Steven W. Krehmeyer, 60, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019, at the University Medical Center in Aurora, CO following an extended illness.  He was born June 17, 1959, in Brush to George & Gayle Krehmeyer.

Steve graduated from Brush High School in 1977.  Prior to ill health forcing his retirement, Steve worked in maintenance at a uniform...

Jun 28, 2019

Dolly Mae Smith, 81, died June 28, 2019 at Colorado Plains Medical Center in Fort Morgan.

She was born January 24, 1938 in Yuba City, CA to Harry & Polly (Skyles) Winters. She married Albert Duane Smith on February 14, 1956. Dolly moved from Brighton to Brush five years ago to live with her son and daughter-in-law....

Jun 27, 2019

Tamla Louise Sagel, known to everyone as Tammy, died suddenly on June 27, 2019 at Colorado Plains Medical Center at the age of 58.

Tammy was born in Fort Morgan on March 5, 1961 to Marshall and Sonja Holden.  She grew up in Northeast Colorado, living in Weldona, Sterling, Yuma, and  Fort Morgan where she graduated in...

Jun 25, 2019

Johnny "John" Geist, 86, lifelong area resident, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at the North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley.

He was born April 29, 1933 in Fort Morgan to Conrad and Elizabeth (Blum) Geist. John married Loveon Kembel on February 28, 1952 in Fort Morgan. They attended the Immanuel Evangelical Church.John enjoyed gardening, yard work,...

Jun 24, 2019

Dalene S. Zwirn, 61, died Monday, June 24, 2019, in Wiggins, CO, after a short battle with cancer.  She was born June 30, 1957, in Wray, CO, to Delmar and Nada Zwirn.

Dale, as she was known to friends and family, graduated from Fort Morgan High School in 1976. She proudly worked as an over-the-road truck driver...