obituaries

Mar 5, 2019

Carolyn Kay Whaley, 53, lifelong area resident, passed away, Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at the Centennial Health Nursing Home in Greeley.

She was born June 16, 1965 in Fort Morgan to Robert and Yvonne (Fritz) Whaley.

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

She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles,...

Mar 3, 2019

Jaden Marsh-Bower, 19, of Fort Morgan, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 3, 2019.

Jaden was born April 5, 1999 in Fort Morgan to Levi & Crystal (Marsh) Bower. He grew up in Fort Morgan attending area schools.

Jaden had a passion for art, particularly tattooing, recently becoming an accomplished tattoo apprentice. He loved his music...

Mar 3, 2019

Robert L. Thrap, 70, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019, at his home near Wiggins.  He was born September 22, 1948, in Phoenix, AZ to Vernon and Jacqueline Thrap.

In 1968 Robert joined the US Army and served in Viet Nam.  He was honorably discharged in 1971.

Robert worked as a contractor and mechanic until...

Feb 28, 2019

ZiRita Russell "Rusty" Sisneros, 73, of Fort Morgan, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 28 th .

Rusty was born February 7, 1946 in Edmund, OK to J.W. & Maurine Ham. She graduated from Sterling High School in 1964. Rusty married Leonard Sisneros on November 17, 1973. Rusty was a longtime resident in the community and worked...

Feb 23, 2019

Saundra (Herzog) Smith (76), passed away on February 23 rd , 2019 in Brush, CO.  She was born January 25 th , 1943 in Logan, UT to Joseph and Arvlyn Herzog.

Saundra moved to Tooele Utah when she was 3 years old where she spent her school years and met her husband Don.  After marrying Don in...

Feb 20, 2019

Hilda L. Morrison, 97, longtime Morgan County resident, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at the Washington County Nursing Home in Akron, CO.  She was born October 25, 1921, in Mullen, NE to J. F. & Ina Cox, the youngest of six children.

When Hilda was 4 years old the Cox family...

Feb 19, 2019

The Lord took Phillip Reinhold Roth to his eternal home on February 19, 2019.  Phil was born June 7, 1936 to Frieda and Rev. Reinhold Roth in Ainsworth, NE.

He spent summers working on his relative's ranch in Brewster, NE.  His parents moved as his Lutheran pastor father was called to serve in various congregations throughout Nebraska...

Feb 17, 2019

Maxine Avis (Rose) Rogers passed away Sunday evening, February 17, 2019 at Valley View Villa in Fort Morgan, Colorado, after a long and courageous fight with cancer.  She was surrounded by family and friends. Maxine was born to Francis and Mavis Rose on July 5th, 1950 in Faulkton, South Dakota.  She grew up and graduated from high school in...

Feb 14, 2019

Thomas W. Zella, 64, of Wiggins, died Thursday, February 14, 2019 at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley.

Tom was born December 11, 1954 in Ohio to Leo & Clara Jean Zella.

Survivors are his wife, Terrie of Wiggins; his brothers, Paul of Highlands Ranch and James of Denver; and his sister, Deidre of Crested...

Feb 13, 2019

Clair LaGene Leibhart departed this earth at the age of 86 on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 in Fort Morgan, Colo.

Born Nov. 28, 1932 in Merna, Neb. to Newell and Josephine (Burton) Leibhart, Clair was the oldest of five children. He graduated from Merna High School in 1950 and began his teaching career in a small country...

Feb 13, 2019

Dominga V. Ramirez, 85, life resident of Morgan County, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2019, at the Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush.  She was born Jan 7, 1934, in Brush to Filomeno & Dolores Vasquez.

On November 13, 1950, Dominga married Antonio Ramirez.  The Ramirez family lived in Denver for a short time where Dominga...

Feb 12, 2019

Betty L. Pabst, 86, life resident of Morgan County, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at the East Morgan County Hospital.  She was born December 8, 1932, in Brush to George & Mary Wambolt.

Betty married Bill Pabst on April 6, 1952, in Brush.   While living in the Hillrose community, Betty served as the Post Mistress at...

Feb 12, 2019

Rosamond C. Brunelli, 98, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at the Valley View Villa Care Center in Fort Morgan. "Okie" was

born in Kensington, Kansas on November 19, 1920 to Elmer and Anna Chance. She moved to Fort Morgan at an early age and graduated from Fort Morgan High School.

On...

Feb 5, 2019

Jacob Riley Threlkel, 20, of Fort Morgan, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

Jacob was born in Fort Morgan on April 11, 1998 to Paul & Rhonda (Petersen) Threlkel. He attended area schools and graduated in 2017.

Jacob enjoyed drawing, reading, and dancing. He was an avid gamer and he loved listening to music. It brought...

Feb 5, 2019

Beverly J. (Arnold) Hansen passed away February 5, 2019 peacefully surrounded by family.

Bev was born May 8, 1942 in Brighton, CO to Howard & Arlene Arnold.

She graduated from Brighton High School, Brighton, CO, & attended Park School of Business in Denver, CO.

Bev married Dale Hansen on September 16, 1962.  From...

Feb 5, 2019

Jessie G. Acota, 95, longtime Morgan County resident, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at her home in Brush.  She was born June 8, 1923, in Aguascalientes, Mexico to Juan & Heremerejilda Bueno.

Jessie married Robert Acosta and he preceded her in death.  She worked in domestic services and was a beautician for many years in Brush. ...

Feb 4, 2019

Colette F. Schilling, 69, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019, at the Colorado Plains Medical Center.  She was born in Fort Morgan on October 14, 1949, to Martin & Doris Schilling Jr.

Colette graduated from Brush High School in 1967.  She worked as a realtor in the Denver metro area and later in Morgan County.

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Jan 28, 2019

Marilyn Ann (Neill) Kembel-Batts, 81, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at her home in Fort Morgan.

Marilyn was born April 14, 1937 in Denver. Her parents were Dyas & Lois Neill of Fort Morgan. She graduated from Fort Morgan High School with the class of 1955 and then attended Colorado State College of Education which is...

Jan 25, 2019

Ben Sanchez was born on June 5, 1933 in Rodarte, New Mexico. He passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 at the Swedish Medical Center in Denver.

Ben loved his family, but more than anything he loved his lifelong companion and wife, Sofia. Ben also enjoyed gardening and working on his friend's vehicles. He loved Spanish soap...

Jan 25, 2019

David W. Baker, 72, longtime Morgan County resident, passed away suddenly at his home in Brush on Friday, January 25, 2019.  He was born November 5, 1946 in Holyoke, CO to Willis & Gwendolyn Baker.

Dave graduated from Wiggins High School in 1965.  On January 10, 1966, he was inducted into the US Marine Corps.  After serving...