obituaries

Jan 12, 2019

Louis Eugene Frihauf, 84, longtime area resident, died January 12, 2019 at the Colorado Plains Medical Center in Fort Morgan.

Louis was born the eldest son of Jacob and Vera (Anderson) Frihauf on August 27, 1934 in Wheatland, Wyoming

His family moved to Wiggins in 1946. He graduated from Wiggins High School in 1952.  Louis...

Jan 9, 2019

Benjamin Michael Pacheco was born April 26, 2017 in Fort Morgan and passed away peacefully on January 9, 2019.

Benjamin touched many people's hearts and was loved by many in the community. He had such a sweet and kind soul that will forever be in our hearts. He was the happiest little guy and loved his Momma...

Jan 8, 2019

Doris Ann Kugler, 82, longtime area resident, died Saturday, January 8, 2019 at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland.

She was born February 24, 1936 to Vaughn and Thelma (Ames) Pollock in Kaycee, Wyoming.

She married Dean L. Kugler on September 22, 1956 in Douglas, Wyoming.

They moved to the New...

Jan 5, 2019

Sidney Joe Savage, 56, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, CO following a lengthy illness.  He was born February 22, 1962, in Wray, CO to James & Carol Savage.

Joe graduated from Goodland, KS High School.  Prior to ill health forcing his retirement, Joe worked as a consultant in...

Jan 5, 2019

John Alan Johnson, 91, lifelong area resident, died Saturday, January 5, 2019 at his home north of Fort Morgan.

He was born March 14, 1927 in Brush, to Charles and Florence (Blanchard) Johnson.

John was a member of the local Moose, and Elk's Lodges, and was a Commander of the VFW.

He enjoyed...

Jan 5, 2019

David Andersen, 90, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019, at the Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush. He was born August 16, 1928, in Limon, CO, to A.B. and Lucy Andersen.

Dave spent his youth on the Hillside Dairy, working alongside his parents and siblings.  He graduated from Limon High School in 1946.  He married Beverley...

Jan 4, 2019

Roger Iverson, 83, of Fort Morgan, passed away peacefully at his home on January 4, 2019. Per Roger's request, there will be cremation, no burial. The family will hold a private ceremony in the backyard of the home he loved "more than any other place on earth."

Roger was born October 30, 1935, in Devils Lake, North...

Jan 3, 2019

Liliana Lopez Garcia, 39, former Morgan County resident, passed away January 3, 2019, in Denver following a short illness. She was born September 4, 1979, to Flora Lucero.

Liliana moved to Morgan County when her Mother married Eloy Padilla. She worked for JW Swift for several years.

Survivors include her step – father, Eloy Padilla;...

Jan 1, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Dylan Joseph Thomas announces his passing at his home in Wheat Ridge, Colorado on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at the age of 28 years. He was born on July 5, 1990 in McMinnville, Oregon to Monty and Diane (Felton) Thomas. At the age of 5, Dylan moved with his family...

Dec 24, 2018

Howard Dennis Schulz, 78, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 24 th at his residence in Snyder. He was born March 16, 1940 in Holdrege, NE to Rev. and Mrs. R.P. Schulz.

The family moved to Fort Morgan in 1955, where Howard attended the Day Center of Eastern Colorado Service for the Developmentally Disabled and he later...

Dec 22, 2018

Jerry L. Page, 81, of Fort Morgan, died Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Medical Center of The Rockies in Loveland after a lengthy illness.

Jerry was born November 23, 1937 in Hamilton, MO, hometown of J.C. Penny. He grew up there and graduated from Penny High School in 1955. Jerry served in the U.S. Marine Corps from...

Dec 20, 2018

Darrel Dean Dudden, 84, was born August 1, 1934, in Kenesaw, NE to William and Dorothy (Meester) Dudden.  He passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at the Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge, CO.

Darrel spent most of his early years in the Denver area doing construction work.  He married June Hiatt in 1955 .  In...

Dec 19, 2018

Joey E. Hanson,  80, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Sunset Manor in Brush following a lengthy illness.  He was born December 25, 1937, in Denver, CO to Harvey & Edith Hanson.

Prior to retirement, Joey worked as a carpet layer – mostly in Denver & Greeley area.  On February 19, 1982, Joey married Ina in...

Dec 16, 2018

Ann, lifelong Morgan County resident passed away at Fair Acres Manor in Greeley Colorado Sunday December 16 th .

Ann was born December 5 th , 1948 to George and Elaine Barker in Brush Colorado.

After graduating High School in Fort Morgan, she attended NJC in Sterling and later Barnes Business College in Denver. She...

Dec 15, 2018

Hazel Leona Weimer, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the Valley View Villa in Fort Morgan.  Hazel was born November 16, 1930 in Fort Morgan to George and Laura Thompson.

Hazel married, Albert "Abe" Weimer on March 18, 1950 in Fort Morgan. She was a longtime member of the V.F.W Post 2551 Auxiliary...

Dec 15, 2018

Rosalie Cardenas Vaca, 69, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 at her home in Fort Morgan.

She was born November 14, 1949 in Weslaco, Texas to Camilo and Ninfa (Hart) Cardenas.

She married Simon Vaca on January 15, 1972, in Texas. After they...

Dec 14, 2018

Opal Celma Davis passed away December  14th, a resident of Azle, Texas.  Born May 30th 1928 to and preceded in death by Davy and Zora Herbert of Last Chance Colorado.

Opal was a long time resident of Brush Colorado, a person of many talents, she was the owner and operator of the Tack Box, which provided racing...

Dec 12, 2018

Dave Graff, 90, longtime area resident, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush, Colorado. He was born October 31, 1928, in Santa Monica, California to Gilbert and Mary (Pierson) Graff.

Dave married Alice White on June 25, 1950, in Fort Morgan, Colorado. Dave owned and operated Graff LLC and Landmark Mobile...

Dec 7, 2018

Lillian Jean Fritzler passed away peacefully on December 7 th , 2018 at the family farm northwest of Fort Morgan Colorado.

She was born March 24,1928 at home, north of the Riverside to Henry J and Katherine (Bernhardt) Weimer.  Lillian was the oldest of 5 children.

Lillian married Gabriel Fritzler on March 25, 1951 at...

Dec 5, 2018

Reuben Bostron was born July 17 th 1923 to Conrad and Katherine (Pabst) Bostron in Brush, Colorado.  He attended Brush High School with the Class of 1941.  He helped his father in the family farming operation of growing sugar beets and harvesting those beets with 4 hitch horse drawn beet wagons.  He left the farm at the age of...