August "Gene" Wirth
Nov 6, 2026
August E. “Gene” Wirth, 87, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2026 at St. Michaels Medical Center in Silverdale, WA after a brief illness. Gene was born in Sterling, CO to August A. and Antonia (Farnik) Wirth of New Raymer, CO. He grew up Southwest of New Raymer, attending Peace Valley School through 6 th grade and Junior...
Charles Edward Schaefer
Oct 25, 2026
Charles Edward Schaefer, a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away at his home in Fort Morgan, Colorado. Born on June 13, 1960, in Sterling, Colorado, to Virgil and Janet Schaefer, Charlie leaves behind cherished memories and a place in the hearts of those who loved him.
Charlie grew up in Yuma, Colorado, graduated from Yuma High School in...
Bonnie Joy Spellmeyer
Oct 10, 2026
Bonnie Joy Spellmeyer, loving mother, sister, and friend, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026 after a brief battle with Stage 4 Lung Cancer.
She was born in Denver, CO on September 22, 1961 to Robert and Donna Shackleton.
She is survived by her children, Crystal (Tim) Leyba, William (Deven) Spellmeyer, and Tiffany (Seth) Johnson; grandchildren...
Johnny Torrez
Sep 22, 2026
Born on January 19, 1973, in Fort Morgan, Colorado, Johnny passed unexpectedly in his childhood home on September 22, 2026.
A talented musician, inventor, and entrepreneur, Johnny followed in his late father’s footsteps by owning an auto detail shop and playing his dad’s guitar.
He was an avid collector of cars and coins, loved his cat,...
George Milton Miller
Sep 13, 2026
George Milton Miller of Johnstown, Colorado, was born on April 30th, 1958 to parents George and Carmen Miller. George passed away on September 13th, 2026.
After graduating from Jefferson High School in 1976, George moved between Fort Collins and Johnstown before finally settling in Johnstown permanently in 2012. George served as Pastor and Councilor for the Fort...
Jason Robert Kreegar
Sep 12, 2026
Jason Robert Kreegar was born January 6, 1975 to parents Michael and Marsha Kreegar in Friona, Texas. He passed away on September 12th, 2026 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with glioblastoma.
Jason married the love of his life, Amy Katherine Teter on November 16th, 1996 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Morgan. The...
James E. "Jim" Parker
Sep 9, 2026
James E. “Jim” Parker was born to Eldon and Dottie Parker on July 24th, 1950. He attended school in Hazel, SD and graduated with the class of ‘68.
Jim attended Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD, graduating with a Bachelors of Science degree in PE/English. While at Northern, Jim played center for the Wolves football team who...
Jeff Cundiff
Aug 25, 2026
Jeffrey Cundiff was born to parents Lawrence and Karen Cundiff on March 11th, 1971 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jeff passed away on August 25th, 2026.
After graduating from Cherry Creek High School Jeff married the love of his life, Jennifer, on July 29th, 2009 in Aurora, Colorado. The two remained together until his passing. Words alone will never be...
Margarita Chavez
Aug 23, 2026
Margarita Chavez was born to parents Antonio and Sophia on February 22nd, 1951 in El Salvador. She passed away on August 23rd, 2026.
Margarita married Jose Chavez in September of 2013 and the two remained together until her passing.
Margarita came to the United States in 1979, living in Los Angeles, California for a time before...
Ronny Lee Stitt
Aug 16, 2026
Ronny Lee Stitt, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on August 16, 2026, at his home in Fort Morgan, CO. He leaves behind a lifetime of memories, lessons, laughter, and love that will continue to live on through the family he cherished so deeply.
Ron was born...
Darlene Raye Riddle
Aug 12, 2026
Darlene Raye Riddle was born to parents Lee and Ada Foley on November 2nd, 1958 in Fort Morgan, Colorado. Darlene passed away on August 12th, 2026.
Darlene married Dennis Riddle in Fort Morgan, Colorado, and the two remained together until her passing. Darlene graduated from Brush High School in 1978. She began work at the Sugar Factory...
Richard Paul Radke
Aug 10, 2026
Richard Paul Radke, 88, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born September 20, 1937, in Ovid, Colorado, he was the beloved son of Bernard and Viola Radke.
On December 23, 1968, Richard married the love of his life, Karolyn Bauerle, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Collins, Colorado. Richard and...
Sirena Dayley
Aug 7, 2026
Sirena Kay Dayley was born September 8th 1963 in Fort Morgan, CO to Floyd and Lynda Nichols. At 16 years old she married the love of her life Stanley Dayley on March 25th 1980.They shared 46 years of marriage. To this union they welcomed 3 daughters, Angela in 1981, Heather in 1985 and Dusti Jo in 1988.
Sirena worked different jobs...
Eleanor Munshaw
Aug 5, 2026
Eleanor Munshaw passed away Thursday, August 5th, 2026 at home in Brush after a battle with dementia.
She was born in Richmond, Virginia on December 13th, 1937, and spent most of her life as part of a military family. In 1972, she moved to Peetz, Colorado, with her children. After all of her children graduated, Eleanor moved...
Lauro Sanchez Rojas
Jul 31, 2026
Lauro Sanchez Rojas passed away on July 31, 2026. Lauro was born on December 3, 1959, in Zacatecas, Mexico to parents Jose Sanchez Carranza and Maria de La Luz Rojas Vargas.
Lauro’s journey was characterized by hard work and dedication. Traveling from Zacatecas, Mexico, to Chicago, Los Angeles, and finally Denver, Lauro worked as a rancher, a...
Brenda Faye Garfio
Jul 22, 2026
Brenda Faye Garfio, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and devoted servant of her community, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. She was 59 years old.
Born on August 6, 1966 to Virgil and Janet Schaefer, Brenda grew up in Yuma, Colorado where she attended Yuma High School obtaining her GED in 1984....
Joel Beatty
Jul 10, 2026
Joel Christian Beatty passed away on July 10, 2026, at the age of 65. He was born on June 21, 1961.
Joel attended Fort Morgan High School, graduating in 1979.
Joel was one of those rare people whose authenticity shone through in everything he did. He was humble, kind, genuine, open-hearted, and deeply grateful.
Music...
Rodney James Jones
Jul 2, 2026
Rodney James Jones, 72, of Brush, Colorado, passed away on July 2, 2026, at East Morgan County Hospital.
Rod was born on February 22, 1954, in Casper, Wyoming, to James and Lillian (Kirkpatrick) Jones. He spent much of his youth in the small northwestern communities of Morgan County, Colorado.
He later enlisted in the United States...
Jessica C. Serna
Jun 4, 2026
Jessica C. Serna, lovingly known as Jess, passed away on June 4, 2026, in her hometown of Fort Morgan, Colorado. Born on February 6, 1980, Jess’s life was marked by devotion to her family, a warm sense of humor, and a steadfast dedication to the values she held dear.
A lifelong resident of Fort Morgan, Jess graduated...
Marcelina Leaños Ramirez
Jun 3, 2026
Marcelina Leaños Ramirez was born on June 2nd, 1947 to parents Juan and Antonia Leaños. Marcelina passed away on June 3rd, 2026.
Growing up in Juarez, Mexico, Marcelina married Dionicio Ramirez on February 2nd, 1972. Their family came to Fort Morgan in the early 2000’s. They remained in the area for the rest of their time together....
