Cortez City Hall will be closed for a brief period on Tuesday, September 3 - 10:30am-1:30pm to allow staff to attend the military funeral of John Spruell, a family member of City Councilmember, Dennis Spruell. John was killed in the Korean war in 1950. His remains were identified in 2023 and he will be honored this morning in a graveside service at the Cortez Cemetery.
The public is invited to the ceremony. There may be delays on Highway 160 during this time.
Full obituary: https://www.ertelfuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-spruell