Obituaries

Jun 4, 2026

Jun 4, 2026

Jun 1, 2026

Victor F. Pochop, a dedicated husband, farmer, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, with his wife, Eva, by his side. He was 69 years old.

Born on November 21, 1956, in McCook, Nebraska to Victor J. and Lucy (Holub) Pochop. Victor grew up on a farm north of Beardsley, Kansas with his sister, Valyne. Victor was a...

May 30, 2026

Dennis Roy Dellere, 54, of Colby, died Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Wichita, KS. He was born February 26, 1972, in Colby KS, to Alvin Dellere and Lois (Towns) Struckmeyer. Dennis graduated from Colby High School in 1990 and Fort Hays State University in 1995, with a bachelor’s degree in business. Dennis began his career with Walmart at the age...

May 22, 2026

Vickie Murline Bales, 65, of Colby, died Friday, May 22, 2026. She was born August 4, 1960, in Caldwell, ID, to Dickie and Peggy Jo (Young) Bales. At the age of 58, Vickie graduated with her Associates Degree in Management and Accounting.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Peggy and Dorman Griffith and Dickie Bales and brother Johnny Earl...

May 22, 2026

Mary Elizabeth (Flax) Heier, 76, of Colby, died Friday, May 22, 2026. She was born on September 25, 1949, in Colby, KS to Frank and Dorothy (Martin) Flax. Mary started grade school in Monument, KS, before transferring to Oakley, KS schools and graduating from Oakley High School in 1967.

Mary furthered her education at Fort Hays State University and received a...

May 19, 2026

Alex Rosales, 53, of Colby, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026. He was born May 29, 1972, in Tribune, KS, to Enrique and Linda (Soto) Rosales. Alex graduated from Lakin High School in 1990 and worked in Garden City, KS. On February 11, 1995, Alex married Amy Strecker, in Colby, KS and the couple lived in Hays, KS until they...

May 16, 2026

Tracy E Rall, 64, of Brewster, died Saturday May 16, 2026, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, KS. He was born on December 1, 1961, in Colby, to Larenz and Jeanine (Zeller) Rall. Tracy graduated from high school in 1980 and in 1986 married LeAnn Sommerfeld. The couple had four children, Sheena, Logan, Levi and Wyatt. In 2020, Tracy remarried...

May 15, 2026

Max Willard Nicholson Sr., 88, of Colby, died Friday, May 15, 2026. He was born on December 10, 1937, in Winchester, VA, to Ephriam and Elizabeth Nicholson. Max attended high school at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, VA and was the highest-ranking cadet as Cadet Major his senior year. He then served in the United States Airforce. After the service,...

May 12, 2026

Cheryl Kay (Grabenstein) Wederski, 78, of Devils Lake, ND, formerly of Atwood, passed away on May 12, 2026. Cheryl was born on October 6, 1947, in Colby, KS to Raymond Charles and Mary Belle (Brooks) Grabenstein. Cheryl attended Colby High School where she was involved in the Lion’s Club, the FHA, Pep Club, and the Kayettes.

Following high school, Cheryl attended...

May 5, 2026

Timothy J. Solko, 68, of Herndon, died Tuesday, May 5, 2026. He was born on April 15, 1958, to Monica (Pochop), Solko and Clarence Solko. He was raised in rural Rawlins County and attended school in Herndon, Kansas, graduating in 1976.

Tim loved playing basketball, and even after high school he continued playing in a league with friends in Herndon. He...

May 4, 2026

Joseph Wayne Lauritsen, 94, of Colby, died Monday, May 4, 2026. He was born August 12, 1931, in Gem, KS to Joseph M. and Esther (Treat) Lauritsen.

Wayne graduated from Gem High School in 1950. He married Mildred “Millie” Smith on December 29, 1951, and she joined him during his time serving in the United States Navy from 1951-1955. After returning...

May 1, 2026

Shad Ray Clymer, 58, of Colby, Kan., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 1, 2026, after a courageous five-and-a-half-year battle with glioblastoma (GBM).

He was born Oct. 23, 1967, in Greeley, Colo., to Billy Ray and Pamla Annette (Browning) Clymer. He was raised in northeastern Colorado, growing up in Briggsdale, where he developed a strong work ethic,...

Apr 30, 2026

Frances Jean VanEaton Chrisler, a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed peacefully to be with our Lord, and her late husband Dale, on April 30, 2026. She passed away in Russell, KS at Wheatland Nursing home. Her beautiful smile would light up a room and her overwhelming love for her family would fill up the room. She...

Apr 19, 2026

Apr 16, 2026

L. Joyce Hale, 83, died Thursday, April 16, 2026. She was born in Stratton, NE, on April 17, 1942, to Albert and Vera (Studer) Holub. Joyce attended McDonald High School and graduated in 1961. She loved flowers, teddy bears and children. She had no children of her own but loved and was loved by many nieces and nephews. She loved...

Apr 11, 2026

Travis Scott Korbe, age 44, of Wallace, Kansas, passed away on April 11, 2026, in Colby, Kansas. He was born on April 27, 1981, in Lakin, Kansas, where he attended school and graduated from Lakin High School.

Travis was a strong-hearted and deeply caring man who loved his family above all else. He was a hard worker and always supported his...

Apr 10, 2026

Apr 9, 2026

Dale Vernon Plumisto (Uncle Buddy, Uncle Buck), died April 9, 2026, in Colby surrounded by family and friends. Dale was born in Raton, NM on February 16, 1962. He was a beloved son to Mitchell and Lois (Withers) Plumisto.

After Dale’s already large family planted roots in Colby, they acquired many extended family members. He had a love for hunting with...

Apr 6, 2026

A graveside service will take place at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Oakley City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Connie Pries and mailed to Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com