Sep 28, 2024

Jeffrey Charles Nash, 77, of Plano, TX, died September 28, 2024, in Plano, TS. Born in Atwood, KS on May 21, 1947, to Charles Nash, Jr. and Naomi (Horton) Nash, he was raised in Atwood and graduated from Atwood High School with the class of 1965. Jeffrey then attended The University of Kansas where he was a member of Sigma...

Nov 15, 2025

Nov 17, 2025

Dixie Marie (Black) Fields of Menlo, KS passed away November 17, 2025. She was born on August 5, 1955, to Carl Duane and Darlene Faye (Larson) Black.

She grew up in Oberlin, Kansas and graduated from Decatur County High School in 1973.

While still in high school, she was introduced to the love of her life, Richard Fields, by his best friend,...

Oct 1, 2025

Michae Lee O’Brien, age 52, departed this earth on October 1, 2025. He was the son of Robert J. O’Brien of Apple Valley, California and Betty Jo Baird of Brewster, Kansas. Mike was born on September 7, 1973, in Denver, Colorado. He completed High School at Littleton High School in Littleton, Colorado. His favorite pastime growing up was fishing, hiking...

Nov 16, 2025

Lila D. Jenkins, lovingly known to many as “Aunt Lila” or “Aunt Bea,” passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, in Tribune, Kansas, at the age of 78. She was born on October 4, 1947, in Wickes, Arkansas, to James Nolan Jenkins and Ora Minnie Demorest Jenkins.

Lila grew up in a large and loving family. She was preceded in death...

Nov 13, 2025

Nov 10, 2025

Margaret (Margie) Ellen Flanagin (Ziegelmeier)

January 5, 1942 – November 10, 2025

Margaret “Margie” Ellen Flanagin, 83, of Odon, Indiana, formerly of Gem, Kansas, passed peacefully from this life on November 10, 2025. Born January 5, 1942, in Colby, Kansas, to C. Ernest (Ernie) and Mary Elizabeth (Libby) Ziegelmeier, Margie was raised on the family farm near Gem, where she learned the...

Nov 7, 2025

Ginger Lee Cousins, 75, of Oakley, died Friday, November 7, 2025. She was born on May 13, 1950, in Norton, KS, to Earl and Evelyn (Martin) Kinne. Ginger married Simon Cousins on March 5, 1970. She enjoyed her pets, attending church and taking part in church activities.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Simon Cousins; son Marvin Cousins;...

Nov 3, 2025

Kenneth Lee Idol was born on March 13th, 1939, in Meeker, CO. Ken attended Colorado State University and obtained a Bachler’s of Science in Business. While in his fraternity, he met Carol (Sukey) Peck while she also attended school. They soon wed and welcomed their first child, Cynthia Idol, in 1961. Upon graduating from college, Ken was employed as a...

Nov 3, 2025

Delores D. Lockhart, 70, of Oakley, died Monday, November 3, 2025. She was born October 19, 1955, in Quinter, KS, to Victor and Esmaria “Esta” (Wolf) Schmidtberger. Delores grew up on the family farm near Grainfield and graduated from Wheatland High School in 1973.

She married Eugene Baalmann on November 23, 1973, and made their home in Oakley. The couple had...

Nov 3, 2025

Nov 1, 2025

Art Zimmerly passed away on November 1, 2025, at the Rawlins County Medical Center. He was 78 years old. He was born in Passaic, NJ on September 30, 1947, to George and Elizabeth Zimmerly, and was the oldest of three children. He grew up in Garfield, NJ and went to Montclair State University in New Jersey where he earned a...

Nov 1, 2025

Joni Lynn (Summers) Jackson, 63, of Colby, KS passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

Joni was born on September 1, 1962, in WaKeeney, KS, to William Eugene and Karen Grace (Sandlin) Summers. She graduated from Colby High School with the Class of 1980. On February 19, 1982, she was united in marriage to Gary Wade Jackson in Colby, KS.

Joni was...

Oct 31, 2025

Oct 24, 2025

Cheryl Mae (Harris) Arnberger Jackson, 79, of Colby, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 24th, 2025, at Hays Medical Center, surrounded by love and family.

Born on September 17, 1946, in Sherman, Texas, to Raymond and Pearl (Walker) Harris, Cheryl lived a life filled with compassion, laughter, and unwavering strength. During her junior year of high school, she moved to Albany,...

Oct 24, 2025

Ferman L. Gibson, 69, of Oakley, died Friday, October 24, 2025. He was born December 21, 1955, to J. Duane and Betty Gibson of Monument, KS. Ferman was the fourth child born into this family: Janet M. Collins, of Oakley, Ernest L. Gibson (deceased), Larry L. Gibson (deceased) and Amy L. Gibson (deceased).

Ferman graduated from Oakley High School in 1974....

Oct 21, 2025

Marjorie ‘Marge’ Ann (Karlin) Weishaar, 87, resident of Colby, died peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025. She was born August 2nd, 1938, in Hays, KS, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Schoendaller) Karlin. She attended grade school in Catherine, KS and high school at Girls Catholic High School (now Thomas More...

Oct 19, 2025

Patrick Joseph Giebler - Beloved Husband, Father, Teacher, and Man of Faith.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Patrick Joseph Giebler, a devoted husband, loving father, and dedicated educator, who left this world surrounded by family and faith.

Patrick was a man who found joy in the simple and profound moments of life—discussing literature with his students,...

Oct 17, 2025

John Lee “Jack” Ostmeyer, 85, of Oakley, died Friday, October 17, 2025.

Jack was born July 9, 1940, in Oakley, the son of Tony and Armella (Schwebach) Ostmeyer. Jack was a proud Oakley Plainsman graduating with the class of 1958.

Jack married Billie Munk in 1960. Together they had three sons, Jeff, Pat, and Todd. After Billie's passing in 1967 when the...

Oct 16, 2025

Mary Esther (Bell) Herbel, 82, Colby KS passed away on Thursday October 16, 2025, at Shawnee Parc Facility in Overland Park, KS.

Mary was born on June 8, 1943 in St. Francis, KS and was the daughter of Loren “Claude” and Marie (Appel) Bell. She grew up on the family farm in McDonald, KS with her parents and brother where she...