Obituaries

Oct 22, 2024

Oct 20, 2024

William D. Zerr, 88, of Oakley, died Sunday, October 20, 2024. He was born July 24, 1936, in rural Park, KS, to Christopher and Barbara Zerr. Willie attended country school and graduated from Park High School. He then served in the United States Army from 1955-1957. Willie was united in marriage to Louella Dinkel on January 8, 1958, and to...

Oct 20, 2024

Jadin Ray Hall, 16, of Colby, died Sunday, October 20, 2024. He was born January 29, 2008, in Ottawa, KS to Grace Weatherford and JD Hall. Jadin was a fun, silly, quirky kid, who had a contagious smile and loved to give hugs. He enjoyed spending his time outdoors and developed a love of camping through Boy Scouts. Besides camping,...

Oct 19, 2024

Lois Esther Feldt, formerly of Garden City, KS, passed away at the age of 92 on October 19, 2024, in Grainfield, KS. Lois was born August 26, 1932, in Redwing, KS at home to Dale and Alice (Cromwell) Donovan. She attended school in Redwing and Hoisington then completed nurses training at St Rose Hospital in Great Bend, KS. After graduating...

Oct 15, 2024

Rebecca Lynne Harsh, 85, of Colby, died Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Hays Medical Center. She was born December 12, 1938, in Denver, CO, to Robert and Eleanor (Hoffman) Eubanks. Rebecca worked as a CNA and in Hospice Care. She enjoyed fishing, gardening and birds. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Bobby Eubanks. She is survived...

Oct 13, 2024

William “Bill” Rodney Nye passed away on October 13th, 2024, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, KS. He was born on August 15th, 1952, to Christa Mae (Niblack) Nye and Wallace Duane Nye. Bill attended Colby High School where he enjoyed participating in track and cross country. On November 28th, 1970, he was united in marriage to Marsha (Keller) Nye....

Oct 8, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Jo (Buckley) Keiser was born May 7, 1954, in Cozad, NE to Dick and Gladys Buckley. She passed away at her home in Colby, KS on October 8, 2024. She grew up on the family farm south of Cozad and graduated from Cozad High School in 1972. She went on to study at Kearney State College and continued...

Oct 7, 2024

Ralph Duane Fischer, 89, of Colby, died Monday, October 7, 2024. He was born in Stover, MO, on September 16, 1935, to Herman and Elda (Alpers) Fischer. After graduating from high school, Ralph went on to attend Missouri University and started a career selling Veterinary Medical Supplies. He later spent 20 years managing the Colby Visitors Center. On November 1,...

Oct 4, 2024

Cheryl Jean Pearce, 75, of Atwood, left this world peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024, in Ulysses, KS. She was born August 27, 1949, in Atwood, to Ralph “Bub” and Mildred (Flood) Arendt. Cheryl attended school in Atwood, graduating in 1967. She enjoyed participating in the high school marching band and had the honor of marching in the presidential parade...

Oct 3, 2024

Peggy Jeanne (Katt) Doxon was born September 1, 1962, at the Gove County Medical Center to Arthur and Pauline (Zerr) Katt. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Peggy passed away on October 3, 2024, at the Hays Medical Center with her family at her side. She was 62 years old. Peggy was raised and worked on the family...

Oct 3, 2024

JoAnn Engel, 102, of Oakley, KS, passed away on October 3, 2024, in Oakley. She was born on March 20, 1922, in Gove County, KS, to George and Theresia (Lovenstein) Zimmerman. She married Henry Engel on October 10, 1944. They had one week to plan their marriage before he left for the war. After their wedding, they moved to Seattle,...

Sep 29, 2024

Sep 28, 2024

Rodney James Mense, age 90, of Angelus, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Gove County Medical Center. He was born March 16, 1934, to Lawrence and Louise (Ostmeyer) Mense. Rodney attended grade school in Angelus and was a graduate of Maur Hill High School, in Atchison, KS. On October 16, 1956, Rodney was united in marriage to Frances...

Sep 28, 2024

Grant Wayne White, 68, of Colby, died Saturday, September 28, 2024. He was born December 21, 1955, in Hoxie, KS, to Herbert and Carolee (Stillwell) White. Growing up, Grant was involved in the swimming and diving teams, and was an avid wrestler. He could usually be spotted hanging out with childhood friends Jeff Miller, Rod Macatee, Tom Pratt, Walt Woofter,...

Sep 25, 2024

Bertha Marie (Ankle) Fikan, age 94 of Colby, Kansas, passed away on September 25, 2024. She was born on September 3, 1930, in Seneca, Missouri to Archibald and Gertrude (Elbert) Ankle. The Ankle family relocated from Missouri to Beardsley, KS. Bertha attended grade school in Beardsley, Forest Hill country school, high school in Atwood and Hair Academy in Dodge City....

Sep 25, 2024

A long-time resident of Colby, Kansas, Linda Lee (Hahn) Murray, 75, died September 25th, 2024, at the Citizens Medical Center in Colby after a fight against cancer. She was the youngest of three children, born on March 17th, 1949, in Marysville, Kansas to Irene (Gellinger) and Frank Hahn. Linda was born and raised in Marysville, Kansas. She attended Marysville High...

Sep 20, 2024

Lavesta Mae (Enslow) Binder, age 90, of Colby, Kansas, passed away on September 20,2024. She was born on July 26, 1934, in Lakin, Kansas. Lavesta was the youngest of six children born to Phil and Ruby (Wiatt) Enslow. Lavesta was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who took immense pride in her family. Lavesta met the love of her...

Sep 19, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of William Michael Schwarz, on September 19, 2024. Bill was beloved as a dad, grandpa, husband, brother, uncle and friend who positively touched the lives of everyone he met. His unexpected departure leaves a deep void in our hearts. Bill was born on October 6, 1946, in Colby, Kansas;...

Sep 17, 2024

Lillian Von Lintel 104, of Oakley, KS passed away in Garden City, KS on September 17, 2024, leaving behind a family of four children, six grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and eight great-great grandchildren. Lillian was born on the family farm southwest of Oakley to George and Bertha (Katzenmeier) Ehrlich. She attended twelve years of school in Oakley and graduated in...

Sep 12, 2024

Delores Maxine Roemer, age 89, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, Kansas. She was born on February 25, 1935, in Lane County, Kansas, the daughter of Alvin and Cornelia (Bruner) Thon. She was a homemaker, farmer and rancher, Cub Scout leader, 4-H Project Leader and participated in the Church choir. She was a...