Obituaries

Nov 18, 2024

Nov 17, 2024

Nov 14, 2024

Julie Marie (Wallsmith) Williams, age 56, of Brewster, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, Kansas, after fighting her battle with cancer.

 

Julie was born on March 23, 1968, in Colby, Kansas, to Robert Wallsmith and Vonita (Faber) Holub. Julie graduated from high school in Brewster, Kansas before earning a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from...

Nov 14, 2024

Gregorio Garcia, 73, of Brewster, died Thursday, November 14, 2024, in the comfort of his home. He was born October 17, 1951, in Karnes City, TX, to Jacinto and Francisca Garcia. On February 4, 1970, he married Rosa Garcia. Gregorio was a member of Colby Independent Baptist Church since 2010.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Anita Morin,...

Nov 13, 2024

Kenny Micek, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away on November 13, 2024, at the age of 82. Kenny was born on January 23, 1942, to Victor and Gertrude (Prochazka) Micek and grew up on the family farm 9.5 miles north and 4 miles west of Atwood, Kansas. As the second of five children, he shared...

Nov 9, 2024

William Edward "Ed" Hutton, 71, of Brewster, Kansas, passed away November 9, 2024, in Colby, Kansas. Ed was born September 29, 1953, in Goodland, Kansas, to William Edward "Eddie" and Jean Hutton.

 

Ed graduated from Brewster High School in 1971 and went on to attend Colby Community College as well as Pittsburg State University. After college Ed worked in North Platte,...

Nov 2, 2024

Dennis Everett Applegate, 81, of Colby, KS, passed away on November 2, 2024, in Colby. Born on November 18, 1942, in Norton, KS, Dennis was a cherished member of his community and a long-time employee at Hi-Plains COOP, where he dedicated close to 45 years of service.

Known for his friendly, helpful, and organized nature, Dennis enjoyed a life filled with...

Nov 1, 2024

Oct 31, 2024

Rosalie J. (Shull) Jacobs, 89, of Colby passed away October 31, 2024, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, KS. She was born August 9, 1935, to Charles C. E. and Elizabeth (Kilian) Shull. She grew up on a farm near WaKeeney, KS. Her family moved to Colby after the Cedar Bluff Dam claimed their original homestead.

Rosalie graduated from Colby High...

Oct 28, 2024

James Martin Albers, 85, of Oakley, died Monday, October 28, 2024. He was born October 12, 1939, in Hoxie, KS, to John and Mary (Schoenberger) Albers. Jim worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation for 25 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bernie, LeRoy (Loretta) and Bill and sisters, Mary LoRee, Helen (Donald) Legleiter and Roberta (Phil)...

Oct 28, 2024

Rex Irwin Mayer, 90, of Brewster, died Monday, October 28, 2024, at Citizens Medical Center, in Colby. He was born December 16, 1933, on the family farm north of Brewster, to William and Martha Emma Lucille (Erwin) Mayer. Rex graduated from Brewster High School and attended college for three years. He served in the United States Army as a paratrooper....

Oct 27, 2024

Nancy Ann (Atkinson) Schertz, 85, of Winona, KS, passed away on October 27, 2024. Nancy was born in Topeka, Kansas to Lyle and Alma (Hill) Atkinson.

Nancy began school in Topeka but went to live near Burlingame with her grandmother, Grace Ann Hill, while her dad served in World War II. Nancy graduated from Topeka High School, then attended Washburn University...

Oct 22, 2024

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 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 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,...