Obituaries

Apr 11, 2023

Susie Youngblood, 70, of Atwood, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at HaysMed in Hays, KS. She was born in Cumberland, MD, on October 24, 1952, to Gene and Geraldine (Swisher) Files. Susie enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping and spending time with family and friends. She was a caregiver for many elderly people. On April 25, 1986, Susie married Joe Youngblood in...

Apr 9, 2023

Rita K. Schwarz, 99, of Grinnell, died Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was born December 11, 1923, in Selden, KS, to Frederick and Rosa (Kaus) Juenemann. Rita married Walter Schwarz on June 4, 1946. They made their home on the Schwarz homestead northeast of Angelus. To this union, seven children were born. She was preceded in death by her...

Apr 9, 2023

Jerry Vernon Yates passed away early morning, April 9, 2023, at his home in Oakley, at the age of 55. He was born July 20, 1967, in Scott City, KS, to Thomas Harvey Yates and Ruth Marie (Garrison) Yates. He married Nancy Rebarchek in 1995. To this union three children were born. Jerry leaves behind his wife, Nancy Yates, of...

Apr 8, 2023

Lila Jean Leitner, 89, died on April 8, 2023, at Linden Court Retirement Home in North Platte, NE. She was born on August 4, 1933, to Herman and Luella Solko. She attended the Walsh Country School before moving to Trenton, Nebraska. Lila was united in marriage to Robert J. Leitner on March 29, 1951. Lila was a member of the...

Apr 6, 2023

Cleon W. (Albers) Heinrich, passed away Thursday evening, April 6, 2023, at HaysMed, at the age of 96. She was born August 6, 1926, to Theodore and Anna (Beckman) Albers, at the family home north of Angelus, KS. She married John Heinrich on September 21, 1944, in Angelus. Cleon worked as a cook for the Angelus and Grinnell schools for...

Apr 2, 2023

Lois Francis Harrison, age 89 of Hopkins, MN, formerly of Grand Rapids, MN and Eden Prairie, MN, died Sunday, April 2, 2023, at The Glenn Hopkins. Born in Denver, Colorado, she was raised in Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska, but lived most of her adult life in Minnesota. Lois married Theron “Jack” Harrison on January 1, 1950, in Lexington. NE. They...

Apr 1, 2023

Mar 27, 2023

On October 4th, 1943, God sent a special soul to the small town of Miltonvale, Kansas To Glenn William and Verla Elsie Lockard Weber, whom they named Vivian Joyce. Her big sister Merna Eilene welcomed her with open arms, thus beginning a childhood of mischievous adventures. The two sisters shared a special bond that lasted an entire lifetime. She was...

Mar 20, 2023

James L. Urbanek, 79, of Colby died Monday, March 20, 2023, in Colby. He was born August 25, 1943, in Lincoln, Kansas, to Benjamin and Margaret (Schroeder) Urbanek. He graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1961. Jim served in the United States Navy. On October 17, 1964, he married Cheryl Jimison. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers,...

Mar 19, 2023

Aaron Matthew Beesley was welcomed into Jesus’ arms on Sunday, March 19th, 2023. The following day Aaron’s precious body was held by his family for only a few hours. Though his time with us was short, the impact Aaron has left will remain with us forever. Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in our hearts. Aaron is...

Mar 19, 2023

Carson Charles Cobb, born October 19, 1975, in Colorado Springs, CO, passed away March 19, 2023, in Colby, KS. Carson was a gentle soul with a tender heart and a formidable presence. He loved the solitude of driving a truck, the danger of dirt biking through the mountains, and the thrill of picking up unique items at antique stores. Carson...

Mar 17, 2023

Mason Zackary Givens, 17, of Colby, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023. He was born August 23, 2005, in Colby, KS. Mason enjoyed the outdoors, riding ATVs, spending time hunting and fishing with his dad and Doug. He was a happy owner of multiple collections. Mason enjoyed music, particularly Upchurch, working out, and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs. He...

Mar 16, 2023

Margaret “Peggy” Jane Muehlenkamp, 85, of Oakley, died Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Hays Medical Center. She was born on July 1, 1937, in Hays, to James and Orpha (Mountford) Moss. Margaret enjoyed reading the Bible and was a member of the Mormon Church and later joined the Catholic Church. She participated in the Red Hats Society, Daughters of Isabella,...

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Mar 9, 2023

Charles Frank Wieland, 76, passed away March 9, 2023, in Hays, KS. He was born to Frank Wieland and Fern (Toombs) Wieland on November 19, 1946, in Colby, KS. Charles was the second of three children. He attended school in Oakley, graduating with the Class of 1965. Charlie loved life and had life-long friends. He had many interests including his...

Mar 8, 2023

Clarence E. Niermeier was born on Friday the 13th of October 1949, in Colby, KS. He was the fifth of six children and only son born to Erich and Mildred (Dankert) Niermeier. He passed on to his Heavenly Home and ultimate life goal on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Oberlin, KS. On New Years Eve 1972, Clarence ventured to Herndon,...

Mar 6, 2023

Edith Ethel (Bertschy) Lewallen, age 94, passed away on March 6, 2023, at Citizens Medical Center, in Colby, KS. She was born on July 30, 1928, to William and Emma Bertschy in Buena Vista, Colorado. Edith grew up in Buena Vista, attending school and graduating from BVHS. In 1947 she met Jack Lewallen while working at Wright’s Lodge in Chalk...

Mar 2, 2023

Jane Katherine Maddy, 71, of Altus, OK, died Thursday, March 2, 2023. She was born November 20, 1951, in Colby, KS, to Jay and Margene (Gradig) Griffin. Jane married Kerry Maddy on January 2, 1971 and to this union three children were born. Jane loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 1, 2023

Linda Louise Zerr, 72, died March 1, 2023, at Hays Medical Center, Hays KS. She was born on Jan 4, 1951, at their family farm east of Angelus KS to Martin and Mary (Korte) Dickman. Linda graduated from Grinnell High School in 1969 and was a resident of Gove County her entire life. She worked at the Gove County Advocate...