Obituaries

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...

Feb 24, 2023

Betty Lou Amos (Stevenson) Payne, 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 24, 2023. She was born November 5, 1935, to Edwin and Louetta Amos in Stilwell, KS. On July 30, 1954, Betty married Jack W Stevenson and went on to have five children. She remarried on April 1, 1989, to Hanford “Hank”...

Feb 22, 2023

Marvin Barnett, 82, of Gem, KS, died Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He was a Husband, Father, Grandfather, Farmer, Rancher and serial Entrepreneur. But first and foremost, Marvin loved the Lord. Marvin was born on January 12, 1941, to Ralph and Velma Barnett on their family’s farm north of Gem, KS, where he grew up with his older brother, Ron, and...

Feb 20, 2023

Wanda Jane (Hess) Davis was born on December 22, 1938, to Francis Elwood Hess and Carmen Ena (Hobble) Hess in Colby, Kansas. She attended Colby Public Schools graduating in May of 1956. Wanda was not interested in pursuing a college education as her parents offered but opted instead to continue working at the Chamber of Commerce as a secretary for...

Feb 20, 2023

Donna L. Ficken, 87, of Colby, Kansas died Monday, February 20, 2023, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, Kansas. Donna was born April 18, 1935, to Jay M and Raoma Beavers of rural Carleton. She attended Coon Ridge school south of Carlton and later Davenport Public Schools, graduating in 1952. She also attended Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska and...

Feb 19, 2023

Earl Barnes Higley was born January 18, 1932, in the Henneberger Hospital, Atwood, KS, 50 yards from where he entered into peaceful rest in his home on February 19, 2023 at the age of 91 years, 1 month and 1 day. Earl was born to Ray Morgan and Beverly Barnes Higley. He had three sisters, Lynn, who died in infancy,...

Feb 17, 2023

Maurice Earl Phelps, 81, was born on the family farm June 4, 1941, at Quinter, KS. He died February 17, 2023, in Colby, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Edith Phelps; siblings, Wrex, James, Kay and Don; and wife Janet. One sister, Shirley (Julius) Bohl, of Florida, and several nieces and nephews survive him. Maurice...

Feb 16, 2023

David "Dave" Henry Wessel, 88, of Oakley, Kansas passed away Thursday morning, February 16, 2023, at Logan County Senior Living, Oakley, Kansas. Dave was born on January 6, 1935, in Thomas County, Kansas, the son of Joseph and Mary "Mayme" (Mindrup) Wessel. On August 23, 1969, Dave married Catherine "Kay" Glassman in Oakley, Kansas, this union was blessed with two...