Obituaries

Aug 5, 2022

Charla Rose (Bechard) Moos passed away peacefully on August 5, 2022, at her home. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was the first born to Adeline (Kepka) and Armond Bechard Sr. on October 11, 1952. After graduating high school, Charla married the love of her life, Dennis Moos at the Immaculate Conception Church in Grinnell,...

Aug 4, 2022

Mark Louis Reuber, 56, of Ludell, died August 4, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was born August 12, 1965, in Oberlin, Kansas, to Eugene and JoAnn (Vap) Reuber. He attended the BLC school and graduated high school. He then entered DSNWK services at Prairie Developmental Services in Atwood. Mark was a friend to everyone, especially his best...

Aug 3, 2022

Douglas Noah Mackley, 83, passed away on August 3, 2022. He was born January 22, 1939, in Bison, KS to David and Ella (Smith) Mackley. He was the sixth out of eleven children. Doug spent many of his early years growing up in Russell Springs, KS, where he attended school. In 1956, he joined the US Navy and married the...

Aug 1, 2022

The Earthly life of Kay Suzanne McCarthy ended on Aug 1st, 2022, physically surrounded by 4 of her 5 children. She was immediately welcomed to the Kingdom of God by her late son, John Stannard, who became a resident just 2 months prior. He had spent his days gathering family and preparing a welcome home party for his mom. Upon...

Jul 31, 2022

On July 31, 2022, Harry Zaborski, of Colby, formerly of Goodland, entered into eternal rest at the age of 99 years old. Harry led a joyful life filled with faith, family and an unquenchable love of the outdoors. He was born September 11, 1922, in Toledo, Ohio to Walter and Lottie and the oldest son of six siblings. He attended...

Jul 30, 2022

Terry D. Draper, age 75, of Edison, Nebraska, passed peacefully on July 30, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. He arrived in this world on June 9, 1947, born to Donal “Dale” and Viletha (Hougnon) Draper in Holdrege, Nebraska. Terry made his home in Edison his entire life. Being an only child, his neighbors and friends were very important...

Jul 29, 2022

Tom W. Peterson, 78, of Colby, passed away July 29, 2022, at Prairie Senior Living Center, in Colby. He was born August 6, 1943, to Ward and Iona Peterson, in Imperial, NE. He graduated from Chase County High School in 1961 and received an associate degree in English from McCook Community College, in 1963. Tom married the love of his...

Jul 28, 2022

LaVina Ruth (Binning) Waters, 94, of McDonald, Kansas, died Thursday, July 28, 2022. She was born on February 4, 1928, in Brewster, Kansas to John and Ruth (Chrisman) Binning. She had 4 siblings: Daisy, Letha, Robert, and Louise. LaVina was married to Keith Andrews in November of 1948 and had 4 children. In 1972 she married Fred Waters. She and...

Jul 27, 2022

Jul 26, 2022

Marlene Sylvia Brier, 77, of Colby, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the Sheridan County Hospital, in Hoxie, KS. She was born November 5, 1944, in Selden, KS, to Melchior and Mary (Goscha) Weis. Throughout her life Marlene worked at Mr. C’s, Sonic, several area liquor stores and as a physical therapy C.N.A. at local nursing homes. Marlene loved being...

Jul 23, 2022

Shirley Mae Vap, 69, of Colby, died Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby. She was born December 21, 1952, in Atwood, KS, to Orvis “O.L.” and Veda (Henningsen) Nelson. Shirley attended Valley View Country Grade School and Atwood High School, graduating with the class of 1970. She went on to attend Colby Community College then dental school,...

Jul 20, 2022

Jul 18, 2022

Cheryl Urbanek, 79, of Colby, died Monday, July 18, 2022, in Colby. She was born September 19, 1943, in Stafford, Kansas, to Howard and Verda (Staley) Jimison. She graduated from Lorraine High School in 1961 and on October 17, 1964, she married James Urbanek. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Larry Jimison, James Jimison, and Michael Jimison,...

Jul 17, 2022

Charles Nick Wagoner was born in Colby, Kansas on June 29, 1934, to Greg and Margie Wagoner. He passed away on July 17, 2022, at Citizens Medical Center, at the age of 88. Charles attended Colby Public Schools, graduating in 1953 and went on to attend Barnes School of Business in Denver, Colorado. After graduating from college, Charles moved back...

Jul 16, 2022

Donald Raymond Schroer, 70, of Colby, died Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby. He was born December 15, 1951, in Oberlin, KS, to Francis and Erlene (Orr) Schroer. In his younger years, Donald farmed. He then worked as a mail carrier, until his retirement. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and an avid golfer....

Jul 15, 2022

Melvin Leonard Phillips died July 15, 2022. Melvin was born on December 24, 1941, in San Diego, California to Leonard William Phillips and Lois Katherine Withers. Melvin was the oldest of 22 siblings. When he was in his sophomore year in high school his father left his mother. He was then the man of the house and he left school...

Jul 14, 2022

Myla Kathryn Dawes, 68, of Oakley, died Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, in Hays, KS. She was born August 14, 1953, in Oakley, KS, to Clyde and Naida (Blevins) Blair. Myla grew up in Oakley and graduated from Oakley High School in 1971. On June 24, 1972, Myla married Deveron Dawes and the couple made their home...

Jul 10, 2022

James Andrew Carroll, 65, of Colby, Kansas, died July 10, 2022, at Colby Health and Rehab, Colby, KS. He was born in Blue Earth, Minnesota on August 10, 1956, to Richard and Eulalia (Gaddy) Carroll. James attended school in Elmore, Minnesota and graduated from Elmore High School in 1975. He then joined the Navy for 2 years. He returned to...

Jul 3, 2022

Andy John Hanson, 81, of Herndon, died Sunday, July 3, 2022. He was born December 11, 1940, to Clarence and Anne (Henningsen) Hanson. Andy grew up on a farm between Atwood and Oberlin that was homesteaded by his grandfather John Hanson. He went to Linda Country School until high school. Andy graduated from Atwood Community High School in 1959. He...

Jul 3, 2022