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...

Sep 8, 2024

Arlene Maier, 93, of Oakley, died Sunday, September 8, 2024. She was born November 21, 1930, in Otis, KS, to Samuel and Mollie (Adolph) Wagner. She married Herbert Maier on May 8, 1949, at the Bender Hill Lutheran Church and to this union four children were born. Arlene enjoyed quilting, crocheting, gardening, canning and baking. She was a member of...

Sep 7, 2024

Shane Russell Ritter was born in Portsmith, VA, on February 4, 1972. Shane was one of a kind – a man who lived life with passion, humor, and a deep love for those around him. On September 7, 2024, Shane took his final road trip, and while we miss him more than words can express, we take comfort in knowing...

Sep 6, 2024

Jean Catherine (Moellering) Dempewolf entered into eternal rest at Prairie Senior Living Complex in Colby on September 6, 2024. Jean was born June 16, 1931, on a farm near Angelus to John and Elizabeth (Robben) Moellering and was the seventh of ten children. Jean was raised in a faith-filled Catholic home where the love of God and daily prayer were...

Sep 5, 2024

Rose Ann (Cooper) Chance age 85, of Colby, Kansas passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, at HaysMed. Rose Ann was born on March 16, 1939, in Selden, Kansas to John and Rosa (Zimmer) Cooper. Rose Ann attended school in Selden and graduated from Selden High School in 1957. She was a good student and loved reading, math and history....

Sep 5, 2024

Aaron Lee Mattix, 74, of Colby, KS, died Thursday, September 5, 2024. He was born on December 2nd, 1949, to Charles and Ila Mattix in Oskaloosa, IA. He was raised in the farming life with his eye to the skies, the beginning of a lifelong love of tractors and airplanes. He left Iowa to study theology at Mid America Nazarene...

Sep 2, 2024

Brenda Sue Krontz, 66, of Oakley died Monday, September 2, 2024, at Logan County Hospital in Oakley, KS, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 5, 1958, in Oakley, KS to Robert D. Schiltz Sr. and Pauline (Schoenberger) Schiltz. Brenda was the oldest of five children to this union. Brenda was a homemaker. She enjoyed dancing in her...

Aug 29, 2024

Austin “Ozzie” James Beckman, 31, of Holyrood, KS, died August 29, 2024. He was born April 27, 1993, to Doug and Melanie Beckman. Austin graduated in 2012 from Wheatland/Grinnell High School. After graduation, Austin started working and met Maleigha Siglinger-Albers. They were married on June 3, 2023, and had the light of Austin’s life, his son Atticus James Beckman. What...

Aug 22, 2024

Mitchell Christopher Howard, 20, of Atwood, KS, died Thursday, August 22, 2024. He was born on August 29, 2003, in Benkelman, NE, to Christopher and Dana (Sabatka) Howard. He grew up in Bird City, KS and was a 2022 graduate of Cheylin High School. He worked at SurePoint Ag Systems in Atwood. Mitchell enjoyed driving go karts, working on cars...

Aug 22, 2024

Services at a later date.

Aug 20, 2024

Deloris M. (Inderlied) Pianalto, 94, of Atwood, died Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society, Atwood. She was born on November 29, 1929, in DeWitt, NE, the third child of William and Mildred Inderlied. Deloris was baptized on December 22, 1929, and confirmed on May 9, 1943, at Trinity Lutheran Church, in DeWitt, NE. Deloris attended Country School...