Obituaries

Jan 9, 2016

Joyce Kay Morgan, 61, of Atwood, died Saturday, January 9, 2016 in Andover, KS. She was born June 22, 1954, in Wichita, KS, to Everett and Violet (Coffman) Giesy. Joyce grew up in Wichita, graduating from East High School in 1972. She then attended Washburn University in Topeka. She married Kent Morgan on August 14, 1976. They labored together pastoring...

Jan 7, 2016

Jan 3, 2016

Jan 3, 2016

Send Flowers James "Jim" W. Woodall November 1, 1926 - January 3, 2016 JAMES W. WOODALL      James (Jim) W. Woodall, 89, of Colby, Died Sunday, January 3, 2016 at the Prairie Senior Living Complex - Colby, KS      He was born November 1, 1926, in Hutchinson, KS, the son of A.W. and Ruth(Beech) Woodall.  He graduated from Colby High School in...

Dec 29, 2015

Dec 20, 2015

Bernard F. Baker, 83, of Colby, died Sunday, December 20, 2015. He was born June 7, 1932 to Anton and Caecilia (Baier) Baker in Wichita County. He married Theresa Birzer of Sept 19 1957 at St Peter and Paul Catholic Church North Ellinwood. He was a lifelong farmer and enjoyed traveling. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus....

Dec 13, 2015

Joseph John Adams, 68, of Lenexa, KS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 13, 2015. Raised in Atwood, KS, Joe married his high school sweetheart, Connie Sue Ginther in 1968, and together they raised their children, Michelle and Tom. Joe would spend the majority of his life in Atwood, although leaving for brief periods with his family to live in...

Dec 12, 2015

Lucille I. White, 93, of Colby, died Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Citizens Medical Center, Colby, Kansas. Only forty days after her husband of 75 years passing, Lucille joined Lloyd and Jesus in heaven to not miss a Christmas together. Lucille was born November 20, 1922 in Falcon, Colorado to Pryor Reid and Pauline Dorothy Sophia (Rather) Jackson. She saw...

Dec 11, 2015

Leon Lang, 63, of Atwood, died Friday, December 11, 2015. He was born December 2, 1952, in Wichita, KS, to Clarence and Lillian (Sauer) Lang. He was a 1971 graduate of Atwood High School. On July 17, 1976 he married Rebecca Riepl. Leon was a self-taught welder and worked for Carlson Industries for thirty three years. He enjoyed hunting and...

Dec 11, 2015

Roy Albert Fetzer, 70, of Atwood, formerly of Denver, CO, died Friday, December 11, 2015. He was born September 1, 1945, in Detroit, MI, to Ben and Eileen (Becker) Fetzer. He married Susan Patton on October 14, 1989. He traveled a lot, building commercial buildings for various companies. He enjoyed watching football, camping and cooking, which he was very good...

Dec 9, 2015

Irma Elaine Sheley, 82, passed away Wednesday, December 9th, 2015 at Citizen Medical Center. She was born in Smith County Kansas on May 27, 1933 to Carl and Martha Grauerholz.  Irma was the youngest of three girls.  She graduated from Kensington High School...go Goldbugs!  She was married to the love of her life Donald Sheley on January 19, 1958.            Irma...

Dec 8, 2015

Albert James Holub, 77, of McDonald, died December 8, 2015. He was born September 27, 1938 to Albert James and Vera (Studer) Holub on his parent’s farm northwest of Beardsley, KS. He was second of twelve children. He worked hard along with his family, and this is where he developed his love of gardening. Al attended grade school in Beardsley...

Dec 3, 2015

Ethel M. Gillespie, 81, of Oakley, formerly of Grainfield, died Thursday, December 3, 2015. She was born June 7, 1934 in Munjor, KS to John and Lenora (Legleiter) Dechant. On Aug. 28, 1957 she married Gilbert “Gib” Gillespie, in WaKeeney, KS. Ethel enjoyed baking, playing cards, sewing, playing the slot machines and gardening. She prided herself on growing beautiful flowers...

Nov 26, 2015

Boyd Everett Touslee, 83, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015 at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, Colorado. He was born October 27, 1932 in Levant, KS, the son of S.E. (Rust) and Leona Dryden Touslee.  Boyd was a member of the 1950 graduating class of Colby High School. After high school, Boyd enlisted in the Marines and served during the...

Nov 26, 2015

Charles Dean Hammit was born on September 23, 1931 in Floydada, TX to Claude and Gertrude Hammit. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 26, 2015, at the age of 84. On July 17, 1967 he was united in marriage to Bobbie Cathcart in Amarillo, TX. Charlie was a man who positively touched many lives. He...

Nov 26, 2015

Ronald Robert Heble, 78, of McCook, NE, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at his home. Born and raised in Atwood, KS, Ron went into the army reserves, came home and took over the family farm North of Atwood. In 1960 he married Patsy Hakenkamp & raised three children, Michelle, Jason & Lisa. Ron was involved in many...

Nov 23, 2015

Glovine Tuesday, November 24, 2015 4:03 AM Glovine Alice (Doughty) Golemboski went to be with Jesus at Citizens Medical Center on November 23, 2015. Glovine was born in a sod house a few miles south of Bethune, Colorado on February 24, 1937. Her father helped deliver her as the doctor was held up. She grew up on a farm for...

Nov 21, 2015

Send Flowers William "Bill" A. Kersenbrock October 30, 1936 - November 21, 2015 William (Bill) Kersenbrock 79 was born on October 30, 1936 to Arnold Clinton Kersenbrock and Edith Louise (Boeka) Kersenbrock. Bill passed away Saturday morning, November 21, 2015 at Citizens Medical Center. Bill attended Colby High School and graduated in 1954 with some of the best classmates who...

Nov 17, 2015

Nov 17, 2015

Larry Allen McDonald, son of Mae (McCorkle) and Carroll (Hap) McDonald, was born on February 9th, 1958 in Smith Center, KS. He passed away on November 17th, 2015 in Colby, KS. Larry grew up on the farm in the Womer community in Smith County. He graduated from Smith Center High in 1976 then attended Colby Community College. He followed his...