Obituaries

May 15, 2012

Larry Mayer, 71, of Brewster, died May 15, 2012, in Parker, Colorado. He was born October 25, 1940 to William and Lucille (Erwin) Mayer in Goodland, Kansas. He married Judith Diggins on May 23, 1959. He was a computer field service manager. Preceded in death by his wife; parents; brother, Robert Mayer. Survived by his sons, David Mayer (Brewster), Todd...

May 12, 2012

Dennis P. Ryan, 79, from Colby, died Saturday, May 12, 2012, surrounded by many family members. Dennis was born to Thomas and Clara Bremenkamp Ryan. Dennis graduated high school from the Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City, CO. He was a lifetime farmer, member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4th degree Knight of Columbus, VFW and United States Army. Dennis...

May 10, 2012

May 9, 2012

William J. Schulte (Bill), Oakley, departed this life on May 9, 2012. Bill was born November 14, 1927 in Angeles, KS to Geo J. and Agnes (Ostmeyer) Schulte. He received his education through the Angeles public school system and later graduated from Grinnell High School. In 1949 George and Bill opened Schulte Home and Auto, Firestone in Oakley, KS. Bill...

May 8, 2012

Amil “Wayne” Rebarchek, 78, of Orion, died Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at his home. He was born July 15, 1933 in Orion to Wayne Amil and Carrie Pearlene (George) Rebarchek. He married Charlene Bedrang on Dec 13, 1953 and to this union came four Children. He served in the United States Army (1957-1959). He was a farmer, rancher and member...

May 5, 2012

Apr 27, 2012

Anna Christena Weed, 84, of Oakley, died April 27, 2012. She was born July 7, 1927 to Rasmus and Sarah (Pounds) Jensen in Lincoln County, KS. She married Kenneth Weed on August 25, 1945. She was a homemaker and a life time resident of the Levant, Kansas area. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Weed; parents, Rasmus and Sarah...

Apr 26, 2012

Joyce A. Bartell, 75, of Winona, died April 26, 2012. She was born March 19, 1937 to Albert and Edna (Wing) Freeman in Garden City, KS. She married Robert (Bob) Bartell on November 24, 1959. She was a hair dresser and also did bookkeeping for the Bartell Drilling. She served on the Winona City Council, Winona School Council and on...

Apr 14, 2012

Chris Bieker, 53, of Colby, died Saturday, April 14, 2012. He was born Dec 16, 1958, to Theodore and Leona (Billinger) Bieker in Colby, KS. He graduated from Colby High School in 1976. Chris married Sharon (Payne) Bieker on Sept 23, 1978. Chris worked for the City of Colby as the Public Works Director and was the former Thomas County...

Apr 13, 2012

Harold Lefmann, 92, of Colby, died Friday, April 13, 2012. He was born Nov 24, 1919, to Jacob and Jessie (Wade) Lefmann in Douglas County, KS. He graduated from Lawrence High School and received a Bachelors degree from University of Kansas and Masters degree from the University of Northern Colorado. He married Phyllis (Acheson) Lefmann on March 6, 1969. Harold...

Apr 4, 2012

Mildred E. Briard, 76, of Oakley, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2012. She was born October 2, 1935 to Carl and Mollie (Karb) Eiring in Windsor, CO. She married James Briard on October 3, 1954. They were residence to the Colby and Oakley area for 40 years. She was an artist and homemaker, Millie also painted a delightful splendor...

Mar 16, 2012

Eva Marie Cersovsky, 96, life-long resident of Colby, died Friday, March 16, 2012. She was born August 3, 1915 to Peter and Emma (Caenen) Renner in Thomas County. She was a homemaker, worked at the ASCS office, active member in the Sacred Heart Church Circle and Home Extension Unit. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lloyd...

Mar 7, 2012

Thomas A. Wessel, 74, of Oakley, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012. He was born June 24, 1937 to Joseph and Mary (Mindurp) Wessel in rural Thomas County. He served in the United States Army and was a member of the Knight of Columbus. He was a farmer and loved spending time with family and friends. He is preceded in death...

Mar 5, 2012

Fred Sheesley, 93, of Grinnell, passed away Monday, March 5th 2012 at Gove County Long Term Care. He was born November 5th, 1918 in Bennett, Colorado to Clarence Sheesley and Martha Mack. After growing up in eastern Colorado, he moved with his family to Grinnell, Kansas where he lived the rest of his life. He married Fern Eaton on January...

Feb 19, 2012

Edward G. Robben, 71, of Grinnell, died Sunday, Feb 19, 2012. He was born on Nov 18, 1940 to Edward H. and Bertha M. (Baalman) Robben in rural Thomas County. He was an auto and farm machinery mechanic. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include five brothers, Kenneth (Pam) Robben, Grinnell, Alexius (Ann) Robben, Pipe Creek, TX,...

Feb 12, 2012

Melda Brocher, 93, of Oakley, died Sunday, February 12, 2012. She was born October 25, 1918 to Grover and Lillie (Davis) Mastin in Russell Springs. She married Lawrence Brocher on February 3, 1938. She was a homemaker, a member of the Oakley United Methodist Church and Methodist women's group. She is preceded in death by her husband on August 4,...

Feb 8, 2012

Zelma Mae Reed, 95 of Colby, died Wednesday, February 8, 2012. She was born Sept 11, 1916 to Melville and Lula (Burg) Bever in rural Thomas County. She attended Olive Branch Grade School and graduated from Colby High School in 1934. She married Burtis Reed in October of 1939. She was a life time resident of Thomas County, accomplished artist,...

Feb 8, 2012

David Del Ponte, 59, of Colby, died Wednesday, Feb 8, 2012 at his home. He was born June 23, 1952, to Harold and Grace (Cox) Del Ponte in Atchinson, KS. After graduation from Del Norte High School, Cresant City, CA, he attended Hended College of the Redwoods, Eureka, CA. David worked for Simson Timber Co. on the green chain. He...

Feb 6, 2012

A. Gene Jones, 83, of Colby, died Feb 6, 2012. He was born April 20, 1928 to Alfred and Olga (Barnes) Jones in rural Jewell County, KS. He was in the U.S. Army service in WWII and Korea. He married Frieda Heid on Aug 26, 1960 in Bismarck ND. He was a brick layer, home builder and did prison ministry....

Jan 16, 2012

L.M. Mike Hammer Jr, 83, of Oakley, died Jan. 16, 2012. He was born Dec. 29, 1928 to Ludvig and Mabel (Ulstad) Hammer in Hammer, SD. He served in the Army from 1946 till 1949. Mike loved flying he was a private airplane pilot and also crop dusted. He is preceeded in death by his parent and a sister Doris...