Obituaries

Jan 7, 2012

Helen B. Hagler, 75, of Colby, Kansas died with her family at her side on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Porter Adventists Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Helen was born on August 15, 1936 in Gem, Kansas to Melville Walden Talbott and Katherine E. Barlow Talbott. She had two older brothers, Melvin L. Talbott and Robert L. Talbott. Helen attended Colby...

Jan 4, 2012

JoAnne Vaughn, 78, of Colby passed away January 4, 2012 at the Citizens Medical Center, Colby. She was born June 12, 1933 in Rexford Kansas. JoAnne was second child of Albert and Maude Garrett; she grew up in Rexford Kansas. During her high school years she participated in sports, cheerleading and loved riding horses. She also graduated from Clark Business...

Dec 3, 2011

Sandra M. Muehlenkamp, 88, of Oakley, died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011. She was born Dec. 15, 1922 to Louis and Pearl (Handcock) Speckman in Whiteside, Tenn. She married Bernard Muehlenkamp on Jan. 19, 1958. She is survived by her husband Bernard; three daughters Dawn Weitzeil, Bernadette Novotny (Brett) and Theresa Fox (Troy); two sons Robert Pritchard and James Muehlenkamp (Beverly);...

Nov 22, 2011

Peggy M. Schoendaler, 78, of Grinnell, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011. She was born on July 3, 1933 to Arlie and Gladys (Jacobitz) Hoover in rural Sheridan County. She attended Grinnell High School, graduating in 1950. She married Alvin (Joe) Schoendaler on Feb 16, 1953. She enjoyed reading books, doing puzzles, playing cards, collecting ornaments, and visiting with friends. Most...

Nov 14, 2011

Nina Maude Omberg, 91, of Oakley, passed away on Monday, Nov. 14, 2011. She was born November 29, 1919, in Gardner N.D., to Victor and Maude McClannahan. She married Wilmer Omberg on January 29, 1938. To this union, 5 daughters were born. While in their 30s, she and Wilmer gave their lives wholeheartedly to the Lord and to His work....

Nov 8, 2011

Rmelda Mae Shackelton, 94, of Oakley, died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011. She was born Feb. 1, 1917 to John and Caroline (Khol) Smith in Garden City. She was a resident of McAllaster for 67 years were she ran Mae’s Place. She is preceded in death by husband Lloyd Schackelton and two previous husbands; a son Clyde Charles Cook Jr.; a...

Oct 21, 2011

Oct 14, 2011

Norman Lee Wagoner, age 63, of Holyoke, Colorado, passed away suddenly, Friday, October 14, 2011 in Holyoke. Norm was born February 10, 1948 in Quinter, Kansas to Sylvester and Genevieve (Linnenberger) Wagoner. Norm married Janet Phlieger at Sacred Heart Church in Park, Kansas on May 3, 1969. On January 15, 1972, their son Bradley was born in Scott City, Kansas....

Sep 14, 2011

Mads W. “Bud” Andersen, 81 of Oakley Kansas died Wednesday September 14, 2011 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City Ks. He was the only child of Mads F. and Edna (Hapes) Andersen he was born in Oakley. Bud graduated from Oakley High School in 1949. He served in the Navy from 1952-1953 on the Bryce Canyon a destroyer tender...

Sep 1, 2011

Harriett Bixenman, 78, of Grinnell, died Thursday, September 1, 2011. She was born Aug. 16, 1933 in Agra, KS to Harry and Gladys (Dixon) Beedy. She attended Oakley High School, graduating in 1951. She worked at the Oakley Graphic after graduating high school until she married Bill Bixenman on August 18, 1956. They lived on their farm until 1986 when...

Jul 30, 2011

Catherine “Kay” A. Wessel, 60, of Oakley, died Saturday, July 30, 2011 at her home. Kay was born Aug. 27, 1950 to Frank and Gertrude (Dickman) Glassman in Colby, KS. Kay married David Wessel on Aug. 23, 1969. She was a home maker and worked for Wal-Mart, Colby for over 17 years. She enjoyed many things in life; one of...

Jul 11, 2011

Dr. Sheila C. Ribordy passed away on Monday, July 11, 2011, at her home in Chicago, Illinois, after an extended and courageous battle with cancer. She was 61 years old and was surrounded by family and friends at the time of her death. Family will receive friends from 5-8:00 p.m. at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley, KS with a vigil service at...

Jun 19, 2011

Robert J. Dickman, 98, of Grinnell, died Sunday June 19, 2011. Robert, the seventh child of Barney and Regina (Robben) Dickman, was born on the family farm near Menlo, KS on June 6, 1913. He attended country school near their home and went to Atchison, KS to Maur Hill High School for two years, one year at Menlo and graduated...

Jun 6, 2011

Henry Engel, 93, of Oakley, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2011 at Logan County Hospital. He was born March 23, 1918 in Sheridan County, KS to Peter and Amelia (Rupp) Engel. Henry was one of four brothers who served in the Army in World War II at the same time. He was united in matrimony on October 10, 1944...

May 4, 2011

Douglas A. Nelson, 48, of Oakley, died Wednesday, May 4, 2011. He was born January 27, 1963 to Donald and Emma (Richardson) Nelson. He was a 1981 Graduate of Oakley High School, 1986 Graduate of Goodland Vo-Tech and a 2002 graduate of MTC Truck Driving School. Douglas was employed over the years by Colby Dillon’s, Colby Wal-Mart and Hathaway Hauling....

May 4, 2011

Marcus Allen Longowa, 21, of Grainfield, died Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Marcus was born on Aug. 28, 1989. He was a 2008 Wheatland High School Graduate and a 2010 graduate of Goodland Vo-Tech. He was a member of Boy Scouts and the Grainfield Volunteer Fire Department. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; John Joseph and Katherine Longowa and...

Mar 26, 2011

Agnes A. Tholen, 77, of Grinnell, died Saturday, March 26, 2011. Agnes was born October 27, 1933 to Nicholas and Elizabeth (Stecklein) Schumacher. She married Lawrence Tholen on October 27, 1953. Agnes was a member of the Immaculate Conception Parish (Grinnell), Grinnell Altar Society, V.F.W. Post 2864 Ladies Auxiliary. She was a past 9th District President of the Ladies Auxiliary....

Mar 12, 2011

Melvin Quint, 84, of Grinnell, died Saturday, March 12, 2011. He was born March 2, 1927 to Anton and Bertha (Holzmeister) Quint in Loretta, KS. Melvin attended Bison High School (class of 1945) and Hutchinson Community College (Class of 1947). He married Josephine Unrein on Nov. 22 1949 a marriage that lasted 61 years. Melvin resided in Grinnell where he...

Feb 23, 2011

Bruce W. Durant, 39, of Oakley, died Wednesday, February 23, 2011. He was born July 7, 1971 in Oakley, KS to Bob and Julia (Heyen) Durant. He married Melissa McMillan on May 1, 1993. Bruce worked in construction. He is preceded in death by his mother Julia; grandparents Kenneth Durant and Elmer and Jean Heyen; two uncles Freddy and Martin...

Feb 19, 2011

Kim William Ahrens, 59, of Oakley, died Saturday, February 19, 2011. He was born December 13, 1951 to James and Alberta Ahrens in Greensburg, KS. He was a local farmer. He is survived by his parents Jim and Alberta (Oakley); two sons Jason James and wife Kelly (Minnesota) and Joshua Joe (Oakley); former wife Cheryl Ahrens (Oakley); two grandsons Nick...