Michae Lee O’Brien, age 52, departed this earth on October 1, 2025. He was the son of Robert J. O’Brien of Apple Valley, California and Bett

Mary Eleanor Weir November 10, 1943 — September 23, 2025 Goodland, KS formerly of La Veta, CO Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Mary Eleanor Weir passed peacefully, with her family by her side, on September 23, 2025, at the age of 81 after a courageous journey with lung cancer. She leaves behind a legacy of love, generosity, and quiet strength that will forever guide those who were blessed to know her.

Cheryl Cotter July 27, 1960 — September 23, 2025 Goodland, Kansas

Lynn James Bartlett May 8, 1955 — September 18, 2025 Lynn James Bartlett, a longtime resident of the Burlington and Kanorado area, passed away at St. Anthony's Hospital in Lakewood at 70 years of age with family by his side.

Richard Allen Nelson November 1, 1935 — September 15, 2025 Kanorado, Kansas Richard (Dick) Allen Nelson was born in Goodland, Kansas on November 1, 1935 to Freida (Hansen) and John T. Nelson. Dick was the third of five boys. He had two older brothers, Arthur and Robert; and two younger brothers, Donald and John.

Cheryl Lynn Wolf Powell passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 12, 1949, in Colby, Kansas, to Dale Allen Wolf and Thelma Larie Wolf. She grew up in Colby and was a proud Eagles cheerleader.

Robert Wayne Coleman, 85, of Colby died Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby. He was born in Bassett, NE on July 1, 1940, to Robert G. and Viola (Wyant) Coleman. Bob married Shirley Schutte on November 27, 1961, and to this union three children were born. He worked for Kansas Nebraska Gas for 35 years and retired as foreman. He and Shirley also owned Coleman’s Cleaning and the Village Laundry Mat in Colby. Bob enjoyed old cars, going to garage sales,

Jhett Dale Draper was born silently into this world on September 14, 2025, to John (JD) and Kinzie Draper. Though he spent only moments in his parents’ arms, his little life spoke volumes. From the moment they knew of him, he was deeply loved and brought immense joy.

Carl Wesley McCracken, age 64, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Carl was born February 21, 1961 to John William and Betty Jean (Nation) McCracken in Olathe, Colorado. He grew up in Olathe, Colorado, and went to high school in Tushka, Oklahoma. Carl moved to Goodland in 1994, where he started his family. He left the drill rigs to start working as a trucker, hauling feed across America. Later in life he rented land and began his dream of becoming a farmer. Carl McCracke

Skyler Wayne Norman (70) of Gem, Kansas, was born to Riley E. and Joleen K. (Sinclair) Norman in Woodlawn, California. He passed away September 4, 2025, in Fremont, Nebraska, as the result of an accident while he was walking in the parking lot of the truck stop where he had stopped for fuel. Skyler married Deborah Untiedt on July 15, 1989, in Aurora, CO. He had two children from a previous marriage, Maci and Mathew. They lived in Aurora for the first five years of marriage, t

Robert Lee Weber, AKA Bob or “1B” as many of his lifelong friends called him, 84, of Colby, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby. He was born on June 28, 1941, in Ellis, Kansas, to Joseph Weber and Evelyn Whittman. Bob grew up in Ellis. He graduated from Ellis High School and proudly served four years in the United States Air Force, stationed at Forbes Field in Topeka, Kansas. He met and married Judy Marie Helget, and together th

Jean Rietcheck, of Grinnell, KS, died Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the Logan County Senior Living, Oakley, KS. She was 98 years old. Jean was born on August 18, 1927, on the family farm north of Angelus, KS. She was the youngest of 14 children born to Barney and Regina (Robben) Dickman. She married Jim Rietcheck on November 4, 1947, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Angelus, KS. To this union five children were born, Ronnie, Dan, Jolene, Linda and Kay.

Rebecca Banyard White, affectionately known as Becky, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, at her home in Colby, KS, at the age of 80 surrounded by her family. Becky was born on February 5, 1945, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Frank Herbert Banyard and Florence Elizabeth (La Rue) Banyard. Proud of her English and French heritage, Becky was raised with a deep sense of family, tradition, and the importance of making a meaningful life.

Carol Lea Baalmann, 58, of Shawnee, KS, died Saturday, September 6, 2025. She was born in Oakley, KS, on February 12, 1967, to Ralph and Lois (Bell) Baalmann. Carol was a 1985 graduate of Grinnell High School. She attended Marymount College in Salina, KS, until its closing and then finished her degree at Kansas Wesleyan University. Carol worked for Ferrell Gas for 28 years, starting in Houston, and eventually relocating to Overland Park, KS. At Ferrell Gas, she was known for

James Allen Gormley, 60, of Hoxie, died September 7, 2025. He was born September 10, 1964, in Quinter, KS to Jerome “Jerry” and Roberta “Jeanie” (Stephens) Gormley. Jim was a good athlete in school and graduated with the Grinnell High School class of 1983. After graduating he began farming, taking care of cattle, driving semi and chopping silage. He was also a jack of all trades and enjoyed tinkering in his shop. Jim had two beautiful children, Casey and Collin, who loved to

Mary Ann Meyer, 64, of Kearney, NE, died Saturday, September 6, 2025. She was born June 21, 1961in Ipswich, Australia to Neal and Patricia (Roach) Crozier. Growing up, her parents had a grocery store, and they used to put Mary in the shop window so she was safe and could watch everything going on outside. She loved to roller skate when she was young and was very good at art in school and choir, even joining the Ipswich Cambrian Choir.

Boon Dean Klippert was born into the loving arms of Jesus at 2:12 pm. Friday, September 5, 2025. He weighed 11.5 oz and was 10.5 inches long. Maclyne Ashley Klippert was born at 2:39 PM and was loved and held for her whole life. She weighed 7 oz and was 10.25 inches long. She passed peacefully in her mother’s hands and joined her brother in Heaven shortly after at 3:00 PM.

Gary Lynn Snethen August 19, 1957 — September 5, 2025 Edson, Kansas

Walter Leroy Teichmer, 75, of Grinnell, KS passed away at home on September 6, 2025. He was born on January 27, 1950, in Goodland, KS to Ben and Dorothy (DeBeer) Teichmer. Walter grew up in Logan County, KS at the family farm.

Barbara JoAn Wolf Touslee was born August 8,1934, to Frank and Faye Wolf of Colby Kansas and died September 1, 2025, at the age of 91.