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Jennifer Elizabeth Lindsey
Jennifer Elizabeth Lindsey, 78, of Colby, died Monday, September 1, 2025. She was born on July 5, 1947, in Hays, KS to Harold and Hilda (Meisner) Zerfas.
Kristina Hemel
Sep 21 min read


Dianne Lynnetta Kvasnicka
Dianne Kvasnicka, 72, of Winona Kansas died Sunday August 31, 2025, peacefully in her home with her husband by her side, the love of her family and her unwavering faith.
Kristina Hemel
Sep 22 min read


Leora Compton
Leora ‘Lefty” Compton, age 92, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home in Hays. She was born August 6, 1933, on the family farm northwest of Atwood, Kansas, to Theodor C. and Anna M. (Focke) Domsch.
Kristina Hemel
Sep 22 min read


Marilyn Sue Bliss
November 28, 1949 — August 27, 2025
Goodland, Kansas
Lifelong Goodland, KS resident, Marilyn Sue Bliss, 75, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at the Topside Manor in Goodland.
Kristina Hemel
Sep 23 min read


Peggy Yvonne Stupka
Peggy Yvonne Stupka, 78, of Colby, died Sunday August 24, 2025, at Citizens Medical Center.
She was born to Nicholas and Burnice (Freeman) Schroeder in Junction City, KS on September 11, 1946. Peggy graduated from Junction City High School with the class of 1964. She worked for the Junction City Telephone Company during and after high school. After graduating from the Automation Institute in Kansas City, MO, she was employed by the City of Junction City, working in
Kristina Hemel
Aug 262 min read


David Joseph Hirsch
March 16, 1954 — August 16, 2025
Fort Collins, CO
David Joseph Hirsch, age 71, of Fort Collins, CO, passed away on August 16, 2025, in Burlington, CO.
Dave was born in Loveland, CO on March 16, 1954, to Joseph and Barbetta Hirsch. David spent his youth visiting his father’s barber shop and even picked up playing the accordion! Dave graduated from Loveland High School. He went on to enlist in the United States Navy but was honorably discharged in bootcamp due to a lung bi
Kristina Hemel
Aug 202 min read


Dennise Dianne Dible
Dennise Dianne Dible, 73, of Colby, died Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Citizens Medical Center. Dennise was the second child of seven, born on November 21, 1951, in Oberlin, KS to Donald and Bonnie (Knitig) Dible. After graduating from Rexford High School, Dennise entered the United States Army in 1970.
Kristina Hemel
Aug 192 min read


Patricia Jane Lilly Stegman
Patricia Jane Lilly Stegman
March 14, 1957 — August 15, 2025
Burlington, Colorado
Kristina Hemel
Aug 192 min read


Alva Mae Horn
Alva Mae (Bretton) Horn, 76, of Colby, died Friday, August 15, 2025. She was born on August 28, 1948, in Norton, KS, and was the beloved daughter of Gerald and Helen (McDonald) Bretton. The youngest of six children- four boys and two girls- Alva grew up surrounded by family and love.
Kristina Hemel
Aug 191 min read


Gale Merlin Schaffer
Gale Merlin Schaffer, 73, of Monument, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on September 18, 1951, in Monument, Kansas, Gale was the son of Glenn and Edith Schaffer. He carried the values of hard work, humility, and quiet strength throughout his life — values deeply rooted in his upbringing.
Kristina Hemel
Aug 121 min read


Terry Lynn Overton
Terry Lynn Overton, 54, of Colby, Kansas, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025. Terry was born in WaKeeney, Kansas, on October 28, 1970, to George and Inez Overton. Terry was the middle child of three. He attended Trego Community High School and graduated in 1989. He attended Fort Hays State University and proudly graduated with a degree in Chemistry in 1994.
Kristina Hemel
Aug 113 min read


Terri Ann Anderson,
Terri Ann Anderson, of Goodland, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Cheyenne County Village in St. Francis, Kansas. In 2022, Terri was diagnosed with acute myelomonocytic leukemia (AMML), a rare form of leukemia, and bravely battled the disease for more than two years. She was 68. Terri was born May 2, 1957, in Oberlin, Kansas, to Ora R. “Bud” and Myrna (Railsback) Kelley.
Kristina Hemel
Aug 73 min read


Carolyn D'Ann (Brown) Kerr
Carolyn D'Ann (Brown) Kerr was born to Kenneth “Jap” Brown and Alice (Schroder) Brown on January 20th, 1945 in Lamar, Colorado, and passed away on August 3, 2025 at Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland, Kansas.
Kristina Hemel
Aug 73 min read


Gary Lee Weber
Gary Lee Weber
June 19, 1948 — July 31, 2025
Sylvan Grove, Kansas
Gary L. Weber, 77, of Sylvan Grove, KS passed away July 31, 2025.
He was born on June 19, 1948 in Colby, KS to Charlie and Eunice Weber. Gary grew up in Goodland, KS and graduated in 1966 from Goodland High School. In high school, he was noted for his athleticism and held a record in track and was also an avid baseball player. He served in the Kansas National Guard. He worked for Air Midwest Airline in Grea
Kristina Hemel
Aug 62 min read


Sadie L. Smelker
Mass of Christian Burial For
Sadie L. Smelker, 33
will be held
Monday, August 11, 10:00 AM
Cheyenne Wells High School Gymnasium
Cheyenne Wells, Colorado
Burial: Kit Carson Cemetery, Kit Carson, CO
Kristina Hemel
Aug 61 min read


Bryan W. Weems Jr.
Bryan W. Weems Jr.
September 14, 1932 — August 3, 2025
Overland Park, KS
Bryan W. Weems, Jr., 92, passed away at Garden Terrace at Overland Park, on August 3, 2025. He was born on September 14, 1932 to Bryan Sr. and Catherine (Hamer) Weems, in Roff, Oklahoma. He was one of six children.
Kristina Hemel
Aug 61 min read


Donald Joe Mildrexler
Donald Joe Mildrexler was born in Cawker City, Kansas on December 17, 1934, to Katherine Barbara (Smith) and Joseph Stanchel Mildrexler. Joe was welcomed with surprise by his two older sisters, Katherine “Kitty” and Josephine Ann “JoAnn” because they had no idea their mother was pregnant, but they loved their little brother all the same.
Kristina Hemel
Aug 67 min read


Duane Daniel Kriegshauser
Baalmann Mortuary Duane Daniel Kriegshauser Duane Daniel Kriegshauser, 62, of Colby, KS, passed away at Citizens Medical Center, in...
Kristina Hemel
Aug 62 min read


Connie J. Kallaus, 83
Connie J. Kallaus
d. July 26, 2025
Burlington, Colorado
Kristina Hemel
Jul 281 min read


Barbara Lou Liester
January 15, 1934 — July 14, 2025
Barbara Lou Liester, 91, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025. Born on January 15, 1934 near Goodland KS to Mac and Ruth Purvis, Barbara was loved by family and friends for over nine decades.
Married to Arvin Liester of Menlo KS in 1953, Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was known for her kindness and generosity. She graduated from Weskan High School (1951) and attended Fort Hays Kansas State Col
Kristina Hemel
Jul 282 min read
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