OBITUARIES

Doyle Lee Smelker

Doyle Lee Smelker

Apr 18, 2025

A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available.

Roger Lee Collins

Roger Lee Collins

Apr 11, 2025

Roger Lee Collins, 79, passed away at the Logan County Senior Living Facility in Oakley, Kansas on April 11, 2025.

He was born on April 19, 1945 to Lewis F. Collins and Mae G. (Carmichael) in St. Francis, Kansas. He grew up in Goodland and graduated from Sherman Community High School in 1963.

Roger worked as a department administrative dispatcher for the...

Raquel G. Gonzalez

Raquel G. Gonzalez

Apr 10, 2025

Longtime Burlington, Colorado resident, Raquel G. Gonzalez, passed away at her home in Burlington on Thursday, April 10, 2025. She was 56 years old.

Raquel was born on August 4, 1968 in Mathis, TX to Jose and Manuela (Garcia) Aguirre. She was one of eight children. She attended school in Mathis.

Raquel, even at a young age, always had a spunk in...

Ericka Rodriguez

Ericka Rodriguez

Apr 8, 2025

Lifelong, Burlington, Colorado resident Ericka Rodriguez, 31, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the Aurora Medical Center in Aurora, CO.

Ericka was born on February 6, 1994 in Burlington, Colorado to Jesus and Maria deJesus Mungaray Acuna Rodriguez. She was one of 5 children. She grew up in Burlington and attended school in Burlington through the 8th grade.

Ericka had...

Gary L. Koop

Gary L. Koop

Apr 1, 2025

Gary L. Koop was born on November 17th, 1952, to Jacob Leonard Koop and Elizabeth Lucille (Finley) Koop in Burlington, Colorado and departed this life on April 1st, 2025 at the age of 72. He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Tamsen Marie (Hoskin) Koop, his children Brian Jacob Hoskin Koop, Lindsay Joy Smith and Collin Drew Koop along...

Donald Duane Stewart

Donald Duane Stewart

Mar 27, 2025

Donald Duane Stewart passed away on March 27, 2025 in Goodyear Arizona, at the age of 82 years old.

Don was born on July 14, 1942 in Goodland, Kansas to Howard E. Stewart and Grace Eileen (Farwell) Stewart. He was the second child born into the family with his sister Anita being the oldest, followed by his sister Ruth and Brother...

Robert Kinnan Evans

Robert Kinnan Evans

Mar 25, 2025

Longtime Goodland resident, Robert "Bob" Kinnan Evans, age 76, passed away Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Ks.

Bob was born June 23, 1949 to Robert and Vera (Kinnan) Evans in Goodland. He graduated from Goodland High School with the class of 1967.

His first job was working in his family's restaurant, Evan's Cafe, in Goodland before pursuing...

James L. Bussen

James L. Bussen

Mar 20, 2025

Lifelong Wallace County resident, Jim Bussen, passed away on March 20, 2025 at Greeley County Hospital in Tribune, KS. He was born on October 3rd, 1946 to Leo Bussen and Dolores (Basgall) Bussen in Goodland, KS. He was the oldest of six: Twins Butch and Johnny, Kenan, Trina, and Mark. He attended Wallace Grade School in Wallace, Kansas and Wallace...

Connie Adair Korbelik

Connie Adair Korbelik

Mar 16, 2025

Connie Adair Korbelik, 82, passed away at the Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital on Sunday, March 16, 2025, after a courageous battle with COPD for many years.

She was born on May 14, 1942, to James Andrew (Andy) and Lelah Ilene (Hawks) Still in Goodland, Kansas. Connie attended elementary school in California, middle school in Denver, Colorado, and graduated from Burlington...

Dawson Ross Hogan

Dawson Ross Hogan

Mar 14, 2025

Dawson Ross Hogan, 20, tragically passed away on March 14, 2025, as a result of an automobile accident on I-70. He was on his way home from college to spend spring break with his family.

Dawson was born on December 10, 2004, in Salina, KS, to Dana Bonilla Hogan and Steve Hogan. He and his siblings were members of St. John’s...

Larry Dean Smith

Larry Dean Smith

Mar 14, 2025

Larry Dean Smith, 72, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025. He was born on February 13, 1953, in Garden City, Kansas to Elmer and Luella (McIntyre) Smith. A devoted son, brother, stepdad and uncle, he lived in Sharon Springs, KS. He graduated from Weskan High School in 1971 and attended Colby Community College.

He was a lifelong farmer and rancher...

Martha Ann Gunderson

Martha Ann Gunderson

Mar 11, 2025

Martha Ann Gunderson, 94, of Goodland, KS peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of March 11, 2025.

She was born in St. Louis, MO on September 12, 1930, to Fay Harris Sweany and Frances Bishop Sweany. Martha is preceded in death by the loss of her loving husband Carroll Gunderson on April 17, 1993 and her brother Charles Sweany...

Greg A. Corman

Greg A. Corman

Mar 9, 2025

Greg Alan Corman, age 51, of Burlington, Colorado, unexpectedly passed away on March 9, 2025, in his home. He was born on May 2, 1973, in Burlington, Colorado, to Bruce and Penny Corman. He was the oldest of two children.

Greg graduated from Burlington High School in 1991 and continued his education at Colorado State University. He later transferred to Texas...

Robert Gary Wieber

Robert Gary Wieber

Mar 8, 2025

Robert Gary Wieber, 82, passed away at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas on March 8, 2025.

He was born on January 11, 1943 to Robert and Dorothy (Comstock) Wieber in Spokane, Washington. He graduated from Lewiston High School in Lewiston, ID in 1961.

Gary served in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1966. On November 12, 1984, he was united...

Janet Marie Krause

Janet Marie Krause

Feb 27, 2025

Janet Marie (Dosland) Krause, born March 2nd 1957 in Glendale, CA, passed away peacefully at her home in Idalia, Colorado on February 27, 2025. She was comfortable and surrounded by her family. 

Janet was known by several names: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mom, Gram, Friend, RN, and the “Boss”. She dedicated her life to her family and loved nothing more than her...

William Emmett Fulcher, Sr.

William Emmett Fulcher, Sr.

Feb 23, 2025

Goodland, Kansas resident and former Ottumwa, Iowa resident William Emmett Fulcher, Sr., passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at his home in Goodland, KS.

Bill was born on February 23, 1943 in Ottumwa, IA to Loyal and Irene (Kent) Fulcher. He was one of three children. He attended school in Ottumwa and graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1961. In...

August Bill Cole

August Bill Cole

Feb 22, 2025

***Due to the impending weather for Tuesday, Memorial Services for Bill have been moved to Thursday, March, 6th at 11:00 AM. ***

August Bill Cole, 85, of Goodland, KS passed away at Topside Manor in Goodland, Kansas on February 22, 2025. He was born on February 7, 1939 to Gerald and Martha (Schields) in Cheyenne County, Kansas.

He attended Edson High School...

Carole Irene Jarrett

Carole Irene Jarrett

Feb 18, 2025

Lifelong Goodland, KS resident, Carole Irene Jarrett, 82, passed away in Goodland on February 18, 2025 following a recent illness.

Carole was born on October 8, 1942 to Albert and Esther (Nelson) Peter. Carole was a graduate of Goodland High School, class of 1960, and attended Kansas State University. On August 12, 1962, Carole married Rodney Ray Jarrett at Emmanuel Lutheran...

Bonnie Duell

Bonnie Duell

Feb 12, 2025

Bonnie Lou (Hurd) Duell, 92, of Goodland, KS passed away Topside Manor in Goodland, Kansas on February 12, 2025. She was born on June 24, 1932, to Carl and Lola (Morey) Hurd, in Goodland, Kansas.

Bonnie was a graduate of Goodland Community High School in 1950. 

Bonnie was united in marriage to Marvin Duell on June 8, 1952, in Goodland, KS at...

Becky Hargadine

Becky Hargadine

Feb 11, 2025

Becky Hargadine, 63, of Goodland, Kansas, passed away on February 11, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. She was born on May 26, 1961, to Dean and Esta Hargadine in Goodland, Kansas. She was one of two children. A beloved member of her community, Becky worked as a waitress for years at Huskeys truck stop and as a CNA...