OBITUARIES

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...

Vicki Brantl

Vicki Brantl

Feb 10, 2025

Vicki Brantl, 69, of Burlington, CO, passed away unexpectedly at her home on February 10, 2025.

Vicki was born on May 1, 1955, in Minot, ND, to Edward and Jacqueline (Peterson) Bjork., graduating from Minot High School in 1973. An avid athlete, she excelled in both softball and golf.

In 1976, Vicki married the love of her life, David Brantl, in Minot....

Margaret Ann Baalman

Margaret Ann Baalman

Feb 8, 2025

Margaret Ann Baalman, 83, of Goodland, KS passed away at her home in Goodland, Kansas on February 8, 2025. She was born on April 24, 1941 Carl and Dorothy (McCurdy) Cress in Bird City, Kansas

Margaret was united in marriage LeRoy Baalman on February 9, 1959, in Grinnell, KS. To this union they had two sons Wayne and Gerald.

 Her hobbies in...

Robert Oliver Beckner

Robert Oliver Beckner

Jan 26, 2025

Robert (Bob) Oliver Beckner went to be with Jesus Sunday morning at sunrise, January 26, 2025, at the age of 88.

Bob was born November 5, 1936, to Francis Harvey and Martha Olive (Wilken) Beckner in rural Levant Kansas, and attended the school districts in Brewster and Goodland, Kansas. In 1959, Bob met the love of his life, Dorothy Elaine Watkins,...

Mildred Ruth Buchli

Mildred Ruth Buchli

Jan 25, 2025

Mildred Ruth Buchli (Hill), 86, She passed away at Her home in Goodland, Kansas on January 25, 2025. She was born on June 11, 1938, to Joseph and Clara (Reicker) Hill in Englewood, Colorado. 

Mildred was united in marriage to Carroll Eugene Buchli on August 16, 1955, at the Lawry Airforce Academy. To this union they had Five children, Ray, Sandra,...

Michael William van Maarth

Michael William van Maarth

Jan 23, 2025

Michael William van Maarth, 75, was called home to Heaven on January 23, 2025, at the Medical Center of Aurora after a brief illness. The wonderful care team at MCA did everything they could think of but were unsuccessful, proving that the only thing stronger than a stubborn Norwegian is God Almighty. Mike was born to Robert (Bob) van Maarth,...

Keith Paul Jostes

Keith Paul Jostes

Jan 22, 2025

On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Keith Paul Jostes, our eternal light of joy and mischief, entered heaven’s gates and into the loving arms of his parents. Keith was the youngest of five children born to Gene and Rosemary (Lobmeyer) Jostes. He was born on October 18, 1965, in Burlington, Colorado. His birthday was his favorite holiday and will never be...

Eric Richardson

Eric Richardson

Jan 20, 2025

Michael Eric Richardson, Eric, age 55, left this world on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital in Burlington, CO. He was born November 3, 1969 in Burlington, CO to William Richardson & Sandra Peters, he was the youngest of three children.

Eric spent his entire life in Burlington, attended the Burlington School District with the class of...

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