OBITUARIES

Jun 29, 2020

Longtime Goodland, Kansas resident, Suzanne Simpson McClure, 61, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020, at the Rose Medical Center in Denver, CO.

Suzanne was born on May 7, 1959, in Tulia, Texas to John N. and Helen Rose (McCasland) Simpson, Jr. She was the younger of two children. Suzanne grew up and attended school in Tulia...

Jun 13, 2020

Lifelong Sharon Springs, KS resident, Rodney J. Robben, 55, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS.

He was born to Joseph O. and Daisy Fay Robben on March 14, 1965 in Cheyenne Wells, CO the youngest of 9 children.

He was united in marriage to Tamara Marie...

Jun 10, 2020

Lifelong Goodland, KS resident Donald James Kernal, 56, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Topside Manor in Goodland.

Don was born on May 30, 1964 in Goodland to Harley B. and Anni F. Schneider Kernal.  He was one of 9 children.

Don was a caregiver for his mother Anni before her death, and...

Jun 4, 2020

Anna (Ann) Hradecky Krayca went to be with her Lord on June 4, 2020 at the age of 103 years old in Russell, Kansas.

Ann was born to Frank and Albina (Dillenburg) Hradecky on the family farm near Fleming, Colorado on October 16, 1916.  She married James Krayca on June 1, 1935 in Sterling, Colorado, and came...

May 20, 2020

Lifelong Sharon Springs, Kansas, resident Wilma J. Whitney, 74, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at El Dorado, Kansas.

She was born January 11, 1946, in Goodland, Kansas, the daughter of Loren Bradford Armstrong and Hazel Alvina (Wilson) Armstrong.  She graduated from Wallace County High School, Sharon Springs, and attended Colby Community College.

On December 18,...

May 17, 2020

Greensburg, Kansas resident and former Kanorado, KS resident Jose “Joe” Sandoval, 53, passed away unexpectedly at this home in Greensburg on Sunday, May 17, 2020.

Joe was born on May 10, 1967 to Jessie Sandoval and Rosalinda Salazar in Burlington, Colorado.  He grew up and attended school in Texas up though the 8th Grade.

Joe...

May 13, 2020

Goodland, KS resident Lucas Christopher Johnson, 3 months old, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Children’s Hospital in Aurora, CO.

Lucas was born on February 7, 2020 in Colby, KS to Elke Kernal and Steven Johnson.

He was known for his infectious smile that would light up a room.  He was always...

May 1, 2020

Aaron H. Feist, 88, of Sharon Springs, KS passed away on May 1, 2020, with his wife, Myrna, at his side at Logan County Manor in Oakley, Kansas.

Born in Great Bend, KS on January 28, 1932, Aaron has lived his whole life in Kansas, graduating from Claflin High School in 1950, He served in the Army...

Apr 18, 2020

Mary Anna Ullrich, an amazingly strong woman with a loving heart, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Lawrence, Kansas.

She grew up on a farm just east of Goodland, Kansas with her brothers Bill, Norman, and sister Ada in the time of the Dust Bowl and the Depression.  When she was a small child, her...

Apr 17, 2020

Janis Louise (Whitmore) Pritts was born to Ray and Verde Whitmore in a sod house in Scott County, KS November 21, 1932. She passed away April 17, 2020 after family farewells.

Janis is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Everett "Ed" Pritts, her son Timothy Carl, and her brother David Whitmore.

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Apr 16, 2020

Ronald J. Herrman, 71, died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance, NE.

He was born December 2, 1948 in Goodland, Kansas to Frank A. and Lena M. (Sponsel) Herrman.

Ron loved to spend time with family. He treasured the moments he had with his mom and dad, brother and sisters,...

Apr 5, 2020

Larry Dale Montandon, 73, left this earth Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, Tennessee. Larry was born to Virgil and Hazel (Grounds) Montandon in Liberal, Kansas, on January 11, 1947. He grew up on a ranch near Wallace, Kansas, and enjoyed being a big brother to his three sisters.

In 1970, he married...

Mar 29, 2020

Howard Leon “Skip” Collins was born on August 23, 1945 in Goodland, KS to Howard Beryl and Alta Lucy (Cambridge) Collins and passed away at the age of 74 on March 29, 2020 in Osage City, KS.

Skip graduated from Weskan High School and proudly served his country for three years in the U.S. Navy during the...

Mar 18, 2020

Longtime Sharon Springs, KS resident Eldon Lee Rohn, 83, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.

Eldon was born on December 8, 1936 in WaKeeney, KS to Ferdinand and Lydia (Dietz) Rohn.  He was one of two children.  He attended school in Wakeeney and graduated from Sharon Springs High School in 1955.

On June 13,...

Mar 18, 2020

Ronald Lewis Estes went home to be with his Lord on March 18, 2020, at the age of 85, following complications from a stroke. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Rowena Sue (Hodge) Estes (1939-2015) and son Michael Edward Estes (1971-2014). He is survived by siblings Hazel Estes of Kanorado, KS, Stan (Bev) Estes...

Mar 14, 2020

Platte City, Missouri and former longtime Goodland, KS resident Virginia Louise Smiley, 100, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 in Platte City, MO.

Virginia was born on September 24, 1919 in Atchison, KS to Edward John and Ruth Lillian (Bailey) Suydam.  She grew up and attended school in Leavenworth, KS and graduated from Leavenworth High School...

Feb 29, 2020

Lifelong Goodland, KS resident, Leonard Vern Young, 83, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Topside Manor in Goodland.

Leonard was born on May 8, 1936 in Goodland to Vernon and Vida (Murray) Young.  He was one of three children.  Leonard attended school in Goodland and graduated from Sherman Community High School in 1954.  From 1955...

Feb 28, 2020

Longtime Yuma, Colorado resident, and a short time resident of Goodland KS, Douglas Lee Sheldon passed away on Feb 28, 2020 at Grace Manner in Burlington, CO. He was 88 years old.

Douglas Lee Sheldon was born on December 25th, 1931 in Ogallala Nebraska to Marvel and Wallace (Slim) Sheldon.

He graduated from Ogallala high...

Feb 25, 2020

Sheila Wanneene Dobbs Gebhards died Tuesday, February 24, 2020 under hospice care at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community in Lawrence, Kansas after a struggle with severe anemia and a failing heart.

Sheila was born May 3, 1934 in Colby, Kansas, the daughter of F.H. and Elsie Carpenter Dobbs. Growing up in the Great Depression was not easy.  Her...

Feb 18, 2020

Lifelong, Goodland, KS resident, Robert Lynn Reed, 67, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, CO.

He was born on November 29, 1952 in Scott City, KS to Lavern Dale and Shirley Maxine (Rapier) Reed.  He was one of 5 children.  Robert attended school in Goodland.

Robert had three...