Obituaries

Oct 18, 2026

Oct 15, 2026

Larry Lynn White, 81, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Hope Springs in Sharon Springs, Kansas. A devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, accomplished businessman, and a man who truly knew how to enjoy life, Larry leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, adventure, and a lifetime of unforgettable memories.

Born on August 23,...

Oct 14, 2026

Katherine “Kathy” Surmeier passed away on October 14, 2026.

Born to C.B. and Rachael Olberding, Kathy spent most of her life in Colby, Kansas. She married Ed Golemboski in 1960, and together they raised three children: Mark, Mikki, and Rhonda.

Kathy held many roles throughout her life, but perhaps her favorite was bringing people together. Her home was a gathering place for...

Oct 14, 2026

Lynelle Anne (Lohoefener) Fossum died of cancer surrounded by family in Oakley, KS on October 14th, 2026. She was born April 5, 1967, in Oberlin, Kansas to Jerry and Marcia (Ward) Lohoefener. Lyn grew up riding horses and motorcycles, helping her dad work cattle, and having adventures on the family farm north of town. She stayed a tried and true...

Oct 8, 2026

Jana Dene Kahle, 69, of South Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away on October 8, 2026. She was born on August 20, 1957, in Woodward, Oklahoma, to Leon “Tom” and Ruby Lukes.

On March 21, 1980, Jana married the love of her life, Jeffrey Kahle, in Colby, Kansas. She affectionately called him “Honey,” and together they shared more than 46 years of marriage....

Oct 8, 2026

Oct 7, 2026

Dr. Cynthia Jane Duffey Weishapl, 67, of Colby, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. She was born on January 6, 1959, in Colby to Harold and Luella (Kriegh) Duffey.

Cindy grew up on the family farm west of Menlo and graduated from Golden Plains High School in 1977. She was a lifelong learner who continually pursued new opportunities and...

Oct 2, 2026

James Ralph Begley, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on October 2, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on September 15, 1939, in Kellyville, OK, Jim was the beloved son of R. Brown and Verla Begley. He is predeceased by his parents, his brother Jack, and his sisters Glendora, Vida, and Kay Beth.

Jim...

Sep 29, 2026

Harvey Lee Kahle, 78, of Winona, Kansas, passed away September 29, 2026, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. To generations of students, he was Mr. Kahle. To his family, he was Harv or Uncle Harv. He was born June 30, 1948, in Oakley, Kansas, the first of five children born to Roscoe and Margaret Kahle. Harv’s childhood was spent...

Sep 28, 2026

Clinton John Boeger, 66, of Topeka, died Monday, September 28, 2026. He was born on January 14, 1960, to George and Leona (Heinrich) Boeger. Clinton graduated from Grinnell High School and then went to work in the Oil Field.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Georgianna Smith, James Boeger and infant sister Mary Boeger.

Clinton is survived by...

Sep 26, 2026

Richard Frank Bretz was born July 4, 1949, in Colby, Kansas. His parents were Tauscher and Opal (Martin) Bretz. Richard was raised on a farm 12 miles west of Winona, Kansas, with his younger brother Michael. Rich’s life ended on September 26, 2026, after a year long battle with cancer.

Richard graduated in 1967 in the first class from Triplains--the newly...

Sep 20, 2026

Laurence Delbert Touslee was born June 28, 1934, to Laurence Whitey Touslee and Hattie (Erwin) Touslee of Levant, Kansas and died at the age of 92, on September 20, 2026.

He lived in Levant and went to Levant Schools through the 7th grade. Milking cows and doing other farm animal work were his chores, including helping to butcher hogs with his...

Sep 18, 2026

Wenda M. Unruh, 52, of Colby, died Friday, September 18, 2026. She was born on September 26, 1973, in Colby, to James and Betty (Wederski) Unruh. Wenda attended the Colby Public Schools and the Beamgard Learning Center in Atwood.

She is survived by her parents, Jim and Betty Unruh and brother Gail Unruh.

A graveside service will take place at 3:00 p.m....

Sep 17, 2026

Lucy Josephine (Holub) Pochop, second daughter of Florian William and Frances Rose (Chleborad) Holub, was born in rural Beardsley, Kansas, on June 11, 1919. She died on September 17, 2026, at the young age of 107 in Atwood, Kansas.

Lucy was a lifelong resident of Rawlins County, except for a short time during World War II where she worked for the...

Sep 14, 2026

Sep 7, 2026

Gary M. Sloan was born on July 24, 1941, in Colby, Kansas to Royce and Dorothy (Call) Sloan and passed away on Monday September 7, 2026. He was the first grandchild on either side so was treasured and spoiled by his grandparents, aunts and uncles. He grew up on the family farm north of Colby. In those years his dad...

Sep 5, 2026

Vincent Zerr, 94, of Grinnell, died surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 5, 2026. He was born June 29, 1932, in rural Park, KS to Christopher and Barbara Zerr. Vince attended country school and graduated from Park High School. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1951-1953. Vince was united in marriage to Kathleen Baalman on October...

Sep 1, 2026

Kristie Lynn Teeter, 65, of Grinnell KS, passed away September 1st, 2026, in Oakley KS after a long hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born April 24, 1961, in Colby KS to Ammon “Mac” Teeter and Mary Magdalene Seat.

She received her G.E.D in 1978 and a Printers Certificate in 1979, both from Colby Community College. She joined the Navy in...

Aug 31, 2026

Clinton John Gibson was born on July 24, 1976, and passed away on August 31, 2026, following a motorcycle accident in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Clint is the son of LaRae Engel Gibson and the late Larry Gibson. He was a devout Christian, and his family takes comfort in knowing his place in Heaven is secured. Reunited with him in peace are his...

Aug 31, 2026

Rex Leon Buford, 82, of Colby, died Monday, August 31, 2026. He was born August 11, 1944, in Colby, KS to Charles and Josephine (Hatcher) Buford. Rex married Priscilla Kowalke on April 10, 1964, and they were married for 50 years before her passing. Rex worked in the sanitation department for the City of Colby for 41 years before retiring....