Alva Mae Horn
Aug 15, 2025
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.
She graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1966, the same...
Gale Merlin Schaffer
Aug 7, 2025
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.
Gale was a devoted...
Dennise Dianne Dible
Aug 6, 2025
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. Dennise was an orthopedic technician and was stationed in Germany,...
Terry Lynn Overton
Aug 5, 2025
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...
Duane Daniel Kriegshauser
Aug 3, 2025
Duane Daniel Kriegshauser, 62, of Colby, KS, passed away at Citizens Medical Center, in Colby, on August 3, 2025, with his wife Kelly by his side.
Duane was born in Edina, MO, on August 9, 1962, to Daniel and Jacqueline (Clark) Kriegshauser. He was the youngest of six children, he grew up knowing the value of hard work and the importance...
Donald Joe Mildrexler
Aug 2, 2025
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.
Joe grew up on Lake Street,...
Judith Jean Harvey
Jul 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of a beloved soul, Judith Jean (Bond) Harvey, whose presence graced the lives of many. Though each life’s story is uniquely written, the memory of a cherished individual lives on in the tapestry of those they touched, woven into the gentle laughter at a family gathering, the...
Naomi Ruth Crossley
Jul 20, 2025
Naomi Ruth Crossley, 90, of Oakley, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Logan County Independent Living Apartments, where she had been a resident for almost eight years, in Oakley, KS. She was born December 9, 1934, at home in Wellington, KS to Loyal M. and Leona (Blunk) Gaskill. Naomi Ruth Gaskill married Galyn F. Crossley June 5, 1955,...
Gladys Evelyn Sramek
Jul 19, 2025
Gladys Evelyn Sramek, 104, of Atwood, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Prairie Senior Living Complex in Colby, surrounded by love.
Gladys was born on March 21, 1921, on her family’s farm in Sylvan Grove, Kansas, to Frank and Mary (Vocasek) Shanelec. The youngest of six children, she grew up knowing the value of hard work and...
Patrick Aaron Porter
Jul 9, 2025
Patrick Aaron Porter, 62 of Oakley died on July 9, 2025, at his home southwest of Oakley. He was born on June 27, 1963, to J.G. (Pete) Porter and Mary Ann (Temaat) Porter in Oakley and was the youngest of five children.
Pat grew up in Oakley attending St. Joseph’s Catholic School and Oakley Public Schools in Jr. High and High...
Patty Lou Wagoner
Jul 7, 2025
With deep love and cherished memories, the family of Patty Lou Wagoner announces her passing on July 7, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on February 9, 1938, on the family farm in McDonald, Kansas, to Laurel and Maudie Kelley. Pat lived a remarkable life defined by strength, humor, and a boundless heart for others.
In high school, Pat was...
Robert Duane Ekberg
Jul 1, 2025
Robert “Bob” Duane Ekberg, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at the age of 96, at Prairie Senior Living Complex in Colby, Kansas.
Born on August 7, 1928, to Morris and Merle Ekberg, Bob was raised on the family farm where he cultivated a lifelong connection to the land. He graduated from Levant High...
David Lee Mariman
Jun 29, 2025
David (Dave) Lee Mariman, 61, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, Kansas, surrounded by his family.
Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home in Grand Island has been entrusted with arrangements.
There will be no visitation held. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 3, 2025, at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in...
William Leo Wieland
Jun 28, 2025
William “Bill” Leo Wieland, 94, of Colby passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. Bill was born in Colby on May 20, 1931, to H.L. and Katherine Ann Wieland. He was raised in Missouri by his aunt and uncle who he fondly called Ma and Dad Cohen until he was a...
Shirley Ochs
Jun 27, 2025
Shirley Ochs, 61, of Park, KS passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 27, 2025, after a second battle with cancer. She was born on October 11, 1963, to Billy and Sophie Ochs. Shirley was the fifth of their six daughter family. She was raised on a farm near Park, KS and really enjoyed the outdoors and her...
