Obituaries

Aug 30, 2012

Emma June Lock, of Oakley, was born silently at 12:34 p.m. on August 30, 2012 at Citizens Medical Center, Colby. She “danced” peacefully on to meet Jesus. Emma is the daughter of Derek and Melissa Lock of Oakley. “How silently she tiptoed into our world, but what an imprint her tiny footsteps have left on our hearts.” Emma weighed 6...

Aug 7, 2012

Maurice Deaun “Red” Campbell, 77, of Colby, died Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at Kaye Pogue Hospice of Salina, Kansas. He was born April 8, 1935 to Roy and Velma (Goebel) Campbell in Womer, KS. He received his elementary education in various one room country schools and was a 1953 graduate of Lebanon High School. He was awarded the State Farm...

Aug 4, 2012

Charlie J. Hullet, 89, of Oakley, died Saturday, August 04, 2012 at Logan County Manor. He was born on March 6, 1923 to Fred and Mabel (Stevenson) Hullet in Orion. He was a life time farmer of the area. In 1984 he inherited a quarter of ground and was able to fulfill a dream he had by making it into...

Jul 24, 2012

Leo M. Ludwig, 86, of Oakley, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Logan County Hospital. He was born March 19, 1926 to Math and Ethel (Adams) Ludwig in Cheyenne Wells, CO. He attended the Catholic School and graduated from Cheyenne Wells High School in 1943. He worked in the family grocery store until he enlisted in the United States Navy...

Jul 17, 2012

Jul 16, 2012

Gerard “Gerry” Dickman, 61, of Colby, died July 16, 2012, in Denver, Colorado. He was born October 18, 1950 to Edmund and Theresa (Morin) Dickman in Hays, Kansas. He married Rebecca Margheim on November 26, 1970, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church of Angelus, Kansas. He was a construction worker, certified mechanic and field agent for Knights of Columbus. He was...

Jul 16, 2012

Mary Ruth Cech, 60, of Colby, died July 16, 2012, in Hays, KS. She was born January 19, 1952 to Charles and Eileen Tauscher Cech in Oakley, Kansas. She started working for Thomas County in 1978 and in 1984 started as the Thomas County Appraisers serving 28 years. She was active with Kansas State Real Estate Appraisal Board, Kansas County...

Jul 15, 2012

Claude W. Herren, 81, of Colby, died July 15, 2012, in Colby, Kansas. He was born February 3, 1931 to Onnie D. and Minnie (Love) Herren in Colby, Kansas. He married Cleta Vacura on August 26, 1956. He was a farmer. He was drafted into Army in 1954 and served until 1956. He was active member of the American Legion,...

Jul 15, 2012

Gerald F. Shelton, 90, of Russell Springs, died Sunday, July 15, 2012 in Colby. He was born Nov. 15, 1921 to Irl and Florence (Sparks) Shelton in Russell Springs. Gerald lived in Russell Spring with his wife Gertrude for 24 years. They were residents of Colorado Springs for 33 years where he worked as a mechanic and raised 5 children....

Jun 28, 2012

Larry F. Robben, 65, of Oakley, died Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Logan County Hospital. He was born Oct 16, 1946 to Francis and Laverna (Lintel) Robben in Colby. He graduated from Oakley High School in 1964. He married wife Alice Engel on March 30, 1985. He was a member of the Oakley Knights of Columbus and an owner/operator or...

Jun 13, 2012

James Bernard Merica passed away June 13, 2012 at the age of 91 in Colby, Kansas. He was born on February 5, 1921 to Homer and Pansy (Watts) Merica in Quinter, KS. He married Loraine D. Cook on August 22, 1942 and they celebrated 60 years of marriage together, before Loraine’s passing in 2003. He served in the Army and...

May 15, 2012

Larry Mayer, 71, of Brewster, died May 15, 2012, in Parker, Colorado. He was born October 25, 1940 to William and Lucille (Erwin) Mayer in Goodland, Kansas. He married Judith Diggins on May 23, 1959. He was a computer field service manager. Preceded in death by his wife; parents; brother, Robert Mayer. Survived by his sons, David Mayer (Brewster), Todd...

May 12, 2012

Dennis P. Ryan, 79, from Colby, died Saturday, May 12, 2012, surrounded by many family members. Dennis was born to Thomas and Clara Bremenkamp Ryan. Dennis graduated high school from the Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City, CO. He was a lifetime farmer, member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4th degree Knight of Columbus, VFW and United States Army. Dennis...

May 10, 2012

May 9, 2012

William J. Schulte (Bill), Oakley, departed this life on May 9, 2012. Bill was born November 14, 1927 in Angeles, KS to Geo J. and Agnes (Ostmeyer) Schulte. He received his education through the Angeles public school system and later graduated from Grinnell High School. In 1949 George and Bill opened Schulte Home and Auto, Firestone in Oakley, KS. Bill...

May 8, 2012

Amil “Wayne” Rebarchek, 78, of Orion, died Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at his home. He was born July 15, 1933 in Orion to Wayne Amil and Carrie Pearlene (George) Rebarchek. He married Charlene Bedrang on Dec 13, 1953 and to this union came four Children. He served in the United States Army (1957-1959). He was a farmer, rancher and member...

May 5, 2012

Apr 27, 2012

Anna Christena Weed, 84, of Oakley, died April 27, 2012. She was born July 7, 1927 to Rasmus and Sarah (Pounds) Jensen in Lincoln County, KS. She married Kenneth Weed on August 25, 1945. She was a homemaker and a life time resident of the Levant, Kansas area. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Weed; parents, Rasmus and Sarah...

Apr 26, 2012

Joyce A. Bartell, 75, of Winona, died April 26, 2012. She was born March 19, 1937 to Albert and Edna (Wing) Freeman in Garden City, KS. She married Robert (Bob) Bartell on November 24, 1959. She was a hair dresser and also did bookkeeping for the Bartell Drilling. She served on the Winona City Council, Winona School Council and on...

Apr 14, 2012

Chris Bieker, 53, of Colby, died Saturday, April 14, 2012. He was born Dec 16, 1958, to Theodore and Leona (Billinger) Bieker in Colby, KS. He graduated from Colby High School in 1976. Chris married Sharon (Payne) Bieker on Sept 23, 1978. Chris worked for the City of Colby as the Public Works Director and was the former Thomas County...