Apr 17, 2023

Bonnie L. Plummer, 93, of Colby, KS, passed into heaven April 17, 2023. Born on November 16, 1929, to Ora E. and Samantha (Bess) McKinley, she was the youngest of ten children. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and husband Marvin Plummer. Bonnie is survived by her children, Terry (Sandy) Plummer, Jan Plummer Hayek, Susan (David) Plummer...

Apr 17, 2023

Ray Thomas “Jack” Duncan, 75, of Levant, KS, died Monday, April 17, 2023, at his home, surrounded by family with much laughter, prayer, and love. He was born January 20, 1948, in Hayward, CA, to Floyd and Evelyn (Cranston) Duncan. Jack was a loving husband married to Marla “Suzi” (Smahlik) Duncan for 52 years, a proud father for 42 years,...

Apr 15, 2023

Evelyn Delores Zimmerman, 88, of Colby, died Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby. She was born January 16, 1935, in Flagler, CO, to Homer and Marjorie (Clemans) Mundell. Evelyn was raised by her grandmother, Frances Adolph, and graduated from Winona High School. She then married Doyle J. Zimmerman on June 14, 1953, in Colby. To this union...

Apr 13, 2023

Cleta Mae Herren was born April 5, 1936, to Joseph and Clara (Mazanek) Vacura. She passed away April 13, 2023, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby, KS, at the age of 87 years and 8 days. She attended the local country school, District No. 33 Jackson, in Jennings Township. Cleta attended Jennings Rural High School and graduated from Decatur Community High...

Apr 13, 2023

Daniel Leroy Bixenman was born on October 12, 1950, in Denver, CO. At age five Dan found himself in St. Joseph’s Orphanage in Eldorado, KS with his siblings. In 1958, he and his three siblings were adopted by Bob and Mary Helen Bixenman. That was his introduction to farm life, on the family place near Levant, KS. The remaining years...

Apr 11, 2023

Susie Youngblood, 70, of Atwood, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at HaysMed in Hays, KS. She was born in Cumberland, MD, on October 24, 1952, to Gene and Geraldine (Swisher) Files. Susie enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping and spending time with family and friends. She was a caregiver for many elderly people. On April 25, 1986, Susie married Joe Youngblood in...

Apr 9, 2023

Rita K. Schwarz, 99, of Grinnell, died Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was born December 11, 1923, in Selden, KS, to Frederick and Rosa (Kaus) Juenemann. Rita married Walter Schwarz on June 4, 1946. They made their home on the Schwarz homestead northeast of Angelus. To this union, seven children were born. She was preceded in death by her...

Apr 9, 2023

Jerry Vernon Yates passed away early morning, April 9, 2023, at his home in Oakley, at the age of 55. He was born July 20, 1967, in Scott City, KS, to Thomas Harvey Yates and Ruth Marie (Garrison) Yates. He married Nancy Rebarchek in 1995. To this union three children were born. Jerry leaves behind his wife, Nancy Yates, of...

Apr 8, 2023

Lila Jean Leitner, 89, died on April 8, 2023, at Linden Court Retirement Home in North Platte, NE. She was born on August 4, 1933, to Herman and Luella Solko. She attended the Walsh Country School before moving to Trenton, Nebraska. Lila was united in marriage to Robert J. Leitner on March 29, 1951. Lila was a member of the...

Apr 6, 2023

Cleon W. (Albers) Heinrich, passed away Thursday evening, April 6, 2023, at HaysMed, at the age of 96. She was born August 6, 1926, to Theodore and Anna (Beckman) Albers, at the family home north of Angelus, KS. She married John Heinrich on September 21, 1944, in Angelus. Cleon worked as a cook for the Angelus and Grinnell schools for...

Apr 2, 2023

Lois Francis Harrison, age 89 of Hopkins, MN, formerly of Grand Rapids, MN and Eden Prairie, MN, died Sunday, April 2, 2023, at The Glenn Hopkins. Born in Denver, Colorado, she was raised in Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska, but lived most of her adult life in Minnesota. Lois married Theron “Jack” Harrison on January 1, 1950, in Lexington. NE. They...

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Mar 27, 2023

On October 4th, 1943, God sent a special soul to the small town of Miltonvale, Kansas To Glenn William and Verla Elsie Lockard Weber, whom they named Vivian Joyce. Her big sister Merna Eilene welcomed her with open arms, thus beginning a childhood of mischievous adventures. The two sisters shared a special bond that lasted an entire lifetime. She was...

Mar 20, 2023

James L. Urbanek, 79, of Colby died Monday, March 20, 2023, in Colby. He was born August 25, 1943, in Lincoln, Kansas, to Benjamin and Margaret (Schroeder) Urbanek. He graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1961. Jim served in the United States Navy. On October 17, 1964, he married Cheryl Jimison. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers,...

Mar 19, 2023

Aaron Matthew Beesley was welcomed into Jesus’ arms on Sunday, March 19th, 2023. The following day Aaron’s precious body was held by his family for only a few hours. Though his time with us was short, the impact Aaron has left will remain with us forever. Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in our hearts. Aaron is...

Mar 19, 2023

Carson Charles Cobb, born October 19, 1975, in Colorado Springs, CO, passed away March 19, 2023, in Colby, KS. Carson was a gentle soul with a tender heart and a formidable presence. He loved the solitude of driving a truck, the danger of dirt biking through the mountains, and the thrill of picking up unique items at antique stores. Carson...

Mar 17, 2023

Mason Zackary Givens, 17, of Colby, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023. He was born August 23, 2005, in Colby, KS. Mason enjoyed the outdoors, riding ATVs, spending time hunting and fishing with his dad and Doug. He was a happy owner of multiple collections. Mason enjoyed music, particularly Upchurch, working out, and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs. He...

Mar 16, 2023

Margaret “Peggy” Jane Muehlenkamp, 85, of Oakley, died Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Hays Medical Center. She was born on July 1, 1937, in Hays, to James and Orpha (Mountford) Moss. Margaret enjoyed reading the Bible and was a member of the Mormon Church and later joined the Catholic Church. She participated in the Red Hats Society, Daughters of Isabella,...

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