Jun 7, 2020

Kathleen “Kathy” Marie Rains, 71, of Oakley, died Sunday, June 7, 2020, at the Logan County Hospital. She was born January 31, 1949, in Selden, KS, to Leonard and Elda (Kincaid) Brown. Kathy graduated from Selden High School in 1967 and attended Goodland Vo-Tech for cosmetology. On February 21, 1971, Kathy married Mike Rummel and they moved to Oakley. To...

Jun 7, 2020

Jackie Lee Fossett, 78, of Mathis, TX, formerly of Atwood, KS, died Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Doctor’s Regional Medical Center, in Corpus Christi, TX. He was born September 9, 1941, in Norton, KS, to Pleasant and Relda (Carpenter) Fossett. Jackie served in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parent; wife, Bobbie Kay Fossett; son,...

May 29, 2020

Marcia Hoft Matzek, 60, of Colby, Kansas died Friday, May 29, 2020, at Logan County Hospital, in Oakley surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 1, 1959, in Phillipsburg, KS, to Harold and Mary (Bell) Hoft. Marcia enjoyed yard sales, crafting, collecting gemstones and reading. One of her greatest loves was chasing her grandkids and watching their sports...

May 26, 2020

Sammy Duane Busby, 76, of Colby, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Prairie Senior Living Complex, Colby. He was born August 18, 1943, in St. Francis, KS, to Willard and Pauline (Trembly) Busby. Sammy graduated from St. Francis High School and served in the United States Air Force. After his time in the service he was an over the road...

May 19, 2020

Virginia Mae Curry, 68, of Levant, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020,at her home. She was born March 8, 1952, in Colby, KS, to Douglas and Nettie(Stickel) Griggs. Ginny graduated from Colby High School. On December 21, 1968,Ginny married Gary Curry. She was a farm wife and worked for Head Start for 10 years. One of her biggest joys in life...

May 19, 2020

George Lee Shackelton, 84, of Colby, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Prairie Senior Living Complex. He was born August 22, 1935 in Pittsburg, KS to Oscar and Hazel (Shepeard) Shackelton. He married Mary Lyon on August 24, 1960 in Faulkner, KS. During his life he obtained two college degrees, one from Pittsburg KS State...

May 17, 2020

Katherine Louise Weber, 94, of Oakley, left this world on Sunday, May 17, 2020, to meet the Lord and those who have gone before her. She passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family. Katie was born August 28, 1925, in St. Peter, KS, to Balthasar and Margareth (Rohleder) Brungardt. She grew up on a farm near St. Peter...

May 12, 2020

Beckie Nadine Kvasnicka (Jernigan), 95, of Oakley, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at the Logan County Hospital. She was born on July 7, 1924, in Admire, KS to Reese A. and Flora (Haller) Jernigan. Nadine graduated from Admire High school in Topeka, KS in 1943. After graduation she worked at Southwestern Bell as a switchboard operator. On June 8, 1946,...

May 12, 2020

John Raymond Burk, 91, of Atwood, KS, left this world on May 12, 2020. He was born on June 13, 1928, on the family farm north of McDonald, KS, where he lived until his retirement years. He was the youngest child of John Stephen and Helena Anna (Deyle) Burk. John and his four siblings attended Lone Tree Grade School, District...

May 7, 2020

Roger Abell, 61, of Orion, KS, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at his home. He was born August 1, 1958, to Robert and Marjorie Abell, and raised on the family farm in Gove County where he remained for most of his life. He was a 1977 graduate of Grinnell High School, and earned certifications in diesel mechanics from Goodland Vo-Tech....

May 6, 2020

Mary Anna Loftus formerly of Sedalia, Missouri passed away on May 6, 2020, at the age of 86. She was born September 10, 1933, to Anthony Joseph and Mary Genevieve (Millane) Arndt in Fairfield, Iowa. She grew up on her parent’s farm and later attended Ottumwa Heights High School and College operated by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary....

May 3, 2020

Edwin “Speed” Sander was born April 8, 1928 in Victoria, KS. Speed was the first boy born of Severin A. Sander and Brigette L. Graf. He had five older sisters, Severina Engel, Edna Erwin, Alberta Lile, Lucille Sander and Alice Schoenberger. He had four younger brothers, Melvin, Alvin, Marvin, and Ronald Sander. The family lived outside of Gove, Kansas growing...

Apr 27, 2020

Larry Dean Finley, beloved son of John (Jack) Finley and Doris Finley, passed away on Monday April 27th, 2020, at the age of 67, of natural causes. Larry was an artist, DJ, and brother to Steve, Kevin, Doug, and Brad. He had been accepted after high school into the Art Institute. He later married Paula McKinney and had a beautiful...

Apr 27, 2020

Beatrice Angela Kanak , died on Monday, April 27, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Center, Atwood, Kansas. She was 90 years old. Beatrice was born on November 11, 1929 in Stratton, Nebraska to Joseph and Rosie (Kacirek) Janousek. She grew up on a farm in rural Atwood, Kansas. She was one of nine children. She shared many memories of her...

Apr 26, 2020

Peter Caines, 84, of Colby, died Sunday, April 26, 2020, at his home. He was born March 20, 1936 in North Tidworth, England to Reginald and Florence (Partridge) Caines. Peter served in the Royal Army during the Korean War. On October 10, 1964, he married Phyllis Smart. They move from England, settling in Colby, KS on July 17, 1979. Peter...

Apr 25, 2020

James V. Robben, 86, of Oakley, died Saturday, April 25, 2020, at the Logan County Hospital. He was born December 26, 1933, in Angelus, KS, to Francis and Mary Robben. James attended Angelus Grade School, Westmont Seminary, in Chicago, IL and then St. Joseph’s Military Academy, in Hays, KS. On August 16, 1955, Jim married Luella Truetken, in Park, KS....

Apr 23, 2020

Ashton Maria Kough went to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at the family home. Ashton was born February 5, 1979, in Colby, KS. Her parents, Roger and Connie (Kirk) Kough, and her brother, Chase, welcomed her into their home and life in May 1984 at the age of five. Ashton was known for her magnificent smile,...

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Apr 4, 2020

Martin Dale Carman, 67, of Colby, died Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Hays Medical Center. He was born January 2, 1953, in Oberlin, KS, to Paul and Mary (Yeager) Carman. Martin attended school in Oberlin, graduating in 1972. He had worked for Roofmasters and then the City of Colby for 37 years. Martin married Wilma Brown on July 9, 1973,...