Joni Lynn Jackson
Nov 1, 2025
Joni Lynn (Summers) Jackson, 63, of Colby, KS passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Joni was born on September 1, 1962, in WaKeeney, KS, to William Eugene and Karen Grace (Sandlin) Summers. She graduated from Colby High School with the Class of 1980. On February 19, 1982, she was united in marriage to Gary Wade Jackson in Colby, KS.
Joni was...
Cheryl M. Jackson
Oct 24, 2025
Cheryl Mae (Harris) Arnberger Jackson, 79, of Colby, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 24th, 2025, at Hays Medical Center, surrounded by love and family.
Born on September 17, 1946, in Sherman, Texas, to Raymond and Pearl (Walker) Harris, Cheryl lived a life filled with compassion, laughter, and unwavering strength. During her junior year of high school, she moved to Albany,...
Ferman L. Gibson
Oct 24, 2025
Ferman L. Gibson, 69, of Oakley, died Friday, October 24, 2025. He was born December 21, 1955, to J. Duane and Betty Gibson of Monument, KS. Ferman was the fourth child born into this family: Janet M. Collins, of Oakley, Ernest L. Gibson (deceased), Larry L. Gibson (deceased) and Amy L. Gibson (deceased).
Ferman graduated from Oakley High School in 1974....
Marjorie Ann Weishaar
Oct 21, 2025
Marjorie ‘Marge’ Ann (Karlin) Weishaar, 87, resident of Colby, died peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025. She was born August 2nd, 1938, in Hays, KS, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Schoendaller) Karlin. She attended grade school in Catherine, KS and high school at Girls Catholic High School (now Thomas More...
Patrick Joseph Giebler
Oct 19, 2025
Patrick Joseph Giebler - Beloved Husband, Father, Teacher, and Man of Faith.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Patrick Joseph Giebler, a devoted husband, loving father, and dedicated educator, who left this world surrounded by family and faith.
Patrick was a man who found joy in the simple and profound moments of life—discussing literature with his students,...
John L. "Jack" Ostmeyer
Oct 17, 2025
John Lee “Jack” Ostmeyer, 85, of Oakley, died Friday, October 17, 2025.
Jack was born July 9, 1940, in Oakley, the son of Tony and Armella (Schwebach) Ostmeyer. Jack was a proud Oakley Plainsman graduating with the class of 1958.
Jack married Billie Munk in 1960. Together they had three sons, Jeff, Pat, and Todd. After Billie's passing in 1967 when the...
Mary Esther Herbel
Oct 16, 2025
Mary Esther (Bell) Herbel, 82, Colby KS passed away on Thursday October 16, 2025, at Shawnee Parc Facility in Overland Park, KS.
Mary was born on June 8, 1943 in St. Francis, KS and was the daughter of Loren “Claude” and Marie (Appel) Bell. She grew up on the family farm in McDonald, KS with her parents and brother where she...
Maxine Marie Wright
Oct 13, 2025
Maxine Marie Wright, age 83, of Atwood, KS, passed away on October 13, 2025, in Kearney, Nebraska. She was born on June 14, 1942, in Atwood, KS, to Glenn and Avilda (Reeves) Frick.
Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Harvey Wright, sons, Kevin Most and Kenny Most Jr., brother Richard Frick, grandson Tate and his parents (daughter-in-law Kathy...
Margaret Ann Feldt
Oct 13, 2025
Margaret Ann “Marge” (Beyer) Feldt, 95, of Grinnell, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She most recently resided in Overland Park, KS, having moved there to be closer to her family.
Marge was born in Hays, KS, on August 18, 1930, to Lillian (O’Leary Urban) and Raymond J. Beyer. She was seventh of...
Frances A. Griego
Oct 11, 2025
Frances Ann Griego, 83, of Colby, died Saturday, October 11, 2025. She was born on August 19, 1942, to Frank and Anna Bosch. Frances worked for Pepsi in Colby for 15 years and was a cook at the Senior Progress Center. She was an amazing home maker and dedicated to her family. Raising her children and watching them grow is...
Bonnie Rae Ehmann
Oct 7, 2025
With hearts full of love and gratitude, the family of Bonnie Rae “Boo” Ehmann, 57, of Colorado, and most recently of Herndon, Kansas, shares her unexpected passing on October 7, 2025.
Bonnie was born in Carol, Iowa, to Don and Carolyn Bahr, who later made their home in Artesia, New Mexico. Both her parents and her beloved sister, Sue, preceded her...
Leona Ann Clark
Oct 7, 2025
Leona Ann Diederich Clark passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, at Prairie Senior Center in Colby.
Leona was born in Selden, KS on April 26, 1941, to Julius Diederich and Mae (Weaver) Diederich. At an early age her father nicknamed her “Butch” which she carried with her the rest of her life. She grew up and attended school in Selden....
Michael Lee O'Brien
Oct 1, 2025
Michae Lee O’Brien, age 52, departed this earth on October 1, 2025. He was the son of Robert J. O’Brien of Apple Valley, California and Betty Jo Baird of Brewster, Kansas. Mike was born on September 7, 1973, in Denver, Colorado. He completed High School at Littleton High School in Littleton, Colorado. His favorite pastime growing up was fishing, hiking...
Robert Wayne Coleman
Sep 16, 2025
Robert Wayne Coleman, 85, of Colby died Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby. He was born in Bassett, NE on July 1, 1940, to Robert G. and Viola (Wyant) Coleman. Bob married Shirley Schutte on November 27, 1961, and to this union three children were born. He worked for Kansas Nebraska Gas for 35 years and retired...
Jhett Dale Draper
Sep 14, 2025
Jhett Dale Draper was born silently into this world on September 14, 2025, to John (JD) and Kinzie Draper. Though he spent only moments in his parents’ arms, his little life spoke volumes. From the moment they knew of him, he was deeply loved and brought immense joy.
Jhett is cherished and will forever be loved and remembered by his parents,...