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Bryan W. Weems Jr.Bryan W. Weems, Jr., 92, passed away at Garden Terrace at Overland Park, on August 3, 2025. He was bor...
08/05/2025

Bryan W. Weems Jr.

Bryan W. Weems, Jr., 92, passed away at Garden Terrace at Overland Park, on August 3, 2025. He was born on September 14, 1932 to Bryan Sr. and Catherine (Hamer) Weems, in Roff, Oklahoma. He was one of six children.He attended elementary school in Lahoma, OK and graduated in 1950 from Sayre High School in Sayre, OK. On April 6, 1953, he married Norma Connally in Collyer, KS. To this union they had six children Jerry, Willie, Joya, Eva, Tim,...

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08/04/2025

Sadie Smelker

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Gary Lee WeberGary L. Weber, 77, of Sylvan Grove, KS passed away July 31, 2025.He was born on June 19, 1948 in Colby, KS...
08/02/2025

Gary Lee Weber

Gary L. Weber, 77, of Sylvan Grove, KS passed away July 31, 2025.He was born on June 19, 1948 in Colby, KS to Charlie and Eunice Weber. Gary grew up in Goodland, KS and graduated in 1966 from Goodland High School. In high school, he was noted for his athleticism and held a record in track and was also an avid baseball player. He served in the Kansas National Guard. He worked for Air Midwest Airline in Great Bend, KS...

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Connie J. KallausConnie J. KallausContance “Connie” Joan (Schawe) Kallaus peacefully departed this world July 26, 2025 s...
07/28/2025

Connie J. Kallaus

Connie J. KallausContance “Connie” Joan (Schawe) Kallaus peacefully departed this world July 26, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.Connie was born in Spearville, KS December 31, 1941 to Corwin and Margaret (Kramer) Schawe. She spent her childhood on the family farm south of Spearville, the third of six children. All of her schooling was in Spearville where she graduated from Spearville High School in 1959. As a young adult, Connie worked for The Spearville News in Spearville and Southwestern Bell...

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Barbara Lou LiesterBarbara Lou Liester, 91, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025. Born on January 15, 1934 near Goodl...
07/20/2025

Barbara Lou Liester

Barbara Lou Liester, 91, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025. Born on January 15, 1934 near Goodland KS to Mac and Ruth Purvis, Barbara was loved by family and friends for over nine decades.Married to Arvin Liester of Menlo KS in 1953, Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was known for her kindness and generosity. She graduated from Weskan High School (1951) and attended Fort Hays Kansas State College for 2 years where she obtained...

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Michelle CureWell done, Good and Faithful Servant!Michelle Kae (Hamacher) Cure was born on November 7, 1986, to Rod and ...
07/15/2025

Michelle Cure

Well done, Good and Faithful Servant!Michelle Kae (Hamacher) Cure was born on November 7, 1986, to Rod and Jannette (Nall) Hamacher in Hugo, CO. After a long illness, she entered peacefully into eternal life on July 14, 2025, surrounded by her family in their home in Stratton, CO.Michelle was raised in Limon, CO, where she attended Limon Elementary School and graduated from Limon High School in 2005. Growing up, she formed a deep bond with both of her grandmothers. Together...

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Richard Lee FrerichsRichard Lee Frerichs, age 77, passed away on July 10, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette,...
07/11/2025

Richard Lee Frerichs

Richard Lee Frerichs, age 77, passed away on July 10, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado. He was born on January 6, 1948, in Goodland, Kansas to William H. and Thelma (Biggs) Frerichs.On November 9, 1968, Richard married the love of his life, LaDona Harding, in Goodland, Kansas. Together they built a life centered around family, faith, and community. They were blessed with two children: Bret Frerichs of Goddard, Kansas, and Malissa Sloan of Broomfield, Colorado.Richard worked for...

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Steven W. Finley"Skeeter" Steven W. Finley, age 57, of Paulden, Arizona, saddled up and rode off into the sunset to meet...
07/10/2025

Steven W. Finley

"Skeeter" Steven W. Finley, age 57, of Paulden, Arizona, saddled up and rode off into the sunset to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 9, 2025.A cowboy to the core, Skeeter spent his days riding and working ranches and doing what he did best—breaking colts—with his beloved wife, Amy, riding right alongside him. He was a natural-born storyteller who could spin a yarn that’d leave you laughing 'til your sides hurt. With a heart as wide as...

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Mary V HarperMary Viola (Kowalke) Harper, 101, died Monday, July 7, 2025 in Goodland, Kansas.Mrs. Harper was born March ...
07/09/2025

Mary V Harper

Mary Viola (Kowalke) Harper, 101, died Monday, July 7, 2025 in Goodland, Kansas.Mrs. Harper was born March 11,1924, to Rudolph William and Mary Willamina Charlotte (Hanson) Kowalke on the family farm in Logan County, Kansas. She spent her early childhood and teen years on the farm near Wallace. She attended school in the one room Gill School where she later taught for the first time. She graduated from Winona (Consolidated) school in 1943 then attended college at Ft. Hays State.Mary...

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Lora Lee StrainLora Lee Strain died peacefully with her sons by her side on July 2nd, 2025. She was 97.Lora Lee was born...
07/08/2025

Lora Lee Strain

Lora Lee Strain died peacefully with her sons by her side on July 2nd, 2025. She was 97.Lora Lee was born in Brewster, Kansas on November 2nd, 1927, to Leslie (Roy) and Belva Mallory McCall. She grew up on the family dairy farm during the depths of the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression, graduating from Brewster High School in 1945. Her high school sweetheart, Dean Strain, enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1944 during World War II and...

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Donald Joseph JohnsonGoodland, KS resident Donald Joseph Johnson, 65, passed away at his home north of Ruleton on Friday...
07/07/2025

Donald Joseph Johnson

Goodland, KS resident Donald Joseph Johnson, 65, passed away at his home north of Ruleton on Friday, July 4, 2025 surrounded by his family.Joe was born on March 9, 1960 in Ashland, KY to Duane J. and Betty Ann (Kulzer) Johnson. He was one of 5 children. He graduated from North Sargent High School in Gwinner, ND in 1978.Joe loved working on and especially riding his motorcycles. He also enjoyed helping his son and friend Austin work their cattle and...

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Charles Duane SlavenCharles Duane Slaven, known affectionately as Chuck, passed away peacefully at home with family by h...
06/24/2025

Charles Duane Slaven

Charles Duane Slaven, known affectionately as Chuck, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on April 28, 2025. Born on October 8, 1930, in Kendall, Kansas, Chuck lived a remarkable life filled with faith, devotion, innovation, and continuous learning. He was 94 years old.Chuck's “mighty fine” journey began in the heartland of America, during the Great Depression. He was born to parents John and Dora Slaven. His early years in Kansas were the foundation of a life...

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